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Florida players celebrate after a win against West Virginia on Jan. 30 in Morgantown, W.Va. (KATHLEE BATTEN/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Revamped & ranked, Florida finding new path without Johnson

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Monday, February 1, 2021

GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Mike White makes in-season adjustments regularly. A tweak here, a wrinkle there. Just something to give opponents a different look. It’s expected, really.

U tight end Arik Gilbert (2) is tripped up by Arkansas defender Bumper Pool (10) in Nov. 21, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (MICHAEL WOODS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Former LSU TE Arik Gilbert chooses Florida as landing spot

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sunday, January 31, 2021

GAINESVILLE — Florida landed one of the country's most coveted transfers Sunday, a likely replacement for star tight end Kyle Pitts. Former LSU standout Arik Gilbert committed to the Gators on Twitter, saying "this is the best situation for me and I’m excited to join the family."

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wright, Alvarado help Georgia Tech upset No. 16 Florida State

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Saturday, January 30, 2021

ATLANTA — Florida State's winning streak ended when its usually reliable scoring fell flat. Moses Wright scored 23 points and Georgia Tech beat No. 16 Florida State 76-65 on Saturday, ending the Seminoles' five-game winning string.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER: Florida coach Burleigh to retire after season

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Saturday, January 30, 2021

GAINESVILLE — Florida women's soccer coach Becky Burleigh, who started the program in 1995 and won a national championship in her fourth year, is retiring at the end of this season.

Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) dunks on West Virginia forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (11) on Saturday in Morgantown, W.Va. (KATHLEEN BATTEN/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida rallies to beat No. 11 WVU in Big 12-SEC Challenge

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saturday, January 30, 2021

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Colin Castleton led the way for Florida in the second half — on offense and defense. Castleton scored 15 of his 21 points after halftime, and the Gators beat No. 11 West Virginia 85-80 on Saturday in the Big 12-SEC Challenge.

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PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia tops Madison County for sixth straight win in boys hoops

NEWS STAFF

Friday, January 29, 2021

Marcus Peterson scored 12 points to lead Columbia to a 46-38 over Madison County on the road Friday night. Charleston Ponds added 11 points and Tray Tolliver also had eight for the Tigers (14-4) over the Cowboys (9-4).

Suwannee’s girls weightlifting team poses with the Region 1-1A trophy on Friday. (COURTESY)

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING: Suwannee takes Region 1-1A crown, Chasteen, Griffith & Pitts all win first in area

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Friday, January 29, 2021

Suwannee followed up its district three-peat with a region repeat. Next up is the chance for the program’s first state title in its own gym as SHS hosts the Class 1A state championship Feb. 12.

Columbia forward Amaiya Callum and Oakleaf forward Fantasia James fight for the ball during Friday’s game. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: 7A contender Oakleaf hits Columbia with running clock

JORDAN KROEGER

Friday, January 29, 2021

No team is easy once you reach the playoffs. Columbia coach Anthony Perry knows that and it’s why he scheduled Class 7A contender Oakleaf at the end of the season. It was supposed to be a measuring stick to see where his team stacked up ahead of next week’s district tournament.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida promotes McGee to QBs coach to replace Johnson

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Friday, January 29, 2021

GAINESVILLE — Florida promoted Garrick McGee from analyst to quarterbacks coach Friday, filling a vacancy created by Brian Johnson’s departure to the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. McGee spent the 2020 season working behind the scenes at Florida after a two-year stint at Missouri.

Columbia’s Trey Hingson chases after possession of the ball with Clay’s Ryan Borsheim on Thursday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS SOCCER: Medina-Rodriguez & Hingson combine for 5 goals in Columbia's win over Clay

JORDAN KROEGER

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Three losses in four matches after one of the best starts in program history had Columbia trending in the wrong direction. The Tigers simply couldn’t afford to lose a fourth with the district tournament less than a week away.