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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) gets by Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Myles Jack (44) in September of 2019 at TIAA Bank Field. (WILL DICKEY/TNS)

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) gets by Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Myles Jack (44) in September of 2019 at TIAA Bank Field. (WILL DICKEY/TNS)

NFL: Hometown hurdle? Henry has been quiet in games at Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, December 11, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Some of Derrick Henry’s biggest plays and most productive games have come against the Jaguars. Just not in Jacksonville, which is about 25 miles south of Henry’s hometown. The Jaguars have an impressive streak going against the NFL’s leading rusher this season and last.
Columbia’s Carla Medina fights for possession of the ball with Gainesville’s Zoe Lammers on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Carla Medina fights for possession of the ball with Gainesville’s Zoe Lammers on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Columbia holds off Gainesville’s steady attack for another draw

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Taiya Driggers made save after save. Krystin Hughes even took a shot off of her face.  Gainesville just wasn’t meant to beat Columbia on Thursday night. Driggers made 15 saves and held off an onslaught of shots from the Lady Hurricanes to deliver the Lady Tigers a 1-1 draw at Tiger Stadium.
Florida receiver Kadarius Toney (1) celebrates a touchdown against Missouri on Oct. 31 in Gainesville. (BRAD MCCLENNY/AP File Pool Photo)

Florida receiver Kadarius Toney (1) celebrates a touchdown against Missouri on Oct. 31 in Gainesville. (BRAD MCCLENNY/AP File Pool Photo)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Unrecognizable LSU trudges into Swamp to face No. 6 Florida

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, December 10, 2020
GAINESVILLE — LSU’s reign as national champion essentially ended months ago. The Tigers have looked nothing like the team that swept the Southeastern Conference and the College Football Playoff last season. And it goes well beyond their 3-5 record and two-game losing streak.
Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis (13) passes the ball against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on Oct. 24 in Louisville, Kentucky. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis (13) passes the ball against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on Oct. 24 in Louisville, Kentucky. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Duke, Florida State seeking to end 3-game losing streaks

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, December 10, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — Duke and Florida State went winless in November. Now both teams are looking to build some confidence for the future — and to get back on the field. The Blue Devils (2-8, 1-8 Atlantic Coast Conference) suffered double-digit losses to North Carolina and Georgia Tech in November.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Hawthorne stings Columbia

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Mya McGraw scored 20 points to lead Hawthorne to 66-40 win over Columbia at home Wednesday night. Leianna Buie also had 14 points and Jayla Williams tallied 10 points for the undefeated Lady Hornets (3-0).
Columbia guard Tray Tolliver goes up for a shot against Dayton Beach Mainland during last season’s Region 1-6A final on Feb. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Tray Tolliver goes up for a shot against Dayton Beach Mainland during last season’s Region 1-6A final on Feb. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia adds depth with six football players as Ponds starts the season hot

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Columbia is adding a ton of depth to the roster this week. Head coach Steve Faulkner held a tryout for the football players on Monday following the end of that season Friday and a few key guys are set to return for the Tigers, along with some new faces.
Jaguars running back James Robinson (30) is hit by Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Vince Williams (98) and free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during a Nov. 22 game. (WILL DICKEY/TNS)

Jaguars running back James Robinson (30) is hit by Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Vince Williams (98) and free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during a Nov. 22 game. (WILL DICKEY/TNS)

NFL: Rookie RB James Robinson proving to be 'real deal' for Jags

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville’s next regime won’t have to start from scratch. The Jaguars have a surprising number of building blocks in place, none more impressive this season than running back James Robinson.
Columbia’s Christian Fernandes chases down possession of the ball against Santa Fe on Tuesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Christian Fernandes chases down possession of the ball against Santa Fe on Tuesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS SOCCER: Columbia continues hot start, holds off Santa Fe for third straight win

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
ALACHUA — Through seven matches this season, Columbia is proving tough to beat. Santa Fe found that out Tuesday night. Christian Fernandes scored two goals and Noel Caballero added another to lead the Tigers to a 3-2 win on the Raiders’ Senior Night.