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Fort White linebacker Colby Holton goes in for a tackle against Branford in last Friday’s Region 3-1A quarterfinal. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the LCR)

Fort White linebacker Colby Holton goes in for a tackle against Branford in last Friday’s Region 3-1A quarterfinal. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the LCR)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Union County brings familiar offense to Fort White in Region 3-1A semifinal

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, November 19, 2020
FORT WHITE — Union County likes to pound the football at you out of various formations. Luckily for Fort White, it’s nearly an identical offense seen every day in practice. That makes for an interesting Region 3-1A semifinal tonight.
Suwannee’s Keshawn Jones celebrates after a sack late against Terry Parker during last Friday’s Region 1-5A playoff game. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee’s Keshawn Jones celebrates after a sack late against Terry Parker during last Friday’s Region 1-5A playoff game. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Suwannee packing defense, run game for Region 1-5A road trip at Pine Forest

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, November 19, 2020
LIVE OAK — Hitting the road for a second straight Class 5A playoff business trip, Suwannee is packing a few key essentials: its defense and rushing attack. The Bulldogs are hoping those elements and a fast start will key a second straight win as they visit Pine Forest in Pensacola for an 8:30 p.m.
Columbia’s Skyler Ziegaus corrals possession from Suwannee’s Daisy De La Cruz on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Skyler Ziegaus corrals possession from Suwannee’s Daisy De La Cruz on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Columbia, Suwannee battle to another draw

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Rivalry night went down to the wire. But for the second time in six days, Columbia and Suwannee battled to a draw. Elexias Akins sent a pass in the 55th minute up ahead to Maci Campbell, who finished it for a goal for the Lady Bulldogs to tie the match at 2-2.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson, left, breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) last Sunday in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson, left, breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) last Sunday in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars place CB Henderson on IR, create hole vs. Steelers

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, November 19, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed rookie cornerback CJ Henderson on injured reserve Thursday with a groin injury, creating a huge hole in their secondary days before hosting unbeaten Pittsburgh. The Jaguars (1-8), who have lost eight in a row, could get nickel cornerback D.J.
FGC freshman Merlin Leal received the All-America Award for finishing in the top 20 at the 2020 NJCAA Women’s Half Marathon Championship in Fort Dodge, Iowa, placing 19th with a time of 1:49:52.6 in the 13.1-mile race. (COURTESY)

FGC freshman Merlin Leal received the All-America Award for finishing in the top 20 at the 2020 NJCAA Women’s Half Marathon Championship in Fort Dodge, Iowa, placing 19th with a time of 1:49:52.6 in the 13.1-mile race. (COURTESY)

WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY: FGC’s Leal receives All-America Award for placing 19th at NJCAA Women’s Half Marathon Championship

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Three runners for the Florida Gateway College Women’s Cross Country Team competed this weekend at the 2020 NJCAA Women’s Half Marathon Championship in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Freshman Merlin Leal (above) received the All-America Award for finishing in the top 20, placing 19th with a time of 1:49:52.
Florida wide receiver Jacob Copeland (15) is congratulated by wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) after catching a pass for a 33-yard touchdown against Arkansas on Nov. 14 in Gainesville. (PHELAN M. EENHACK/Associated Press)

Florida wide receiver Jacob Copeland (15) is congratulated by wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) after catching a pass for a 33-yard touchdown against Arkansas on Nov. 14 in Gainesville. (PHELAN M. EENHACK/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida focused on much more than just Vanderbilt

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, November 19, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dan Mullen sees no reason for sixth-ranked Florida to overlook winless Vanderbilt, not with what is on the line for the Gators this season.  The Gators (5-1) sit atop the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division with a spot awaiting them in Atlanta on Dec.
Clemson sideline personnel hold play signal cards during the third quarter of the team's game against Notre Dame on Nov. 7 in South Bend, Ind. (MATT CASHORE/AP Pool Photo)

Clemson sideline personnel hold play signal cards during the third quarter of the team's game against Notre Dame on Nov. 7 in South Bend, Ind. (MATT CASHORE/AP Pool Photo)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Travis back for FSU against a Clemson defense that Venables says is good, not great

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables knows what great defenses look like. He hasn't seen that yet from his latest group of Tigers.  “We are a good unit right now. We are not a great unit,” Venables said. “We've had some great moments, but we are not a suffocating unit yet.
Columbia receiver Jaden Williams runs up the field after a catch against Ponte Vedra during last Friday’s Region 1-6A playoff game. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Jaden Williams runs up the field after a catch against Ponte Vedra during last Friday’s Region 1-6A playoff game. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia WR Jaden Williams out with concussion, several others return ahead of playoff game vs. Seabreeze

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Every time somebody comes back, it seems like someone else goes down for Columbia. This week, it’s receiver Jaden Williams. The Western Michigan commit will miss Friday’s Region 1-6A quarterfinal against Seabreeze due to a concussion.
Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Vince Williams (98) celebrates with nose tackle Tyson Alualu (94) after Williams sacked Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) on Oct. 25 in Nashville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Vince Williams (98) celebrates with nose tackle Tyson Alualu (94) after Williams sacked Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) on Oct. 25 in Nashville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

NFL: It's a revenge tour vs. Jags, who face several former players down stretch

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars are seeing former teammates nearly every week, so many down the stretch that it could be considered a Revenge Tour.