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Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (85) celebrates after tight end Marcedes Lewis, middle, scored a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 5 in Santa Clara, Calif. (TONY AVELAR/Associated Press)

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (85) celebrates after tight end Marcedes Lewis, middle, scored a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 5 in Santa Clara, Calif. (TONY AVELAR/Associated Press)

NFL: Packers try to avoid slipping at home again as Jags arrive

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, November 13, 2020
The Green Bay Packers are getting healthier and guarding against complacency before opening the second half of their season Sunday as two-touchdown favorites over the slumping Jacksonville Jaguars.
Columbia tight end D.J. Bennett smiles after catching a touchdown pass against Englewood last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia tight end D.J. Bennett smiles after catching a touchdown pass against Englewood last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Columbia faces Ponte Vedra in playoff rematch riding momentum with Peterson at QB

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Columbia has been on the upswing the past two weeks. The same can’t be said of tonight’s opponent. Ponte Vedra has had a tumultuous last month. Starting quarterback Jacobi Myers suffered an injury that knocked him out for the season on Oct.
Fort White running back Tavion Taylor hits the hole on a carry up the middle against Hamilton County last Friday. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White running back Tavion Taylor hits the hole on a carry up the middle against Hamilton County last Friday. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Throw out the records when Fort White visits Branford

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, November 12, 2020
BRANFORD — They have opposite records but don’t let that fool you. Fort White believes it can compete with Branford in tonight’s Region 3-1A quarterfinal. The Buccaneers will tell you the same.
Suwannee running back Malachi Graham takes a carry up the field against Baker County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee running back Malachi Graham takes a carry up the field against Baker County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Suwannee carries momentum into playoff opener vs. Terry Parker

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, November 12, 2020
LIVE OAK — Christmas has come early for the Suwannee Bulldogs. The 7-2 Bulldogs, winners of four straight, can rip into the present of the Region 1-5A playoffs today when they visit Terry Parker for a 7 p.m. kickoff in Jacksonville.
North Carolina State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) prepares to pass while pressured by Miami defensive lineman Nesta Jade Silvera (1) on Nov. 6 in Raleigh, N.C. (ETHAN HYMAN/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

North Carolina State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) prepares to pass while pressured by Miami defensive lineman Nesta Jade Silvera (1) on Nov. 6 in Raleigh, N.C. (ETHAN HYMAN/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Wolfpack QB Hockman gets shot to face former Seminoles team

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Bailey Hockman has taken a winding path to become North Carolina State’s starting quarterback. His next chance to keep the Wolfpack’s offense rolling will come Saturday against a Florida State program in which Hockman once hoped to make an impact.
Columbia guard Anzarria Jerkins chases down a loose ball for a steal and layup against Hamilton County during Tuesday’s preseason game. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Anzarria Jerkins chases down a loose ball for a steal and layup against Hamilton County during Tuesday’s preseason game. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia eyes district title, playoff run after two straight regional berths

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Two straight playoff berths have Columbia hungry more. Now it’s time to take the next step. The Lady Tigers are eyeing a district title this season after finishing runner-up the past two seasons.
Suwannee catcher Carson Frier is pictured with her father, Todd (left), mother, Carmon (middle right) and brother Koy (far right) after signing her letter of intent with UCF on Wednesday. (COURTESY)

Suwannee catcher Carson Frier is pictured with her father, Todd (left), mother, Carmon (middle right) and brother Koy (far right) after signing her letter of intent with UCF on Wednesday. (COURTESY)

PREP SOFTBALL: Suwannee catcher Carson Frier signs with UCF

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
LIVE OAK — The long wait is over for Carson Frier. After committing to the University of Central Florida in the fall of her freshman season, the Suwannee senior catcher finally was able to sign her national letter-of-intent with the Knights on Wednesday.