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Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks to throw a pass against Arkansas in Saturday in Gainesville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks to throw a pass against Arkansas in Saturday in Gainesville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Heisman front-runner? Trask, No. 6 Florida thump Hogs

GAINESVILLE — Kyle Trask has gone from Heisman hopeful to Heisman Trophy front-runner in two months, much of it coming in the last two weeks. Trask threw for 356 yards and six touchdowns, extending his school record for consecutive games with at least four TDs to six, and No.
Columbia's john Saucer heads a ball during play against St. John Paul II on Saturday. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia's john Saucer heads a ball during play against St. John Paul II on Saturday. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

BOYS SOCCER: Columbia holds off St. John Paul II

Christian Fernandes and Zach Strickland each scored a goal to lead Columbia to a 2-1 win over St. John Paul II on Saturday at the CYSA Fields. The Tigers (2-0) struck first when Fernandes found the back of the net in the 49th minute.
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

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

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

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

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.