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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.
Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception for a touchdown against Florida on Saturday in Jacksonville. (CURTIS COMPTON Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception for a touchdown against Florida on Saturday in Jacksonville. (CURTIS COMPTON Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Virus postponements hit SEC, Big Ten; 8 games across FBS

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The pandemic wrecked more plans across college football on Wednesday, with No.12 Georgia at Missouri becoming the fourth game postponed in the Southeastern Conference alone and No.3 Ohio State’s visit to Maryland canceled because of a coronavirus outbreak among the Terrapins.
Florida State's head coach Leonard Hamilton celebrates with his team their first ever ACC championship after a game against Boston College on March 7 in Tallahassee. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Florida State's head coach Leonard Hamilton celebrates with his team their first ever ACC championship after a game against Boston College on March 7 in Tallahassee. (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida State picked to finish third in ACC, Virginia chosen as favorite

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Fourth-ranked Virginia is the preseason favorite to win the Atlantic Coast Conference race while North Carolina’s Garrison Brooks is the preseason pick as player of the year. The league released its preseason picks Wednesday after voting from 155 media members.
Alabama coach Nick Saban leads his team to the field before a against Missouri on Sept. 26 in Columbia, Mo. Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this year, extending its record of consecutive seasons with at least one week on top of the rankings to 13. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Alabama coach Nick Saban leads his team to the field before a against Missouri on Sept. 26 in Columbia, Mo. Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this year, extending its record of consecutive seasons with at least one week on top of the rankings to 13. (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 1 Alabama-LSU, No. 5 Texas A&M-Tennessee postponed due to covid-19

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
No.1 Alabama at LSU and No.5 Texas A&M at Tennessee will not be played Saturday because of covid-19 issues, raising the number of Southeastern Conference games postponed this week to three. The SEC said Tuesday that the Aggies and Volunteers will be rescheduled for Dec.