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Fort White receiver Najeeb Smith runs up the field after a catch against Union County during Friday’s Region 3-1A semifinal. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White’s playoff run ends in shutout loss to Union County in Region 3-1A semifinals

MIKE JONES

Saturday, November 21, 2020

FORT WHITE — Fort White’s playoff run has come to an end. A week after their memorable, final-minute victory, there wasn’t any magic for the Indians on Friday.

COLLEGE ESPORTS: FGC names Hartzog head coach of newly formed team

NEWS STAFF

Friday, November 20, 2020

Florida Gateway College has selected John Hartzog to be head coach of the college’s newly formed esports program. FGC’s esports team will be part of the National Junior College Athletic Association Esports.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers T.J. Watt and Bud Dupree celebrate after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on Nov. 15 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (PETER DIANA Diana/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)

NFL: Steelers looking for a perfect 10 against skidding Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Friday, November 20, 2020

JACKSONVILLE — Pittsburgh and Jacksonville have played some real nail-biters. Ten of their past 12 meetings have been one-score games, including several decided on the final drive and a few on the final play.

Columbia quarterback Marcus Peterson scrambles up the field against Ponte Vedra during last Friday's Region 1-6A playoff game. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: With Peterson at QB and several others returning from injury vs. Seabreeze, Columbia on verge of Region 1-6A semis

JORDAN KROEGER

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Rewind a few weeks back and a playoff run didn’t appear to be in the cards for Columbia. The Tigers were winless through five games with an offense that struggled to find any consistency.

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)

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.

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PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia edges Gainesville in girls hoops behind Paxton's double-double

NEWS STAFF

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Na’Haviya Paxton recorded a double-double with 27 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and six steals to lead Columbia to a 48-47 win over Gainesville at the Purple Palace on Thursday night. Anzarria Jerkins also had 13 points, eight steals and two rebounds for the Lady Tigers (2-0).

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)

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)

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.