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Columbia quarterback Marcus Peterson drops back to pass during Tuesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Marcus Peterson drops back to pass during Tuesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Peterson named starting QB vs. Englewood after leading comeback against North Miami Beach

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Three completions for three touchdowns was all Columbia coach Brian Allen needed to see. After Marcus Peterson led the Tigers to a 35-34 come-from-behind victory over North Miami Beach on Friday, Allen named the junior the starting quarterback for this week’s play-in playoff game against Englewood.
Lake City’s own Kegroom Green Rollers will compete at the 2020 APA World Pool Championships next year in Las Vegas. (COURTESY)

Lake City’s own Kegroom Green Rollers will compete at the 2020 APA World Pool Championships next year in Las Vegas. (COURTESY)

BILLIARDS: 2 Lake City teams to compete in World Pool Championships

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The Kegroom Green Rollers and Poke N Hope of Lake City qualified for the 2020 APA World Pool Championships, conducted by the American Poolplayers Association (APA), through their top performance in the Suwannee River APA World Qualifier at Chiefland Billiards in September.
Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson tries to escape a tackle against North Miami Beach last Friday. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson tries to escape a tackle against North Miami Beach last Friday. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

COMMENTARY: Allen's gutsy move to put Peterson at QB pays off for first win

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, November 2, 2020
It didn’t look good for Columbia when the fourth quarter began Friday night. North Miami Beach held a 28-16 lead heading into the final quarter and the Tigers’ offense had stalled in sophomore Bronsen Tillotson’s first career start.
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PREP SWIMMING: Suwannee qualifies six for regional meet

NEWS STAFF
Monday, November 2, 2020
Suwannee’s boys swim team placed fifth at the District 2-2A Meet at the Northeast Pool in Gainesville on Friday, while the girls placed seventh. The Bulldogs qualified several swimmers for the Region 1-2A Meet on Nov. 5:  — Will Carpenter placed fifth in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:59.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II throws under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa on Oct. 25 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (ALLEN J. SCHABEN/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II throws under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa on Oct. 25 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (ALLEN J. SCHABEN/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

NFL: Minshew ruled out vs. Texans, Luton to start at QB for Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, November 2, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars are moving from one sixth-round draft pick to another at quarterback. Coach Doug Marrone said Monday that Gardner Minshew will miss Sunday's game against Houston (1-6) with a thumb injury on his throwing hand. Rookie Jake Luton will make his NFL debut.
Florida head coach Dan Mullen, center, raises his fist to cheering Florida fans after an argument at the end of the first half as he was escorted to the locker room by law enforcement officers during Saturday's game against Missouri in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, center, raises his fist to cheering Florida fans after an argument at the end of the first half as he was escorted to the locker room by law enforcement officers during Saturday's game against Missouri in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEC fines Florida's Mullen $25K for role in brawl vs. Mizzou

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, November 2, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Dan Mullen did more to inflame than extinguish a tense situation against Missouri, drawing a public reprimand and a hefty fine. The Southeastern Conference docked Mullen $25,000 on Monday for his role in a benches-clearing brawl against the Tigers on Saturday night.
Columbia’s boys cross country team finished runner-up at the District 2-3A Meet on Saturday at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee to qualify for regionals. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia’s boys cross country team finished runner-up at the District 2-3A Meet on Saturday at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee to qualify for regionals. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Columbia's boys finish district runner-up, girls send two to regionals

NEWS STAFF
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Columbia’s boys cross country team finished runner-up at the District 2-3A Meet on Saturday at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee to qualify for regionals, just behind champion Leon. Aaron Morse led the Tigers with a fourth-place finish, posting a personal-best time of 17:34.47.
Florida coach Dan Mullen, right, is held back by coaches and law enforcement after a fight broke out at the end of the first half of Saturday's game against Missouri in Gainesville. (BRAD MCLENNY/The Gainesville Sun via AP)

Florida coach Dan Mullen, right, is held back by coaches and law enforcement after a fight broke out at the end of the first half of Saturday's game against Missouri in Gainesville. (BRAD MCLENNY/The Gainesville Sun via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Mullen's uneven month ends in Darth Vader costume

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, November 1, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Dan Mullen dressed as Darth Vader was fitting considering his last three weeks. Mullen showed up following a a41-17 victory over Missouri wearing a a full "Star Wars" villain costume, complete with a red lightsaber.