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Columbia quarterback Kade Jackson looks to pass against Lee on Friday night. (RAY CARPENTER PHOTOGRAPHY)

Columbia quarterback Kade Jackson looks to pass against Lee on Friday night. (RAY CARPENTER PHOTOGRAPHY)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia falls to Lee again, starts 0-4 for first time since 1986

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Once again, Columbia’s offense struggled to score. And once again, Lee proved to be the better team. The Tigers turned the ball over six times while Cale Zarah threw four touchdowns passes for the Generals, who rolled to a 38-21 victory at Tiger Stadium on Friday night.
Suwannee’s defense converges for a tackle against Wakulla on Friday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee’s defense converges for a tackle against Wakulla on Friday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee shuts out Wakulla, seals win with marathon drive

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, October 17, 2020
LIVE OAK — After barely seeing the field in the third quarter, Suwannee’s offense more than made up for it in the fourth. Gaining possession to open the final period Friday at Langford Stadium, the Bulldogs didn’t give Wakulla the ball back until there was just 1:23 remaining.
Fort White defensive back Sydney Parrish moves on for a tackle against Baldwin on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White defensive back Sydney Parrish moves on for a tackle against Baldwin on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Baldwin beats Fort White for second straight season

MIKE JONES
Saturday, October 17, 2020
FORT WHITE — An aggressive Baldwin defense created problems all night for Fort White’s inexperienced offensive line. Baldwin’s no-huddle offense was also pretty impressive. The result was a fourth straight loss for FWHS in a 40-0 blowout defeat Friday at Arrowhead Stadium.
Branford Buccaneers

Branford Buccaneers

PREP FOOTBALL: Short-handed Branford blows out Joshua Christian

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, October 17, 2020
BRANFORD — No lines, no problem for the Branford Buccaneers. With its offensive and defensive fronts unavailable due to quarantines from close contact with a covid-19 case, Branford still dominated visiting Joshua Christian 55-0 on Friday at Cleve Sikes Field at Buccaneer Stadium.
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) after a catch on Oct. 11, in Houston. (MICHAEL WYKE/Associated Press)

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) after a catch on Oct. 11, in Houston. (MICHAEL WYKE/Associated Press)

NFL: Lions-Jaguars could be high-scoring affair with porous D abounds

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, October 16, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Take the over. Detroit and Jacksonville have two of the NFL’s worst defenses, unable to stop anyone, anywhere, any week. The Lions (1-3) rank last in the league in rushing yards allowed, giving up more than 170 yards a game.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark (17) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) on Oct. 4 in Cincinnati. (AARON DOSTER/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark (17) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) on Oct. 4 in Cincinnati. (AARON DOSTER/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars could be without WR Chark for 2nd time in 4 games

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, October 16, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars could be without Pro Bowl receiver DJ Chark against Detroit on Sunday. Coach Doug Marrone listed Chark as questionable for the game. If he can't go, Chark would be sidelined for the second time in four weeks.
Columbia’s Marcus Peterson picks up a first down on a fake punt last week against Madison County. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Marcus Peterson picks up a first down on a fake punt last week against Madison County. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Columbia still searching for first win as rival Lee comes to town

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, October 15, 2020
This matchup has been for a district title the last five seasons. This year, it’s a bit different.  There’s no division championship on the line when Lee comes to Lake City to face Columbia. The FHSAA is already sending every team to the playoffs due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson throws a pass against Taylor County on Oct. 2. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson throws a pass against Taylor County on Oct. 2. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Fort White faces another tough test against Baldwin

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, October 15, 2020
FORT WHITE — It’s been a tough start to the season for Fort White. It doesn’t get any easier Friday night. The Indians, who are 0-3 for the first time since 2007, welcome undefeated Baldwin (5-0) to Arrowhead Stadium as they continue to search for their first win of the season.
Suwannee quarterback Jaquez Moore scrambles up the field against Buchholz on Oct. 2. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Jaquez Moore scrambles up the field against Buchholz on Oct. 2. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Suwannee readies for 'elite' Wakulla test

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, October 15, 2020
LIVE OAK — Suwannee knows what to expect tonight when Wakulla visits Langford Stadium. “It’s never any different for as long as I can remember with Wakulla,” SHS coach Kyler Hall said of the 4-0 War Eagles, who come to town for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. “You know you’re going to get hit.