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Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson (18) celebrates with receiver Jaquez Redic (11) after scoring a touchdown against Florida High last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson (18) celebrates with receiver Jaquez Redic (11) after scoring a touchdown against Florida High last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: FHSAA unveils playoff brackets, Columbia & Fort White both draw play-in games

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
The Florida High School Athletic Association released the state playoff brackets on Wednesday and both schools in Columbia County received the bad luck of the draw. Columbia and Fort White will both have to play in the play-in round on Nov.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James passes between Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson, left, and forward Jimmy Butler during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday in Lake Buena Vista. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James passes between Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson, left, and forward Jimmy Butler during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday in Lake Buena Vista. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NBA: Lakers top Heat in Game 4 to take 3-1 lead in Finals

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
LAKE BUENA VISTA — LeBron James woke up from his gameday nap Tuesday and decided it was time to send his Los Angeles Lakers teammates a message. He grabbed his phone and told the Lakers they were facing a must-win game. “I felt that vibe. I felt that pressure," James said.
Columbia swimmers Mackenzie Conklin, Alex Jewett and R.J. Dutch were honored on Senior Night during Tuesday’s meet against Suwannee. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia swimmers Mackenzie Conklin, Alex Jewett and R.J. Dutch were honored on Senior Night during Tuesday’s meet against Suwannee. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP SWIMMING: Columbia, Suwannee split victories on Senior Night

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Columbia’s girls defeated Suwannee 73-45 on Senior Night, while the SHS boys came away with a 79-56 win. Individual winners for Columbia’s girls included Mackenzie Conklin (2:10.87 in 200 free, 5:41.93 in 500 free), Kaydence Clark (2:41.37 in 200 IM, 1:08.
Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass against South Carolina on Saturday in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass against South Carolina on Saturday in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Kyle Trask leads Florida into venue that inspired his name

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
GAINESVILLE — When Florida quarterback Kyle Trask walks into Kyle Field this weekend, it surely will feel a little surreal. That's because Trask will come face to face with his namesake. Yes, Trask’s parents named their son after Texas A&M's century-old football stadium.
Florida head coach Dan Mullen yells to a referee about a missed call during Saturday’s game against South Carolina, in Gainesville. (BRAD MCCLENNY/AP Pool Photo)

Florida head coach Dan Mullen yells to a referee about a missed call during Saturday’s game against South Carolina, in Gainesville. (BRAD MCCLENNY/AP Pool Photo)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 4 Florida looking to finish games better

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, October 5, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Coach Dan Mullen wants his unbeaten Florida Gators to be unrelenting. The fourth-ranked Gators (2-0) have failed to force a punt or a turnover in the fourth quarter this season, allowing Ole Miss and South Carolina to stick around in games that could have been closed out.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) makes a catch in front of Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Andrew Wingard (42) on Sunday, in Cincinnati. (AARON DOSTER/Associated Press)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) makes a catch in front of Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Andrew Wingard (42) on Sunday, in Cincinnati. (AARON DOSTER/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Beleaguered Jaguars dealing with more injuries on defense

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, October 5, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have a three-game losing streak and one of the worst defenses in franchise history, a unit that could be down three more starters at winless Houston.