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Columbia’s cross country team is pictured with coach Lawrence Davis after winning the Tiger Run at Alligator Lake on Thursday. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia’s cross country team is pictured with coach Lawrence Davis after winning the Tiger Run at Alligator Lake on Thursday. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Columbia boys win Tiger Run, Fender takes first place

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Aaron Morse took first place at the Tiger Run at Alligator Lake on Thursday with a time of 18:10.70 to lead the Tigers to a first-place finish, while Audrey Fender won the girls race with a time of 21:39.17 to help the Lady Tigers finish third. Behind Morse for the CHS boys were A.J.
Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson looks for running room as his offensive line tries to block Taylor County on Oct. 2. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson looks for running room as his offensive line tries to block Taylor County on Oct. 2. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: A learning curve for Fort White’s O-line, which has several players without varsity experience

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
FORT WHITE — It’s been a long time since Fort White began the season 0-3. It hasn’t happened since 2007 when the Indians lost their first four games in Demetric Jackson’s first year as head coach. Turning 2020 around won’t be easy with so much inexperience on the roster.
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Stephen Hauschka (3) misses a field goal attempt against the Houston Texans this past Sunday in Houston. (MICHAEL WYKE/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Stephen Hauschka (3) misses a field goal attempt against the Houston Texans this past Sunday in Houston. (MICHAEL WYKE/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars on verge of NFL record with 'crazy' kicking carousel

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Quarterback Gardner Minshew wouldn’t even try to name every kicker who’s suited up for the Jacksonville Jaguars this season. He surely would have missed one or two — or more.
A masked Alabama coach Nick Saban speaks with defensive back Josh Jobe (28) during a game against Mississippi on Oct. 2 in Oxford, Miss. (ROGELIO V. SOLIS/Associated Press)

A masked Alabama coach Nick Saban speaks with defensive back Josh Jobe (28) during a game against Mississippi on Oct. 2 in Oxford, Miss. (ROGELIO V. SOLIS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Virus wreaking havoc on SEC with Saban now testing positive

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
The Southeastern Conference had to postpone two games in the last three days because of positive covid-19 tests, and now Alabama coach Nick Saban and his athletic director have tested positive for the virus ahead of the league’s biggest regular-season showdown.
Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver scrambles out of the wildcat package against Madison County last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver scrambles out of the wildcat package against Madison County last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia aims to improve offense in matchup vs. Lee

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Columbia coach Brian Allen always tells his team he has a ‘24-hour rule.’ Whether you win or lose, you forget about it and move on by Sunday. There’s no more talk about getting shut out by Madison County 12-0. The Tigers (0-3) have moved on to Lee, which will travel to Lake City this Friday.
Columbia’s girls golf team won the District 2-2A title on Tuesday at Quail Heights. Pictured are Reece Chasteen (from left), Kayla Hardy, coach Tammy Winnett, Payton Gainey and Ashley Nelson. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s girls golf team won the District 2-2A title on Tuesday at Quail Heights. Pictured are Reece Chasteen (from left), Kayla Hardy, coach Tammy Winnett, Payton Gainey and Ashley Nelson. (COURTESY)

GIRLS GOLF: Columbia wins first district title since 2014, Suwannee sends 2 to regionals and Branford advances with third-place finish

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Columbia’s girls golf team won the District 2-2A title on Tuesday at Quail Heights, its first championship since 2014.  Payton Gainey led the Lady Tigers with an 85, while Ashley Nelson carded an 89 and Reece Chasteen finished with a 90.