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Mackenzie Conklin won the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle individually. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

Mackenzie Conklin won the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle individually. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia wins nine events but falls to Baker County in swimming

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Despite a 162-85 loss to Baker County in a dual meet at home Thursday, several Columbia swimmers still took first place on the day. Mackenzie Conklin led the way for the CHS girls with individual wins in the 200 freestyle (2:12.00) and 500 freestyle (5:46.
Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson hands the ball off to running back Tavion Taylor during Wednesday’s practice. The Indians open the season tonight at Santa Fe. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson hands the ball off to running back Tavion Taylor during Wednesday’s practice. The Indians open the season tonight at Santa Fe. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

FWHS FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Indians enter season with young squad and a highly-touted QB

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, September 17, 2020
FORT WHITE — It’s a young group at Fort White but one bustling with potential. Led by hot-shot sophomore quarterback Tyler Jefferson, the Indians are aiming to bounce back this season after winning only three games in 2019. Fort White missed the playoffs last year for the first time since 2009.
Columbia beat Clay 144-217 in golf on Wednesday.

Columbia beat Clay 144-217 in golf on Wednesday.

PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia boys top Clay in golf

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Spencer McCranie shot a 2-under 34 to take medalist honors and lead Columbia to a 144-217 win over Clay on Wednesday at the Country Club of Lake City. Connor Williams also shot a 36 while Zach Shaw and Ty Folsom both carded a 37.
Fort White defensive back Gene Smith intercepts a pass during Wednesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White defensive back Gene Smith intercepts a pass during Wednesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White prepping for season opener at Santa Fe

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
FORT WHITE — Game week is finally here for Fort White and it comes with a familiar face. The Indians open the season Friday at Santa Fe in a rivalry that used to be known as the “Battle for the Paddle.
Suwannee quarterback Jaquez Moore scrambles up the field against Hamilton County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Jaquez Moore scrambles up the field against Hamilton County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee's mental hurdle vs. Madison County, winners of 20 straight in the series

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
LIVE OAK — It’s been 9,085 days since Suwannee beat rival Madison County. Not only were none of the current Bulldogs alive the last time SHS topped the Cowboys, Suwannee coach Kyler Hall hadn’t even yet suited up for the Bulldogs himself.
Florida guard Trey Mann goes for a shot around Alabama’s John Petty Jr. (23) last season at the O’Connell Center. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Florida guard Trey Mann goes for a shot around Alabama’s John Petty Jr. (23) last season at the O’Connell Center. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: NCAA season set to open day before Thanksgiving

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball season will begin Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving. The Division I Council voted Wednesday to push the start date back from the originally scheduled Nov. 10 as one of several precautions against the spread of coronavirus.
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) celebrates after intercepting a Indianapolis Colts pass with teammates safety Daniel Thomas (20) and Chris Chaisson, right, on Sunday, in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Associated Press))

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) celebrates after intercepting a Indianapolis Colts pass with teammates safety Daniel Thomas (20) and Chris Chaisson, right, on Sunday, in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Associated Press))

NFL: Jags hope to end Music City skid with 'whole different team'

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone has a farm outside Nashville and dozens of friends and family members living in the area. Many of them are Tennessee Titans fans, and they probably get excited when Marrone comes to town.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day holds up the trophy after their 34-21 come from behind win over Wisconsin at the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Field on Dec. 7 2019, in Indianapolis. (DAVID PETKIEWICZ/cleveland.com/TNS)

Ohio State coach Ryan Day holds up the trophy after their 34-21 come from behind win over Wisconsin at the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Field on Dec. 7 2019, in Indianapolis. (DAVID PETKIEWICZ/cleveland.com/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Big Ten changes course, will play in the fall after all

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Players were pumped. Coaches were stoked. Fans seemed relieved. Even the president was pleased. The Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all.
Columbia, Branford and Suwannee all won in volleyball on Monday.

Columbia, Branford and Suwannee all won in volleyball on Monday.

PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia, Branford & Suwannee all pick up wins in volleyball

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
After dropping the first set Monday night, Columbia rallied to defeat Fort White 3-1 (17-25, 25-11, 25-11, 25-13) at home for its first win of the season. Brandi Oliver led the Lady Tigers (1-3) with 16 kills, five aces, 18 digs and three blocks, while Zimora Owens added 11 kills.