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Columbia's boys golf team is pictured after winning the Ann and John Ives Alachua County Championship on Thursday. (COURTESY)

Columbia's boys golf team is pictured after winning the Ann and John Ives Alachua County Championship on Thursday. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia boys win Alachua County Championship, girls place third at Jill Darr Invitational

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Columbia defeated Buchholz in a four-man, one-hole playoff to win the Ann and John Ives Alachua County Championship on Thursday after the teams finished tied with scores of 311. Leading the way for the Tigers was Ty Folsom, who shot a 72 to take medalist honors.
Suwannee linebacker Blaine Howard tries to tackle Buchholz receiver Creed Whittemore last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee linebacker Blaine Howard tries to tackle Buchholz receiver Creed Whittemore last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Suwannee looks to regain defensive bite against Palatka

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, October 8, 2020
LIVE OAK — The Suwannee Bulldogs showed plenty of bite defensively early this season. Last week, though, the Buchholz Bobcats weren’t afraid of the Bulldogs’ bark, running around and through Suwannee for 306 yards rushing and 413 yards total.
Branford running back Bodhi White takes a carry up the field against Lafayette last Friday. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

Branford running back Bodhi White takes a carry up the field against Lafayette last Friday. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford-Hilliard canceled by covid issue

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, October 8, 2020
BRANFORD — The Branford Buccaneers' focus shifted away from football and onto player and student safety Thursday afternoon. The school announced the cancellation of Friday's home game against Hilliard after discussions with the Suwannee County Health Department.
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.