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Miami Hurricanes running back Jaylan Knighton runs for a touchdown in the third quarter against Louisville at Cardinal Stadium Saturday night, in Louisville, Ky. Miami won, 47-34. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

Miami Hurricanes running back Jaylan Knighton runs for a touchdown in the third quarter against Louisville at Cardinal Stadium Saturday night, in Louisville, Ky. Miami won, 47-34. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 12 Miami rises in AP Top 25; Marshall jumps into rankings

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, September 20, 2020
A week before Big Ten teams become eligible again for The Associated Press college football poll, No. 25 Marshall is ranked for the first time since 2014 and Miami jumped to No. 12 after a conference road victory. Clemson remained a nearly unanimous No.
Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning's Blake Coleman (20) during the third period in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on Saturday, in Edmonton, Canada. The Stars won, 4-1. (BRUCE BENNETT/Getty Images/TNS)

Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning's Blake Coleman (20) during the third period in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on Saturday, in Edmonton, Canada. The Stars won, 4-1. (BRUCE BENNETT/Getty Images/TNS)

NHL: Stars hammer Tampa to open Stanley Cup Final

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, September 19, 2020
EDMONTON, Alberta — Dallas Stars players on the bench yelled at their teammates, “Hit ’em!” They did, over and over, the body checks and the shouts easily heard throughout an arena left empty because of the pandemic for this most unusual Stanley Cup Final.
Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell speaks during his introductory news conference in Tallahassee. (MATT BAKER/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell speaks during his introductory news conference in Tallahassee. (MATT BAKER/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: FSU coach Norvell tests positive for coronavirus, will miss Miami game

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Florida State coach Mike Norvell has tested positive for covid-19 and will not coach the Seminoles in-person this week as they prepare for Miami. Norvell released a statement Saturday saying he tested positive a day earlier but is feeling fine.
Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson hands the ball off to running back Tavion Taylor on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson hands the ball off to running back Tavion Taylor on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Penalties, poor execution haunt Indians in season-opening loss to Raiders

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, September 19, 2020
ALACHUA — One team had two games under its belt. The other didn’t, and it showed on Friday night. While Fort White struggled to sustain drives, Santa Fe finally found the win column behind quarterback Landon Rogers.
Suwannee running back Malachi Graham tries to pull away from a Madison County defender Friday night at Langford Stadium. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee running back Malachi Graham tries to pull away from a Madison County defender Friday night at Langford Stadium. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Several Bulldogs blunders lead to Cowboys’ victory

MIKE JONES
Saturday, September 19, 2020
LIVE OAK — Mental mistakes and physical miscues have cost Suwannee recently against Madison County. It was more of the same Friday night at Paul Langford Stadium.
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.