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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.
Columbia quarterback Kade Jackson drops back to pass during practice on Monday. Jackson is competing for the starting quarterback position with Ty Wehinger. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Kade Jackson drops back to pass during practice on Monday. Jackson is competing for the starting quarterback position with Ty Wehinger. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Jackson & Wehinger battling it out to be Columbia’s starting QB

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
You simply don’t replace the program’s all-time leader passer. Jordan Smith was one of the best to ever sling it at Columbia, and he could slice and dice defenses with his legs too.
The University of Florida athletic department reported Wednesday six new positive cases of covid-19 with the Gators football team a week before its season opener. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

The University of Florida athletic department reported Wednesday six new positive cases of covid-19 with the Gators football team a week before its season opener. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

CORONAVIRUS: Florida athletics seeing a rise in covid cases

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Florida’s athletic department is seeing a rise in covid-19 cases. The school reported 61 new positive cases Tuesday, including six for the football team a little more than a week before its season opener at Ole Miss.
The Texas Rangers face the Oakland Athletics with the roof open during the first inning of game two of a double header at Globe Life Field on Saturday, in Arlington Tex. (SMILEY N. POOL/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

The Texas Rangers face the Oakland Athletics with the roof open during the first inning of game two of a double header at Globe Life Field on Saturday, in Arlington Tex. (SMILEY N. POOL/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

MLB: Playoffs in a bubble and World Series at Arlington, first time at one site since 1944

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
NEW YORK — The World Series will be played entirely at the Texas Rangers’ new ballpark in Arlington, Texas, as part of a bubble agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association, the first time the sport’s championship will be played entirely at one site since 1944.
Former Miami running back Lorenzo Lingard runs in for a touchdown against Savannah State on Sept. 8, 2018, in Miami Gardens. No. 5 Florida will rely on a number of newcomers, including Lingard, as it tries to dethrone rival Georgia in the Southeastern Conference’s East Division. Some of them are freshmen, others are transfers. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Former Miami running back Lorenzo Lingard runs in for a touchdown against Savannah State on Sept. 8, 2018, in Miami Gardens. No. 5 Florida will rely on a number of newcomers, including Lingard, as it tries to dethrone rival Georgia in the Southeastern Conference’s East Division. Some of them are freshmen, others are transfers. (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 5 Florida counting on early help from several newcomers

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Dan Mullen will finally provide a peek into his program next week, just a few days before the team's season opener at Ole Miss. Mullen will release a 2020 roster for the first time along with a depth chart and any injuries sustained over the last six weeks.
Columbia defensive end Jaiden Tillotson chases down quarterback Kade Jackson during Monday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive end Jaiden Tillotson chases down quarterback Kade Jackson during Monday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia finally begins practice, eyes state series & additions to schedule

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, September 14, 2020
Columbia finally hit the practice field for the first time Monday in preparation for the 2020 football season. With less than two weeks to go before their season opener against Trinity Christian, the Tigers practiced for hours.