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Suwannee quarterback Jessica Tran is the LCR’s Flag Football Player of the Year. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Jessica Tran is the LCR’s Flag Football Player of the Year. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

SPRING ALL-AREA: Suwannee QB Jessica Tran named LCR's Flag Football Player of the Year

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
LIVE OAK — In a way, Suwannee’s development in flag football paralleled that of recent graduate Jessica Tran, the team’s quarterback and linebacker. The sport was in its third season at SHS when Tran entered as a freshman, and the Bulldogs were coming off a 4-10 season.
Columbia guard Kadrian Wilson drives to the basket on a fast break against Santa Fe on Tuesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Kadrian Wilson drives to the basket on a fast break against Santa Fe on Tuesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia holds off Santa Fe after fast start to open summer league

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
ALACHUA — The inconsistency from last season was on full display for Columbia in Tuesday’s summer league opener against Santa Fe. A 19-point lead dwindled to as little as four late before the Tigers managed to hold off the Raiders for a 46-42 win at SFHS.
Columbia guard Shaheed White rises for a layup against Santa Fe this past season. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Shaheed White rises for a layup against Santa Fe this past season. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia, Fort White to tip off in local summer league

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, May 30, 2025
Summer hoops will have a different look in June. It’ll be easier for fans to watch too. Columbia and Fort White will compete with local schools in a summer league for the entire month of June, with games scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Columbia defensive tackle Jaylen Underwood (8) delivers a hit to Fort White running back Elijah Gardner during the teams’ spring game on May 17. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive tackle Jaylen Underwood (8) delivers a hit to Fort White running back Elijah Gardner during the teams’ spring game on May 17. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia's defensive line expects to ‘eat’ this fall

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, May 23, 2025
It all starts up front for Columbia’s defense. The defensive line wreaked havoc in last Saturday’s spring game, tallying three sacks while helping force three interceptions in the Tigers’ 35-0 win over Fort White.
Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson drops back to pass against Columbia in their spring game on May 17. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson drops back to pass against Columbia in their spring game on May 17. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White QB Jackson enters senior season with big expectations

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, May 23, 2025
FORT WHITE — Expectations are high for Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson entering his senior season. After starting behind center the last two years, the signal caller is now set to assume possibly the biggest leadership role of his young career.