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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.
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.