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Columbia defensive lineman Terrick Ponds (44) is congratulated by linebacker Le’vontae Camiel (4) after a tackle for loss against Oakleaf on Aug. 30, 2019. (FILE)

Columbia defensive lineman Terrick Ponds (44) is congratulated by linebacker Le’vontae Camiel (4) after a tackle for loss against Oakleaf on Aug. 30, 2019. (FILE)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia defensive lineman Terrick Ponds commits to ASA College

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, May 15, 2020
Terrick Ponds believes he’s a Division I football player. He plans to prove that at ASA College in Miami. Columbia’s defensive tackle verbally committed to the Silver Storm on Friday, a little less than nine months removed from tearing his ACL just two games into his senior season.
Fort White softball player Jordan Feagle was hitting .263 with four RBIs and four runs scored when her senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (COURTESY)

Fort White softball player Jordan Feagle was hitting .263 with four RBIs and four runs scored when her senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (COURTESY)

SENIOR SALUTE: Fort White softball player Jordan Feagle

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
School: Fort White Sport: Softball, 4-year varsity member Position: UTIL/P Senior Salute: “Some of my best memories from softball were the laughs I had with my teammates at practice, in the dugout and in the bullpen.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis talks to the media during press conference to announces covid-19 antibody testing, mobile lab at Hard Rock Stadium as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues on May 6, in Miami Gardens. (DAVID SANTIAGO/Miami Herald/TNS)

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis talks to the media during press conference to announces covid-19 antibody testing, mobile lab at Hard Rock Stadium as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues on May 6, in Miami Gardens. (DAVID SANTIAGO/Miami Herald/TNS)

CORONAVIRUS: DeSantis willing to host teams for restart of sports

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — Florida is willing to be a restart site for professional sports leagues, just like Arizona, when play resumes following shutdowns caused by the new coronavirus.
Columbia tennis player Janet Lainez had her senior season cut short due to covid-19. (MANDI SLOAN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia tennis player Janet Lainez had her senior season cut short due to covid-19. (MANDI SLOAN/Special to the Reporter)

SENIOR SALUTE: Columbia tennis player Janet Lainez

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
School: Columbia Sport: Tennis, 2-year varsity member Senior Salute: “What I will miss most about playing tennis is the great sportsmanship and the sport itself. Tennis has brought so much happiness to me and strength also. I love giving my teammates some pep talks before a game or at practice.
Columbia forward D’Andre Jefferson turns to drive to the basket against Fort White on Dec. 13, 2019. (THOMAS RICKS/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia forward D’Andre Jefferson turns to drive to the basket against Fort White on Dec. 13, 2019. (THOMAS RICKS/Special to the Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: CHS forward D'Andre Jefferson commits to FGC

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
D’Andre Jefferson is staying close to home. Columbia’s 6-foot-6 forward verbally committed to Florida Gateway College on Tuesday to continue his basketball career. Jefferson announced his decision in a Twitter post.
Columbia tennis player Ally Mitchell had her senior season cut short due to covid-19. (MANDI SLOAN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia tennis player Ally Mitchell had her senior season cut short due to covid-19. (MANDI SLOAN/Special to the Reporter)

SENIOR SALUTE: Columbia tennis player Ally Mitchell

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, May 11, 2020
School: Columbia Sport: Tennis, 3-year varsity member Senior Salute: “I will miss my teammates most of all, not getting to see everyone at districts. Not getting to be with everyone everyday and no longer having our long car rides together to games.
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yoshi Tsutsugo connects for a solo home run in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox on Feb. 24, in Port Charlotte. (CHRIS URSO/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yoshi Tsutsugo connects for a solo home run in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox on Feb. 24, in Port Charlotte. (CHRIS URSO/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

MLB: Owners approve plan to start season in July

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, May 11, 2020
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend in ballparks without fans, a plan that envisioned expanding the designated hitter to the National...
Columbia tennis player Breah Nelson had her senior season cut short due to covid-19. (MANDI SLOAN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia tennis player Breah Nelson had her senior season cut short due to covid-19. (MANDI SLOAN/Special to the Reporter)

SENIOR SALUTE: Columbia tennis player Breah Nelson

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, May 8, 2020
School: Columbia Sport: Tennis, 4-year varsity member Senior Salute: “What I will miss most about playing will be the away matches with the team, and just enjoying the company of those I’ve become close to.