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Suwannee defensive end Kyler Watson dives to try and tackle Taylor County quarterback Jabez Glanton as he runs through the Bulldogs’ defense on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee defensive end Kyler Watson dives to try and tackle Taylor County quarterback Jabez Glanton as he runs through the Bulldogs’ defense on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Glanton, Taylor County too much for Suwannee

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, October 17, 2025
LIVE OAK — Needing a stop to have any chance at rallying past host Taylor County on Friday night, Suwannee instead saw Jabez Glanton cut through a hole and race into open field at Dorsett Stadium. It was a scene that carried out far too often for the green and white Bulldogs’ liking Friday night.
Suwannee libero Ansleigh Kelley dives for a dig against Columbia on Oct. 9. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee libero Ansleigh Kelley dives for a dig against Columbia on Oct. 9. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Suwannee falls to Wakulla in District 2-4A championship

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Parker Stubbs had 21 kills while Amariyah Donaldson and Taylor Mercer each had 11 to lead No. 1 seed Wakulla to a 3-1 win (25-19, 20-25, 28-26, 25-16) over No. 2 seed Suwannee in the District 2-4A championship on Thursday night in Crawfordville.
Fort White running back Ezekiel Powell sprints around the Zarephath Academy defense during last Friday’s 49-6 win. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back Ezekiel Powell sprints around the Zarephath Academy defense during last Friday’s 49-6 win. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White will have hands full with Woods, Newberry

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
FORT WHITE — The upside to this matchup is that Fort White knows exactly what — and who — to expect.  Kaleb Woods and Newberry are set to visit Arrowhead Stadium this Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes throws a pass against Baker County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes throws a pass against Baker County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee still trying to finish against Taylor County

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
LIVE OAK — Suwannee is looking to cut its close game problem in half. Specifically, the Bulldogs are eyeing troubles closing out first halves as a possible solution to coming up with the key play or two to turn close losses into wins, starting Friday at Dorsett Stadium in Perry.
Branford hitter Adriauna Combs delivers a shot past Lafayette's Copelyn Johnson and Maci Wimberley (4) on Oct. 9. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter).

Branford hitter Adriauna Combs delivers a shot past Lafayette's Copelyn Johnson and Maci Wimberley (4) on Oct. 9. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter).

PREP ROUNDUP: Branford sweeps Bell, Lafayette swept by Union County in District 6-R semis

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
No. 1 seed Branford swept No. 5 seed Bell 25-11, 25-8, 25-15 in the District 6-R semifinals at Union County on Tuesday night. No. 2 seed Lafayette, meanwhile, was swept by 3-seed Union County 25-22, 25-18, 25-15 in the other semifinal.
Columbia running back Jeffery Pope looks for running room against Ridgeview on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Jeffery Pope looks for running room against Ridgeview on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Columbia to refresh during bye week with playoffs in sight

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
A district title is officially out of the question for Columbia. But the Tigers are still in prime shape for the stretch run of the season, ready to recharge and refresh during their bye week. Columbia enters its bye amid its best start since 2018, fresh off a 44-0 win over Ridgeview on Friday.