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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.
Columbia defensive back Tacori Allen intercepts a pass over Fort White receiver Edward Colter during the teams’ spring game on Saturday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive back Tacori Allen intercepts a pass over Fort White receiver Edward Colter during the teams’ spring game on Saturday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Allen, McCray have been welcomed additions on Columbia's defense

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Columbia’s defense was already expected to be talented entering this spring. With the addition of two transfers, the unit is even better. That was clear during Saturday’s spring game against Fort White.
Lafayette running back Alex Townsend (20) runs in for a touchdown behind the block of Dayne McCray (3) during the Hornets’ half of action against Interlachen during Tuesday’s spring jamboree. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette running back Alex Townsend (20) runs in for a touchdown behind the block of Dayne McCray (3) during the Hornets’ half of action against Interlachen during Tuesday’s spring jamboree. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette rolls in both halves of spring jamboree

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS — Lafayette may have lost a generational playmaker on offense in Jordan Murphy, but head coach Marcus Edwards is adjusting on the fly. As of Tuesday night, it seems to be panning out just fine.
Branford catcher Morgan Brennan bobbles a throw to home plate, allowing Northview runner Addysen Bolen to score a run during the Class Rural state semifinals on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford catcher Morgan Brennan bobbles a throw to home plate, allowing Northview runner Addysen Bolen to score a run during the Class Rural state semifinals on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Branford comes up short at state again, falls to Northview in Rural semis

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
LONGWOOD — Branford looked poised for its second blowout win in as many state semifinals appearances. A pair of home runs sparked a five-run first inning before the Buccaneers held Northview to a scoreless bottom half of the frame. Then the wheels fell off. Again.
Fort White's Jayden Jackson can't hold on to a catch as he's hit by Columbia defensive back Von Lane during Saturday's spring game. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White's Jayden Jackson can't hold on to a catch as he's hit by Columbia defensive back Von Lane during Saturday's spring game. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White's subpar performance a 'shocker' in spring loss to CHS

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Elijah Gardner ran for a 3-yard gain on the first play from scrimmage.  It all went downhill from there for Fort White.  The Indians threw three interceptions while not completing a pass until the third quarter in Saturday’s 35-0 spring game loss against Columbia.