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Columbia guard Anzarria Jerkins pulls up for a jumper against Madison County on Tuesday night. (ZACH ABOLVERDI/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Anzarria Jerkins pulls up for a jumper against Madison County on Tuesday night. (ZACH ABOLVERDI/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia finishes off Madison County with furious run

ZACH ABOLVERDI
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Despite leading for the entire game Tuesday, the Columbia needed a late scoring surge to put away Madison County.  The Cowgirls cut the deficit to single digits, 56-47, with two minutes left to play. CHS took over from there, with shooting guard Anzarria Jerkins spearheading a 9-2 run.
Columbia’s Max Bavar dribbles past Chiles’ Robbie Allman on Tuesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Max Bavar dribbles past Chiles’ Robbie Allman on Tuesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS SOCCER: Columbia ties Chiles for seventh draw of the season

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
They get down but they always fight back. That’s been the case all season for the Columbia Tigers, and Tuesday was no different. For the seventh time this season Columbia overcame a deficit to pull out a draw, tying with Chiles 1-1 in District 2-6A action at Tiger Stadium.
Columbia seniors Alec Villar (2), Max Bavar (17), Garrison Land (3), T.J. Hudson (6), Jeremy Erickson (8) and Garrett Fennell (15) were honored at halftime during Monday’s win over Taylor County. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia seniors Alec Villar (2), Max Bavar (17), Garrison Land (3), T.J. Hudson (6), Jeremy Erickson (8) and Garrett Fennell (15) were honored at halftime during Monday’s win over Taylor County. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS SOCCER: Columbia tops Taylor County on Senior Night in mercy-rule victory

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, January 27, 2020
Sixteen players had scored through Columbia’s first 20 games of the seasons. T.J. Hudson and Alec Villar were not on that list. So when the Tigers took the field for Senior Night on Monday, one of the team’s priorities was making sure they both found the back of the net. They both did — twice.
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC drops back-to-back games

NEWS STAFF
Monday, January 27, 2020
After falling to Pasco-Hernando State College 87-80 on the road Saturday, Florida Gateway College lost to Florida State College at Jacksonville 76-70 at the Howard Center on Monday. Kenny Brown Jr. led the Timberwolves (13-11) with 20 points and Diamond Smith had 19.
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant holds his daughter, Gianna, after defeating the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game 5 to win the NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 in Orlando. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. Gianna also died in the crash. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant holds his daughter, Gianna, after defeating the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game 5 to win the NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 in Orlando. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. Gianna also died in the crash. (AP FILE PHOTO)

NBA: Kobe Bryant and daughter among those killed in chopper crash

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, January 26, 2020
LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant inspired a generation of basketball players worldwide with sublime skills and an unquenchable competitive fire.
Florida coach Mike White and the Gators have lost back-to-back games for the first time this season. (AP PHOTO)

Florida coach Mike White and the Gators have lost back-to-back games for the first time this season. (AP PHOTO)

COMMENTARY: Gators 'nowhere near' a championship-level team

ZACH ABOLVERDI
Sunday, January 26, 2020
GAINESVILLE — A week removed from defeating No. 4 Auburn, Florida coach Mike White had another opportunity for a statement win Saturday against top-ranked Baylor in the Big 12/SEC Challenge.  The game looked promising through the first six minutes, with the Gators building a 17-9 advantage.
Columbia's wrestling team after placing second at the Hurricane Cup Duals on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Columbia's wrestling team after placing second at the Hurricane Cup Duals on Saturday. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: CHS wrestling places second at Hurricane Cup Duals

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Columbia's wrestling team placed second at the Rob Herman Hurricane Cup Duals hosted by Citrus High this weekend. The Tigers rebounded after losing their first match Friday against Pasco (36-31) to beat Lecanto (51-26), Central (70-12) and Citrus (43-33).