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Columbia shortstop Lillyenne Mayhew tries to get down a bunt against Baker County in the District 3-4 championship on Thursday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia shortstop Lillyenne Mayhew tries to get down a bunt against Baker County in the District 3-4 championship on Thursday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Baker County cruises over Columbia for District 3-4A title

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, May 1, 2025
GLEN ST. MARY — Columbia is hoping a potential fourth time’s the charm against Baker County. Catcher Chloe Johnson launched a three-run homer in the fourth while pitchers Grace Masterson and Rylee Walker tossed a combined two-hitter to highlight the No. 1 seed Wildcats’ 6-0 win over the No.
Suwannee pitcher Colton Rogers pitches against Baldwin during Game 2 of the Region 1-3A quarterfinals on April 22. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee pitcher Colton Rogers pitches against Baldwin during Game 2 of the Region 1-3A quarterfinals on April 22. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: West Florida strikes last against Suwannee to force Game 3 in Region 1-3A semis

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
PENSACOLA — After collecting just five hits in their Game 1 loss Monday, No. 2 seed West Florida doubled its offensive efforts.  The Jaguars’ bats were on Suwannee pitchers all night, generating 10 hits in their 9-8 win over the No. 3 seed Bulldogs in Game 2 of the Region 1-3A semifinals.
Lafayette second baseman Dawson Cannon (8) celebrates with outfielder Tywan Williamson following his solo home run against Aucilla Christian during Game 2 of the Region 3-R semifinals on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette second baseman Dawson Cannon (8) celebrates with outfielder Tywan Williamson following his solo home run against Aucilla Christian during Game 2 of the Region 3-R semifinals on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Lafayette pulls away to sweep Aucilla Christian in Region 3-R semis

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
MAYO — The game started out as a see-saw battle, but once Lafayette's Hyatt Richardson found his stride on the mound and at the plate, visiting Aucilla Christian had no answer.
Columbia's Josie Raulerson celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against Riverside in the District 3-4A semifinals on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Josie Raulerson celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against Riverside in the District 3-4A semifinals on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia run-rules Riverside in district semis to set up matchup with Baker County

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
GLEN ST. MARY — Columbia took care of business Tuesday night. Now all eyes turn to Baker County on Thursday. The No. 2 seed Tigers left no doubt in the District 3-4A semifinals, scoring 13 runs in the first inning on their way to a 21-0 run-rule win over No.
Columbia runnings back coach Quinton Callum (middle) speaks with running back Jerome Horne (left) and quarterback Xavier Collins during Monday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia runnings back coach Quinton Callum (middle) speaks with running back Jerome Horne (left) and quarterback Xavier Collins during Monday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia brings Callum, Bell back on staff to help boost offense

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Two familiar faces are back on Columbia’s practice field this spring. Quinton Callum and Ryan Bell have returned to the Tigers’ coaching staff as their running backs and receivers coach, respectively, for the upcoming season.
Suwannee second baseman Noah Lopez throws to first base for an out against Baldwin during Game 1 of the Region 1-3A quarterfinals on April 21. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee second baseman Noah Lopez throws to first base for an out against Baldwin during Game 1 of the Region 1-3A quarterfinals on April 21. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Lopez delivers again to rally Suwannee past West Florida in Game 1 of Region 1-3A semis

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Monday, April 28, 2025
PENSACOLA — Noah Lopez is making big plays a habit in the playoffs. He’ll have at least two more opportunities to make more.  The junior second baseman broke a 2-2 tie in the top of the seventh inning of Game 1 of Monday’s Region 1-3A semifinals with a 2-RBI double, pushing the No.
Florida High quarterback Danielle White throws under pressure from the Suwannee defense during the Region 1-1A semifinals on Monday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Florida High quarterback Danielle White throws under pressure from the Suwannee defense during the Region 1-1A semifinals on Monday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Suwannee shut out by Florida High in Region 1-1A semis

NEWS STAFF
Monday, April 28, 2025
A pair of pick-6s in the second half allowed No. 1 seed Florida High to pull away from No. 5 seed Suwannee for a 33-0 win in the Region 1-1A semifinals at Gene Cox Stadium on Monday night. The Seminoles (14-3) advance to face No.