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Bill Ragans (left) and Kyler Hall share a hug and a laugh during the Suwannee football 100-year celebration Friday night at the Suwannee Coliseum. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Bill Ragans (left) and Kyler Hall share a hug and a laugh during the Suwannee football 100-year celebration Friday night at the Suwannee Coliseum. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee celebrates 100 years of football, family & tradition

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
LIVE OAK — From the moment his father took a job on Mike Pittman’s staff in 1989 when he was just 6 years old, Kyler Hall wanted only one thing: to be a Suwannee Bulldog.
Suwannee catcher Jace Moran told the Lake City Reporter he’s verbally committing to Florida. (FILE)

Suwannee catcher Jace Moran told the Lake City Reporter he’s verbally committing to Florida. (FILE)

PREP BASEBALL: Suwannee slugger Jace Moran commits to Florida

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, August 9, 2025
LIVE OAK — An “elite-level hitter” is headed to an elite college baseball program. Suwannee junior Jace Moran has committed to play his college baseball at the University of Florida after receiving his dream offer from the Gators along with offers from some other college baseball heavyweights.
Fort White offensive coordinator Jonathan Dupree (second from left) talks to offensive lineman Caiden Campbell and the rest of his offensive line during Monday’s practice.

Fort White offensive coordinator Jonathan Dupree (second from left) talks to offensive lineman Caiden Campbell and the rest of his offensive line during Monday’s practice.

PREP FOOTBALL: Dupree tapped to call Fort White's offense in 2025

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, August 8, 2025
FORT WHITE — A major change is coming to Fort White’s offense this season. It doesn’t have anything to do with any players. Jonathan Dupree, formerly the offensive line coach, is getting a promotion to offensive coordinator this year.
Columbia's defense swarms to tackle running back Jerome Horne during Thursday's practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's defense swarms to tackle running back Jerome Horne during Thursday's practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia puts together 'much better' practice after 'corrective punishment'

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Columbia coach Brian Allen got his message across to his players following Monday’s fights in practice. On Thursday, the Tigers responded. After weather limited practice Tuesday and Wednesday, Columbia got in a full practice Thursday that Allen characterized as “much better.
Fort White quarterback Matthew Pitts scrambles during 11-on-11s at Monday’s practice. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Matthew Pitts scrambles during 11-on-11s at Monday’s practice. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White battles in first practice in full pads

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
FORT WHITE — Both sides of the ball got their licks in during a soggy Monday practice. Fort White took the field late in the afternoon after rainstorms had cleared, ready for the first day in full pads.
Columbia linebacker Kameron Mills races off the line of scrimmage during a drill at Wednesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Kameron Mills races off the line of scrimmage during a drill at Wednesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Transfer linebacker Kameron Mills set to make big impact on Columbia’s defense

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, August 1, 2025
Columbia’s defense got scarier this summer. If Kameron Mills’ 2024 campaign is any indication, it’s about to become a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. Mills transferred to CHS for his final high school season after a standout junior year at Mandarin.
Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes (right) hands the ball off to running back Lou Jack Smith during Monday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes (right) hands the ball off to running back Lou Jack Smith during Monday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Smith and Nelson aim to spark Suwannee's rushing attack this season

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, August 1, 2025
LIVE OAK — One big thing was missing from Suwannee’s offensive attack a year ago: a consistent running game. The Bulldogs are hoping they have two big solutions ready to prevent that problem from reappearing this fall.