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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.
Columbia third baseman Alex Collins reaches first base after hitting a single against Baker County on April 17. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia third baseman Alex Collins reaches first base after hitting a single against Baker County on April 17. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Seeding set for district tournaments

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, April 25, 2025
The FHSAA released new rankings Thursday to seed next week’s district tournaments. Here’s where, and who, the area teams will play and where they sit in their respective playoff races as the season winds down. DISTRICT 3-4A At Baker County Schedule: April 29, semifinals: 1-seed Baker County vs.
The Suwannee baseball team celebrates with coach Billy Moran out front after the Bulldogs’ 6-5 win over Baldwin in a decisive Game 3 of the Region 1-3A quarterfinals. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

The Suwannee baseball team celebrates with coach Billy Moran out front after the Bulldogs’ 6-5 win over Baldwin in a decisive Game 3 of the Region 1-3A quarterfinals. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Suwannee rallies past Baldwin in Game 3 to advance to Region 1-3A semis

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, April 24, 2025
JACKSONVILLE — Suwannee coach Billy Moran said Thursday’s rubber match with Baldwin was exactly what you want in a great baseball game. Drama, lead changes and heroic acts weren’t in short supply.
Columbia pitcher Nolan Slaymaker celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off double against Mosley in Game 1 of the Region 1-5A quarterfinals on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Nolan Slaymaker celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off double against Mosley in Game 1 of the Region 1-5A quarterfinals on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Slaymaker's walk-off double in extras lifts Columbia past Mosley in Game 1 of Region 1-5A quarterfinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
No moment is too big for Nolan Slaymaker. First, the freshman worked out of a two-man-on jam in the top of the eighth inning. Then, he delivered his team a series lead with one swing of the bat.