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Columbia receiver Zion Walker (right) fights off cornerback Monterrence Williamson to make a catch during spring practice on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Zion Walker (right) fights off cornerback Monterrence Williamson to make a catch during spring practice on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Storylines at Columbia during spring practice

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Football is back in full swing at Columbia this spring.There are a few new starters, some coaching changes and one transfer who is opening eyes on the offensive side of the ball.Here’s what to know ahead of the Tigers’ spring game against Camden County on May 15.
Branford first baseman Mallory Blue (left) celebrates with pitcher Harleigh Price after hitting a three-run home run against Fort White in the District 6-R semifinals on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford first baseman Mallory Blue (left) celebrates with pitcher Harleigh Price after hitting a three-run home run against Fort White in the District 6-R semifinals on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Price's no-hitter leads Branford past Fort White in District 6-R semis

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
FORT WHITE — Harleigh Price tossed a no-hitter and finished with 14 strikeouts to lead top-seeded Branford to a 5-0 win against No. 5 seed Fort White in the District 6-R semifinals Tuesday night at John Wilson Field.
Columbia third baseman Lauryn Lee trots to third base after hitting a two-run home run against Riverside in the District 3-4A semifinals on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia third baseman Lauryn Lee trots to third base 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 3-4A semis

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Former Columbia star Kayli Kvistad, who was part of the 2013 state championship team, was called upon to speak to the Tigers before their district tournament.Her message? “Pressure is an option.
Columbia won the Region 2-2A title in traditional on Saturday while Suwannee took home the Olympic crown. (COURTESY)

Columbia won the Region 2-2A title in traditional on Saturday while Suwannee took home the Olympic crown. (COURTESY)

BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING: Columbia wins traditional, Suwannee takes Olympic at Region 2-2A meet

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, April 27, 2026
LIVE OAK — One long wait is over and Columbia hopes another ends next week.For the first time since 2017, the Tigers hoisted a regional title Saturday when they won the Region 2-2A traditional team crown at Suwannee High. Now CHS has its sights set on the program’s first state crown since 1999.
Suwannee pitcher Emalyn Watley unloads a pitch against Branford on March 9. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee pitcher Emalyn Watley unloads a pitch against Branford on March 9. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Suwannee, Fort White advance in district tournaments

NEWS STAFF
Monday, April 27, 2026
LIVE OAK — No. 2 seed Suwannee easily dispatched No. 3 seed Godby on Monday, cruising to a 15-0 run-rule win at home in the District 2-3A semifinals.Maylee Gabey led the Bulldogs (9-13) with three RBIs on a 2-for-3 night while Timberlee May and Kynadee Lin Lee each drove in two runs.
Suwannee pitcher Grayson Greene celebrates at second base after hitting an RBI double against West Nassau during a nine-run second inning in the Region 1-3A quarterfinals on Saturday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee pitcher Grayson Greene celebrates at second base after hitting an RBI double against West Nassau during a nine-run second inning in the Region 1-3A quarterfinals on Saturday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Suwannee run-rules undermanned West Nassau in Region 1-3A quarterfinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, April 25, 2026
LIVE OAK — While a chunk of West Nassau’s squad was dancing the night away at prom, Suwannee was busy prancing right into the second round of the playoffs.Grayson Greene and Kyler Watson combined for 12 strikeouts, including 10 straight to end the game, while the No.
Suwannee center fielder Ty Moses takes a lead off third base while head coach Billy Moran looks on during the District 3-3A championship against Baldwin on April. 17. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee center fielder Ty Moses takes a lead off third base while head coach Billy Moran looks on during the District 3-3A championship against Baldwin on April. 17. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Suwannee rides hot streak into Region 1-3A quarterfinal against West Nassau

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, April 24, 2026
LIVE OAK — Winners of five straight, the Suwannee Bulldogs don’t want anything to change when the Region 1-3A playoffs begin today.Suwannee, which has also won nine of 10 to improve to 16-11 overall and the No. 3 seed in the region, hosts West Nassau (13-14) in a 7 p.m.