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Columbia defensive tackle Jaylen Underwood tackles Suwannee running back Lou Jack Smith last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive tackle Jaylen Underwood tackles Suwannee running back Lou Jack Smith last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia aims to tame Coffee's run game in Friday night showdown

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
When facing a Mike Coe coached football team, it’s no secret you must stop the run. That’s easier said than done, though. Coffee rolls into Lake City for Friday’s 7:30 p.m. kickoff with some new faces in the backfield but another stellar rushing attack, nonetheless.
Fort White linebacker Wyatt Holton (22) intercepts a Taylor County pass last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White linebacker Wyatt Holton (22) intercepts a Taylor County pass last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White eyes big plays vs. Belleview

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
FORT WHITE — Fort White is trying not to put too much stock in Friday’s season opener. Instead, the Indians see the road to a deep playoff run getting back on track this week. Fort White (0-1) plays host to Belleview (0-1) for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on Friday with plenty to prove.
Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell turns up field after a catch against Suwannee on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell turns up field after a catch against Suwannee on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Collins-to-Caldwell connection has chance to be great for Columbia

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins and receiver Kyren Caldwell have had a connection going back to their days at Lake City Middle. In Friday night’s 42-6 win over Suwannee in the teams’ season opener, it was on full display.
Ryleigh Hermanson (pictured holding trophy) won the Dueling Summits on Saturday and led the Suwannee to a team runner-up finish. (COURTESY)

Ryleigh Hermanson (pictured holding trophy) won the Dueling Summits on Saturday and led the Suwannee to a team runner-up finish. (COURTESY)

VARSITY WEEKLY: Hermanson, Haley race to victories at Dueling Summits

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, August 25, 2025
The reigning LCR Runners of the Year made their cases for repeat honors to open the 2025 cross country season on Saturday. Suwannee senior Ryleigh Hermanson and sophomore Logan Haley won their respective races at the Dueling Summits in Tallahassee to kick off the new year.
Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes is wrapped up by Columbia linebacker Bryson Grinstead on Friday night at Langford Stadium. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes is wrapped up by Columbia linebacker Bryson Grinstead on Friday night at Langford Stadium. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee fails to respond after Columbia's 4th-down touchdown

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, August 23, 2025
LIVE OAK — Suwannee couldn’t have asked for a much better start Friday night. After Columbia receiver Antonio Days dropped a ball wide open behind the defense, Suwannee’s Jamarcus Cherry didn’t return the favor.
Columbia coach Brian Allen holds the Old Oaken Bucket trophy after the Tigers’ 42-6 rout of Suwannee at Langford Stadium on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia coach Brian Allen holds the Old Oaken Bucket trophy after the Tigers’ 42-6 rout of Suwannee at Langford Stadium on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia routs rival Suwannee for 13th straight time

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, August 23, 2025
LIVE OAK — Xavier Collins said he wants to be the best quarterback in the area. The junior got off to a good start Friday night. Collins threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more scores to lead Columbia to a 42-6 win against Suwannee at Langford Stadium.
Fort White linebacker Carson Lumpkin (17) and defensive back Matthew Pitts gang up to tackle Taylor County quarterback Janez Glanton on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White linebacker Carson Lumpkin (17) and defensive back Matthew Pitts gang up to tackle Taylor County quarterback Janez Glanton on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Turnovers, penalties plague Fort White in loss to Taylor County

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, August 23, 2025
PERRY — Momentum at Dorsett Stadium was more elusive than any Taylor County ballcarrier. The Indians turned the ball over three times in their opponent's territory, while the Bulldogs rushed for 114 yards in the second half in Friday’s 20-3 loss.