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Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson (9) heads to the end zone for a touchdown Hornets’ first possession of the game during Friday’s win over Dixie County. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson (9) heads to the end zone for a touchdown Hornets’ first possession of the game during Friday’s win over Dixie County. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

ROUNDUP: Lafayette routs Dixie County, Branford falls to NFEI

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, August 23, 2025
CROSS CITY — An early run from Tywan Williamson sparked a bigger run for Lafayette as a whole. The senior quarterback broke a big touchdown run early, and the Hornets never looked back as they routed Dixie County 41-0 to begin the season.
The Lake City Reporter provides coverage for Columbia, Fort White, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette high schools.

The Lake City Reporter provides coverage for Columbia, Fort White, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette high schools.

SCOREBOARD: High school scores for Aug. 18-23

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Saturday, Aug. 23 VOLLEYBALL Newberry 3, Suwannee 0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-23) Suwannee 3, Keystone Heights 2 (25-13, 25-21, 19-25, 18-25, 15-12)   Friday, Aug. 22 FOOTBALL Columbia 42, Suwannee 6 Taylor County 20, Fort White 3 NFEI 32, Branford 20 Lafayette 41, Dixie County 0   Thursday,...
TOP ROW: CHS WR Kyren Caldwell, CHS RB Jerome Horne, CHS DB Julian De La Cruz and FWHS DB/ATH Jayden Jackson; MIDDLE ROW: CHS DB Tacori Allen, CHS LB Kameron Mills and CHS DB Von Lane; BOTTOM ROW: CHS DL Jaden McCray, CHS DL Kyten Davis and LHS QB/DB Tywan Williamson. (CHS portraits by JEN CHASTEEN; FWHS portrait by MORGAN MCMULLEN; LHS portrait by JACK HOWDESHELL)

TOP ROW: CHS WR Kyren Caldwell, CHS RB Jerome Horne, CHS DB Julian De La Cruz and FWHS DB/ATH Jayden Jackson; MIDDLE ROW: CHS DB Tacori Allen, CHS LB Kameron Mills and CHS DB Von Lane; BOTTOM ROW: CHS DL Jaden McCray, CHS DL Kyten Davis and LHS QB/DB Tywan Williamson. (CHS portraits by JEN CHASTEEN; FWHS portrait by MORGAN MCMULLEN; LHS portrait by JACK HOWDESHELL)

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Meet the LCR's 2025 Super 11

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, August 21, 2025
The Lake City Reporter has put together its annual list of the 11 best high school football players in Columbia, Suwannee and Lafayette counties.
Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins drops back to pass against Oakleaf during the Preseason Classic on Aug. 15. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins drops back to pass against Oakleaf during the Preseason Classic on Aug. 15. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Loaded on defense, Columbia’s 2025 hopes hinge on Collins and offense

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, August 21, 2025
With the addition of three transfers, Columbia’s defense is loaded at all three levels. Can the offense hold up its end of the bargain and deliver as well? That’s the big question entering the 2025 season, one that’ll determine just how successful the Tigers will be.
Branford quarterback Trent Land releases a pass against Dixie County in the Preseason Classic on Aug. 15. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Branford quarterback Trent Land releases a pass against Dixie County in the Preseason Classic on Aug. 15. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Sophomore Land, freshman James lead the way for Branford

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, August 21, 2025
BRANFORD — There is a lot about his team that excited Branford coach Tim Clark. Entering his ninth season at the helm of his alma mater, Clark is looking forward to seeing the talented Buccaneers’ roster show itself on the field while also being encouraged by its work at practice.
Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson scrambles against Taylor County during the Preseason Classic on Aug. 15. (Photos by JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson scrambles against Taylor County during the Preseason Classic on Aug. 15. (Photos by JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Lafayette eyes ninth straight playoff berth, 19th in 21 seasons

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, August 21, 2025
MAYO — Marcus Edwards believes Lafayette is always on the same mission. It’s certainly no different this year. Make the playoffs, and go from there. It’s a mission the Hornets are quite well-versed in, having gotten there the last eight years and 18 of the last 20.