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A throw is late to Columbia catcher Casen Maddox as Buchholz shortstop Hudson Sapp slides safely into home plate in front of Columbia pitcher Ayden Phillips on Friday. (BREN KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

A throw is late to Columbia catcher Casen Maddox as Buchholz shortstop Hudson Sapp slides safely into home plate in front of Columbia pitcher Ayden Phillips on Friday. (BREN KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Columbia plays too 'timid' in another loss to Buchholz

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, March 14, 2025
Timid. Scared. Those are two words you don’t want to hear used when describing a baseball team. But both were thrown around by Columbia following a disheartening loss to Buchholz at home Friday night. The Class 6A No.
Suwannee's Jace Moran scores a run against Chiles on Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee's Jace Moran scores a run against Chiles on Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Suwannee, Lafayette rally for wins

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Suwannee’s baseball team scored eight runs over the final three innings to rally past Newberry for a 10-5 road win Thursday night. Jace Moran homered and had two RBIs while Kyler Watson and Gabe Garcia also drove in two runs apiece for the Bulldogs (7-5).
Lafayette second baseman Clara Knight (14) makes a throwing error to allow Branford's Cloey Criggall to reach first base safely Thursday night. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette second baseman Clara Knight (14) makes a throwing error to allow Branford's Cloey Criggall to reach first base safely Thursday night. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Criggall leads Branford to run-rule win over rival Lafayette

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Thursday, March 13, 2025
BRANFORD — Branford leadoff hitter Cloey Criggall proved again she continues to be a huge part of the Buccaneers success.  The senior shortstop and co-captain reached base in all four of her plate appearances, including two doubles.
A throw to Fort White third baseman Hannah LeBleu isn't in time during Thursday's game against Wakulla. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

A throw to Fort White third baseman Hannah LeBleu isn't in time during Thursday's game against Wakulla. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Fort White shut out by Wakulla’s Butler

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, March 13, 2025
FORT WHITE — Fort White probably hasn’t seen the velocity in the batter’s box Wakulla offered. The Indians may not have another opportunity again.  Wakulla’s Charley Butler struck out 11 batters while a pair of interference calls made a big difference in Thursday’s 3-0 loss at John Wilson Field.
Columbia's De'Manuel Jones tosses during the shot put at the Santa Fe Freshman/Sophomore Invite on Wednesday. (COURTESY)

Columbia's De'Manuel Jones tosses during the shot put at the Santa Fe Freshman/Sophomore Invite on Wednesday. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia, Suwannee compete at Santa Fe Frosh/Soph Invite

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Columbia and Suwannee track and field teams competed at the Santa Fe Freshman/Sophomore Invite on Wednesday. Here were some of the notable performances: BOYS —De’Manuel Jones, Columbia: recorded a new team-best this season in the discus with a throw of 32.
Columbia pitcher Trayce McKenzie pitches against Suwannee on March 4. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Trayce McKenzie pitches against Suwannee on March 4. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia blows lead late, loses to Creekside

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
A two-RBI single from Anthony Romeu in the sixth inning rallied Creekside to a 5-4 win over Columbia in St. Johns on Tuesday night. Trayce McKenzie gave up the game-deciding hit after taking over for Bynton Edge to start the inning.
Columbia catcher Emily Delgado tags out Dunnellon center fielder Olivia Joiner to end the game Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYLENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia catcher Emily Delgado tags out Dunnellon center fielder Olivia Joiner to end the game Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYLENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia holds off Dunnellon for fourth straight win

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Drama began to unfold in the top of the seventh inning. Dunnellon, down six runs, scored two runs on a pair of RBI singles from Makyla Duncan and Olivia Joiner to bring Addison Rohn to the plate with two runners on base.