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Suwannee's Hampton Newman (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against Wolfson in the District 3-3A semifinals on Tuesday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee's Hampton Newman (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against Wolfson in the District 3-3A semifinals on Tuesday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Suwannee run-rules Wolfson in District 3-3A semis

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
LIVE OAK — Hampton Newman enjoyed a 17th birthday he'll definitely never forget. The Suwannee designated hitter went 3 for 3 with two RBIs and two doubles from his No. 7 spot in the batting order to help the No. 1 seed Bulldogs win their 10th in a row in a 10-0 run-rule victory over No.
Branford players celebrates with coach Brian Tomlinson after defeating Union County 4-2 in the District 6-R semifinals Tuesday night. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford players celebrates with coach Brian Tomlinson after defeating Union County 4-2 in the District 6-R semifinals Tuesday night. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Branford, Lafayette advance to District 6-R championship

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
LAKE BUTLER — Troy Roberts delivered a go-ahead RBI single and Patrick Williams also scored on a wild pitch in a decisive two-run sixth inning to lift No. 3 seed Branford to a 4-2 win over No. 2 seed Union County in the District 6-R semifinals Tuesday night at UCHS.
Branford's Troy Roberts strolls into second base during a game against Fort White on March 10. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford's Troy Roberts strolls into second base during a game against Fort White on March 10. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Branford advances to District 6-R semis, Fort White upset by Hilliard

NEWS STAFF
Monday, April 14, 2025
LAKE BUTLER — No. 3 seed Branford scored 13 runs in the first inning and easily cruised to a 15-0 run-rule win over No. 6 seed Hawthorne in three innings in the District 6-R quarterfinals Monday night at Union County High School.
Columbia shortstop Trayce McKenzie turns off first base after a base hit against Flagler Palm Coast on April 4. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia shortstop Trayce McKenzie turns off first base after a base hit against Flagler Palm Coast on April 4. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Columbia squeaks past Fleming Island in District 3-5A semis on McKenzie's walk-off double

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, April 14, 2025
ORANGE PARK — It took until the seventh inning for Columbia to muster a hit. But it was the only one the Tigers needed. Trayce McKenzie came through with a walk-off double, scoring Colton Mote from second base to lift No. 1 seed Columbia to a 1-0 win over No.
Suwannee catcher Grayson Bonds makes contact against Chiles on March 11. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee catcher Grayson Bonds makes contact against Chiles on March 11. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Suwannee rallies past Lowndes for ninth straight win in baseball

NEWS STAFF
Friday, April 11, 2025
Suwannee’s baseball team rallied with one run in the fourth inning and then four in the fifth to take down Lowndes 5-4 on the road Thursday night. Jace Moran, Gabe Garcia and Grayson Bonds each had an RBI to help the Class 3A No. 7 Bulldogs (17-6) win their ninth straight.
Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes drops back to pass against Godby in Region 1-3A quarterfinals on Nov. 15, 2024. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes drops back to pass against Godby in Region 1-3A quarterfinals on Nov. 15, 2024. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee adds Hamilton County back to schedule

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, April 11, 2025
LIVE OAK — An old foe is a new addition to Suwannee’s schedule next year. The lone change to the Bulldogs' 2025 slate from this past fall will be Hamilton County visiting Langford Stadium on Sept. 19.