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Columbia runnings back coach Quinton Callum (middle) speaks with running back Jerome Horne (left) and quarterback Xavier Collins during Monday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia runnings back coach Quinton Callum (middle) speaks with running back Jerome Horne (left) and quarterback Xavier Collins during Monday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia brings Callum, Bell back on staff to help boost offense

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Two familiar faces are back on Columbia’s practice field this spring. Quinton Callum and Ryan Bell have returned to the Tigers’ coaching staff as their running backs and receivers coach, respectively, for the upcoming season.
Florida High quarterback Danielle White throws under pressure from the Suwannee defense during the Region 1-1A semifinals on Monday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Florida High quarterback Danielle White throws under pressure from the Suwannee defense during the Region 1-1A semifinals on Monday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Suwannee shut out by Florida High in Region 1-1A semis

NEWS STAFF
Monday, April 28, 2025
A pair of pick-6s in the second half allowed No. 1 seed Florida High to pull away from No. 5 seed Suwannee for a 33-0 win in the Region 1-1A semifinals at Gene Cox Stadium on Monday night.
Columbia third baseman Alex Collins reaches first base after hitting a single against Baker County on April 17. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia third baseman Alex Collins reaches first base after hitting a single against Baker County on April 17. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Seeding set for district tournaments

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, April 25, 2025
The FHSAA released new rankings Thursday to seed next week’s district tournaments. Here’s where, and who, the area teams will play and where they sit in their respective playoff races as the season winds down.
The Suwannee baseball team celebrates with coach Billy Moran out front after the Bulldogs’ 6-5 win over Baldwin in a decisive Game 3 of the Region 1-3A quarterfinals. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

The Suwannee baseball team celebrates with coach Billy Moran out front after the Bulldogs’ 6-5 win over Baldwin in a decisive Game 3 of the Region 1-3A quarterfinals. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Suwannee rallies past Baldwin in Game 3 to advance to Region 1-3A semis

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, April 24, 2025
JACKSONVILLE — Suwannee coach Billy Moran said Thursday’s rubber match with Baldwin was exactly what you want in a great baseball game. Drama, lead changes and heroic acts weren’t in short supply.
Columbia pitcher Nolan Slaymaker celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off double against Mosley in Game 1 of the Region 1-5A quarterfinals on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Nolan Slaymaker celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off double against Mosley in Game 1 of the Region 1-5A quarterfinals on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Slaymaker's walk-off double in extras lifts Columbia past Mosley in Game 1 of Region 1-5A quarterfinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
No moment is too big for Nolan Slaymaker. First, the freshman worked out of a two-man-on jam in the top of the eighth inning. Then, he delivered his team a series lead with one swing of the bat.
Suwannee defensive back Jessica Tran (1) celebrates with teammates Kayla Frederick-Woods (2), Alaira Handy (8) and Miranda Ramsey (7) after scoring on a pick-6 against Santa Fe during the Region 1-1A quarterfinals on Wednesday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee defensive back Jessica Tran (1) celebrates with teammates Kayla Frederick-Woods (2), Alaira Handy (8) and Miranda Ramsey (7) after scoring on a pick-6 against Santa Fe during the Region 1-1A quarterfinals on Wednesday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FLAG FOOTBALL: Suwannee holds on to beat Santa Fe in Region 1-1A quarterfinals

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
LIVE OAK — Jessica Tran did a tightrope act down the home sideline at Langford Stadium. At the end of that run was a destination she and her teammates had never been.