Sports

Columbia guard Shaheed White rises up past a Trenton defender for a layup Friday at the Hitchcock’s Challenge in Alachua. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Zamarion Jones drives to the paint during last week’s game against Palatka. Jones and other veteran players will have to step up with forward Jalen Gaskins out for the remainder of the season. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

The ninth annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game will raise funds to help a graduating Suwannee High student as well as local families. (COURTESY)

Suwannee’s wrestling team finished second at the 20-team Beast of the Beach tournament Friday and Saturday at Fort Walton Beach. (COURTESY)

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway prepares to throw the ball against the Tulane Green Wave in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. (WILLIE J. ALLEN JR./Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Columbia weightlifter Sakiya Merriex is the LCR Athlete of the Week for Dec. 9-14.

Columbia forward Jalen Gaskins spins past Palatka forward Justin Fells for a layup on Wednesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard Tafari Moe fights to get off a shot amid the Branford defense on Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White forward Isreal Hart makes a layup against Branford on Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Marlin Haywood helps the Tigers warm up prior to Friday’s game against Santa Fe. Haywood has transferred back to Columbia after playing football at Bradford this fall. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)