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Columbia's Jenavieve Farer and Lafayette's Mya Pilkington chase after possession of the ball on Monday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Columbia pulls away from Lafayette in second half for big win

JORDAN KROEGER

Monday, December 2, 2024

After jumping out to a two-goal lead, Columbia quickly found itself in a tight contest when Ella McAdams tapped a shot into the back of the net for Lafayette. Until it wasn’t.

Columbia forward Zavian Douglas looks to pass as he's double teamed by The Rock on Nov. 19. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia edges Eastside at Team Mighty Ike Classic

NEWS STAFF

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Tucker Floyd hit four 3-pointers for all 12 of his points to help Columbia edge Eastside 48-46 at the Team Mighty Ike Shootout at Williston High School on Saturday. Gavin Broomifled added nine points for the Tigers (2-1) while Murkail Cray and Shaheed White each scored seven in the win.

Columbia's Niki Sossie was voted the LCR Athlete of the Week for nov. 18-23. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

POLL RESULTS: Columbia soccer player Niki Sossie voted LCR Athlete of the Week

NEWS STAFF

Friday, November 29, 2024

Columbia soccer player Niki Sossie was voted by the readers as the LCR Athlete of the Week for Nov. 18-23. Sossie received 87 of the 166 votes cast through 2 p.m.

Columbia head coach Steve Faulkner reacts to a call against The Rock on Nov. 19. 9JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia coach Steve Faulkner suspended 1 game following ejection at Oakleaf

JORDAN KROEGER

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Columbia will face Eastside in the Team Mighty Ike Classic on Saturday, but head coach Steve Faulkner won’t be on the sideline. Faulkner will serve a one-game suspension following his ejection during last Friday’s 77-55 road loss to Oakleaf.

Columbia’s Nathan Matsubara (5) dribbles past Suwannee’s Denzel Yaxon (10) during Monday’s match. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS SOCCER: Columbia scores 3 goals after halftime to shut out rival Suwannee

JORDAN KROEGER

Monday, November 25, 2024

LIVE OAK — Missed opportunities left Columbia knotted with Suwannee at halftime. But in the second half, the Tigers finally made their shots count.

Make your pick for LCR Athlete of the Week for Nov. 18-23.

POLL: Make your pick for LCR Athlete of the Week for Nov. 18-23

NEWS STAFF

Sunday, November 24, 2024

It’s time to cast your vote for Lake City Reporter Athlete of the Week for Nov. 18-23. Each week the LCR's news staff puts together a collection of the top performers from the week for you to vote on.

Columbia forward Dariyan Williams (22) tries to get off a shot against Suwannee on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 11/23/24

NEWS STAFF

Saturday, November 23, 2024

GIRLS BASKETBALL — Newberry 61, Columbia 43: With Eriel Baker sidelined with a sprained ankle and only five players available due to injuries, the Tigers dropped their first game of the season to the Panthers (2-0) at home.

Fort White linebacker Lecosta Byrd (0) goes to wrap up Red Devils running back Jamari Williams Friday at Arrowhead Stadium. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Williston's run game ends Fort White’s playoff run in Rural quarterfinals

MORGAN MCMULLEN

Saturday, November 23, 2024

FORT WHITE — Omarian Walker called game just as it started. Jamari Williams called it as it ended. Slowly.

Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson is sacked by Hawthorne defensive tackle Kyler Ingram during the Class Rural quarterfinals on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Hawthorne rolls over Lafayette in Class Rural quarterfinals

JORDAN KROEGER

Saturday, November 23, 2024

HAWTHORNE — As big underdogs against top-seeded Hawthorne, Lafayette took a chance early. Facing a 4th-and-1 from his own 44-yard line on the game’s opening possession, head coach Marcus Edwards opted to go for it to try and snatch momentum early.

Columbia forward Jolena Gardner grabs a rebound in traffic during Friday’s game against Suwannee. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia overcomes sloppy play to blow out Suwannee

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA

Saturday, November 23, 2024

LIVE OAK — The two teams couldn’t be more opposite in their current state of development, and it showed in Friday night’s mismatch as Columbia overtook host Suwannee in a decisive 60-26 final.