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Columbia's Sydney Agner (23) celebrates with Laella Thompson after Thompson scored a goal against Santa Fe on Monday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Sydney Agner (23) celebrates with Laella Thompson after Thompson scored a goal against Santa Fe on Monday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Columbia holds off Santa Fe for seventh straight win

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, December 9, 2024
When you beat a team 7-0 the first time around, it’s easy to let your guard down. That’s exactly what happened to Columbia in round two against Santa Fe.
Vote for the LCR Athlete of the Week for Dec. 2-7

Vote for the LCR Athlete of the Week for Dec. 2-7

POLL: Vote for the LCR Athlete of the Week for Dec. 2-7

NEWS STAFF
Sunday, December 8, 2024
It’s time to cast your vote for the Lake City Reporter Athlete of the Week for Dec. 2-7. Each week the LCR's news staff puts together a collection of the top performers from the week for you to vote on.
Columbia guard Zamarion Jones has the ball knocked away by Oakleaf guard Jarius Brown (2) on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Zamarion Jones has the ball knocked away by Oakleaf guard Jarius Brown (2) on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Turnovers, missed free throws cost Columbia in another loss to Oakleaf

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, December 6, 2024
Unlike their meeting two weeks ago, round two between Columbia and Oakleaf was much closer. But two ongoing issues reared their head again for the Tigers — turnovers and missed free throws. That allowed the Knights to escape the Tigers’ Den with a season sweep.
FGC guard Omar'ion Brown drives between Santa Fe guard Ryan Webster (15) and Santa Fe forward Keylson Turner (10) for a layup on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

FGC guard Omar'ion Brown drives between Santa Fe guard Ryan Webster (15) and Santa Fe forward Keylson Turner (10) for a layup on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC's record back to .500 in an uneven season so far

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The best way to sum up Florida Gateway College’s season so far is inconsistent. The 2024-25 campaign started off promising for the Timberwolves as they won four of their first five games. But then they lost five straight, putting their season at an early crossroads.
Fort White guard Jayden Jackson drives for a shot as Lafayette guard Jordan Murphy defends Thursday night. Jackson scored 24 points to lead the Indians to a 61-33 win. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard Jayden Jackson drives for a shot as Lafayette guard Jordan Murphy defends Thursday night. Jackson scored 24 points to lead the Indians to a 61-33 win. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Jackson leads Fort White to easy win at Lafayette

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, December 5, 2024
MAYO — Fort White had a 3-point lead after the first quarter. Then it found out how to hound Lafayette’s best player. The rest was smooth sailing.
Columbia's Cayden Weatherspoon dribbles up the field against Lafayette on Monday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Cayden Weatherspoon dribbles up the field against Lafayette on Monday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/4/24

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
BOYS SOCCER — Columbia 1, Keystone Heights 0: Jonathan Pineda returned from a red-card suspension and scored goal on an assist from Cayden Weatherspoon to lead the Tigers (5-2-1) over the Indians (5-3-1) on the road for their third straight win.
Fort White receiver Mike Peterson Jr. (middle left) speaks during his signing ceremony Wednesday alongside his brother, Gavin (left) mother, Chantal (middle right), and his father, Mike (right). Peterson signed his letter of intent to play collegiately at Arkansas State. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White receiver Mike Peterson Jr. (middle left) speaks during his signing ceremony Wednesday alongside his brother, Gavin (left) mother, Chantal (middle right), and his father, Mike (right). Peterson signed his letter of intent to play collegiately at Arkansas State. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White 3-star receiver Mike Peterson Jr. signs with Arkansas State

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
FORT WHITE — An explosive weapon out wide has officially signed on to play at the next level. Fort White receiver Mike Peterson Jr. put ink to paper Wednesday morning on National Signing Day, signing his letter of intent to play at Arkansas State University next season.
Fort White softball pitcher Kadence Compton (middle) smiles during her signing ceremony Wednesday alongside his mother, Lora, and her father, Paul. Compton signed her letter of intent to play collegiately at Indian River State College. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White softball pitcher Kadence Compton (middle) smiles during her signing ceremony Wednesday alongside his mother, Lora, and her father, Paul. Compton signed her letter of intent to play collegiately at Indian River State College. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton signs with Indian River State College

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
FORT WHITE — Kadence Compton still has work to do at the high school level. The rising senior will see the bulk of the work in the pitcher’s circle this upcoming softball season. But that didn’t stop her from deciding her next move after her time in Fort White.
Columbia forward Dariyan Williams tries to get a shot off against Suwannee on Nov. 22. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

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

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/3/24

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
BOYS BASKETBALL — Trenton 64, Fort White 33: Mason VunCannon (16 points, 10 rebounds), Nathan Ridgell (15 points, 11 rebounds) and Noah Owens (10 points, 12 rebounds) all recorded double-doubles to lead the Tigers (2-1) to a blowout win over the Indians (0-1) at home.