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Suwannee receiver MJ Rossin runs up field against Chiles last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee receiver MJ Rossin runs up field against Chiles last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee aims to solidify playoff spot against Wakulla

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
LIVE OAK — The third time will be the charm for Suwannee and Wakulla actually playing each other. The Bulldogs are hoping it will also be the final gem in a late-season push heading into the postseason with momentum as they are seeking their fourth straight win when they visit J.D.
Liberty County celebrates after scoring a point against Branford during the Class Rural state championship on Wednesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Liberty County celebrates after scoring a point against Branford during the Class Rural state championship on Wednesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Branford gets swept by Liberty County, falls in state championship for second straight year

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
WINTER HAVEN — For three Branford seniors in particular, this was their shot at redemption. Middle hitter Madison Ward, setter Andi Sabourin and libero Erika Rioux were all starters for the Buccaneers a year ago when they lost to Baker in the state championship.
Branford Buccaneers

Branford Buccaneers

GIRLS GOLF: Branford places ninth at regionals

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Branford combined for a 467 to place ninth at the Region 1-1A tournament at Golden Eagle Golf & Country Club on Wednesday afternoon. Claire Bond led the Buccaneers with an 86 to place 13th individually as their season came to an end.
The Lake City Reporter provides coverage for Columbia, Fort White, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette high schools.

The Lake City Reporter provides coverage for Columbia, Fort White, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette high schools.

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 11/5/24

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
GIRLS SOCCER — Columbia 3, Keystone Heights 1: Niki Sossie scored two goals, Marlee Hunt scored another and Mia Brasel had an assist to lift the Tigers (1-0) over the Indians (0-1) at CYSA in their season opener. CHS goalkeeper Sadie Sparks made five saves.
Branford's volleyball team celebrates after scoring the match-clinching point against Baker in the Class Rural state semifinals on Monday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford's volleyball team celebrates after scoring the match-clinching point against Baker in the Class Rural state semifinals on Monday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Branford edges Baker in five sets to advance to Rural state final

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, November 4, 2024
WINTER HAVEN — Right before taking the floor for the final set of Monday’s Class Rural state semifinal, the Branford seniors huddled together and delivered a message to the rest of the team. “The seniors got together and said, ‘let’s fight, we want to win.
The Lake City Reporter provides coverage for Columbia, Fort White, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette high schools.

The Lake City Reporter provides coverage for Columbia, Fort White, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette high schools.

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 11/4/24

NEWS STAFF
Monday, November 4, 2024
BOYS SOCCER — Chiles 3, Columbia 1: Despite a goal by Cody Bass on an assist from Trace Williams and six saves by goalkeeper Logan Wheeldon, the Tigers (0-1) dropped their season opener to the Timberwolves (1-0) on the road.