Sports

Columbia’s softball team celebrates with a pose after defeating IMG Academy 9-4 on Wednesday. (COURTESY)

Columbia pitcher Nolan Slaymaker unloads a pitch against Newberry on March 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee state champion Brianna Stephens-Woods is the LCR’s Girls Weightlifter of the Year. (COURTESY)

Columbia pitcher Kyler Keen turns off second base before being held up during a win over St. Augustine on March 11. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Josie Raulerson hit her third home run of the week during Friday's 19-6 win over Lafayette. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia catcher Emily Delgado (22) is greeted at home plate by her teammates after hitting a two-run home run against Bartram Trail on Thursday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford right fielder Aurelia Darling slides safely into home plate past Suwannee catcher Addison Peterson on Thursday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Runners from Columbia, Branford and Suwannee compete in the 1600m at the Suwannee Mini Meet on Tuesday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia left fielder Addyson Sherman hugs first baseman Ava Christie (5) after hitting a walk-off single against Branford on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White pitcher Graceanne Durrance tosses a pitch during Tuesday's 18-0 loss to Madison County. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)