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Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson (8) scrambles up the field alongside running back Lecosta Byrd (0) against Fleming Island on Nov. 1. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson (8) scrambles up the field alongside running back Lecosta Byrd (0) against Fleming Island on Nov. 1. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White, Lafayette & Branford make Rural playoffs

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, November 8, 2024
The Class Rural playoff field had some shakeups in the FHSAA’s bracket reveal Friday night. One of the biggest stories of the night came at the expense of Fort White (4-6, 3.678 rating), which dipped all the way down to the 12 seed after previously being ranked as high as ninth.
Suwannee receiver MJ Rossin evades a Wakulla defender on his way to the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter of Thursday’s game. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee receiver MJ Rossin evades a Wakulla defender on his way to the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter of Thursday’s game. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee drops close one to Wakulla, still makes playoffs

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, November 8, 2024
CRAWFORDVILLE — Suwannee had its chances. Up a touchdown early in the first quarter, the Bulldogs hit on a bomb from Thomas Sikes to Koy Frier for an 80-yard gain down to the Wakulla 3-yard line.
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 11/8/24

NEWS STAFF
Friday, November 8, 2024
BOYS SOCCER — Columbia 1, P.K. Yonge 1: Nathan Matsubara scored a goal on an assist from Braxton Dicks while goalkeeper Logan Wheeldon made four saves to help the Tigers (0-1-1) tie the Blue Wave (1-0-1) at CYSA.
The Suwannee cross country teams qualified for state after the girls finished sixth and the boys placed seventh at the Region 1-2A meet on Friday. (COURTESY)

The Suwannee cross country teams qualified for state after the girls finished sixth and the boys placed seventh at the Region 1-2A meet on Friday. (COURTESY)

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Suwannee girls & boys qualify for state

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, November 8, 2024
The Suwannee girls cross country team is headed to state for the first time. The boys will join them too. The SHS girls placed sixth at the Region 1-2A meet at Cecil Field Golf Course on Friday to qualify for the state meet as a team for the first time in program history.
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 11/7/24

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, November 7, 2024
GIRLS SOCCER — Columbia 6, Fort White 0: Niki Sossie, Paola Ortiz and Marlee Hunt each scored two goals to lead the Tigers (2-0) to a shutout over the Indians (0-2) at CYSA. Sossie also had three assists and Ortiz had another, while goalkeeper Sadie Sparks made three saves.
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.