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Lafayette running back Tavis Hutson scores a touchdown against Trenton on Oct. 18. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette running back Tavis Hutson scores a touchdown against Trenton on Oct. 18. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Running game key in matchup between Lafayette and Chipley

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
MAYO — Lafayette’s game plan for Friday is not overly complicated. It’s also one that has proven to work for decades: run the ball and stop the run. But when the Hornets trek west to Chipley for a 7 p.m.
Branford celebrates after winning the fifth set to beat Union County in the Region 3-R championship on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford celebrates after winning the fifth set to beat Union County in the Region 3-R championship on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Branford edges Union County in 5 sets to win Region 3-R championship

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
BRANFORD — Entering Tuesday’s Region 3-R championship, Branford hadn't even given up a set in four previous matches against Union County. However, with a trip to the state Final Four on the line, the top-seeded Buccaneers got pushed hard by the No. 3 seed Tigers from Lake Butler.
Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell catches a touchdown pass while surrounded by Clay defenders during his team’s 49-13 win Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell catches a touchdown pass while surrounded by Clay defenders during his team’s 49-13 win Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia still 9th in Region 1-4A but within a point of Rickards for final playoff spot

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The bad news is that Columbia didn’t exactly get a ton of help in the playoff race Friday night. The good news? The Tigers pulled closer to the final playoff spot in Region 1-4A, though the amount of teams they can likely jump may be down to one. Columbia’s rating increased to 3.
The Columbia girls golf team won the District 2-2A title on Tuesday, the program’s fifth crown in a row. (COURTESY)

The Columbia girls golf team won the District 2-2A title on Tuesday, the program’s fifth crown in a row. (COURTESY)

GIRLS GOLF: Columbia wins 5th straight district title, Suwannee’s Donaldson takes individual crown

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
District titles are becoming a yearly tradition for Columbia. The Tigers cruised to their fifth straight crown on Tuesday, winning the District 2-2A championship at Quail Heights with a 342 team total to finish 74 strokes ahead of runner-up Wakulla thanks three top-4 finishes.