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Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins throws a pass under pressure against Clay on Friday night. Collins finished with four touchdown passes. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins throws a pass under pressure against Clay on Friday night. Collins finished with four touchdown passes. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Lane's blocked FG return, Collins' 4 TDs spark Columbia to big win over Clay

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, October 26, 2024
GREEN COVE SPRINGS — The game nearly went sideways at the start for Columbia. Clay running back Lavaris Roberts caught a screen pass and went 71 yards toward the end zone. The only thing stopping him was Columbia defensive back Mekah Combs-Turner.
Fort White’s Jayden Jackson (8) looks for room to run on his first interception return for a touchdown Friday against Hilliard as DeSean Lally (16) and Darion Brinson (5) look to make a block. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White’s Jayden Jackson (8) looks for room to run on his first interception return for a touchdown Friday against Hilliard as DeSean Lally (16) and Darion Brinson (5) look to make a block. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Jackson leads Fort White to shutout over Hilliard on homecoming

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, October 26, 2024
FORT WHITE — From the opening kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium, it was quite apparent Fort White came ready to play. Even after putting up just one score in a middling first quarter against Hilliard, the Indians never felt threatened. Such is the case when facing a one-win team late in the season.
Suwannee golfer Ryan Donaldson poses with her first-place medal after winning the Jill Darr Invitational on Thursday with a 10-under-62. (COURTESY)

Suwannee golfer Ryan Donaldson poses with her first-place medal after winning the Jill Darr Invitational on Thursday with a 10-under-62. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Suwannee's Donaldson wins Jill Darr Invitational

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Suwannee girls golfer Ryan Donaldson shot a 10-under-62 to win the Jill Darr Invitational at the Hawkstone Country Club on Thursday. Donaldson finished three strokes ahead of runner-up Katelyn Huber from P.K. Yonge.
Columbia swimmer Casey Fair competes in the 100 backstroke at the District 2-3A meet on Tuesday. She won the event to qualify for regionals. (JODY SHEEHAN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia swimmer Casey Fair competes in the 100 backstroke at the District 2-3A meet on Tuesday. She won the event to qualify for regionals. (JODY SHEEHAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP SWIMMING: Columbia's Fair wins district title, qualifies for regionals in 2 events

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Columbia girls swimmer Casey Fair won the District 2-3A title in the 100 backstroke on Tuesday with a time of 1:05.42, and she also punched her ticket to regionals in the 100 butterfly thanks to a runner-up finish with a time of 1:03.78.
Suwannee libero Calinn Daniel tries to save a shot against Wakulla in the District 2-4A championship on Oct. 17. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee libero Calinn Daniel tries to save a shot against Wakulla in the District 2-4A championship on Oct. 17. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Suwannee swept by Bishop Kenny in Region 1-4A quarterfinals

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
VOLLEYBALL — Bishop Kenny 3, Suwannee 0: The No. 7 seed Bulldogs (16-8) saw their season end in a 25-10, 25-7, 25-13 sweep at the hands of the No. 2 seed Crusaders (21-6) in the Region 1-4A quarterfinals.
Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins scrambles up field away from the Ridgeview defense on Oct. 11. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins scrambles up field away from the Ridgeview defense on Oct. 11. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia aims to get playmakers more involved, keep playoff hopes vs. Clay

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
There’s no room for error for Columbia. With the Tigers still sitting a spot out of the Region 1-5A playoffs with two games to go, they can’t afford another loss or any hopes of reaching regionals for a 14th straight season go up in smoke.
Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson winds up to pass against Fernandina Beach on Sept. 13. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson winds up to pass against Fernandina Beach on Sept. 13. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White looking for the long ball against Hilliard

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
FORT WHITE — There will be opportunities for fireworks from the Fort White offense this week. The only question of whether the Indians can light them, however, lies in getting rid of distractions. Fort White (4-3) hosts Hilliard (1-7) for a 7:30 game Friday night.