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Columbia forward Zavian Douglas looks to pass as he's double teamed by The Rock on Nov. 19. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Zavian Douglas looks to pass as he's double teamed by The Rock on Nov. 19. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia edges Eastside at Team Mighty Ike Classic

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Tucker Floyd hit four 3-pointers for all 12 of his points to help Columbia edge Eastside 48-46 at the Team Mighty Ike Shootout at Williston High School on Saturday. Gavin Broomifled added nine points for the Tigers (2-1) while Murkail Cray and Shaheed White each scored seven in the win.
Columbia forward Dariyan Williams (22) tries to get off a shot against Suwannee on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Dariyan Williams (22) tries to get off a shot against Suwannee on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 11/23/24

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, November 23, 2024
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Newberry 61, Columbia 43: With Eriel Baker sidelined with a sprained ankle and only five players available due to injuries, the Tigers dropped their first game of the season to the Panthers (2-0) at home.
Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson is sacked by Hawthorne defensive tackle Kyler Ingram during the Class Rural quarterfinals on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson is sacked by Hawthorne defensive tackle Kyler Ingram during the Class Rural quarterfinals on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Hawthorne rolls over Lafayette in Class Rural quarterfinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, November 23, 2024
HAWTHORNE — As big underdogs against top-seeded Hawthorne, Lafayette took a chance early. Facing a 4th-and-1 from his own 44-yard line on the game’s opening possession, head coach Marcus Edwards opted to go for it to try and snatch momentum early.
Columbia forward Jolena Gardner grabs a rebound in traffic during Friday’s game against Suwannee. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Jolena Gardner grabs a rebound in traffic during Friday’s game against Suwannee. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia overcomes sloppy play to blow out Suwannee

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Saturday, November 23, 2024
LIVE OAK — The two teams couldn’t be more opposite in their current state of development, and it showed in Friday night’s mismatch as Columbia overtook host Suwannee in a decisive 60-26 final.
Columbia guard Zamarion Jones dribbles up the court again The Rock on Tuesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Zamarion Jones dribbles up the court again The Rock on Tuesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 11/22/24

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, November 23, 2024
BOYS SOCCER — Santa Fe 2, Columbia 1: Trace Williams scored a goal on an assist from Peyton Palmer but the Tigers (2-2-2) fell to the Raiders (6-1) on the road thanks to a pair of goals from Jose Bustamante and Mason Kramer. CHS goalkeeper Logan Wheeldon made four saves in the loss.