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Suwannee runner Ryleigh Hermanson set a new school record at the New World Fall Spectacular on Saturday, finishing with a time of 19:48. (COURTESY)

Suwannee runner Ryleigh Hermanson set a new school record at the New World Fall Spectacular on Saturday, finishing with a time of 19:48. (COURTESY)

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Hermanson sets Suwannee record at New World Fall Spectacular

NEWS STAFF
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Ryleigh Hermanson set a new Suwannee girls school record on Saturday, finishing with a time of 19:35 to place 66th out of 309 runners at the New World Fall Spectacular Elite Race at the Cecil Field Golf Course.
Branford celebrates after scoring a point against Union County during the District 6-R championship on Thursday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford celebrates after scoring a point against Union County during the District 6-R championship on Thursday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Branford, Lafayette & Suwannee seeded for playoffs

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, October 19, 2024
The volleyball playoffs are finally here. The Florida High School Athletic Association released the brackets for all classes on Saturday following the conclusion of all the state’s district tournaments, and three area teams made the postseason.
Suwannee safety Koy Frier forces a fumble with a big hit on Taylor County receiver James Mingo on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee safety Koy Frier forces a fumble with a big hit on Taylor County receiver James Mingo on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee finally finishes, pulls away from Taylor County

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, October 19, 2024
LIVE OAK — Another week, another one-score game entering the fourth quarter for Suwannee. But after a season of late-game struggles, the Bulldogs flipped the script Friday night at Langford Stadium.
Fort White running back Lecosta Byrd gets his facemask grabbed by Newberry linebacker Logan Mccloud on Friday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back Lecosta Byrd gets his facemask grabbed by Newberry linebacker Logan Mccloud on Friday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White gets scorched in Newberry

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, October 19, 2024
NEWBERRY — Fort White was a clear underdog heading into Friday’s game against Newberry. The double-reverse pass the Indians ran on the first play from scrimmage reflected that fact. The fact that the play went for negative yardage was simply a harbinger of what was to follow.
Lafayette running back Tavis Hutson runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Trenton on Friday night. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette running back Tavis Hutson runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Trenton on Friday night. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette rolls past Trenton on Senior Night

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, October 19, 2024
BRANFORD — A botched snap on the first play from scrimmage was the only bad thing to happen to Lafayette all night. After that, it was smooth sailing for the Hornets en route to victory on Senior Night.
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 10/17/24

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 17, 2024
BOYS GOLF — Lafayette 176, Madison County 204, Branford 209: Gavin Barnes took medalist honors with a 42 to lead the Hornets to victory in a tri-match over the Cowboys and Buccaneers at Quail Heights. Hayden Thomas added a 44 while Jaxson McCray and Cooper Kerby each carded a 45 for LHS.
Suwannee's volleyball team poses with the District 2-4A championship trophy after rallying to beat Wakulla on Thursday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee's volleyball team poses with the District 2-4A championship trophy after rallying to beat Wakulla on Thursday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Suwannee rallies from 2 sets down to beat Wakulla for first district title since 2016

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, October 17, 2024
LIVE OAK — Suwannee was on the verge of being swept, trailing Wakulla by two points late in the third set. But with its playoff hopes quickly dimming, the Bulldogs rallied for a 25-22 win to keep the match alive.
Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson is tackled by Lafayette’s Joseph Smith on Oct. 4. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson is tackled by Lafayette’s Joseph Smith on Oct. 4. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Newberry’s front seven to pose big problems for Fort White offense

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
FORT WHITE — The road to a potential better seed in the upcoming playoffs doesn’t start off easy for Fort White. Coming off a bye week after handling Lafayette 32-21 on Oct. 4, Indians coach Demetric Jackson said his team has been using that time to get all players’ bodies and minds right.