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Suwannee defensive back Jeremy Webb makes a tackle against Baker County on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee defensive back Jeremy Webb makes a tackle against Baker County on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee desperate to snap 4-game skid with Taylor County visiting

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
LIVE OAK — Taylor County won’t be the typical homecoming opponent Friday night at Langford Stadium. Even coming off a 50-7 loss to Florida High on Monday, the Bulldogs will come to Suwannee for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff with a sparkling 6-1 record and a lot of confidence that comes with that great start.
Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson fights for extra yardage against Branford on Monday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson fights for extra yardage against Branford on Monday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette quickly turns attention to Trenton after big win over Branford

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
MAYO — Fresh off an emotional win over its rival, Lafayette must quickly to its attention to a new foe four days later. Following a 40-7 win over Branford on Monday, the Hornets will face off against Trenton on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in a “home game” at Branford High’s Cleve Sikes Field.
Suwannee volleyball player Jordyn Chandler returns a shot against Columbia on Sept. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee volleyball player Jordyn Chandler returns a shot against Columbia on Sept. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Branford, Suwannee advance to district finals in volleyball

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
VOLLEYBALL — Leon 3, Columbia 0: No. 3 seed Columbia was swept by No. 2 seed Leon in a 25-12, 25-12, 25-15 final at LHS. The Lions (13-11) advanced to face top-seeded Chiles, which swept No. 4 seed Lincoln, in the district championship Thursday.
Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Branford on Monday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Branford on Monday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette handles Branford for 17th straight win in rivalry

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Monday, October 14, 2024
BRANFORD — The scoreboard at Cleve Sikes Field was as lopsided as it could get. But all the same, Lafayette’s bench erupted and ran toward it for a team photo when the clock there hit triple zeroes.
Columbia’s swim teams. Front row: Gabby Tonetti (from left), Casey Fair, Mackenzie Shoemaker, Abbi Ulloa, Luciana Tonetti, Rowen Sheehan, Annie Glenn, Baron Herget and Anderson Mitchell; back row: Izzy Scott (from left), Brie Fair, Savannah Summerall, Blythe Harrell, Zane Bosserman and Fredrick Donaway. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s swim teams. Front row: Gabby Tonetti (from left), Casey Fair, Mackenzie Shoemaker, Abbi Ulloa, Luciana Tonetti, Rowen Sheehan, Annie Glenn, Baron Herget and Anderson Mitchell; back row: Izzy Scott (from left), Brie Fair, Savannah Summerall, Blythe Harrell, Zane Bosserman and Fredrick Donaway. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 10/14/24

NEWS STAFF
Monday, October 14, 2024
BOYS GOLF — Ponte Vedra 288, Fleming Island 301, Suwannee 330, St. Augustine 330, Santa Fe 333, Columbia 364: William Slaughter and Ty Hurst tied for 13th with a 79 to lead the Bulldogs to a third-place finish at the Suwannee Invitational at The Country Club of Lake City.
Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins runs away from pressure applied by St. Augustine defensive back Braylon James on Sept. 25. (BRENT KUYKLENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins runs away from pressure applied by St. Augustine defensive back Braylon James on Sept. 25. (BRENT KUYKLENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: FHSAA pushes start of playoffs back a week following pair of hurricanes

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, October 14, 2024
The Florida High School Athletic Association is pushing the start of the football playoffs back a week following the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Executive Director Craig Damon announced the decision in a virtual press conference Monday afternoon.
The Columbia swims teams: Izzy Scott (back row, from left), Brie Fair, Emma Fielding, Savannah Summerall, Blythe Harrell, Baron Herget, Zane Bosserman and Anderson Mitchell; Fredrick Donaway (front row, from left), Gabby Tonetti, Casey Fair, Abbi Ulloa, Luciana Tonetti, Mackenzie Shoemaker, Rowen Sheehan and Annie Glenn. (COURTESY)

The Columbia swims teams: Izzy Scott (back row, from left), Brie Fair, Emma Fielding, Savannah Summerall, Blythe Harrell, Baron Herget, Zane Bosserman and Anderson Mitchell; Fredrick Donaway (front row, from left), Gabby Tonetti, Casey Fair, Abbi Ulloa, Luciana Tonetti, Mackenzie Shoemaker, Rowen Sheehan and Annie Glenn. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 10/12/24

NEWS STAFF
Sunday, October 13, 2024
BOYS SWIMMING — Saint Francis Catholic 179, Columbia 45: Baron Herget delivered the only victories for the Tigers, winning the 200 IM (2:31.94) and 100 breaststroke (1:19.44).