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Jessica Robinson (right) has been hired as Fort White’s new softball coach. (COURTESY)

Jessica Robinson (right) has been hired as Fort White’s new softball coach. (COURTESY)

PREP SOFTBALL: Fort White hires Robinson to take over program

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, November 14, 2024
FORT WHITE — Fort White High School announced Thursday that it is hiring Jessica Robinson as its new softball coach, pending school board approval Robinson moves over from Fort White Middle School, where she led the team to a 14-1-1 record and the SMAC championship last season as its head coach.
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 11/13/24

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
GIRLS SOCCER — Fort White 8, Hamilton County 0: Anndersn Fuller scored four goals while Johanna Angelo, Emily Bell, Cammill Douglas and Gabriella Serrano each scored a goal to lead the Indians (1-2) to a mercy-rule win over the Trojans (0-2) on the road for their first victory of the season.
Columbia running back Jerome Horne fights through a tackle from St. Augustine defensive back Braylon James on Sept. 25. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Jerome Horne fights through a tackle from St. Augustine defensive back Braylon James on Sept. 25. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia will play with ‘hair on fire’ vs. top-seeded St. Augustine in Region 1-4A quarterfinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Hand Caden Bolstein a match. Columbia’s defensive tackle has the key to upsetting top-seeded St. Augustine in the Region 1-4A quarterfinals. “You just have to go out there with your hair on fire,” Bolstein said.
Suwannee running back Clay Starling celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Godby on Sept. 13. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee running back Clay Starling celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Godby on Sept. 13. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee gets second shot at Godby in Region 1-3A quarterfinals

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
LIVE OAK — Suwannee has gotten a second chance. Two months after blowing an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter against Godby, the Bulldogs will open the Class 3A playoffs right back in Tallahassee against the Cougars at 7 p.m. Friday at Gene Cox Stadium in the Region 1-3A quarterfinals.
Branford running back Ollie James dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Hamilton County on Nov. 1. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford running back Ollie James dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Hamilton County on Nov. 1. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford faces daunting task against top-ranked Hawthorne in Rural playoff opener

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
BRANFORD ­— Despite the growing list of key injuries throughout this trying season, Branford was able to survive with a respectable 6-3 record. For their resilience, the 16th-ranked Buccaneers were rewarded with a playoff berth, but they’ll face a huge challenge in No.
Lafayette receiver Jordan Murphy races into the end zone for a touchdown against Trenton on Oct. 18. (FILE)

Lafayette receiver Jordan Murphy races into the end zone for a touchdown against Trenton on Oct. 18. (FILE)

PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette hoping for ‘carbon copy’ result at Cottondale in Rural playoff opener

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
MAYO — The 160-mile trek to Cottondale High School won’t be anything new for Lafayette. When the Hornets make the two-and-half-hour trip west Friday for the first round of the Class Rural state playoffs, they’ll be following a similar script from their previous game. On Nov.
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 11/12/24

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
BOYS SOCCER — Columbia 2, Eastside 0: Cody Bass scored a goal on an assist from Sebastian Haley and Bass assisted another goal by Cayden Weatherspoon to lead the Tigers (1-1-1) to a road win over the Rams (1-1-1). Goalkeeper Logan Wheeldon made two saves to record the shutout.
Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins gathers a snap in the rain during the Tigers’ contest against St. Augustine on Sept. 25. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins gathers a snap in the rain during the Tigers’ contest against St. Augustine on Sept. 25. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Making the case for surprise playoff runs in the area

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
After a long wait, the playoffs are finally here. And while all five teams in the area were fortunate enough to qualify for regionals, the path ahead for each of them is rugged. Those paths could also be quite short.