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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.
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.