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Branford quarterback Damian Herrera rolls out to pass against Oak Hall on Aug. 23. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Branford quarterback Damian Herrera rolls out to pass against Oak Hall on Aug. 23. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Well-rested Branford ready to return against Trenton

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
BRANFORD — Branford last played three weeks ago when it crushed Hilliard 42-12. Since then, the Buccaneers (3-2) won via a forfeit when Saints Academy struggled to have enough players dress out. Then came Hurricane Helene, which caused the postponement of their rivalry game at Lafayette.
Lafayette volleyball players Ella McAdams (11), Havyn Richardson (middle left), Libby Beach (7) and Kiley Beach (8) celebrate after scoring a point against Columbia on Sept. 24. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette volleyball players Ella McAdams (11), Havyn Richardson (middle left), Libby Beach (7) and Kiley Beach (8) celebrate after scoring a point against Columbia on Sept. 24. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 10/1/24

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
BOYS GOLF — Suwannee 156, P.K. Yonge 167: Carter Cannon and Ty Hurst each shot a 1-over-36 to share medalist honors and lead the Bulldogs over the Blue Wave at Mark Bostick Golf Course. Dawso Wolley added a 41 and William Slaughter capped the scoring with a 43.
Suwannee receiver MJ Rossin tries to avoid Appling County tacklers as he runs up the field on Sept. 20. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee receiver MJ Rossin tries to avoid Appling County tacklers as he runs up the field on Sept. 20. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee-Wakulla district matchup rescheduled for Oct. 15

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
LIVE OAK — From where Suwannee head coach Kyler Hall sits, there was an easy solution to rescheduling last week’s canceled game at Wakulla. With the District 2-3A game a must play and the Bulldogs and War Eagles not sharing a bye week, Hall was hopeful Suwannee could just replace St.
Columbia running back Jerome Horne is tackled St. Augustine defensive back Marquell Elmore on Wednesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Jerome Horne is tackled St. Augustine defensive back Marquell Elmore on Wednesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: St. Augustine jumps on Columbia early, takes control of District 3-4A

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
It poured in more ways than one. Much like the rainstorm that never let up, neither did St. Augustine in the first half, which poured on the points to blow out Columbia in the teams’ District 3-4A opener on Wednesday night. The Class 4A No.
Ron Hall, fourth from left and pictured with his family, was inducted into the Suwannee Hall of Fame in 2018. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter))

Ron Hall, fourth from left and pictured with his family, was inducted into the Suwannee Hall of Fame in 2018. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter))

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Renovated Suwannee High track renamed Ron Hall Track and Field Complex

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
LIVE OAK — Suwannee High’s new track will also have a new name. The Suwannee County School Board unanimously approved at its meeting Tuesday night to name the renovated track at SHS as the Ron Hall Track and Field Complex after the school’s legendary track coach.
The Columbia swim teams. Back row: Casey Fair (from left), Fredrick Donaway, Anderson Mitchell, Savannah Summerall, Baron Herget, Annie Glenn, Zane Bosserman, Brie Fair, Blythe Harrell and CHS exhibition swimmer Rowan Sheehan; front row: Abby Ulloa (from left), Izzy Scott, Luciana Tonetti and CHS exhibition swimmer Mackenzie Shoemaker. (COURTESY)

The Columbia swim teams. Back row: Casey Fair (from left), Fredrick Donaway, Anderson Mitchell, Savannah Summerall, Baron Herget, Annie Glenn, Zane Bosserman, Brie Fair, Blythe Harrell and CHS exhibition swimmer Rowan Sheehan; front row: Abby Ulloa (from left), Izzy Scott, Luciana Tonetti and CHS exhibition swimmer Mackenzie Shoemaker. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 9/24/24

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Columbia’s girls swim team topped Baker County, Hilliard and Union County in a quad match, while the boys finished third. The Tigers won seven events, all from the girls team. Individual victories included Brie Fair in the 100 backstroke (1:14.17) and 100 breaststroke (1:22.
Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins drops back to pass during Tuesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins drops back to pass during Tuesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia faces St. Augustine on Wednesday with Collins back at QB

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
The bad news is that Columbia has to play on short rest. The good news is that the Tigers will have their starting quarterback back for their biggest game of the season. Sophomore Xavier Collins will make his season debut behind center Wednesday when Columbia (2-3) hosts St.