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Columbia middle hitter Cassidy O'Neal fires a shot at Lafayette's Brooke Lamb (1) and Sophia Kendrick (9) on Sept. 24. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia middle hitter Cassidy O'Neal fires a shot at Lafayette's Brooke Lamb (1) and Sophia Kendrick (9) on Sept. 24. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 10/3/24

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 3, 2024
VOLLEYBALL — Columbia 3, Dixie County 0: Sinei Wood had 11 kills, two aces and 17 digs, while Cassidy O’Neal finished with 10 kills, four blocks and an ace to lead the Tigers (12-7) to a 25-16, 25-23, 25-13 sweep of the Bears (8-12) at home.
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 10/2/24

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
VOLLEYBALL — Fort White 3, Cedar Key 2: Cassidy Nesselt had 11 kills and five blocks, and Anndersn Fuller added 10 kills to lead the Indians (4-7) to victory over the Sharks (6-6) at home.
Columbia receiver Bynton Edge turns up the field after catch against St. Augustine on Sept. 25. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Bynton Edge turns up the field after catch against St. Augustine on Sept. 25. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia can boost playoff hopes with win over highly-ranked Bolles

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Time is running out for Columbia to make a playoff push. The Tigers still sit in ninth in Region 1-4A in the latest FHSAA playoff rankings with a 1.924 rating behind Arnold’s 2.401 for the final playoff spot following last week’s 27-7 loss to St.
Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson scrambles away from pressure against Fernandina Beach on Sept. 13. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson scrambles away from pressure against Fernandina Beach on Sept. 13. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Dual-threat QBs highlight matchup between Fort White and Lafayette

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
FORT WHITE — Both Fort White and Lafayette feature dangerous dual-threat quarterbacks. The Hornets also possess Jordan Murphy, who is averaging more than 100 yards receiving per game so far this season. Yet, when LHS visits Arrowhead Stadium for a 7:30 p.m.
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.