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Suwannee safety Kamden Lang tackles Godby quarterback Lazarus Chambers last Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee safety Kamden Lang tackles Godby quarterback Lazarus Chambers last Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee expects smash-mouth rushing attack from Appling County

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
LIVE OAK — On its first trip out of state in five years, Suwannee likely won’t be fooled Friday night. When the Bulldogs visit Baxley, Georgia, to face Appling County at 7:30 p.m. Friday, they know exactly what to expect from the Pirates: a smash-mouth rushing attack.
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 9/17/24

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
BOYS GOLF — Columbia 179, Gainesville 204: Trenton Kirby and Valin Capen were co-medalists with a pair of 44s to lead the Tigers over the Hurricanes at The Country Club of Lake City. Cooper Willis added a 45 and Adyn Petit finished with a 46 to round out the scoring for CHS.
Columbia linebacker Chris Jordan sits on the trainer's table after suffering a high-ankle sprain during Friday's game against Madison County. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Chris Jordan sits on the trainer's table after suffering a high-ankle sprain during Friday's game against Madison County. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: CHS LB Chris Jordan's injury not serious, ruled high-ankle sprain

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, September 16, 2024
The Columbia Tigers didn’t catch many breaks in Friday’s loss to Madison County, but they did get one this weekend. After suffering what was feared to be a serious injury in that 18-13 defeat, further tests this weekend showed that linebacker Chris Jordan only suffered a high-ankle sprain.
Suwannee hitter Kaleah Tucker sets up a teammate for a shot against Columbia on Sept. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee hitter Kaleah Tucker sets up a teammate for a shot against Columbia on Sept. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 9/16/24

NEWS STAFF
Monday, September 16, 2024
BOYS GOLF — Oak Hall 164, Columbia 170: Adyn Petit shot a 37 but the Tigers dropped their match to the Eagles at The Country Club of Lake City. Also scoring for CHS were Valin Capen with a 41, Cooper Willis with a 43 and Trenton Kirby with a 49.
Suwannee golfer Ryan Donaldson on her visit to Oklahoma. (COURTESY)

Suwannee golfer Ryan Donaldson on her visit to Oklahoma. (COURTESY)

GIRLS GOLF: Suwannee's Ryan Donaldson commits to Oklahoma

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, September 16, 2024
LIVE OAK — One month into her junior year, Suwannee golfer Ryan Donaldson has already aced one major test. While taking an official visit to the University of Oklahoma this past weekend, Donaldson committed to the Sooners as part of their 2026 recruiting class.
Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell gets wrapped up by Madison County defensive back Sean Williams following a catch on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell gets wrapped up by Madison County defensive back Sean Williams following a catch on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia struggles to finish drives, falls to Madison County

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Missed opportunities were the theme of Columbia’s night Friday. The Tigers failed to convert two fourth downs on Madison County’s side of the 50, another near midfield, and also turned the ball over twice — once in the red zone and another inside their own 20 that led to a Cowboys’ touchdown.