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TEACHER OF THE YEAR COUNTY Sheriff getting Gatzke gets it 5 Fords, Today Organ concert not 10 Alex Pattavina, a Julliard 3A Additional request graduate and Master cut in half by BOCC. Degree candidate in organ performance, returns to By CARL MCKINNEY present an amazing recital [email protected] at First United Methodist The art of haggling was Church Lake City today at on full display at Thursday 7:00 pm. A love offering will night’s Columbia County be taken up for Pattavina Commission meeting, where to help defray his costs the board negotiated with for presenting the recital Sheriff Mark Hunter to cut A reception will follow in his $402,000 request for new Fellowship Hall for him at vehicles in the conclusion of the event. half. The This recital is supported Sheriff’s by the Gainesville Florida Office bud- chapter of the American geted for 10 Guild of Organists, which vehicles this recognizes outstanding year. But international concert organ- Hunter Hunter said ists. First United Methodist that number is located at 973 S. Marion needs to be increased to 20 Ave. or else the agency will have to deal with the sticker shock Arbor Day of purchasing an even larger number all at once in the The Lake City/Columbia future, potentially costing tax- County Arbor Day pro- Photos by TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter payers more in the long-term. gram will honor Ken “We need to address this,” Cheek, the District 2 land- TOP: Megan Gatzke (left), gives Hunter said. scape architect for the her father, Alan Gatzke, a kiss Florida Department of on the check at the same time BOCC continued on 2A Transportation. A reception as her mother, Mary Gatzke. will be held in his honor LEFT: Columbia County today from 11 a.m. to noon Schools’ Teacher of the Year at the Clubhouse on Lake representatives: Tiffany Smith Isabella. The Lake City (front row, from left), Rebecca VA marks Garden Club is hosting the MacLaren, Alan Gatzke, reception. The public is Jessica Milton and Phyllis MLK Day invited to attend. Dreger. (Middle row, from left): Charquita Dillard, Kim Mixon, By CARL MCKINNEY Pickleball tournament Amanda Burgess and Heather [email protected] Giebeig. (Back row, from left): More than 120 compet- Unity, equality and sacri- itors are participating in Mary Dew, Rachelle Lilly, John fice were the central themes the fourth annual Lake Cole, DeShay Harris and Erinn at an MLK Day ceremony City Winter Blast Pickleball Koch. Story, 3A. hosted by the Lake City VA Tournament, held at the Medical Center on Thursday Richardson Community morning, where veterans Center in Lake City from gathered with their families Friday through Monday. Genetic information bill gets quick backing and caregivers to celebrate the civil rights leader’s life. Hosted by the Lake City Incoming House Speaker surance companies from using without any debate, and commit- A crowd gathered in the Columbia County Pickleball Chris Sprowls had little trouble customers’ genetic information in tee Chairman Ray Rodrigues, hospital’s auditorium, waiting Thursday convincing members changing, denying or canceling R-Estero, praised Sprowls for Club, the tournament will for the event to start at 11 of a House health-care panel to policies. introducing the bill. draw players from across a.m. Attendees clapped along approve legislation that would Members of the House Health “I think our privacy is import- North Central Florida, as with the VA choir to the tune prohibit life-insurance, long-term & Human Services Committee ant,” Rodrigues said. of “We are the World,” then care insurance and disability-in- passed Sprowls’ bill (HB 1189) —­ News Service of Florida WEEKEND continued on 2A KING continued on 2A GW HUNTER 1130 WEST US 90 386-752-5890 VISIT YOUR LOCAL CHEVRON STATION

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Newton Thought for Today gave an impassioned ser- mon about fighting inequal- Two hundred million Americans, and there ain’t two heard the hospital’s associ- good catchers among ‘em. ate director, Chad Adams, ity, showing empathy for people of different groups — Casey Stengel, 1890-1975 U.S. baseball manager draw parallels between the and standing together as a sacrifices made by Martin community to reject preju- Luther King Jr. and those of dice in all its forms. service members. The main message was Winning Lottery Numbers “He encouraged “say something,” a phrase Pick 3: (Wednesday p.m.) 9-9-3 Americans to come together Anthony repeated to encour- Pick 4: (Wednesday p.m.) 8-2-8-1 to strengthen our commu- age the audience to speak Fantasy 5: (Wednesday) 1-7-9-22-26 nities and acknowledged up in the face of injustice. dignity and respect for all “Dr. King understood that human beings,” Adams said, in order to say something, See an error? praising King’s “legacy of we must first hear what The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news service.” other people’s concerns CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter Newton, right, is pictured with Adams. items. If you have a concern, question, or suggestion, The keynote speaker was are,” Newton said. please call the editor. Corrections and clarifications will run in this space. Thanks for reading. make sure your deputies budget cycle,” Murphy •Commissioner Bucky BOCC have what they need, but asked. 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FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2020 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 3A FWES math teacher honored by district By TONY BRITT [email protected] A veteran educator with more than 40 years’ experience as a school administrator, teacher, bus driver and even a custodian when necessary can add a new line to his resume — Columbia County Schools’ Teacher of the Year. Alan Gatzke, a Fort White Elementary School fifth-grade math and sci- ence teacher, was named the school district’s 2021 Teacher of the Year Award winner Thursday after- noon, edging out 13 other teachers representing schools in the district. “It is just an honor, it really is,” Gatzke said, following the ceremony. “You work hard every day. You do what you do and you see other people doing the same thing, but to be recognized by your peers and the community, it just means a lot to me.” Gatzke, 65, worked in Broward County for 38 years as an educator before coming to Columbia County to teach. While working in Broward County, he served in a Photos by TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter variety of positions ranging ABOVE: Alan Gatske (left), a Fort White Elementary School math and science teacher who was named the Columbia County Schools’ 2021 from principal to perform- Teacher of the Year Award winner on Thursday, stands with Michael Christie, Fort White Elementary School principal following the award ing custodial duties. Gatzke ceremony. BELOW: Gatske poses with the Teacher of the Year finalists. Tiffany Smith (front row, from left), Rebecca MacLaren, Gatzke, had been a teacher of the Jessica Milton and Phyllis Dreger. (Middle row, from left): Charquita Dillard, Kim Mixon, Amanda Burgess and Heather Giebeig. (Back row, year representative for his from left): Mary Dew, Rachelle Lilly, John Cole, DeShay Harris and Erinn Koch. school back in the 1980s, but never held the title for “He’s a retired principal, at Fort White Elementary an entire school district. 43 years’ experience, he School the entire time. That changed Thursday knows what it means to be Gatzke said he was sur- when he was selected as at an elementary school day- prised when he first learned the county’s top teacher in, day-out . . . He realizes that he was selected as the for 2021 before a stand- that it’s not a sprint; that it’s Fort White Elementary ing-room-only crowd at a marathon, and it’s really School Teacher of the Year Parkview Baptist Church. the journey, not necessarily representative. Gatzke said he enjoys the destination,” Christie “When Mr. Christie the subjects that he teach- said. “So, he works hard came to the door, knocked es, especially math, and he each and every day — even and said you were voted for does a lot of research on during the summer to make our teacher of the year this his own to develop strate- sure he is on his ‘A’ game year, I wanted to represent gies and methods to help when the kids need him the them well,” Gatzke said. the students learn. most. I can’t say enough “That’s because there are Michael Christie, Fort great things about him. He so many other deserving White Elementary School exemplifies everything you people that are on the principal, said Gatzke’s expe- want in a teacher.” staff, but I feel very happy rience as a veteran educator Gatzke is in the middle I can represent them and is an asset that he brings of his fifth year of working do it in such a way and be to the table that makes the in the Columbia School recognized by the [school] entire school better. District. He’s been a teacher district for that.” CHS secretary recognized for going the extra mile

By TONY BRITT the school system.” [email protected] Starling was the CHS school-re- lated employee representative for Operating amid organized 2017-18 as well, but Thursday was chaos is often what it takes when the first time she’s won the title working as a Columbia High for the entire school district. School secretary. She said she was appreciative Whether it’s working with the that her work was recognized by 150 teachers on different mat- her bosses, peers and colleagues. ters, answering telephones, help- “It’s hard to put into words,” ing parents who visit the school she said of the recognition. “I or dealing with a variety of stu- love each and every one of them, dent needs, Candace Starling has and I’m actually shocked. But shown the dedication it takes to I’m thankful, and I love going to handle all that the job requires. work every day because of them. She loves it. They’re like my family. It’s a big Her dedication, professionalism family and that’s who I’m happy and willingness to go the extra to be with, part of a family.” mile has made her a valued asset, Trey Hosford, Columbia High not only at Columbia High School, School principal, said he was excit- but as a school district employee. ed that Starling is receiving the Starling has done the job so recognition for the work she does. effectively, that she was named “She’s very deserving of this the school district’s 2020 School- recognition,” he said. “She does Related Employee of the Year on TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter an amazing job for us every Thursday at an award ceremony at Steve Nelson (from left), Columbia School Board chairman poses with Candace Starling and Lex single day at Columbia High Parkview Baptist Church, recog- Carswell, Columbia Schools’ Superintendent after Starling, a CHS secretary, was named the 2020 School. This is her third year as nizing the school district’s top sup- School-Related Employee of the Year Award winner Thursday. school secretary and she goes port staff. She won the local award above and beyond to help every- from a field of support staff mem- trict administrative complex. started working at the school in shock,” she said after the cere- one — students, faculty and bers representing the other county Starling, 38, is in her third year 2015 in a different position. mony. “But, I love my job, love staff. She spends as much time public schools and the school dis- as a CHS secretary, although she “I’m shocked, completely in what I do and love working with on that campus as anyone.” OBITUARIES Mr. Edward Leroy Elinor Kidd and the late Edward He had worked with the VA as a and her husband Russell, Nancy DEES-PARRISH FAMILY Obituaries are paid advertise- Thomas Jr. Leroy Thomas Sr. He was pre- cook and was of the Baptist faith. Royals and her husband Eugene, FUNERAL HOME located at ments. For details, call the Lake Mr. Edward Leroy Thomas Jr., ceded in death by a brother: James Edward was an avid collector of and Rebecca Thomas; several 458 S. Marion Ave, Lake City, City Reporter’s classified depart- 76, passed away in the late after- Thomas stamps, coins, and knives. grandchildren, nieces, nephews, Florida 32025. ment at 752-1293. noon hours, on Tuesday, January Mr. Thomas, a veteran of the He is survived by his mother: other relatives and friends. Please sign the online guestbook 7, 2019, at his residence in Lake United States Army, completed Catherine Dicks; one son: Robert; Memorialization was by Crema- at www.parrishfamilyfuneral- City, Florida. two tours of duty in the Vietnam two daughters: Debbie & Cathy; tion. home.com. Mr. Thomas was born July 3, War with the 82nd and 101st Air- four sisters: Sandra Cook and her Arrangements are under the di- 1943, in Lake City, to Catherine borne. husband Larry, Joyce Cheshire rection of the

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OUR OPINION You’ve earned it, Mr. Gatzke lan Gatzke, a fifth-grade math and science teacher at Fort White Elementary, has been A at it for more than 40 years. Thursday afternoon at Parkview Baptist, he final- ly got the recognition he deserves, claiming the title of district Teacher of the Year. Congratulations, sir. Like most teachers, Gatzke doesn’t do it for rewards. But now that he’s got the big one, it sure feels good. “You work hard every day. You do what you do and you see other people doing the same thing, but to be recognized by your peers and the community, it just means a lot to me,” Gatzke told our reporter after Thursday’s ceremony. Gatzke moved up here from Broward County, and their loss was certainly our gain. POLITICAL SEASON’S OFF AND RUNNING Thank you, Mr. Gatzke, for your decades of devo- tion to the students whose minds you’ve helped mold. Thank you as well to all your colleagues, whether they were on stage with you Thursday or not. Making our picks Teaching is a tough job. We are deeply grateful that people like you are won’t mention any names, but a When we get a chance to chat still willing to take it on. buddy of mine was running for with these candidates, we ask their Ilocal office and expected our take on the big issues of the day endorsement when I was editor of for the post they are seeking. A fair TODAY IN HISTORY the Suwannee Democrat in Live number of them are totally unfamil- Oak some years back. iar with the matters currently under On this date: He didn’t get the nod and it scrutiny. wasn’t even close. I’ll study real hard if I’m elected, In 1781, during the Revolutionary War, American forc- My “friend” quit speaking to me say some, which gets it exactly es defeated the British in the Battle of Cowpens, South after that and took to telling people backward. We don’t want someone Carolina. I wasn’t much of a friend, or so I Robert Bridges hitting the books just because they In 1806, Thomas Jefferson’s daughter, Martha, gave heard. [email protected] won. We want somebody who is birth to James Madison Randolph, the first child born in Next time I saw him I thanked running because they’ve already the White House. him for bad-mouthing me around One thing we like to note is studied the issues and thinks they In 1893, Hawaii’s monarchy was overthrown as a town. whether they attend meetings of can do a better job. group of businessmen and sugar planters forced Queen We had just begun the practice the body or board they wish to We examine their record careful- Lili’uokalani to abdicate. The 19th president of the of endorsing candidates at the join. ly, especially in the case of incum- United States, Rutherford B. Hayes, died in Fremont, Democrat and folks weren’t quite bents, then follow them on the cam- Ohio, at age 70. sure how it was going to work. Next time I saw paign trail to see how adept they In 1917, Denmark ceded the Virgin Islands to the That I chose not to support a him I thanked him for are at presenting their message to United States for $25 million. personal friend because I thought bad-mouthing me around you, the voting public. In 1929, the cartoon character Popeye the Sailor made someone else better qualified gave town. That I chose not In the end, though, we aren’t his debut in the “Thimble Theatre” comic strip. us a much-needed shot of credibili- to support a personal here to tell anyone how to vote. In 1953, a prototype of the Chevrolet Corvette was ty, I told him. friend because I thought That is a God-given right for you unveiled during the General Motors Motorama at the He didn’t punch me in the someone else better to exercise any way you wish. We Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. mouth but it would have been qualified gave us a share our opinion and you are free In 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered worth it if he had. I am always much-needed shot of to make use of whatever portion his farewell address in which he warned against “the more than willing to take one of it you like, should you find any acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or for the team when an important credibility, I told him. part helpful. unsought, by the military-industrial complex.” principle of electoral politics is at Things are moving fast this time. In 1966, a U.S. Air Force B-52 carrying four unarmed stake. That would make sense, but you’d It’s only January, but the candidates hydrogen bombs crashed on the Spanish coast. (Three As the local political season heats be surprised how many people want are out and about already. Plus of the bombs were quickly recovered, but the fourth up in 2020 — and this one’s already to be, say, a county commissioner there are more to come. wasn’t recovered until April.) The Simon & Garfunkel looking to be a scorcher — a brief never having bothered to show up to We have started sizing them up album “Sounds of Silence” was released by Columbia recap of our practice here at the see what commissioners do. (When and recommend you do the same. Records. Reporter is in order. they do finally show, they are often It may be early, but this ballot’s In 1977, convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, 36, was We recommend candidates as a disappointed. Commissioners spend going to be stuffed with plenty of shot by a firing squad at Utah State Prison in the first public service based on our pro- most of their time balancing the hard choices. U.S. execution in a decade. fessional observations and daily county budget and building roads In 1984, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Sony Corp. of experience covering the post that — not nearly so glitzy a pursuit as n Robert Bridges is editor of the America v. Universal City Studios, Inc., ruled 5-4 that the individual is seeking. some might think.) Lake City Reporter. use of home video cassette recorders to tape television programs for private viewing did not violate federal copy- right laws. n Associated Press I don’t like Ms. Markle. That doesn’t make me racist hen Prince Harry ticularly cruel. Lake City Reporter and Meghan Markle And certainly, her decision to Lake City Reporter Wannounced that they were step back from royal life after such Serving Columbia County Since 1874 “stepping back” from their duties as a short time raises questions about senior royals, it triggered a number gratitude. After all, the royal family TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride of interesting reactions on this side threw her an amazing wedding for residents of Columbia and ­surrounding coun‑ of the pond. (with public money), for the reno- The Lake City Reporter is published with pride Some Americans lifted their vation of her exquisite home (with ties by Community Newspapers Inc. noses in the air and said, “We public money), sent her on two forWe residents believe ofstrong Columbia newspapers and ­surrounding build strong coun ‑ fought a revolution not to have to fabulous world tours (with public communitiesties by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” pay attention to these people. Not Christine M. Flowers money) and showered her with OurWe believeprimary strong goal is newspapers to publish distinguished­ build strong and interested.” (Of course, these were [email protected] praise whenever she appeared at profitablecommunities community —‑“Newspapers-­oriented getnewspapers. things done!” the same folks who kept comment- public outings. ThisOur primary­mission goalwill beis toaccomplis publish heddistinguished­ through the and ing on social media about how “not unfavorable comparisons with Kate In fact, it is this public gener- teamworkprofitable communityof professionals-­oriented dedicated newspapers. to truth, interested” they were when no one Middleton and essentially nitpick- osity that is at the root of another integrityThis ­mission and hard will work.be accomplished through the asked for their opinion in the first ing every aspect of her life. Meghan criticism. Her unprec- teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, place.) And there have been some clear edented insistence on privacy is integrity and hard work. Some people argued whether incidents of racism, especially when something that the British do not Todd Wilson, Publisher Harry was a henpecked husband a BBC journalist likened Harry and expect from their royals. Unlike Robert Bridges, Editor who should not let his commoner Meghan’s new baby Archie to an Diana, Fergie, Kate and pretty JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor wife drive a wedge between him ape. That should not be tolerated. much every other royal mother, SueRobert Brannon, Bridges, Controller Editor and the rest of the Windsors, while Meghan refused to be photo- others took Meghan’s side and Meghan has shown a capacity graphed coming out of the hospital DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident argued that she had been unfairly for mean-spiritedness in cut- with baby Archie. It’s not like the TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman treated by those stuffy old Brits ting off communication with Brits paid for the baby, but they did and had every right to pen her own family, simply because they have an expectation of seeing him. Declaration of Independence. embarrassed her. Her treat- As a society, we cannot get to the But there was one reaction which ment of her father, with whom point where criticizing someone troubled me, because it was both she is voluntarily estranged, is who happens to be black or anoth- LETTERS POLICY predictable, and designed to put particularly cruel. er minority is viewed as being “all people on the defensive: calling all about race.” Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly­ written critics of the Duchess racist. Meghan Markle is a world lead- and ­double spaced. Letters will be edited for length and There is no denying that the But it is possible to criticize er and a public figure. While that Meghan Markle without being libel. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s British press can be cruel to mem- doesn’t take away her right to any bers of the royal family. Remember racist. The fact that I don’t like privacy, it also does not exempt name, address and ­telephone number for verification. when they called Fergie the Meghan Markle has nothing to do her from criticism. Dismissing gen- Letters and guest columns are the opinions of the writers­ “Duchess of Pork” and ridiculed the with her skin color. It has to do, as uine critiques about her is unfair and not necessarily those of the Lake City Reporter. looks of Camilla Parker Bowles? someone once said, with the con- because it both silences legitimate And of course many people, includ- tent of her character. criticism of a person’s character BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL ing Prince Harry, blame the press Meghan has shown a capacity while, at the same time, diminishes for having essentially hounded for mean-spiritedness in cutting off the impact of real racism. 32056; or drop off at 180 E. 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Are we asking the or proclaimed to Bible reading and prayer silently to God, how would school to do something T the body of Christ in the in public schools were anyone know? How would we are not willing to do Colossian church. Please unconstitutional, misun- they stop him? ourselves? read Colossian 2:8-15 as derstandings about prayer Those of you who Paul wrote to the we learn about someone and Bible reading in public want prayer in school, Ephesians and said, named “No One.” schools have abounded. how would you feel if “Fathers, do not provoke Paul wrote to the This issue was resur- Gary King your child’s teacher was your children to anger, Colossian believers to let “no rected when in a political [email protected] a Muslim and wanted to but bring them up in the one” delude you with plausi- rally in January President lead the class in a prayer discipline and instruction Robert Bass ble arguments, (2vs.4). Then Donald Trump declared to Allah? Or would you of the Lord,” Ephesians [email protected] he wrote, “that no one take his plans to “safeguard stu- want to take that teacher’s 6:4. The spiritual nurturing What it did not do was you captive by philosophy dents’ and teachers’ First freedom of religion away? of children is ultimately Jesus Christ who knew no to take away the right of and empty deceit, accord- Amendment rights to pray Do you want prayer in the responsibility of the sin became sin for us so that a student or a teacher to ing to the human tradition, in our schools.” Sounds school because you do not parents, not the school we could have the righteous- pray or read their Bible according to the elemental good on the campaign trail set the example of praying system. ness of God. (2 Corinthians during their own time. spirits (principles) of the when pandering to your and reading your Bible at If you believe the nation 5:21), Paul wrote to the It is not against the world, and not according to white evangelical support home? and our school system Galatians, “I have been cru- Constitution for a student Christ. (Vs.8). base, but it is misleading. What I have witnessed is headed in the wrong cified with Christ. It is no to bring a Bible to school So what were the What this decision did in our country is more direction, God has said, “If longer I who live, but Christ in their book bag or for Colossian believers to do was to prevent an agent freedoms are lost not My people who are called who lives in me. And the life a teacher to bring one to with someone named “No of the state, which is because they are taken by name will humble that I now live in the flesh school in their briefcase. One’s” teaching that was what a school teacher is, from us but because we themselves and pray … I I live by faith in the Son of In fact, the right to do that going to take them captive from leading a religiously fail to exercise them. Was will hear from heaven,” 2 God, who loved me and gave very thing is protected by in their walk with the diverse group of minors in a freedom taken from us the Constitution as subse- Lord? Paul, the Lord’s Bible reading and prayer. quent cases have proven. or did we simply surren- KING continued on 6A The gospel message is not just messenger, instruct- about salvation and being born ed the Colossian again, it is also about applying believers then and us today to look to Jesus. the gospel to our lives daily. You must seek healing before it is too late Earlier, in chapter himself for me. (Galatians 1:15-20, he brought out the Angie Land has discontin- 2:20) God disarmed the rul- HEART MATTERS preeminence of Christ. ers and authorities through ued her column. This one is “Don’t wait until problems get overwhelming before Again, he reminds us that from January 2017. the death of Christ on the being willing to work on them, either in your life or in all the fullness of God was cross. (Vs.15) What they your relationships.” pleased to dwell in him and ren’t people fasci- thought would give them then filled the believers in victory actually was used to nating? I love to ecuted and put to death. My reason for sharing him with the Holy Spirit. cause them defeat. read biographies At the end of the docu- this with you is two-fold. A We were dead in tres- So, let “no one” deceive and watch documentaries mentary, there were testi- First, if you have suffered passes, sin and the uncir- you with philosophy and that tell the story of people monies from the families of abuse and you have never cumcision of our heart, but empty deceit because God who have survived despite her victims who were dev- addressed it to the point God himself did something has won the victory for us extreme odds stacked astated, and rightly so. No of emotional healing, that we could not do for through Christ Jesus. When against them. I cheer one spoke on her behalf. please consider doing so. ourselves — he raised you get discouraged, look to for those who have sur- Angie Land No grieving parents or Find a trusted friend or a those who believe in the Christ. The gospel message vived persecution, abuse, [email protected] friends to question what Biblical Counselor to work Lord Jesus to newness of is not just about salvation neglect and prejudice. went wrong. I turned the through this with you. life. How did he do this? By and being born again, it is And I grieve for those who history began to unfold television off and went to Seek healing so that you nailing our sins to the cross also about applying the gos- don’t; those who allow it to with sexual abuse from the bed thinking how sad this don’t in turn leave victims in and Jesus, through his shed pel to our lives daily from pound them into despair, age of 8, which continued woman’s life began and your wake. Don’t think just blood on Calvary died as a that moment on and learn- bitterness, hate and an until she was about 13. By ended. She started out as because you aren’t planning substitute in our place to pay ing to walk with Jesus by unquenchable thirst for that time, she was on her a victim and ended up leav- on killing someone that you a debt that we could not pay. learning to walk in the Spirit. revenge. own and turned to prosti- ing a trail of victims in her are harmless. The truth is God knows when a per- If you have been one So a few nights ago, I tution to support herself. wake. I am the last to deny this: hurt people hurt peo- son exercises faith in the of those who has made a watched a documentary By her testimony, the first personal responsibility of ple. Find healing. Lord Jesus. And when a profession of faith in Jesus that left me feeling so time she committed mur- our own choices, but when Secondly, I mentioned sinner exercises faith in Christ and nothing has troubled that I can’t stop der, it was in self-defense. people become victims at that one form of abuse is Christ Jesus, God exerts his changed in your life then thinking about it. It was She killed a man to stop such a young age, especial- prejudice. Prejudice has power, the same power that you may want to ask Jesus about a woman who killed him from killing her. This ly of this kind of abuse, we become quite a political raised Jesus Christ from if you have truly been born a number of men and was was the point of no return can easily understand how buzz word in our society, the dead, in that person’s again, because if you hav- put to death for her crimes for her, so she kept killing, their perception of life is life and brings them to life en’t, someone named “No several years ago. Her until she was caught, pros- distorted. LAND continued on 6A in Christ Jesus. (Vs. 11-14) One” will try to deceive you. A6

6A FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2020 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER CHURCH CALENDAR Organ concert Church is located at 1275 SW McFarlane er will be the Rev. Ronald G. Williams, Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The pub- Alex Pattavina, a Julliard graduate and Avenue, adjacent to Summers Elementary Sr., of New Bethel A.M.E. Church of lic is invited to come out and join in. Master Degree candidate in organ per- School. For more information, call 386- Jacksonville. Dinner will be served after formance, returns to present an amazing 752-3513 any weekday morning. the service. Please come and celebrate Celebrate Recovery recital at First United Methodist Church this day with us. Celebrate Recovery is a highly effective Lake City today at 7 p.m. A love offering Church anniversary 12-step program available to anyone work- will be taken up for Pattavina to help Salem Primitive Baptist Church will Sunday worship ing through hurts, bad habits, hangups, defray his costs for presenting the recital have its 180th anniversary and annual Grace Lutheran Church, 9989 County or frustrating character defects. Meetings A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall meetin beginning Saturday, January 18, Road 136 in Live Oak, welcomes you to are held every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. for him at the conclusion of the event. This at 10:30 a.m., continuing Sunday, January its Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. at New Life Center, 3229 FL-47. More recital is supported by the Gainesville 19, at 10:30 a.m. A lunch is be served on Grace is a member of the Church of the information at www.NewLifeInJC.org. Florida chapter of the American Guild Saturday. The guest pastor on Sunday will Lutheran Confession, with congregations of Organists, which recognizes outstand- be Elder Chris Taylor. Salem Primative across the country and missions in many ESL classes ing international concert organists. First Baptist is located at 199 NW Salem countries around the world. Call 386-364- San Juan Mission Catholic Church United Methodist is located at 973 S. Church Court in Lake City. 1851 or visit gracelutheranliveoak@gmail. holds English as a second language class- Marion Ave. com for more information. es every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Classes Ladies Bible study are two hours in length and are taught Workshop on senior needs Parkview Baptist Church is holding a Men’s breakfast/Bible study by Cecilia Moyer, an experienced English Wesley Memorial United Methodist seven-week Bible study titled “20/20” led Join us each Wednesday morning in teacher from Panama. If interested, call Church is offering a free conference for all by Christine Caine. The course begins on Our Redeemer Fellowship Hall at 7am Janet at 386-935-2632 to register. San Juan members of our community on Saturday Monday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. at the foe a delicious and hearty breakfast, is located at 304 SE Plant Avenue in from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. regarding a Eastside campus (196 SE James Ave.) or biscuits coffee and fellowship followed Branford. number of questions faced by seniors. on Wednesday, January 29, at 10 a.m. at by a Bible study of the upcoming read- Questions covered include: Do you have the Lake Jeffery campus (268 NW Lake ings. We are dedicated to God’s Word Weekly dances a health care proxy? Do you have a living Jeffery Road). The cost of the book is $14. and Christian fellowship- proceeds from Every Friday in the multipurpose room will? Do you have power of attorney for Contact Parkview Baptist at 386-752-0681 the breakfast are divided between the of Wesley Memorial United Methodist your finances? Do you have a will? Do for more information. International Gideon’s, our missionary Church, there will be an evening of danc- you need a nursing home? Do you have in the Philippines and Our Redeemer ing, featuring music from the ’50s, ’60s a memorial (funeral) plan? Do you need Dual Day Lutheran. Come, there is a place for you at and ’70s, including waltzes, country line hospice care? And more. Representatives Union A.M.E. Church, 357 NW Queen the table. 5056 SW State Road 47. dancing and rock ’n’ roll. Doors open at from Morgan & Morgan Law, Edward Road in Lake City, will be celebrating its 6 p.m., and the dancing begins at 7 p.m. Jones Investments, Gateway Funeral anual Dual Day program on February 9. Bible study and runs to 9 p.m. Bring a covered dish Home, Willow Brook/Willow Creek The women’s program will be at 11 a.m. True Church of God in Unity, 639 NE for the 6:30 p.m. dinner. Sodas and snacks Nursing Homes, and Community Hospice and the speaker will be Associate Minister Annie Mattox Street in Lake City, holds will be provided. Dress casual. There is a will be on hand to provide professional Josephine “Josie” Deamus of Saint Mark Bible study sessions on Tuesdays from $7 admission charge. Wesley Memorial advice. Light refreshments will be provid- A.M.E. Church of Orlando. The men’s 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It also has noonday is located at 1272 SW McFarlane Ave. in ed. Wesley Memorial United Methodist service will be at 3 p.m. and the speak- prayer on Thursdays and prayer meetings Lake City. Haiti’s church bells are ringing again

By JACQUELINE CHARLES $100 million, of which $33 “If I had to say what my have affected everything Miami Herald million was designated for this program represents in from the cost and availabili- church reconstruction, while terms of what’s been rebuilt, ty of construction materials PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti the rest went to support the it represents between 70% to workers’ ability to get to — The imposing concrete new humanitarian crisis. In and 80% of the funds for their job sites. facade of St. Gerard Catholic addition to claiming 316,000 the reconstruction within “If there was security, if Church sits on top of a steep lives, the quake left 1.5 mil- the Catholic Church,” said there was stability, more hill in the historic Carrefour- lion people homeless and an Stephan Destin, the exec- would have been done,” Feuilles neighborhood over- equal number injured. utive director of PROCHE, Saturne said. “We are living looking the Haitian capital, “We were confronted which has disbursed about a crisis, which is one of its unfinished bell tower ris- with a new reality,” said $28 million since 2011, and the biggest that Haiti has ing toward the heavens, its Monsignor Launay Saturne, built 43 structures to date. ever known. ... The coun- uncovered dome roof par- president of the Catholic In addition to common try is locked. The country JOSE A. IGLESIAS/Miami Herald/TNS tially obscured from view by Notre-Dame du Perpetuel Secours rises in Delmas’ Bishops’ Conference of Haitian problems like deter- is blocked. There are bar- poincianas not yet in bloom. Fragneauville neighborhood. Haiti and archbishop of mining the validity of land ricades along the roads. Construction came to a Cap-Haitien, which was titles and dealing with false There are protests. You grinding halt three months spared from the devasta- land claims, the effort also can’t plan anything. So that ago. Containers carrying the massive quake caused externally audited with no tion. “It was a reality that has been bogged down by has led to a slowdown.” the metal roof, light fixtures an estimated $200 million significant findings,” said brought tears, a reality that disagreements over archi- In September, just before and floor tiles, all shipped in worth of damage to church Jacques Liautaud, an engi- caused people’s hearts to tectural design, budget prob- a weekslong fuel short- from Spain, have been stuck buildings in this predomi- neer who represents the bleed; it was an unprece- lems and internal strife, like age evolved into the third at Haiti’s main seaport, nantly Catholic nation. United States Conference dented reality because we in the case of Eglise Sacre- nationwide lockdown and with government workers About 250 structures of Catholic Bishops’ Latin were not prepared.” Coeur in Port-au-Prince’s the longest sustained wave nowhere to be found to sign spread across 70 sites in American program. Faced with the huge Turgeau neighborhood. of violent protests during off on their release. three of the country’s 10 Like most internation- task of rebuilding, Haiti’s The church in Turgeau President Moise’s tenure, “Every morning we look dioceses were damaged or al organizations after the Catholic bishops, along with was destroyed in the quake, Destin was trying to figure at the situation in the streets destroyed, while clergy, lay earthquake, Catholic groups leaders from the Vatican with only a lone cross out how to get construction and we have to decide: and religious leaders were found themselves trying to and from sister churches standing amid the ruins. going again at 13 work sites ‘Can we work or can we among the dead. do the same things: provide in Germany, France and Reconstruction was tempo- around the country. not work?’” said Patrice But where foreign and humanitarian relief, assess the United States, met in rarily halted even before the “Suppliers don’t want to Weil, whose Gateway Office Haitian governments have damage to structures and Miami in September 2010 recent wave of civil strife supply the sites,” he said. Park construction firm is struggled to make prog- plan reconstruction. But the and created the Partnership due to internal conflicts “They don’t want to put rebuilding St. Gerard and ress after the quake, the initiatives lacked coordina- for Church Reconstruction over the job and financial their trucks on the national the destroyed cathedral in Catholic Church has been tion, and Catholic leaders in Haiti, or PROCHE as it is problems with the construc- roads because of the risk of the southeastern port city of largely successful. quickly realized that many known in French. tion firm, Destin said. losing their materials and Jacmel from the ground up. “Few organizations in of the structures fell in the PROCHE’s main role was The biggest obstacle in the losing their trucks. So we One of Haiti’s largest Haiti today can claim to quake because they had to ensure that the money Church-led reconstruction have some major difficulties and hardest hit institutions have reconstructed over been poorly constructed, raised built the maximum program, he said, has been where we can’t get cement in the Jan. 12, 2010, earth- 30 significant buildings to Liautaud said. number of churches and Haiti’s decade of instability. to our site; we can’t get quake, the Catholic Church international seismic con- A special collection for related buildings possible The protracted political quality blocks, masonry was brought to its knees 10 struction norms with all the Haiti by the U.S. Conference from a priority list assem- turmoil plus growing insecu- blocks, to those sites. And years ago this month when funds accounted for, and of Catholic Bishops raised bled by the bishops. rity and a collapsing econo- we can’t get the gravel.” CHS class of 1970 looking for missing alumni The Columbia High Margaret Amsden Earl Robinson Sherilyn Ferguson Gertrude Willis Susan Lloyd School Class of 1970 is Juanita Best Steve Scarborough Peggy Fralick Gary Lamar Holland June Morris planning our 50th class Gail Bryant Angelene Spring Cathy Harper Kenneth Mimbs Kathy Reed reunion. If you have not Donald Crews Mike Thornton Sally Hunt Joe Barnes Deloris Russell received an invitation, let- Judy Davis Debbie Vasco Roberta Johnson Barbara Brunner Wayne Smith ter or email, it is because Winston English Jimmy Wilkins Charlotte Leslie Thelma Jane Crawford Kay Thomas we do not have your con- Eddie Foran Odell Harrington Lewis Mobley Jimmy Davis Denise Tyre tact information. Please Jerome Hall Janet Sorensen Mike Poppell Ralph Edwards Sheredda Vllliams call: 386-365-8190 or 386- Cindy Hutchinson Connie Anderson Blondell Rodriquez Johnny Floyd Yvonda Yates 365-3446 with any contact Nancy Johnson Cheryl Breen Charlene Severance Thyra Green John Steven Edwards information you may have Judy Koon Libby Cox Wilber Taylor Debra Harrington Coker concerning the following Wayne Lucas Walter Curinton Andre Tunsil Pat Irvin classmates: Sharon Odom Edward Eades Pam Warriner Linda Knight Law

have their place, they are not what consider that if you were in their same situ- KING made this nation great or will make it LAND ation, you may have made similar choices. Continued From 5A great again. When I think what made Continued From 5A But for the grace of God, go we all! this nation great, I see in my mind’s eye “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is George Washington on his knees that neither slave nor free, there is no male and Chronicles 7:14. winter in Valley Forge, praying. but it goes far beyond simply racial or ethnic female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” There is nothing wrong with protest- Concerned? Then pray! Nobody is division. Webster’s dictionary defines preju- (Galatians 3:28) “All have sinned and fall ing and political activism, but they are no stopping you. dice, ‘To bias the mind by unfair opinions.” short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) substitute for prayer. It is not the protests The word itself (pre + judge) shows how: We judge someone BEFORE they have n Angie Land is the director of the Family Life or political activism of a righteous man n Gary B. King welcomes comments or ques- any input. Be honest, who stands a chance Ministries of the Lafayette Baptist Association, that accomplishes much, it’s his prayers, tions and can be reached at garybkingcc@ where she teaches Bible studies, leads marriage James 5:16. gmail.com. Christian Concepts is archived at against a mind already made up? So think and family conferences, and offers biblical coun- While political activism and protests gbkcc.com. carefully about your opinions of others and seling to individuals, couples and families. B2

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COLUMBIA 4, SUWANNEE 0 FOUR FOR THE SHUTOUT Caballero, Russell-Martinez, Garner & Ward all score in rivalry win By ZACH ABOLVERDI [email protected]

The Columbia girls soc- cer team posted its sixth shutout of the season Thursday, and the second against Suwannee. After defeating their rival 5-0 on the road in December, the Lady Tigers held the Lady Bulldogs scoreless once again in a 4-0 victory. CHS made all four goals in the first half. “I’m very proud of them,” Columbia coach Chip Garner said. “They abso- lutely have grown as a team throughout the season. Tonight was just a good rep- resentation of how much they’ve applied great soccer tactics. “We were prepared for this matchup. We played them earlier in the season, so we kind of had an idea of what to expect. We put everybody in the place they needed to be and we were effective.” Midfielder Ember Russell-Martinez struck first, scoring on a free kick in the fourth minute of the game. Garner raved about his senior captain and called her the “unsung hero” of the team. Columbia’s Ember Russell-Martinez gathers posses- “She is just like a pivot sion of the ball against Suwannee on Thursday night. CHS continued on 8B BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter

FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE 89, TRINITY BAPTIST COLLEGE 48 Brown, Smith lead T-wolves in rout Duo combines for 39 points as FGC wins its fifth in a row.

By JORDAN KROEGER row and eighth in its last better team. [email protected] nine games. “I had to show my broth- The T-wolves (12-9) er some support,” Brown Diamond Smith drove ended the first half on a said. “It was crazy so I had baseline and rose up. whopping 24-0 run to to go crazy for him.” Dewayne Legrand break the game wide open. Marquis Duncanson led thought he could stop him. Smith’s ferocious dunk was the Eagles (3-13) with 13 Not a chance. part of it too, slamming it points and Sam Battle had In fact, no one from Trinity over Legrand while also get- 10. Jacari Randolph cut Baptist could stop any- ting fouled. TPC’s deficit to 20-16 before one from Florida Gateway “I didn’t expect it myself. FGC opened the floodgates College on Thursday night. I had lost control of the to take a 44-16 lead into Smith threw it down ball,” Smith said. “I really halftime. on Legrand, just two of was going to try and go up The Eagles went the final his 15 points to lead the for the rim but the ball was eight-plus minutes of the Timberwolves to an 89-48 on my wrist and it went in first half without a point and win over the Eagles. Kenny so it was a good play.” struggled to score through- Brown had a game-high Brown nearly fell over out the night, shooting jut 24 points while Layton in laughter, clapping hands 28.6 percent from the field. Veon added 12 and Jarrett with Smith several times “I wanted us to come in JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter Garner finished with 10 to before helping him off the FGC guard Kenny Brown celebrates with Diamond Smith after Smith’s dunk against help FGC win its fifth in a floor. FGC was clearly the FGC continued on 8B Trinity Baptist College on Thursday night.

PREP ROUNDUP Lady Tigers power past Santa Fe From staff reports 135-270 total), Miracle Rentz- points and eight boards and Black (154 class, 120-105-225 Bree Dixon and Camille Perry Columbia’s girls weightlift- total), Dayani Fluellen (183 each had two in the loss to the ing team defeated Santa Fe class, 90-130-220) and Alexis Lady Panthers (10-7) 65-15 at home on Thursday. Blair (unlimited, 145-110-255). Columbia hosts Creekside The Lady Tigers won nine Columbia will host the on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. of the 10 weight classes, led by District 2-2A meet next Friday Reece Chasteen in the 199-pound at 2 p.m. BOYS SOCCER weight class. Chasteen posted a Fort White lost to Williston meet-best 300 total despite pull- GIRLS BASKETBALL 2-0 on the road Thursday night. ing a hamstring, benching 190 Columbia fell to Nease 52-39 The Indians (2-12) travel to pounds with a 110 clean and jerk. on the road Thursday night. Lafayette today at 7 p.m. The Other winners for Columbia Anzarria Jerkins scored a Red Devil improved to 9-2-1. were Cammie Norton (101, team-high 15 points with five 75-75-150 total), Suhey Arroyo steals while Na’Haviya Paxton GIRLS SOCCER (110 class, 90-80-170 total), finished with nine points and Fort White lost to Williston Aalyiah Ellis (119 class, 80-90- 11 rebounds for the Lady 3-2 on the road Thursday night. JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter 170 total), Morgan Hoyle Tigers (15-5). The Lady Indians (5-7) travel Columbia weightlifter Miracle Rentz-Black finishes her clean and jerk (129 class, 130-115-245 total), Amaiya Callum added six to Lafayette tonight at 5 p.m. The during Thursday’s meet against Santa Fe. SEE MORE PHOTOS ON 5B. Daniya Lewis (139 class, 135- points, Keturah Taylor had five Lady Devils improved to 9-2-1. 2B FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2020 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SCOREBOARD WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL TV LISTINGS NBA NHL No. 9 NC State rolls past

Today EASTERN CONFERENCE EASTERN CONFERENCE AUTO RACING Atlantic Division Atlantic Division W L Pct GB No. 13 Florida State 6 p.m. GP W L OT Pts NBCSN — Dakar Rally 2020: Stage 12, Boston 27 13 .675 — Boston 48 27 9 12 66 By KEN TYSIAC State coach Sue Semrau. for a team that has high Haradh to Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia (taped) Toronto 26 14 .650 1 BIATHLON Philadelphia 26 16 .619 2 Tampa Bay 46 28 14 4 60 Associated Press “When you get in the ACC, aspirations. The Seminoles 11 p.m. Brooklyn 18 22 .450 9 Toronto 47 25 16 6 56 you need five players that won their first four games NBCSN — IBU World Cup: Women’s 4x6km New York 11 31 .262 17 Florida 45 24 16 5 53 RALEIGH, N.C. — are ready to contribute. against ranked teams this Relay, Ruhpolding, Germany (taped) Southeast Division Buffalo 47 21 19 7 49 BOXING W L Pct GB Montreal 48 20 21 7 47 Elissa Cunane demonstrat- And we don’t have it. We’ve season and need to find a 10 p.m. Miami 28 12 .700 — Ottawa 46 16 22 8 40 ed the way she can dom- got those three that are way to revive an offense SHO — ShoBox: The New Generation, Orlando 20 21 .488 8½ Detroit 47 12 32 3 27 inate in the low post, and consistently good for us, that has been unproduc- Charlotte 15 29 .341 15 Sloan, Iowa Metropolitan Division COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) Washington 13 27 .325 15 when the shot wasn’t there, and the rest of them, it’s tive in two of the last three GP W L OT Pts 7 p.m. Atlanta 9 32 .220 19½ she was able to find open kind of hit or miss.” games. Washington 47 31 11 5 67 ESPN2 — Dayton at St. Louis Central Division teammates. NC State, meanwhile, N.C. State: The Wolfpack ESPNU — Furman at Wofford W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 46 29 12 5 63 FS1 — Wisconsin at Michigan State Milwaukee 37 6 .860 — N.Y. Islanders 45 28 13 4 60 Cunane scored 20 points got contributions from a has rebounded nicely after 9 p.m. Indiana 26 15 .634 10 Carolina 46 27 17 2 56 and grabbed 10 rebounds lot of places. Brown-Turner suffering its first loss of the FS1 — Michigan at Iowa Chicago 15 27 .357 21½ Philadelphia 47 25 16 6 56 to lift No. 9 North Carolina recorded career highs in season on Jan. 9 at North COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) Detroit 15 27 .357 21½ Columbus 47 23 16 8 54 State to a 68-51 win over scoring and rebounds Carolina. Following up a 6:30 p.m. Cleveland 12 29 .293 24 N.Y. Rangers 45 22 19 4 48 FS2 — Marquette at Butler WESTERN CONFERENCE New Jersey 46 17 22 7 41 No. 13 Florida State on (eight). Konig handed out blowout win Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Southwest Division WESTERN CONFERENCE Thursday night. six assists and reserve Notre Dame with a defeat PAC-12N — Utah at Colorado W L Pct GB Central Division 10:30 p.m. Houston 26 14 .650 — Cunane is among the top Jada Boyd grabbed six of a ranked foe shows PAC-12N — UCLA at Southern California Dallas 26 15 .634 ½ GP W L OT Pts 10 players in the nation in rebounds. that the misstep at North COLLEGE GYMNASTICS (WOMEN’S) Memphis 19 22 .463 7½ St. Louis 48 30 10 8 68 double-doubles and field- Cunane, meanwhile, Carolina last week didn’t 7 p.m. San Antonio 17 22 .436 8½ Dallas 46 27 15 4 58 SECN — Florida at Missouri New Orleans 15 26 .366 11½ Colorado 46 25 15 6 56 goal percentage, so she was a force on defense shake the Wolfpack’s con- 8:30 p.m. Northwest Division Winnipeg 47 25 18 4 54 commands lots of attention. as well. She blocked five fidence. SECN — Auburn at Louisiana State W L Pct GB Chicago 48 22 20 6 50 “If they try to double shots to help the Wolfpack 9 p.m. Denver 28 12 .700 — Nashville 45 21 17 7 49 ESPN2 — Oklahoma at Alabama Utah 28 12 .700 — down on me, we’re going hold Florida State to 36.2% KEY STAT Minnesota 46 20 20 6 46 COLLEGE HOCKEY (MEN’S) Oklahoma City 23 18 .561 5½ to kick it out,” Cunane said. shooting from the field. NC State outscored Pacific Division 6 p.m. Portland 18 24 .429 11 “And our shooters were NC State coach Wes Florida State 40-24 in the BTN — Notre Dame at Ohio State Minnesota 15 25 .375 13 GP W L OT Pts 6:30 p.m. Pacific Division Arizona 49 26 18 5 57 hot tonight so they couldn’t Moore said holding a paint as Cunane dominated CBSSN — North Dakota at Miami (Ohio) W L Pct GB Edmonton 48 25 18 5 55 double down on me much.” high-powered offense like play close to the basket 9 p.m. L.A. Lakers 33 8 .805 — Calgary 48 25 18 5 55 Freshman guard Jakia Florida State’s to 51 points on offense and defense. ESPNU — Michigan State at Wisconsin L.A. Clippers 28 13 .683 5 Vancouver 47 25 18 4 54 Brown-Turner made three was a big accomplishment. That plus-16 margin nearly COLLEGE WRESTLING Phoenix 17 24 .415 16 Vegas 49 24 19 6 54 9 p.m. Sacramento 15 26 .366 18 San Jose 48 21 23 4 46 3-pointers and scored 18 “I’m proud of the way equaled the winning mar- Golden State 9 33 .214 24½ BTN — Ohio State at Wisconsin Los Angeles 48 18 25 5 41 points for the Wolfpack (16- they pay attention to detail gin. CURLING (WOMEN’S) Anaheim 46 17 24 5 39 1, 5-1 ACC). Her backcourt and try to take away peo- 9 p.m. Wednesday’s Late Games NBCSN — U.S. Grand Prix: U.S. vs. Denver 100, Charlotte 86 partners, Aislinn Konig ple’s strengths and then QUICK HITS Scotland, Raleigh, N.C. (taped) Portland 117, Houston 107 Wednesday’s Late Games and Kai Crutchfield, each fly around and help each Brown-Turner has Philadelphia 4, St. Louis 3, OT GOLF Dallas 127, Sacramento 123 contributed two 3-pointers. other when maybe there is scored in double figures 3 a.m. Orlando 119, L.A. Lakers 118 Thursday’s Games GOLF — EPGA Tour: The Abu Dhabi Thursday’s Games Pittsburgh at Boston, 7 p.m. Konig and Kayla Jones breakdown,” Moore said. in three of her last four HSBC Championship, Second Round, Phoenix 121, New York 98 Carolina at Columbus, 7 p.m. scored 10 points each, and Meanwhile, breakdowns games, averaging 12 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Milwaukee 128, Boston 123 Los Angeles at Florida, 7 p.m. NC State jumped out to for opponents seem almost points per game during Utah at New Orleans, 8 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Denver at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. a 36-21 halftime lead and inevitable when NC State that stretch... Gillespie has Montreal at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. NFL PLAYOFFS Orlando at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Calgary at Toronto, 7 p.m. never was threatened. positions Cunane close to five games of 20 or more Today’s Games Conference Championships Kiah Gillespie led Florida the basket with four talented points this season, includ- Chicago at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Washington, 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 Minnesota at Indiana, 7 p.m. Vegas at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. State with 22 points and shooters on the perimeter. ing three of her last five... Tennessee at Kansas City, 3:05 p.m. Washington at Toronto, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Green Bay at San Francisco, 6:40 p.m. Nausia Woolfolk added 12, “We just couldn’t defend Florida State shot just 4 of Cleveland at Memphis, 8 p.m. Anaheim at Nashville, 8 p.m. but the Seminoles (15-3, them,” Semrau said. “I 22 on 3s and 5 of 13 from Miami at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Buffalo at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. MEN’S COLLEGE Atlanta at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. San Jose at Colorado, 9 p.m. 4-3) lost for the third time thought they did a phe- the foul line. BASKETBALL Portland at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. Arizona at Vancouver, 10 p.m. in five games. nomenal job.” Today’s Games “We’ve got three seniors UP NEXT Wednesday’s Late Top 25 Games Warrant issued for Anaheim at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. and no juniors that are BIG PICTURE Florida State: Visits Alabama 83, No. 4 Auburn 64 Odell Beckham after Pittsburgh at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. healthy, so we’ve got a Florida State: Losing Wake Forest on Thursday. Temple 65, No. 16 Wichita St. 53 Tampa Bay at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Thursday’s Top 25 Games video shows butt swat bunch of freshmen and three out of five after start- N.C. State: Plays host to No. 22 Memphis 60, Cincinnati 49 sophomores,” said Florida ing 13-0 is troublesome Wake Forest on Sunday. No. 8 Oregon at Washington St., 9 p.m. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A misde- Davis scores 18, No. No. 20 Colorado at Arizona St., 9 p.m. meanor simple battery warrant has No. 1 Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara, 11 p.m. been issued for Cleveland Browns wide 24 Tennessee women Today’s Top 25 Games receiver and former LSU star Odell cruise past Florida No. 13 Dayton at Saint Louis, 7 p.m. Beckham Jr., police in New Orleans said MLB Thursday. No. 15 Michigan St. vs. Wisconsin, 7 p.m. GAINESVILLE (AP) — Rennia Davis No. 19 Michigan at Iowa, 9 p.m. The warrant comes as video post- scored 18 points to help No. 24 Tennessee ed on social media appears to show beat Florida 78-50 on Thursday night. New Mets manager Beltrán Beckham swatting a security officer’s WOMEN’S COLLEGE buttocks during LSU’s locker room vic- Davis scored 14 points in 16 first-half BASKETBALL tory celebration after Monday night’s minutes as Tennessee led 40-24. Florida out amid sign-stealing scandal college national championship game in was held to 34.5% shooting in the first Thursday’s Top 25 Games the Superdome. half and turned it over 11 times, leading By MIKE FITZPATRICK No. 1 South Carolina 78, Missouri 45 “We are aware of the incident and to 19 points. Florida missed its first 10 A day before that, manager AJ Hinch and No. 4 UConn at UCF, 6 p.m. have been in touch with Odell and his shots of the second half as Tennessee Associated Press general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired No. 5 Louisville 81, Boston College 70 representatives on the matter,”the extended its lead to 48-24, and it was by Houston soon after they were suspend- No. 9 N.C. St. 68, No. 13 Florida St. 51 Browns said in a statement. “They are 56-33 entering the fourth quarter. No. 10 Mississippi St. 64, LSU 60 cooperating with authorities to appropri- NEW YORK — Carlos Beltrán is out ed for the 2020 season by Commissioner Rae Burrell added 11 points for No. 11 Kentucky 76, Texas A&M 54 ately address the situation.″ as manager of the New York Mets before Rob Manfred for their roles in the cheat- Tennessee (14-3, 4-1 Southeastern Northwestern 71, No. 15 Indiana 69, OT LSU players were seen smoking cigars a single game, the latest fallout from the ing scheme. No. 20 Maryland 87, Nebraska 69 — forbidden in the Superdome — in pic- Conference). Tamari Key had five blocked No. 22 Iowa 76, Minnesota 75 tures from the Monday night celebration. shots to give the freshman 46 on the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal that Next to fall was Beltrán, the only Astros No. 24 Tennessee 78, Florida 50 Authorities reportedly warned them they season. The Lady Vols scored 27 points has rocked Major League Baseball. player mentioned by name Monday when No. 25 South Dakota 80, North Dakota St. 36 could face arrest. off of turnovers, 40 in the paint and 32 The Mets announced the decision MLB issued its findings from an investi- No. 3 Stanford at No. 6 Oregon, 9 p.m. In a 27-second video available on off the bench. Thursday in a news release, saying gation into the club’s conduct. No players No. 16 Gonzaga at Santa Clara, 10 p.m. Twitter, a security officer is seen standing Tennessee, which has won three Today’s Top 25 Games over an LSU player sitting on a lock- straight games and six of its last seven, Beltrán and the team “agreed to mutually were disciplined, but the nine-page report No. 7 UCLA at USC, 10:30 p.m. er room bench. The officer appears to leads the all-time series 53-4. part ways.” The move came two days after said Beltrán was among the group involved No. 8 Oregon St. vs. California, 10 p.m. be searching around the bench and No. 14 DePaul at Xavier, 7 p.m. pointing to the floor. He can be heard Brylee Bartram and Lavender Briggs Boston cut ties with manager Alex Cora, in the team’s illicit use of electronics to pil- No. 18 Arizona St. at Washington, 10 p.m. talking about a “burn mark” just before scored 11 points apiece for Florida (11- who was Houston’s bench coach in 2017 fer signs during Houston’s run to the 2017 No. 19 Missouri St. at Southern Illinois, 7 p.m. Beckham approaches him from behind 7, 2-3). when Beltrán played for the Astros. World Series championship. No. 21 Arizopna at Washington St., 10 p.m. and appears to swat his backside. 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I love didn’t send him a photo of him, and we have an SHABBY CONDITION the flowers he sent as you undeniable connection I DEAR ABBY: Is there usually do. He has a right to have never had with any- a delicate way for me to know, and it will not make one else. The problem is, tell my boyfriend not to you appear ungrateful. He he’s separated but not yet use the same online floral may be able to get a refund divorced from his wife. Abigail Van Buren delivery service again? if the order was mishandled I have a hard time mov- www.dearabby.com The birthday bouquet and he had ordered an ing forward in the relation- he had delivered to me arrangement in a vase. ship and meeting his family sister, which meant Dana arrived with limp, wilted, DEAR ABBY: I’m one when he hasn’t filed for and her family sacrificing torn petals and leaves and half of a female best friend divorce. He says he’s going greatly to provide for her broken stems. duo in our early 30s. We to file, and he doesn’t seem care. The rest of us sib- I doubt my boyfriend both live with clinical to think it’s a big deal. lings live out of town and realized they would depression, and my friend He and his wife have shared none of the respon- not arrive in a vase and also has ADHD. During been separated for only sibility. arranged by a florist. most of our 20s, neither a year, and I’m ready to Our disabled sister Instead, they had been of us did a good job of start a family. Our timing passed away recently, packed in a box, with- coping with these issues, seems off, but he treats leaving an estate that is out water, with the vase but we were able to laugh me so well it’s hard to let now in probate. I suggest- packed alongside. it off together. Now, after him go. Should I put our ed to my other siblings I usually send him a putting in a lot of work, I’m relationship on hold until that before the estate is photo of my bouquet along finally in a healthy place, he finalizes his divorce, or divided equally, we should with my heartfelt thanks, and I intend to continue will he resent me because set aside enough for Dana and while I thanked him getting better from here. I’m not being supportive? and her husband to take a as usual, I did not send My best friend, however, What if his separation is long-overdue and well-de- a picture of the bouquet is managing her own men- only temporary, and he’s served vacation. It’s some- because I knew he would tal health as poorly as ever. just having fun? Could thing I know Dana has feel bad — both about the She doesn’t have the inter- I be a side chick? — been longing for, but they lackluster arrangement, est or the motivation to help HAVING DOUBTS IN won’t hear of it! and the money he had herself the way I have. CALIFORNIA They say Dana can take spent on them. I’m starting to feel like DEAR HAVING a vacation on what she I found what I believe being around her is no DOUBTS: You are asking inherits, but that’s not the was the intended arrange- longer healthy for me, intelligent questions. You point. While we all had ment on the website, and but I don’t know what have been supportive for free weekends and could it was lovely — a far cry to do. I don’t have many quite some time now. Have take vacations, Dana was from what was delivered other friends. I live out the two of you actually extremely limited because to me. I love my twice-a- of state from my family, discussed getting married our disabled sister year flowers (birthday and and I still love her dearly. and starting a family? If couldn’t travel. How do I Christmas), and I don’t How should I proceed? you haven’t, you should, change my siblings’ view? want to come across as — SELF-HELPER IN so you have some idea of — DISAPPOINTED critical or ungrateful. I am CALIFORNIA whether his separation is BROTHER blessed to have such a DEAR SELF-HELPER: temporary and what a real- DEAR BROTHER: thoughtful partner. Proceed by continuing to istic time frame would be. Your sentiments are laud- If flowers were just move forward. If you seek Once you know what that able, but there is no way a one-time gift, I would out new activities, you will is, it couldn’t hurt to meet to force your greedy sib- not even consider men- meet more people with his son and his family, if lings into doing anything tioning it. However, with common interests. Do not only to see how they react for Dana. It appears your Valentine’s Day (and drop her. Call her periodi- to you. disabled sister died with- another flower delivery) cally to check in, and make As to whether you could out a will, which could approaching, I wonder if a point of inviting her to join be this man’s side chick, have ensured that Dana I should let my boyfriend you in some of your new it depends upon how long was repaid for her efforts. know that it might be interests. However, if she Puzzle Solutions you plan to remain in a Your letter highlights the better to use a local florist refuses, do not let it deter holding pattern, waiting importance of putting last to ensure he is getting you from doing what you on the next page. for him to do something wishes in writing, prefer- his money’s worth. Or must to aid in your healing. concrete. ably with the assistance should I just cross my ■ DEAR ABBY: My sis- of an attorney. I cannot fingers that it was a one- Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or ter “Dana” spent decades emphasize this strongly off? — UNGRATEFUL P.O. Box 69440, taking care of our disabled enough. GIRLFRIEND Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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The fall of the Tar Heels: How significant was Clemson’s overtime win on Saturday? It was the first time in 60 1. Duke (15-1): Soft preseason schedule trips to Chapel Hill that the Tigers came away with a win. It gave coach Brad Brownell a total of 177 victories at won’t do Blue Devils any favors, but they’re the helm, tying him with Cliff Ellis for the most as a Clemson coach. But even more, it marked the absolute bot- still the class of the conference. toming out of a North Carolina program that is fighting to stay out of the ACC basement. Few saw this scenario playing out, one in which Roy Williams would insist that this is the least talented team he’s coached. 2. Florida State (14-2): Seminoles had won four straight ACC games by 10 or more points for the first time since coming to the ACC in 1991-92. STOCK RISING STOCK FALLING 3. Louisville (13-3): Cardinals can get hot Virginia Tech: The Hokies had won Notre Dame: Sure John Monney is a — they lead the league in 3-point shooting six of seven at the week’s start, force, but the Irish need to pull off a efficiency with 37.5 percent. taking care of business in games signature win and the home loss to they’re expected to win. The Louisville was a golden opportunity 4. Virginia (11-4): Jay Huff likes playing Syra- schedule is fairly soft for the next lost. Mooney posted 10 straight cuse. His only two career doubles-doubles few weeks, and could get coach Mike Young’s team double-doubles, but Notre Dame needs to capitalize have come against the Orange. feeling good enough to hang around near the top of on his efforts. the standings come season’s end. 5. Virginia Tech (12-4): Guard Wabissa Wade keeps making good decisions. He started the week with 100 assists to go with just 27 turnovers. WEEKEND SPOTLIGHT 6. NC State (11-5): Wolfpack entered the week splitting their last six games.

7. Pitt (11-5): Panthers have been surviving despite their rebounding — Pitt has won the battle on the boards just once in its last eight games.

8. Miami (10-5): Hurricanes are fun to watch due to their outside shooting, but they’ve struggled on the glass — they have the fewest offensive rebounds per game and rank third-worst in defensive rebounds.

9. Notre Dame (10-6): Sharing is caring — the Irish lead the ACC with 18.19 assists per game, more than one whole assist than second-best Duke.

10. Syracuse (9-7): Orange are leaning on freshman Joseph Girard III, who has posted 10 or more points in eight straight games.

11. Clemson (8-7): You can see the improve- ment in the Tigers, who have played three overtime games this year.

12. Boston College (9-7): Steffon Mitchell is Mr. Consistency on the glass — he’s pulled in 10 or more rebounds 27 times in his career.

13. Georgia Tech (8-8): Tech entered the week the only ACC team with a losing record at home (3-4).

14. North Carolina (8-8): Heels’ losing skid isn’t Brandon Robinson’s fault — he hit a career-high five 3-pointers in the loss to Clemson.

15. Wake Forest (8-7): Demon Deacons lose back-to-back games against Top 10 teams, but without guard Chaundee Brown (lower- leg injury) there’s a significant void. Louisville’s Steven Enoch, left, grabs a rebound over Notre Dame’s Juwan Durham. [ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO]

NUMBER OF NOTE No. 11 Louisville at No. 2 Duke Weekend slate All times Eastern Time Game TV 4 Saturday, 6 p.m., ESPN SATURDAY That’s how many times the road team has won in over- Noon North Carolina at Pitt ESPN time games this year. The home team has yet to score Two teams hoping to make deep runs come Noon Syracuse at Virginia Tech RSN an overtime win. March, this should be a showcase to see 1 p.m. Florida State at Miami ACCN the ACC’s true pecking order. These are the 2 p.m. Clemson at NC State RSN league’s top two in terms of scoring margin 8 p.m. Virginia at Georgia Tech ACCN as Duke is outscoring teams by an average of 21.5 points per game while Louisville is SUNDAY second in the ACC with a positive margin of 6 p.m. Boston College at Wake Forest ACCN 13.5 points per game.

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

• G, Tre Jones, Duke: Jones led the • F, Aamir Simms, Clemson: Simms • G/F, Landers Nolley II, Virginia way for the Blue Devils in a pair of scored Clemson’s final 10 points of Tech: For the fifth time this year, victories over Georgia Tech and regulation as the Tigers defeated Nolley was named the Newcomer Wake Forest, scoring or assisting North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He of the Week as he Nolley averaged on 44 percent of his team’s baskets. finished with a total of 20 points in 21 points and six rebounds in a Syracuse forward Bourama Sidibe, left, and Virginia The sophomore had a game-high 23 the contest, and added a career- pair of wins. forward Mamadi Diakite battle for a rebound during points, five assists and no turn- high four blocks. Saturday’s game in Charlottesville, Va. The Orange won overs against the Demon Deacons. in overtime. [ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO] FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2020 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER 7B HOOPS INSIDER

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League looks top-heavy: Sure, seven of the conference’s teams are in the top 60 of the NCAA’s NET rankings, 1. Auburn (15-0): The Tigers have won 26 but let’s not kid ourselves, this league is top-heavy in a big way. Auburn came into the week with a perfect of their last 27 games, dating back to next record and Kentucky is improving. While LSU and Arkansas are starting to separate, only Auburn and Kentucky year. It’s hard to say they’re not the class of are in the most recent top 25. this league, even if the schedule has been a bit light.

2. Kentucky (12-3): Here’s a stat that will STOCK RISING STOCK FALLING jump out at you — the Wildcats lead the SEC in free-throw percentage at 77.5. This isn’t a LSU: Ole Miss: Four straight wins to start SEC The Rebels have lost four team that will beat itself. play sure can give a team a boost, straight, leading scorer Breein Tyree and since matchups with Auburn missed Tuesday night’s loss with a 3. LSU (12-4): Sure, Tuesday’s OT squeaker and Kentucky don’t come until back issue and Kermit Davis’ hopes over A&M wasn’t their best, but the Tigers February, it’s conceivable the Tigers for a tourney bid looked to have stayed perfect in league play. will stay in the league’s upper tier. LSU is doing it with already slipped away in early January. good shooting — the Tigers lead the conference with 4. Arkansas (13-2): They’ve been shaky on 48 percent field goal percentage. the road (falling behind by 11 on the road at Ole Miss is the most recent example), but with Isaiah Joe is ramping things up.

WEEKEND SPOTLIGHT 5. Florida (11-5): Tuesday’s rout of Ole Miss helped push the Gators to the top of the second tier, but truth be told they could be anywhere from No. 5 to No. 10.

6. Georgia (10-5): The win at Memphis gave us high hopes for the Auburn game, but the Bulldogs fell flat. They’re somewhere in the middle of the pack.

7. Tennessee (10-5): The Vols have been playing great defense, but that shooting! UT went 6-for-31 from 3-point range in a narrow win over South Carolina.

8. Mississippi State (10-6): We still have a feeling Ben Howland’s team puts this together before season’s end, but their fate lies in an upcoming stretch that includes five teams above them on this list.

9. Alabama (8-7): Best offense in the league (83.2 ppg), but the worst defense (78.7 ppg). If the Tide can get stops, they’ll move up this list.

10. Missouri (9-7): We did not see that awful performance against Mississippi State coming. The Tigers play the league’s best defense (58.9 ppg), but can’t take nights off offensively.

11. Ole Miss (9-7): What a disappointing stretch for the Rebels. The road has been unkind — Ole Miss has lost all four of its road games this season.

12. Texas A&M (8-7): Pushing LSU to OT shows what this team is capable of, but it’s still too offensively challenged to do much damage.

13. South Carolina (8-7): Frank Martin seems at wits’ end. A.J. Lawson is legit, but the rest of the roster has done little to impress.

14. Vanderbilt (8-7): A close game at Auburn had us thinking this team was ready to make some noise. A clunker against A&M put that back into clear view.

Arkansas guard Isaiah Joe reacts after making a 3-pointer against Mississippi. [THE OXFORD EAGLE VIA AP] NUMBER OF NOTE No. 10 Kentucky at Arkansas Weekend slate All times Eastern Time Game TV Saturday, 4 p.m., ESPN 9 SATURDAY Number of players to score 30 or more points in a game 1 p.m. South Carolina at Texas A&M SEC The Razorbacks entered the week with a this season from the SEC. Two players from Arkansas 1:30 p.m. No. 4 Auburn at Florida CBS perfect home record and you can expect an (Mason Jones and Isaiah Joe) have done it more than once. 3:30 p.m. Missouri at Alabama SEC incredible buzz at Bud Walton Arena as the 6 p.m. Tennessee at Vanderbilt SEC Wildcats come to town. Eric Musselman’s 8 p.m. LSU at Ole Miss ESPN2 team probably isn’t ready from prime time just 8:30 p.m. Georgia at Mississippi State SEC yet (at least on a national stage), but 19,000 vociferous backers can help change things.

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

• G, Immanuel Quickley, Kentucky: It wasn’t just the • G, Tyrese Maxey, Kentucky: It certainly hasn’t 34 points in two games that Quickly scored in wins taken the freshman from Garland, Texas, long to get over Georgia and Alabama, it was how the sophomore acclimated to SEC life. Maxey’s 13-point night against did it. Quickly buried eight of nine shots from behind Alabama marked the fifth time in six starts that he the 3-point stripe for the week and added a total of 10 reached double-digits in scoring. Arkansas’ Mason Jones, left, is guarded by Mississippi’s rebounds and five assists. Devontae Shuler. [THE OXFORD EAGLE VIA AP] 8B FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2020 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER CHS Continued From 1B

point leaving her in that middle. Her move- ment constantly gives us opportunities,” Garner said of Russell-Martinez. “Her move- ment on the pitch was just a smart, diagonal play. And she just doesn’t get the credit she deserves, but she really is a pivotal player out there. I gotta give her props. Her move- ment was perfect. I couldn’t find her out of position one time.” Senior forward Lauren Ward found the net next, putting the Lady Tigers up 2-0 in the first 15 minutes. Senior captain Kirsten Garner made an incredible shot in the 22nd minute, and Ana Caballero snuck one by Suwannee’s goalie six minutes later to give CHS a 4-0 lead. Russell-Martinez, Hannah Dicks and Syndey Guetherman assisted on the goals. “There wasn’t a single play that stood out, and that’s what’s so beautiful about it,” Garner said. “It was the fact that they were able to distribute the shots amongst the team. We had four goals from four different girls, which is what you want. You want to be deadly from every angle and I think we’re getting there.” Columbia finished with nine shots on goal, while Suwannee had 12. CHS keeper Photos by BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter Emily Lamoreaux made 11 saves against the LEFT: Columbia’s Talisha Pope dribbled the ball up the field against Suwannee on Thursday night. RIGHT: Columbia’s Bulldogs, bringing her season total to 74. Kirsten Garner races after the ball for possession against Suwannee on Thursday night. “Our defense was phenomenal. Beautiful balance,” Garner said. “In the first period I was praising the shape and the balance that we’ve been working so hard on for all season and it finally clicked. I think that match we had with Forest last Friday (a 2-1 loss) kind of woke them up a little bit and it was what they needed to grow as a team.” The Lady Tigers improved their record to 11-1-1, while Suwannee dropped to 6-7-1. CHS will be on the road Tuesday against Santa Fe before facing District 2-6A oppo- nent Lincoln in Tallahassee on Friday. “We’ve got two killer opponents next week,” Garner said. “We’ve got Santa Fe, which has always given us problems. We did play them earlier this season (a 3-1 win), but I expect them to be much stronger this time around. And then we’ve got a big district game in Lincoln. “Lincoln is No. 1 in our division. They’re having a great season and we’re going to playing on artificial turf in Tallahassee, so it’s going to be an experience. We’re just LEFT: Columbia’s Ana Caballero chases down the ball against Suwannee on Thursday night. RIGHT: Columbia’s Kirstin going to have to work extra hard to prep for McCormick throws the ball in against Suwannee on Thursday night. that one.” FGC Continued From 1B and try to get better on defense,” FGC coach Charles Ruise said. “There’s been some games where we get the lead and kind of fall back and let teams make a run. Tonight we just wanted to make a state- ment that, hey, we’re coming out and we’re going to stay locked in to what we know we’re capable of doing. And we executed it.” FGC’s star guard trio of Brown, Cobb and Smith combined to score 18 of the 24 points during the game’s decisive to close the first half. Nate Henderson also had all five of his points in that stretch as the T-Wolves’ four sophomores boat raced the Eagles into the break. Smith scored all 15 of his points in the first half. Cobb finished with seven for the night. “As coaches we were talking brief- ly before we went into halftime and saying, ‘Hey man, is that the team we’ve been looking for to step up and show up in a half?’” Ruise said. “To Photos by JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter come out and see them just have fun LEFT: FGC guard Diamond Smith puts up a shot against Trinity Baptist College on Thursday night. RIGHT: FGC forward Nate defensively, it meant a lot.” Henderson pushes the ball up the floor after a rebound. Brown then opened the second half with eight straight points, includ- ing two threes, before the Eagles finally ended their scoring drought on a Duncanson layup with 16:28 to go to cut the T-wolves’ lead to 54-18. TPC never climbed closer than 33 points in the second half. Battle made it 65-32 with a bucket but FGC answered with a 10-0 run. After the T-wolves went up 58-18 in a bucket by Jeremiah Tisme, Eagles coach John Jones argued Tisme traveled and Jones received two technicals to get ejected from the contest. Jones even shouted in the faces of the official before being escorted to the locker room. FGC went on to lead by as many as 43 points in the second half. “We’re peaking but we’re not at the top so we’re not going to stop here,” Brown said. “We’re gonna keep rising.”

UP NEXT FGC travels to face Pinellas LEFT: FGC guard Layton Veon dunks on a fast break against Trinity Baptist College. RIGHT: FGC guard Kenny Brown dribbles off County JV on Saturday at 2 p.m. of a screen from forward Garrett Gardner against Trinity Baptist College.