The Fort White girls weightlifting team put in work over Winter Break to prepare for their upcoming meet.

Columbia High School forward TJ Jones (2) goes for a layup against Union County.

Columbia won more matches than rival Buchholz in Wednesday night’s meet, but despite having won six duals while their opponents won five, the Tigers still came up short.

FORT WHITE — The playoffs can be the most exciting and the most grueling part of any football season. While teams are hungry for a shot at a state championship, many struggle to keep their energy levels high after playing game after game, week after week. However, the Indians do not show any signs of losing their momentum as they head into Friday’s regional final against Madison County.

Columbia nose tackle Robbie Moon performs a defensive drill during Wednesday’s practice. The Tigers have prepared this week for their regional quarterfinal matchup with Lincoln Friday night in Tallahassee.

Columbia swimmer Kassady Mclean swims in the girls 200 yard freestyle race on Tuesday during the Tigers’ first home meet of the season against Suwannee. Both the Columbia boys and girls won, with the boys beating the Bulldogs 100- 70, and the girls winning 96-75.

Zach Ruffo preforms a muscle up while his two-year-old son Max Ruffo hangs on. For the Ruffo family of Lake City, fitness is more than just a hobby; it's a way of life.

Future Tigers break a sweat at Brian Allen’s annual youth camp.