After a heartbreaking end to the 2024 season, senior Jon Adams and the Chiefland Indians got their redemption in a dramatic 2025 season opener.
Chiefland’s playoff run last year was cut short by a loss to rival Williston — the same game in which Adams suffered a season-ending injury. This year’s opener provided a chance to turn the page, and Adams made the most of it, scoring three touchdowns, including the game-winner in double overtime, to lift the Indians to a one-point victory.
As Week 1 of high school football kicked off across North Central Florida, teams were eager to see if their offseason workouts and summer conditioning would pay off.
For Columbia head coach Brian Allen, the results were promising.
The Tigers cruised to a 42-6 victory over Suwannee on Friday night, dominating from start to finish. Junior linebacker Alfonso Curry played a key role in the win and has been named the UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week for his performance.
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Many high school athletes play multiple sports, but most compete in different seasons, easing the challenge of balancing athletics and academics. That's not the case for Branford High School senior Alex Whitfield.
Whitfield, the UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week, is currently juggling both track and softball — and excelling in each.
