OCALA — Although the 2A-District 5 champion Newberry Panthers closed out the regular season with a 37-14 victory Friday night against the 1A-District 4 champion Ocala Trinity Catholic Celtics, that was not the priority as fans exited the stands. At the 10:37 mark of the fourth quarter after a Celtics’ touchdown, a …
Read More »Saint Francis Catholic Falls 36-0 To Taylor
The Pierson Taylor Wildcats had four different runners combine for 338 rushing yards and five touchdowns Friday to cement a 36-0 victory over the Saint Francis Catholic Wolves on Homecoming. Competitive Start After three weeks of not playing a game due to a bye week and complications of Hurricane Helene, the Wolves …
Read More »Newberry Notches Important Road Win Against Eastside
The Newberry Panthers were facing their third volleyball match in three days Wednesday after losing the two previous nights. And this time at Eastside High School. But the Panthers relied on the strength of their senior star trio to propel them to victory in straight sets, 25-5, 27-25, 25-13, against the …
Read More »Newberry Football Mauls Keystone Heights, 48-0
NEWBERRY — The Newberry Panthers dominated the Keystone Heights Indians en route to a 48-0 blowout Friday. Running back Kaleb Woods led the outburst, as the junior standout rushed for 176 yards and four touchdowns on 13 carries. The Newberry defense also showed out, even with the absence of University …
Read More »Saint Francis Football Falls Short Against Jordan Christian Prep
The football adage “The game is won or lost in the trenches” was evident Friday in Saint Francis Catholic Academy’s 32-13 loss to Auburndale Jordan Christian Prep. The Wolves (0-4) only attempted nine passes in the home game, with both touchdowns coming on the ground from sophomore quarterback Jake Long. …
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