As the Georgia Bulldogs football team flooded the confetti-filled field at Lucas Oil Stadium to celebrate its first National Championship in 41 years, one player paused to film himself basking in the glory. “Reporting live from the field with the National Championship Bulldogs, this is one of the greatest moments …

Loss. It can be utterly devastating. Especially if you’re the starting quarterback of a team that just lost the championship game. It would be understandable for a player in that position to hang their head and sulk for a while. However, Chaz’ Mackey, Hawthorne’s running and passing dual-threat, is different, …

In collaboration with Syltavius Kelley Click here to read Part 2. Once the dust had settled, a sense of relief came over everyone at Hawthorne. “Unbelievable feeling,” Torey said. “I felt a weight lifted off my shoulders. The mission for this season was complete. We made history in Lakeland that …

In collaboration with Syltavius Kelley Click here to read Part 1. As much as the coaches believe in the players, the feeling is mutual. “We have the best coaching staff that there is,” freshman Kentavia Hagins said. “They help us on the court and off the court. They teach us …

In collaboration with Syltavius Kelley Up 40-38 with a couple of seconds remaining, Hawthorne Hornets guard Dre Lawrence steps up to the free-throw line for the biggest shots of his life. The junior had to tune out the sound from both the antagonistic Hilliard fans and the rowdy Hawthorne crowd. …

The Swamp City Sirens clung to a hard-fought 147-138 win over the Gold Coast Derby Grrls. Gainesville’s local roller derby team saved its most heart-pounding victory of the season for its final game. That was Oct. 5, 2019. No one could have predicted at the time that the team would …

A young man stands on the sidelines of the Hawthorne Hornets’ practice football field. “Why aren’t you on the field?” he yells to one of the players standing off to the side of the action, watching his team practice. “I was just in,” the teenage player responds. “I’m resting now.” …

Syltavius Kelley also contributed to this story. Two young student-athletes scrap it out on Bill Woods Court. On the hardwood, the two are rivals, but off the court, they are not only best friends, but also cousins. While the kids are engaged in their intense one-on-one basketball game, their two …

By: Michael Kennedy Syltavius Kelley All athletes perform well on the field, but it’s oftentimes rare to see them excel both on and off it. Key’shaun Williams, a senior at Hawthorne High School, is a perfect example of an all-around student-athlete. Not only is Key’shaun an excellent two-sport athlete, but …

After watching the girls take care of business in Lakeland, the Hawthorne boys’ basketball team followed suit Wednesday. In a wire-to-wire win, Hawthorne stifles Paxton 70-58 to advance to the state championship. What they do best: Hawthorne stifles Paxton defensively After the win in the regional finals against Wildwood, Hawthorne …