George Gumbs Jr, an EDGE, from Chicago, Illinois, a Redshirt Senior, at 253 pounds. That is the superficial description, but his work ethic and profound urge of wanting to get better, surpasses the superficial level. Coming out of high school, Gumbs Jr. was a 3-star recruit and was playing wide …
Read More »Magic’s Push For Playoffs Continues Vs. Bulls
The Orlando Magic (29-34), currently the 8th seed in the Eastern conference, welcome the No. 10 seed Chicago Bulls (24-38) Thursday. If the season ended today, both teams would participate in the play-in tournament to determine the 7th and 8th seed in the East. Currently, the Bulls and Magic are …
Read More »Buchholz Boys Soccer Embarks On New Journey With New Coach Hire
Phillip Journey announced his retirement as boys soccer coach at Buchholz High School earlier this month. The Bobcats finished the past season 8-7 and in the quarterfinals of the 6A-District 3 tournament where they lost to Tocoi Creek 2-1. The season did not end with the outcome the Bobcats wanted …
Read More »Blue Wave Fall Short In 2A-Regional 1 Girls Soccer Finals
The P.K Yonge girls soccer team lost Episcopal School of Jacksonville in the 2A-Regional 1 finals, 4-2, in penalty kicks after two 10-minute overtime periods with the score still tied at 1-1 Wednesday. This is the second consecutive year these teams competed for the region title. Last year, the Blue …
Read More »Winless In SEC South Carolina Visits No. 3 Florida
The South Carolina Gamecocks are playing the No. 3 Florida Gators at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the O’Connell Center. It’s a sold-out SEC matchup that has a lot of importance for each team to win. The Gators (21-3, 8-3 SEC), who are without starting forward Alex Condon (sprained ankle), are playing …
Read More »Area High School Football Players Sign Letters Of Intent
As many Gainesville area high school football athletes ask themselves what’s next for their athletic career, for this list of players, college football is the next step. Wednesday began the signing period for high school football athletes, and a couple of them signed their letters of intent. Buchholz Jackson Islam, …
Read More »Two High School Girls Soccer Teams Crowned District Champions
As high school girls soccer teams wrap up their regular season many of the local high school teams found themselves playing for their respective district championships. District Champions P.K Yonge P.K Yonge girls soccer team (14-2-1) has been crowned as 2A-District 3 champion. P.K Yonge defeated Newberry (14-4-2) in the …
Read More »P.K. Yonge’s Huber Signs With Florida Women’s Golf
P.K. Yonge senior Katelyn Huber has been part of the girls’ golf team since middle school. Competing against the best of the best and with hard work and determination allowed her game to develop to become a Division 1 college talent. Huber’s dream came true last week when she signed …
Read More »P.K. Yonge Struggles Against Impact Christian Academy
The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave, playing in front of their home crowd in the final game of the regular season against Jacksonville Impact Christian Academy last Friday, were without starting quarterback AJ Powers. With a chance to go to the playoffs with a win, P.K. Yonge sophomore running back Braeden Brockington took …
Read More »P.K. Yonge’s Hutchinson Expresses Himself On, Off Field
Jace Hutchinson, No. 23 for the P.K. Yonge football team, showcases his passion for the two things that inspire him: band and football. Factors like time management, a strong support system and teamwork allow for both to be possible. Balancing His Passions P.K. Yonge band director Robert Marski said Hutchinson …
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