With the high school boys basketball district tournament tipping off Monday all across the state, now is the perfect time to check in on the Gainesville area schools. Nine teams still remain alive in their respective hunts for a district championship. You can read our district tournament preview here. Gainesville …
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The second season, the postseason, is next on the schedule for area high school boys basketball teams. The fun begins this week at district tournaments. Gainesville The Gainesville Hurricanes finish their season at home Friday against the struggling Eastside Rams at 7:30 p.m. The Hurricanes are 17-7 overall and 2-0 …
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The Oak Hall Eagles survived the Chiefland Indians on Tuesday with a 9-8 walk-off win. Grabbing The Lead The visiting Indians (1-3) scored first on an RBI double from catcher J.R. Hudson. However, Chiefland didn’t hold the lead for long. With a pair of walks and an error along with …
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Boys high school basketball in the North Central Florida featured multiple regional playoff games on Thursday. Hawthorne and Newberry Fall Hawthorne’s season came to an end after getting upset by Fort White. The Hornets, who made it to the state semifinals last year, fell short 56-51. Fort White dominated in …
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NEWBERRY — The Newberry Panthers shut down a late comeback attempt from the Chiefland Indians to win 3-1 in the first round of the Class 1A District 7 FHSAA Volleyball Playoffs on Friday. After winning the first two sets 25-19 and 25-18, Chiefland dominated much of the next two sets. …
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By Joey Sheiner and Zach Lightsey (video) NEWBERRY — Quarterback Keil Mcgriff tossed two touchdown passes, running back Kaleb Woods rushed for two scores and fellow running back Amarion Cason also ran for a TD in the Panthers’ 34-0 win against the Chiefland Indians. Newberry’s Balanced Approach Paid Off Early …
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By: Jennifer Blardonis and Regan Staudt The 11-7 Saint Francis Wolves varsity girl’s basketball team faced off against the 7-15 Chiefland Indians in a hard-fought game on Tuesday night. The Wolves, coming off a three-game losing streak, were determined to get back on track and secure a win. Slow Start …
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Without hesitation, Newberry guard Mason Smith shot the ball from the left corner with the clock ticking into the final breaths of the game. Despite his shot being contested, the three went in and gave the Panthers a marginal lead late in double overtime. Then came Jon Jon. The Newberry …
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The Chiefland Indians baseball team played the Trenton Tigers at home on Tuesday and came out on top 7-1. Setting The Tone Starting on the mound, lefty Tyler Bass set the tone for the Indians right off the bat, striking out the first two batters of the game. Left fielder …
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The Chiefland Indians dominated Buchholz High School 10-5 under the lights on Thursday night. With sound defense and hot bats they’re now 1-1 on the season and things are only looking up. Perfect night for some softball! Chiefland High takes on Buchholz at home. #thursdaynightlights @ESPNGainesville pic.twitter.com/IpxdbQgtmM — Lauren Halpern …
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