Gainesville High School

The high school football regular season has come to an end. And tonight, numerous teams across the area will begin the chase for a state championship in what has been an unusual and challenging season for many. And while several schools will be in action, the coronavirus has forced some …

The Gainesville High School Hurricanes have suffered the effects of COVID-19 more than most high schools. This team was put through not just one, but two quarantines. As a result, Gainesville only had five regular-season games, and their playoff journey is just now beginning. Most teams wouldn’t be in the …

Story by Bennett Solomon and Kaitlyn Wadulack The Class 6A Hurricanes (2–3) crushed the Class 5A Rams (1–7)  37–7 Friday night. After playing for the first time in over a month last week, the Hurricanes looked to rebound after a loss to Lee High School (Jacksonville) 29–3. The Rams cruised …

The Gainesville Hurricanes (11-7) hosted the Forest Wildcats (14-0) in the Class 6A Girls Volleyball District Championship match.  The Hurricanes gave it their all, but the Wildcats offense came out on top, winning the district title. The Journey The energy in the Purple Palace was electrifying before the match began. …

The Gainesville Hurricanes start off the week strong with a win against the Bell Bulldogs Monday night. The Hurricanes (11-5) swept the Bulldogs (15-4) in an exciting match that left fans on the edge of their seats.  Hurricanes Set the Tone for the Match in the First Set Although the …

Coming off of a win from Wednesday night’s game against the Rock Lions, the Gainesville Hurricanes volleyball team was looking to continue its winning streak with Thursday night’s game against the Santa Fe Raiders. The Hurricanes (10-5) gave it their all with some close calls in the third set of …

After sweeping the Bradford Tornadoes 3-0 Tuesday night, the Gainesville High School Hurricanes volleyball team earned their second win of the week against The Rock School Lions.  The Hurricanes (10-4) and the Lions (4-10) had some close sets throughout the match, but the Hurricanes ended the Lions chance of redemption …

Story by Bennett Solomon and Kaitlyn Wadulack The Class 3A Trinity Catholic Celtics (2–0) cruised past the Class 6A Gainesville Hurricanes (1–2) Thursday night behind four total touchdowns from Celtics running back Jamarian Samuel.  After coming off a tough loss to Seminole last Friday, the Hurricanes looked to get back …

Story by Bennett Solom0n and Kaitlyn Wadulack The Class 8A Seminoles (1–0) dominated the Class 6A Gainesville Hurricanes (1–1) 28–0 Friday night.  Following a win against Santa Fe last Friday, the Hurricanes looked to add another win on their annual senior night festivities. They honored their senior football players, cheerleaders, …

The Return of Coach Dock Coach Dock Pollard spoiled his former team’s Senior Night, against new Santa Fe coach Jared Allen. When asked about having to coach his very first game with the Gainesville Hurricanes against his former team Pollard said it was a bit different. “It’s a little emotional… …