After a very successful season, the Gainesville High boys basketball team will play for the class 6A regional final Friday against Ponte Vedra. The winner of this game will also qualify for a spot in the state semifinals starting March 2. The Hurricanes enter the game on a seven game winning …
Read More »Ian Scott Returns as Head Football Coach at Alma Mater Gainesville High
It is often said that good things take time, and in the case of the Gainesville Head Football Coaching position, that certainly proved to be true. After a thorough search process that lasted several months, the long-awaited announcement finally came: the position had been filled, and it was well worth …
Read More »Gainesville High School Victorious in Regional Semifinal
The Gainesville Hurricanes are moving on to the 6A boys basketball Regional Final. The Canes beat Oakleaf 47-42 after making a miraculous comeback in the fourth quarter. Recap Oakleaf would score the first points of the game. Theo Stephens got the Hurricanes back on track by controlling the offense and …
Read More »Three Gainesville Area Boys Basketball Teams Still Alive in State Playoffs
Three Gainesville area basketball programs are moving on in the FHSAA 2023 playoffs. Gainesville High School (6A), Santa Fe High School (4A) and Hawthorne (1A) will all be fighting for their playoff lives within the next week. Gainesville vs. Ponte Vedra Friday night, Gainesville will travel to Ponte Vedra to …
Read More »The Hurricanes Hold On Against P.K. Yonge in First Game of Season
The Gainesville High School baseball team defeated P.K. Yonge in their first regular season game on Monday by a score of 6-3. Although they lost by three runs, P.K. Yonge nearly mounted a comeback in the 7th inning. The Hurricanes entered the final inning with a five-run lead, but P.K. …
Read More »Theo Stephens Reaches Milestone in Hurricanes Regional Quarterfinal Win
The Gainesville High School boy’s basketball team defeated Forest by a score of 76-57 on Thursday. But, the final score doesn’t indicate how close the game was in the first half. Neither team could stop the opposing offense. With less than 15 seconds left in the first half, the Hurricanes …
Read More »Gainesville High School District Champions
On Friday, the Gainesville Hurricanes basketball team was victorious in the 6A District 2 final against the Buchholz Bobcats. It was a thriller as the Hurricanes edged out a 59-55 win to earn their crown. Recap The Purple Palace was hopping well before the 7 p.m. tip-off time. The crowd …
Read More »Boys’ Basketball District Championship Games Begin Friday
The high school basketball postseason is in full effect, as a variety of district championship games will be played Friday night. Coaches from various teams in the Gainesville area joined Sportscene with Steve Russell to discuss their season, team and next matchup. Hawthorne vs Newberry The Class 1A-District 6 championship …
Read More »Gainesville High School Boys Basketball Cruises Past Leon to District Final
The Gainesville High Hurricanes took down the Leon Lions in a 19-point win during their district semifinal matchup on Wednesday. The 61-42 victory will have the Hurricanes feeling good heading into the Friday final, where they will take on a familiar foe, Buchholz, at home in the “Purple Palace”. Not …
Read More »Girls High School Hoops Continues Tournament Play
Girls high school hoops is back in action Thursday night as regional play continues. Class 1A continues the regional semifinals, while Class 2A, 3A and 4A are set to begin tournament play with the quarterfinals. Class 1A Regional Semifinals The 21-5 Newberry Panthers take on the 19-8 Hilliard Red Flashes …
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