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Eastside High School took a tough 35-7 loss to longtime rival Buchholz last Friday night at Citizens Field. The Rams (1-2) played strong defense throughout the game, showing grit and strength as the home team in their first rivalry game of the season. However, it’s not the wins or losses …

In just his second game for Florida, senior wide receiver Elijhah Badger earned his first 100-yard receiving game for the Gators, marking the fifth of his career. Badger, who transferred after three years at Arizona State, was a key target for freshman quarterback DJ Lagway against Samford on Saturday. 77-YARD …

The Florida Gators soccer team had a big challenge to face Sunday with No. 3 and defending national champion Florida State coming to town. And while they performed admirably, the Gators were not able to overcome that challenge, falling 3-0 to the Seminoles at Dizney Stadium. FSU’s elite talent and …

The Eastside Rams fought hard Friday against the Buchholz Bobcats at Citizens Field, losing 35-7, to drop to a 1-2 start to the season. The score does not reflect the relentless defense Eastside displayed throughout the game, with many key stops at the 10-yard line and aggressive offensive plays from …

The Oak Hall Eagles flew past the Jacksonville Bishop Snyder Cardinals in a Friday night football matchup, 20-7. The Eagles (2-1) were led by their seniors and a backup quarterback in the home district win. Lots Of Shoes To Fill Oak Hall’s starting quarterback, senior Dakota Brower, was ruled out …

The 11th-ranked Gator volleyball team not only sets off its season Friday against Colorado State, but also the 34th season with Mary Wise as Florida’s head coach. Wise has led Florida to excellence since stepping into the head coaching job in 1991. Since her arrival, the Gators have made it …

Florida football coach Billy Napier previewed the Week 1 matchup against No. 19 Miami during a news conference Monday. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1828061443591377017 Early Test The Hurricanes added some talent from the transfer portal, most notably quarterback Cam Ward. Napier commended Ward’s scramble ability as a threat that the Gators need to shut …

A local Gainesville volleyball club, Gainesville Juniors Volleyball, took home two big titles this weekend from the 51st Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior National Volleyball Championship. The AAU tournament is the world’s largest volleyball tournament. It’s hosted every year at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), in Orlando, FL. Competition …

Gator gymnast Leanne Wong is headed to Minneapolis to compete in the U.S. gymnastics Olympic Trials. After becoming an alternate for the 2020 Olympics, Wong is ready to make the squad for this summer’s Paris Olympics. *as requested* pic.twitter.com/3gmZVUGDxC — USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) June 11, 2024 Leanne Wong finished her …

The Florida Gators look to stay alive in the College World Series, taking on NC State in a win or go home matchup. The game features two teams coming off heartbreakers, as the Gators lost to Texas A&M in a nine-inning thriller in their opener, while NC State dropped an …