By: Alex Washburn & Regan Staudt The hometown Wolves win 84-39 over Meadowbrook As the first round of the playoffs got underway Tuesday night, St. Francis and Meadowbrook entered this game with only six wins during the regular season. The Wolves got out to a quick double-digit lead early by …
Read More »Santa Fe High School Boy’s Hoops Prepare for District Tournament
The Santa Fe Raiders boys’ basketball team begins their district championship pursuit this week. After a slow start to the season, the Raiders come into the district tournament with a 17-game winning streak. “Things started to click,” Head Coach Glen Banks said. Following the pre-season departure of key player Mason …
Read More »High School Boys Basketball District Tournament Preview
Boys High School Basketball districts officially begin today. The Chiefland Indians boy’s basketball team will take on the Dixie County Bears today at 5 p.m. The game will take place at Bronson Middle/High School. Further district games will continue Tuesday. https://twitter.com/fhsaaupdates/status/1622601273345462272?s=20&t=rNXFO2oxaqT1oHI9pFn9tQ Chiefland So Far The Chiefland Indians have a 14-9 …
Read More »Gainesville High School Senior Night
On February 2, a night of celebration took place. A night where students were celebrated for their hard work and dedication. A night that athletes waited so long for, but ended so quickly. This was senior night. Experience of a Lifetime The Gainesville High School boy’s basketball team took on …
Read More »Senior-Day Night Lights: Buchholz Batters Hawthorne
By: Anna Tsemba and Tyler Kenyon The Bud Seymour Gymnasium was packed for a Thursday night showdown between the 11-13 Buchholz Bobcats and the 7-5 Hawthorne Hornets. Buchholz hoped to get their first win in 3 games on their home court. The Bobcats are led by head coach Blake Golden, …
Read More »Girl’s High School Hoops District Finals Preview
The high school girl’s basketball season is wrapping up this weekend with several division title games. Wildwood vs Trenton The Class 1A-District 7 playoffs will wrap up on February 2 as No. 1 seed Wildwood takes on No.2 seed Trenton for the title. The Wildwood Wildcats ended their season with …
Read More »Gators Hoops Upsets No. 2 Tennessee 67-54
February begins with an upset in Gainesville. The Florida Gators (13-9) defeated the Tennessee Volunteers (18-4), 67-54 in what is now Todd Golden’s biggest win of his tenure at Florida. Colin Castleton finished with 20 points and went a perfect 8-8 from the free throw line. Kyle Lofton also pitched …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Hosts No. 2 Tennessee
Florida faces its toughest test of the season yet Wednesday night in the O’Connell Center, as the Gators (12-9) will welcome in the No. 2 ranked Volunteers (18-3). Tip off is set for 7. Game day on the O'Dome stage ▶️#GoGators pic.twitter.com/dFxTzCuKyO — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) February 1, 2023 …
Read More »Gators Tennis Star Ben Shelton Breaks the ATP Top 50
After what has been a fairy tale run for the 20-year-old, Ben Shelton has officially entered the top 50 tennis players in the world. Top 50 Shelton currently sits at 44th in the world after his five-round journey in the Australian open. The updated ATP rankings now has ten American …
Read More »Hawthorne Beat Eastside in Instant Classic
Hometown Hornets Defeat Rival Rams 52-51 in Overtime on Senior Night First Half Standing room only for this game between rival schools. With the added layer of Senior Night, this matchup created an energetic and emotional environment, and the game delivered. Hawthorne, who lost the previous night to Columbia, came …
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