Dec. 30 was a big day for the Gators. The football team competed against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Cotton Bowl, and the men’s basketball team traveled to Nashville for a match-up against Vanderbilt. While Florida football was unable to bring home another bowl win, the basketball team made up …
Read More »UF Opens SEC Play With Game At Vandy
UF men’s basketball gears up for tip-off on Wednesday against the Vanderbilt Commodores. It will be the SEC opener for both teams and unexpectedly, both teams have fewer games under their belts than originally planned, but the game is still expected to be played as scheduled. Game Cancellations Like many …
Read More »Despite 2020’s challenges, Gainesville Roller Rebels persevere
The Swamp City Sirens clung to a hard-fought 147-138 win over the Gold Coast Derby Grrls. Gainesville’s local roller derby team saved its most heart-pounding victory of the season for its final game. That was Oct. 5, 2019. No one could have predicted at the time that the team would …
Read More »Oak Hall Boys Basketball Falls to Trenton, 65-63
After a loss to the Bronson Eagles six days prior, the Oak Hall Eagles boys basketball team (1-1) took on the Trenton Tigers (2-4), led by coach Cedric Booth on Thursday. Playing on their home court, the Eagles were hungry for a win to boost them to a winning record …
Read More »Another missed game doesn’t help Texas A&M
With playoff hopes up in the air, Texas A&M remains uncertain of their postseason chances. The Aggies battle versus Ole Miss has been postponed due to COVID-19 related issues. As the regular season winds down, Texas A&M hopes to sneak into the college football playoff bracket. The Big Dilemma With the …
Read More »Kyle Trask Heisman Odds
As Florida earned its sixth straight victory on the year, quarterback Kyle Trask proved once again why he’s a Heisman favorite. The Gators’ football team led by the Heisman candidate clinched the SEC East after routing Tennessee 31-19. Florida not only took down their rivals but secured their date to …
Read More »Bronson Earns Statement win, Defeats Oak Hall
Prior to tip-off, Oak Hall’s game against Bronson was expected to be close and contested throughout. The Eagles came into tonight’s game looking to build off their opening night win. Unfortunately, Bronson started the game with an extremely high level of intensity that instantly put the Oak Hall Eagles behind. …
Read More »Doubleheader this weekend for both Gators Basketball programs
It’s a busy weekend for the Florida Gator basketball program. Both men and women are in the O’Connell Center this preparing for their respective games. Gators Women’s Basketball (2-1) The Gators are off to a 2-1 start this season. Florida will play its third and final game of the week. …
Read More »Oak Hall Starts Season Strong, Defeats Gainesville Christian
Expectations were high coming into the season for the Oak Hall men’s varsity basketball team. Led by senior guards Matthew McKinney and Andrew Pickens, the Eagles have their sights set on a deep postseason run. Fortunately, in game one of the season, the team lived up to their hype and …
Read More »Local Teams Still Alive in the Playoff Race
High school football playoffs are just starting to heat up. And a few local teams have proven they can handle the heat. Buchholz Bobcats The Buchholz Bobcats will enter their Class 7-A regional semifinal matchup on an eight-game winning streak. In their last matchup, the Bobcats proved they were up …
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