Mackey Award Kyle Pitts is the second tight end in Gators history to win the Mackey Award. Head coach Dan Mullen, tight end coach Tim Brewster, and award chairman Jerry Mackey were in attendance for Pitts’ award ceremony on Thursday. The John Mackey Award is presented annually to a “‘true …
Read More »Lon Kruger Former Gators Basketball Head Coach Retires
Kruger Calls it Quits Former Gators Head Coach Lon Kruger announced his retirement after 35 seasons in college basketball. Lon coached the Oklahoma Sooners for the past 10 years, leading them to a final four appearances in 2016. Kruger led his team to the round of 32 before favorites Gonzaga …
Read More »UF Athletic Director Talks Gators Sports
University of Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin discussed two of the uncertainties surrounding Gators sports: in-person events and the fate of Mike White. In-Person Events In his talk, Stricklin said that the University Athletic Association has been working closely with UF Health for guidance. He said that its suggestions included …
Read More »Buchholz Boys Lacrosse Handles Business Against Leon
Story by: Elise Fore and Matt Quartararo The Buchholz Bobcats boys lacrosse team topped the Leon Lions on Monday night by a score of 10-2. The Bobcats had entered a 7-day quarantine earlier in the month and faced a tough Oak Hall team just over a week ago. Following a …
Read More »Gator Volleyball Smashes Aggies
The Florida Gator volleyball hit the road on Wednesday for their last series of the regular season. In day one of their series, the Gators beat Texas A&M in three sets. https://twitter.com/GatorsVB/status/1374882322437173251 Florida Gators Day One Thayer Hall led the way in kills for the Gators Wednesday with nine. Following closely …
Read More »Oak Hall Lady Eagles vs Buchholz Bobcats Girls Lacrosse: Rivalry Night
Friday the Oak Hall Eagles (5-2) matched up with the Buchholz Bobcats (6-2) The final score was 15-11 seeing the Bobcats prevail on rivalry night. https://twitter.com/Chance_Thyhsen/status/1373038992770355201?s=20 Oak Hall Offensive Leaders No. 1 Sophie Miller: 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 draw controls No. 18 Leila Sims: 3 goals, 4 draw controls …
Read More »Oak Hall Girls Lacrosse defeats Santa Fe on the road
This week we saw the Lady Eagles head across town to face the Santa Fe Raiders. The final score was 17-3 with the Lady Eagles prevail. https://twitter.com/Chance_Thyhsen/status/1371957800801333252?s=20 Oak Hall Offensive Leaders No. 8 Sarah Miller: 4 goals, 1 assist No. 18 Leila Sims: 4 goals No. 4 Audrey Clark: 2 …
Read More »FHSAA assigns new football classifications
The Florida High School Athletic Association announced its new high school football classifications for the 2021 season. Many schools have been affected from the changes brought on by COVID-based disruptions. The changes are temporary, however: the FHSAA has only assigned the reclassifications for one year only. The assignments will be …
Read More »Buchholz Softball Tops Bradford in Walk-Off Fashion
The Buchholz Bobcats softball team defeated the Bradford Tornadoes Tuesday night, 10-9, courtesy of a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning. Bradford Strikes Early Buchholz pitcher Bailey Quire pitched all seven innings, but struggled to find outs early. After the lead-off hitter was retired, Bradford strung together …
Read More »Oak Hall Lady Eagles Lacrosse Defeat Gainesville Lady Hurricanes
The Oak Hall Eagles (5-1) matched up with The Gainesville High School Hurricanes (2-5) for their second shutout win in a row. The final score was 20-0. Covering Oak Hall Girls Lacrosse tonight! @ESPNGainesville @OakHallGirlsLax 🥍 pic.twitter.com/htvCwvmg8r — Chance H Thyhsen🏈🎙 (@Chance_Thyhsen) March 11, 2021 Offense gets started early This young …
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