Coming off a Strong Year Last year, first year head coach Marcus McDonald led the Blue Wave to a 10-2 record in 2018. They finished 3-0 in their league, and tied for first. PK Yonge had a great year scoring the ball, as well as keeping the opponents out of …
Read More »Columbia’s Brian Allen Speaks on his 2019 Team
The Columbia Tigers are coming off of a strong 2018 season and look to improve entering 2019. Tigers head coach Brian Allen joined Sportscene with Steve Russell to talk about key losses on the offensive line, their strong secondary and more. 2018 Season and Lee Rivalry The Columbia Tigers finished …
Read More »Gainesville Hurricanes challenged by new district and inexperience
Last year, Patrick Miller’s Gainesville Hurricanes put up a 7-3 regular-season record before being eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs. This year, many districts have been redrawn giving the Hurricanes new opponents and new challenges. One of those challenges coming from inexperience with the schedule. Daunting District Last …
Read More »Coach Whittemore talks Buchholz football
Big changes are coming to Buchholz High School football. Head coach Mark Whittemore doesn’t expect Bobcats’ winning ways to change, however. Whittemore unpacked expectations for the upcoming season on Sportscene with Steve Russell. His first addressed the loss of some of his superstar seniors. “We lost quite a bit; great …
Read More »Eastside Looks For Similar Success in New District
It’s a new season with new challenges for Eastside football. Coming off last season’s 7-4 season and a first round exit playoffs, the Rams enter a new district. Eastside now belongs to 5A District 5. With the new district comes new opponents and the potential for new rivalries to emerge. …
Read More »Top Gator Baseball 2019 Draft Prospects
Riley Green, Matthew Allan and Hunter Barco are three Gators prospects in the upcoming MLB draft happening next month. Outfielder Green and pitchers Allan and Barco all committed to the University of Florida this year. However, the trio each has the potential of not returning to University of Florida campus …
Read More »FEATURE: Playing at the Next Level
Playing at the collegiate level as a student-athlete is not easy. The increase in their workload does not compare to what they experienced in high school and it can be overwhelming. They have to balance the lifestyle of a student-athlete that includes two-a-day practices, games, traveling and going to class. …
Read More »Buchholz Girls Lacrosse Is Headed to Regional Quarterfinals
The Buchholz varsity girls lacrosse team entered the 2019 season with the goal of getting better each and every day. They’ve done just that. Historical Season Last week Coach Millinoff’s Bobcats were crowned as District Champions. They defeated Forest High School and later outlasted Oak Hall, whom they hadn’t beat …
Read More »Hawthorne’s Sportsmanship Shines In 22-5 Win Over Saint Francis Catholic
The Hawthorne Hornets displayed sportsmanship as they mercy ruled the Saint Francis Catholic Wolves 22-5 on Saint Francis’ senior night. The Saint Fracis Catholic seniors are honored at senior in their game of the season. @ESPNGainesville pic.twitter.com/3S0iUqf5vz — Brad Freedman (@BradRFreedman) April 17, 2019 Matchup Hawthorne High School entered the …
Read More »Gainesville Baseball Completes Comeback to Beat North Marion 10-8
The Gainesville High Hurricanes defeated the visiting North Marion High Colts 10-8 on Tuesday. Luke Marquis started on the mound for the Hurricanes and Wyatt Campbell was the pitcher for the Colts. EARLY RUNS Through two innings, the Colts built up a sturdy 4-1 lead thanks to successful hitting. Cameron …
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