It is rare to have two undefeated teams in high school football face off against each other in the middle of October. By now, most teams have endured at least one defeat. However, this is not the case for two Gainesville-based squads. The 5-0 Hawthorne Hornets host the 6-0 Chiefland …
Read More »HS Football Preview: GHS Looks to make a comeback against Vanguard
The Gainesville Hurricanes will face the Vanguard Knights in a district game this week. The Hurricanes are 4-2 overall and 2-0 in district play while the Knights are undefeated. Canes Are Coming Off a Tough Loss “It was just one of those nights where we could not put anything together …
Read More »Friday Night Lights Preview: Buchholz vs. Creekside
The Creekside Knights will host the Buchholz Bobcats in Jacksonville, FL Friday night in a conference game. Kick off is set for 7:30 p.m. Heading into this matchup, both Creekside and Buchholz are 4-2 on their seasons. Buchholz head coach Mark Whittemore says this will be a tough matchup as …
Read More »Eastside Rams Take On Belleview Rattlers
The Eastside Rams football team will be traveling to Belleview Friday night to face the Rattlers. Getting Back On Track Eastside is looking to bounce back this week after dropping their game last week to the North Marion 48-27. Eastside head coach Cedderick Daniels says a lack of focus by …
Read More »Friday Night Lights: Trinity Catholic Battles Santa Fe
Another edition of Friday night lights returns with the Trinity Catholic Celtics facing the Santa Fe Raiders on Oct. 12. Both teams have lost three games this season, with the Celtics losing three straight and the Raiders not winning two consecutive games yet. District Roundup Although this is a non-conference …
Read More »High School Football Preview: Gainesville vs. Buchholz City Rivalry
It’s a showdown at Citizen’s Field as the Gainesville Hurricanes face the Buchholz Bobcats for their annual city championship game. This out of conference rivalry game will be the 47th meeting of these two Gainesville teams. Bobcats are on the Hunt Buchholz was on a bye last week, so they …
Read More »Eastside and North Marion Square Off in Make-Up District Game
Second time will hopefully be a charm for Eastside’s and North Marion’s football teams Thursday night. After being rained out last Friday, the two will be trying to make up the game, which will likely determine the district champion. Eastside vs North Marion football is rescheduled due to lightning. The game …
Read More »Friday Night Lights: Local Games Tonight
A day before a packed evening of local high school football, the Gainesville Hurricanes played host to the Ocala Forest Wildcats. The Hurricanes got off to a strong start in the first half and ultimately won 46-7 on Thursday night. On Friday, there will be a few more conference matchups …
Read More »High School Football Preview: Gainesville High Hosts Ocala Forest
The Gainesville High Hurricanes are back in action this week, hosting the Ocala Forest Wildcats in a Thursday night matchup. The Hurricanes look to continue their three-game win streak by taking care of business at home. The Wildcats, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back after a big …
Read More »P.K. Yonge Mercy Rules Seven Rivers Christian With Explosive Offense
Make it two weeks in a row where the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave football team manages a blowout against a small-rostered team. On their homecoming game, P.K. Yonge won its fourth game of the year by a final score of 78-0. They also scored 11 touchdowns for the second week …
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