High School Sports

The Gainesville boys’ basketball team is preparing for the District Championship final against Vanguard. The winner of this game will advance to the Class 7A Regional Quarterfinals. Gainesville currently holds the better record at 24-2 and has home-court advantage, but Vanguard’s 20-6 record and high-point history will create a challenging …

Buchholz boys’ basketball is preparing for the District Championship final at Creekside.  The winner of this game will advance to the Class 8A Regional Quarterfinals and represent District 4. The Bobcats are 11-11 heading into tonight’s game after Tuesday’s 47-37 win against Bartram Trail. Hordowski is aware that his team …

Girls High School basketball is in full swing tonight as many local teams begin their quest for a state championship. Gainesville High School (22-2) Vs. Nease High (22-4) 1-7A Regional Quarterfinals Gainesville High enters tonight’s game on a three game winning streak, including impressive wins over The Rock of Gainesville and …

The Santa Fe Boy’s Basketball team prepares for a upcoming district game against North Marion. Both teams are looking for another win in the district and the chance to advance to the 6a regional quarterfinals. Coming off of a non-conference win at Columbia, the Raiders increase their overall record 11 to 10. Heading …

It is district tournament week in high school basketball, and the 4A district 1 championship between the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave and the Maclay Marauders is Friday at 7 p.m. Maclay eliminated Oak Hall, who is the host of the tournament, last week. Because there are just three teams in class 4A …

After finishing 23-2 in regular season play, the Gainesville High Hurricanes earned a first round bye in district play. The Hurricanes were led by head coach, Kelly Beckham. Beckham’s History Beckham has been coaching the Hurricanes for seven seasons. Within his seven year tenure, he’s managed to take his team …

It was Senior Night for the Gainesville Hurricanes as the Canes beat the Santa Fe Raiders 68-48 in boy’s high school basketball on Thursday night.  The Canes continued their dominant season improving their record to 22-2 while the Raiders dropped to 10-10.   Just before tipoff, the Hurricanes celebrated Senior Night as Derek Owens, Isaiah Wilson, …

The Gainesville High School Hurricanes snagged a win on the road as they defeated Buchholz in Bobcat territory 66-55 Tuesday night in Gainesville.   GHS is now 22-2 while Buchholz is 10-12. GHS head coach Kelly Beckham says his team is playing well as districts loom around the corner and adds the team …

Santa Fe recently defeated the Villages, 3-0 to make it to their third consecutive regional semifinals. This young Raiders team holds a 20-4-1 overall record and is looking to add another digit to their win column tonight. But they have to face tough competition as they travel to Montverde. Scouting …

The Newberry Panthers and the Santa Fe Raiders are both entering Tuesday night’s matchup with losses. Now the two rivals will battle it out on the court for a second time this season. The Panthers lost Monday night to Bell, 68-65. Their biggest downfall was turnovers. Newberry has to focus on …