High School Sports

The story of Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith is one full of ups and downs which make for an incredible ride. In Part 1 of our 4-part series on the football career of Emmitt Smith, the focus will be on his high school playing days and before. Growing …

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Another week of Friday night lights is upon us with several area teams involved in state playoff action. We first head to Fort White, where the Indians, 7-1 and undefeated in district play, will gear up to take on the East Gadsden Jaguars (4-6) in a Class 4A-Region 1 matchup. The …

Today starts a new week for prep football as playoff positions continue to pan out. Gainesville High School (8-1) is already a lock in 6A play having won 15 straight at Citizens Field. They now gear up for the final game of the regular season tonight against a formidable Crawfordville Wakulla …

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As part of our 30 high schools in 30 days here on ESPN850-WRUF, we’ll look at local high schools and what they are doing in spring practice. First, we look at a team that’s got a big spring following a big year: the Gainesville High School Purple Hurricanes.  

The Gainesville High Purple Hurricanes (21-9) are in Lakeland this afternoon as they play Miami Norland (24-5) in the Class 6A state semifinal game in boy’s basketball. The Canes have been on an incredible run since their loss in the district championship game, defeating Leesburg (who beat them in districts) …

As the basketball world readies itself for March Madness, the Februrary Frenzy of the high school game reaches its peak. Those still alive head to their state tournaments, hoping to be crowned champion. One of those teams is the Hawthorne Hornets boy’s basketball team (28-1, 10-0). This is Hawthorne’s second straight trip to the …

Gainesville v.s. Orlando Edgewater After losing its previous three games against Leesburg, the Gainesville High School boys basketball team finally topped them. With its 74-66 win, the Hurricanes(20-9) take on Orlando Edgewater (25-4) in regional finals play at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Gainesville coach Kelly Beckham said his team was able to …