High School Sports

By Natalia Lopez and Riley Tirrell The host Buchholz Bobcats rallied in the second half to hand the Bradford Tornadoes their first loss of the flag football season in overtime, 20-19, on Tuesday. Bouncing back from a setback against the Santa Fe Raiders last week, Buchholz (9-1) displayed determination to …

NEWBERRY — The Newberry Panthers lost to the Bronson Eagles, 4-1, on Tuesday to bring their hopes of an undefeated softball season to an end. For the purpose of learning and getting better, sometimes you gotta get knocked down, so this one will hurt. We don’t like to lose at …

The Gainesville High School girls lacrosse team dominated Matanzas at home Tuesday night for an 18-5 win that improves the Hurricanes’ record to 14-3, one of the best in program history. Matanzas’ Zoe Alred was the first to score in the first quarter thanks to an assist from Addison Alred. …

By Ava DiCecca and Audrey Layton About Basol NEWBERRY — Reymar Basol is finishing his senior year strong, closing out his four years of incredible contributions to the Newberry Panthers’ boys lacrosse program on a high note. Basol’s career at Newberry, especially his senior year, has been full of incredible …

Oak Hall’s boys lacrosse team dominated on Senior Night by securing an 18-0 win Tuesday against the Santa Fe Raiders (3-3). The Eagles (10-1) came out strong by winning the opening face-off and immediately pressured the Raiders’ defense. Despite Santa Fe’s efforts, Oak Hall controlled possession and executed sharp passing …

The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave baseball team dug too large a hole it couldn’t climb out of in a 21-11 loss Thursday to the Dixie County Bears at Bobby Hawkins Field. Thanks to 12 walks, four hit batters and five errors, Dixie County (5-11) built leads of 10-1 after the …

The Gainesville High School flag football team suffered a rout at home Friday night, losing 28-0 against Ocala Forest. The Hurricanes’ record dropped to 0-9 after their second loss of the week following spring break. The game had a slow start with a scoreless first quarter. The ‘Canes neared the …

An intense softball showdown happened Monday when the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave took on Countryside Christian Minutemen for a non-district home game. Both teams looked equally strong and capable of pulling out the win, but it was the Blue Wave who secured it by winning 9-6. Top of 1st ends …

With both team’s undefeated seasons on the line Thursday, the visiting Santa Fe Raiders flag football team narrowly defeated the Buchholz Bobcats 18-14. The teams’ sidelines were fired up and ready to play. The energy was tense, as the coaches worked to calm their teams to avoid mistakes. Starting off …

ALACHUA — Despite a strong first inning Wednesday, the Gainesville High School Hurricanes could not stop the the high-powered offense of the Santa Fe Raiders in a 19-6 loss that extends their losing streak to four games. A high-powered fourth inning by Santa Fe, where 11 runs were scored, prevailed …