High School Sports

P.K. Yonge is set for a rematch against Florida State University High School on Thursday. Blue Wave head coach Boderick Johnson joined Sport Scene Tuesday to discuss the upcoming rematch with the Seminoles. A Chance for Redemption The Blue Wave (14-10) were demolished by the Seminoles (25-2) back in December, …

The Hawthorne Hornets girls basketball team is set to host the Newberry Panthers for the Class 1A regional final Tuesday. Hawthorne defeated Newberry 64-48 earlier this postseason in the 1A District 6 championship game behind 34 points from sophomore guard De’Mya Adams. “We didn’t play a very good brand of …

The Hornets will continue their tournament play against Hilliard in the region semifinals of the Boys Basketball 1A State Tournament on Thursday at 7 p.m. Hawthorne moves on to the state tournament level after beating Newberry 48-47 in the 1A District 6 Championship on Feb. 10. Led by Head Coach …

On Friday, the Gainesville Hurricanes basketball team was victorious in the 6A District 2 final against the Buchholz Bobcats. It was a thriller as the Hurricanes edged out a 59-55 win to earn their crown. Recap The Purple Palace was hopping well before the 7 p.m. tip-off time. The crowd …

The PK Yonge Blue Wave’s Girls Basketball team continues their tournament play on Tuesday, February 14, against Master’s Academy in the Class 3A regional semifinals. The Blue Wave advanced to this stage after a 57-28 win over Trinity Christian Academy on February 9. The Blue Wave, led by Head Coach …

By: Liana Handler and Dylan Pierce Santa Fe High Raiders lost their District Championship game to the North Marion Colts 71-69 in an electric game. While most of the championship seemed to trend towards Santa Fe High, a few missed free throws gave North Marion the 4A championship win. Strong …

Hawthorne Hornets 48 Newberry Panthers 47 Sometimes the smallest margins determine the outcome of a game, and this was the best example possible. Hawthorne, the standard athletic department for small schools in the area, tasted their own blood this season entering only 8-6. Newberry, who has made it their mission …

The high school basketball postseason is in full effect, as a variety of district championship games will be played Friday night. Coaches from various teams in the Gainesville area joined Sportscene with Steve Russell to discuss their season, team and next matchup. Hawthorne vs Newberry The Class 1A-District 6 championship …

The Gainesville High Hurricanes took down the Leon Lions in a 19-point win during their district semifinal matchup on Wednesday. The 61-42 victory will have the Hurricanes feeling good heading into the Friday final, where they will take on a familiar foe, Buchholz, at home in the “Purple Palace”. Not …

Girls high school hoops is back in action Thursday night as regional play continues. Class 1A continues the regional semifinals, while Class 2A, 3A and 4A are set to begin tournament play with the quarterfinals. Class 1A Regional Semifinals  The 21-5 Newberry Panthers take on the 19-8 Hilliard Red Flashes …