High School Sports

ALACHUA – The Buchholz Bobcats football team suffered its first defeat of the season Friday in a back-and-forth contest won by the Manatee (Bradenton) Hurricanes, 34-27 The game was held at Santa Fe High’s stadium after the Bobcats (3-1) decided to move the game away from Citizens Field due to concerns about …

NEWBERRY — The Newberry Panthers dominated the Keystone Heights Indians en route to a 48-0 blowout Friday. Running back Kaleb Woods led the outburst, as the junior standout rushed for 176 yards and four touchdowns on 13 carries. The Newberry defense also showed out, even with the absence of University …

Eastside High School took a tough 35-7 loss to longtime rival Buchholz last Friday night at Citizens Field. The Rams (1-2) played strong defense throughout the game, showing grit and strength as the home team in their first rivalry game of the season. However, it’s not the wins or losses …

The Eastside Rams (1-2) will face the Trinity Catholic Celtics (1-2) at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Citizens Field. Eastside Rams Last Friday, the Rams lost to the Buchholz Bobcats 35-7. Throughout the game, the Rams struggled to get anything going with their passing attack and committed numerous penalties. Entering …

By Jalyn Garcia and Isabella Ruiz ALACHUA — Gia McGrew is one of two captains on the Santa Fe High School volleyball team. She leads the team in kills with 124 this season alone. Though it is her first year on Santa Fe’s roster, she has already proven herself to …

The Oak Hall Eagles volleyball team defeated the Saint Francis Catholic Wolves in straight sets Tuesday. The Eagles improve to 9-2 on the year and avoid a three-game skid. Athleticism Pays Off Juniors Cassidy McDonald (setter) and Hannah Timm (outside hitter) were all over the score sheet as the Eagles …

After a slow start to the high school football game Friday night at Citizens Field, the Buchholz Bobcats pushed forward in the second half to secure a 35-7 win against the Eastside Rams. Aside from a 14-yard touchdown run by Jasiah Powell in the first quarter, the Bobcats (3-0) struggled …

The football adage “The game is won or lost in the trenches” was evident Friday in Saint Francis Catholic Academy’s 32-13 loss to Auburndale Jordan Christian Prep. The Wolves (0-4) only attempted nine passes in the home game, with both touchdowns coming on the ground from sophomore quarterback Jake Long. …

The Eastside Rams fought hard Friday against the Buchholz Bobcats at Citizens Field, losing 35-7, to drop to a 1-2 start to the season. The score does not reflect the relentless defense Eastside displayed throughout the game, with many key stops at the 10-yard line and aggressive offensive plays from …

By Brooke Bastedo and Elizabeth Landen The Gainesville Hurricanes volleyball team suffered a loss Thursday night at its away game against The Rock Lions, bringing its record to 5-5. The Lions (4-1) won the first set 25-14 and the ‘Canes struggled to recover, losing the next two sets 25-18, 25-17. …