High School Sports

High school football playoffs are just starting to heat up. And a few local teams have proven they can handle the heat. Buchholz Bobcats The Buchholz Bobcats will enter their Class 7-A regional semifinal matchup on an eight-game winning streak. In their last matchup, the Bobcats proved they were up …

Caleb Wiegandt also contributed to this story. Hawthorne (8-2) and Wildwood (9-1) are all set for their upcoming high school football playoff game on Friday. Both teams have been giving it their all this season, and this time, a regional title is on the line. The winner will move on …

It is not common that a football team turns one of their wide receivers into the starting quarterback. It is even less common for a brand new starting quarterback to then lead his team to an undefeated record at home, and take them to a state championship appearance. Nonetheless, Oak …

Local Florida high school football playoffs are underway. Before the game previews, lets appreciate how much these kids have gone through to not only have a season, but to have made it this far. The sacrifices they have made and time they have put in will not go unnoticed, regardless …

On Saturday, Fort Meade demolished Williston from beginning to end to secure the first playoff win of the season, 47-0. The Red Devils (3-6) hosted this Class 1A playoff matchup against the Miners (4-3) at 6 p.m. at Booster Stadium. Unfortunately, Williston did seem to be without a handful of …

The Oak Hall Eagles faced a familiar foe in their final game of the year, a state championship held in Lakeland, Florida. They had cruised to nine wins on the year, yet there was one team that kept their bout close with the Eagles, and nearly gave them a loss. …

The Buchholz Bobcats (7-1) defeated the Creekside Knights (5-4) Friday night in the teams’ second matchup of the season. The Bobcats delivered a blowout victory over the Knights with a final score of 46-13. Strong Start The Bobcats dominated the first quarter with a trio of touchdowns by senior RB …

The Class 6A Hurricanes (2–4) season came to an end Friday night, falling to the Class 6A Mainland Buccaneers (Daytona, FL) (7–1) 24–21 in the first round of the FHSAA playoffs.  A back-and-forth first half  The Buccaneers defense forced a three-and-out from the Hurricanes offense on their opening drive, allowing …

Keishla Espinal also contributed to this story. After a hectic early part of the week, Hawthorne left no doubts about what direction they are trending now that the playoffs are underway: up. The Hornets (7-2) easily took care of Chiefland (1-8) in the opening round of the FHSAA Class 1A …

The high school football regular season has come to an end. And tonight, numerous teams across the area will begin the chase for a state championship in what has been an unusual and challenging season for many. And while several schools will be in action, the coronavirus has forced some …