High School Sports

Story by: Kevin Gatti and Monica Exantus On Friday, the St. Francis Catholic Academy Wolves will travel to face the Foundation Academy Lions in the first round of the Class 2A high school football playoffs at 7 p.m. After three consecutive trips, the Wolves will look to win their first …

The Buchholz Bobcats (6-1) take on the Creekside Knights (5-3) in the first round of playoffs on Friday at 7:30 pm at Citizens Field. in Gainesville. Buchholz visited Creekside two weeks ago for a non-conference game where they celebrated a 49-27 victory. The Bobcats hope for similar dominance this week, …

The Gainesville High School Hurricanes have suffered the effects of COVID-19 more than most high schools. This team was put through not just one, but two quarantines. As a result, Gainesville only had five regular-season games, and their playoff journey is just now beginning. Most teams wouldn’t be in the …

After completing an undefeated regular season and receiving a first-round bye heading into the playoffs, the Oak Hall Eagles entered their state semi-final matchup against the Merritt Island Mustangs with high hopes.  A potential State Championship birth was on the line.  Fortunately, their goals were achieved and Oak Hall handled …

Story by Bennett Solomon and Kaitlyn Wadulack The Class 6A Hurricanes (2–3) crushed the Class 5A Rams (1–7)  37–7 Friday night. After playing for the first time in over a month last week, the Hurricanes looked to rebound after a loss to Lee High School (Jacksonville) 29–3. The Rams cruised …

The Buchholz Bobcats (6-1) crushed Santa Fe (2-5) 53-0 in a very lopsided game Thursday Night.   Offense The Bobcats started the night off by scoring their first touchdown in under 2 minutes. Quarterback Creed Whittemore threw a deep pass to his trusty running back Quandarius Smith for the touchdown. …

The Buchholz Bobcats (5-1) will host the Santa Fe Raiders (2-4) on Thursday night at 7 p.m. at Citizens field as they look to advance to 6-1. The Raiders lost their last matchup 20–3 against the Eastside Rams, setting their record to 2-4. Last season the Bobcats defeated the Raiders …

The 0-6 Eastside Rams welcomed the 2-3 Santa Fe Raiders at Citizens field Friday night. Coach Jared Allen hoped to move his team to a .500 mark before the playoffs whereas Coach DeLeon was searching for a coveted yet elusive first win of the season. Coach DeLeon’s First Win The …

Story by Bennett Solomon and Kaitlyn Wadulack The Class 1A Chiefland Indians (1-6) suffered their fourth consecutive defeat after their game against the Class 1A Union County Tigers (5-3).   The Indians defense struggled the entire game to contain the Tigers offense, leading the Tigers to a 42-7 victory.  Tigers running …

Syltavius Kelley also contributed to this story. Two young student-athletes scrap it out on Bill Woods Court. On the hardwood, the two are rivals, but off the court, they are not only best friends, but also cousins. While the kids are engaged in their intense one-on-one basketball game, their two …