High School Sports

“This may be the best quarterback we are facing this year, I don’t think we are going to see a better individual than Tyler all year.” These words were echoed through the weight room by Coach Allen before Friday’s game. Standing at 6’2 220 lbs Tyler Jefferson is the sophomore …

Story by Bennett Solom0n and Kaitlyn Wadulack The Class 8A Seminoles (1–0) dominated the Class 6A Gainesville Hurricanes (1–1) 28–0 Friday night.  Following a win against Santa Fe last Friday, the Hurricanes looked to add another win on their annual senior night festivities. They honored their senior football players, cheerleaders, …

Keishla Espinal also contributed to this story. The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave looked to turn their momentum from last week’s win over Eastside into a winning streak. Visiting Florida State University High had other ideas. MaxPreps’ Class 3A 4th-ranked Seminoles crushed the Blue Wave (1-2) on their home field Friday …

Story by: Caleb Wiegandt Keishla Espinal A total team effort gave Coach Tim Montanaro and the P.K. Yonge volleyball squad their first win in the 2020 season, sweeping Eastside 3-0 on Thursday night. The Blue Wave (1-1) handled the Rams (1-2) with ease, never trailing throughout the match where they …

With every new coach comes an adjustment period, and the Eastside Rams are ready to show they can rise to the challenge. After falling week one against P.K. Yonge, the Rams are ready to bounce back against the Menendez Falcons. Kickoff for tonight is set for 7:30 at Citizens Field. …

The Return of Coach Dock Coach Dock Pollard spoiled his former team’s Senior Night, against new Santa Fe coach Jared Allen. When asked about having to coach his very first game with the Gainesville Hurricanes against his former team Pollard said it was a bit different. “It’s a little emotional… …

Whenever P.K. Yonge needed a big play, Aaron Small Jr. was there every time to answer the bell. Eastside’s defense had no answer for the 6’2″ junior quarterback, who made a huge impact both on the ground and through the air. After an overtime heartbreaker vs. Trenton last week, the …

An exciting Friday night for local high school football teams in the Gainesville area. Oak Hall vs. Master’s Academy Oak Hall will be traveling to Vero Beach, Fla. to take on Master’s Academy tonight at 6 p.m. Oak Hall is 1-0 on the season, and Master’s Academy is 2-0. Head …

For those itching to watch some high school football, the wait won’t be much longer. Sixteen teams will kick off their seasons across the North Central Florida area tonight, including six from Alachua County. Taking a Look at the Matchups Perhaps the biggest contest taking place around the area will …

Coming off of an 8-4 season from 2019, the Hawthorne Hornets prepare to play their first game of the season. This Friday, Sept. 4 at 7:30pm, Hawthorne hosts their first game of the 2020 season against Newberry. A Look At the Hornets Head coach Cornelius Ingram has high hopes for …