St. Francis

After not having a coach last year, Saint Francis Catholic brings in Seay Stanford to lead the girls soccer team this year. As the first woman to receive an NCAA soccer scholarship in Alachua County and third leading scorer in NCAA Division 2, Stanford has plenty of experience under her …

Saint Francis’ baseball team beat visiting Wildwood 10-1 Tuesday, the Wolves’ second win against the Wildcats this season. Starting Off Strong The Saint Francis (12-8) batting lineup started the first inning strong when Chris Durstine hit a single. Colin Kuruppacherry followed with a run-scoring hit for Saint Francis’ first of …

By Ellen Mulgrew and Jesse Bratman P.K. Yonge’s baseball team mercy-ruled visiting Saint Francis Catholic 10-0 Monday night, the Blue Wave’s seventh run-rule win of the season. Keeping it Neutral P.K. Yonge pitcher Josh Davis and Saint Francis pitcher Liam Green presented equal strength in the first inning when each …

By Adam Edelin and Hannah Getman The Saint Francis Catholic baseball team beat Countryside Christian 16-4 on Friday at Countryside. The Wolves (11-7) batters matched the day’s weather — hot — as they raked 16 hits, including four for extra bases, in just six innings. Countryside’s Quick Lead The Minutemen …

By Brooke Park and Adam Edelin  The Saint Francis Catholic baseball team defeated the visiting Cedar Key Sharks, 10-0, Tuesday. Defense Coming in Hot First to bat, the Sharks (1-8) couldn’t find any gaps in the Wolves’ defense. Cecil Collins and Micah DeHaven made contact with the ball, but the …

By Olivia Velardo and Camden Nolde Oak Hall knocked host Saint Francis from the undefeated ranks, 51-22, in a girls high school basketball game Friday.  First-Quarter Determination The Eagles (3-0) took a 15-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and never lost control.  Wolves coach Josh Kerkau yelled …

By Caroline King and Camden Nolde The Saint Francis Catholic Wolves defeated the Countryside Christian Minutemen on Thursday night, 49-46, in three overtimes. Going into the girls basketball game, the Wolves (3-0) had won two straight dominant games, beating their opponents by an average margin of 27 points. Starting Off …

By Olivia Velardo and Camden Nolde The Saint Francis Wolves defeated the visiting Cedar Key Sharks in a girls’ basketball game Tuesday, 64-43. Dedication from the Wolves Lexy Bhatia helped spark the Wolves (2-0) to a 26-13 lead in the first quarter. As the second period began, Cedar Key coach …

By Caroline King and Taylorann Eidam The Saint Francis Catholic Wolves celebrated senior night Monday with a 3-0 sweep of the Hamilton County Trojans. The Wolves advanced to 8-3 on the high school volleyball season and to 7-1 on their home court. The Trojans fall to 1-8. Back-and-Forth Competition In …

The Saint Francis Wolves put forth their best effort during a home game against the Trenton Tigers. The Tigers defeated the Wolves 8-3 Monday afternoon. Tigers Nabbing Runs Both teams kicked off the first inning with a slow start. The Tigers were able to secure one run against the Wolves. …