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The Gators Women’s Basketball team takes their third straight SEC loss after an 81-55 defeat against the Georgia Bulldogs on Sunday. Slow Start for the Gators The Gators shot 3/15 from the field in the first quarter and it was a sign of things to come as Florida shot 32% …

Hawthorne Hornets 48 Newberry Panthers 47 Sometimes the smallest margins determine the outcome of a game, and this was the best example possible. Hawthorne, the standard athletic department for small schools in the area, tasted their own blood this season entering only 8-6. Newberry, who has made it their mission …

The Florida Gators Women’s Basketball team (14-10) will travel to Athens on Sunday for a rivalry matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs (16-9). Getting Back in the Win Column Kelly Rae Finley and the Florida Gators find themselves at the outside looking in for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The Gators have …

The high school basketball postseason is in full effect, as a variety of district championship games will be played Friday night. Coaches from various teams in the Gainesville area joined Sportscene with Steve Russell to discuss their season, team and next matchup. Hawthorne vs Newberry The Class 1A-District 6 championship …

The Gainesville High Hurricanes took down the Leon Lions in a 19-point win during their district semifinal matchup on Wednesday. The 61-42 victory will have the Hurricanes feeling good heading into the Friday final, where they will take on a familiar foe, Buchholz, at home in the “Purple Palace”. Not …

After a week of rest, the Santa Fe Saints looked to host the Daytona State Falcons and secure their third conference win. However, the Falcons came to play as they had the same goal. Both teams’ records are below .500, with both struggling against in and out of conference games. …

In what was a tough back-and-forth matchup, the Santa Fe Saints came up short against the No. 12 Daytona State Falcons. Following their second matchup of the season, the Saints have fallen to 13-11 on the year. First Half The Falcons came out firing in the first half, as they …

P.K. Yonge will host Trinity Christian Academy on Thursday for the chance to advance to the region semifinals in the state tournament and head coach Willie Powers has his team ready for a tournament run. Playoff Time for P.K. Yonge Thirty-two teams remain, and only one can win the 2022-23 …

The Newberry Panthers girls basketball team looks to be a competitor in regionals after an impressive 21-5 regular season. They’ll begin their regionals run against Hillard High School Thursday in the 1A region semifinals at 7 p.m. Hillard finished with a regular season record of 19-8. District Title The Panthers …

History was made last night in Los Angeles as Lebron James becomes the new NBA all-time leading scorer. James surpassed six-time NBA MVP Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, it was a record that hadn’t been touched in 39 years. 38,388 POINTS LeBron James hits the fadeaway jumper to become the NBA’s all-time leading …