District tournaments for Central Florida high school girls basketball are in championship mode. Gainesville area schools have done well for themselves in tournament play, with a slate of championship games set for Saturday. Here’s a look at the updated brackets: Gainesville The Gainesville Hurricanes (12-8) have moved on to the …
Read More »Buchholz Wrestling Goes Undefeated Against Union County In Dual Matches
By Natalia Lopez and Colby Kistner The Buchholz Bobcats boys wrestling team defeated the visiting Union County Fightin’ Tigers in all of the dual matches Thursday on Senior Night. A senior night triumph in the books for the Buchholz wrestling team! Surrounded by a great atmosphere of fans, they went …
Read More »Buchholz’s Comeback Falls Short In State Semifinal Loss
The Buchholz Bobcats’ football season came to an end Friday at Citizens Field after a 41-35 loss to Kissimmee Osceola in the FHSAA 6A semifinals. The Bobcats (10-4) found themselves down by as many as 24 points in the second quarter, but coach Mark Whittemore’s squad never gave an inch. …
Read More »Buchholz Kicks Off Postseason With Emphatic Win Against Evans
The Buchholz Bobcats took a first step toward a football state title Friday night, thrashing the Orlando Evans Trojans 42-21 in the Class 6A regional quarterfinal at Citizens Field. “I see the playoffs as five one-game seasons,” Buchholz offensive coordinator Travis McGriff said to the Bobcats after the game. “Congratulations, part one is …
Read More »High-Powered High School Football Games On Tap
This week’s high school football slate has a multitude of must-see matchups that include Newberry’s 7:30 p.m. visit to Williston and Buchholz’s 7 p.m. visit to Bartram. Newberry Panthers The Newberry Panthers boast a strong record of 6-2 heading into their week nine matchup against the Williston Red Devils. The …
Read More »Anticipated High School Football Matches Kickoff Friday
Friday night will feature a number of anticipated high school football games. The matchups include Fort White at Union County, Hawthorne at South Sumpter and Buchholz at Richmond Hill. Indians at Fightin’ Tigers The Fort White Indians head into Friday night’s matchup with a 3-1 record. The Indians’ only loss …
Read More »Late Manatee Surge Too Much For Buchholz To Overcome
ALACHUA – The Buchholz Bobcats football team suffered its first defeat of the season Friday in a back-and-forth contest won by the Manatee (Bradenton) Hurricanes, 34-27 The game was held at Santa Fe High’s stadium after the Bobcats (3-1) decided to move the game away from Citizens Field due to concerns about …
Read More »Eastside Football Shows Resilience In Tough Loss Against Buchholz
The Eastside Rams fought hard Friday against the Buchholz Bobcats at Citizens Field, losing 35-7, to drop to a 1-2 start to the season. The score does not reflect the relentless defense Eastside displayed throughout the game, with many key stops at the 10-yard line and aggressive offensive plays from …
Read More »Amelia Collins: Buchholz Softball’s Secret Weapon
By Hailey Livesay and Raegan Churi Amelia Collins is a senior captain of the Buchholz Bobcats varsity softball team. Her coaches and teammates attribute her success to her dedication and love of the game, which is palpable when she plays. Battling through multiple injuries, she has overcome many obstacles throughout …
Read More »Extra-Inning Extravaganza: Buchholz Baseball Defeats Lincoln
By Raegan Churi and Hailey Livesay The Buchholz Bobcats beat the visiting Tallahassee Lincoln Trojans in an extra-inning baseball game, 5-4, Wednesday night. This was their first matchup this season and both entered ranked first in their respective districts. First-Inning Intensity The Trojans (13-11) put a run on the board …
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