Late April means it’s crunch time for high school baseball, and three Gainesville teams are ready for the bright lights and big moments. Buchholz, Oak Hall and Saint Francis commence play in the regional quarterfinals this week. The Eagles and Wolves will square off in the Class 1A bracket after …
Read More »Newberry Flag Football Falls To Powerhouse Buchholz, 34-6
NEWBERRY — The Newberry Panthers were overwhelmed Wednesday night by one of the nation’s top flag football teams, as the Buchholz Bobcats used a high-powered passing attack and stifling defense to cruise to a 34-6 win. Buchholz Sets Tone Early After a quick three-and-out on its opening drive, Newberry — …
Read More »Buchholz Girls Lacrosse Dominates South Lake, Advances To 2A-District 5 Semifinals
The Buchholz Bobcats girls lacrosse team defeated the Groveland South Lake Eagles 14-2 on Thursday to advance to the 2A-District 5 semifinals. Senior Gabri Trimboli scored the opening goal with 11:24 remaining to give Buchholz a 1-0 lead against the visitors. Buchholz’s Sara Davis scores their second goal, the assist …
Read More »Buchholz Flag Football Ends Bradford’s Undefeated Record In Overtime Nail-Biter
By Natalia Lopez and Riley Tirrell The host Buchholz Bobcats rallied in the second half to hand the Bradford Tornadoes their first loss of the flag football season in overtime, 20-19, on Tuesday. Bouncing back from a setback against the Santa Fe Raiders last week, Buchholz (9-1) displayed determination to …
Read More »Clash Of Unbeatens: Santa Fe Flag Football Topples Buchholz
With both team’s undefeated seasons on the line Thursday, the visiting Santa Fe Raiders flag football team narrowly defeated the Buchholz Bobcats 18-14. The teams’ sidelines were fired up and ready to play. The energy was tense, as the coaches worked to calm their teams to avoid mistakes. Starting off …
Read More »Buchholz Boys Lacrosse Falls To Ponte Vedra Nease
Despite what the scoreboard showed Tuesday, the Buchholz boys’ lacrosse team never gave up during its 11-3 loss against visiting Ponte Vedra Nease High School Strong Start The game began with the Bobcats (4-7) showing their desire to win by scoring a goal right away. Attack No. 7 Kade Griggs …
Read More »Buchholz Flag Football Remains Unbeaten At 7-0
The Buchholz Bobcats flag football team defeated the host Gainesville Hurricanes 35-12 on Thursday. The visiting Bobcats (7-0) scored the first points of the game when Isabella Alexander connected with Taylor Booth on a mid-range touchdown pass. Booth’s second and final score of the game came when she hauled in …
Read More »GHS Girls Basketball Plays In State Semifinals
When people hear about a state semifinal team, they imagine a team with a perfect record or multiple D1-commited players. That is not the story for the Gainesville High Hurricanes girls basketball team. Despite going 4-0 in their district, the ‘Canes faced their fair share of tribulations. In December, they …
Read More »Buchholz Boys Soccer Embarks On New Journey With New Coach Hire
Phillip Journey announced his retirement as boys soccer coach at Buchholz High School earlier this month. The Bobcats finished the past season 8-7 and in the quarterfinals of the 6A-District 3 tournament where they lost to Tocoi Creek 2-1. The season did not end with the outcome the Bobcats wanted …
Read More »Buchholz Baseball 4-0 After 7-2 Win Against Santa Fe
The Buchholz Bobcats baseball team remains undefeated after topping the visiting Santa Fe Raiders 7-2 on a chilly Friday night when the temperature hit 39 degrees. Buchholz has handled teams en route to a 4-0 start by outscoring foes by a combined 36-9. Solid Offense Seniors Kai So, a Harvard …
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