Two schools will have different head coaches heading into the 2020-21 football season — Gainesville High School and Eastside High School. From Gator to Hurricane Former Florida Gator DB Dock Pollard was named the new coach of Gainesville in January after six seasons at Santa Fe (head coach last two …
Read More »Gainesville Beats Eastside 31-18 in Season Football Finale
Friday night’s Eastside-Gainesville game marked the end of the 2019 season for both teams as neither team had a shot at the playoffs. The bands joined together during halftime in a joint performance to celebrate their seasons. Each team played their hardest in an effort to end the season on …
Read More »High School Football Roundup
With the regular season coming to a close, high school football competition is heating up before districts. Here are some of the key matchups in one of the last weeks of the 2019 regular season. Eastside at Santa Fe Eastside wont have to travel far this week as it gears …
Read More »Richardson out at QB for Eastside Rams
With Anthony Richardson ruled out for Eastside’s game against Ridgeview, backup quarterback Holden Johnson looks to keep playoff chances in the Rams’ future. Eastside and Gator commit Richardson went down in last week’s game against North Marion. After a few hard hits and a sack, Richardson hobbled off the field …
Read More »High School Football Whiparound: Gainesville, Eastside and Saint Francis
With October around the corner, high school teams find themselves at the middle point in the season. One team still needs its first win, another is looking to gain momentum off a bye and one more needs to snap a losing streak. Gainesville vs. Columbia If the 0-4 Hurricanes were …
Read More »Eastside Wins a Shootout Against P.K. Yonge, 46-40
By: Chase Anschultz and Rylee McIver Photos and Video: Rylee McIver Upon entering Citizens Field, P.K. Yonge was projected to lose by at least 21 points. However, after a strong running effort, the Blue Wave left only down by one score. A turnover late in the game as well as …
Read More »Eastside Football Looks to Bounce Back versus Bishop Moore
The Eastside Rams take on the Bishop Moore Hornets on Thursday, August 29 at 7 p.m. Each team enters into this match-up with zero wins and one loss. The first win of the season is the coveted prize of this Thursday night battle. Eastside enters the game ranked 160th in …
Read More »Eastside Rams Host Santa Fe Raiders in Non-Conference Matchup
This Saturday, the Eastside Rams will look to add another win to their record and continue a successful season against the Santa Fe Raiders. The Rams sit with a 6-2 record on the season under head coach Cedderick Daniels. They are also 1-0 this season against district opponents. On the …
Read More »Eastside Rams Take On Belleview Rattlers
The Eastside Rams football team will be traveling to Belleview Friday night to face the Rattlers. Getting Back On Track Eastside is looking to bounce back this week after dropping their game last week to the North Marion 48-27. Eastside head coach Cedderick Daniels says a lack of focus by …
Read More »Eastside and North Marion Square Off in Make-Up District Game
Second time will hopefully be a charm for Eastside’s and North Marion’s football teams Thursday night. After being rained out last Friday, the two will be trying to make up the game, which will likely determine the district champion. Eastside vs North Marion football is rescheduled due to lightning. The game …
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