The Hawthorne Hornets (10-2) will take on the Baker Gators (14-0) in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) football state championship game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Dec. 17. This will be Hawthorne’s toughest challenge all year, as they make their first state title appearance against an undefeated Baker. …
Read More »Regional Semifinals Heat Up in High School Playoffs
The Newberry Panthers and Chiefland Indians are gearing up for a post season match up. These two teams will face off tonight in the region four regional semifinals. The winner of this game will move onto the region finals and face the winner of Hawthorne and Pahokee. The Panthers received …
Read More »Hawthorne Prepares to Face Pahokee
After a 37-21 win against Wildwood, Cornelius Ingram and the Hawthorne Hornets will face off against the Pahokee Blue Devils in the regional semifinals. Developing a Solid Group This is the second year in a row that Hawthorne has won a playoff football game. Having lost a lot of seniors, …
Read More »Hawthorne High School uses football team to help keep doors open
In 2016, the town of Hawthorne was on the brink of shutting down. Poor grades plagued the town’s only high school and put Hawthorne’s largest employer on the hot seat. Learn how the Hornets were able to keep their doors open and the power of the community’s bond.
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