Nor Barakat scored his first varsity goal as the Eastside Rams boys soccer team defeated the Newberry Panthers 1-0 Thursday night at the Jonesville Soccer Complex. The Rams (2-1-1) have already matched their winning total from last year when they finished 2-14-1. “I’m looking for a few more wins this …
Read More »Eastside Volleyball Overcomes Dunnellon On Senior Night
The Eastside Rams’ final district volleyball match of the regular season did not disappoint with a sweep against the visiting Dunnellon Tigers. Highlighting Veterans Tuesday’s match was important for both the Rams’ overall record (10-8), but also for the five seniors graduating in the spring. Following the Senior Night celebration, …
Read More »Eastside Volleyball Takes Down Trenton, 3-0
The Eastside Rams defeated the Trenton Tigers in straight sets Tuesday night. Coming into the match facing adversity, the Rams worked for their eighth win of the season. Team Effort The Rams (8-7) were playing without senior starting libero Kieara Hall, who was recently diagnosed with a brain disease that …
Read More »Eastside vs. Trinity Catholic Football Preview
The Eastside Rams (1-2) will face the Trinity Catholic Celtics (1-2) at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Citizens Field. Eastside Rams Last Friday, the Rams lost to the Buchholz Bobcats 35-7. Throughout the game, the Rams struggled to get anything going with their passing attack and committed numerous penalties. Entering …
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 »Eastside Volleyball Secures 3-1 Win Against Interlachen
The Eastside Rams pulled off a 3-1 volleyball win against the visiting Interlachen Rams on Wednesday to advance to a 4-2 record. Eastside was prepared with a strong offense and aggressive defensive players who held their ground against Interlachen (2-3). Serve receive seemed to be the only weak spot in …
Read More »P.K. Yonge Softball Cruises To Big Win Over Eastside
The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave softball team defeated the host Eastside Rams in dominant fashion Monday. Close Game After First Inning P.K. Yonge (3-3) started the game with a bang, leading 4-0 almost immediately into the game. However, Eastside (0-6) responded with three runs to maintain pressure before the Blue …
Read More »Buchholz Prevails Against Eastside in Girls Basketball
By Liz Fernandez and Jauntre’ Gray The Buchholz Bobcats defeated the Eastside Rams, 41-35, in a high school girls basketball game Wednesday. Honoring Senior ‘Cats Buchholz (10-7) started the evening by honoring its two seniors, Kaylynn Perry and Kamryn Harper, at the Bobcats gym. The team and families celebrated the …
Read More »From Making Plays To Calling The Shots: Eastside’s Harold ‘Gator’ Hoskins
By Kathryn Ross and Emily Paraiso Harold Hoskins received the nickname “Gator” from his dad. “Where he lives, he said that it means “go get ‘er,” Hoskins said. “He felt like when I was born I was gonna be a “go get ‘er.” Hoskins began his football career at Eastside …
Read More »Eastside Slams Santa Fe Girls Basketball
ALACHUA — The Eastside High girls basketball team dominated Santa Fe on Dec.1, 50-14. Early Success Eastside (3-1) started with an aggressive offensive performance. The Rams’ intent was clear after racking up 15 points in the first quarter for 15-5 lead. Santa Fe’s top scorer posed a threat, but it …
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