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 »Hawthorne to Face Lafayette in Rural Finals
After a 56-0 blowout of Branford, Hawthorne (8-1) is set to host Lafayette (7-4) for the second playoff game of the 2024 FSHAA Rural Football bracket. Hawthorne’s Sweep Last week, Hawthorne cruised to a win over the Buccaneers. Head coach Cornelius Ingram said he was pleased with his team’s effort. …
Read More »McDonald, Buchholz Offensive Line Demand Respect
No one talks about offensive linemen. That’s exactly what interior lineman Kain McDonald and the rest of his guys wanted to talk about Friday night after Buchholz beat Orlando Evans 42-21 at Citizens Field in the 6A FHSAA regional quarterfinal. “Everyone thinks about 7-on-7 when playing football,” Joshua Alexander said. “But …
Read More »Hawthorne Keeps State Championship Hopes Alive
By TaylorAnn Eidam and Caroline King HAWTHORNE — The Hawthorne Hornets defeated the Newberry Panthers, 27-7, Friday night in the 1 Rural Region 4 semifinal. In the Beginning The crowd’s roar could be heard from the parking lot as the entire community packed the stadium. The fog rolled in right at …
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