In the world of sports, rivalry often becomes the cornerstone of competition. Yet, competition has been the essence of their bond for this set of twins from Gainesville, Fla. Harrison and Jackson Beach are seniors on the varsity baseball and basketball teams at Oak Hall School. The twins have not …
Read More »P.K. Yonge Baseball Pummels Eastside, 26-5
The Eastside Rams were run-ruled in four innings by the visiting P.K. Yonge Blue Wave, 26-5, on Tuesday. First-Inning Scoring The Blue Wave (9-2) grabbed a quick lead to start the first inning by scoring two runs. Micah Gratto hit a leadoff single and stole second and third base. Aidan …
Read More »Hawthorne Girls Basketball Takes on Wildwood in State Semifinal
The Hawthorne High School Hornets (20-3) will take on the Wildwood Wildcats (19-3) in the girls basketball state playoffs. Tip-off is at 3 tomorrow afternoon in Lakeland. How They Got to the State Playoffs Hawthorne is coming off a 55-42 win over Madison County, but it did not come without …
Read More »Williston Red Devils to Take on Chipley Tigers in State Semifinals
The Williston Red Devils will be facing the Chipley Tigers in the FHSAA 1A State Semifinals on Friday. Finding Success in Unity It’s no secret that the Williston Red Devils have got their game locked down. The defending state champions have only seen two losses this season leaving them with …
Read More »Concern Expressed Amidst FHSAA First NIL Proposal
The Florida High School Athletic Association discussed the proposal of Name, Image and Likeness deals for high school athletes at Monday’s board meeting in Gainesville. Background of NIL Proposal The FHSAA board meeting’s agenda lists the NIL as a discussion item. This means that no vote or action will take …
Read More »FHSAA To Discuss NIL For State Athletes
The Florida High School Athletic Association looks to discuss a proposal about Name, Image and Likeness deals for Florida high school athletes at a Monday meeting. Florida In The Minority Florida is in the minority of states that prohibit NIL deals for high school athletes. Thirty two other states as …
Read More »Photo Gallery: Gainesville Advances To Boys Basketball Regional Semifinals
The Gainesville Hurricanes defeated the Orange Park Oakleaf Knights, 47-46, at the 6A Region 1 quarterfinals Thursday at the Purple Palace. The sixth seed Hurricanes (18-11) will play at second seed Ponte Vedra Sharks (21-7) Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the regional semifinals. Oakleaf ends its season at 19-7. …
Read More »Clawing at the Chance for the State Title: Buchholz Bobcats Versus Forest Wildcats
The high school boy’s basketball playoffs continue this week. Advancing to quarter regionals, the Buchholz Bobcats (17-10) will be on the road to play the Forest Wildcats (20-7) tonight at 7:30 p.m. New Coaching Leads to Success With a 13-14 record last year, Buchholz has been committed to improvement in …
Read More »P.K. Yonge Girls Soccer Wins Regional Title Against Episcopal To Advance To State Semifinals
After coming up short in the FHSAA girls soccer regional finals the past two years, P.K. Yonge defeated Episcopal School of Jacksonville 2-1 Wednesday to win the 3A regional title and advance to the program’s first state final four. A Leading First Half This game was one of fierce competition …
Read More »Gainesville Boys Basketball Wins District Championship, To Host Regional
The Gainesville Hurricanes defeated the Buchholz Bobcats, 48-46, at the Bobcats’ Bud Seymour Gymnasium on Saturday to claim the 6A-District 2 tournament championship. The Hurricanes (17-11) had looked to avenge their loss to the Bobcats (17-10) earlier this season. The Hurricanes entered the boys basketball tournament as the third seed, …
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