The Florida high school playoff picture continues to come together under the lights, as two strong programs in the area will face off on the gridiron. In the 1 Rural Region semifinals Friday night, the Newberry Panthers will visit the Hawthorne Hornets. A Familiar Foe The Panthers and Hornets are …
Read More »St. Augustine Throttles Gainesville
The Gainesville Hurricanes were shut out 56-0 Friday night by the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets on senior night at Citizens Field. Quick St. Augustine Start Gainesville (1-8) began the game with the ball, but the Yellow Jackets defense quickly forced a three-and-out. With possession of the ball, St. Augustine (7-0) …
Read More »Gainesville High Bashed By Buchholz
Gainesville High School hosted Buchholz on Thursday hoping to pull off the upset at Citizens Field, but instead found itself losing 35-7. Buchholz’s Early Offensive Success The Bobcats (6-0) moved right down the field on the first drive of the game against the Hurricanes (1-6). Aided by an 87-yard kickoff …
Read More »Oak Hall Levels Eagle’s View in Offensive Showcase
By Noah White, Robert Diaz and Alexander Vafeas The Oak Hall High School football team set a school record for points scored in beating Eagle’s View High School 74-32 on Friday night at home. High Scoring Start Oak Hall (5-0) opted for the ball first and got off to a …
Read More »Eastside Rams Shut Out North Marion Colts, 42-0
The Eastside Rams are one step closer to another district football title after routing the North Marion Colts, 42-0, Thursday night at Citizens Field. Eastside Finds Comfort in the End Zone The Rams (3-2 overall, 1-0 district) found no problem seeing the end zone against the Colts. Eastside scored six …
Read More »Newberry Dominates Chiefland on Homecoming Night
By Joey Sheiner and Zach Lightsey (video) NEWBERRY — Quarterback Keil Mcgriff tossed two touchdown passes, running back Kaleb Woods rushed for two scores and fellow running back Amarion Cason also ran for a TD in the Panthers’ 34-0 win against the Chiefland Indians. Newberry’s Balanced Approach Paid Off Early …
Read More »Buchholz Shines In Win Against Vanguard
After four consecutive blowout wins to start the high school football season, the Buchholz Bobcats made it five in a row Friday with a 30-10 victory against previously unbeaten Vanguard Knights at Citizens Field. The Bobcats bounced back from a competitive first half, leading just 10-7 at intermission, to stifle …
Read More »Gainesville Crushes Santa Fe for First Win
By Noah White, Robert Diaz and Alexander Vafeas Gainesville High School cruised to a 49-21 football win Thursday over Santa Fe at Citizens Field to notch its first win of the season and end a 15-game losing streak. Tight Game Early Although Gainesville (1-4) would pull away from Santa Fe …
Read More »Santa Fe vs. Gainesville High School Football Preview
Week five of the high school football season kicks off at 7 tonight with Gainesville hosting Santa Fe at Citizens Field. The teams met in similar circumstances in week 5 of last year as well, with Santa Fe coming out on top 14-7 to take home its sole win of …
Read More »Oak Hall Trounces Bronson To Improve to 4-0
Oak Hall improved to 4-0 Friday with a 57-6 football win over the Bronson Eagles. After an impressive 70-14 win a week ago, the Eagles kept flying high at home. Fast Start Oak Hall quarterback Dakota Brower threw to receiver Aaron Akins for a 58-yard touchdown on the game’s first …
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