With Eastside’s 33-0 win against Gainesville on Nov. 1 at Citizens Field, the Hurricanes fell to 5-5 with a 0-3 district record, while Eastside advanced to 7-2 with a 2-0 district record. I think they’re ready. GHS vs. Eastside. pic.twitter.com/0B6FSa7ly0 — Brooke Bastedo (@BrookeBastedo) November 1, 2024 GHS Quarterback Play …
Read More »Football Player’s Death Causes Increased Safety Measures
Some Florida high schools are working to increase safety measures following the death of a Gulf County football player earlier this season. The county plans to incorporate mandatory hands-on CPR training for all football coaches, the county athletic director said. Chance Gainer, 18, a Port St. Joe football player, died …
Read More »Gainesville Gashes Santa Fe En Route To Big Road Win
ALACHUA — Big plays were the name of the game Friday for the Gainesville High School football team in its 33-7 trouncing of Santa Fe. The Hurricanes, who moved to 2-0 for the first time since 2012, had scores of 46, 64 and 90 yards that kept the Raider defenders …
Read More »Gainesville Softball Takes Down Bradford
By Daniela Ortiz and Sebastian Sabatino The Gainesville Hurricanes were a powerhouse in their softball win against visiting Bradford on Monday, outscoring the Tornadoes 8-5. Jumping Ahead Early The Hurricanes (17-3) were hot in the circle and at the plate early in the game. Pitcher Leanna Bourdage threw three shutout …
Read More »Offensive Explosion Leads Newberry Baseball To Win Over Gainesville
The Newberry Panthers baseball team took down the Gainesville Hurricanes 8-1 on Tuesday. They started their week strong after a two-game losing streak to end last week. Defensive Start The first inning saw both teams go scoreless. Newberry (13-3) got a runner on thanks to a line drive double by …
Read More »Gainesville Ends Inaugural Season In Defeat Against Forest
By Victoria Riccobono and Sebastian Sabatino The Gainesville Hurricanes flag football team lost their final regular-season game against the Ocala Forest Wildcats, 37-6, at home Monday. Keeping it Close Early The Hurricanes (0-5) were determined to record a win in their inaugural season. Gainesville’s Jewel Alexander made plays on both …
Read More »Gainesville Boys Basketball Outlasts Oakleaf In Regional Tournament
By Daniela Ortiz and Sebastian Sabatino The six seed Gainesville Hurricanes upset three seed Oakleaf at the Purple Palace in a thriller, 47-46, Thursday in the first round of the 6A boys basketball state tournament. Slow Paced First Half Although Oakleaf (19-7), out of Orange Park, started the game off …
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 »Gainesville Hurricanes Start Lacrosse Season Strong By Defeating Santa Fe
The Gainesville Hurricanes beat the visiting Santa Fe Raiders, 14-7, in their high school girls lacrosse season-opener Tuesday. Quarter 1: An Energetic Start Both teams came out playing with energy. Within the first two minutes, the Hurricanes’ Rebecca Kim put the first goal on the board. Matching the Hurricanes’ efforts, …
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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