Eastside varsity baseball suffered a 10-0 run rule loss in five innings against Gainesville High School in their first home game of the season. Eastside’s Home Opener Gainesville High School started off the first inning strong, testing Eastside pitcher Yawuum Acaad. When Eastside got their chance to fight back, in …
Read More »Buchholz Boys Basketball Fall Short in District Quarterfinals
The Buchholz Bobcats fell to the Gainesville Hurricanes Tuesday night in the Quarterfinals of the 6A District 2 Boys Basketball Tournament by a score of 45-33. This season has had many ups and downs for the Buchholz Boys Basketball team. The Bobcats finished with an 8-10 record following their loss …
Read More »District High School Basketball Tournament Heating Up
It is finally time again for Boy’s district high school basketball tournaments and there’s plenty of action around town for everyone to catch. Buchholz vs Gainesville – District 2-6A The Buchholz Bobcats will face off against their city rivals in the Gainesville Hurricanes. The two teams split their regular-season series, …
Read More »Gainesville takes abrupt hit from Bradford
Players are swimming in their own sweat and stress as the game goes into overtime. Minutes dial down to seconds and the scoreboard still stands at 66 all. Each team is frustrated, tired and ready to take reign over the other. Overtime conundrum With both teams tied at 59, pressure …
Read More »Florida Baseball Third Baseman Kirby McMullen Excited to be Back
After the NCAA granted all spring athletes an extra year of eligibility to account for the cancellation of the 2020 season, Florida third baseman Kirby McMullen is thrilled to return to Gainesville for one more year. 2020 Shortened Season Through 16 games last season, the Ocala native batted .278 with …
Read More »Despite 2020’s challenges, Gainesville Roller Rebels persevere
The Swamp City Sirens clung to a hard-fought 147-138 win over the Gold Coast Derby Grrls. Gainesville’s local roller derby team saved its most heart-pounding victory of the season for its final game. That was Oct. 5, 2019. No one could have predicted at the time that the team would …
Read More »Oak Hall Boys Basketball Falls to Trenton, 65-63
After a loss to the Bronson Eagles six days prior, the Oak Hall Eagles boys basketball team (1-1) took on the Trenton Tigers (2-4), led by coach Cedric Booth on Thursday. Playing on their home court, the Eagles were hungry for a win to boost them to a winning record …
Read More »Zach Carter Remains a Force on the Front Seven
The Bright Spot on a Dim Defense Although the Gators’ have dealt with defensive struggles all season, Zachary Carter has remained a force to be reckoned with. The 6 foot 4,290-pound defensive lineman has demolished his way through SEC offenses, wreaking havoc for rival quarterbacks. Earlier this year, Carter’s stellar …
Read More »Kyle Trask Heisman Odds
As Florida earned its sixth straight victory on the year, quarterback Kyle Trask proved once again why he’s a Heisman favorite. The Gators’ football team led by the Heisman candidate clinched the SEC East after routing Tennessee 31-19. Florida not only took down their rivals but secured their date to …
Read More »Doubleheader this weekend for both Gators Basketball programs
It’s a busy weekend for the Florida Gator basketball program. Both men and women are in the O’Connell Center this preparing for their respective games. Gators Women’s Basketball (2-1) The Gators are off to a 2-1 start this season. Florida will play its third and final game of the week. …
Read More »