As many Gainesville area high school football athletes ask themselves what’s next for their athletic career, for this list of players, college football is the next step. Wednesday began the signing period for high school football athletes, and a couple of them signed their letters of intent. Buchholz Jackson Islam, …
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Five Gainesville High School football players made their commitments official Wednesday by signing letters of intent on National Signing Day at the school. Kane Smith signs to Husson University Kane Smith signed his letter of intent to further his athletic and academic career at Husson University in Bangor, Maine. Smith …
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Hot off of a regional final win against rival opponent Williston, the Hawthorne Hornets are set to play in the FHSAA 1 Rural State Semifinal. Their next test: The Blountstown Tigers. Standing On Business It was a battle of No. 1 vs No. 2 to win the Class 1R Region …
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The Eastside Rams blasted the Gainesville Hurricanes, 42-0, at Citizens Field on Friday night. The Rams’ senior night featured a dominant defensive showing. Early Tradeoff, Slow Distancing Although a rivalry match, the game opened with an exchange of gifts, as each team intercepted each other in the first few minutes. …
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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) …
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In week six of the high school football season, Gainesville (1-5) will host Buchholz (5-0) Thursday night at 7:30. In last year’s matchup between the two, Buchholz shut out Gainesville 49-0. This season, undefeated Buchholz stands at No. 1 in its district and is on a five-game win streak. It’s …
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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 …
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Offensive lineman Richie Leonard IV spoke to the media Monday about the success the Gators had against Tennessee and how they can ride the momentum the rest of the season. Dominating Offense Center Kingsley Eguakun returned to the Florida lineup Saturday against the Volunteers after missing the first two games …
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When quarterback Graham Mertz first arrived at the University of Florida he received a little history lesson on the Gator rivals. Mertz, a Wisconsin transfer, made sure he took notes and paid close attention to how special these rivalries are to Gator Nation. He filled his notebook with the history …
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The Florida Gators football team is back in action tonight after opening the season with the loss at Utah. Penalties and mistakes cost the Gators along with their inability to convert on third down. Florida was 1-13 on third down and had nine penalties in the game. Now, they focus …
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