The Gainesville Hurricanes beat the red-hot Branford 5-2 on Thursday night, ending the Buccaneers’ five-game win streak. Dominant early Sophomore BJ Johnson got the start and retired the first five batters he saw at Tiny Talbot Field. Johnson went five scoreless innings for the Hurricanes (6-3), pitching himself out of …
Read More »GHS Softball Pulls Out Tough Win Against Forest
The Gainesville ‘Canes beat the Ocala Forest Wildcats 3-1 Tuesday night at Boulware Ballpark. The ‘Canes (4-5) have won four out of their last five and are starting to get back on track after falling short in the state final last season, whereas the Wildcats drop to 4-4 after a …
Read More »Gainesville Girls Basketball Falls Short Of A State Championship
The Gainesville High School Hurricanes came up short in the Class 5A state championship game Friday against the New Smyrna Beach Barracudas, 56-49 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. The Barracudas (27-5) used a dominant third quarter to capture their first state title in school history. This was the …
Read More »Area High School Girls Basketball Region Playoffs Continue
Three Gainesville area high school girls basketball teams advanced Thursday night to the Tuesday round of regional playoffs. Gainesville Succeeding in dominating during the district championship against the Tallahassee Lincoln Trojans (15-10) 64-41 on Feb. 8, the Gainesville Hurricanes (14-8) took control once again in the Class 5A regional quarterfinals …
Read More »Gainesville Boys Basketball Defeats Columbia To Advance In State Tournament
The Gainesville High School Hurricanes defeated the Columbia High School Tigers 64-51 in the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 5A boys basketball regional quarterfinals on Wednesday. It was the third time these teams faced off this season. Gainesville had won both prior meetings, 50-41 and 60-50. Gainesville got off …
Read More »Two High School Girls Soccer Teams Crowned District Champions
As high school girls soccer teams wrap up their regular season many of the local high school teams found themselves playing for their respective district championships. District Champions P.K Yonge P.K Yonge girls soccer team (14-2-1) has been crowned as 2A-District 3 champion. P.K Yonge defeated Newberry (14-4-2) in the …
Read More »White Brothers Lead GHS Boys Basketball To Victory Against Rival Buchholz
The Gainesville High School Hurricanes were able to overcome a slow start in their home boys basketball game against the rival Buchholz Bobcats. Packed house here at Gainesville High ahead of Gainesville vs Bucholz @ESPNGainesville pic.twitter.com/s5MKRLP8f3 — James McDonald (@ImJamesMcDonald) January 25, 2025 Gainesville moved to 17-6 on the season …
Read More »Gainesville Girls Basketball Duo Shine In Win Vs. Trenton
The Gainesville High School Hurricanes girls basketball team provided a statement win, 67-33, against the visiting Trenton High School Tigers on Wednesday night. The ‘Canes (4-1) stormed to the win behind the senior pair of Jamison Cardwell and Jayden Terry. Dynamic Defense Terry was the disruptor on defense. She pickpocketed …
Read More »Gainesville Boys Basketball Looks For State Success
By Brooke Bastedo and Elizabeth Landen The Gainesville High School Hurricanes boys basketball team is looking to repeat last season’s district championship. GHS also hopes to extend its run in the state tournament. Last season star player Cornelius White hit the game-winning shot against Buchholz to win the district championship …
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