The Buchholz Bobcats (7-1) will face off against the Forest Wildcats (3-5) at home on Friday, October 29, 2021. Buchholz (7-1) The Bobcats are coming in hot after their last win against the previously undefeated Bolles Bulldogs. On Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, Buchholz defeated Bolles 14-7 in Starke, Florida. The …
Read More »Preview: Hawthorne Hornets vs. West Port Wolf Pack
The undefeated Hawthorne Hornets (3-0) will take on West Port Wolf Pack (0-4) at 7:30 p.m. in Hawthorne for some Friday night football. Hornets The Hornets are coming off a dominant win last week at Newberry, taking down the Panthers 48-7. While their three-headed monster at quarterback and offensive weapons …
Read More »Dre Lawrence – Great Athlete, Better Leader
Most visitors at Williston High School’s gymnasium could barely hear their voices or thoughts through the jam-packed crowd at the 2021 Class 1A District 7 final. The game was tied at 54. There were less than 20 seconds remaining. The Red Devils chanted, “Defense! Defense!” harmoniously. The cheer filled the …
Read More »Hawthorne’s Chaz’ Mackey – Always Bouncing Back
Loss. It can be utterly devastating. Especially if you’re the starting quarterback of a team that just lost the championship game. It would be understandable for a player in that position to hang their head and sulk for a while. However, Chaz’ Mackey, Hawthorne’s running and passing dual-threat, is different, …
Read More »Hornets Easily Fly Past Miners to Move Onto Regional Finals
In Collaboration with Steven Hieneman Fort Meade Is No Match After winning the 1A District 7 Championship, the Hawthorne girl’s basketball team (18-4) set their sights on the Class 1A Regional Tournament, going against the Fort Meade Team (6-7) for the semifinals. The Lady Hornets kept an impressive lead over …
Read More »Girls Highschool Basketball Semifinal and Final Regional Playoff Games
This weeks girls varsity high school basketball slate features a semifinal and two regional final clashes. Tuesday night, the 1A District 6 final will consist of a battle between the Branford Buccaneers and the Trenton Tigers. Then, also on Tuesday night, the 1A District 7 regional final will feature the …
Read More »Reliving Hawthorne’s dual championships: Future (3/3)
In collaboration with Syltavius Kelley Click here to read Part 2. Once the dust had settled, a sense of relief came over everyone at Hawthorne. “Unbelievable feeling,” Torey said. “I felt a weight lifted off my shoulders. The mission for this season was complete. We made history in Lakeland that …
Read More »Reliving Hawthorne’s dual championships: Season (2/3)
In collaboration with Syltavius Kelley Click here to read Part 1. As much as the coaches believe in the players, the feeling is mutual. “We have the best coaching staff that there is,” freshman Kentavia Hagins said. “They help us on the court and off the court. They teach us …
Read More »Reliving Hawthorne’s dual championships: Community (1/3)
In collaboration with Syltavius Kelley Up 40-38 with a couple of seconds remaining, Hawthorne Hornets guard Dre Lawrence steps up to the free-throw line for the biggest shots of his life. The junior had to tune out the sound from both the antagonistic Hilliard fans and the rowdy Hawthorne crowd. …
Read More »Hawthorne seeks First Football State Title
The Hawthorne Hornets (10-2) will take on the Baker Gators (14-0) in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) football state championship game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Dec. 17. This will be Hawthorne’s toughest challenge all year, as they make their first state title appearance against an undefeated Baker. …
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