After Friday night’s regional semifinals, only a couple of teams still remain alive in the Florida High School Football playoffs. Chiefland, Union County and Bradford all advance to the next round, while several other teams had their seasons come to an end. Hawthorne at Pahokee After defeating Wildwood in the …
Read More »Area Girls Basketball Teams Competing in Regional Quarterfinals on Thursday
Multiple area girls basketball teams are competing in regional quarterfinal play on Thursday. The notable games are: Wildwood (13-13) on the road against top-ranked Trenton (23-3), Hawthorne (20-4) hosting Madison County (14-10) and PK Yonge (26-1) will be at home against Providence (13-11). Hawthorne Gleaming with Confidence after 20-win Season …
Read More »Hawthorne High School uses football team to help keep doors open
In 2016, the town of Hawthorne was on the brink of shutting down. Poor grades plagued the town’s only high school and put Hawthorne’s largest employer on the hot seat. Learn how the Hornets were able to keep their doors open and the power of the community’s bond.
Read More »Postseason Opening Round for Class 1A
Four Gainesville area high school football teams are in the 2018 postseason for FHSAA Class 1A. Union County and Dixie County will be in their respective quarterfinal games for the Class 1A bracket while Chiefland and Hawthorne earned first-round byes. No. 5 Union County at No. 4 Lafayette The Fightin’ …
Read More »High School Basketball: Hawthorne Hosts Hamilton County
The Hawthorne Hornets varsity boy’s basketball team will host the Hamilton County Trojans for a Regional Semifinal Thursday night. This playoff game is part 2018 FHSAA Boys Basketball – Class 1A tournament. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Hawthorne The Hornets are District Champions and have a district record of 8-0. They …
Read More »Weekend High School Basketball Preview
Postseason play is fast approaching for boys’ and girls’ high school basketball. Here’s a look at the upcoming games for Friday and Saturday. Friday Games Boys’ basketball The Buchholz Bobcats will take on the visiting Gainesville Hurricanes at 7:30. The Bobcats are struggling with an 8-13 record and are 0-7 …
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