WRUF reporter Justin Ahlum caught up with Hawthorne head coach Cornelius Ingram following his team’s 53-16 win over P.K. Yonge The Hawthorne Hornets stung early against P.K. Yonge with a potent running attack, led by quarterback Kahleil Jackson and running back Uveekie Fields. This backfield tandem led the way for …
Read More »Rough Night for Girl’s High School Basketball in Area
Five high school girl’s basketball teams from the area were in action last night in their respective regional semi-finals or finals. Disappointing Results Ponte Vedra Nease defeated Gainesville in the 7A regional semi finals 71-45. The Hurricanes were outscored 23-11 in the second quarter and could not get back into …
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 …
Read More »High School Football: Frostproof defeats Hawthorne 41-34
It was a tale of two halves during this high school football matchup between the Frostproof Bulldogs and the Hawthorne Hornets. The first half was an offensive slugfest while the second half was a defensive struggle. In the end, Frostproof comes out on top 41-34. Both teams keep trading scores …
Read More »Hawthorne Loses in State Semifinal to Quincy West Gadsden, 53-38
The Hawthorne Hornets returned to Lakeland for the Class 1A State Semifinals for the fourth time since 2012. This time around the opponent was West Gadsden. Hawthorne rolled into Lakeland sporting an impressive 25-5 record and all five of those losses came on the road. Obviously, today’s task required the Hornets to …
Read More »Familiar Foes Hamilton County and Hawthorne Battle Again in the Class 1A Regional Semifinals
The Hamilton County Trojans (16-9) will face off with the Hawthorne Hornets (22-5) tonight at 7 from Hawthorne. This match-up marks the beginning of the Class 1A Florida State Championships. For the Hornets and Trojans this is nothing new as they have battled in this tournament in each of the …
Read More »District Finals High School Basketball Preview
Tonight is a big night in the local area as several high schools will be playing in the district finals tonight. Starting with Buchholz who go on the road to face Creekside tonight at 7pm in the District 4-8 Final. Creekside won the two previous match-ups during the regular season …
Read More »High School Football: Hawthorne at Fort White
The Fort White Indians (6-2) will host the Hawthorne Hornets (5-2) in a district matchup. The contest between the Indians and Hornets marks the last district game for each team. Both teams are part of district 1A. Fort White is looking to close out district play undefeated with a home …
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