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High school boy’s hoops are heating up in North Central Florida as regional semifinal games commence on Tuesday night. Notably, in Class 1A, the defending state champion Hawthorne Hornets (13-9) will travel 60 miles south to Wildwood to take on the Wildcats (19-7). A Tough Road Test for the Hornets …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

The Hawthorne Hornets (10-3) came up short in trying to win its first football state title in school history Thursday night. The Baker Gators (14-0) defeated the Hornets 27-14 in the FHSAA Class 1A state championship game at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on Thursday night. Correction: late score by Hawthorne …

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. …

A young man stands on the sidelines of the Hawthorne Hornets’ practice football field. “Why aren’t you on the field?” he yells to one of the players standing off to the side of the action, watching his team practice. “I was just in,” the teenage player responds. “I’m resting now.” …

Keishla Espinal also contributed to this story. After a hectic early part of the week, Hawthorne left no doubts about what direction they are trending now that the playoffs are underway: up. The Hornets (7-2) easily took care of Chiefland (1-8) in the opening round of the FHSAA Class 1A …

Syltavius Kelley also contributed to this story. Two young student-athletes scrap it out on Bill Woods Court. On the hardwood, the two are rivals, but off the court, they are not only best friends, but also cousins. While the kids are engaged in their intense one-on-one basketball game, their two …