The Chiefland Lady Indians were not able to secure the win against the Hawthorne Hornets Thursday night, falling 63-27. Game Recap Both teams were slow to start, with the final score of the first quarter only being 12-4. The Hornets quickly picked up the pace in the second quarter, racking …
Read More »Hawthorne Girls Basketball Opens Season With Victory Against Countryside Christian
Defense was the story Tuesday night for the Hawthorne Hornets in the girl’s basketball season opener. Steals lead to points early The Hornets started the game with tenacious defense. On the first three Countryside Christian possessions, Hawthorne forced three turnovers. The Hornets kept the pressure on for the rest of …
Read More »Gadsden County Stuns Hawthorne on Football Senior Night 17-10
The score was tied 10-10 with 6:19 left in the game. Gadsden County had the ball looking to take the lead. Jaguars running back Johntarrious Thomas took the hand off and went right up the middle untouched on his way to the end zone. The play gave the Jaguars a …
Read More »Hawthorne Head Coach Cornelius Ingram Earns First Coaching Victory at Union County 27-12
In Hawthorne head coach Cornelius Ingram’s first two trips to Lake Butler to take on Union County, the Hornets led at halftime by double digits, but lost. However, this time, they finished the job. Ingram said after the game that the message to his team at half was simple. We’ve …
Read More »Hawthorne earns a road win in Tallahassee thanks to a big second half from its defense
The Hawthorne Hornets traveled to Tallahassee Thursday night where they picked up a 28-6 win over the St. John Paul II Panthers. Second Quarter Scoring The time of possession battle was pretty even in the first quarter with both teams having long drives, but unable to advance deep into the …
Read More »Jacarree Kelly’s Four Scores Not Enough as Oak Hall Falls to Evangelical Christian
With just over seven minutes left to play in the fourth quarter, Evangelical Christian junior running back Dawnya Washington found pay dirt and gave his team the 36-29 lead. Cowbells rang as the away team’s crowd erupted in celebration of what would turn out to be the game-winning touchdown. TOUCHDOWN …
Read More »Oak Hall looks to overcome turnover problems in home opener against Bishop Snyder
With Week 3 of the high school football season looming, the Oak Hall Eagles are finally getting their long-awaited home opener. The team’s kickoff classic at Hawthorne was followed by two regular-season games on the road, so head coach RJ Fuhr knows that his players are excited about the home …
Read More »Hawthorne’s Sportsmanship Shines In 22-5 Win Over Saint Francis Catholic
The Hawthorne Hornets displayed sportsmanship as they mercy ruled the Saint Francis Catholic Wolves 22-5 on Saint Francis’ senior night. The Saint Fracis Catholic seniors are honored at senior in their game of the season. @ESPNGainesville pic.twitter.com/3S0iUqf5vz — Brad Freedman (@BradRFreedman) April 17, 2019 Matchup Hawthorne High School entered the …
Read More »Hawthorne Girls Hoops’ Season Comes to an End
After posting a successful 22-5 regular season, the Lady Hornets fell short in the State Semi-Finals against Holmes County. A heartbreaking 56-40 game sent the Hornets back home without a title. Title or not, Hawthorne has a lot to be proud of. In the Hornets’ first game in their post-season …
Read More »Hawthorne Falls, Trenton Advances to Girls Hoops State Final Tuesday
The Class 1A State Championship game is set for girls high school basketball. After semifinal play, the Trenton Tigers will take on the Holmes County Blue Devils in Lakeland on Tuesday. Semifinals Both the Trenton Tigers and the Hawthorne Hornets advanced to the semifinal round. No. 2 ranked Hawthorne (22-4) …
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