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 …
Read More »Preview: Boys District High School Basketball Finals
A few local boy’s high school basketball teams will be on the hunt for a district finals win tonight. Ocala Vanguard (20-6) will travel to Gainesville high (22-4) for a District 4-6A match-up; Santa Fe will host Eastside in a District 6-5A match-up, PK Yonge (21-4) will welcome St. Francis (22-4) for a District …
Read More »Preview: Girls Basketball Regional Quarterfinals and Semifinals Tonight
Many girls basketball games will be played in the area tonight. In the regional semifinals, Madison County (24-5) will host Hawthorne (17-6), and Williston (16-8) will host Lafayette (15-12) in Region 3-1A. In Region 4-1A, Wildwood (19-7) will host Chiefland (15-3), and Trenton (26-0) will take on Fort Meade (16-6). Regional quarterfinal games will also …
Read More »Week 5 High School Football Preview
Some big-time battles are on the local prep slate tonight. Here are the games that highlight the schedule in week five. Ocala Vanguard (3-1) at Buchholz (3-1) – 7:30PM This is pair of teams with identical records but contrasting offensive identities. Mark Whittemore prefers the aerial route for his Bobcats, led by QB Jackson White, who …
Read More »Girls High School Basketball Regional Semifinal Preview
Five women’s high school basketball regional semifinal games are slated for tonight in our area, with all games set to tipoff at 7pm. —– After coming off a 60-48 win over Dunnellon in the regional quarterfinal, Eastside (11-14) will travel to take on No. 8 North Marion (24-2) in a Class 5A Region …
Read More »Former Gators and NFL Tight End Cornelius Ingram: Back from Injuries with Hopes of Returning to the NFL
Cornelius Ingram Audio Story (click to listen) Cornelius Ingram was always a small town guy, with really big dreams. Growing up in the rural town of Hawthorne, Florida opened Ingram’s eyes to the things that truly mattered to him: his family, faith, and football. These three things helped Ingram realize at …
Read More »Local Teams Compete In High School Basketball Regional Finals
Gainesville v.s. Orlando Edgewater After losing its previous three games against Leesburg, the Gainesville High School boys basketball team finally topped them. With its 74-66 win, the Hurricanes(20-9) take on Orlando Edgewater (25-4) in regional finals play at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Gainesville coach Kelly Beckham said his team was able to …
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