The Gainesville High Hurricanes are back in action this week, hosting the Ocala Forest Wildcats in a Thursday night matchup. The Hurricanes look to continue their three-game win streak by taking care of business at home. The Wildcats, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back after a big …
Read More »Oak Hall football coach DiBernardo resigns
Oak Hall football head coach Matthew DiBernardo announced his immediate resignation on Wednesday after a little more than three seasons. After spending Sunday in the hospital due to health issues, DiBernardo decided he needed to focus on his health. “It’s time to make a couple of changes,” he said as …
Read More »Local High School Football Preview
There are a lot of good high school football match ups this week. Some of the coaches in the area talked with Steve Russell on ESPN 98.1FM Sport Scene to preview their games. Oak Hall vs St. Joseph Academy The Oak Hall Eagles (2-1) host the St. Joseph Flashes (3-0) …
Read More »High School Football Preview: St. Francis vs. St. John’s Country Day
Friday night lights will shine on two private schools tomorrow when the St. Francis Catholic Wolves play host to the Jacksonville-area St. Johns Country Day Spartans. The Wolves (1-2) are in a slight slump after winning their opening-night match to begin the season. In the two games since, St. Francis …
Read More »Hawthorne Utilizes Strong Running Game to Pound P.K. Yonge 53-16
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 »Columbia Shuts Out Buchholz, Remains Undefeated
The Columbia Tigers are now 3-0 on the season after a 39-0 win over rival Buchholz on Friday night in Gainesville at Citizen’s Field. On the other hand, the Bobcats are now on a two game losing streak. Score Sheet In the first quarter, Columbia quarterback Jordan Smith threw a …
Read More »High School Football Preview: Week 3
With two games under each teams belt, high school football enters week three here in Alachua County. There are some big matchups tonight including: Buchholz vs. Columbia at 7:30 pm Eastside at Brooksville Central at 7 pm Hawthorne vs. PK Yonge at 7:30 pm Santa Fe vs. Fort White at …
Read More »Florida High School Area Football Teams Gear Up for Week 2
Gainesville vs Santa Fe, 7:30 p.m. The Hurricanes are at home for the second straight week as they try to rebound from a 23-point opening week loss to Columbia. The Raiders will look to build off the momentum generated by their 31-13 win over Newberry. But, Santa Fe Head Coach Dock …
Read More »Buchholz Takes Season Opener Over Rival Eastside 38-27
A rivalry showdown between the Buchholz Bobcats and the Eastside Rams at Citizens Field served as the opener for both teams’ 2018 seasons. Fans of both squads came out in full force to witness the return of football. First Half The Eastside Rams would take the early 7-0 lead in …
Read More »Santa Fe Raiders Show What They Are Made of in Win Over Newberry Pathers
If Friday night’s game was any indication of the Santa Fe football season, then it looks like it could be a good year for the Raiders. They beat their rivals, the Newberry Panthers, 31-13 in their season opener. The game was nothing short of intense. Game Recap With just 8:57 …
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