Gainesville and Lake Weir, both named the Hurricanes, had their original game cancelled because of, ironically, a hurricane. So, the two teams made up for it on Monday, October 30. Lake Weir entered the game fresh off a 54-42 victory over Leesburg, where running back Kimo Clarke rushed for a …
Read More »Bartram Trail defeats Buchholz to win District 3-7A Championship in Football
The Bartram Trail Bears are district champions; they achieved that football milestone by clobbering the Buchholz Bobcats 53-21 Friday night in Gainesville. Everything seemed to go right for the Bears from offense to defense to special teams. Buchholz scores first, but Bartram Trail finds quick answer In the first quarter, …
Read More »High School Football Roundup
High school football is heating up as the last few district games are being played, and teams are hoping for a few final wins to push them to the playoffs. After last night’s win against South Lake, Gainesville High School is heading into their next two games with confidence. This …
Read More »Preview: Gainesville and South Lake Go Head to Head in District Game
Gainesville, Fla. — As high school football district play winds down, every game could factor into a playoff birth. As Gainesville High School prepares to suit up against South Lake, that couldn’t ring more true. The Hurricanes are 5-2 overall, 2-1 in district play. They’ll go up against a 5-3 Eagles …
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 »Preview: District Play Continues for P.K. Yonge Football
With a 1-5 record, P.K. Yonge faces Trenton Friday for another district game. The Wave’s first win this season was against a district team back in September. Their only loss in the district is against Lafayette who is 7-0 for the season. The Wave’s Young Team P.K. Yonge’s offense is …
Read More »Preview: Gainesville Hurricanes Travel to Face Leesburg
The Gainesville Hurricanes head out on the road this Friday to face district opponent Leesburg. The Leesburg Yellow Jackets are currently second in 6A District 5 with an overall record of 4-3, and a conference record of 2-1. The Hurricanes sit right behind the Yellow Jackets in third place with …
Read More »High School Football Preview: Dixie County at Newberry
Overview The Newberry Panthers are set to take on the Dixie County Bears at home in a non-coference matchup tomorrow. The Bears are coming into the season with a new head coach and with that, have found a lot of success on the offensive side of the ball. At this …
Read More »GHS Hurricanes Face Tough Test at Home
After a win against crosstown rival, Buchholz, Gainesville High School will look to continue its success against Ocala-Vanguard on Friday night. Both teams come in undefeated in District 5 play with the Hurricanes at 1-0 and Vanguard at 2-0. Ocala-Vanguard Vanguard puts its 5-0 record on the line at Citizens …
Read More »Local High School Showdown: Creekside at Buchholz
Thursday night football is back with some local high schools. Buchholz high will host Creekside tomorrow night in a conference game at 7 p.m. The two teams are very similar and it’s looking to be a tight match-up. Homecoming for Buchholz The Buchholz Bobcats are coming off of a 31-21 …
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