After a 56-0 blowout of Branford, Hawthorne (8-1) is set to host Lafayette (7-4) for the second playoff game of the 2024 FSHAA Rural Football bracket. Hawthorne’s Sweep Last week, Hawthorne cruised to a win over the Buccaneers. Head coach Cornelius Ingram said he was pleased with his team’s effort. …
Read More »Columbia Softball Allows 22 Runs in Lopsided Loss to Lafayette
The Columbia Lady Tigers suffered an ugly 22-12 loss against the Lafayette Hornets on Thursday night. The game ended after the fifth inning due to a mercy rule; the Tigers were down by 10 runs, thus triggering the early finish. Despite the blowout loss, the Tigers did put up an …
Read More »Lafayette Defeats Oak Hall in Eagles’ Season Opener
The Lafayette Hornets (2-0) traveled to Gainesville to take on the Oak Hall Eagles (0-1) in a big-time boys varsity basketball matchup. The Hornets defeated the Eagles 47-42. The game was Oak Hall’s season opener and their first taste as to how talented their team was. They were fortunate enough …
Read More »High School Girls Basketball Regionals Tip Off
District tournaments wrapped up last week, and the state tournaments begin tonight in girl’s high school basketball. Multiple local teams participate in regional playoff action tonight, hoping to extend their seasons and reach the ultimate goal of a state title. PK Yonge-Providence PK Yonge girls basketball travels to Jacksonville for …
Read More »Postseason Opening Round for Class 1A
Four Gainesville area high school football teams are in the 2018 postseason for FHSAA Class 1A. Union County and Dixie County will be in their respective quarterfinal games for the Class 1A bracket while Chiefland and Hawthorne earned first-round byes. No. 5 Union County at No. 4 Lafayette The Fightin’ …
Read More »Rough Night for Girl’s High School Basketball in Area
Five high school girl’s basketball teams from the area were in action last night in their respective regional semi-finals or finals. Disappointing Results Ponte Vedra Nease defeated Gainesville in the 7A regional semi finals 71-45. The Hurricanes were outscored 23-11 in the second quarter and could not get back into …
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