With the high school baseball season hitting its midway point, many of the area programs are looking forward to a competitive finish. Most schools have also enjoyed a competitive start to the season. Buchholz The Buchholz Bobcats have been dominant out the gate as they are undefeated through 16 games. …
Read More »Lights Out: Newberry Softball Remains Undefeated, Downs P.K. Yonge
The Newberry Panthers beat the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave 6-4 Monday night in a game shortened to six innings because of a light issue at the Blue Wave field. Although P.K. Yonge grabbed an early lead, Newberry stayed consistent throughout the back half of the game to extend its win …
Read More »Newberry Boys Lacrosse Secures Win Over Forest
NEWBERRY — The Newberry boys lacrosse team evened its record Monday with an 11-8 win against Ocala Forest. Senior attacker Reymar Basol scored seven goals to lead Newberry (4-4). He secured a hat trick in the first quarter, scored one in the second quarter and had another hat trick in …
Read More »Hawthorne To Play In High School Boys Basketball State Semifinal
After five Gainesville area high school boys basketball teams made it to at least the regional semifinals, only the Hawthorne Hornets (18-3) won Monday to advance to the state tournament. The other four schools came up just short, with multiple of the losses coming in one-possession games. Hawthorne Hornets The …
Read More »Newberry Boys Soccer Falls In Regional Quarterfinals
NEWBERRY — The Class 2A-District 3 champion Newberry High boys soccer team’s season came to a close Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to Ocala Trinity Catholic in the Florida Class 2A Region Tournament. The schools started slow in the first half of the quarterfinal. The pace picked up as the …
Read More »Area High School Girls Basketball Region Playoffs Begin
After an exciting end to the high school girls basketball district tournaments, the state playoffs start tonight with regionals. Gainesville area schools have their work cut out for them. Here is the updated schedule for each remaining school: Gainesville After breezing through the Tallahassee Lincoln Trojans (15-9) 64-41 in the …
Read More »Newberry Boys’ Basketball Closes Out Undefeated Regular Season
By Audrey Layton and Ava DiCecca NEWBERRY – Newberry High School’s boys basketball team finished its historic regular season undefeated Thursday with a 72-34 win against P.K. Yonge (8-15). The Panthers honored their seven seniors before recording their 21st win against zero losses. First Half The 6-foot-2 senior Dylan Strappy …
Read More »Newberry Remains Undefeated, Faces P.K. Yonge
Newberry High School basketballremains undefeated in a season that featured blowouts and improvements on last season. With one game at home against P.K. Yonge left in the regular season, the Panthers seem poised to enter the postseason with a bye and a 21-game win streak. As if being undefeated wasn’t …
Read More »Newberry Girls Soccer Picks Up Win Against Interlachen
INTERLACHEN — The Newberry Panthers girls soccer team took down the Interlachen Rams 3-0 Thursday. Opportunity After Opportunity The Panthers (5-0-1) dominated possession as they put up a staggering 34 shots against the Rams (1-3-2). Strong passing and defensive play in the midfield were key to generating those shots. Mallory …
Read More »Newberry Prepares To Host Bradford In Playoff Matchup
Coming off a 24-7 victory over the Palatka Panthers last week, the Newberry Panthers are looking to continue their playoff journey against the Bradford Tornadoes this Friday. Panthers Win After a dominating performance against Palatka, the Newberry Panthers are focused improving on their game. By scoring in every quarter, the …
Read More »