The Newberry Panthers (15-8) boy’s basketball team is headed to Hilliard to play the Red Flashes (22-2) in the Class 1A Regional Semifinals at 7 p.m. Panthers head coach Patrick Green joined Steve Russell on Sport Scene to talk about his team heading into the game. Previous Matchups These two …
Read More »Newberry Panthers Girls Basketball Prepares For Regionals
The Newberry Panthers girls basketball team is set to tip-off the 2024 regionals after coming up short of the district title. Coach Hughes The Panthers (15-8) have had ample success this season partly due to the help of coach Dameon Hughes. While the team collectively was content with finishing the …
Read More »Newberry’s defense locks down P.K. Yonge
NEWBERRY — A dominant defensive performance was supported by two touchdowns from running back Kaleb Woods as Newberry celebrated senior night Friday with a 35-0 win over P.K. Yonge. Newberry (6-2) continues to impress on defense with the second consecutive shutout after a 38-0 win against Eastside a week prior. …
Read More »Despite Losing Thriller, Newberry Stands Strong on Senior Night
NEWBERRY — A tiebreaker to determine a tiebreaker. That was what it took to separate the Newberry (11-14) and Lafayette (11-6) varsity volleyball teams in one of the wildest matches either team has experienced this season. On Thursday, Newberry’s senior night, the Panthers and Hornets each won two sets before …
Read More »Newberry JV Continues Dominance, Sweeps Lafayette 2-0
NEWBERRY — The Newberry JV volleyball team defeated Lafayette 2-0 on Thursday, continuing the success that the squad has had all season. The Panthers (14-3) proved to be too much for the Hornets (0-1), as their experience and skill led them to victory. Newberry Wins First Set Relatively Comfortably The …
Read More »Buchholz and Oak Hall Headline Stellar Friday High School Football
With the high school football playoffs in just under a month away, it is make-or-break for some Gainesville high schools. Buchholz and Hawthorne have solidified their dominance all season. But for teams like Eastside, P.K Yonge and Newberry a win Friday is crucial for their postseason hopes. Buchholz at Oakleaf …
Read More »Newberry Dominates Chiefland on Homecoming Night
By Joey Sheiner and Zach Lightsey (video) NEWBERRY — Quarterback Keil Mcgriff tossed two touchdown passes, running back Kaleb Woods rushed for two scores and fellow running back Amarion Cason also ran for a TD in the Panthers’ 34-0 win against the Chiefland Indians. Newberry’s Balanced Approach Paid Off Early …
Read More »Newberry Panthers Defeat Saint Francis Wolves
Written by Jori Rzepecki and Andrea Castiblanco The Saint Francis Wolves softball team put forth a great effort during an away game against the Newberry Panthers. Sadly, the Wolves fell to the Panthers 12-7 Wednesday night. Panthers Start Strong The Wolves and Panthers began the game with a tie of …
Read More »Newberry Rally Beats Hawthorne in Extra Innings
Newberry Panthers win 14-13 over the Hawthorne Hornets in the eighth inning The Panthers with a .500 record welcomed the visiting Hornets on this beautiful Thursday night girls’ softball matchup. It was clear skies and 82 degrees at first pitch but cooled off into the 70s as the sun went …
Read More »Newberry Softball Loses Another Game to P.K. Yonge
On Tuesday night, the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave defeated the Newberry Panthers 8-5. After a good start offensively by the Panthers, they were unable to keep the lead. In the fourth inning, P.K. Yonge started producing hits and scoring runs. Although they were not yet in the lead, the Blue …
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