After four consecutive blowout wins to start the high school football season, the Buchholz Bobcats made it five in a row Friday with a 30-10 victory against previously unbeaten Vanguard Knights at Citizens Field. The Bobcats bounced back from a competitive first half, leading just 10-7 at intermission, to stifle …
Read More »Over a dozen local high school football teams fight for a state title
There is no margin of error for these high school teams. It’s win or go home. As the bitterness of cooler temperatures sets in, so do the bitter thoughts of losing. One bad play could end the season. Classes 1-4A have 24 teams fighting for a championship with 32 teams …
Read More »Local High School Football Teams Begin First Round of Playoffs
High school football has officially entered the post-season. This weekend, over 14 games involve local high school teams who are all competing to reach the next round in the playoffs. Class 7A In the regional quarterfinals for 7A, Buchholz travels down to Orlando Edgewater. Buchholz head coach Mark Whittemore praised …
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 »Buchholz Faces First Big Test In Ocala-Vanguard
The Buchholz Wildcats will kick off week two of high school football to take on the Ocala-Vanguard Knights. Continuing Last Year’s Success The Wildcats started their season off strong with a strong 44-14 win against Eastside last week. Head coach Mark Whittemore said that he was not sure about his …
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