In an intense boys basketball game, P.K. Yonge and Gainesville were unable to separate themselves in regulation, needing an extra period Tuesday for Gainesville to come out on top, 61-51. Offenses Struggle Early Neither team could manage much in the first quarter, combining for only 18 points. The Blue Wave …
Read More »P.K. Yonge Boys Soccer Team Loses Undefeated Status to Columbia
P.K. Yonge’s boys soccer team was knocked down from the undefeated ranks at home Thursday by Columbia, 2-1. This marks Columbia’s first win of the season and ends P.K. Yonge’s undefeated run at 6-1. To make matters worse for the Blue Wave, their center back defender suffered an injury. Tough …
Read More »P.K. Yonge Girls Soccer Dominates Williston
The P.K. Yonge girls soccer team defeated visiting Williston 8-0 to improve to 4-1-1 on a cold Tuesday night. Controlled Start The match kicked off fairly slowly, especially considering how lopsided it would become. While P.K. Yonge usually held possession, the Williston defenders held well, only allowing two shots in …
Read More »Santa Fe, P.K. Yonge Girls’ Soccer Game Rescheduled, Again
The Santa Fe Raiders girls soccer team was supposed to face off against the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave on Monday, but lack of officials forced the game to be rescheduled. https://twitter.com/emilyparaiso_54/status/1729283348873322828 Game Difficulties This is the second time the Raiders (1-2) and the Blue Wave (3-1-1) have attempted to play …
Read More »P.K. Yonge continues dominance over Newberry in season opener
The P.K. Yonge girls soccer team continued its domination over district rival Newberry at home in the season opener Monday. For the seventh consecutive season, the Blue Wave routed the Panthers 8-0. P.K. Yonge used the mercy-rule decision to take the Class 3A District 4 lead by wasting no time …
Read More »P.K. Yonge Advances To Second Straight District Championship Match
STARKE — The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave are on their way to a second straight volleyball district championship appearance after sweeping the Crescent City Raiders (25-6, 25-12, 25-13) in the semifinal matchup of the Class 3A District 3 tournament Tuesday night. Hot Start Fresh from their first-round bye Monday, the …
Read More »P.K. Yonge After A District Tourney Title Repeat
With a 10-9 regular season behind them, the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave are preparing to make a long journey in the volleyball postseason. A Season of Runs The Blue Wave, coming off a sweep (25-12, 25-19, 25-19) against Keystone Heights on Thursday, faced a series of runs this season, going …
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 »P.K. Yonge’s Volleyball Team Sweeps Bradford
By Isabella Rivera and Kevin Perez In a match of last year’s district volleyball finalists, the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave swept the visiting Bradford Tornadoes 3-0 on Thursday night. The Blue Wave improved to 7-6, while the Tornadoes dropped to 3-6. Early PKY Domination P.K. Yonge started off the first …
Read More »Hawthorne Stays On Roll, Routs P.K. Yonge
By TaylorAnn Eidam and Camden Nolde The Hawthorne Hornets crushed the host P.K. Yonge Blue Wave 50-2 on Friday night. The Hornets (5-0) brought the same heat to the Blue Wave (2-2) in last year’s matchup in a 46-6 win. Former Gators Compete as Head Coaches Hawthorne coach Cornelius …
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