As the Gainesville Hurricanes formed a line and took the walk to midfield to meet the Robert E. Lee Generals postgame, they knew for at least a second time this season, they let one slip away from their hands. The Generals (6-3, 2-0) defeated the Hurricanes ( 1-8, 1-2) on …
Read More »Columbia routs rival Gainesville to remain unbeaten
By: Nicholas Anschultz and Jake Lehman The Class 6A Columbia High Tigers improved to (5-0, 1-0) after defeating the Class 6A Gainesville Hurricanes (0-5, 0-1) Friday night in the district opener for both teams. Following a bye week, the Tigers were looking to maintain their momentum heading into district play …
Read More »High School Football Whiparound: Gainesville, Eastside and Saint Francis
With October around the corner, high school teams find themselves at the middle point in the season. One team still needs its first win, another is looking to gain momentum off a bye and one more needs to snap a losing streak. Gainesville vs. Columbia If the 0-4 Hurricanes were …
Read More »Motivated Oakleaf Squad Routs Gainesville
Oakleaf topped Gainesville 37-6 at home on Friday night, led by a driven group of talented upperclassmen. Early Slugfest While the end result wasn’t what they hoped for, Gainesville’s defense and special teams showed up to play early. Oakleaf’s first two drives ended in three-and-outs, including one punt block that …
Read More »Big First Half Propels Vanguard to Victory over Gainesville in Opener
The visiting Vanguard Knights defeated the Gainesville Hurricanes 33-15 on a clear Thursday night at Citizens’ Field, as both schools opened their respective regular seasons. Offensive Onslaught After an early fumble recovery by Gainesville’s Jimmahray White, Rod Williams scored on a 46-yard catch-and-run. Despite the early 7-0 hole, the Knights …
Read More »Gainesville hosts Vanguard in High School Football opener
The Gainesville Hurricanes open the season with a tough test. They host the Vanguard Knights on Thursday in one of the marquee matchups of the week. How last year went The Hurricanes finished their season 7-4 and an early exit in the playoffs. They were undefeated at home last season …
Read More »Gainesville Hurricanes challenged by new district and inexperience
Last year, Patrick Miller’s Gainesville Hurricanes put up a 7-3 regular-season record before being eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs. This year, many districts have been redrawn giving the Hurricanes new opponents and new challenges. One of those challenges coming from inexperience with the schedule. Daunting District Last …
Read More »Regular Season Finale And Rivalry Matchup: Gainesville vs Eastside
High school regular season football is wrapping up this weekend. The Gainesville High School Hurricanes and the Eastside Rams will end their regular season with a big crosstown rivalry matchup Thursday night at Citizens Field. Eastside Rams The Rams are coming off a big second half win last week over …
Read More »Gainesville Hurricanes Travel to South Lake Friday Night
The Gainesville Hurricanes have an away conference game this Friday against the South Lake Eagles. The Hurricanes are currently 5-3 on the season and still have a post-season run in mind. Former University of Florida linebacker Patrick Miller became the Gainesville High School Head Football Coach back in March. Prior …
Read More »Patrick Miller Returns to Panhandle After Hurricane Michael
The Gainesville High School Football team is hosting the Leesburg Yellow Jackets in a conference home game tonight. The Hurricanes are coming off a two-game losing streak. Head coach Patrick Miller says, “I told them we have two games that we have to win out, so there’s no need to worry …
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