ALACHUA — The Eastside High girls basketball team dominated Santa Fe on Dec.1, 50-14. Early Success Eastside (3-1) started with an aggressive offensive performance. The Rams’ intent was clear after racking up 15 points in the first quarter for 15-5 lead. Santa Fe’s top scorer posed a threat, but it …
Read More »Buchholz dominates the paint to beat Santa Fe
The Buchholz Bobcats led for nearly the entire game Thursday with a strong defensive showing to beat the visiting Santa Fe Raiders, 53-46. The win moves the Bobcats to 2-0 in the boys basketball season, a strong start for first-year head coach Elliot Harris. Deadlock early on Both teams struggled …
Read More »Hawthorne Hornets Basketball Season Tips Off
By Caroline King and Olivia Velardo The Santa Fe Raiders defeated the Hawthorne Hornets at Eastside High School on Tuesday night, 62-53. Eastside Rams Tipoff Classic As the high school basketball season begins throughout the state, six local teams are competing in the Eastside Rams Tipoff Classic, with Santa Fe, …
Read More »High School Football Regular Season Coming to End
With the regular season winding down, this weekend will showcase the final high school football games until the playoffs begin. For most, Friday will be the end of their season, and this game will be test on what the future holds. For teams like Gainesville High and Santa Fe, Friday …
Read More »Santa Fe’s Struggles Continue, falls to GHS
Gainesville and Santa Fe both entered Thursday night’s football game at Citizens Field winless, with records of 0-4. Coming off the heels of a 15-game losing streak, GHS was able to secure its first win since November 2021, beating the Raiders 49-21. Raiders’ Early Success Santa Fe found the end …
Read More »Santa Fe Raiders Dominate P.K. Yonge
By: Dylan Pierce and Liana Handler Coming off of a close loss on Friday to Forsyth Central (GA), the Santa Fe Raiders were aiming to get back in the win column against P.K. Yonge on Tuesday. The Raiders are nearing the playoffs and only have six remaining games. Setting an …
Read More »Coach Travis Yeckring Discusses Raiders Dominant Start to Season
After a dominant start to the season, Santa Fe Raiders Coach Travis Yeckring reflected on topics ranging from the impacts of players to his coaching style which aims to bring out the best in his team. While humble about his accomplishments, he praised his players’ achievements and hard work. Pushing …
Read More »Santa Fe Lacrosse Suffers Hard-fought Loss at Home Against Maclay
The Santa Fe Raiders boys lacrosse team hosted the Maclay Marauders on Tuesday night. It was a hard-fought game for the Raiders that ultimately ended in a 7-3 loss, dropping their record to 1-2 on the young season. Slow Start Leads to Early Deficit Maclay won the opening faceoff, a …
Read More »Three Gainesville Area Boys Basketball Teams Still Alive in State Playoffs
Three Gainesville area basketball programs are moving on in the FHSAA 2023 playoffs. Gainesville High School (6A), Santa Fe High School (4A) and Hawthorne (1A) will all be fighting for their playoff lives within the next week. Gainesville vs. Ponte Vedra Friday night, Gainesville will travel to Ponte Vedra to …
Read More »Santa Fe High Head Coach Glen Banks Previews Regional Tournament
Santa Fe High School boys basketball head coach Glen Banks joined Sport Scene to recap Santa Fe’s district tournament and discuss its Class 4A Regional Quarterfinal game against Palm Bay Thursday night. District Tournament Recap After an incredible regular season, the Raiders made a run to the district final. Despite …
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