The Fort White Indians (6-4) will host the Williston Red Devils (7-4) in a playoff game on Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – Rural Football tournament. Keys to the Matchup Fort White faces the challenge of overcoming a tough …
Read More »Former Williston Standout Quinyon Mitchell Drafted by Eagles
Former Williston High School cornerback Quinyon Mitchell heads to the City of Brotherly Love after being selected 22nd overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Thursday night. The born and raised Williston native had family and friends watching from home as he was …
Read More »Newberry Sneaks Past Williston to Reach State Semifinals
WILLISTON — The Newberry Panthers gave their fans a scare on Halloween night, but managed to secure a five-set victory by the tightest of margins over the Williston Red Devils in the Class 1A-Region 4 FHSAA Volleyball final Tuesday. After Williston (18-11) and Newberry (15-14) traded the first four sets …
Read More »Hawthorne and Williston Boys Basketball in Semifinals of State Tournament
Two Gainesville area high schools have reached the semifinals of the FHSAA 1A State Tournament. The Williston Red Devils and Hawthorne Hornets will compete for a spot in the state championship. Williston beat Wildwood 66-63 in the regional finals, earning themselves a state semifinals matchup against Franklin County. Williston and …
Read More »Girls High School Hoops Continues Tournament Play
Girls high school hoops is back in action Thursday night as regional play continues. Class 1A continues the regional semifinals, while Class 2A, 3A and 4A are set to begin tournament play with the quarterfinals. Class 1A Regional Semifinals The 21-5 Newberry Panthers take on the 19-8 Hilliard Red Flashes …
Read More »Williston Hires Hall of Famer Robby Pruitt as Next Head Football Coach
There is a new era beginning in the Williston Middle High School football program. The school has announced the hiring of Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Hall of Famer James Robert “Robby” Pruitt. Coach Pruitt has a fantastic track record in coaching in both Florida and Georgia. The 2022 …
Read More »Williston Baseball Routed in 16-3 Loss to Dunnellon
The Williston Red Devils hosted the Dunnellon Tigers Tuesday night in their second game of the 2022 season. Williston tied their first game of the new campaign 2-2 against Vanguard on Monday. This was the first contest for Dunnellon this season after finishing last year with a record of 13-12. …
Read More »Williston Loses Heartbreaker to Trenton in District Boy’s Hoops Semifinal
By Hugh Green and Cherie Chick The Williston Red Devils faced off against the Trenton Tigers in a district semifinal boy’s basketball game on Tuesday night. This is the third time the two teams played each other this season. Trenton came away with victories in the previous two contests. Williston …
Read More »Williston Holds Off State Ranked Newberry in 56-48 Victory
By Hugh Green and Abby Ogier The Williston Red Devils played host to the Newberry Panthers in a non-district matchup Friday night. It was a sold-out crowd in the gym at Williston Middle High School to watch this great contest. The Red Devils had lost two of their last three …
Read More »Williston Dominates in a 70-38 Victory Over Dixie County
The stage was set for a great matchup between the Williston Red Devils and the Dixie County Bears on Tuesday. Williston came into this one feeling good; winners of their last three, and five of their last six. On the other hand, the Bears had lost two straight, and three …
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