After a rough start to the volleyball match Tuesday against the Buchholz Bobcats, the Santa Fe Raiders found their footing and came from behind to dominate the rest of the way to defeat Buchholz 3-0. First-Set Jitters Despite the Raiders’ impressive record, a scrappy and lively Bobcats team (8-10) increased the …

NEWBERRY — The Newberry Panthers defeated the Palatka Panthers in a  sweep, 25-21, 25-17, 25-22, Wednesday. It was a Panthers vs. Panthers volleyball matchup, an expected competitive one as both teams entered with winning records. The Newberry Varsity Volleyball team is getting ready to take on Palatka tonight! #newberryvolleyball #panthers pic.twitter.com/KloR1Gcx0O …

After three consecutive wins, a bye week gives the fourth-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide an opportunity for injury recovery and skill improvement. Taking Advantage of the Bye Week Last week, the 3-0 Crimson Tide faced Big-10 road opponent Wisconsin (2-1). Although the Tide dominated the game with a final score of …

The Eastside Rams defeated the Trenton Tigers in straight sets Tuesday night. Coming into the match facing adversity, the Rams worked for their eighth win of the season. Team Effort The Rams (8-7) were playing without senior starting libero Kieara Hall,  who was recently diagnosed with a brain disease that …

Former Florida and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith is back in Gainesville for Saturday’s big game against Texas A&M as the honorary “Mr. Two Bits.” Smith, the all-time NFL rushing leader and Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys, is also here this weekend to spread …

Freshman quarterback DJ Lagway is set to make his first start for Florida at home Saturday against Samford. Starting quarterback Graham Mertz is sidelined due to concussion protocol. Mertz was injured late in the third quarter of the 41-17 loss to Miami last Saturday. https://twitter.com/On3sports/status/1831465553862783049 Coach Billy Napier said during his …

ALACHUA — Big plays were the name of the game Friday for the Gainesville High School football team in its 33-7 trouncing of Santa Fe.  The Hurricanes, who moved to 2-0 for the first time since 2012, had scores of 46, 64 and 90 yards that kept the Raider defenders …

The 11th-ranked Gator volleyball team not only sets off its season Friday against Colorado State, but also the 34th season with Mary Wise as Florida’s head coach. Wise has led Florida to excellence since stepping into the head coaching job in 1991. Since her arrival, the Gators have made it …

Former University of Florida standout swimmer Bobby Finke won Team USA’s only individual men’s gold medal in world record fashion at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Finke, 24, won the 1,500-meter freestyle final by leading from the start and finished with a record time of 14:30.67, besting the world mark …

The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend of having Olympic Fever. It sure beats COVID. 10. After watching the opening ceremony Friday, I was less than enthusiastic for the Summer Olympics. It was very French (oh yeah, they are in France) and I was not a fan of …