Buchholz senior Daryus Boyd is a selection for both the 1st All-Area basketball and football teams. The multi-sport star is the only Gainesville athlete to achieve both honors this year. Boyd is also the only Gainesville athlete to ever be named to both 1st All-Area teams for both sports by …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (April 18th)
The Back Nine comes at you after a great Easter weekend that included a little bit of everything and a lot of delicious food. Nobody makes holidays more special than my wonderful wife. Sometimes, you just have to tip your cap. You just have to say, “We did the …
Read More »Gators Gymnastics NCAA Championships Recap and Preview
Florida gymnastics emerged victorious in their NCAA Championship semifinal meet. As a result, the Gators will compete in the team final on Saturday, April 16. https://twitter.com/GatorsGym/status/1514759602033807360?s=20&t=kdH6pyntaCNR72cDQ6BcEQ Recap of Semifinal The Gators stumbled on vault, the meet’s opening event. Specifically, nerves and anxiety lead to some extra steps on a few …
Read More »Buchholz and Gainesville to Honor Rex and Brody Foundation
It’s bigger than baseball on Thursday night as Buchholz and Gainesville High School put their rivalry aside to come together and honor the Rex and Brody Foundation. https://twitter.com/Bobcat_Baseball/status/1514595165268234245?s=20&t=bssSruXzZqW5GCIbbg54rQ A Heartbreaking Tragedy On May 4, 2021, Rex and Brody Reinhart were the victims of a murder-suicide. The Reinhart boys were killed …
Read More »Ace On And Off The Field: How Troy Freeman Has Found A Home With Oak Hall Baseball
The successful transfer that blossoms following a change of scenery. While it is a common trope in sports media today, many of these athletes have a hard time settling in with a new program. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and sacrifices for these players to be successful …
Read More »2022 WNBA draft results, Florida makes an appearance
The WNBA draft was in person in New York City for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through three rounds, 12 teams selected a total of 36 eligible athletes. The First WNBA Draft Pick While the Washington Mystics won the 2022 WNBA draft lottery, they traded …
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 »Gainesville Softball Complex Credited to Cindy Boulware
The athletic director for Gainesville High School, Cindy Boulware, was honored in a ceremony Tuesday night. While her retirement was made public, the crowd was also informed that the GHS softball complex would now take on the name “CJ Boulware Softball Complex”. Phillip Knight, who is now the head coach …
Read More »Florida announces Hall of Fame class
Florida is known for its proud athletic tradition. Surely, the latest crop of athletes entering the University’s athletic hall of fame reflects just that. Florida Qualifications The F club committee picks based on three categories: Gator greats, distinguished letterman and honorary lettermen. Notably, Gator greats are players who brought recognition …
Read More »WWE WRESTLEMANIA 38 Preview: 4 Things You Need To Know
The most “stupendous” two-night sports entertainment event in history, World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) WrestleMania, will take place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX. Here are four things you should know about this year’s matches on “The Grandest Stage of Them All”. Historic Title Run WWE Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch’s …
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