By Liz Fernandez and Jauntre’ Gray The Buchholz Bobcats defeated the Eastside Rams, 41-35, in a high school girls basketball game Wednesday. Honoring Senior ‘Cats Buchholz (10-7) started the evening by honoring its two seniors, Kaylynn Perry and Kamryn Harper, at the Bobcats gym. The team and families celebrated the …
Read More »From Making Plays To Calling The Shots: Eastside’s Harold ‘Gator’ Hoskins
By Kathryn Ross and Emily Paraiso Harold Hoskins received the nickname “Gator” from his dad. “Where he lives, he said that it means “go get ‘er,” Hoskins said. “He felt like when I was born I was gonna be a “go get ‘er.” Hoskins began his football career at Eastside …
Read More »Eastside Slams Santa Fe Girls Basketball
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 thrashes Eastside, Maintains Win Streak
Buchholz boy’s soccer remains undefeated this season after taking down the Eastside Rams 7-0 Tuesday. Bobcats Pounce Early Buchholz (5-0) got out to a quick start, attacking a relaxed Rams defense which rarely pressured the Bobcat attackers. Bobcats winger Carlos Cadet took full advantage, receiving a through pass that he …
Read More »Eastside Falls to P.K. Yonge in Close Game
The Eastside High boys basketball team nearly left P.K. Yonge with a win Tuesday night, but couldn’t get past the Blue Wave in the 50-44 loss. Offensive Leaders Kelvin Baker led Eastside (0-2) with 24 points and a 75% free-throw percentage. The Rams struggled behind the arc with a 15% …
Read More »Eastside’s Season Ends as Bradford Advances
STARKE — The Eastside Rams’ season came to an end Friday in the Class 2S Region 2 semifinal against top seed Bradford, 28-7. Bradford (12-0) had defeated the four-seeded Rams (8-4) earlier this season at home 34-7 on Sept. 17. The Tornadoes will next face three seed Baker County (8-3) …
Read More »Eastside Defeats Palatka In Nail-Biting First Round Of Playoffs
The Eastside Rams and Palatka Rams fought until the last second Friday. The Rams left Citizens Field with a win in the books, 28-27, to advance to the 2S region semifinals of the FHSAA football playoffs. Stakes Are High Coming into Friday night’s game, both teams knew what a …
Read More »Eastside Prepares For Playoffs With Defeat Of Gainesville
Eastside took down the Gainesville Hurricanes 42-0 in a city rivalry game Friday night at Citizens Field. The Rams (7-3) celebrated senior night and prepared for postseason play this week. Gainesville’s season has come to end. Eastside, the Class 2S-District 7 champion, will play Palatka (7-3) at 7 p.m. Friday …
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 »Buchholz and Oak Hall Headline Stellar Friday High School Football
With the high school football playoffs in just under a month away, it is make-or-break for some Gainesville high schools. Buchholz and Hawthorne have solidified their dominance all season. But for teams like Eastside, P.K Yonge and Newberry a win Friday is crucial for their postseason hopes. Buchholz at Oakleaf …
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