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As Newberry High School’s spring softball season approaches, Coach Edward Johnson speaks on behalf of the upcoming season. Focusing on what’s to come, comparing last season to this year’s improvement and highlighting players. Coach Edward Johnson Originally from Gainesville, Coach Johnson went to Newberry High School. After playing football in …

As football season comes to a close, all teams are looking forward to one thing: the playoffs. Florida high schools from around the state have been preparing for this the entire season, and the games start Friday. Football Matchups Fort White vs. Madison Fort White is currently sitting at 6 …

Week 5 of high school football is set to kick off. Twelve games featuring schools around the Gainesville area are set to play Friday. Buchholz vs Vanguard One of the biggest matchups in the fifth week of high school football is between the Buchholz Bobcats and the Vanguard Knights. The …

The Newberry Panthers open its season Friday night against cross-county rival Santa Fe High School with kickoff set for 7 p.m. Newberry looks to rebound this season after posting a record of 5-6 in 2021. Former Gators Join the Newberry Coaching Staff Following a subpar season, Newberry head coach Edward …

The Newberry Panthers were stunned on Friday night by the Chiefland Indians after a 15-point comeback in the fourth quarter.  The Class 1A FHSAA Football State Championship Region 4 top seed was upset by Chiefland at home 20-19 despite entering the fourth quarter leading 19-6. What Went Wrong Maybe it was …

Newberry head coach Edward Johnson called the break in between games anything but a free ride. “This is not a vacation,” Johnson said, “we still have business to take care of.” Those were the words Johnson told his team after a double-overtime thriller over Fort White, two weeks ago. Looking …

On senior night, the Newberry Panther football team (9-1) celebrated with a blue out on their regular season finale against Fort White (3-6). Things certainly looked blue for the Panthers when they found themselves down 22-0 at the half against the Fort White Indians. Fort White Comes Out Strong Fort …

The Panthers offense is showing no signs of slowing down as the season moves into the final stretch. The Newberry Panthers (7-1) rolled over the Dixie County Bears (6-2) by a final score of 56-12. Early Leads Looking at the past array of Newberry’s games, they have a habit of …

The high school football team with the best record in Alachua County celebrated homecoming in a big way. Newberry High School not only welcomed the classes of 1994 and 1989 back to campus, but they also welcomed their Panthers (5-1) with a sold-out crowd to cheer on the team on …

After Newberry beat Hawthorne in overtime to give first-year head football coach Edward Johnson his first win, he wanted his team to follow a certain mentality. “We’re sharks, and now there is blood in the water,” Johnson said addressing his players. It is safe to say those sharks have had …