Tag Archives: High School Basketball

P.K. Yonge will host Trinity Christian Academy on Thursday for the chance to advance to the region semifinals in the state tournament and head coach Willie Powers has his team ready for a tournament run. Playoff Time for P.K. Yonge Thirty-two teams remain, and only one can win the 2022-23 …

The Santa Fe Raiders boys’ basketball team begins their district championship pursuit this week. After a slow start to the season, the Raiders come into the district tournament with a 17-game winning streak. “Things started to click,” Head Coach Glen Banks said. Following the pre-season departure of key player Mason …

On February 2, a night of celebration took place. A night where students were celebrated for their hard work and dedication. A night that athletes waited so long for, but ended so quickly. This was senior night. Experience of a Lifetime The Gainesville High School boy’s basketball team took on …

By: Jennifer Blardonis and Andrea Castiblanco The 7-4 Hawthorne Hornets took on the 11-10 P.K. Yonge Blue Wave Wednesday night. The Blue Wave celebrated senior night, resulting in a packed house and passionate atmosphere. This is the third time this season the two teams have met, each with one game …

The Santa Fe Raiders earned win number 17 on the season as they defeated the Columbia Tigers 57-49 in front of a packed home crowd. After starting the season at just 2-5, the Raiders have now won 15 straight and have turned heads as Class 4A state championship contenders. Pre-Game …

By: Jennifer Blardonis and Regan Staudt The 11-7 Saint Francis Wolves varsity girl’s basketball team faced off against the 7-15 Chiefland Indians in a hard-fought game on Tuesday night. The Wolves, coming off a three-game losing streak, were determined to get back on track and secure a win. Slow Start  …

The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave defeated the Eastside Rams 52-37 Tuesday night. Both teams came into Tuesday’s game with something to prove. P.K. Yonge looked to win their first game of the season, while Eastside looked to climb above .5oo. Fans of both sides came out in masses to support …

By Rachel Rosen and Shelby Hickman The Newberry Panthers bulldozed the St. Francis Catholic Wolves in their matchup on Tuesday night, with a final score of 80-46. Newberry served as a wall on defense, making it difficult for St. Francis to get out of their backcourt and into scoring position. …

By: Madison Broach and Joseph Baker The Eastside Varsity girls basketball team took on the Newberry High Panthers Friday night at Eastside High School. The final score was 61-31 in favor of The Lady Panthers. They locked Eastside down in an intense, high-emotion game. First Quarter The fast-paced first quarter …

By Shelby Hickman and Rachel Rosen The Bobcats defeated the Wildcats 68-56 to improve their record to 2-1 on the season. Fiery First Half The tone was set early in this Friday night matchup as both teams came out with ferocious intensity. The Buchholz gym was buzzing with excitement during …