Buchholz began its high school baseball playoff journey Wednesday at Bobcat Park by defeating the Jacksonville First Coast Buccaneers by a margin of 14-3 in a best-of-three series. The top seed Bobcats (28-1) continued to dominate their opponents by sweeping the doubleheader in the FHSAA Class 6A-Region 1 Quarterfinal. …
Read More »Unfinished Business: Buchholz Dominates Regular Season, Sets Sight On Championship Run
The Buchholz Bobcats didn’t just play through the 2025 high school baseball season, they stormed it. With a 26–1 record, they turned the regular season into a statement. From opening day in February to the final regular-season pitch in April, Buchholz dominated not only Gainesville and the state, but made …
Read More »Trio Of Gainesville Teams Still Alive In Baseball Playoffs
Late April means it’s crunch time for high school baseball, and three Gainesville teams are ready for the bright lights and big moments. Buchholz, Oak Hall and Saint Francis commence play in the regional quarterfinals this week. The Eagles and Wolves will square off in the Class 1A bracket after …
Read More »Commentary: Buchholz’s Higgins Inspires Her Lacrosse Players
By Abigale Dressback and Riley Tirrell Buchholz High School has great spring sports programs. One that has stood out is the girls lacrosse team and the improvement it has made due to determined coach Marissa Higgins. Last year the Bobcats’ record was 7-10 and they were ranked 89th in the …
Read More »Gainesville-Area Schools Advance To Baseball District Championships
The high school baseball district championship games are set, with four Gainesville area teams playing for a title. The final matchups will occur today at various times and locations in Alachua County. Buchholz The No. 1 seed Buchholz Bobcats (25-1) have advanced to the 6A-District 2 championship game. Buchholz made …
Read More »Newberry Flag Football Falls To Powerhouse Buchholz, 34-6
NEWBERRY — The Newberry Panthers were overwhelmed Wednesday night by one of the nation’s top flag football teams, as the Buchholz Bobcats used a high-powered passing attack and stifling defense to cruise to a 34-6 win. Buchholz Sets Tone Early After a quick three-and-out on its opening drive, Newberry — …
Read More »Buchholz Girls Lacrosse Dominates South Lake, Advances To 2A-District 5 Semifinals
The Buchholz Bobcats girls lacrosse team defeated the Groveland South Lake Eagles 14-2 on Thursday to advance to the 2A-District 5 semifinals. Senior Gabri Trimboli scored the opening goal with 11:24 remaining to give Buchholz a 1-0 lead against the visitors. Buchholz’s Sara Davis scores their second goal, the assist …
Read More »Gainesville-Area Schools Gear Up For Baseball District Tournaments
The Gainesville area high school baseball regular season comes to a close this week and the teams look to advance to the state playoffs after positive results at next week’s district tournaments that begin Monday at various locations. Buchholz The Buchholz Bobcats (23-1) have earned the No. 1 seed in the …
Read More »Gainesville High Softball Gets Back In Win Column
On a chilly Tuesday night in Gainesville, the GHS Hurricanes defeated crosstown rival Buchholz Bobcats, 7-2, putting them back in the win column after the loss to Ocala Trinity Catholic last Friday ended a seven-game win streak. When these teams met earlier on March 13, it was a much different …
Read More »Buchholz Girls Lacrosse Team Dominates Senior Night
By Christian Haas and Abigale Dressback The Buchholz Bobcats girls lacrosse team improved to 11-4 on Thursday night after beating the visiting Santa Fe Raiders 13-3. The Bobcats swept the season series against Santa Fe (5-9) after winning 16-3 in Alachua on Feb. 24. Buchholz’s Jenna Davis scored the first …
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