High School Sports

Big changes are coming to Buchholz High School football. Head coach Mark Whittemore doesn’t expect Bobcats’ winning ways to change, however. Whittemore unpacked expectations for the upcoming season on Sportscene with Steve Russell. His first addressed the loss of some of his superstar seniors. “We lost quite a bit; great …

It’s a new season with new challenges for Eastside football. Coming off last season’s 7-4 season and a first round exit playoffs, the Rams enter a new district. Eastside now belongs to 5A District 5. With the new district comes new opponents and the potential for new rivalries to emerge. …

Riley Green, Matthew Allan and Hunter Barco are three Gators prospects in the upcoming MLB draft happening next month. Outfielder Green and pitchers Allan and Barco all committed to the University of Florida this year. However, the trio each has the potential of not returning to University of Florida campus …

Playing at the collegiate level as a student-athlete is not easy. The increase in their workload does not compare to what they experienced in high school and it can be overwhelming. They have to balance the lifestyle of a student-athlete that includes two-a-day practices, games, traveling and going to class. …

The Buchholz varsity girls lacrosse team entered the 2019 season with the goal of getting better each and every day. They’ve done just that. Historical Season Last week Coach Millinoff’s Bobcats were crowned as District Champions. They defeated Forest High School and later outlasted Oak Hall, whom they hadn’t beat …

The Hawthorne Hornets displayed sportsmanship as they mercy ruled the Saint Francis Catholic Wolves 22-5 on Saint Francis’ senior night. The Saint Fracis Catholic seniors are honored at senior in their game of the season. @ESPNGainesville pic.twitter.com/3S0iUqf5vz — Brad Freedman (@BradRFreedman) April 17, 2019 Matchup Hawthorne High School entered the …

The Gainesville High Hurricanes defeated the visiting North Marion High Colts 10-8 on Tuesday. Luke Marquis started on the mound for the Hurricanes and Wyatt Campbell was the pitcher for the Colts.  EARLY RUNS Through two innings, the Colts built up a sturdy 4-1 lead thanks to successful hitting. Cameron …

District tournament play has begun and the Buchholz tennis team aims to make a statement. After falling just short to Fleming Island last season and finishing as runner ups in the district tournament, the Bobcats hope to reclaim the title this week. Matches began this morning at Flagler High School …

The Newberry softball team has a non-conference match up against the Dixie County Bears at  7 pm Tuesday at Dixie County. Coach Schaffer’s Panthers are 5-14 overall. Last week they suffered losses to both Keystone Heights and Palatka, both conference match ups. Newberry is currently sitting at fifth in the …

As a bold 14-year-old, Herman “Pop” Williams got a ride home from a police officer after he was told to stop some rough play with a slingshot. “I’ll never forget that. I got a whooping so bad, I couldn’t sit down for a while. That right there woke me up,” …