High School Sports

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 …

The Newberry Panthers girls basketball team looks to be a competitor in regionals after an impressive 21-5 regular season. They’ll begin their regionals run against Hillard High School Thursday in the 1A region semifinals at 7 p.m. Hillard finished with a regular season record of 19-8. District Title The Panthers …

By: Alex Washburn & Regan Staudt The hometown Wolves win 84-39 over Meadowbrook As the first round of the playoffs got underway Tuesday night, St. Francis and Meadowbrook entered this game with only six wins during the regular season.  The Wolves got out to a quick double-digit lead early by …

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 …

Head coach of the Newberry boys basketball team Patrick Green joined Sports Scene to recap Newberry’s season and discuss where they stand heading into the district tournament. Regular Season Recap Newberry finished this season with a 20-5 record and were an undefeated 3-0 in district play. An impressive feat, especially …

The Hawthorne Hornets will take on Fort White Wednesday in the semifinal of the 1A District 6 tournament. The Hawthorne Hornets The Hornets enter the game with a 7-6 record, having played only 12 games this season (one win was a forfeit). Hawthorne won the state football championship this past …

Boys High School Basketball districts officially begin today. The Chiefland Indians boy’s basketball team will take on the Dixie County Bears today at 5 p.m. The game will take place at Bronson Middle/High School. Further district games will continue Tuesday. https://twitter.com/fhsaaupdates/status/1622601273345462272?s=20&t=rNXFO2oxaqT1oHI9pFn9tQ Chiefland So Far The Chiefland Indians have a 14-9 …

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 …

The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave faced off against the Trinity Catholic Celtics for the 3A District 2 Championship on Friday night. The Blue Wave have been 3-0 in their district this season, but anything can happen in the playoffs. Prior to Friday, the teams had seen each other just two …

By: Isabella Mascioli and Dylan Pierce The Eastside Rams delivered a close game Thursday night. After a long-fought battle, the team lost their away non-conference game against Gainesville High School by a score of 53-37. However, the game was much closer than the score discloses. Season Battles The Eastside boy’s …