One walk off, one run-rule, two shutouts and a lot of sunflowers. The No. 8/11-ranked Florida Gators’ softball team picked up their fifth consecutive victory and fourth consecutive shutout in day two of the Bubly Invitational in Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on Saturday. Saturday’s games also marked the first Sunflower …
Read More »Billy Donovan Memories Stretch All Across UF Athletic Department
The playing floor at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center will have a new name come Saturday night, as the Gators will unveil “Billy Donovan Court” at halftime to honor their former legendary men’s coach. Donovan spent 19 years as the head man of the Florida basketball program before departing for …
Read More »Hawthorne Boys Basketball Advances to District 7 Championship with win over Chiefland
The third and final match-up between the Hawthorne Hornets and Chiefland Indians ended much like the first two did. After Hawthorne took the first two games 66-37 and 66-34, they again prevailed in the District semi-finals 68-35 on Friday. Jumping ahead and never looking back After Hawthorne scored just 13 …
Read More »Florida Beats Marshall In Baseball Season Opener
The Florida Gator baseball team opened their final season at Mckethan Stadium on Friday with a win against Marshall. In the 9-2 victory, Gator pitcher Tommy Mace recorded six strikeouts and got his first win of the 2020 season. Starting off for the Gators: The Gators struck first, scoring one …
Read More »Gators host Vanderbilt as they honor Billy Donovan
Saturday night is going to be a special night for Florida Gators basketball. Former head coach Billy Donovan, who led the program to back-to-back national championships, returns to Gainesville. The court inside Exactech Arena will be named after Donovan at halftime. In the midst of all the fanfare of Donovan’s …
Read More »901: Gators go 2-0 in day one of Bubly Invitational
This weekend was slated to be a big one for the No. 8-ranked Florida Gators’ softball team. For the first time this season, the gates of Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium will be open on the weekend as the Gators host the Bubly Invitational. Florida’s docket of games which include playing …
Read More »Coming Soon: Billy Donovan Court
Billy Donovan, 19-year head coach of the Gator Men’s Basketball team, will be honored Saturday night when the University of Florida basketball court gets a new name. The floor of Exatech Arena will be known as “Billy Donovan Court” as of tomorrow night. The dedication will take place when the …
Read More »Hawthorne Hornets Gearing for a Deep Postseason Run
The Hawthorne Hornets boy’s basketball team will take on Chiefland Indians in Bronson, Florida today in the 1A District Semi-Finals matchup. Hawthorne is coming off of a 47-43 win against North Marion on Senior night last Wednesday. The Hornets have beaten the Indians twice this season. Triumphant Season The Hornets …
Read More »Preview: Florida Women’s Basketball Takes On Missouri
Florida Women’s Basketball will continue their SEC play when they take on the Missouri Tigers Sunday. The Gators are currently 4-7 in the conference and coming off a 74-72 victory to the Ole Miss Rebels. The win was sparked by freshman Lavender Brigg’s 23 points and eight rebounds. History The …
Read More »Eastside Faces Santa Fe in District Championship
Eastside Boys Basketball will face Santa Fe for the 4A District 5 Championship on Friday, February 14th. Without a doubt, both sides have worked hard to get to this point and will be looking to take home the title. Playoff Success After a bye in the quarter-finals, Eastside cruised past …
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