Coming off a 24-7 victory over the Palatka Panthers last week, the Newberry Panthers are looking to continue their playoff journey against the Bradford Tornadoes this Friday. Panthers Win After a dominating performance against Palatka, the Newberry Panthers are focused improving on their game. By scoring in every quarter, the …
Read More »Gainesville Softball Takes Down Bradford
By Daniela Ortiz and Sebastian Sabatino The Gainesville Hurricanes were a powerhouse in their softball win against visiting Bradford on Monday, outscoring the Tornadoes 8-5. Jumping Ahead Early The Hurricanes (17-3) were hot in the circle and at the plate early in the game. Pitcher Leanna Bourdage threw three shutout …
Read More »Buchholz’s Lead Slips Away; Bradford’s Dramatic Comeback
By Jauntre’ Gray and Liz Fernandez With an electrifying start, the Buchholz Bobcats and the visiting Bradford Tornadoes began the high school softball game in a thrilling battle Monday. And it stayed that way until the Tornadoes pulled out a 16-12 win. In tight competition, the first inning ended in …
Read More »Bradford Blanks Eastside 28-0
One week after weather suspended play against rivals Buchholz, the Eastside Rams were back at home, raring to take on the Bradford Tornadoes. Both squads entered the night 2-0, but it was the defensively dominant Tornadoes that left Citizens Field with a perfect record. The Rams put up a fight …
Read More »Hawthorne vs. Bradford Set to Tip-Off in Lakeland
Local schools Hawthorne and Bradford are set to tip-off in Lakeland for the FHSAA Boy’s Basketball state semifinals on Wed. March 2. Coach Bowie previews the game Greg Bowie, Hawthorne head coach, joined SportScene with Steve Russell to talk about the upcoming match up. Bowie reflects on the regional final …
Read More »Buchholz Softball Tops Bradford in Walk-Off Fashion
The Buchholz Bobcats softball team defeated the Bradford Tornadoes Tuesday night, 10-9, courtesy of a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning. Bradford Strikes Early Buchholz pitcher Bailey Quire pitched all seven innings, but struggled to find outs early. After the lead-off hitter was retired, Bradford strung together …
Read More »Gainesville takes abrupt hit from Bradford
Players are swimming in their own sweat and stress as the game goes into overtime. Minutes dial down to seconds and the scoreboard still stands at 66 all. Each team is frustrated, tired and ready to take reign over the other. Overtime conundrum With both teams tied at 59, pressure …
Read More »Local High School Matchups in the Gainesville Area
As the FHSAA football playoffs are nearly two weeks away we have a few more games in the regular season. There are a few football matchups in the Gainesville area this Friday. Union County Fightin’ Tigers (4-2) vs. Hawthorne Hornets (4-1) The Hawthorne Hornets are coming off a 32-0 victory against …
Read More »Bradford Handles P.K. Yonge; Blue Wave Drop Third Straight
P.K. Yonge fans were given an optimistic start, with Yarnell McCray breaking open the scoring with an electric 30-yard pick-six. That would be the only time the Blue Wave found the end zone for the night. Class 4A Bradford (3-4) defeated PKY (2-5) 28-6 and continued their victory tour of …
Read More »Over a dozen local high school football teams fight for a state title
There is no margin of error for these high school teams. It’s win or go home. As the bitterness of cooler temperatures sets in, so do the bitter thoughts of losing. One bad play could end the season. Classes 1-4A have 24 teams fighting for a championship with 32 teams …
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