The 2021 FHSAA Football Playoffs continue this week as several area teams compete to advance to the regional finals. Class 1A Regional Semifinals There are several local matchups in the Class 1A Regional Semifinals this weekend. Lafayette (8-3) takes on Chiefland (9-1), Union County (11-0) heads to Hilliard (9-1) and …
Read More »Gainesville Fall to Crosstown Rivals Buchholz
Story By: Nick Rubino and Kyle Lander The Gainesville Hurricanes (4-2) fell to crosstown rival Buchholz Bobcats (5-1) on Friday night at Citizens Field with a final score of 34-3. Defense Keeps the Game Close in the First Half Coming into this game both teams had high hopes and confidence …
Read More »This week in local high school football
Local high school football sees a slew of action over the course of the next two days. Games begin Thursday night. Thursday Most notably, the Gainesville High School Hurricanes (4-1) take on the Buchholz High School Bobcats (4-1). T H I S • T H U R S D A …
Read More »Week 4 of High School Football is Here
Week four of high school football is upon us and teams are getting into the meat of their schedules. With 250 games being played across the state today, we will see matchups of unbeaten teams and teams determined to earn their first win of the season. Here are some matchups …
Read More »Eastside falls to 0-3 after a tough loss to Buchholz
Written by: Talia Baia and Kyle Curtis Buchholz Bobcats (3-0) defeated the Eastside Rams (0-3) at Citizens’ field on Friday night 42-7. Slow Opening Quarter For Rams Leads To a Fast Defeat The energy in the stadium for Friday night lights at Citizens’ field brought out many fans from both …
Read More »High School Football is back
The 2021 high school football season is starting tonight. The slate of games is full. Local high school coaches weigh in on their teams’ chances this season. Hawthorne vs. Yulee The Former Gator tight end turned Hawthorne’s coach, Cornelius Ingram, leads his Hornets against Yulee High School tonight. Ingram said …
Read More »Buchholz Football Head Coach Mark Whittemore Previews Friday Season Opener
The Buchholz Bobcats kick off their football season Friday night as they prepare to face Trinity Catholic on the road. COVID Deja Vu Following a COVID-ridden 2020 season, Buchholz head coach Mark Whittemore finds his team in deja vu as “all things COVID are kind of ramping up. Despite losing …
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