This story was updated 4-24-25 Over two weeks ago, the Florida Gators men’s basketball team reached the promised land, hoisting the National Championship trophy in San Antonio. Now, the Gators have already set their eyes on going back-to-back, bringing in some new faces into the program. Coaching Changes The reigning …
Read More »How Florida Will Replace Kentucky-Bound Aberdeen
Denzel Aberdeen had the keys to the Florida Men’s Basketball back court. Now he will lead the Kentucky Wildcats, Joseph Tipton of On3 reported this afternoon. NEWS: Florida transfer guard Denzel Aberdeen has committed to Kentucky, source tells @On3sports. https://t.co/mSgJyZqHUY pic.twitter.com/2E8X1AeW7O — Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 21, 2025 In a …
Read More »4-Star Recruit Ingram Signs With Florida Basketball
After committing to Florida in August, Hawthorne native CJ Ingram signed to play for Florida coach Todd Golden on Wednesday. The No. 2 Gators men’s basketball team will welcome the four-star recruit next year as a small forward. https://twitter.com/MVABasketball/status/1892261789087240491 Before heading to Montverde Academy for his senior year, Ingram was …
Read More »Undefeated Hawthorne Hornets are Back-to-Back Champions
By Caroline King and TaylorAnn Eidam TALLAHASSEE — The Hawthorne Hornets won their second consecutive state football championship Thursday by beating the Madison County Cowboys 22-13 in the 1R title game at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Hornets (13-0) avenged a 13-12 loss to the Cowboys in the 2021 state championship …
Read More »Hawthorne Keeps State Championship Hopes Alive
By TaylorAnn Eidam and Caroline King HAWTHORNE — The Hawthorne Hornets defeated the Newberry Panthers, 27-7, Friday night in the 1 Rural Region 4 semifinal. In the Beginning The crowd’s roar could be heard from the parking lot as the entire community packed the stadium. The fog rolled in right at …
Read More »Dominating Senior Night, Homecoming Win for Hawthorne
HAWTHORNE — The Hawthorne Hornets keep pushing toward a Class 1R state title repeat with Friday’s 55-0 win against Akelynn’s Angels Christian Academy. Senior Night Celebration Hawthorne (9-0) celebrated 14 seniors. Before the game a special event happened in the locker room. Coach Cornelius Ingram revealed a tradition the Hornets …
Read More »Hawthorne Hornets Keep Streak Alive
By TaylorAnn Eidam, Camden Nolde and Olivia Velardo HAWTHORNE — The Hawthorne Hornets remained undefeated with two regular-season games remaining after their 28-0 win Friday against the Union County Fightin’ Tigers. Poor Conditions and Penalties The game started at 7:30 p.m. after receiving three inches of rain the previous night. …
Read More »Hawthorne Crushes P.K. Yonge
The Hawthorne Hornets had their way with the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave on Friday night, dominating every facet of the game to win 50-2. Hornets dominate the first half P.K. Yonge (2-2) opened the game with a quick three-and-out, and a short punt gave Hawthorne (5-0) the ball at midfield. …
Read More »A Birthday Celebration in Hawthorne’s Win Against Parker
By: TaylorAnn Eidam, Caroline King, Camden Nolde and Olivia Velardo HAWTHORNE ― The Hawthorne Hornets handed the Parker Braves their third straight loss of the football season Friday night in a 46-6 victory. The Hornets (3-0) are coming off of the 1A State Championship win, the first in school history. Birthday …
Read More »Only Two Area Teams Remain in the Boys’ Basketball State Tournament
As the Florida high school’s boys’ basketball edges closer to the state championship, the only area teams remaining are Hawthorne and Williston. Hawthorne Prevails – What’s Next? Hawthorne is looking to build on their momentum coming from an electric victory over Newberry. In a tightly contested game, the Wildcats were …
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