Interviews and Videos by Chase Anschultz Photos and Writing by Rylee McIver With four turnovers, Hawthorne’s offense performed below expectations against the Dixie County Bears. Key’shaun Williams walked off the field at halftime, having thrown an interception and fumbling within the five-yard line. “We got sloppy,” Head Coach for Hawthorne, …
Read More »Hawthorne Holds Off Jefferson County’s Second Half Comeback To Win 37-24
Fast start for the Tigers The Jefferson County Tigers came into Hawthorne for the Hornet’s home opener and the Tigers got off to a great start offensively, scoring on their first two drives. Detrevian Nealy got the scoring started for the Tigers on the first drive of the game, as …
Read More »Newberry Overcomes Hawthorne in Overtime
It was a bizarre situation that forced overtime. Newberry High School senior quarterback Jaylen Zullo completed a deep pass to the Hawthorne Hornets’ red zone with 0:01 left on the clock that stopped due to a Hawthorne penalty. First-year head coach Edward Johnson could have either denied a penalty to …
Read More »Hawthorne Head Coach, Cornelius Ingram: A Football Life
For many kids, football is a game. It is an excuse to avoid studying for a quiz to run around outside with the neighbors in the front yard. Sometimes, that youthful joy turns into a way to get to college and then for some into a career. But for Cornelius …
Read More »Hawthorne Wins a Defensive Battle 14-7 Against P.K. Yonge to Start the Season 1-0
By: Chase Anschultz and Rylee McIver Photos By: Rylee McIver For the majority of the first half, few possessions by either team resulted in more than twenty yards and oftentimes ended with a turnover on downs or a punt. “Defense kept us in the game, they were definitely the better …
Read More »No. 2 Hawthorne vs No. 5 Bonifay Holmes County Battle In Girl’s Hoops State Playoffs
Today is a big day for the Hawthorne girl’s basketball team as they play in the State 1A semi-finals this morning at 10 am against Bonifay Holmes County in Lakeland. The number two Hawthorne Hornets (22-4) will take on the number five ranked Bonifay Holmes County Blue Devils (21-6). Hawthorne …
Read More »Girl’s High School Basketball Regional Finals
There are four Gainesville-based high school girl’s basketball teams competing in the regional semifinals or regional finals on Tuesday night. What to Look For? The first matchup is between P.K. Yonge and Jacksonville University Christian. The Blue Wave are 27-1 on the season, with their only loss coming at the …
Read More »Hawthorne Hosts Chiefland in Undefeated Showdown
It is rare to have two undefeated teams in high school football face off against each other in the middle of October. By now, most teams have endured at least one defeat. However, this is not the case for two Gainesville-based squads. The 5-0 Hawthorne Hornets host the 6-0 Chiefland …
Read More »Hawthorne Girls Basketball One Win Away From State
Hawthorne looking to go to state The Hawthorne Hornets girls basketball team will travel to Lafayette high school to take on the Hornets in regional finals action for a chance to go to the state semifinals. Hawthorne is 13-8 on the season and looking to make it to the state …
Read More »Hawthorne Bests PK Yonge; Former Player And Coach Reunite On Home Turf
Hawthorne coach Cornelius Ingram led his team to their first win over P.K. Yonge High School Friday night since he took over the football head coaching position for the Hornets. The 32-12 victory was more than another “W” on the season. Ingram, a Hawthorne and University of Florida alum, was …
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