FHSAA Basketball

Newberry’s Efficient Offense Holds Off Eastside in Basketball Tip-Off Classic

Saturday November 19, 2022

In the final game of the Tip-Off Classic, hosts Eastside and visiting Newberry provided the most entertaining game of the night. A fast start gave Newberry the early lead, and they took a …

Oak Hall Dominated by St. Joseph’s Academy in District Championship

Saturday February 12, 2022

An impressive season for the Oak Hall Eagles ended in less-than-ideal fashion. On Friday night, they suffered an ugly 52-14 loss against the St. Joseph’s Academy Flashes in the 2A District 4 …

Andrew Powell: The Sophomore Standout Behind Oak Hall’s Breakout Season

Friday February 11, 2022

Andrew Powell is not your typical high school sophomore. Sure, he enjoys hanging out with friends, playing the occasional racing video game and listening to Lil Baby. But Powell can boast something …

Oak Hall’s Comeback Attempt Comes Up Short Against Keystone Heights

Friday January 28, 2022

On Thursday night, the Oak Hall Eagles lost a tightly contested matchup to the Keystone Heights Indians. The Indians pulled off the upset with a 61-51 victory to cap off their senior night. However, …

Oak Hall Eagles Ride Dominant Second Half To Victory Over Christ’s Church Academy

Friday January 21, 2022

The Oak Hall Eagles boys basketball team defeated the Christ’s Church Academy Eagles on Thursday night in spectacular fashion. Oak Hall snapped a three-game losing streak and earned a …

Hurricanes Inch Past the Raiders in OT

Tuesday November 30, 2021

Story by: Nick Rubino & Kyle Lander The Gainesville Hurricanes (2-0) bested the Santa Fe Raiders (0-2) Tuesday night 62-61 at The Purple Palace. Defense Dominated the First Half The Gainesville …

Red Devils Lose District Championship in Heartbreaking Fashion

Friday February 12, 2021

The Williston Red Devils lost Friday night to the Hawthorne Hornets by a score of 56-54. Hawthorne’s Dre Lawrence hit the game-winner with 1.3 seconds left on the clock to seal the deal. Game …

Buchholz Boys Basketball Fall Short in District Quarterfinals

Wednesday February 10, 2021

The Buchholz Bobcats fell to the Gainesville Hurricanes Tuesday night in the Quarterfinals of the 6A District 2 Boys Basketball Tournament by a score of 45-33. This season has had many ups and downs …

Red Devils Destroy Pirates 74-29

Friday February 5, 2021

In collaboration with Jolie Katzen The Williston boys basketball team (13-4) won convincingly Thursday night by a score of 74-29 over Crystal River. First Half First Quarter This game had one lead …

Boys High School Regional Semifinals Action

Tuesday February 26, 2019

Local high school boys basketball teams advance to the regional semifinals. Tonight, the Eastside Rams will host the Palatka Panthers and the Gainesville Hurricanes will travel to face the Columbia …