In Florida high school sports, Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) is currently an approved practice. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) unanimously approved a bill allowing high school athletes to profit from their name and image rights. For instance, an athlete may collaborate with a local company to secure …
Read More »FHSAA Approves NIL for High School Athletes
The Florida High School Athletic Association has voted to permit NIL deals for high school athletes. The board of directors voted unanimously to allow students to profit off of their name, image and likeness. The bill would go into effect before the 2024-2025 season, which means some high school students …
Read More »Oak Hall Baseball Turns Tide Late To Win Against Hurricanes
The Oak Hall Eagles baseball team defeated the Gainesville Hurricanes Monday, 5-4, at Tiny Talbot Field to even their two-game season series. One In The First Oak Hall (8-3) struck first with one run in the bottom of the first inning. After a single and stolen base from Ethan Szlachetka, …
Read More »Oak Hall’s Beach Boys: Twin Brothers, Twin Dreams, One Unbreakable Bond
In the world of sports, rivalry often becomes the cornerstone of competition. Yet, competition has been the essence of their bond for this set of twins from Gainesville, Fla. Harrison and Jackson Beach are seniors on the varsity baseball and basketball teams at Oak Hall School. The twins have not …
Read More »P.K. Yonge Baseball Pummels Eastside, 26-5
The Eastside Rams were run-ruled in four innings by the visiting P.K. Yonge Blue Wave, 26-5, on Tuesday. First-Inning Scoring The Blue Wave (9-2) grabbed a quick lead to start the first inning by scoring two runs. Micah Gratto hit a leadoff single and stole second and third base. Aidan …
Read More »Hawthorne Girls Basketball Takes on Wildwood in State Semifinal
The Hawthorne High School Hornets (20-3) will take on the Wildwood Wildcats (19-3) in the girls basketball state playoffs. Tip-off is at 3 tomorrow afternoon in Lakeland. How They Got to the State Playoffs Hawthorne is coming off a 55-42 win over Madison County, but it did not come without …
Read More »Williston Red Devils to Take on Chipley Tigers in State Semifinals
The Williston Red Devils will be facing the Chipley Tigers in the FHSAA 1A State Semifinals on Friday. Finding Success in Unity It’s no secret that the Williston Red Devils have got their game locked down. The defending state champions have only seen two losses this season leaving them with …
Read More »Concern Expressed Amidst FHSAA First NIL Proposal
The Florida High School Athletic Association discussed the proposal of Name, Image and Likeness deals for high school athletes at Monday’s board meeting in Gainesville. Background of NIL Proposal The FHSAA board meeting’s agenda lists the NIL as a discussion item. This means that no vote or action will take …
Read More »FHSAA To Discuss NIL For State Athletes
The Florida High School Athletic Association looks to discuss a proposal about Name, Image and Likeness deals for Florida high school athletes at a Monday meeting. Florida In The Minority Florida is in the minority of states that prohibit NIL deals for high school athletes. Thirty two other states as …
Read More »Photo Gallery: Gainesville Advances To Boys Basketball Regional Semifinals
The Gainesville Hurricanes defeated the Orange Park Oakleaf Knights, 47-46, at the 6A Region 1 quarterfinals Thursday at the Purple Palace. The sixth seed Hurricanes (18-11) will play at second seed Ponte Vedra Sharks (21-7) Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the regional semifinals. Oakleaf ends its season at 19-7. …
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