By: Austin Stirling, Jackson Reyes As the high school football playoffs near the end, the P.K Yonge Blue Wave have been eliminated from contention for the state final. Their final loss came at the hands of Trinity Catholic, who also defeated them in last year’s district final game. P.K. Yonge …
Read More »An Impressive Defensive Game leads to a Hornets Shutout
The Hawthorne Hornets put another game in the win column, despite facing a big test, shutting out the North Marion Colts 13-0. With this victory, Hawthorne continues their unbeaten season with their seventh win of the year. After giving up 21 points in the first half a week ago to …
Read More »Hawthorne Runs Their Way to a 40 Point Route
The Hawthorne Hornets continued their excellent start to the season, moving to 4-0 overall after winning 46-6 against the PK Yonge Blue Wave. In the first home game this season for the Hornets, it was essential for them to start on the right foot on offense and defense. The dominance …
Read More »Another Tough Second Half Dooms Santa Fe High Football
The Santa Fe High School Raiders looked to erase last week’s overtime loss out of their memory when they faced the Palatka Panthers on the road. Palatka came in undefeated and outscoring opponents 87-7 in their first two games. Not only did the Raiders travel an hour on the road, …
Read More »The Story of Daryus Boyd, A Multi-Sport Star
Buchholz senior Daryus Boyd is a selection for both the 1st All-Area basketball and football teams. The multi-sport star is the only Gainesville athlete to achieve both honors this year. Boyd is also the only Gainesville athlete to ever be named to both 1st All-Area teams for both sports by …
Read More »An Offensive Sweep At Chiefland
The Chiefland Indians baseball team played the Trenton Tigers at home on Tuesday and came out on top 7-1. Setting The Tone Starting on the mound, lefty Tyler Bass set the tone for the Indians right off the bat, striking out the first two batters of the game. Left fielder …
Read More »Williston Hires Hall of Famer Robby Pruitt as Next Head Football Coach
There is a new era beginning in the Williston Middle High School football program. The school has announced the hiring of Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Hall of Famer James Robert “Robby” Pruitt. Coach Pruitt has a fantastic track record in coaching in both Florida and Georgia. The 2022 …
Read More »Lady Canes Fall Short to Trenton at Home
The Gainesville Lady Canes softball team tried to keep the Trenton Tigers from another win, but ultimately the Hurricanes couldn’t keep up with the tigers, ending with a 9-2 loss. A Slow Start It took the Lady Canes the first few innings to get into their groove, leaving the Tigers …
Read More »Gainesville defeats Eaststide in a Boys’ Tennis Exhibition
On Tuesday, March 29, Gainesville High School beat Eastside High School 4-2 in a boys’ tennis exhibition. The Hurricanes won three of the five singles matches and the sole doubles match. The event was held at the Jonesville Tennis Center. Duffaut Starts Strong Junior Ben Duffaut started off the day …
Read More »Eastside lacrosse loses in a devastating 19-0 loss
The Eastside Rams girls lacrosse team hosted the Buchholz Bobcats Monday night and came away disappointed. The Rams had lost their last four games coming into this one by a combined score of 77-4. Buccholz, on the other hand, had won two of their previous three going into their matchup …
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