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 …
Read More »A Small Ball Showdown at Gainesville
The Gainesville Lady Hurricanes fell to the Dixie County Bears under the lights on Wednesday, March 2. The Bears short game and tactics led them to a 6-0 victory. A Speedy Summary Though standout defensive players, center fielder Jayla Clark, and third basemen Braylin Cook had Kyra Hornsby’s back in …
Read More »Eastside Girls Lacrosse Blows Past Newberry in First Game of the Season
By Hugh Green and Cherie Chick The Eastside Girls Lacrosse team played their first game of the season on Tuesday night. They matched up against the Panthers from Newberry High School. The Rams were coming off a very disappointing season in 2021, in which they finished the year just 1-11. …
Read More »Providence Girl’s Soccer Takes Down P.K. Yonge to Advance to State Semifinal
By Bianca Papa and Ethan Eibe In spite of a second-half comeback from the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave, the Providence Stallions of Jacksonville were able to escape Gainesville with a 3-2 victory Tuesday night in the 3A Girls Soccer Regional Final. The win launches the Stallions to their first state …
Read More »Hawthorne is Hungry for a Regional Final Win vs. Wildwood
The Hawthorne Hornets varsity girls basketball team is hitting the road to face the Wildwood Wildcats in the Class 1-A regional final game tonight at 7 p.m. Hornets head coach Cornelius Ingram talks about the battle against Wildwood with Steve Russel on Sports Scene this afternoon. With the season on …
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