Hawthorne Hornets Basketball

Hawthorne To Play In High School Boys Basketball State Semifinal

Monday February 17, 2025

After five Gainesville area high school boys basketball teams made it to at least the regional semifinals, only the Hawthorne Hornets (18-3) won Monday to advance to the state tournament. The other …

High School Girls Basketball: District Championship Title Games Set

Friday February 7, 2025

District tournaments for Central Florida high school girls basketball are in championship mode. Gainesville area schools have done well for themselves in tournament play, with a slate of championship …

A Second Chance At State For Hawthorne Girls Basketball

Wednesday February 21, 2024

By Ellen Mulgrew and Wade Urtz HAWTHORNE — The Hawthorne High girls basketball team defeated Madison County, 55-42, Monday to win the region final and advance to the 1A state semifinals against the …

Hawthorne Hornets Sting GHS Hurricanes In Girls Basketball

Saturday January 20, 2024

The Hawthorne Hornets extended their win streak to seven games Friday after beating the Gainesville Hurricanes 33-32. Starting Slow The teams had a rough start to the girls basketball game at GHS …

Hawthorne Girls Basketball Set for State Championship

Friday February 24, 2023

Following an upset win over the No. 1 seed Ponce De Leon High School in the Class 1A Girls Basketball State semifinals, the Hawthorne girls now stand only one win away from a state title. The Hornets …

Newberry Starts Regional Play Against Madison County

Wednesday February 15, 2023

The Newberry Panthers varsity boys basketball team begins play on Thursday night in the Class 1A Regionals with a semifinal matchup against Madison County. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. Additionally, the …