The score was tied 10-10 with 6:19 left in the game. Gadsden County had the ball looking to take the lead. Jaguars running back Johntarrious Thomas took the hand off and went right up the middle untouched on his way to the end zone. The play gave the Jaguars a …
Read More »Hawthorne Head Coach Cornelius Ingram Earns First Coaching Victory at Union County 27-12
In Hawthorne head coach Cornelius Ingram’s first two trips to Lake Butler to take on Union County, the Hornets led at halftime by double digits, but lost. However, this time, they finished the job. Ingram said after the game that the message to his team at half was simple. We’ve …
Read More »Hawthorne earns a road win in Tallahassee thanks to a big second half from its defense
The Hawthorne Hornets traveled to Tallahassee Thursday night where they picked up a 28-6 win over the St. John Paul II Panthers. Second Quarter Scoring The time of possession battle was pretty even in the first quarter with both teams having long drives, but unable to advance deep into the …
Read More »Jacarree Kelly’s Four Scores Not Enough as Oak Hall Falls to Evangelical Christian
With just over seven minutes left to play in the fourth quarter, Evangelical Christian junior running back Dawnya Washington found pay dirt and gave his team the 36-29 lead. Cowbells rang as the away team’s crowd erupted in celebration of what would turn out to be the game-winning touchdown. TOUCHDOWN …
Read More »Oak Hall looks to overcome turnover problems in home opener against Bishop Snyder
With Week 3 of the high school football season looming, the Oak Hall Eagles are finally getting their long-awaited home opener. The team’s kickoff classic at Hawthorne was followed by two regular-season games on the road, so head coach RJ Fuhr knows that his players are excited about the home …
Read More »Hawthorne’s Sportsmanship Shines In 22-5 Win Over Saint Francis Catholic
The Hawthorne Hornets displayed sportsmanship as they mercy ruled the Saint Francis Catholic Wolves 22-5 on Saint Francis’ senior night. The Saint Fracis Catholic seniors are honored at senior in their game of the season. @ESPNGainesville pic.twitter.com/3S0iUqf5vz — Brad Freedman (@BradRFreedman) April 17, 2019 Matchup Hawthorne High School entered the …
Read More »Hawthorne Girls Hoops’ Season Comes to an End
After posting a successful 22-5 regular season, the Lady Hornets fell short in the State Semi-Finals against Holmes County. A heartbreaking 56-40 game sent the Hornets back home without a title. Title or not, Hawthorne has a lot to be proud of. In the Hornets’ first game in their post-season …
Read More »Hawthorne Falls, Trenton Advances to Girls Hoops State Final Tuesday
The Class 1A State Championship game is set for girls high school basketball. After semifinal play, the Trenton Tigers will take on the Holmes County Blue Devils in Lakeland on Tuesday. Semifinals Both the Trenton Tigers and the Hawthorne Hornets advanced to the semifinal round. No. 2 ranked Hawthorne (22-4) …
Read More »Hawthorne High School uses football team to help keep doors open
In 2016, the town of Hawthorne was on the brink of shutting down. Poor grades plagued the town’s only high school and put Hawthorne’s largest employer on the hot seat. Learn how the Hornets were able to keep their doors open and the power of the community’s bond.
Read More »Hawthorne Hosts Chiefland in Undefeated Showdown
It is rare to have two undefeated teams in high school football face off against each other in the middle of October. By now, most teams have endured at least one defeat. However, this is not the case for two Gainesville-based squads. The 5-0 Hawthorne Hornets host the 6-0 Chiefland …
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