Tag Archives: High School Football

Another edition of Friday night lights returns with the Trinity Catholic Celtics facing the Santa Fe Raiders on Oct. 12. Both teams have lost three games this season, with the Celtics losing three straight and the Raiders not winning two consecutive games yet. District Roundup Although this is a non-conference …

Florida hosted the previously ranked #5 LSU Tigers on Saturday and it was the biggest recruiting weekend for the Gators so far this season. The Gators won 27-19, and the fans were in full force to create a great atmosphere for recruits. Class of 2019 Deyavie Hammond 4 star OG …

It’s a showdown at Citizen’s Field as the Gainesville Hurricanes face the Buchholz Bobcats for their annual city championship game. This out of conference rivalry game will be the 47th meeting of these two Gainesville teams. Bobcats are on the Hunt Buchholz was on a bye last week, so they …

Second time will hopefully be a charm for Eastside’s and North Marion’s football teams Thursday night. After being rained out last Friday, the two will be trying to make up the game, which will likely determine the district champion. Eastside vs North Marion football is rescheduled due to lightning. The game …

The Gainesville High Hurricanes are back in action this week, hosting the Ocala Forest Wildcats in a Thursday night matchup. The Hurricanes look to continue their three-game win streak by taking care of business at home. The Wildcats, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back after a big …

Oak Hall football head coach Matthew DiBernardo announced his immediate resignation on Wednesday after a little more than three seasons. After spending Sunday in the hospital due to health issues, DiBernardo decided he needed to focus on his health. “It’s time to make a couple of changes,” he said as …

There are a lot of good high school football match ups this week. Some of the coaches in the area talked with Steve Russell on ESPN 98.1FM Sport Scene to preview their games. Oak Hall vs St. Joseph Academy The Oak Hall Eagles (2-1) host the St. Joseph Flashes (3-0) …

Friday night lights will shine on two private schools tomorrow when the St. Francis Catholic Wolves play host to the Jacksonville-area St. Johns Country Day Spartans. The Wolves (1-2) are in a slight slump after winning their opening-night match to begin the season. In the two games since, St. Francis …

WRUF reporter Justin Ahlum caught up with Hawthorne head coach Cornelius Ingram following his team’s 53-16 win over P.K. Yonge The Hawthorne Hornets stung early against P.K. Yonge with a potent running attack, led by quarterback Kahleil Jackson and running back Uveekie Fields. This backfield tandem led the way for …

The Columbia Tigers are now 3-0 on the season after a 39-0 win over rival Buchholz on Friday night in Gainesville at Citizen’s Field.  On the other hand, the Bobcats are now on a two game losing streak. Score Sheet In the first quarter, Columbia quarterback Jordan Smith threw a …