NEWBERRY, Fla. — In a rivalry district game that had pride at stake, Trenton came back in the fourth quarter to defeat Newberry, 19-18. Trenton, the third-ranked team in the Class 1A rankings, had to take on an undefeated fourth-ranked team in “Panther Country.” Needless to say, this game has been highly anticipated all week long—actually, …
Read More »Preview: No. 3 Trenton travels to No. 4 Newberry in District-Deciding Game
The Trenton Tigers are a powerhouse in Class 1A, winning two of the last three Class 1A State Championships. With a new coach in Bill Wiles, the red, white, and black head into this Friday night’s match up with Newberry at 4-1, with a 2-0 district mark. The Newberry Panthers …
Read More »Gainesville Hurricanes travel to undefeated Vanguard Ocala
The Gainesville Hurricanes (3-3) have undoubtedly their most important game of the season this Friday as they try to hand the undefeated Vanguard Knights (5-0) their first loss of the season. Gainesville Hurricanes Booster Stadium will be booming for kickoff at 7:30 for this conference game. Head coach Mark Latsko wants …
Read More »Changes Coming to High School Football Playoff Format
The Florida High School Athletic Association’s has a new football playoff system that will take effect in 2017. FHSAA board of directors voted 14-2 on Monday to approve a revamped football playoff format that eliminates districts for small schools, Class 1A through 4A, with teams making the playoffs based on a points …
Read More »High School Football: Gainesville Hangs On To Defeat North Marion, 22-21
After starting the football game with a number of miscues and turnover on downs offensively, both Gainesville High School and North Marion had to rely on their second half play. Friday night, it was the Hurricanes that hit landfall at Citizen’s Field to earn a 22-21 win over the Colts. North …
Read More »Two Undefeated, Ranked Teams Suit Up as Buchholz travels to Vanguard
Could this possibly be the most tantalizing high school football match up this season? Signs point to yes! This week’s talk is all about the Buchholz Bobcats traveling to take on the Vanguard Knights. As both teams run out on Booster Stadium’s field undefeated, the stakes are high for each …
Read More »High School Football: St. Francis Wolves Tackle First Win Of The Season
St. Francis Catholic High School defeated St. John’s Country Day School, 34-31 on Friday night. Both teams came into this match up without a win under their belt. It was tit for tat between these two teams most of the night. Both had a total of eight points, by the end of …
Read More »Gainesville High Travels to Lake Weir for District Football Game
Friday night lights will continue to shine with regular season action this week, but for Gainesville High (0-2) and Lake Weir (0-2), this game is the start of a playoff run. Yes, it is only the third game for both sides, but in this district game, both teams are eager to …
Read More »High School Football: Santa Fe Rallies Late to Defeat Eastside, 24-20
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—There’s nothing like a Friday night fourth quarter rally to put your team in the winner’s bracket—and solidifying your team’s first win of the season. The Santa Fe Raider football team rallies to hold off Eastside 24-20 at Citizen’s Field on Friday night. First-year Raiders head coach Cliff Harrell called the right …
Read More »Eastside, Santa Fe Both Look For First Football Wins Friday
Eastside High School squares off against Santa Fe this Friday at Citizen’s Field in Gainesville as both teams look for their first wins of the year. The Eastside Rams start the season 0-2 after facing two large and very talented teams, Buchholz and Newberry. This is head coach Cedderick Daniels’ …
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