Big changes are coming to Buchholz High School football. Head coach Mark Whittemore doesn’t expect Bobcats’ winning ways to change, however. Whittemore unpacked expectations for the upcoming season on Sportscene with Steve Russell. His first addressed the loss of some of his superstar seniors. “We lost quite a bit; great …
Read More »FHSAA Releases New Playoff Rules for High School Football
There is a new system to determine who will make the postseason in high school football in Florida. After using the points system the last two seasons, Florida will use a system very familiar to those who follow college basketball. The FHSAA Football Advisory Committee voted to implement a RPI …
Read More »The Legacy of the Whittemore’s at Buchholz High School
In 1990, the legacy of the Whittemore family at Buchholz High School began. Then a wide receiver at BHS, Mark Whittemore helped lead the Bobcats to the 1990 4A Florida State Championship, defeating Dillard 24-7. The victory delivered Buchholz their first and only state title in football. Fast forward 28 …
Read More »High School Football Preview: Buchholz hosts Oakleaf
The Buchholz Bobcats return home as they host the Oakleaf Knights in Gainesville, FL tonight for their Homecoming match. Buchholz comes into the matchup 5-2, winning its last four games. Oakleaf is 4-3, having lost their last two matches. Buchholz Growing into the Season The Bobcats went 1-2 in the …
Read More »High School Football Preview: Gainesville vs. Buchholz City Rivalry
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 …
Read More »Columbia Shuts Out Buchholz, Remains Undefeated
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 …
Read More »HS Football Preview: Buchholz takes on Bartram Trail tonight
Friday Night Lights Tonight the Buchholz Bobcats will be facing the Bartram Trail Bears on Citizen’s Field. Tonight’s game is going to be interesting because it’s for the District Championship title. On top of the championship, it’s Senior night for the Bobcats and the players and they’re excited to hit …
Read More »Buchholz Faces First Big Test In Ocala-Vanguard
The Buchholz Wildcats will kick off week two of high school football to take on the Ocala-Vanguard Knights. Continuing Last Year’s Success The Wildcats started their season off strong with a strong 44-14 win against Eastside last week. Head coach Mark Whittemore said that he was not sure about his …
Read More »High School Football Preview: Buchholz Bobcats vs. Eastside Rams
High school football is officially back in action and is causing up a storm right here in Gainesville, FL. The Buchholz Bobcats will be facing off against the Eastside Rams on Friday, August 25 to start the season. BUCHHOLZ BOBCATS The Bobcats are coming off of a successful season, finishing …
Read More »High School Football: Bartram Trail Ends Buchholz’s Season With Playoff Win
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—On Friday, the Buchholz and Bartram Trail high school football teams met again for the second round of playoffs—just like last season. Buchholz played host to Bartram Trail at Citizen’s Field—just like last season. Bartram Trail defeated Buchholz, ending their season—just like last season. The Bobcats were shut out …
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