The high school football team with the best record in Alachua County celebrated homecoming in a big way. Newberry High School not only welcomed the classes of 1994 and 1989 back to campus, but they also welcomed their Panthers (5-1) with a sold-out crowd to cheer on the team on …
Read More »Newberry Defense Stifles Trenton in Shutout Win
Despite a Kobe Delima 63-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage to put the Newberry Panthers up 6-0, this was a defensive battle for both sides. Both teams were able to force errors and turnovers, but capitalizing on these issues was a struggle. Newberry Panthers head coach Edward …
Read More »Newberry Native Named New Head Football Coach
The offseason: when all the changes occur. For Newberry High School’s football program they’re getting a new head coach. Following the Panthers 1-9 finish this past Fall, Head Coach Richard Vester put in his letter of resignation. He led the team for four consecutive years. Newberry native Ed Johnson immediately …
Read More »Newberry’s Alli Green Commits to Coker College
To Alli, lacrosse is everything. She’s played the sport for the past seven years. It has become her natural habitat, where she can truly be herself. According to Alli, lacrosse is her “stress reliever and confidence booster”. Alli has been a star on Newberry High School’s varsity lacrosse team since …
Read More »Newberry Softball: Building Leaders
It’s not always about wins and losses. For Newberry High School’s softball team, the game just means more. Second-year head coach Chris Schaffer has instilled a new attitude in Newberry’s softball program. Schaffer is the program’s 3rd head coach in the past 4 years. In his first season with the …
Read More »Newberry High Panthers Football Coach Richard Vester Details Upcoming Season
Newberry High School Panthers Football head coach Richard Vester joined SportScene with Steve Russell to discuss his team’s preparation for the upcoming season. Last year, Newberry finished the season 3-7. This season, the Panthers will start off against the Santa Fe Raiders. Reviewing the Tapes One of the trends that …
Read More »Two Gainesville Baseball Players Invited to Breakthrough Series
A pair of local high school baseball players officially have their chance to break out. Earlier this week, Gainesville’s Asher Akridge and Newberry’s Darmarquez Covey were invited to attend the 2018 Breakthrough Series in Bradenton fron June 25-27. The event — a joint-effort from USA Baseball and MLB — is …
Read More »Weekend High School Basketball Preview
Postseason play is fast approaching for boys’ and girls’ high school basketball. Here’s a look at the upcoming games for Friday and Saturday. Friday Games Boys’ basketball The Buchholz Bobcats will take on the visiting Gainesville Hurricanes at 7:30. The Bobcats are struggling with an 8-13 record and are 0-7 …
Read More »High School Football Roundup
High school football is heating up as the last few district games are being played, and teams are hoping for a few final wins to push them to the playoffs. After last night’s win against South Lake, Gainesville High School is heading into their next two games with confidence. This …
Read More »Boy’s Basketball Preview: Newberry at Santa Fe
The Newberry Panthers and the Santa Fe Raiders are both entering Tuesday night’s matchup with losses. Now the two rivals will battle it out on the court for a second time this season. The Panthers lost Monday night to Bell, 68-65. Their biggest downfall was turnovers. Newberry has to focus on …
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