P.K. Yonge only scored 13 points in a loss at Jacksonville Zarephath Academy last week. P.K. Yonge eclipsed that total by the third drive of the game Friday. The offense and defense were both in rhythm for P.K. Yonge in what turned into a 49-14 blowout of visiting Jacksonville Hollis Christian Academy (0-5). …
Read More »P.K. Yonge Swimming Dominates Santa Fe, Saint Francis Catholic At Meet
It was start-to-finish domination from both the boys and girls P.K. Yonge swimming teams at a three-team meet Wednesday at Westside. The Blue Wave girls scored 253 points to the 99 for Saint Francis Catholic Academy and 91 from Santa Fe, respectively. The P.K. Yonge boys team saw similar success, …
Read More »P.K. Yonge Girls Soccer Wins Regional Title Against Episcopal To Advance To State Semifinals
After coming up short in the FHSAA girls soccer regional finals the past two years, P.K. Yonge defeated Episcopal School of Jacksonville 2-1 Wednesday to win the 3A regional title and advance to the program’s first state final four. A Leading First Half This game was one of fierce competition …
Read More »Fourth-Quarter Surge Pushes Hawthorne Girls Basketball Past P.K. Yonge
The Hawthorne girls basketball team improved to 15-3 after beating P.K. Yonge 46-33 Wednesday night for its 12th consecutive win. The Hornets outscored the Blue Wave 19-5 in the fourth quarter to secure the win at the P.K. Yonge gym. A Defensive Start The game started out as a defensive …
Read More »Eastside Falls to P.K. Yonge in Close Game
The Eastside High boys basketball team nearly left P.K. Yonge with a win Tuesday night, but couldn’t get past the Blue Wave in the 50-44 loss. Offensive Leaders Kelvin Baker led Eastside (0-2) with 24 points and a 75% free-throw percentage. The Rams struggled behind the arc with a 15% …
Read More »Gainesville Defeats P.K. Yonge In Overtime
In an intense boys basketball game, P.K. Yonge and Gainesville were unable to separate themselves in regulation, needing an extra period Tuesday for Gainesville to come out on top, 61-51. Offenses Struggle Early Neither team could manage much in the first quarter, combining for only 18 points. The Blue Wave …
Read More »Newberry’s defense locks down P.K. Yonge
NEWBERRY — A dominant defensive performance was supported by two touchdowns from running back Kaleb Woods as Newberry celebrated senior night Friday with a 35-0 win over P.K. Yonge. Newberry (6-2) continues to impress on defense with the second consecutive shutout after a 38-0 win against Eastside a week prior. …
Read More »P.K. Yonge Volleyball Team Repeats as District Champs, Hits Road For Regional
STARKE — P.K. Yonge proved it’s the top volleyball team in Class 3A District 3 by sweeping the district tournament to repeat as champions Thursday. After sweeping Crescent City in Tuesday’s semifinals, P.K. Yonge (12-9), the tourney top seed, also swept Interlachen (15-5) in the finals. The Blue Wave, seeded …
Read More »Buchholz and Oak Hall Headline Stellar Friday High School Football
With the high school football playoffs in just under a month away, it is make-or-break for some Gainesville high schools. Buchholz and Hawthorne have solidified their dominance all season. But for teams like Eastside, P.K Yonge and Newberry a win Friday is crucial for their postseason hopes. Buchholz at Oakleaf …
Read More »Former Gators Face Off as Head Coaches for First Time
Friday, the undefeated Hawthorne Hornets (4-0) travel to P.K. Yonge (2-1) to take on the Blue Wave. The team’s faced off last year at Hawthorne, where the Hornets swarmed the Blue Wave 46-6. Coaching Parallels The game includes a head coaching duel of two former Gators receivers. Hawthorne’s Cornelius Ingram …
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