Story by Bennett Solomon and Kaitlyn Wadulack The Trenton Tigers (2-4) defeated the Chiefland Indians (1-3) in a rivalry conference matchup. Although both teams had a slow start in the first half, the Tiger’s offense came out strong scoring 21 of their 33 points in the second half. Scoreless First …
Read More »Buchholz vs Eastside Highlights Gainesville High School Football this Weekend
Gainesville high school football season is in full swing as week four of Friday night football is here. Buchholz plays Eastside High School in an in-city rivalry that highlights the 13 matchup slate for Gainesville teams this week. Hawthorne canceled their game against Mount Dora High due to Covid-19 concerns. …
Read More »Coaches Talk FHSAA Decision
While other states move to delay high school football, the FHSAA is full-speed ahead. While it was not totally unexpected, it still caught people by surprise. Trenton football head coach Bill Wiles and Buchholz football head coach Mark Whittemore joined the Sportscene to discuss their thoughts on the matter. Wiles …
Read More »Over a dozen local high school football teams fight for a state title
There is no margin of error for these high school teams. It’s win or go home. As the bitterness of cooler temperatures sets in, so do the bitter thoughts of losing. One bad play could end the season. Classes 1-4A have 24 teams fighting for a championship with 32 teams …
Read More »Gonzales’ Four Touchdowns Lead Oak Hall to 34-14 victory over Bell
Friday’s high school football matchup between the Oak Hall Eagles and visiting Bell Bulldogs was rather one-sided. The game was over from Oak Hall’s first offensive play from scrimmage. Sophomore quarterback Cole Gonzales took the ball and ran it 79 yards for a touchdown. The Eagles never looked back, winning …
Read More »High School Football: Trenton’s Rushing Attack Too Much For Frostproof
TRENTON, Fla.—The defending Class 1A state champion Trenton Tigers have made their way back to another post season, and after tonight’s victory over Frostproof—their campaign for another title looks promising. Trenton stuck with the run game to defeat Frostproof, 50-14 at home Friday night. With the “Eye of the Tiger” playing …
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