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As the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) football playoff coming to a close in a couple of weeks, there are still two Gainesville football teams in competition for a state title. The two teams are Columbia Tigers (5-5) and Hawthorne Hornets (9-2). Hawthorne Hornets vs. Madison County Cowboys Madison County Cowboys …

Caleb Wiegandt also contributed to this story. Hawthorne (8-2) and Wildwood (9-1) are all set for their upcoming high school football playoff game on Friday. Both teams have been giving it their all this season, and this time, a regional title is on the line. The winner will move on …

As the FHSAA football playoffs are nearly two weeks away we have a few more games in the regular season. There are a few football matchups in the Gainesville area this Friday. Union County Fightin’ Tigers (4-2)  vs. Hawthorne Hornets (4-1) The Hawthorne Hornets are coming off a 32-0 victory against …

The tension was high at Bill Woods Court. The Hornets held a 28-point lead early in the third quarter, but that lead was whittled down to five by Wildwood early in the fourth. However, Hawthorne stepped up their shot-making in the final period, matching each blow from the Wildcats with …

The local high school basketball scene is lighting up tonight. Multiple regional playoff games are taking place across the landscape and six teams are looking to advance. https://twitter.com/NFHSNetwork/status/1232350393205653506 Hawthorne Hornets vs. Wildwood Wildcats (7:00 p.m.): 1A Semifinals The Hawthorne boys basketball team defeats Pahokee 63-39 to advance to the Regional …

In a physical battle that saw everything from bloodied noses to fan ejections, the Hawthorne girls’ basketball team outfought Wildwood. They won 47-41 in the Regional Finals to advance to the State Semifinals for the second year in a row. Story of the game: Physicality In a game between a …

For only the second year ever, the Hawthorne Hornets won a playoff game. All Tied Up At the first Hawthorne possession, offense took the lead. After almost five minutes of playing, Key’Shaun Williams for the Hornets ran in the first touchdown of the evening. However, this was immediately followed by …

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 …

Local boys high school basketball regional semifinals for classes 4A and 1A are in action tonight. 1A Matchups In Class 1A: 11-10 Pahokee takes on 17-12 Bell, 15-7 Chiefland is visiting 15-12 Wildwood, and 12-16 Hamilton County is going to 24-1 Hawthorne. Hawthorne has shown dominance all season only falling …

Five high school girl’s basketball teams from the area were in action last night in their respective regional semi-finals or finals. Disappointing Results Ponte Vedra Nease defeated Gainesville in the 7A regional semi finals 71-45. The Hurricanes were outscored 23-11 in the second quarter and could not get back into …