Kerry Blackshear looks to fill a hole that the Florida men’s basketball team has been missing since it’s last deep NCAA Tourney run; that of a dominant big-man. The 6 feet, 10 inches tall power forward (emphasis on power) graduate transfer had every college salivating for his services. From Tennessee …
Read More »Preview: Undefeated Clemson faces off against North Carolina in Chapel Hill
An undefeated, top ranked Clemson football team (4-0) continues its pursuit of a consecutive national championship Saturday against unranked North Carolina (2-2) in Chapel Hill. Clemson Dominance The Tigers have started out their 2019 football season dominating every team they have faced so far. The only ranked team the Tigers …
Read More »Hornet’s Offense Loses Four Possessions to Turnovers, Resulting in a Dixie County Victory 20-13
Interviews and Videos by Chase Anschultz Photos and Writing by Rylee McIver With four turnovers, Hawthorne’s offense performed below expectations against the Dixie County Bears. Key’shaun Williams walked off the field at halftime, having thrown an interception and fumbling within the five-yard line. “We got sloppy,” Head Coach for Hawthorne, …
Read More »Columbia routs rival Gainesville to remain unbeaten
By: Nicholas Anschultz and Jake Lehman The Class 6A Columbia High Tigers improved to (5-0, 1-0) after defeating the Class 6A Gainesville Hurricanes (0-5, 0-1) Friday night in the district opener for both teams. Following a bye week, the Tigers were looking to maintain their momentum heading into district play …
Read More »Two pick-sixes lead to Oak Hall’s dismantling of district rival Saint Francis
It was a house call for Oak Hall senior Zhai Smith that set the tone for the Eagles’ 54-7 throttling of their district rival, the Saint Francis Catholic Academy Wolves. With four minutes left to play in the first quarter, Smith took an interception all the way for a touchdown …
Read More »Newberry Dominates Williston for Fifth Straight Win
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 »Despite Same Records, Texas A&M and Arkansas are Very Different
Both Texas A&M and Arkansas enter Saturday afternoon’s matchup with a 2-2 record. The SEC West foes’ records may look identical on paper, but the number is far from the truth. Arkansas prepares to host the No. 23 ranked Aggies after failing to lead for a single minute against Ole …
Read More »High School Football Whiparound: Gainesville, Eastside and Saint Francis
With October around the corner, high school teams find themselves at the middle point in the season. One team still needs its first win, another is looking to gain momentum off a bye and one more needs to snap a losing streak. Gainesville vs. Columbia If the 0-4 Hurricanes were …
Read More »Minshew Mania Continues Against Denver
Gardner Minshew and the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2) travel to Denver on Sunday to take on the Broncos (0-3). The Broncos are coming off of a road loss to the Green Bay Packers, while the Jaguars are riding an electric home win against the division-rival Tennessee Titans. Minshew Mania Recently, Jaguars …
Read More »Gators Host Towson Before Tackling Difficult October Slate
Gators football is one of the final undefeated teams in college football through four games. This weekend, the team has an excellent shot to go 5-0 when the FCS Towson Tigers come to town. While Saturday’s game will likely be a fun game for Florida, the Gators must shift their …
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