The Back Nine comes at you after a pretty, pretty nice weekend, especially for those of you who are Jaguar fans. Or fans of watching student-athletes excel on this campus. 10. This weekend was a perfect example of why you never throw away your laundry. That’s a reference to …
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NCAA Council votes to limit transfers
The introduction of the transfer portal in 2018 forever changed the collegiate sports landscape, a phenomenon Florida knows all too well. From how schools create rosters to how players plan their careers, the promise of a fresh start has sparked a new change to the dynamic transfer portal. While players …
Read More »Saint Francis’ Heartbreak Loss
It was a thrilling night for Saint Francis’ basketball team. Coming off of a 10-point loss to Bell, the Wolves looked to change their luck in their next game. The Wolves had a 2-4 start to the season and needed to pick up a win to turn their season around. …
Read More »Brittney Griner Freed From Russian Custody
WNBA star Brittney Griner has finally been released from Russian custody after being detained in February for drug possession. US officials: Russia frees WNBA player Brittney Griner in prisoner swap, with US releasing Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. pic.twitter.com/JEsGaOfFiu — ESPN (@espn) December 8, 2022 Griner Background Griner, a Baylor …
Read More »NCAA Quarterback Frank Harris Returns to University of Texas, San Antonio
Quarterback at the University of Texas San Antonio Frank Harris said he will return to his college for his seventh and final year of play. Frank Harris Announces His Seventh Year at UTSA His 2023 season will be his last with the school and last total year of college eligibility. …
Read More »2022 Heisman Finalists Announced
2022 Heisman Finalists Announced The 2022 Heisman Finalists have been named and will be heading off to New York this weekend. Each have hopes of bringing home the most prestigious individual college football award. This year, four quarterbacks are finalists: Ohio State’s CJ Stroud, USC’s Caleb Williams, TCU’s Max Duggan …
Read More »Newberry Lady Panthers Dominate Eastside Lady Rams in Thirty-Point Victory
The Newberry Lady Panthers take home their fourth victory by a 30 (or more) point margin this season. The Lady Panthers showed dominance on both sides of the ball, defeating the Eastside Lady Rams 61-31. Neither Squad Can Find an Edge The first quarter of this game was as competitive …
Read More »Hawthorne Hornets Advance To State Title
The Hornets are heading to Tallahassee to compete in the FHSAA 1R state championship. They’re able to achieve this feat by shutting out the Blountstown Tigers 28-0 Friday night. This is the Hornets’ third straight year making it to the state title. It was clear from hours before kickoff, to …
Read More »Katie Ledecky Continues Success in Florida, Qualifies for USA Olympic Trials
Katie Ledecky continued her historical run on Wednesday evening, becoming the first woman swimmer to secure a spot at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials. The Florida Gators volunteer coach won the 800m free by over 23 seconds at the U.S. Open in Greensboro, North Carolina. The three-time Olympian clocked an …
Read More »Union County To Face Off Against Northview In State Semifinals
The Union County Fightin’ Tigers will take on the Northview Chiefs this Friday at 7 p.m. The winner will move on to the FHSAA 1 Rural State Championship game. While the Tigers enter Friday’s game as the underdogs, they have refused to go down without a fight at any point …
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