Following what many considered to be a disappointing all-star game, the NBA season is set to resume Thursday. Throughout the first half, there have been thrills and letdowns all over the league. Some of the major trends and trades could make or break teams’ playoff odds. Pleasant Surprises Luck of …
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Newberry and Hawthorne Hoops Clash for Class 1A Regional Final
The Newberry Panthers (22-6) face off against the Hawthorne Hornets (10-6) Tuesday in the boys Class 1A Regional Final. It’s the second meeting between these two teams this postseason. In the previous meeting, Hawthorne secured a 48-47 win over Newberry in the Class 1A District 6 Championship. “We know both …
Read More »Heated Race for SEC Men’s Basketball Spots in March Continue
The college basketball regular season is coming to a close, setting the stage for one of the greatest postseasons in sports: March Madness. Throughout the season, a lot of shifting took place in the top 25. Also, the absence of usual powerhouse teams North Carolina, Kentucky and Duke from the …
Read More »Gators Hoops Demolished By Arkansas
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team (14-13) fell to the Arkansas Razorbacks (18-9), 84-65. This was the Gators first game since losing Colin Castleton to a broken hand. For the Razorbacks, it was Jalen Graham who lead the way with 26 points coming off of the bench. He was vital …
Read More »LSU Tigers Upset Florida Gators in Gymnastics
The now 8-1 Florida Gator gymnastics team loses to the LSU Tigers 198.100-197.975 on Friday night in Baton Rouge. The second ranked Gators traveled to Louisiana for the biggest gymnastics meet of the weekend to take on the number eight Tigers. The Gators and Tigers rivalry has been going on …
Read More »Gators Baseball Opens Season Hosting Series Against Charleston Southern
The No. 7 Florida Gators Baseball team opens their much-anticipated season Friday against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers. The series continues throughout the weekend, with games Saturday and Sunday. Florida has won their season opener the past nine seasons and hold a 38-7 all-time record in the first series of the …
Read More »Comfortable Hawthorne Win Leads to Rematch Against Newberry
Hilliard Red Flashes 49 Hawthorne Hornets 59 This matchup featured two teams who won their district tournaments just one week ago. Hilliard beat Madison County without much resistance while Hawthorne needed to come from behind to upset Newberry at the final buzzer. The Hornets and Flashes also met on December …
Read More »Governor DeSantis Signs New NIL Law
On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an amendment to the states Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) law that now allows coaches and school administration to play a role in facilitating deals for the student-athletes. The bill passed with a unanimous vote in committee meetings and in the house and …
Read More »Gator OT David Conner talks Napier and program
When offensive tackle David Conner first visited the swamp, he was greeted by a different coaching staff than the one he now plays under. The freshman from Atlanta, Georgia, liked the brotherly environment he saw on his UF recruiting trip. He committed soon after he received an offer. David Conner, …
Read More »The XFL Debuts This Weekend
The XFL season kicks off this weekend with four games. The Orlando Guardians will debut against the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. About the XFL Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson purchased the bankrupt XFL in 2020. Now, after over two years of preparation and brand development, the XFL …
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