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DeSantis says Florida can ‘find a place’ for all professional sports to resume seasons

May 16, 2020
The Center Square — Florida says it can fill the black hole in many Americans’ lives caused by the COVID-19 suspensions or postponements of professional basketball, […]
Education

Ukeiley led Eastside with honor on and off the field

May 16, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Joe Ukeiley of the Eastside baseball team, and a member of the National Honor Society.  On the field, Ukeiley was recognized […]
Education

Paulling heads to UF after stellar academic and athletic career at Bell High School

May 15, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Presley Paulling of Bell High School.  Paulling played volleyball and softball, and also participated in cheerleading.  She is this […]
Education

After transfer, Grantham makes big impact for Bobcats in football and baseball

May 14, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Corbin Grantham of Buchholz High School.  Grantham, who is the son of University of Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, played football […]
Education

School records, blocked punts, pick sixes: Smith did it all for Oak Hall

May 12, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Zhai Smith of Oak Hall School.  Smith was a team captain for the Eagles’ football team, which advanced to […]
Education

Gray stressed the importance of teamwork for undefeated Gainesville High in 2020

May 11, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Katherine Gray of the Gainesville High softball team. Gray was a Gainesville Sun first team All-Area as a junior. In 2019 […]
Education

DiBernardo: Three-sport athlete at Oak Hall heading to Wilkes University in the fall

May 8, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Rocky DiBernardo of Oak Hall School. DiBernardo played football, basketball, and baseball for the Eagles. He was a part of Oak […]
Education

Determination and desire propelled Knox for Buchholz baseball and football teams

May 7, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Gregory Knox, who played baseball and football for Buchholz High School. Knox was a 2-year varsity player for the baseball team, and […]
Education

Barras led Trenton to a state championship in 2019, a national ranking in 2020

May 6, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Emily Barras of Trenton High School. Barras was a 2-sport athlete who participated in basketball and softball. Barras was third on the […]
Education

Senior Spotlight: West Port’s Murry always had a ‘next play’

May 5, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is DJ Murry of the West Port boys basketball team in Ocala.  Murry finished out his Wolf Pack career as the 4th all-time […]
Education

Thomas heading to Glenville State College after stellar career at Columbia High School

May 4, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Hunter Thomas of the Lake City Columbia baseball team. Thomas, who is the son of head coach Brian Thomas, also has a […]
Education

Senior Spotlight: Filer piled-up the awards at Gainesville High before heading to Santa Fe College

May 2, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Bridget Filer of the Gainesville High softball team. Filer has been both a player of the week and MVP, plus she’s been […]
Education

Senior Spotlight: Cassube was the assassin for Bell Volleyball team

May 1, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Jillian Cassube of Bell High School. Cassube was a 3-sport athlete who participated in volleyball, basketball, and softball.  Among her achievements was […]
Education

Minson’s combination of baseball, golf and academic skills make him one of the region’s most well-rounded student athletes

Apr 30, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Lance Minson of the Lake City Columbia golf and baseball teams.  Minson, who lettered four years in baseball, won offensive MVP his […]
Education

Humphrey heading to Jacksonville University after a dominating career at Gainesville High

Apr 29, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Alissa Humphrey of the Gainesville High softball team. Humphrey is a 3-time MaxPreps Underclass All American, a 3-time First Team 7A All-State […]
Education

Gator star and North Marion grad could be selected in the 2020 NFL Draft

Apr 21, 2020
About the Author Mike Ridaught is the editor and publisher of ThePrepZone.com, the foremost website for high school sports in northeast Florida. Tonight is Day #1 of […]
Education

FHSAA cancels high school sports in Florida

Apr 21, 2020
About the Author Mike Ridaught is the editor and publisher of ThePrepZone.com, the foremost website for high school sports in northeast Florida. On Saturday, Florida governor Ron […]
Education

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ‘Won’t Back Down’

Apr 20, 2020
Thousands of steps to climb and exercise on continue to draw people to work out at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home of the Gator football team […]
Education

Two Ocala girls named to all-county soccer team

Apr 16, 2020
About the Author Mike Ridaught is the editor and publisher of ThePrepZone.com, the foremost website for high school sports in northeast Florida. Yesterday, Ocala Vanguard’s Maddie Cathey […]
Education

Two former Gators make all-decade high school football team

Apr 14, 2020
About the Author Mike Ridaught is the editor and publisher of ThePrepZone.com, the foremost website for high school sports in northeast Florida. Last week, MaxPreps.com announced its […]
Education

UF Baseball: McMullen staying with Gators in 2021

Apr 6, 2020
About the Author Mike Ridaught is the editor and publisher of ThePrepZone.com, the foremost website for high school sports in northeast Florida. Former Ocala Forest baseball player […]
Education

NCAA: No spring visits to schools for football recruits

Apr 4, 2020
Last month, the NCAA decided to suspend on- and off-campus recruiting until April 15th due to the spread of the coronavirus. However, on Wednesday, it announced […]
Education

Softball coach calling for high school sports to be suspended but not canceled

Mar 26, 2020
 On Friday, March the 13th, Orange Park Oakleaf Softball Coach Christina Thompson started a grass-roots movement in an effort to appeal to the Florida High School […]
Education

Mr. and Miss Basketball named

Mar 24, 2020
Yesterday the seven individual class finalists for the 2020 Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Basketball and Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year were announced. The Class 1A […]
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