SportsAll Area: Hawthorne trio leads small school defensive team Marty Pallman Feb 6, 20240 commentsUnion County, Newberry and Fort White place two players apiece on unit.
SportsRidaught: FHSAA out with new, in with old Mike Ridaught Dec 15, 20230 commentsBoard votes to eliminate Suburban-Metro football playoff system implemented two years ago.
SportsRidaught: Hawthorne first Alachua County team to win back-to-back Mike Ridaught Dec 8, 20231 commentHornets complete second straight unbeaten season.
SportsHawthorne, Bradford state championship bound Mike Ridaught Dec 6, 20230 commentsHornets advanced to their fourth straight state title game while Bradford will play in its first football state championship game since 1985.
SportsHawthorne’s Andrew Zock named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Dec 6, 20230 commentsZock finished with eight total tackles, two tackles for a loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in a 49-0 win against Blountstown in the 1R state semifinals.
SportsHawthorne state semifinal moved to Thursday night Mike Ridaught Nov 29, 20230 commentsDefending state champions are seeking their fourth straight state championship game appearance.
SportsState semifinals on the line for three unbeaten teams Mike Ridaught Nov 22, 20230 commentsDefense could be key for defending 1R champion Hawthorne to advance.
SportsHawthorne advances, sets up showdown with unbeaten Williston Mike Ridaught Nov 18, 20230 commentsC.J. Ingram accounts for all four touchdowns as Hawthorne moves on to regional final.
SportsRidaught: Class 1R-Region 4 football is loaded, again Mike Ridaught Oct 9, 20230 commentsWilliston, Hawthorne and Newberry top the FHSAA football rankings, respectively.
SportsHawthorne stays undefeated behind big second half Cam Parker Sep 16, 20230 commentsHornets erase halftime deficit with 27 unanswered points in 41-21 win over South Sumter.
SportsBuchholz, Hawthorne highlight football broadcasts Mike Ridaught Sep 14, 20230 commentsBobcats and Hornets are undefeated heading into Friday night.
SportsSchool board acknowledges helmet donation Glory Reitz Aug 15, 20230 commentsThe 60 football helmets have an estimated value of almost $30,000
SportsHawthorne looks for another title run Aiden Wacksman Aug 10, 20230 commentsHornets won their first football championship in December.
SportsRidaught: Spring football is in the air Mike Ridaught May 12, 20230 commentsRegional gridiron teams optimistic about future.
FeaturedAll Area: Ingram, Whittemore return as top coaches Mike Ridaught Jan 27, 20232 commentsHawthorne’s Ingram led Hornets to their first football state title, while Whittemore led Buchholz back to state semifinals.
SportsAll Area: Hawthorne defense leads the way Mike Ridaught Jan 24, 20230 commentsClass 1R state champions place four on All Area first team.
SportsRidaught: Alachua County seeks first Mr. Football Mike Ridaught Dec 30, 20220 commentsBuchholz’s Creed Whittemore, Hawthorne’s Jailen Ruth vie for state’s top player honor.
Local SportsRidaught: It’s all about family at Hawthorne Mike Ridaught Dec 12, 20221 commentHornets’ culture permeates beyond football field.
FeaturedRidaught: Third time the charm for Hawthorne? Mike Ridaught Dec 9, 20220 commentsHornets advance to football state championship for third straight year.
Local SportsRidaught: Saluting a great fall sports season Mike Ridaught Dec 5, 20220 commentsArea teams, individuals finish stellar seasons in football, volleyball, cross country and swimming.
Local SportsHawthorne returns to state championship Cam Parker Dec 3, 20220 commentsHornets head to third straight title game after 28-0 win over Blountstown.
Local SportsRidaught: Buchholz, Hawthorne back in state semis Mike Ridaught Nov 28, 20220 commentsHornets make third straight appearance while Bobcats repeat.
Local SportsRidaught: Separating pretenders from contenders Mainstreet Daily News Nov 14, 20220 commentsNine local teams remain alive in FHSAA football playoffs.
Local SportsRidaught: Small school football not so small Mike Ridaught Oct 14, 20220 commentsFour area teams ranked among best in Class 1R.