SportsGator greats gather to celebrate “The Cuban Comet” Gary Nelson Mar 29, 20240 commentsCarlos Alvarez discusses life as immigrant, football star, lawyer.
EducationACPS: Newberry football coach misused booster club funds C.J. Gish Mar 20, 20241 commentEd Johnson received reprimand after paying personal cell phone bill with booster club monies.
SportsSteve Spurrier wins Walter Camp Distinguished American Award Staff Reports Mar 12, 20241 commentFlorida Gators former player, coach receives honor from Walter Camp Football Foundation.
SportsEastside foursome to play college ball Mike Ridaught Mar 8, 20240 commentsTwo offensive and two defensive players joined a growing class of six from 2024 to move on to next level.
SportsNewberry High School reinstates football coach Ed Johnson Mike Ridaught Mar 6, 20241 commentJohnson was dismissed Tuesday, reinstated Wednesday
SportsOak Hall’s Jerkins, Davis honored with signing ceremony Mike Ridaught Feb 28, 20240 commentsSeniors Christopher Davis and Abram Jerkins will be playing college football.
SportsBell steps down, Whittemore returns to Buchholz Mike Ridaught Feb 27, 20240 commentsChuck Bell will remain as the school’s defensive coordinator while former coach Mark Whittemore takes over.
FeaturedAll Area: Hawthorne, Newberry dominate small school offense Mike Ridaught Feb 5, 20240 commentsClass 1R state champions place four on All Area first team, while the regional semifinalist Panthers also had four.
SportsRidaught: FHSAA football classifications finalized Mike Ridaught Jan 26, 20240 commentsNew district and region assignments set for fall season.
SportsRidaught: Big week of football begins on Monday night Mike Ridaught Jan 8, 20240 commentsCollege national championship game will be determined tonight and this weekend features NFL playoffs.
SportsRidaught: Future Gators recognized on state, national level Mike Ridaught Jan 5, 20240 commentsBuchholz’s Myles Graham finished second in Mr. Football voting while UF signee D.J. Lagway named Gatorade National Football Player of Year.
SportsFHSAA releases football classifications, district assignments Mike Ridaught Dec 22, 20230 commentsChanges include Newberry moving up from Class 1R to Class 2A.
SportsBuchholz’s Graham, Hawthorne’s Ingram named state’s best Mike Ridaught Dec 22, 20230 commentsMyles Graham was named the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 4S Player of the Year while C.J. Ingram was named the 1A POY.
SportsHawthorne’s Alvon Isaac signs with USF Marty Pallman Dec 21, 20230 commentsSenior wide receiver led the Hornets in touchdowns en route to the team’s second consecutive state title.
SportsBuchholz’s Graham, Jackson sign with SEC schools Mike Ridaught Dec 19, 20230 commentsMyles Graham signed with University of Florida while Kendall Jackson signed with Texas A&M University.
SportsMainland finishes atop regional football power poll rankings Marty Pallman Dec 15, 20230 commentsHawthorne, Buchholz and Bradford land in top five.
SportsHawthorne’s Keenon Johnson named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Dec 13, 20230 commentsJohnson had 21 carries for 110 yards in Hornets’ 22-13 Class 1R state title win over Madison County.
SportsBradford falls in 2S state championship game Marty Pallman Dec 9, 20230 commentsTornadoes finish historic season with program-record 14 wins.
SportsRidaught: Hawthorne first Alachua County team to win back-to-back Mike Ridaught Dec 8, 20231 commentHornets complete second straight unbeaten season.
Local SportsHawthorne overcomes mistakes, turnovers to win second straight state title Mike Ridaught Dec 7, 20232 commentsDefending state champions break fourth-quarter tie to win Class 1R state title.
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.
SportsSpecial teams end special season for Buchholz Mike Ridaught Dec 2, 20231 commentMissed extra point in fourth quarter proves to be difference in 21-20 loss to Lakeland in 4S state semifinals.
SportsRidaught: Buchholz, Bradford one win away from state title game Mike Ridaught Dec 1, 20230 commentsBobcats seek first title game appearance since 1990 and Tornadoes since 1985.