SportsIngram, Johnson named Coach of the Year Mike Ridaught Jan 31, 20250 commentsHornets advance to fifth straight state championship game, while Panthers claim first district title in 17 years.
SportsUndefeated Newberry moves to No. 5 in power poll rankings Marty Pallman Jan 30, 20250 commentsAndrew Jackson (Jacksonville) remains unanimous No. 1 boys basketball team.
SportsHawthorne, Chiefland top All Area small school defensive squad Marty Pallman Jan 28, 20251 commentHornets and Indians place four apiece on team.
SportsHawthorne dominates small school offense All Area team Mike Ridaught Jan 27, 20250 commentsRural state runner-up Hornets placed five on team, followed by state runner-up Union County with three.
SportsRidaught: Williston, Hawthorne in elite district Mike Ridaught Jan 24, 20250 commentsDistrict 7 features top two boys and girls basketball teams in Rural classification.
SportsWilliston second, Hawthorne No. 12 in regional rankings Mike Ridaught Jan 22, 20250 commentsUnbeaten Wildwood takes over the top spot in girls basketball power poll.
SportsWilliston eases past Hawthorne to extend home winning streak Marty Pallman Jan 18, 20250 commentsWhen you look at the Williston Red Devils record in the 2024-25 season and see 12-8, you probably think the two-time defending state champs are struggling. […]
SportsRidaught: Gainesville High hosts inaugural girls weightlifting county meet Mike Ridaught Jan 17, 20250 commentsFive Alachua County teams compete in meet.
SportsRaines (Jacksonville) finishes unanimous No. 1 in regional football rankings Marty Pallman Jan 10, 20250 commentsBuchholz, Hawthorne, Newberry and Branford voted into top 10.
SportsA look at Alachua County’s top 10 athletes of all time Mike Ridaught Jan 8, 202513 commentsReflecting on some of county’s all-time greats.
FeaturedHawthorne overcomes 9-0 deficit to beat GHS Mike Ridaught Jan 8, 20250 commentsHornets gets lift from their bench, which outscores Gainesville’s bench, 11-1.
SportsThree area teams in regional boys basketball top 10 Mike Ridaught Jan 7, 20250 commentsAndrew Jackson (Jacksonville) is a unanimous No. 1 in the all-classification rankings.
SportsRidaught: Basketball enters pivotal month Mike Ridaught Jan 6, 20250 commentsLocal teams prepare for tough matchups to improve rankings for postseason seeding.
SportsGainesville, Hawthorne earn wins at Eastside Invitational Marty Pallman Jan 5, 20250 commentsHurricanes travel to face Hornets on Tuesday.
SportsRidaught: 10 high school hoops games to be broadcast in January Mike Ridaught Jan 3, 20250 commentsContests to feature top teams in area.
SportsRidaught: Hoops galore during holidays Mike Ridaught Dec 30, 20240 commentsArea basketball teams celebrate Christmas, New Year’s weeks at tournaments.
FeaturedFormer Gator Dan Cross moves basketball showcase to SF College Mike Ridaught Dec 24, 20240 commentsFlorida Get Down Holiday Showcase this Friday and Saturday to feature 16 teams.
SportsBuchholz’s Williams, Hawthorne’s Johnson are classification runners up Mike Ridaught Dec 24, 20240 commentsJustin Williams finished second Class 6A and Keenon Johnson was runner up in Rural classification.
SportsWilliston jumps into girls basketball regional top 10 Mike Ridaught Dec 20, 20240 commentsProvidence (Jacksonville) new No. 1 in The Prep Zone Power Poll.
FeaturedRidaught: Hawthorne, Buchholz seniors set standard for excellence Mike Ridaught Dec 9, 20240 commentsHornets come off fifth straight championship appearance and Bobcats in fourth straight state semifinals.
SportsHawthorne rally, title run comes to an end Mike Ridaught Dec 7, 20240 commentsTurnovers prove to be difference as Hornets fall to Madison County, 21-14, in FHSAA Rural state championship game.
SportsHawthorne, GHS, Williston in girls hoops power poll top 20 Mike Ridaught Dec 4, 20240 commentsBishop Kenny (Jacksonville) remains No. 1 in the girls basketball all-classification regional rankings.
SportsRidaught: FHSAA announces football state championship game dates, times Mike Ridaught Dec 2, 20240 commentsHawthorne to play for Rural championship, Dixie County for Rural Florida Invitational Tournament title.
SportsHawthorne defeats Williston to punch ticket to Rural state title game Mainstreet Daily News Nov 30, 20240 commentsHornets score first 28 points in state semifinals round.