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.
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.
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 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.
SportsRidaught: Streak continues for Hawthorne, Buchholz football teams Mike Ridaught Nov 29, 20240 commentsHornets, Bobcats practice for fifth straight Thanksgiving as teams advance deep into playoffs.
SportsHawthorne dominates Branford from opening kick Cam Parker Nov 16, 20240 commentsHornets score eight touchdowns in rout over visiting Bucs in Rural semifinals contest.
SportsRidaught: Hornets flying under the radar Mike Ridaught Nov 15, 20240 commentsTwo-time defending state champions enters the Rural playoffs ranked No. 1.
SportsHawthorne survives in overtime Mike Ridaught Aug 31, 20240 commentsHornets quarterback Adrian Curtis finished with three touchdowns, including game-winner in OT.
SportsHawthorne has three-peat on its mind Marty Pallman Aug 15, 20240 commentsHornets have won last two state championships and appeared in four straight title games.
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.
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.
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 dominates Blountstown, looks to defend state title Marty Pallman Dec 1, 20230 commentsHornets allow one first down in 49-0 Class 1R state semifinal win.
SportsHawthorne state semifinal moved to Thursday night Mike Ridaught Nov 29, 20230 commentsDefending state champions are seeking their fourth straight state championship game appearance.
SportsHawthorne advances to fourth straight state semifinal Mike Ridaught Nov 25, 20230 commentsKeenon Johnson runs for over 100 yards and a touchdown in first half as the Hornets improve to 11-0.
SportsMistakes help Hawthorne stay unbeaten Mike Ridaught Oct 14, 20231 commentHornets’ running back Keenon Johnson rushes for over 100 yards with two TDs in a 28-0 win against visiting Union County.
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.
SportsHawthorne looks for another title run Aiden Wacksman Aug 10, 20230 commentsHornets won their first football championship in December.
Local SportsNewberry looks to rebound in 2022 Marty Pallman Aug 4, 20220 commentsPanthers fell just under .500 in 2021 after posting 17 wins in 2019-20.