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Area scholarship signees

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:10:00 EST

NAME: Erika Davies
SCHOOL: Oak Hall
SPORT: Volleyball
SIGNED: Emory
ALSO CONSIDERED: Davidson, North Carolina, Wake Forest

Suwannee football coach fired

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:03:00 EST

Following his second season as Suwannee's football coach Tommy Chambers said he figured there would be a lot of conversation about the 2-8 record the Bulldogs posted this fall.

Players of week: Kurdila carries 'Canes

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:48:00 EST

In a school week, which was cut short due to Thanksgiving, the Gainesville girls soccer team still managed to squeeze in a pair of matches.
After a pair of convincing district wins, it is a safe bet to think the Hurricanes are thankful for Hannah Kurdila and the eight goals she scored.

Trinity too much for Newberry

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:04:00 EST

Head coach Tommy Keeler told his team how proud he was of them. Again. And again.
The Newberry coach lost a bundle of talent off last year's 2B state runner-up team, but somehow managed to guide them back to a region final in 2008.

Williston pounded by North Marion

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:58:00 EST

SPARR - North Marion's defense was punishing, its ground game unstoppable, its passing offense efficient, its special teams mistake-free.

A to Z with Kathleen Murphy

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:08:00 EST

Name: Kathleen Murphy
School: Santa Fe
Year: Senior
Position: Center midfield
Jersey number: 13
Height: 5-foot-4
Apples or oranges': Oranges
Beckham is...: hot and I want him to be my future husband.
Comic book hero I would want to be': Superman, because he has the most powers.

High School Blitz

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:22:00 EST

5 Things of Note in Area High School Sports

Stakes higher tonight for Williston

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:10:00 EST

To say it has been a unique couple of weeks for the Williston football team would be an understatement.

Panthers aim to trim Celtics' big plays

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:07:00 EST

Stopping the big play is always a main defensive focus when a football team and its coach prepares for an opponent.
That is exactly what Newberry and its coach Tommy Keeler will attempt to do against Ocala Trinity Catholic in tonight's Region 2-2B final.

A to Z: Newberry's Ryan Brown

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:09:00 EST

SCHOOL: Newberry
YEAR: Senior
POSITION: RB/Safety
JERSEY NUMBER: 7
HEIGHT: 5-foot-6
WEIGHT: 155 pounds
Apples or oranges' I like them both.
Beyonce or Rihanna' Beyonce.
Comic book hero I would want to be' Superman. He has super human strength.

Players of Week: Olinger paces Oak Hall

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:14:00 EST

Brittney Olinger concluded her first cross country season on a high note.
At Saturday's FHSAA Class 1A state meet, the Oak Hall seventh-grader crossed the finish line in a time of 19:13 to place 15th among 179 runners in the biggest race of the year.

P.K. Yonge girls cross country 3rd at state

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:50:00 EST

The P.K. Yonge girls cross country team ran what coach Amy Hollinger said was a perfect race at Saturday's FHSAA Class 1A state meet held at the Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City.

Rams out in first round

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:07:00 EST

This time, there would be no miracle comeback. One week after Eastside recovered from a 24-0 halftime deficit to defeat Gainesville, the Rams found themselves in another halftime hole, this one 21-0 to visiting Ponte Vedra Beach Nease in the first round of the playoffs.

No. 1 Hornets fall to Sharks again

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:21:00 EST

MAYO - Trailing by five points, with less than 10 seconds to play and faced with a fourth-and-goal situation from the three-yard line, Lafayette's season hung in the balance.

Turnovers, Bucs' speed too much for Bobcats

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:23:00 EST

DAYTONA BEACH - Buchholz found itself outplayed and outmatched in a 44-0 blowout loss to Daytona Beach Mainland Friday night.
On the road against the undefeated Bucs (11-0), the Bobcats (5-5) struggled to find any kind of offensive rhythm, fumbling five times and throwing one interception.

Roundup: Brown sparks Newberry past Trinity Christian

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:24:00 EST

JACKSONVILLE - Running back Ryan Brown rushed for 192 yards and two touchdowns to lead Newberry to a 35-28 win Friday over Trinity Christian in a Class 2B region playoff game.
The No. 5 Panthers (9-2) will play at No. 2 Ocala Trinity Catholic (10-1) in the regional finals Friday.
Trinity Catholic defeated Jacksonville Episcopal 63-20.

P.K. Yonge boys, girls look to state

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:38:00 EST

The P.K. Yonge boys and girls cross country teams along with the Oak Hall girls squad will participate in today's FHSAA Class 1A state meet at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City.

Two GHS athletes make college commitments

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:22:00 EST

By Cliff Olsen
Correspondent

Area schools prepare for Friday's football playoffs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:12:00 EST

The FHSAA football playoffs begin Friday night, and six local teams will be attempting to take the first step toward winning the area's first state football championship since 1997 when Chiefland (Class 2A) and Taylor County (3A) captured titles.

Williston already a playoff winner

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:40:00 EST

Take Friday night off, Williston Red Devils. You're the first team to advance in this year's FHSAA state football playoffs.

Nicki Meyer officially inks with Ga. Tech

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:52:00 EST

"This feels like the start of a whole new beginning for me," said Nicki, who won an FHSAA Class 6A state championship as a junior. "Even though my high school season is over (following a loss to Orlando Timber Creek in last Saturday's regional final), I'm really excited to think about what the next four years has in store for me."

Players of week: Record night for Indianos

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:38:00 EST

Following Oak Hall's 61-27 Homecoming victory over Monticello Aucilla Christian in the season finale on Friday, Eagles quarterback Will Indianos said he couldn't have asked for a better night.

Oak Hall, St. Francis fall out

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:08:00 EST

The Oak Hall girls volleyball team ran into a brick wall Saturday.
A very tall brick wall.
Facing a front wall with girls measuring 6-foot-4 and 6-foot 1, Oak Hall's season ended one match short of the state semifinals with a 3 sets to 1 loss to the First Academy of Orlando.

Bobcats' season ends short of goal

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:04:00 EST

The Buchholz High School volleyball team learned a tough lesson Saturday: As hard as it is to win a state championship, repeating is even more difficult.
The Bobcats fell behind early and attempted to claw back late, but proved no match for Orlando Timber Creek in a 25-16, 25-12, 25-22 defeat in the Region 1-6A finals.

Lake Highland Prep again tops P.K. Yonge

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:05:00 EST

P.K. Yonge's season came to an end with a 25-27, 25-18, 28-26, 25-21 loss to four-time defending state champion Lake Highland Prep at Saturday's Region 3A-2 finals.
It was Lake Highland Prep (23-7) which eliminated P.K. Yonge (23-7) in last year's regional finals.

Eastside can't get past region finals

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:06:00 EST

For the second straight year the Eastside High School volleyball team saw its season come to an end in the Class 5A-Region 1 final at the hands of Tallahassee Leon.

Roundup: Eastside swimmers come in sixth

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:07:00 EST

The Eastside girls swimming and diving team placed sixth out of 45 teams at Saturday's FHSAA Class 2A swimming and diving finals held at the Florida YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando.

Area volleyball teams make early exit

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:09:00 EST

It was a rough Saturday afternoon for local volleyball teams, as they went 0-5 in the FHSAA regional finals.
Buchholz will not successfully defend its Class 6A title after being swept by visiting Orlando Timber Creek. Likewise, 1A St. Francis was beaten 3-0 at South Daytona Warner Christian.

Eastside tops GHS in thriller

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:48:00 EST

Johnson's Eastside football team, down 24-0 at halftime to fired up city rival Gainesville, completed one of the more improbable comebacks in Citizens Field history on Friday night, downing the Hurricanes 30-27 on a 1-yard plunge by quarterback Harold Hoskins with 4.3 seconds to play.

Indianos sets TD mark in Oak Hall win

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:12:00 EST

With its playoff hopes dashed last week, Friday night's season finale for Oak Hall was all about quarterback Will Indianos and his pursuit of the state of Florida's career passing touchdown record.

Panthers feast on Red Devil turnovers

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:14:00 EST

WILLISTON - With both Newberry and Williston already in the playoffs and looking for momentum heading into next week, it was the Panthers that had their coach smiling at the end of Friday night's rivalry contest with a 33-7 victory to put a damper on senior night for the Red Devils.

Roundup: Ft. White completes first nine-win season

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:44:00 EST

ALACHUA - Fort White reached the nine-win mark for the first time Friday with a 27-24 win over Santa Fe.
While the Indians (9-1) will begin play in the state playoffs next week, the Raiders ended their season at 3-7. Fort White plays at Pensacola Catholic in the Class 2A playoffs.

Prep Blitz

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:54:00 EST

The Rock's 6-foot-5 junior guard Patrick Konan picked up his first scholarship offer recently. It came from the University of North Florida. Florida State, Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth, Florida Atlantic, Liberty, Stanford, George Mason, Stetson and William & Mary also have expressed early interest.

Buchholz girls swimming fall short of state title

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:57:00 EST

For the second straight year, the Buchholz girls swimming and diving team came just a few points shy of winning the school's fifth state championship.
Sarasota Riverview edged the Bobcats, 247-243, to claim its third consecutive state title at Thursday's FHSAA Class 3A swimming and diving finals.

Boys hoops standout Snodgrass inks with American

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:15:00 EST

NAME: Josh Snodgrass
SCHOOL: P.K. Yonge High School
SPORT: Basketball
WHERE SIGNED: American University
WHERE ELSE CONSIDERED: Arkansas State, Nevada, Wichita State

Cross Country regionals information

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:11:00 EST

Region 1-4A- Today
Site: Jacksonville Bartram Trail High School
Race start time: Girls- 8 am; Boys- 8:30 am
Area participating teams and individual runners:
Boys - Carter Robertson, Buchholz.
Region 1-3A- Today
Site: Miccosukee Greenway Canopy Park, Tallahassee

FHSAA Volleyball Regional Finals

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:07:00 EST

(all matches except for Oak Hall's start at 2 p.m. and tickets are $6)
WHAT: Class 6A, Region 1
WHO: Orlando Timber Creek (28-2) at Buchholz (22-7)

A to Z: Buchholz's Carter Robertson

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:39:00 EST

School: Buchholz
Year: Senior
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 150 pounds
Apples or oranges': Oranges definitely. I just like the taste of them better.
Beyonce or Rihanna': Rihanna. She is very fine.
Comic book hero I would want to be': Batman. I just like his style.

Buchholz rolls into playoffs with win

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:30:00 EST

Buchholz's record at the conclusion of the regular season may not look like much, but Daytona Beach Mainland beware, these Bobcats are better than 5-4.

Area schools ready for state swim meet

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:16:00 EST

The Buchholz girls swimming and diving team, Class 3A state runners-up a year ago, lead the way of area participants in the FHSAA swimming and diving finals that begin today at the Central Florida YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando.

Regional final volleyball matches change times

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:17:00 EST

Two of Saturday's four in-town regional final volleyball matches have new times to accommodate crowds hoping also to watch the Gator football game.
Oak Hall will host Orlando The First Academy at noon in a Class 2A regional final, while defending 6A state champion Buchholz will host Orlando Timber Creek at 1 p.m.

Buchholz football in action tonight

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:12:00 EST

Eight days before it visits Daytona Beach Mainland in the first round of the FHSAA Class 5A football playoffs, Buchholz (4-4) will host Flagler Palm Coast (4-5) today at Citizens Field.
Currently on a two-game winning streak, the Bobcats are hoping to avenge last season's 30-20 loss in Bunnell.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Rams knock on state door

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST

Last year the Eastside High School volleyball team reached the regional final for the first time in school history. The Rams repeated the feat Tuesday night, and they found this one even more rewarding.

Buchholz volleyball rolls to region final

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST

Familiarity just breeds more success for the Buchholz High School volleyball team.
Playing Orange Park for the third time this season, the host Bobcats beat the Raiders in three sets (25-16, 25-18, 25-14) in the Class 6A regional semifinal.

Oak Hall survives five-setter

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:07:00 EST

After losing two of the first three sets of Tuesday night's Region 2-2A semifinal at Jacksonville Providence, veteran Oak Hall coach Cari Martin spoke to her team, especially her three seniors.

P.K. Yonge sweeps way to finals

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:10:00 EST

Never underestimate the value of a good serve.
It set the tempo early for P.K. Yonge in Tuesday night's Class 3A, Region 2 volleyball match at Keystone Heights, as the Blue Wave served their way to the region finals with a 25-4, 25-10, 25-8 win.

St. Francis volleyball returns to finals

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:09:00 EST

The St. Francis volleyball team played its best game of the season, according to Wolves coach Joe Deluca, in cruising Tuesday past visiting Tallahassee Pope John Paul II in the Region 1 1-A regional semifinal.
St. Francis (23-5) breezed through the three matches in a little more than an hour in winning 25-16, 25-15, 25-11.

P.K. Yonge senior not letting medical condition stop her

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:31:00 EST

The last thing Karli Bailey remembers is sitting down in the bleachers at the University of Tampa with her P.K. Yonge volleyball teammates.

Regional volleyball capsules

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:47:00 EST

FHSAA Volleyball Regional Semifinals
(all matches start at 7 p.m. and tickets are $6 each)
WHAT: Class 6A, Region 1
WHO: Orange Park (20-8) at Buchholz (21-7)
HOW THEY GOT HERE: Orange Park beat Port Orange Spruce Creek 25-17, 25-18, 25-23; Buchholz beat DeLand 22-25, 25-14, 25-20, 26-24

Players of Week: Bowers does it all for Trenton

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:51:00 EST

Trenton's C.J. Bowers told coach Chris Baker that he was going to have a big night against Monticello Jefferson County on Friday Night.
The senior backed up his words in a big way, leading the Tigers to a 48-21 District 2-1A win over Jefferson County.