Two years ago, the Williston Red Devils went 1-8. Now, under second-year head coach Robby Pruitt, they have back-to-back undefeated regular seasons under their belts and are looking at a path to the state title. The Williston Middle High School football team completed its second undefeated regular season in as …
Read More »Residents who oppose golf course development left waiting after commission meeting
Approximately 20 community members spoke at last Tuesday’s policy discussion at Alachua County Administration headquarters to voice their concerns about the development of a proposed golf course in southwest Gainesville. The meeting lasted approximately three hours and ended with the commission approving a special area study, which outlines the minimum …
Read More »Belgium native Tom Di Maria adjusts to life as a Santa Fe student-athlete
Tom Di Maria has traveled a staggering 4,520 miles to play basketball in a new country. For many, this might seem crazy. For Di Maria, the move allows him to continue to grow playing the game he loves. “I want to try to be the leader of the team because …
Read More »From the University of Florida to Santa Fe College, grooming athletic success
Athletes at Santa Fe College may wear blue and white, but many of the Saints often see orange and blue. It’s not because the dominant University of Florida is just a hop and skip across town. It’s all because their coaches, Chanda Stebbins and JohnnyWiggs were UF athletes in the …
Read More »North Central Florida has become a hot spot for college football recruiting
The state of Florida is a mecca of high school football recruiting. High school football players across the country try to show off their game to colleges every year, but the competition in Florida is on another level. There is no shortage of talent in the Sunshine State. “At the …
Read More »Buchholz beats rival Gainesville to remain undefeated
The Buchholz Bobcats, led by senior running back Quinton Cutler, were able to impose their will on the Hurricane defense. Cutler had two rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns in the first half.
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Gainesville family, track community celebrate Tamari Davis’ World Championship win
Tamari Davis took home the gold medal in the women's 4x100-meter relay at the World Championships held in Budapest in August. She joined teammates Gabrielle Thomas, Twanisha Terry and Sha'Carri Richardson to set a championship record with a time of 41.03.
Read More »Photos: Florida Gators beat Charlotte for third straight win, the first 3-game winning streak for Napier
How a former Gator football star grooms the next generation of players
Newberry football head coach Ed Johnson led his team to a last second field goal victory against Calvary Christian on Sept. 15. A week later, with the school celebrating its homecoming, Johnson’s squad was up against the team that knocked them out of the playoffs a year ago. “Hopefully we …
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