Sports Headlines from ESPN Gainesville

AUBURNDALE — The last chapter of Santa Fe’s storybook season was written Thursday in the 3A state semifinals. Boynton Beach Somerset Academy – Canyons scored three second-half goals for a 3-0 win. On Feb. 10, it was penalty kicks that sent Santa Fe (14-5-3) on to the regional finals. On Thursday, it was a penalty […] The post Santa Fe Boys Soccer Falls Short in State Semifinal appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

No. 4 Florida gymnastics remains one of the nation’s top teams despite last week’s loss to No. 1 Oklahoma. The Gators have excelled on events like bars, where they posted the second-highest score in the country this season. However, vault has yet to deliver the same results. The event has been plagued with mistakes and […] The post Danie Ferris Holds Steady Amidst Florida Errors on Vault appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

NEWBERRY — It was a night to forget for P.K. Yonge baseball Thursday when the Blue Wave were run-ruled by the Newberry Panthers, 13-1. Heading into the game, the Blue Wave (2-2) knew the matchup against Newberry (3-0) would be a challenge as they dropped their last four games against the Panthers. However, confidence brewed […] The post P.K. Yonge Baseball Falls At Newberry appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Riding high after a midweek sweep of Stetson, No. 12 Florida baseball defends at Condron Family Ballpark against Kennesaw State starting Friday. The Gators (4-1) had six of their 12 players who suited up in Florida’s 12-2 run-ruling of Stetson on Tuesday score at least one run. That included a grand slam from Kyle Jones […] The post Florida Baseball to Defend Condron Ballpark Against Kennesaw State appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Oak Hall baseball’s struggles to open the season continued Thursday against the Chiefland Indians. Following a leadoff walk to start the game, the Indians hit a double to left field to drive in a run and never looked back for a 10-0 win at Roger Maris Field. The Eagles (1-2) have been no-hit while being […] The post Oak Hall Baseball Off to Struggling Start appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

No. 4 Florida softball’s season started Feb 6. and the Gators have dismantled every opponent that has come their way. Ahead of Friday’s Florida Tournament at Katie Pressly Stadium, Florida looks for its best start to a season since the historic 2015 campaign, when the Gators started 28-0 en route to their second consecutive national […] The post No. 4 Florida Softball’s Biggest Questions Answered After 14-0 Start appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

South Florida is deeply connected to Gators’ cornerbacks coach Brandon Harris in his heart and in how he recruits his players. Florida recruits many players from south Florida, with more than 25 players from last season’s roster coming from the area. The cornerbacks across college and professional football from south Florida rank among the best […] The post Brandon Harris’ Florida Roots Sets Him Up for Success in Gainesville appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

No. 4 Florida softball has been a dominant force to start the season, remaining undefeated through 14 games. Now, the Gators will host their second tournament looking to maintain the flawless record. Florida has a long weekend ahead after beating North Florida on Tuesday and Wednesday, as it plays five games across Friday, Saturday and […] The post Gators Softball Returns Home To Host Florida Tournament appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

It was a muggy night on Aug. 24, 2018 in Lake Wales, Florida. The Highlanders were playing host to the Treasure Coast Titans and entered the football game as heavy underdogs. Late in the second quarter while holding an eight-point lead, the Titans tried a deep pass. That was when the sophomore safety broke on […] The post How Walter Clayton’s Football Background Affects His Fit in Memphis appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

No. 4 Florida gymnastics heads to Athens on Friday night for a top-10 SEC face off against No. 6 Georgia at Stegeman Coliseum. Georgia leads the schools’ all-time series 93-69-1, and the Bulldogs have been Florida’s most frequent opponent in the program’s 54-year history. The pair’s four most recent meetings in Athens have been decided […] The post Florida Gymnastics Visits Athens for Test at No. 6 Georgia appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.