Pirates bring home first-game win

Fernandina Beach High School Football Quarterback Ian Miller carries the ball in Pirates first game of the season at Mount Dora Christian Academy on Aug. 15. Photo by Dana O’Connor/Special to the News-Leader

Fernadina Beach Pirates Head Coach Blake Willis during the Pirates first game of the 2025 season at Mount Dora Christian. Photo by Dana O’Connor/Special to the News-Leader

Othellus Swift makes a tackled for Fernandina Beach in their first game of the 2025 season against Mount Dora Christian. Photo by Dana O’Connor/Special to the News-Leader