Tonight, both of Nassau County’s east-side teams are down in Jacksonville.
The Hornets, fresh off a dominating 42-14 win over Baldwin in Week 1, face the First Coast High School Buccaneers.
The Buccs seek their first win of the season after falling to the Ribault Trojans in Week 1.
The Pirates head into Week 2 with a 1-1 record. After a record-breaking performance in Week 0 against Keystone Heights, the FBHS football team left more to be desired in Week 1. Leon High School scored 42 points to the Pirates’ 24.
The Pirates head to the North Florida Educational Institute to face the Eagles. The Eagles also seek their first win of the season after falling in Week 1 to Bishop Kenny 35-14.
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Tre Vazquez and Pete Kuhlman celebrate after a play in an Aug. 21 game against Baldwin. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader
Fernandina Beach High School’s Fred Jones reaches for yards as he’s taken down by a Keystone Heights player in the Pirates’ Aug. 14 game. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader