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Jayden Timmon scored two touchdowns Friday,

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Yulee Hornets drop hard fought Baker contest 14-13

Nick Blank

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

The Baker County Wildcats (3-1) escaped Yulee Friday night with a 1-point advantage in a contest with no second-half points.After a series of call-and-response touchdowns from both sides, the Hornets' second PAT was blocked.

Fernandina Beach High School’s boys varsity golf team with Head Coach Christina Steffen, right. Submitted

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FBHS golf starts strong

Ashley Chandler

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The Fernandina Beach High School golf teams’ seasons are underway and the teams’ prospects look promising. The FBHS varsity boys golf team has played several matches already and results show Head Coach Christina Steffen’s season prediction seems to be on track.

Yulee High School Sophomore Jayden Timmon evades several Pirates on a carry that ended in a touchdown for the Hornets. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Rushing spurs Hornets in 4th quarter of rivalry game

Nick Blank

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The Yulee Hornets (3-0) overcame a spirited outing from the Fernandina Beach Pirates (1-3) on Friday to win 39-19 in the latest iteration of the Battle of the Bridge.The Hornets rushed for more than 500 yards, but the game was close at the start of the fourth quarter.

The Fernandina Beach High School varsity swimmers kicked off the 2026-27 season in dominating fashion last week, taking first place in 19 out of 22 events at the Nassau County swim meet that opened the season for the Nassau County schools at the Atlantic Recreation Center. Photo by Billy Skipper/For the News-Leader

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Pirates domain

Ashley Chandler

Monday, September 7, 2026

Nassau County’s local high schools faced off in the pool last week and the Fernandina Beach High School girls and boys swim teams showed off their dominance in the water.FBHS hosted Yulee, West Nassau and Hilliard on Aug. 27 at the Atlantic Recreation Center.Fernandina Beach Head Swim Coach Bill...

Pirates Jakaden Myers attempts to evade a tackle in Friday’s game against NFEI. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Pirates lose, Yulee wins close in Jacksonville

Nick Blank

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Still early in the season, Yulee (2-0) and Fernandina Beach (1-2) left Jacksonville Friday night with very different outcomes.On the Westside, Fernandina Beach let a game that was separated by one possession throughout get away from them, losing 24-11 to North Florida Educational Institute.

The Fernandina Beach High School and Yulee High School varsity volleyball teams faced off last week. Photo by Suzi Hamilton/For the News-Leader

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Hornets sweep Pirates in volleyball Battle of the Bridge, continue winning record

Suzi Hamilton

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

On Thursday, the Fernandina Beach High School volleyball team hosted Yulee High School. The Lady Hornets came out on top of the Battle of the Bridge, sweeping the Lady Pirates in three sets.The YHS volleyball team defeated FBHS in three sets: 25-19, 25-20, and 25-12.

Tre Vazquez and Pete Kuhlman celebrate after a play in an Aug. 21 game against Baldwin. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Pirates, Hornets down in Jacksonville tonight for Week 2 play

News Staff

Friday, August 28, 2026

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.

Fernandina Beach High School cross country runner Maya Kovalcik snagged the gold medal at the Cecil Field Summer Classic in Jacksonville. Kavalcik finished the 3.1-mile course in 20.12. Photo by Cedric Gillette

Lady Pirates win ‘prestigious season opener’

News Staff

Thursday, August 27, 2026

The young Lady Pirates cross country team was firing on all cylinders in their season opener last Friday night with a resounding win in their division over 26 other teams from all parts of Florida at the Cecil Field Summer Classic in Jacksonville.The team also had the individual gold medalist in...

Yulee High School Quarterback Liam Hice-Jones celebrates with Duke Johnson after touchdown. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Hornets throttle Baldwin: Vazquez, freshmen trio efforts inspire 42-14 blowout

Nick Blank

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Yulee started the season the right way with an emphatic beatdown of Baldwin High, delivered by its dual-threat junior Tre Vazquez and standout performances from its freshman class.Vazquez, a former quarterback, ran for 89 yards on 10 carries with a touchdown, and caught seven passes for 73 yards.

The Terry Kelly Skate Jam and TK 5K were held Saturday. Photos by Billy Skipper/ For the New-Leader

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Terry Kelly Skate Jam, TK 5K go on ‘without a hitch’

Ashley Chandler

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The annual Terry Kelly Skate Jam and TK 5K was held over the weekend to remember a devoted local father and to get the local community kids out and about.“I don’t know if we call it a celebration, but it’s definitely a way to get these kids to come out of the house,” said Waldemar Borrero,...