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Group shot of all four FBHS athletes signing their letters of commitment on National Signing Day, Wednesday. By Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Group shot of all four FBHS athletes signing their letters of commitment on National Signing Day, Wednesday. By Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

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FBHS athletes sign to colleges

Marisa DeMar
Friday, December 5, 2025
  Four athletes from Fernandina Beach High School signed their letters of commitment to play their sport at a collegiate level Wednesday on National Signing Day.
Reid Webber drives to the net

Reid Webber drives to the net

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Pirates boys take down Terry Parker, ready for Yulee

Nick Blank
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
ARLINGTON — The Fernandina Beach boys basketball team surged to an early lead against the Terry Parker High Braves (0-4) and didn’t look back Monday night, leaving Jacksonville with a 51-24 victory.

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Let’s go, Poe

Marisa DeMar
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
  Poe Pinson, the 20-year-old Olympian and professional skateboarder from Fernandina Beach, advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Skateboarding Tour World Cup in Kitakyushu, Japan which took place between Nov. 26-30.
Ken Marker crosses the finish line

Ken Marker crosses the finish line

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On the mark

Nick Blank
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A triathlon is an exacting test of endurance where competitors push themselves in running, biking and swimming.  With a fourth-place finish in the men’s 45-49 division, Ken Marker has claimed a place at Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
The Fernandina Beach girls cross country team at the FHSAA 2A Region 1 meet. Photo by Stephanie Nichols

The Fernandina Beach girls cross country team at the FHSAA 2A Region 1 meet. Photo by Stephanie Nichols

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Lady Pirates race to state fourth year in a row

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Saturday, November 22, 2025
The Fernandina Beach high school girls and boys cross country teams competed at the FHSAA 2A Region 1 meet in Jacksonville last Friday with the girls team advancing to the state meet in Tallahassee this weekend for the fourth straight year and the boys qualifying one runner, John William Martin.
Pirates defensive lineman Kevin Ortiz makes a tackle

Pirates defensive lineman Kevin Ortiz makes a tackle

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Warriors best Pirates in all-Nassau semifinal showdown

Nick Blank
Friday, November 21, 2025
One team from Nassau County was guaranteed to head to the Sunshine State Athletic Association final. Behind a terrific rushing output, the West Nassau Warriors (12-1) defeated the Fernandina Beach Pirates (7-5) in a 20-10 war of attrition.
The Hornets vs. Pirates girls soccer game on Nov. 17. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

The Hornets vs. Pirates girls soccer game on Nov. 17. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

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Pirates, Hornets face off on the pitch

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The boys and girls soccer teams at Fernandina Beach and Yulee high schools faced off in Fernandina Beach on Monday night. The Pirates bested the Hornets in both matches. The Lady Pirates beat the Lady Hornets 8-0, and the Pirates beat the Hornets 3-0 after a scoreless first half.
Senior Daniel Armenta kicks off for the Hornets during Friday's playoff game. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Senior Daniel Armenta kicks off for the Hornets during Friday's playoff game. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Yulee's rally falls short in playoffs

Jim Luksic
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
It was a tale of two halves and turnovers Friday night at Yulee High School. Despite storming back in the 2nd half, the Hornets' fell short in their playoff game against the West Florida (Pensacola) Jaguars, who held on 24-16.
FBHS TOP 8 State Finalists: Skylar Revere; Logan Cook; Cora Foxwell-Jones; and Rileigh Revere. Submitted photos

FBHS TOP 8 State Finalists: Skylar Revere; Logan Cook; Cora Foxwell-Jones; and Rileigh Revere. Submitted photos

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Pirates impress at 2A State swim meet

News Staff
Friday, November 14, 2025
Fernandina Beach High School swimmers competed in the 2A State Swimming Championship Friday, Nov. 7 in Ocala. Overall, the Lady Pirates swimmers finished in ninth Place and the Pirates swimmer finished in 17th.