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Yulee Hornets face off against the West Nassau Warriors in a triumphant second half. By Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Yulee Hornets face off against the West Nassau Warriors in a triumphant second half. By Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Hornets blank Warriors, raise record to 5-0

Jim Luksic
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The undefeated beat goes on for Yulee High School’s varsity team. The Hornets shut down the West Nassau Warriors on a warm but breezy Friday night, 17-0, in a non-conference clash of unbeatens.
Yulee swimmers warm up for a meet at the Atlantic Recreation Center in August. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Yulee swimmers warm up for a meet at the Atlantic Recreation Center in August. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Yulee swim prevails over Pirates, Wildcats; Pirate girls take first

Ashley Chandler
Friday, September 19, 2025
Pirate and Hornet swimmers faced off with Baker County High School Wildcats on Sept. 11.  Yulee High School finished first overall with 243 combined points. Fernandina Beach finished second with 238 points, followed by Baker County with 140.

Bad-blood clash with Texans offers Jaguars a reset

Nick Blank
Friday, September 19, 2025
Social media is the worst place after every Jaguars loss. The trending topics after the infuriating 31-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals illustrate the daily news cycle between Sundays. Why is Brian Thomas Jr. shying from contact? Is Trevor Lawrence the guy?
Fernandina Beach’s Traivon Martin, left, and Aydin Poe run to the bench to celebrate with coaches and teammates as the clock runs out Friday night in a 1-point win over the Fort White Indians.. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach’s Traivon Martin, left, and Aydin Poe run to the bench to celebrate with coaches and teammates as the clock runs out Friday night in a 1-point win over the Fort White Indians.. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Run game shines as Pirates overcome late comeback after missed PAT

Nick Blank
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
As the Fort White Indians scored with a few minutes left, it left the Fernandina Beach Pirates’ undefeated record threatened by overtime.
Ashley Chandler/News-Leader Tre Vazquez hands the ball to Jayden Timmon in week two.

Ashley Chandler/News-Leader Tre Vazquez hands the ball to Jayden Timmon in week two.

Hornets swarm Phoenix, lift record to 4-0

Jim Luksic
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
It hasn’t mattered whether their games are home or away. Yulee High School’s varsity team finds a way to prevail. The Hornets took their act on the road – all the way to Lake Wales – but maintained their unbeaten mark to the tune of 47-0.

A new Schlierf in town for Hornets golf team 

Marisa DeMar
Friday, September 12, 2025
Yulee High School’s golf team has recently started their new season along with new coach Greg Schlierf.  About his coaching philosophy, Schlierf explained his focus on “smart play.” “I want the boys to focus on making the best possible shots and not take the unnecessary risks,” he said.
Traivon Martin broke a few tackles on a 14-yard run to score in the first quarter, putting the Pirates up 14-6.

Traivon Martin broke a few tackles on a 14-yard run to score in the first quarter, putting the Pirates up 14-6.

No quarter: Pirates sail their way to lopsided win

Nick Blank
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Fernandina Beach thoroughly defeated Duval Charter School Panthers at home Friday in 56-6 beatdown that opened with three quick scores to improve to 4-0.
Jim Luksic / Members of the Yulee varsity football team prepare to take the field before their game Friday against visiting Charlton County.

Jim Luksic / Members of the Yulee varsity football team prepare to take the field before their game Friday against visiting Charlton County.

Hornets sting Indians to remain perfect

Jim Luksic
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
YULEE — Yulee High School’s varsity football team rallied on a warm, dry Friday night to keep its spotless record intact. Coach Kyle Dougherty's Hornets, representing 3A District 3, upped their season mark to 3-0 with a 19-12 victory over Charlton County (Ga.) in a non-district contest.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks downfield during Jacksonville’s win Sunday. Photo courtesy of Jacksonville Jaguars

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks downfield during Jacksonville’s win Sunday. Photo courtesy of Jacksonville Jaguars

Jags Report 

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars claimed their 26-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in the first game of the season. The win broke the historically even record between the two teams who had been 4-4 head to head and set the bar high for the Jaguars next game against the Cincinnati Bengals.