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Pirates soccer played Bishop Kenny on Nov. 5. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Pirates soccer played Bishop Kenny on Nov. 5. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates, Lady Pirates kick off seasons

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Fernandina Beach High School soccer teams winter seasons officially are underway. The boys team has three games under their belt kicking off the season at 2-1. The Pirates beat Christ’s Church Academy in their first game of the season 8-2 with goals from seven different Pirates.

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Trades, matchups place AFC South in focus

Nick Blank
Friday, November 7, 2025
The NFL trade deadline is an odd one. In baseball and hockey, it’s usually playoff teams shipping prospects for high-wage veterans. In basketball, teams flip stars regularly. The global transfer market in soccer allows clubs to buy and sell players like stocks.
FBHS swimmers after the 2A Swimming District Championships. Submitted

FBHS swimmers after the 2A Swimming District Championships. Submitted

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Pirate swimmers qualify, prepare for State meet

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
At 2A Swimming District Championships in Panama City Beach, the Pirate swimmers swam “hard” and “fast” according to head coach Bill Stewart. Overall, the Pirate girls finished fifth and the boys finished sixth. Several Pirates took home a Regional title to automatically send them to State.
Pirates defensive end Kalani Tucker, 0, and teammates celebrate a pick-6 against the Bell High Bulldogs. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Pirates defensive end Kalani Tucker, 0, and teammates celebrate a pick-6 against the Bell High Bulldogs. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates progress in districts over Bell in tense scrap

Nick Blank
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Fernandina Beach Pirates (6-5) snapped a five-game skid in districts over Bell High School with a commanding 48-21 performance marred by an incident immediately after the game.
Hornet football on Oct. 31. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Hornet football on Oct. 31. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Hornets sting Falcons, lift record to 8-2

Jim Luksic
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Everything appeared to be in Yulee's favor prior to kickoff Friday night on their home field. It was Senior Night for the Hornets, and their opponent -- the Menendez Falcons from St. Augustine -- hadn't arrived until approximately 6:45 p.m.
The Hornets varsity volleyball team. Submitted

The Hornets varsity volleyball team. Submitted

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Hornets sting again: Yulee varsity volleyball wins Regional Quarterfinals 

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Hornets varsity volleyball team beat the Bay High School Tornadoes in the Regional Quarterfinals on Oct. 22.  The 3-1 win marks the third win in a row for the Hornets and brought their record for the season up to 14-12.  Head Coach Dorri Chin said that it was a competitive game.
he National Putt-Putt Championship took place on Thursday and Friday at Main Beach Putt-Putt. Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

he National Putt-Putt Championship took place on Thursday and Friday at Main Beach Putt-Putt. Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

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Perfect week for a Putt-Putt championship

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Main Beach Putt-Putt hosted the National Putt-Putt Championship from Oct. 20-26.  The tournament took place over the course of the entire week and brought over a hundred participants to the course in Fernandina Beach.
Friday was Senior Night for the Pirates. The Seniors walked arm and arm to midfield to join Senior captains for the coin toss on Oct. 24. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Friday was Senior Night for the Pirates. The Seniors walked arm and arm to midfield to join Senior captains for the coin toss on Oct. 24. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates lose fifth straight, despite comeback

Nick Blank
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A spirited, 4th-quarter comeback from the Fernandina Beach Pirates couldn’t prevent a 28-22 loss against the visiting Impact Christian Academy Lions on Senior Night Friday.
Hornets in a previous home game. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Hornets in a previous home game. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Hornets football endures 2nd loss at Raines

Jim Luksic
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Yulee’s varsity team dropped its second straight game, a whitewashing to the tune of 58-6, Friday night at Raines Jacksonville. After last week’s debacle at Flagler, the Hornets looked to rebound but fell short, dropping their overall record to 7-2.