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FBHS swim. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

FBHS swim. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates swim against 4A and 5A athletes at Holleman Invitational

News Staff
Friday, September 26, 2025
Pirate girls finished at No. 7 overall and the boys finished No. 11 at the Fifth Annual Frank Holleman Invitational held Saturday, Sept. 20.  “Not bad for a 2A school vs. 4A & 5A,” Pirates Coach Bill Stewart said after the races. “Everyone had at least one great swim.

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Buoyed by division win, Jags head West

Nick Blank
Friday, September 26, 2025
It’s normal not to have a barometer yet on where a team is after Week 3. The Jaguars face a talented, undefeated, chronically injured San Francisco 49ers team (3-0) on the road. The Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1) won ugly against the Houston Texans (0-3), a team in freefall.
Fernandina Beach High School Football in Week Five. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach High School Football in Week Five. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Raider Runaway: Pirates fall short against Santa Fe run game

Nick Blank
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Santa Fe Raiders gave the Fernandina Beach Pirates their first loss of the season Friday, 37-27, behind a punishing performance from running back Jasiah Powell. It was back and forth in the first half, though the Pirates were never out of their homecoming game.
Photo courtesy of Jacksonville Jaguars Travis Etienne Jr. celebrates on Sunday with teammates in the end zone.

Photo courtesy of Jacksonville Jaguars Travis Etienne Jr. celebrates on Sunday with teammates in the end zone.

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Week 3 redemption for Jaguars

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars bagged a 17-10 win against their long-standing AFC rivals, the Houston Texans on their home turf on Sunday. Tensions were high as the team took on the Texans who they had yet to beat in the previous few attempts.
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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.