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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.
Junior Linebacker Tanner Duffy's interception and return to the Duval Charter School's 8 yard-line set the Pirates up for Beckham Rohe's 5-yard touchdown run.

Junior Linebacker Tanner Duffy's interception and return to the Duval Charter School's 8 yard-line set the Pirates up for Beckham Rohe's 5-yard touchdown run.

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No quarter: Pirates sail their way to lopsided win

Nick Blank
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Fernandina Beach thoroughly defeated Duval Charter School Panthers at home Friday in a 56-6 beatdown that opened with three quick scores to improve to 4-0.
The Fernandina Beach swim team hosted the Nassau County Swim Jamboree on Aug. 28 at the Atlantic Recreation Center. The Pirates hosted the Yulee High School Hornets, West Nassau High School Warriors and the Hilliard Middle Senior School Red Flashes at the Thursday meet. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Fernandina Beach swim team hosted the Nassau County Swim Jamboree on Aug. 28 at the Atlantic Recreation Center. The Pirates hosted the Yulee High School Hornets, West Nassau High School Warriors and the Hilliard Middle Senior School Red Flashes at the Thursday meet. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates rule the water: Local schools compete in countywide swim jamboree

Ashley Chandler
Monday, September 8, 2025
Nassau County’s high school swimmers congregated at the Atlantic Recreation Center on Aug. 28 for the Nassau County Swim Jamboree. The Pirates hosted the Yulee High School Hornets, West Nassau High School Warriors and the Hilliard Middle Senior School Red Flashes on Thursday.
All of the skateboarders at the latest Terry Kelly Skate Jam.

All of the skateboarders at the latest Terry Kelly Skate Jam.

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Terry Kelly Skate Jam rides out the rain 

Marisa DeMar
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Despite the rainy forecast, Fernandina Beach’s ninth annual Terry Kelly Skate Jam was able to occur on Saturday Aug. 30. Waldemar Borrero, president of Friends of Fernandina Skate Park, which is the non-profit organization behind the event, told the News-Leader about its success.