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Pirates thrash Wolfson on noisy night

Nick Blank

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

A dominant air attack and a suffocating defensive performance led the unbeaten Fernandina Beach Pirates to a 42-13 victory over the Wolfson Wolfpack in Jacksonville on Aug. 29.

The Yulee High School varsity volleyball squad swept their Fernandina Beach counterparts on Aug. 28.

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Hornets defeat Pirates in varsity volleyball match

Marisa DeMar

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Yulee High School’s varsity volleyball team claimed their 3-0 victory against the Fernandina Beach Pirates in the match on Aug. 28. Each set was a close call, with final scores of 25-22, 25-16 and 25-20.

Yulee football defeated Clay High school 43-7 on Aug. 29. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Hornets dominate at home, raise record to 2-0

Jim Luksic

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

YULEE – The Yulee High School varsity football team dismantled visiting Clay 43-7 on Aug. 29 The Hornets raised their season mark to 2-0, while the Blue Devils remained winless. Following their 21-6 opening win over Union County, Yulee picked up where they left off against Clay.

Pirates vs. Flashes on Aug. 22. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates home opener boosts stats

Ashley Chandler

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

With Week One in the books, the Pirates are 2-0. Fernandina Beach High School football got the chance to boost its stats and get the young players some playing time in its home opener against Hilliard Middle-Senior High School on Friday night. The Pirates won 49 to 6.

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Yulee defense smothers Union in impressive opener

Nick Blank

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The Yulee Hornets avenged a 1-point loss to the Union County Tigers last year with a dominant 21-6 defensive display in Lake Butler on Friday, August. 22. The crowd was spared from rain despite a 45-minute lightning delay. The field was waterlogged, and the humidity was thick.

Left, Senior Freya Jackson. Right, Yulee High School seniors Andree Lippelman and Amelia Dupee. Photos courtesy of Yulee Swim Team

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Yulee High School swim team prepares to make waves

Marisa DeMar

Friday, August 22, 2025

Yulee High School Swimming has begun their fall season along with the start of the new school year. Nicol Stewart, the head coach of the Hornets swim teams for the last eight years, told the News-Leader about the current boys and girls teams. “Yulee is a strong young team.

The 2025 Pirate swim team at practice last week. Photo courtesy of Fernandina Beach High School Swim team

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Pirate swimmers look toward challenging 2025 season

Ashley Chandler

Friday, August 22, 2025

The Fernandina Beach High School Swim Team will kick off the 2025 swim season on Aug. 28, at the Nassau County Swim Jamboree. Head Coach Bill Stewart is ready to see his swimmers race this season.

Fernandina Beach High School Football Quarterback Ian Miller carries the ball in Pirates first game of the season at Mount Dora Christian Academy on Aug. 15. Photo by Dana O’Connor/Special to the News-Leader

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Pirates bring home first-game win

Ashley Chandler

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Pirates converted three Ian Miller passes for touchdowns to bring a first-game win home to Fernandina Beach. The Fernandina Beach High School varsity football team beat Mount Dora Christian Academy 19-14 at Mount Dora’s field Aug. 15.

The Yulee Hornets football team competes in a preseason matchup Aug. 15 against Englewood. The Hornets won 54-0. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

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Hornets swarm Englewood in preseason matchup

News Staff

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Yulee High School’s varsity football team smashed Englewood 54-0 in their preseason game last Friday, Aug 15. The Hornets cheer team and marching band fired up the crowd from the sidelines and put on great performances. The Hornets football team will play their first game on Aug 22.

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Poe snags a silver in Paraguay

Marisa DeMar

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Poe Pinson, Olympic skateboarder from Fernandina Beach, has taken home another skateboarding title. Pinson placed second yesterday in street skateboarding for the Junior Pan American Games in Asuncion, Paraguay. She was the only American participant in the event.