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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.
Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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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.

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

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

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.