Sports

Caleb Goyette is all smiles after catching this big Amelia Island redfish. TERRY LACOSS/SPECIAL

Seeing reds

News Staff

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Seeing redfish has been a bit of a challenge recently for longtime fishing buddies Kent Poteat and Russ Heller.

James Ballato, a senior at Yulee High School, said he’s still playing golf every day, preparing for his June departure for New York. Ballato received a golf scholarship to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He’s currently ranked first in his class. BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER

Yulee senior to play golf at West Point

Beth Jones

Thursday, March 26, 2020

His parents met on the golf course, so it’s no surprise James Ballato starting playing at a young age.

West Nassau senior Zorian Stanton in action for the Warriors last fall. He’s the 2019 all-county football team’s most valuable player. FILE PHOTO

Warrior all-county football team’s MVP

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

The 2019 high school football season came to an end with West Nassau High School leading the county with the highest win-loss record.

Boys and girls took part in the flag football season Saturday morning at Buccaneer Field in Fernandina Beach. BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER

Game on!

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Before local sporting events were canceled, the youth flag football league squeezed in one last play day. Games were held Saturday morning at Buccaneer Field on Beech Street.

More than 30,000 people attend The Amelia. The 25th anniversary show will begin March 5 and culminate in the Concours d’Elegance on March 8. The field will be home to hundreds of vehicles for the free admission Cars ‘n’ Coffee on Saturday, and more than 300 of the world’s finest collector cars on the Field of Dreams on Sunday. DEREMER STUDIOS

Video showcases Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

News Staff

Monday, January 13, 2020

Ray Hays, executive producer, and Chris Linke, editor, with Gemstone Media, have produced Winning Amelia, a one-hour TV program showcasing the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.

The Pride is back home Jan. 25 to play the St. Pete Tide. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. for home games. Photo courtesy Nassau Pride

Nassau Pride wins latest game, ranked 24th in the U.S.

News Staff

Monday, January 13, 2020

The Nassau Pride, an American Basketball Association team in its first season in Nassau County, is ranked 24th in the country.

Former teammates Mark Deal, Terry Tallen and Gary C. Autry Sr., from left, share a laugh on the sidelines after seeing each other for the first time in decades. NANETTE AUTRY/SPECIAL

Bowl game reunites former teammates

Glenda Jenkins

Monday, January 13, 2020

In an interesting twist of fate, two former Indiana University football players reunited on Amelia Island with one of their teammates, after more than forty years. The Indiana University Hoosiers began practicing Sunday on Pirate ...

The Indiana University football team practiced Monday morning at Fernandina Beach High School in preparation for Thursday’s matchup with Tennessee in the 75th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. The Indiana Hoosiers are staying at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort. BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER

Hoosiers gearing up for matchup with Vols

Beth Jones

Monday, January 13, 2020

The Indiana Hoosiers will take on the Tennessee Volunteers in the 75th playing of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville Thursday. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.