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Photo by Penny Glackin/Special

Photo by Penny Glackin/Special

LADY PIRATES BEAT LADY FLASHES

Beth Jones
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Fernandina Beach High School volleyball team pushed its record to 3-1 with a 3-0 win over visiting Hilliard Wednesday. The FBHS junior varsity won 2-0. On Tuesday, the FBHS Lady Pirates lost 25-17, 25-17, 25-20 to the Fletcher Lady Senators. Alexis Wardynski had five kills and two aces.
Photo by Penny Glackin/Special

Photo by Penny Glackin/Special

PIRATES BACK ON COURSE

Beth Jones
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Pirates are 1-1 on the season so, having some matches pushed back because of the hurricane and Labor Day. The Fernandina Beach High School boys golf team lost to Providence at the Amelia River Golf Club on Tuesday.
Doug Lane and Vivianne Morales are preparing for the 2023 World IFMA Championships in Antalya, Turkey.

Doug Lane and Vivianne Morales are preparing for the 2023 World IFMA Championships in Antalya, Turkey.

Morales to defend world title

Beth Jones
Friday, August 18, 2023
Vivianne Morales, 17, of Fernandina Beach is heading to Turkey, where she will defend her world muay thai title. Morales was selected for Team USA on July 26, marking her second year on the team.
The Fernandina Beach and Yulee high schools’ football teams, pictured in action last season, kick off the 2023 season tonight with preseason Kickoff Classics at home. The FBHS Pirates host Hilliard, and the YHS Hornets are at home with Englewood. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. for both games. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

The Fernandina Beach and Yulee high schools’ football teams, pictured in action last season, kick off the 2023 season tonight with preseason Kickoff Classics at home. The FBHS Pirates host Hilliard, and the YHS Hornets are at home with Englewood. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. for both games. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Back to the gridiron

Beth Jones
Friday, August 18, 2023
2023 School Schedules YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Football Aug. 18 ENGLEWOOD (KOC) 7:00 Aug. 25 at Charlton County 7:30 Sept. 1 TITUSVILLE 7:00 Sept. 8 ZAREPHATH 6:00 Sept. 23 at Tradition Prep 6:00 Sept. 29 at Fernandina Beach 7:00 Oct. 6 BALDWIN 7:00 Oct. 13 at Baker County 7:00 Oct.
David Mapson, Neal Hammons, Tristan Mapson and Justin Hammons, from left, are pictured with their first-place kingfish, weighing an impressive 47.7 pounds. Team Taking the Bait took home the top prize of $10,000. Photo by Terry Lacoss

David Mapson, Neal Hammons, Tristan Mapson and Justin Hammons, from left, are pictured with their first-place kingfish, weighing an impressive 47.7 pounds. Team Taking the Bait took home the top prize of $10,000. Photo by Terry Lacoss

Big NSFA kingfish tourney

Beth Jones
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
“My father and I have had fished several kingfish tournaments prior to this event with the same mindset,” said Justin Hammons, Taking the Bait kingfish team angler, “which is to be the first tournament fishing boat to the fishing grounds and fish every possible minute of the day.
Fernandina Beach High School junior Sady Campbell is heading to Pebble Beach next month for the PGA Tour Champions’ PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee. Photo courtesy of Pam Bell Photography

Fernandina Beach High School junior Sady Campbell is heading to Pebble Beach next month for the PGA Tour Champions’ PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee. Photo courtesy of Pam Bell Photography

Pirate to play Pebble Beach

Beth Jones
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Sady Campbell, a junior at Fernandina Beach High School, is among the 80 First Tee participants selected to play in the 2023 PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee.
Saturday morning scrimmage for Pirates. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Saturday morning scrimmage for Pirates. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

In pictures: Saturday morning scrimmage for Pirates

Beth Jones
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The Fernandina Beach High School football team scrimmaged Saturday morning as the Pirates prepare for the kickoff of the 2023 season. FBHS hosts Hilliard Aug. 18 in a preseason Kickoff Classic. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The regular season kicks off Aug. 25 at home with Providence.
Last year, team Good Problem weighed in the largest kingfish at 51.3 pounds for first-place honors and a check for $7,500. Pictured are, from left, Brad Ecklof, Ben Langley and daughter Sadi, Taj Delong, boat captain James Powell and Joe Lassiter. Photo by Terry Lacoss/Special

Last year, team Good Problem weighed in the largest kingfish at 51.3 pounds for first-place honors and a check for $7,500. Pictured are, from left, Brad Ecklof, Ben Langley and daughter Sadi, Taj Delong, boat captain James Powell and Joe Lassiter. Photo by Terry Lacoss/Special

Kingfish tourney turns 40

Beth Jones
Sunday, August 6, 2023
The 40th Fernandina Beach Fishing Rodeo, hosted by the Nassau Sport Fishing Association, will be held Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Fernandina Harbor Marina. It is sanctioned by the Southern Kingfish Association as part of its 2023 Tournament Trail national championship series.
Scotty Mason, longtime coach and trainer, is offering basketball training at Peck Gym for girls and boys ages 8-18. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Scotty Mason, longtime coach and trainer, is offering basketball training at Peck Gym for girls and boys ages 8-18. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Players can hone hoops skills with Mason

Beth Jones
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Basketball has taken him around the world, but Scotty Mason has put down stakes on Amelia Island and is sharing his wealth of knowledge of the sport he loves. Mason, 53, grew up in Memphis and played against former pro and current coach Penny Hardaway. “Penny and I are good friends,” Mason said.