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Lady Pirates compete in the New World Fall Spectacular at Cecil Field Saturday. Photo by Stephanie Nichols/Special

Lady Pirates compete in the New World Fall Spectacular at Cecil Field Saturday. Photo by Stephanie Nichols/Special

Pirates XC faster at New World Fall Spectacular

Beth Jones
Friday, October 20, 2023
The coaches of the boys and girls Pirate cross coun-try teams insisted it was not hyperbole. Both the name of the meet and the teams’ performances last Saturday were “spectacular.
Fernandina Beach beat Paxon and Yulee defeated West Nassau in Tuesday’s semifinal round of the district tournament at Yulee. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach beat Paxon and Yulee defeated West Nassau in Tuesday’s semifinal round of the district tournament at Yulee. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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Yulee, Fernandina play for district title

Beth Jones
Friday, October 20, 2023
Second-seed Fernandina Beach High School beat the Paxon Golden Eagles (No. 3 seed) 25-10, 25-8, 25-13 Tuesday in the semifinal round of the District 3-4A volleyball tournament in Yulee. “We’re super excited to take on the Yulee Hornets Thursday night,” said Kayla Duggan, head coach at FBHS.
Vessels on the water. Submitted photo

Vessels on the water. Submitted photo

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Club hosts interclub Ocean Challenge

Beth Jones
Thursday, October 19, 2023
The 2023 Georgia-Florida Ocean Challenge Race from St. Simons Island to Amelia Island was held on Oct. 7.
Morales and Lane at the gym on South 14th Street. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Morales and Lane at the gym on South 14th Street. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

2-time world champ

Beth Jones
Thursday, October 19, 2023
She did it again. Vivianne Morales is a two-time junior world champion. The 18-year-old from Fernandina Beach took first place in her division at the International Federation of Muaythai Associations 2023 Youth World Championships in Antalya, Turkey. She captured the title last year in Malaysia.
The Fernandina Beach High School girls cross country team celebrates its victory in the Coach Hope Memorial Invitational at the city golf course Saturday morning. The Lady Pirates bested the field of 20 teams, outscoring second-place Fletcher 23-105. Photo by Penny Glackin/Special

The Fernandina Beach High School girls cross country team celebrates its victory in the Coach Hope Memorial Invitational at the city golf course Saturday morning. The Lady Pirates bested the field of 20 teams, outscoring second-place Fletcher 23-105. Photo by Penny Glackin/Special

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Lady Pirates win

Beth Jones
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Coach Hope Memorial Invitational meet is alive again. The renamed meet was first held in 2019, skipped in 2020 because of COVID-19, introduced a new course design in 2021 and missed in 2022 because of scheduling complications.
AISC holds eighth race of season. Submitted photo

AISC holds eighth race of season. Submitted photo

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AISC holds eighth race of season

Beth Jones
Friday, September 29, 2023
Five sailboats from the Amelia Island Sailing Club raced on Saturday in Cumberland Sound. Two other boats had to withdraw because of last-minute issues and conflicts. It was a beautiful sunny day, with temperatures in the mid 80s.
Photo by Penny Glackin/Special

Photo by Penny Glackin/Special

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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

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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.