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Sports Shorts by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Sports Shorts by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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Beth Jones
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Florida-Florida State The Sunshine Showdown baseball game will now be played May 2 at 121 Financial Ballpark. Time will be announced at a later date. Any tickets purchased for the March 28 game will be honored for the May 2 game.
Keystone Heights hosts MotoSurf Games in April. Submitted photo

Keystone Heights hosts MotoSurf Games in April. Submitted photo

Keystone Heights hosts MotoSurf Games in April

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
A thrilling racing weekend returns to Keystone Heights April 21-23. The 2023 MotoSurf Games is a racing series for America’s best motorized surfboard racers. Divisions include juniors, women, men (hobby and pro), an electric challenge and skateboard race and a jetsurf tube fun race.
Fans attend a spring training game in Florida. Submitted photo

Fans attend a spring training game in Florida. Submitted photo

Fans flock to Florida for spring training games

Beth Jones
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Playing a full season of games for the first time in four years, a total of 1,425,259 fans attended 237 Florida spring training games over the course of 33 days, for an average of 6,014 fans per game.
Youth soccer teams hit the fields Wednesday at the Amelia Island Youth Soccer complex on Bailey Road for spring league action. Photo by Beth Jones\News-Leader

Youth soccer teams hit the fields Wednesday at the Amelia Island Youth Soccer complex on Bailey Road for spring league action. Photo by Beth Jones\News-Leader

In pictures: Spring season in full swing

Beth Jones
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Youth soccer teams hit the fields Wednesday at the Amelia Island Youth Soccer complex on Bailey Road for spring league action. Visit www.aiysoccer.com for information on the league.
Spring Fling Wheeled Thing. Submitted photo

Spring Fling Wheeled Thing. Submitted photo

In pictures: Spring fling wheeled thing

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Friends of Fernandina Skate Park held the inaugural Spring Fling Wheeled Thing Saturday at the Main Beach skate-park, with music, food trucks and fun for all.
Running wild at Wildlight's Run Wild 5K and Fun Run. Submitted photo

Running wild at Wildlight's Run Wild 5K and Fun Run. Submitted photo

In pictures: Running wild at Wildlight

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Wildlight’s Run Wild 5K and Fun Run welcomed more than 500 runners on March 11 for the inaugural race, hosted by 1st Place Sports. The scenic route led participants, ages 2-83, through the neighborhoods of the Wildlight community, showcasing trails and surrounded by nature.
First-place winners in the Federation Pétanque USA Southeast Regional Mixed Doubles Tournament on March 12 were Raymond Nielsen and Erica Nielsen, and secondplace finishers were Gary Montgomery and Tina Lamas, pictured from left. Submitted photo

First-place winners in the Federation Pétanque USA Southeast Regional Mixed Doubles Tournament on March 12 were Raymond Nielsen and Erica Nielsen, and secondplace finishers were Gary Montgomery and Tina Lamas, pictured from left. Submitted photo

Regional mixed doubles event held

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Amelia Island Boules Club hosted the Federation Pétanque USA SoutheastRegional Mixed Doubles Tournament on March 12. Theevent was well attended, with 64 players making up 32 teams.
The FBHS Lady Pirates (6-3) walloped Bishop Snyder 18-0. Submitted photo

The FBHS Lady Pirates (6-3) walloped Bishop Snyder 18-0. Submitted photo

LADY PIRATES BACK IN ACTION

Beth Jones
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Fernandina Beach High School softball team traveled to Bishop Snyder Monday after a hiatus for the spring break holiday. The FBHS Lady Pirates (6-3) walloped Bishop Snyder 18-0.
The host Fernandina Beach High School and West Nassau High School baseball teams in action during the 39th annual Diamond Classic at The Ballpark at Fernandina Beach. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

The host Fernandina Beach High School and West Nassau High School baseball teams in action during the 39th annual Diamond Classic at The Ballpark at Fernandina Beach. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Pirates 3-0 in 39th Diamond Classic

Beth Jones
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Pirates went 3-0 during the 39th annual Diamond Classic last week, pushing their record to 11-3. The host Fernandina Beach High School baseball team opened with a win over First Coast on Thursday. The Pirates edged the Buccaneers 7-6. Gage Dickerson and Caden Hartman had two hits apiece.