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Camilla Clarke, second from right, a high school student at Bolles High School in Jacksonville, and resident of Fernandina Beach, participated in a signing ceremony Wednesday at Bolles. Clarke has committed to throw for the Howard University track and field team. Submitted photo

Camilla Clarke, second from right, a high school student at Bolles High School in Jacksonville, and resident of Fernandina Beach, participated in a signing ceremony Wednesday at Bolles. Clarke has committed to throw for the Howard University track and field team. Submitted photo

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Fernandina Beach resident signs to throw for Howard University

News Staff
Friday, April 17, 2026
Camilla Clarke, a Fernandina Beach resident and track standout, has committed to compete at Howard University. Clarke is a high school senior at Bolles High School. A signing ceremony was held for Clarke and several other Bolles student-athletes on Wednesday at the school in Jacksonville.
FBHS baseball faced off Friday with Savannah Christian. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

FBHS baseball faced off Friday with Savannah Christian. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates, Hornets end regular seasons on high-notes

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The business end of the season is here as the Yulee Hornets and Fernandina Pirates vie for district crowns.
Fernandina Beach, Yulee and West Nassau high school beach volleyball teams competed against each other April 10 at Main Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach, Yulee and West Nassau high school beach volleyball teams competed against each other April 10 at Main Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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High School Beach volleyball: Hornets, Pirates, Warriors compete at Main Beach

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Last week, the Fernandina Beach, Yulee and West Nassau high school beach volleyball teams converged on Main Beach to compete. The Hornets and Pirates both beat the Warriors in all five matches earning 5-0 team wins. The Hornets prevailed against the Pirates 3-2.
Hornets celebrate after Myla Smith’s touchdown early in Wednesday’s contest. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Hornets celebrate after Myla Smith’s touchdown early in Wednesday’s contest. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Hornets await district opponent, end regular season with close loss amid 30 mph winds

Nick Blank
Friday, April 10, 2026
Facing brutal winds, Yulee flag football lost a defensive struggle 7-6 to the Tocoi Creek Toros on Wednesday night. Despite scoring on their first possession, the Hornets missed the extra point conversion on a sack and led for most of the contest.
Fernandina Beach High School Junior Beckham Rohe makes a tackle in a game against Fort White in the 2025-26 season. Rohe earned First Team Defense, All SSAA Atlantic; and Second Team Defense, All Northeast Florida. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach High School Junior Beckham Rohe makes a tackle in a game against Fort White in the 2025-26 season. Rohe earned First Team Defense, All SSAA Atlantic; and Second Team Defense, All Northeast Florida. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates earn All NE Florida and All SSAA Atlantic honors

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Florida High School Football released the All Northeast Florida teams and the All SSAA Atlantic Team last week, recognizing several Pirate players' efforts in the 2025-2026 season.
Trace Farmer hits an RBI double for Fernandina Beach High School in a game Friday against Fleming Island. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Trace Farmer hits an RBI double for Fernandina Beach High School in a game Friday against Fleming Island. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates, Hornets to close out season

Nick Blank
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Fernandina Beach’s and Yulee High’s baseball teams face a tough final slate of games before both head to districts. The Pirates (18-4) beat Tocoi Creek High 6-5 on Thursday before dropping a tight 4-2 contest to Fleming Island. On Monday, they recovered and beat Ridgeview on the road 6-0.
Surfers Aiden Flynn, CJ Rogers and Noah Poteat were out on the water Sunday at Main Beach. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Surfers Aiden Flynn, CJ Rogers and Noah Poteat were out on the water Sunday at Main Beach. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

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Local Lens: Spring surfin' on Amelia Island

Marisa DeMar
Friday, April 3, 2026
Surfers Aiden Flynn, CJ Rogers and Noah Poteat were out on the water Sunday at Main Beach.
Yulee High School flag football took on Nease on March 31. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Yulee High School flag football took on Nease on March 31. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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High School Flag Football: Top-ranked Hornets head into home stretch

Ashley Chandler
Friday, April 3, 2026
The Yulee High School flag football team has developed a taste for winning this season, serving up losses for more opponents than not. On Tuesday, the Lady Hornets got a spoon full of their own medicine.
Yulee High School baseball faced Eagle’s View on March 30. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Yulee High School baseball faced Eagle’s View on March 30. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Yulee breezes past Eagle’s View; Pirates reach 16-3

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Close to the homestretch, Fernandina Beach and Yulee baseball teams are rounding out the season with tough contests. On Monday night, Yulee (8-12) took down Eagle’s View 7-1 in a spirited performance at home, complementing an 8-2 win over Hilliard on Friday.