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YHS’s Thompson to play football at Valdosta State

YHS’s Thompson to play football at Valdosta State

YHS’s Thompson to play football at Valdosta State

Beth Jones
Friday, January 27, 2023
Jye Thompson, a senior at Yulee High School, will play football at Valdosta State University. Thompson made the second team All News4Jax team and second team All First Coast. He is currently a basktball player for the YHS Hornets.
Coach Jeremy Ferry, Caden Kubatzke, coach Eric Kubatzke and Enzo Gamba.

Coach Jeremy Ferry, Caden Kubatzke, coach Eric Kubatzke and Enzo Gamba.

Two Pirate wrestlers collect 100th career win

Beth Jones
Friday, January 27, 2023
Senior Caden Kubatzke and junior Enzo Gamba picked up their 100th career win last week. “They both achieved it on the same night,” said Eric Kubatzke, head werstling coach at Fernandina Beach High School. “It’s a really great accomplishment to hit 100 wins and not an easy road.
The start.

The start.

Third annual Florida Roots Trail Series foot race held

Beth Jones
Friday, January 27, 2023
The third annual Florida Roots Trail Series foot race was run over the weekend at Fort Clinch. The race, which has raised more than $8,000 for the Friends of Fort Clinch during its short existence, features three distances — 10K, 30K and Amelia Island’s only ultra marathon distance of 50K.
FBHS weightlifters host Yulee

FBHS weightlifters host Yulee

In pictures: FBHS weightlifters host Yulee

Beth Jones
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Fernandina Beach High School girls weightlifting team hosted Yulee High School on Jan. 17. The district meet is slated for Saturday at West Nassau High School.
Opening day for Yulee Basketball Association. Photo by Beth Jones\News-Leader

Opening day for Yulee Basketball Association. Photo by Beth Jones\News-Leader

In pictures: Opening day for Yulee Basketball Association

Beth Jones
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Yulee Basketball Association held opening day ceremonies and games on Saturday at Yulee Middle School. The league boasts 17 teams this season. Nassau Pride player Darius Sharpe and coach Julian Williams were on hand to show their support.
Jim Watson had his first hole-in-one, and was witnessed by John James, Ivy Cowles and Ted Manjoras.

Jim Watson had his first hole-in-one, and was witnessed by John James, Ivy Cowles and Ted Manjoras.

Watson aces 7th hole at Amelia

Beth Jones
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Jim Watson of Fernandina Beach was playing golf with his golfing buddies, the Amelia Island Marauders, at the Amelia River Golf Club on Tuesday, when he shot a hole-in-one on the par-three seventh hole, which played 146 yards. Watson used a 6 iron and a Titleist Pro V 1X golf ball.
Lady Flashes beat host Lady Hornets. Photo by Beth Jones

Lady Flashes beat host Lady Hornets. Photo by Beth Jones

In pictures: Lady Flashes beat host Lady Hornets

Beth Jones
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Yulee High School girls basketball team hosted Hilliard Tuesday night. The visiting Lady Flashes beat the Lady Hornets 62-12. Senior night is scheduled for Tuesday, prior to the 6 p.m. tip-off with Wolfson. YHS will recognize players Kyla Cornegay and Ashtyn Parsons and manager Rachel Darst.
Joe Bruce, the king master

Joe Bruce, the king master

Joe Bruce, the king master

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Joe and Pat Bruce moved to Amelia Island in 1988 and fell in love with our unique island and many fishing opportunities. The Bruce family also includes two daughters, Lori and Michelle, along with one son, Mike.