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Amelia National Ladies Golf Association closed out its 2022-23 season with a scramble and luncheon. Submitted photo

It's a wrap

Beth Jones

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

On Tuesday, May 9, the Amelia National Ladies Golf Association closed out its 2022-23 season with a scramble and luncheon. There are currently 38 members in the LGA, above.

Yulee Hornets beat Wolfson, Tocoi Creek. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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Yulee Hornets beat Wolfson, Tocoi Creek

Beth Jones

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The Hornets won both of its matchups Friday night. The Yulee High School beat Wolfson 14-0 and Tocoi Creek 5-0 in the spring out-ing. Teonte Artis-Croxton had 18 carries for 105 yards and a touchdown on the night for Yulee. Coen Brehmer had 13 carries for 55 yards and a score.

The Fernandina Beach High School football team traveled to Ribault Thursday night to play in its spring game. Photos by Penny Glackin/Special

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PIRATES FALL TO TROJANS IN SPRING MATCHUP

Beth Jones

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The Fernandina Beach High School football team traveled to Ribault Thursday night to play in its spring game. The FBHS Pirates lost to the host Trojans. FBHS is back in action Aug. 18, when the Pirates host the Hilliard Flashes.

Gymnasts at state. Submitted photo

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Gymnasts at state

Beth Jones

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Fantastic Gymnastics had 35 girls qualify for the state championships in Lakeland and Wesley Chapel. The gymnasts are currently training for the next level. Summer camp dates are June 19-22 and July 17-20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $140 for registered gymnasts and $160 for non-registered.

FBMS Pirates compete at state. Submitted photo

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FBMS Pirates compete at state

Beth Jones

Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Fernandina Beach Middle School track and field team sent 14 athletes to the state track meet May 12 and 13 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, with some recording personal bests and setting new school records.

Signing day at Yulee High School. Photo by Penny Glackin/Special

Signing day at Yulee High School

Beth Jones

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Yulee High School had six student-athletes sign national letters of intent May 12 to compete on the collegiate level.

Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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PIRATES TRAVEL THURSDAY; HORNETS HOST FRIDAY

Beth Jones

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The Fernandina Beach High School football team practiced Monday afternoon as it prepares for its spring matchup. The FBHS Pirates play at Ribault Thursday. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The Yulee High School football team is at home Friday, hosting Wolfson and Tocoi Creek beginning at 6 p.m.

The season came to an end on their home field Tuesday, when the Pirates lost to Wolfson 6-2 in a Region 1-3A quarterfinal matchup. Photos by penny Glackin/special

Wolfson ends Pirates’ playoff run

Beth Jones

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The season came to an end on their home field Tuesday, when the Pirates lost to Wolfson 6-2 in a Region 1-3A quarterfinal matchup.

Seasoned sea trout fishermen will cast net live shrimp holding on the bottom, which are marked with their boat’s fish finder. Photo by Terry Lacoss/Special

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Hook a shrimp

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Pictured are, from left, Mia Fitzgerald, Janet Wood-ward, Ann Gutter, Sue Riegler and Sue Lansdell. Submitted photo

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Gutter tourney champ

Beth Jones

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The Ladies Golf Association at the Golf Club of Amelia Island held its two-week Championship Tournament April 27 and May 4. Ann Gutter played against a very competitive field to win. Under tough course conditions, Gutter shot 89 and 82, for a 171 two-week total.