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Santiago Barrera is the first student to earn a black belt from Dojo Fernandina. He successfully completed training in West Virginia. Submitted photo

Santiago Barrera is the first student to earn a black belt from Dojo Fernandina. He successfully completed training in West Virginia. Submitted photo

Barrera earns school’s first black belt

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Fernandina Dojo, which opened its doors in 2019, has its first black belt. Santiago Barrera, an 18-year-old student at Yulee High School, has trained in every martial art offered at the school and is part of the competition team. He has traveled across the U.S.
ernandina Beach High School golfers rubbed elbows with the pros Wednesday, the day before The Players Championship teed off at Marriott at Sawgrass. Submitted photo

ernandina Beach High School golfers rubbed elbows with the pros Wednesday, the day before The Players Championship teed off at Marriott at Sawgrass. Submitted photo

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Pirate golfers learn golf, more from TPC pros

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Fernandina Beach High School golf teams, along with other area schools, were invited to a Fellowship of Christian Athletes event Wednesday at the Marriott at Sawgrass.
The Lady Pirates hosted the Lady Warriors Thursday to kick off the FHSAA’s inaugural girls flag football season. FBHS plays at Baker Thursday. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

The Lady Pirates hosted the Lady Warriors Thursday to kick off the FHSAA’s inaugural girls flag football season. FBHS plays at Baker Thursday. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Girls flag football makes its FHSAA debut

Beth Jones
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Girls flag football is being recognized by the Florida High School Athletic Association for the first time this spring, and Fernandina Beach High School hosted West Nassau Thursday to kick off the inaugural season. “Trying to build this thing from the ground up,” said D.J.
Hannah, Matricardi commit. Submitted photos

Hannah, Matricardi commit. Submitted photos

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Hannah, Matricardi commit

Beth Jones
Friday, March 3, 2023
Yulee High School freshman short stop and pitcher Tripp Hannah committed to play baseball at Oklahoma State University on Feb. 3. Hannah is the 190th ranked player in the country and 29th ranked player in the state of Florida in the 2026 class by Perfect Game.
5 Hornet grapplers state bound. Submitted photo

5 Hornet grapplers state bound. Submitted photo

5 Hornet grapplers state bound

Beth Jones
Friday, March 3, 2023
“We had a pretty good weekend overall,” said Yulee High School wrestling coach Brandon Crowder. The Hornet grapplers finished fourth as a team in the region tournament, and five wrestlers qualified for the state finals this weekend.
Hornets host Pirates in first track meet of season. Photo by Beth Jones

Hornets host Pirates in first track meet of season. Photo by Beth Jones

In pictures: Hornets host Pirates in first track meet of season

Beth Jones
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Yulee High School hosted Fernandina Beach Monday in the programs’ first track meets of the season. The FBHS boys, with 269 points, beat Yulee with 224. The FBHS girls beat Yulee 256-199. For full results, visit jactiming.com.

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Jax auto show this weekend

Beth Jones
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The 37th annual Jacksonville International Auto Show will take place all weekend at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center concluding Sunday. Only at the Jacksonville International Auto Show can attendees compare models, designs, styles, options and pricing from 18 different manufacturers.
Hornets beat Crusaders to clinch region championship. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Hornets beat Crusaders to clinch region championship. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

In pictures: Hornets beat Crusaders to clinch region championship

Beth Jones
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Hornets keep writing history, beating Bishop Kenny Wednesday night in their latest chapter. The Yulee High School boys soccer team (18-2-1) beat host Kenny 2-1 in the Region 1-4A championship. Yulee scored 16 minutes into Wednesday’s match. The Crusaders answered with 26 minutes to play.
Pirate netters back on the court Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Pirate netters back on the court Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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Pirate netters back on the court

Beth Jones
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The high school tennis season is in full swing, and the Fernandina Beach High School teams have two matches in the books. The FBHS netters traveled to Yulee Thursday, and the Lady Pirates beat the host Hornets 7-0.
Hornets captured their first playoff victory. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Hornets captured their first playoff victory. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Hornets capture their first playoff victory

Beth Jones
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Hornets captured their first playoff victory in school history Wednesday. The Yulee High School boys soccer team (16-2-1) edged West Florida 2-0 in a region quarterfinal match and advanced to Saturday’s semifinal round, where they face top-seed Wakulla. The match starts at 7 p.m.