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Hornets host Broncos in home opener, photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

In pictures: Hornets host Broncos in home opener

Beth Jones

Thursday, December 8, 2022

The Yulee High School wrestling team took on Middleburg Wednesday afternoon in the Hornets’ home opener. The YHS grapplers compete at Hernando this weekend and travel to Florida D&B Dec. 14. They host the Yulee Duals Dec. 16-17.

FBHS wrestlers in action over the weekend include, clockwise from top left, Enzo Gamba, Cael Kubatzke, Elijah Smith, Gauge Housely and Nik Saldana.

Pirate grapplers compete in 4-state tourney

News Staff

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The Pirate grapplers saw their first action over the weekend. They were among wrestlers from four different states competing in the Border Wars tournament at South Walton High School in Santa Rosa Friday and Saturday.

Davis team tops AIGA tourney

Beth Jones

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

he Amelia Island Guides Association ran a very successful backwater fishing tournament over the weekend with excellent weather conditions. The big event, which attracted some 40 fishing teams, was held from the Old Towne Marina on Egans Creek.

Friends of the Fernandina Beach Golf Club presented certificates of appreciation to two members recently.

Appreciation from Friends of the Fernandina Beach Golf Club

Beth Jones

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Friends of the Fernandina Beach Golf Club presented certificates of appreciation to two members recently. Pictured, from left, are Lee Murray, president of the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Golf Club; Kent Johnson and Ron Ferrell, left.

The Fernandina Beach High School boys basketball team hosted the Stanton Blue Devils Friday night in the Pirates’ season opener. Photos by Beth Jones.

Pirates host Stanton in home opener

Beth Jones

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The Fernandina Beach High School boys basketball team suffered its first defeat of the season at home Saturday against Hilliard (1-1). The visiting Flashes won 65-35 over the Pirates. The night before, the Pirates beat Stanton 55-46 at Pirate Gym.

FBMS soccer teams host YMS. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

In pictures: FBMS soccer teams host YMS

Beth Jones

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

The Fernandina Beach Middle School soccer teams hosted Yulee on Friday night. The girls’ game ended in a 1-1 stalemate, and the FBMS boys beat YMS 2-0. The teams are idle this week and will resume play after the holiday hiatus.

The Nassau Pride took on the Columbus Skyhawks Saturday night in American Basketball Association action at Yulee High School. The Pride takes on the Florida Sunblazers on the road Saturday and is back home Dec. 3 with Gulf Coast Hoopers. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. at YHS. Visit www.nassaupride.com. Photos by Sean Rollo/Special

In pictures: Nassau Pride takes on Skyhawks in home opener

Beth Jones

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Schreiber Hornets' head coach

Beth Jones

Friday, November 18, 2022

Retirement didn’t last long for Matt Schreiber. Just one basketball season, in fact. The longtime coach is the new head coach for the varsity boys basketball team at Yulee High School.

Season tip-off for Lady Hornets

In Pictures: Season tip-off for Lady Hornets

News Staff

Friday, November 18, 2022

The Yulee High School girls basketball team opened the 2022-23 season Wednesday night at home with Beachside. The visitors prevailed 56-24. The YHS Lady Hornets, under new head coach Laquanda Dawkins Prince, hosted Clay Thursday.

Representing Fernandina Beach High School at the golf state championships were, from left, Decah McDaniel, Tanner Millar, Sean Benjamin, Noah Reynolds, Colby Albert, Sady Campbell and coach Christina Steffen.

Pirates place eighth in the state; Campbell 22nd

Beth Jones

Friday, November 18, 2022

Pirate golf was well-represented Tuesday and Wednesday during the 2A state championship at the Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills. The Fernandina Beach High School boys team qualified, and individually, Sady Campbell competed in the girls tournament.