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First-place winners in the Federation Pétanque USA Southeast Regional Mixed Doubles Tournament on March 12 were Raymond Nielsen and Erica Nielsen, and secondplace finishers were Gary Montgomery and Tina Lamas, pictured from left. Submitted photo

First-place winners in the Federation Pétanque USA Southeast Regional Mixed Doubles Tournament on March 12 were Raymond Nielsen and Erica Nielsen, and secondplace finishers were Gary Montgomery and Tina Lamas, pictured from left. Submitted photo

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Regional mixed doubles event held

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Amelia Island Boules Club hosted the Federation Pétanque USA SoutheastRegional Mixed Doubles Tournament on March 12. Theevent was well attended, with 64 players making up 32 teams.
The FBHS Lady Pirates (6-3) walloped Bishop Snyder 18-0. Submitted photo

The FBHS Lady Pirates (6-3) walloped Bishop Snyder 18-0. Submitted photo

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LADY PIRATES BACK IN ACTION

Beth Jones
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Fernandina Beach High School softball team traveled to Bishop Snyder Monday after a hiatus for the spring break holiday. The FBHS Lady Pirates (6-3) walloped Bishop Snyder 18-0.
The host Fernandina Beach High School and West Nassau High School baseball teams in action during the 39th annual Diamond Classic at The Ballpark at Fernandina Beach. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

The host Fernandina Beach High School and West Nassau High School baseball teams in action during the 39th annual Diamond Classic at The Ballpark at Fernandina Beach. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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Pirates 3-0 in 39th Diamond Classic

Beth Jones
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Pirates went 3-0 during the 39th annual Diamond Classic last week, pushing their record to 11-3. The host Fernandina Beach High School baseball team opened with a win over First Coast on Thursday. The Pirates edged the Buccaneers 7-6. Gage Dickerson and Caden Hartman had two hits apiece.
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1,000 career points for Thompson

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Jye Thompson reached a milestone during his high school basketball career this winter. The Yulee High School senior reached the 1,000 career point mark, and he did it in three seasons. “I had been keeping track,” he said. “The whole goal of this year was to reach 1,000 points.
The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team is hosting the 39th annual Diamond Classic this week. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team is hosting the 39th annual Diamond Classic this week. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Diamond Classic in full swing

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team is hosting the 39th annual Diamond Classic this week, with games scheduled today and Saturday. The action kicked off Thursday, when the host FBHS Pirates (7-3) faced First Coast at The Ballpark at Fernandina Beach on Hickory Street.
The Yulee High School weightlifting team hosted Bishop Kenny on Wednesday. The Hornet lifters compete in the Suwannee Invitational March 16. The tournament begins at 4:30 p.m. Photos by Chuck Lewis/special

The Yulee High School weightlifting team hosted Bishop Kenny on Wednesday. The Hornet lifters compete in the Suwannee Invitational March 16. The tournament begins at 4:30 p.m. Photos by Chuck Lewis/special

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In photos: Hornet lifters host Crusaders

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 9, 2023
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.
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.