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The Pirate swimmers competing at region includes, from left, Cole Misciagna, Jacob Kovalcik, Annie McKenzie, Brooklyn Martinez, Neriah Giedrys, Ivy Bradley, Cora Foxwell-Jones, Alex Rousselow, Logan Cook, Nate Janzow, Ryan Roettger, Elizabeth Hernandez, Alex Vobril, Zoe Fina, Alex Shurter, Emelia Tuso and Hampton Walker. Not pictured: Cora Tilton. Submitted photo.

The Pirate swimmers competing at region includes, from left, Cole Misciagna, Jacob Kovalcik, Annie McKenzie, Brooklyn Martinez, Neriah Giedrys, Ivy Bradley, Cora Foxwell-Jones, Alex Rousselow, Logan Cook, Nate Janzow, Ryan Roettger, Elizabeth Hernandez, Alex Vobril, Zoe Fina, Alex Shurter, Emelia Tuso and Hampton Walker. Not pictured: Cora Tilton. Submitted photo.

Pirate swimmers make splash at region, head to state

Beth Jones
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Pirates hadn’t had a state qualifier in swimming in six years, until last season. Two qualified. This season, a host of Fernandina Beach High School swimmers will head to state. The 2A meet was slated for Saturday, but because of the storm, will be held Nov. 19 in Stuart.
Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Hornets heading to Baker

Beth Jones
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Hornets (6-4) punched their ticket to the playoffs with last week’s 35-7 win over host Pedro Menendez of St. Augustine. “This week, we had a do-or-die situation,” said Kyle Dougherty, head football coach at Yulee High School. “As a team, we responded.
Castellani, Johns and Gillette on senior night at the FBHS final football game last week.

Castellani, Johns and Gillette on senior night at the FBHS final football game last week.

AVCA honors for trio of Lady Pirates

Beth Jones
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The American Volleyball Coaches Association recently recognized three Fernandina Beach High School senior volleyball players for their performances this season. Ella Johns, a 5-foot-11 outside hitter for the FBHS Lady Pirates, was named an AVCA High School All-Region player.
The Fernandina Beach High School boys golf team, which includes, from left, Tanner Millar, Decah McDaniel, Sean Benjamin, Brady Steffen, Noah Reynolds and Colby Albert with coach Christina Steffen, at the Region 1-2A tournament Tuesday. Submitted photo.

The Fernandina Beach High School boys golf team, which includes, from left, Tanner Millar, Decah McDaniel, Sean Benjamin, Brady Steffen, Noah Reynolds and Colby Albert with coach Christina Steffen, at the Region 1-2A tournament Tuesday. Submitted photo.

Pirates, Lady Pirate qualify for state championship

Beth Jones
Friday, November 4, 2022
The Fernandina Beach High School boys golf team and, competing individually for the girls, Sady Campbell placed fourth, respectively, in the Region 1-2A tournament Tuesday. On Thursday, head coach Christina Steffen learned everyone is heading to state.

How one golfing veteran helps another

Holly Dorman
Friday, November 4, 2022
Coming home can be difficult for a veteran. Shauna Snyder and the On Course Foundation aim to make it easier. Snyder — a Fernandina Beach local and avid golfer — is the military liaison and employment manager for the On Course Foundation.
Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Bishop Kenny ends Lady Pirates’ season

Beth Jones
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The Lady Pirates’ stellar season came to an end Friday night at Bishop Kenny. The Fernandina Beach High School volleyball team (20-6) lost to Bishop Kenny 25-12, 25-14, 25-20 in a Region 1-4A semifinal matchup.
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Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Hornets wallop Warriors; Pirates fall to Wildcats

Beth Jones
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The Hornets pushed their record to 5-4 with Friday’s 35-6 win over host West Nassau. The Yulee High School football team caps the regular season this week at Menendez in St. Augustine. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Yulee jumped out to a 28-0 first-quarter lead Friday and tacked on one more in the third.
Aislinn Bell, Lauren Quinn and Callie Nesbitt celebrate the Lady Pirates’ eighth-place finish. Photos by Stephanie Nichols/special.

Aislinn Bell, Lauren Quinn and Callie Nesbitt celebrate the Lady Pirates’ eighth-place finish. Photos by Stephanie Nichols/special.

Cross country is a numbers game

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Roy Benson For the News-Leader... In the three short months of August, September and October, five freshman girls at Fernandina Beach High School learned that “XC” spelled cross country.
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Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Pirates travel to Baker; Hornets take on host Warriors

Beth Jones
Friday, October 28, 2022
The 4-4 Pirates travel to Baker County tonight, and the 4-4 Hornets head to Callahan to take on the West Nassau Warriors. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The Yulee High School football team is coming off its 21-14 win over the Fernandina Beach Pirates Monday night.