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Game day every Saturday for Yulee Basketball Association

Game day every Saturday for Yulee Basketball Association

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Game day every Saturday for Yulee Basketball Association

Beth Jones
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Yulee Basketball Asociation held opening day ceremonies Jan. 21 at Yulee Middle School on Miner Road. The league boasts 17 teams. Gamers are played every Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. and running through 6 p.m. Admissions is free
The Fernandina Beach High School boys and girls basketball teams hosted Yulee Saturday night. The YHS boys host FBHS Friday for a rematch. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

The Fernandina Beach High School boys and girls basketball teams hosted Yulee Saturday night. The YHS boys host FBHS Friday for a rematch. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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In pictures: Hornets, Lady Pirates victorious

Beth Jones
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Pirates (9-11) hosted the Hornets (11-11) Saturday night, and the Yulee High School boys basketball team prevailed 57-44. Yulee jumped out to a 12-7 first-quarter lead and led 27-16 at halftime. Senior guard Jye Thompson led Yulee with a double-double.

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2023 Governor’s Baseball Dinner slated for Feb. 16

Beth Jones
Friday, January 27, 2023
After a two-year hiatus, the Governor’s Baseball Dinner returns to throw out the first pitch of the 2023 Florida Grapefruit League season. The 2023 Governor’s Baseball Dinner will be held Feb. 16 at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, the hometown of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
YHS’s Thompson to play football at Valdosta State

YHS’s Thompson to play football at Valdosta State

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YHS’s Thompson to play football at Valdosta State

Beth Jones
Friday, January 27, 2023
Jye Thompson, a senior at Yulee High School, will play football at Valdosta State University. Thompson made the second team All News4Jax team and second team All First Coast. He is currently a basktball player for the YHS Hornets.
Coach Jeremy Ferry, Caden Kubatzke, coach Eric Kubatzke and Enzo Gamba.

Coach Jeremy Ferry, Caden Kubatzke, coach Eric Kubatzke and Enzo Gamba.

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Two Pirate wrestlers collect 100th career win

Beth Jones
Friday, January 27, 2023
Senior Caden Kubatzke and junior Enzo Gamba picked up their 100th career win last week. “They both achieved it on the same night,” said Eric Kubatzke, head werstling coach at Fernandina Beach High School. “It’s a really great accomplishment to hit 100 wins and not an easy road.
FBHS weightlifters host Yulee

FBHS weightlifters host Yulee

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In pictures: FBHS weightlifters host Yulee

Beth Jones
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Fernandina Beach High School girls weightlifting team hosted Yulee High School on Jan. 17. The district meet is slated for Saturday at West Nassau High School.
Opening day for Yulee Basketball Association. Photo by Beth Jones\News-Leader

Opening day for Yulee Basketball Association. Photo by Beth Jones\News-Leader

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In pictures: Opening day for Yulee Basketball Association

Beth Jones
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Yulee Basketball Association held opening day ceremonies and games on Saturday at Yulee Middle School. The league boasts 17 teams this season. Nassau Pride player Darius Sharpe and coach Julian Williams were on hand to show their support.