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Taylor Whelan and Matthew McNicholas, with head boys soccer coach Richard Barnard, Landon Hale and Zack Drawdy, with head football coach Kyle Dougherty, and Ashley Hall, with head volleyball coach Jenna Nelson, from left, are pictured after the five signed national letters of intent Wednesday. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Taylor Whelan and Matthew McNicholas, with head boys soccer coach Richard Barnard, Landon Hale and Zack Drawdy, with head football coach Kyle Dougherty, and Ashley Hall, with head volleyball coach Jenna Nelson, from left, are pictured after the five signed national letters of intent Wednesday. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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5 sign in Yulee, commit to play in college

Beth Jones
Friday, December 23, 2022
Five Yulee student-athletes signed national letters of intent to keep playing after high school. A ceremony was held at the school Wednesday to celebrate two soccer players, a pair of football players and a volleyball player, who all penned on early signing day.
Pickle ball 1st and 2nd place winners Dink-le-Bell team. Submitted photo.

Pickle ball 1st and 2nd place winners Dink-le-Bell team. Submitted photo.

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Pickleball Pirates host final round robin of year

Beth Jones
Friday, December 23, 2022
The Dink-le Bell round robin pickleball tournament fielded 14 mixed doubles teams on Saturday, ending in a final match between the winners of pools A and B in both first and second positions.
The Yulee Middle School boys soccer team defeated Fernandina Beach on Dec. 15 at Yulee High School. Submitted photo

The Yulee Middle School boys soccer team defeated Fernandina Beach on Dec. 15 at Yulee High School. Submitted photo

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Hornets county champs

Beth Jones
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Bowling with the pros. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Bowling with the pros. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

In pictures: Bowling with the pros

Beth Jones
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Yulee Bowling Center hosted a Professional Bowlers Association tournament over the weekend, but before they took to the lanes, they polished their forms Friday night playing with the amateurs, with pro-am tournaments for local children, pictured, and adults.
Run like the Dickens 2022. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Run like the Dickens 2022. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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In pictures: Run like the Dickens

Beth Jones
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The fifth annual Run Like the Dickens one-mile fun run was held Saturday morning at Main Beach. The event was hosted by the Salty Sports Society and the McArthur Family YMCA and held in conjunction with Dickens on Centre holiday festival.
YBA gearing up for season.

YBA gearing up for season.

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YBA gearing up for season

Beth Jones
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Yulee Basketball Association was invited to the Nassau Pride game Saturday at Yulee High School, top. The boys had an awesome time.
Photo by Stephanie Nichols/Special

Photo by Stephanie Nichols/Special

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Last surf contest of year

Beth Jones
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Eastern Surfing Association’s First Coast District will hold its final contest of 2022 Sunday at Main Beach.  Participants can register online at liveheats.com. The first heat will start at 8 a.m. The season has been made possible thanks to many local sponsors including Amelia Adventures.
Hornets host Broncos in home opener, photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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.

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

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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

Davis team tops AIGA tourney

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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.