Sports

Vivianne Morales

Vivianne Morales

Morales a world champion

Beth Jones
Friday, September 9, 2022
She held multiple national titles when she traveled to Malaysia for the International Federation of Muaythai Associations Youth World Championships. Now, Vivianne Morales, 16, of Fernandina Beach is a junior world champ. Morales’ semifinal opponent hailed from Vietnam.
Skate Jam 2022

Skate Jam 2022

Skate Jam

Beth Jones
Thursday, September 8, 2022
More than 70 skateboarders competed at the seventh annual Terry Kelly Skate Jam at Main Beach Skate Park on Aug. 27. The nonprofit organization, Friends of Fernandina Skate Park, spearheaded by Wally Borrero, organized the event, which included skateboarders of all ages.
While the focus of this project centers around the football field, site plans for the recreation facility indicated the owners wish to construct three additional multipurpose courts, one of which would be surrounded by more than 800 bleacher seats. Submitted.

While the focus of this project centers around the football field, site plans for the recreation facility indicated the owners wish to construct three additional multipurpose courts, one of which would be surrounded by more than 800 bleacher seats. Submitted.

New sports facility on the horizon for Yulee

Marissa Mahoney
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
A recent Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting saw two applicants reveal plans for a new sports facility on Goodbread Road – roughly 0.6 miles away from Yulee Sports Complex.
The Fernandina Beach High School volleyball team hosted Yulee Tuesday. The host Lady Pirates won 3-1, pushing their record to 3-0.

The Fernandina Beach High School volleyball team hosted Yulee Tuesday. The host Lady Pirates won 3-1, pushing their record to 3-0.

Lady Pirates beat Lady Hornets in home opener

Beth Jones
Sunday, September 4, 2022
The Lady Pirates hosted Yulee Tuesday in their home opener at Pirate Gym. The Fernandina Beach High School volleyball team (3-0) defeated the visiting Lady Hornets 25-18, 25-9, 17-25, 25-11. “Both teams, JV and varsity, are doing quite well,” FBHS coach Damon Gordon said.
The Fernandina Beach High School cross country teams competed in the Fletcher Nor’Eastern 5K Classic.

The Fernandina Beach High School cross country teams competed in the Fletcher Nor’Eastern 5K Classic.

Pirate cross country off to quick start

Guest Columnist
Friday, September 2, 2022
Bang! The 2022 cross country season started fast a week ago, and within five days, the Fernandina Beach High School teams had run two meets. Head Coaches Bill Beaumont (boys) and Dave Reinhart (girls) had an efficient way to evaluate the talent in the recent record turnout of 62 harriers.
City will not charge fees to youth sports leagues.

City will not charge fees to youth sports leagues.

City will not charge fees to youth sports leagues

Julia Roberts
Monday, August 22, 2022
Youth sports leagues will not pay any additional fees to play on fields in the city of Fernandina Beach after the City Commission took no action on a proposal to require payment to help cover the costs of maintaining the facilities. At the Aug.
Pinson, 17, of Fernandina Beach recently competed in the World Street Skateboarding Championships in Rome, Italy, an Olympic qualifier for Paris in 2024. Submitted.

Pinson, 17, of Fernandina Beach recently competed in the World Street Skateboarding Championships in Rome, Italy, an Olympic qualifier for Paris in 2024. Submitted.

Pinson to compete in Jacksonville

Beth Jones
Friday, July 15, 2022
Fans of local skateboard phenom Poe Pinson can catch her in action a little closer to home this weekend. She will be competing in the Street League Skateboarding championship tour event Saturday and Sunday at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville.
The annual Kingfish Tournament and Fishing Rodeo are slated for Aug. 6. Pictured are participants in last year’s event.

The annual Kingfish Tournament and Fishing Rodeo are slated for Aug. 6. Pictured are participants in last year’s event.

39th annual Fishing Rodeo Aug. 6

Beth Jones
Friday, July 8, 2022
The 39th Fernandina Beach Fishing Rodeo, presented by the Nassau Sport Fishing Association, will be held Aug. 6 at the Fernandina Harbor Marina. It is sanctioned by the Southern Kingfish Association as part of its 2022 Tournament Trail national championship series.
The Yulee High School football team played at Tocoi Creek Thursday in a spring matchup. The Yulee Hornets beat the Toros 44-13. The 2022 season opens Aug. 26.

The Yulee High School football team played at Tocoi Creek Thursday in a spring matchup. The Yulee Hornets beat the Toros 44-13. The 2022 season opens Aug. 26.

Hornets top Tocoi Creek Toros 44-13

Beth Jones
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The Yulee High School football team traveled to Tocoi Creek Thursday night for spring matchup. The YHS Hornets prevailed 44-13. Chris Turner was 45 of 51 for 486 passing yards and four touchdowns. Zack Drawdy had 14 catches for 178 yards and a pair of touchdowns.