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Jim Watson had his first hole-in-one, and was witnessed by John James, Ivy Cowles and Ted Manjoras.

Jim Watson had his first hole-in-one, and was witnessed by John James, Ivy Cowles and Ted Manjoras.

Watson aces 7th hole at Amelia

Beth Jones
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Jim Watson of Fernandina Beach was playing golf with his golfing buddies, the Amelia Island Marauders, at the Amelia River Golf Club on Tuesday, when he shot a hole-in-one on the par-three seventh hole, which played 146 yards. Watson used a 6 iron and a Titleist Pro V 1X golf ball.
Lady Flashes beat host Lady Hornets. Photo by Beth Jones

Lady Flashes beat host Lady Hornets. Photo by Beth Jones

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In pictures: Lady Flashes beat host Lady Hornets

Beth Jones
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Yulee High School girls basketball team hosted Hilliard Tuesday night. The visiting Lady Flashes beat the Lady Hornets 62-12. Senior night is scheduled for Tuesday, prior to the 6 p.m. tip-off with Wolfson. YHS will recognize players Kyla Cornegay and Ashtyn Parsons and manager Rachel Darst.
Joe Bruce, the king master

Joe Bruce, the king master

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Joe Bruce, the king master

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Joe and Pat Bruce moved to Amelia Island in 1988 and fell in love with our unique island and many fishing opportunities. The Bruce family also includes two daughters, Lori and Michelle, along with one son, Mike.
Youth hoops league opens season at YMCA.

Youth hoops league opens season at YMCA.

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Youth hoops league opens season at YMCA

Beth Jones
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
More than 300 children are participating in the McArthur Family YMCA’s youth basketball league this winter, and games were in full swing Saturday morning the Y on Citrona Drive in Fernandina Beach. Games are played Friday nights and Saturdays.

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Galpin aces No. 9 west...again

Beth Jones
Friday, January 6, 2023
Fernandina Beach Women's Golf Association member Vickie Galpin had a hole-in-one on No. 9 west at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club. This was her second ace on that hole.  
Growing the Game, a program through the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, which allowed the youths to engage with Notre Dame football players.

Growing the Game, a program through the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, which allowed the youths to engage with Notre Dame football players.

In pictures: Growing the Game

Beth Jones
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Nassau County youth football players participated in Growing the Game, a program through the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, which allowed the youths to engage with Notre Dame football players while they were practicing at Fernandina Beach High School last week.
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.