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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.
Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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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.

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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.
Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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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.
Fernandina Beach High School’s volleyball team (20-5) and fans celebrate the Lady Pirates’ win over Beachside Tuesday night. FBHS advanced to the region quarterfinal round and head to Bishop Kenny tonight to take on the top-seed Lady Crusaders. The match starts at 7 p.m. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach High School’s volleyball team (20-5) and fans celebrate the Lady Pirates’ win over Beachside Tuesday night. FBHS advanced to the region quarterfinal round and head to Bishop Kenny tonight to take on the top-seed Lady Crusaders. The match starts at 7 p.m. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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Lady Pirates win, head to Kenny tonight

Beth Jones
Friday, October 28, 2022
The Lady Pirates won their quarterfinal match Tuesday and are heading to Bishop Kenny tonight to take on the Lady Crusaders in a Region 1-4A semifinal showdown. The match starts at 7 p.m.
Yulee High School hosted Fernandina Beach Monday night in a makeup matchup. The game was postponed because of Hurricane Ian. Yulee won 21-14. Both teams play on the road Friday. Photos by Beth Jones News-Leader.

Yulee High School hosted Fernandina Beach Monday night in a makeup matchup. The game was postponed because of Hurricane Ian. Yulee won 21-14. Both teams play on the road Friday. Photos by Beth Jones News-Leader.

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Hornets beat Pirates 21-14 in Monday showdown

Beth Jones
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
After three narrow defeats, the Hornets got a win Monday night. The Yulee High School football team defeated Fernandina Beach 21-14. The two teams squeezed the makeup game between Friday night matchups. Both teams are now 4-4.
The Fernandina Beach High School volleyball team celebrate its second district title in a row Thursday night, beating host Yulee 3-0 in the championship game. The FBHS Lady Pirates advanced to the region playoffs and hosted Beachside High Tuesday in a region quarterfinal match. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader.

The Fernandina Beach High School volleyball team celebrate its second district title in a row Thursday night, beating host Yulee 3-0 in the championship game. The FBHS Lady Pirates advanced to the region playoffs and hosted Beachside High Tuesday in a region quarterfinal match. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader.

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Back-to-back district champs

Beth Jones
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Lady Pirates are district champs again. The Fernandina Beach High School volleyball team defeated the Lady Hornets 25-14, 25-23, 25-18 in the District 3-4A championship Thursday at Yulee, the same place the Lady Pirates captured the title last season.