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Photos by Stephanie Nichols/special

Photos by Stephanie Nichols/special

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Mixed results for Fernandina Beach harriers

Beth Jones
Friday, October 21, 2022
Roy Benson For the News-Leader Tuesday would have been a great day for a cross country meet as it ushered in the first of cooler fall weather. Monday, however, was not a good running day.
Photos courtesy of Pam Bell Photography

Photos courtesy of Pam Bell Photography

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Pirates host district golf tournament Monday

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Photos courtesy of Pam Bell Photography The Fernandina Beach High School golf teams wrapped up the regular season this week. The Lady Pirates hosted West Nassau Wednesday at the Amelia River Golf Club for their season finale. The 5-8 Lady Pirates beat the Lady Warriors 203-243.
Lady Hornets, Lady Pirates play for district crown. Photo by Beth Jones, News-Leader

Lady Hornets, Lady Pirates play for district crown. Photo by Beth Jones, News-Leader

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Lady Hornets, Lady Pirates play for district crown

Beth Jones
Friday, October 21, 2022
It was an all-Nassau County final Thursday night in Yulee. The Fernandina Beach High School volleyball team (18-5) beat Paxon 25-11, 25-5, 25-15 in the first semifinal match Wednesday in the District 3-4A tournament at Yulee High School.
Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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Fernandina Beach High School celebrates homecoming 2022

Beth Jones
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Students danced the night away at Fernandina Beach High School’s homecoming dance Saturday, Oct. 8. Nevaeh Morris was crowned homecoming queen at the game alongside Aniya Taylor as homecoming princess.
The Fernandina Beach High School girls cross country team competes in the Katie Caples Invitational at Bishop Kenny Saturday. The team finished second. Photo by Stephanie Nichols.

The Fernandina Beach High School girls cross country team competes in the Katie Caples Invitational at Bishop Kenny Saturday. The team finished second. Photo by Stephanie Nichols.

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Lady Pirate runners successful at Bishop Kenny

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Roy Benson For the News-Leader Positions of the top six on the Lady Pirates cross country team continue to switch around more often than the Fed interest rates. The coaches just keep guessing.
Middle school volleyball teams battled Tuesday in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader.

Middle school volleyball teams battled Tuesday in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader.

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FBMS Lady Pirates host YMS Lady Hornets

Beth Jones
Friday, September 23, 2022
The Fernandina Beach Middle School volleyball team hosted Yulee on Tuesday night. The YMS Lady Hornets prevailed over their hosts in two sets. The FBMS Lady Pirates travel to Yulee Monday. Matches are slated for 5:45 p.m. (junior varsity) and 6:45 p.m. (varsity).
The Fernandina Beach Middle School football team hosted Episcopal Tuesday night. The FBMS Pirates prevailed to push their record to 2-0. Photo by Beth Jones.

The Fernandina Beach Middle School football team hosted Episcopal Tuesday night. The FBMS Pirates prevailed to push their record to 2-0. Photo by Beth Jones.

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FBMS Pirates 2-0 with shutout over Episcopal

Beth Jones
Friday, September 9, 2022
Fernandina Beach Middle School hosted Episcopal Tuesday night in the home opener for the Pirates and walked away with a 28-0 victory. “The boys came in focused and ready to go,” said Raleigh Green, head football coach at FBMS.
Vivianne Morales

Vivianne Morales

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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.

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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.