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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
Vivianne Morales has three national titles to her credit.

Vivianne Morales has three national titles to her credit.

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Morales adds national titles to her collection

News Staff
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Despite discovering her passion for Muay Thai just three years ago, Vivianne Morales, 16, of Fernandina Beach holds three national titles in her division.
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.

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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.
Surfers hit the water Saturday for the season’s first contest.

Surfers hit the water Saturday for the season’s first contest.

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First Contest of the season held

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The First Coast District of the Eastern Surfing Association held its first contest of the 2022 season on Saturday. Waves came in at one to two feet, just enough to hold a contest. The first three scheduled contests were canceled because of the lack of waves.
Pictured are, from left, Geoffrey Brauda, Kirk Mitchell, Zachary Sculthorpe, Glenn Sculthorpe, Kristopher Mitchell, Stephanie Willaford and Isaac Youmans.

Pictured are, from left, Geoffrey Brauda, Kirk Mitchell, Zachary Sculthorpe, Glenn Sculthorpe, Kristopher Mitchell, Stephanie Willaford and Isaac Youmans.

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Nassau County athletes compete in State Summer Games

Beth Jones
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Five Nassau County Special Olympic cycling athletes and one unified partner competed in the annual 2022 Special Olympics Florida State Games Friday and Saturday at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista.
The Fernandina Beach High School varsity baseball team.

The Fernandina Beach High School varsity baseball team.

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Pirates eliminated by The Villages Charter 2-1

Beth Jones
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team (16-10) lost to The Villages Charter School 2-1 Tuesday night in the Region 1-3A championship game.