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Fernandina Beach High School hosted boys and girls tennis districts from April 14-16. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach High School hosted boys and girls tennis districts from April 14-16. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

FBHS girls tennis earns district title, boys take second

The Fernandina Beach High School boys and girls tennis teams’ performances in districts last week clinched their spots in the regional tournament; and the girl’s doubles team earned an automatic bid to state.
The Pirates celebrate earning the district title last week. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Pirates celebrate earning the district title last week. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

DISTRICT CHAMPS: Pirates put away Warriors early to seal title

With a 10-0 win over the West Nassau Warriors on Thursday to clinch back-to-back District wins, the Fernandina Beach Pirates will enter the playoffs as a No. 2 seed.Preston Matricardi threw a no-hitter, and Trace Farmer and John Addington had 3 RBIs in a dominating performance.
The Hornets celebrate following a three-run homerun by Daylon Adams in Tuesday’s 10-3 district tournament quarterfinal win over Terry Parker.

The Hornets celebrate following a three-run homerun by Daylon Adams in Tuesday’s 10-3 district tournament quarterfinal win over Terry Parker.

Pirates, Hornets grab decisive wins in early rounds of districts

Fernandina Beach and Yulee surged through the opening round of Districts on Monday, with the Hornets defeating Terry Parker 10-3 and the Pirates taking down Andrew Jackson 10-0.
Camilla Clarke, second from right, a high school student at Bolles High School in Jacksonville, and resident of Fernandina Beach, participated in a signing ceremony Wednesday at Bolles. Clarke has committed to throw for the Howard University track and field team. Submitted photo

Camilla Clarke, second from right, a high school student at Bolles High School in Jacksonville, and resident of Fernandina Beach, participated in a signing ceremony Wednesday at Bolles. Clarke has committed to throw for the Howard University track and field team. Submitted photo

Fernandina Beach resident signs to throw for Howard University

Camilla Clarke, a Fernandina Beach resident and track standout, has committed to compete at Howard University. Clarke is a high school senior at Bolles High School. A signing ceremony was held for Clarke and several other Bolles student-athletes on Wednesday at the school in Jacksonville.
FBHS baseball faced off Friday with Savannah Christian. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

FBHS baseball faced off Friday with Savannah Christian. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Pirates, Hornets end regular seasons on high-notes

The business end of the season is here as the Yulee Hornets and Fernandina Pirates vie for district crowns.
Fernandina Beach, Yulee and West Nassau high school beach volleyball teams competed against each other April 10 at Main Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach, Yulee and West Nassau high school beach volleyball teams competed against each other April 10 at Main Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

High School Beach volleyball: Hornets, Pirates, Warriors compete at Main Beach

Last week, the Fernandina Beach, Yulee and West Nassau high school beach volleyball teams converged on Main Beach to compete. The Hornets and Pirates both beat the Warriors in all five matches earning 5-0 team wins. The Hornets prevailed against the Pirates 3-2.
Hornets celebrate after Myla Smith’s touchdown early in Wednesday’s contest. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Hornets celebrate after Myla Smith’s touchdown early in Wednesday’s contest. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Hornets await district opponent, end regular season with close loss amid 30 mph winds

Facing brutal winds, Yulee flag football lost a defensive struggle 7-6 to the Tocoi Creek Toros on Wednesday night. Despite scoring on their first possession, the Hornets missed the extra point conversion on a sack and led for most of the contest.
Fernandina Beach High School Junior Beckham Rohe makes a tackle in a game against Fort White in the 2025-26 season. Rohe earned First Team Defense, All SSAA Atlantic; and Second Team Defense, All Northeast Florida. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach High School Junior Beckham Rohe makes a tackle in a game against Fort White in the 2025-26 season. Rohe earned First Team Defense, All SSAA Atlantic; and Second Team Defense, All Northeast Florida. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Pirates earn All NE Florida and All SSAA Atlantic honors

Florida High School Football released the All Northeast Florida teams and the All SSAA Atlantic Team last week, recognizing several Pirate players' efforts in the 2025-2026 season.
Trace Farmer hits an RBI double for Fernandina Beach High School in a game Friday against Fleming Island. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Trace Farmer hits an RBI double for Fernandina Beach High School in a game Friday against Fleming Island. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Pirates, Hornets to close out season

Fernandina Beach’s and Yulee High’s baseball teams face a tough final slate of games before both head to districts. The Pirates (18-4) beat Tocoi Creek High 6-5 on Thursday before dropping a tight 4-2 contest to Fleming Island. On Monday, they recovered and beat Ridgeview on the road 6-0.
Surfers Aiden Flynn, CJ Rogers and Noah Poteat were out on the water Sunday at Main Beach. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Surfers Aiden Flynn, CJ Rogers and Noah Poteat were out on the water Sunday at Main Beach. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Local Lens: Spring surfin' on Amelia Island

Surfers Aiden Flynn, CJ Rogers and Noah Poteat were out on the water Sunday at Main Beach.