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The Hornets vs. Pirates girls soccer game on Nov. 17. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

The Hornets vs. Pirates girls soccer game on Nov. 17. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Pirates, Hornets face off on the pitch

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The boys and girls soccer teams at Fernandina Beach and Yulee high schools faced off in Fernandina Beach on Monday night. The Pirates bested the Hornets in both matches. The Lady Pirates beat the Lady Hornets 8-0, and the Pirates beat the Hornets 3-0 after a scoreless first half.
Senior Daniel Armenta kicks off for the Hornets during Friday's playoff game. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Senior Daniel Armenta kicks off for the Hornets during Friday's playoff game. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Yulee's rally falls short in playoffs

Jim Luksic
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
It was a tale of two halves and turnovers Friday night at Yulee High School. Despite storming back in the 2nd half, the Hornets' fell short in their playoff game against the West Florida (Pensacola) Jaguars, who held on 24-16.
FBHS TOP 8 State Finalists: Skylar Revere; Logan Cook; Cora Foxwell-Jones; and Rileigh Revere. Submitted photos

FBHS TOP 8 State Finalists: Skylar Revere; Logan Cook; Cora Foxwell-Jones; and Rileigh Revere. Submitted photos

Pirates impress at 2A State swim meet

News Staff
Friday, November 14, 2025
Fernandina Beach High School swimmers competed in the 2A State Swimming Championship Friday, Nov. 7 in Ocala. Overall, the Lady Pirates swimmers finished in ninth Place and the Pirates swimmer finished in 17th.
Pirates soccer played Bishop Kenny on Nov. 5. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Pirates soccer played Bishop Kenny on Nov. 5. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Pirates, Lady Pirates kick off seasons

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Fernandina Beach High School soccer teams winter seasons officially are underway. The boys team has three games under their belt kicking off the season at 2-1. The Pirates beat Christ’s Church Academy in their first game of the season 8-2 with goals from seven different Pirates.

Trades, matchups place AFC South in focus

Nick Blank
Friday, November 7, 2025
The NFL trade deadline is an odd one. In baseball and hockey, it’s usually playoff teams shipping prospects for high-wage veterans. In basketball, teams flip stars regularly. The global transfer market in soccer allows clubs to buy and sell players like stocks.
FBHS swimmers after the 2A Swimming District Championships. Submitted

FBHS swimmers after the 2A Swimming District Championships. Submitted

Pirate swimmers qualify, prepare for State meet

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
At 2A Swimming District Championships in Panama City Beach, the Pirate swimmers swam “hard” and “fast” according to head coach Bill Stewart. Overall, the Pirate girls finished fifth and the boys finished sixth. Several Pirates took home a Regional title to automatically send them to State.
Pirates defensive end Kalani Tucker, 0, and teammates celebrate a pick-6 against the Bell High Bulldogs. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Pirates defensive end Kalani Tucker, 0, and teammates celebrate a pick-6 against the Bell High Bulldogs. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Pirates progress in districts over Bell in tense scrap

Nick Blank
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Fernandina Beach Pirates (6-5) snapped a five-game skid in districts over Bell High School with a commanding 48-21 performance marred by an incident immediately after the game.
Hornet football on Oct. 31. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Hornet football on Oct. 31. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Hornets sting Falcons, lift record to 8-2

Jim Luksic
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Everything appeared to be in Yulee's favor prior to kickoff Friday night on their home field. It was Senior Night for the Hornets, and their opponent -- the Menendez Falcons from St. Augustine -- hadn't arrived until approximately 6:45 p.m.
The Hornets varsity volleyball team. Submitted

The Hornets varsity volleyball team. Submitted

Hornets sting again: Yulee varsity volleyball wins Regional Quarterfinals 

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Hornets varsity volleyball team beat the Bay High School Tornadoes in the Regional Quarterfinals on Oct. 22.  The 3-1 win marks the third win in a row for the Hornets and brought their record for the season up to 14-12.  Head Coach Dorri Chin said that it was a competitive game.