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FBHS swimmers after the 2A Swimming District Championships. Submitted

FBHS swimmers after the 2A Swimming District Championships. Submitted

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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

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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

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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

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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.
he National Putt-Putt Championship took place on Thursday and Friday at Main Beach Putt-Putt. Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

he National Putt-Putt Championship took place on Thursday and Friday at Main Beach Putt-Putt. Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

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Perfect week for a Putt-Putt championship

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Main Beach Putt-Putt hosted the National Putt-Putt Championship from Oct. 20-26.  The tournament took place over the course of the entire week and brought over a hundred participants to the course in Fernandina Beach.
Friday was Senior Night for the Pirates. The Seniors walked arm and arm to midfield to join Senior captains for the coin toss on Oct. 24. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Friday was Senior Night for the Pirates. The Seniors walked arm and arm to midfield to join Senior captains for the coin toss on Oct. 24. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates lose fifth straight, despite comeback

Nick Blank
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A spirited, 4th-quarter comeback from the Fernandina Beach Pirates couldn’t prevent a 28-22 loss against the visiting Impact Christian Academy Lions on Senior Night Friday.
Hornets in a previous home game. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Hornets in a previous home game. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Hornets football endures 2nd loss at Raines

Jim Luksic
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Yulee’s varsity team dropped its second straight game, a whitewashing to the tune of 58-6, Friday night at Raines Jacksonville. After last week’s debacle at Flagler, the Hornets looked to rebound but fell short, dropping their overall record to 7-2.
Mikaela Nichols and Grace Scuderi head to the finish line during Wednesday's race. Nichols in front with a 21-minute and 46.6-second time to Scuderi’s 21 minutes and 46.9 seconds. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Mikaela Nichols and Grace Scuderi head to the finish line during Wednesday's race. Nichols in front with a 21-minute and 46.6-second time to Scuderi’s 21 minutes and 46.9 seconds. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates dominate at Nassau County Cross Country Championship

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Fernandina Beach High School Cross Country team dominated at the Nassau County Cross Country Championships on Thursday. The host team placed first overall in both the boys and girls races and first and second place in both races went to Pirates. The boys ran first at 5:30 p.m.
Ian Miller completes a pass to Beckham Rohe.

Ian Miller completes a pass to Beckham Rohe.

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Pirates fall away at Clay High

Nick Blank
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Fernandina Beach Pirates (5-4) lost an agonizingly close contest in Green Cove Springs to the Clay High Blue Devils 35-34 on Friday night.
The Hornets varsity volleyball team holds their trophy after beating Paxon and earning the district champion title on Oct. 16. Submitted by Dorri Chin 

The Hornets varsity volleyball team holds their trophy after beating Paxon and earning the district champion title on Oct. 16. Submitted by Dorri Chin 

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Hornet volleyball earns district title

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
In a 3-1 victory against Paxon School for Advanced Studies, the Hornets varsity volleyball team claimed the well-earned title of district champions for the 2025-2026 season. In the match on Oct.