Fernandina Beach high school

Fernandina Beach High School’s quarterback Talan Van Delinder waits for the snap in Wednesday’s off-season matchup against Menendez. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MEGAN LOUISE PHOTOS

Fernandina Beach High School’s quarterback Talan Van Delinder waits for the snap in Wednesday’s off-season matchup against Menendez. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MEGAN LOUISE PHOTOS

Springboard: Pirates football put the reps in at Menendez

Nick Blank
Friday, May 22, 2026
High school spring games function as a tuneup, a chance to give players game-time reps and for coaches to impart some wisdom to players before summer. Despite a 31-24 loss at Menendez on Wednesday, Fernandina Beach High football coaches left St.
Fernandina Beach lacrosse player and Class of 2026 Salutatorian Dominic Cortes was named an USA Lacrosse North Florida Chapter Academic All-American. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach lacrosse player and Class of 2026 Salutatorian Dominic Cortes was named an USA Lacrosse North Florida Chapter Academic All-American. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Academic All-American

Nick Blank
Friday, May 22, 2026
At the end of it all, Fernandina Beach lacrosse player and Class of 2026 Salutatorian Dominic Cortes has a lot to look back on.
The Fernandina Beach High School Class of 2026 at the UNF Arena in Jacksonville Saturday for graduation. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

The Fernandina Beach High School Class of 2026 at the UNF Arena in Jacksonville Saturday for graduation. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Grads set sail

Nick Blank
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Families and friends roared at the UNF Arena in Jacksonville on Monday afternoon as the graduation caps flew, celebrating more than 200 Fernandina Beach High School students taking the next step in their lives.
Game One of the Pirates three-game regional tournament series against Suwannee. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Game One of the Pirates three-game regional tournament series against Suwannee. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Pirates fall to Suwannee Bulldogs in three-game Regional Semifinal

Nick Blank
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Fernandina Beach dropped a three-game series in the 3A state Regional Semifinals against the Suwannee Bulldogs (19-12), with a 5-1 defeat in the third game on Sunday ending the Pirates’ season.The series featured a doubleheader on Friday night.
Charleston Knight signs her letter of intent to play soccer at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Charleston Knight signs her letter of intent to play soccer at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Five Pirates sign to compete at the next level in their sport

Ashley Chandler
Monday, May 4, 2026
On Wednesday after classes ended at Fernandina Beach High School, coaches praised some of their top athletes: “Incredibly hard-working, incredibly smart” and “maybe the best athlete I’ve ever had” were just a few of the comments made by coaches.
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

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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

Nick Blank
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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.
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

Nick Blank
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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.