Yulee High School

Lady Hornet seniors led the Yulee High School volleyball team to victory on senior night Thursday. Photo by Suzi Hamilton/For the News-Leader

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Senior night sting: Lady Hornets victorious in Battle of Bridge on senior night

Suzi Hamilton

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The Lady Hornets commemorated the team’s Class of 2027 senior players with a big win over rival Fernandina Beach High School last Thursday.In their previous match up, Yulee bested Fernandina on their homecourt, this go-around Fernandina traveled across the bridge to face the Lady Hornets in...

Nassau County athletes bowl Wednesday. Photo by Suzi Hamilton/For the News-Leader

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Nassau pinfalls

Suzi Hamilton

Thursday, September 24, 2026

The first of four county-wide high school bowling tournaments were held this week in Yulee and the local schools’ coaches are focusing on building up their programs.Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Hilliard Middle Senior and West Nassau high schools competed in this season’s first Nassau County bowling...

Beckham Rohe throws a pass during the home opener at Fernandina Beach High School’s upgraded stadium. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates fall 42-14 in home opener at new stadium; Yulee loses

Nick Blank

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

A banged-up Fernandina Beach Pirates team (1-4) did their best to open a new stadium Friday for Homecoming but fell short to the Clay High Blue Devils’ (4-1) big-play potential.The game began with a flyover, parachute jumpers, and a ceremony with district officials and U.S. Rep. and FBHS alum Aaron...

Yulee High School Sophomore Jayden Timmon evades several Pirates on a carry that ended in a touchdown for the Hornets. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Rushing spurs Hornets in 4th quarter of rivalry game

Nick Blank

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The Yulee Hornets (3-0) overcame a spirited outing from the Fernandina Beach Pirates (1-3) on Friday to win 39-19 in the latest iteration of the Battle of the Bridge.The Hornets rushed for more than 500 yards, but the game was close at the start of the fourth quarter.

The Fernandina Beach High School varsity swimmers kicked off the 2026-27 season in dominating fashion last week, taking first place in 19 out of 22 events at the Nassau County swim meet that opened the season for the Nassau County schools at the Atlantic Recreation Center. Photo by Billy Skipper/For the News-Leader

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Pirates domain

Ashley Chandler

Monday, September 7, 2026

Nassau County’s local high schools faced off in the pool last week and the Fernandina Beach High School girls and boys swim teams showed off their dominance in the water.FBHS hosted Yulee, West Nassau and Hilliard on Aug. 27 at the Atlantic Recreation Center.Fernandina Beach Head Swim Coach Bill...

Pirates Jakaden Myers attempts to evade a tackle in Friday’s game against NFEI. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Pirates lose, Yulee wins close in Jacksonville

Nick Blank

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Still early in the season, Yulee (2-0) and Fernandina Beach (1-2) left Jacksonville Friday night with very different outcomes.On the Westside, Fernandina Beach let a game that was separated by one possession throughout get away from them, losing 24-11 to North Florida Educational Institute.

The Fernandina Beach High School and Yulee High School varsity volleyball teams faced off last week. Photo by Suzi Hamilton/For the News-Leader

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Hornets sweep Pirates in volleyball Battle of the Bridge, continue winning record

Suzi Hamilton

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

On Thursday, the Fernandina Beach High School volleyball team hosted Yulee High School. The Lady Hornets came out on top of the Battle of the Bridge, sweeping the Lady Pirates in three sets.The YHS volleyball team defeated FBHS in three sets: 25-19, 25-20, and 25-12.

Tre Vazquez and Pete Kuhlman celebrate after a play in an Aug. 21 game against Baldwin. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Pirates, Hornets down in Jacksonville tonight for Week 2 play

News Staff

Friday, August 28, 2026

Tonight, both of Nassau County’s east-side teams are down in Jacksonville. The Hornets, fresh off a dominating 42-14 win over Baldwin in Week 1, face the First Coast High School Buccaneers. The Buccs seek their first win of the season after falling to the Ribault Trojans in Week 1.

Yulee High School Quarterback Liam Hice-Jones celebrates with Duke Johnson after touchdown. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Hornets throttle Baldwin: Vazquez, freshmen trio efforts inspire 42-14 blowout

Nick Blank

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Yulee started the season the right way with an emphatic beatdown of Baldwin High, delivered by its dual-threat junior Tre Vazquez and standout performances from its freshman class.Vazquez, a former quarterback, ran for 89 yards on 10 carries with a touchdown, and caught seven passes for 73 yards.

YHS Athletic Director and Head Coach Kyle Dougherty talks to Hornets players during a preseason game Aug. 14. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Revamped Hornets tackle tough schedule

Nick Blank

Friday, August 21, 2026

On the back of last year’s huge six-game swing from 2024 and a playoff appearance, the Yulee Hornets are raring to go with some new faces and a tough schedule.The Hornets blew their opponents away over the first seven games of the 2025 season, outscoring their foes 209-39.