Yulee High School

Yulee High School’s Turtle Ricks competes in the FHSAA Weightlifing State Championships last week. Ricks placed first in Olympic Weightlifting and third in Traditional Weightlifting. Photos by Hitsquad Media

Yulee High School’s Turtle Ricks competes in the FHSAA Weightlifing State Championships last week. Ricks placed first in Olympic Weightlifting and third in Traditional Weightlifting. Photos by Hitsquad Media

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Ricks snatches state title

Nick Blank
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Yulee High School’s weightlifting squad left Polk County with a state title and multiple strong performances at the state championship last week. Senior Turtle Ricks won the unlimited weight class by 55 pounds in the Olympic category and finished third in traditional, 35 points behind first place.
Lady Hornet softball players await Carmen Overstreet at home plate after she knocked a homerun in Wednesday’s regional tournament win over the West Nassau Warriors.Photo by Amanda Bishop/Nassau County Record

Lady Hornet softball players await Carmen Overstreet at home plate after she knocked a homerun in Wednesday’s regional tournament win over the West Nassau Warriors.Photo by Amanda Bishop/Nassau County Record

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Lady Hornets head to regional semis

Ashley Chandler
Friday, May 8, 2026
The Yulee High School softball team traveled across the county Wednesday to West Nassau High to face off for the third time this season in the regional quarterfinal.
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

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Pirates, Hornets end regular seasons on high-notes

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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

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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.
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

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

Nick Blank
Friday, April 10, 2026
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.
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

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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.
FBHS and YHS students stand in front of their art at the Purple Dove Resale Center in Fernandina Beach on March 30.  By Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

FBHS and YHS students stand in front of their art at the Purple Dove Resale Center in Fernandina Beach on March 30.  By Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

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The Power of Art 

Marisa DeMar
Friday, April 3, 2026
In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness, local domestic violence center Micah’s Place hosted their 5th annual teen art contest called The Power of Art: A Vision of Love and Respect - Imagining A Violence-Free World.
Yulee High School flag football took on Nease on March 31. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Yulee High School flag football took on Nease on March 31. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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High School Flag Football: Top-ranked Hornets head into home stretch

Ashley Chandler
Friday, April 3, 2026
The Yulee High School flag football team has developed a taste for winning this season, serving up losses for more opponents than not. On Tuesday, the Lady Hornets got a spoon full of their own medicine.
The Lady Hornets and Lady Pirates faced off March 10 in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Lady Hornets and Lady Pirates faced off March 10 in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Hornets dominate Pirates in Battle of the Bridge

Nick Blank
Friday, March 13, 2026
Yulee Hornets softball (4-3) recovered from a tough loss at Baker County on Monday with a resounding 22-4 win over the Fernandina Beach Pirates (2-7) on the road Tuesday. Behind 15 hits and 10 walks, the Hornets were frequently rounding the bases on a breezy evening.
Fernandina Beach benefitted from a 6-run first inning on Friday

Fernandina Beach benefitted from a 6-run first inning on Friday

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Pirates beat Hornets in Battle of the Bridge

Nick Blank
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Fernandina Beach Pirates cruised to a 15-0 win and left early against Yulee in the Battle of the Bridge Friday night.