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Stotler repeats as 200 free champion; Shoesmith finishes second twice

OCALA - Fleming Island High junior Noah Stotler repeated as the 200 free Class 3A champion Friday afternoon with nearly a three second gap to his closest chaser, while the Fleming Island girls and …

Celebration of Life for legendary Clay High Coach Ron Riddle on Saturday

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Words can’t define Coach Ron Riddle. He was larger than life, a man who defied the odds. He was a trailblazer who put academics, his students, athletes and success ahead of a …

Clay High defensive end Jayshawn McCloud, the Florida Athletic Coaches Association District 6 Player of the Year, will be key factor in Blue Devils' ability to slow down fast-moving offense of Columbia High in Friday's Region 1-4A quarterfinal game in Lake City.

Clay, Oakleaf kick off state playoffs as eighth seeds

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - In the final tally of the much-ballyhooed Maxpreps/FHSAA rankings for playoff spots in high school football, Clay and Oakleaf both emerged as eighth seeds in their respective …

Fleming Island High junior swimmer Noah Stotler made a splash by dominating the 200 freestyle state championship for a second consecutive year. Stotler was also second in the 100 freestyle.

Eagles, Broncos both eliminated in semifinals

WINTER HAVEN - Fleming Island and Middleburg highs both traveled to the state volleyball semifinals and put up massive efforts, but in the end, both fell 3-2 on Thursday, Nov. 5. Fleming Island faced …

Keystone Heights High eighth grader Ryleigh Thomas strides in for the Lady Indians as the second finisher behind junior teammate Melody Tyre, but right in front of senior Olivia Griffin, in back, as Indians advanced its entire boys and girls teams to the region championships on Friday on the same course at Cecil Field World Course.

Spartans, Indians takes steps to state XC bid

JACKSONVILLE - Cross country was once again in full bloom on Friday morning, Nov. 6, at the Cecil Field World Course as programs in Classes 1A and 2A battled for the coveted Top 8 team spots or …

Fleming Island Dreadnaughts defender Riley Marshall rolled off a Normandy Jaguars quarterback after first half safety in Dreadnaughts 41-0 win in SE Region playoff game played Saturday at Bolles.

Dreadnaughts dominate round one playoffs

JACKSONVILLE - Fleming Island Dreadnaughts football 12-Unders delivered a message on the first three plays of their Pop Warner First Coast Conference SE Region playoff opener against the Normandy …

Fleming Island Ava Davie corner kick found teammate Lauren Topp for the lone goal in Golden Eagles' 1-0 win over four-time state champion Lakeland Christian Saturday at Fleming Island High.

Lady Eagles get 1-0 win over soccer powerhouse

FLEMING ISLAND - In a rare Saturday morning visit from four-time state champion Lakeland Christian School, Fleming Island girls soccer coach Taylor Berry got a quick look at how her 2026 team will …

Middleburg, Fleming Island ousted in state volleyball tournament

OCALA – Fleming Island and Middleburg highs’ state championship quest came up two games short Thursday at the Florida High School Athletic Association State Volleyball Championships at Polk State …

Ron Riddle's legacy will continue for generations because he created a culture that lifted the needs of athletes above his racial challenges.

Legendary former Clay High Coach Ron Riddle dies on Thursday, Nov. 5

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The social media post was brief, but pertinent: "Today we lost a true legend to Clay High School!!! "Sure going to miss you Coach Ron Riddle . "Once a Blue Devil always a Blue …

Clay High's defense bent but did not break with two goal line stands in the Blue Devils' 25-18 district win Tuesday night. Here, half of Clay's defense piled on Fleming Island running back Brady Digman for a stop.

Clay, Broncos win remakes

FLEMING ISLAND - Two goal line stands by Clay High kept Fleming Island out of the end zone in a quick quarter-and-a-half Tuesday night, as the Blue Devils answered any questions about their defense …

Spartans wrestling unveil Agoge Training Center

ORANGE PARK - Two words standout on the walls of St. Johns Country Day School's latest athletic facility: Agoge and Arete. And, according to wrestling head coach Hunter Hill, the meaning of both …

Clay High football coach Jeff Gierke has orchestrated an astounding season turnaround after a first year 2-8 season to an 8-2 finish - and a possible region playoff spot.

Blue Devils, Knights make their cases for playoff berths

JACKSONVILLE - Clay High sophomore athlete Wyatt Rapoza, who was filling in for slightly injured senior quarterback Landon Martin, also executed his linebacker tackling prowess by making big play …

Fleming Island swimmer Noah Stotler, the defending Class 3A 200 freestyle champion, will be back in action to defend his title on Fri., Nov. 6, in Ocala. He will also compete in the 100 freestyle.

Stotler, Shoesmith top draws to repeat state titles

GAINESVILLE - With dominating wins in their specialties, Fleming Island High's Noah Stotler and William Shoesmith advanced to repeat their state titles after strong performances at the Region 1-3A …

Fleming Island High's girls golf team showed off its District 4-2A championship trophy after edging Middleburg for the team title at Palatka Golf Course in rainy conditions on Tues., Oct. 27. Both Fleming Island and Middleburg advanced to the region tournament at Quail Heights Golf Club in Lake City on Nov. 3.

Fleming Island's Moody wins district golf title

PALATKA - Despite a rainy and windy start and a bogey on her first hole, Fleming Island sophomore Sophia Moody went into overdrive with six birdies and 11 pars to finish with a 5-under-par 67 to win …

Not surprising for the Fleming Island High boys swim team was a dominating 100 butterfly by Jackson Strickland, a transfer from Ridgeview.

Fleming Island's Stotler, Shoesmith primed to repeat state titles

GAINESVILLE - The Fleming Island High swimming and diving team is primed to add a few more medals to the school's trophy case, as defending state champions Noah Stotler and William Shoesmith won …

One of St. Johns Country Day School wrestling coach Hunter Hills' first two words printed on the new wrestling room on campus is Agoge, the other Arete - signifying Greek history of tough, disciplined athletes.

St. Johns Country Day School wrestling unveils Agoge room

ORANGE PARK - Two words standout on the walls of St. Johns Country Day School's latest athletic facility: Agoge and Arete. And, according to wrestling head coach Hunter Hill, the meaning of both …

Clay High wide receiver Eric Gentry had two long pass plays that ended in scores, including a 31-yard jaunt from running back Kamari Davis in the second half. The Blue Devils defeated Middleburg, 35-6, in a district game.

Blue Devils in driver's seat to region possibility

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - With just a game and a half to finish his second season, Clay High football coach Jeff Gierke's prophecy that this season was going to better because of his senior-strong roster …

Middleburg High outside hitter Isabella Mestas smashed her scoring shot between two Ponte Vedra defenders in the Broncos' 3-1 Region 1-5A semifinal win last Saturday. The Broncos advanced to region final at Niceville on Oct. 28.

Both Panthers' bowling teams head to state

ORANGE PARK - Ridgeview High sent Katie Waters to the FHSAA state championship tournament last year, and it will double-down in 2026 after the boys team won its district title and the girls finished …

Oakleaf High freshman Julie Wilmoth was a few steps ahead of Middleburg's Lauren Rosset in the middle of the Middleburg Bronco Classic girls race. Rosset passed Wilmoth to finish eighth, while Wilmoth was ninth.

Oakleaf freshman Wilmoth finishes ninth at Middleburg XC

MIDDLEBURG - With a week to go before area runners gear up for their district championship races, the Middleburg Bronco Classic was one of the last regular season races before the playoffs. For one …

Lakeside Junior High running back Johnny Mizell took off for one of his many long scrimmage runs in the Gators' 32-12 Northeast Florida Athletic Conference championship win over Oakleaf Junior High at Ridgeview High. Mizell scored two touchdowns on Tuesday for the Gators, who finished undefeated.

Gators Mizell fuels NEFAC title; 32-12

ORANGE PARK - Lakeside Junior High football running back Johnny Mizell displayed breakaway speed with two touchdowns and a handful of long runs to ignite the Gators' offense to a 32-12 Northeast …

Oakleaf High re-established its run game behind fullback CJ Moses in a 28-0 district win against Matanzas. The Knights will travel to Gainesville Friday for the district finals against Buchholz.

Who's in? Who's close? Who knows?

FLEMING ISLAND - With literally two and a couple half games left in the season for a couple of Clay County football teams, the intrigue of the MaxPreps rankings will be a central thought for area …

Fleming Island, Clay tune up for district golf in final match

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - The Fleming Island and Clay high girls golf teams played one final match at Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club on Oct. 15 as county teams …

Clay High running back Connor Beck, with a helmet full of turf, returned to the Blue Devils' sideline after scoring a touchdown in Clay's 40-0 district win over Ridgeview. Clay will play Middleburg in another key district clash, while Ridgeview will play Orange Park.

Blue Devils’ homecoming a success: Clay shuts out Ridgeview, 40-0

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - After a less than stellar first quarter, Clay High took control in the second quarter with a 23-point blitz behind a riveting 68-yard run from running back Kamari Davis to beat …

Fleming Island High senior volleyball hitter Lauren Brosky hoisted the District 4-4A Championship trophy ahead of teammate Lillie Eason after the Golden Eagles beat Bishop Kenny, 3-1. Fleming Island hosted Wakulla in a region playoff opener on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Eagles, Broncos earn district volleyball titles, region berths

FLEMING ISLAND - Fleming Island High volleyball coach Amy Yoder predicted her district title aspirations would most likely have to go through Bishop Kenny, a three-time state champion program, and …

Fleming Island wide receiver Chase Donaldson eluded a diving Clay safety Wyatt Rapoza for a big pass play that led to a Golden Eagles touchdown.

To be continued: Blue Devils lead Golden Eagles in district showdown

FLEMING ISLAND - Clay High running back Connor Beck’s 25-yard run and Andrew Riddling’s 29-yard field goal gave Clay an 11-6 lead over host Fleming Island in a game that was suspended due to …

Michael Conner's 70-yard kickoff return was negated by one of many penalty flags against Oakleaf.

Dirty laundry: Penalty flags mar Oakleaf’s district loss at Forest

OCALA – An unofficial 34 penalty flags proved too much for the Oakleaf Knights to overcome, as Ocala Forest won a 21-7 District 3-5A contest Monday. The game was moved from Friday, Oct. 9, due to …

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