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Oakleaf High defensive back Michael Connor battles for a loose ball with a Tocoi Creek wide receiver in the Knights' 31-8 win Friday night.

Football

11/6/25

Fleming Island freshman golfer Sophia Moody continued her precision golf with a district title last week at the Palatka Golf Course. Moody and the Fleming Island girls team lost to Middleburg in a tiebreaker playoff hole with both teams advancing to regions at Quail Heights in Lake City.

Moody, Mawhinney win golf districts

PALATKA - Middleburg High's girls golf team, led by junior Braelyn Isbell's team-leading 86 on the par 70 Palatka Golf Course, stayed the course with five golfers while Fleming Island, with overall … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 11/6/25

Fleming Island has the strongest team of returners coming back in 2025 led by top scorers Carson Crawford, left, and Bryce Robinson with a 6-foot-9 inch freshman coming in from Providence; Jalil Hill, and 6-foot-4 inch guard Ryan Turner from Bishop Snyder, added to the lineup making the Golden Eagles a force under the basket. Far right is rebound ace Ayden Greenidge at the High School 9:12 Media Day Basketball gathering at the Winston YMCA in downtown Jacksonville.

Eagles bringing Twin Towers (X2) to hardwood

JACKSONVILLE - At the Jacksonville High School 9:12 Media Day basketball gathering at the Winston YMCA, it was obvious that basketball was the hot topic, but it was also obvious that Fleming Island … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 11/6/25

Mawhinney drives Eagles to third region title

FLEMING ISLAND - On his home course and after a week of some tweaking on his long game, Fleming Island High senior golfer Tyler Mawhinney showed state championship form with a dominating 64 (7-under … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 11/5/25

'Cudas dash Eagles playoff hopes

BEACHSIDE - Fleming Island running back Brady Digman ran for 75 yards and a touchdown, but the Golden Eagles could not stop a Beachside aerial attack led by Eddie Jordan as the host Barracudas downed … more

By Mike Zima, Correspondent | 11/5/25

Fleming Island freshman Sophia Moody lived up to preseason chatter about her golf game with a 74 (4-over) score at Palatka to win the district 4-2A title Monday afternoon with a final birdie on the 18th hole.

Fleming Island golf chases third state title

FLEMING ISLAND - Fleming Island High boys golf coach Bruce Cloud was quietly optimistic when asked about the possibility of an unprecedented third straight golf state title for his Golden Eagles … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 10/31/25

Orange Park quarterback Gabe Taylor almost singlehandedly pulled off what would have been one of the biggest upset wins for the Raiders with 21-point fourth quarter falling short in a 31-28 district 3-5A loss to Beachside High.

Raiders blast 21-point 4th; not enough

ORANGE PARK - Orange Park senior quarterback Gabe Taylor was the standout performer for Orange Park, throwing for 230 yards, rushing for 24 and scoring three touchdowns—two through the air and one … more

By Brandon Pajkuric, Correspondent | 10/31/25

Fleming Island football coach Tom Macpherson simply rolled up his sleeves and got the job done with a masterful 21-10 upset win over Middleburg in a key district 3-5A matchup at Fleming Island High. Macpherson is a first-year head coach for the Golden Eagles.

Football Photos

10/31/25

Oakleaf quarterback Jack Mckissock spies his wide receiver Michael Connor looking for an opening under a tight Mandarin secondary. The Knights lost 31-14 in the district 2-6A championship game.

Knights' turnovers cost district title

MANDARIN - Oakleaf High running back Fareed Coleman rushed for 148 yards but Oakleaf could not overcome four turnovers as the Knights lost 31-14 at Mandarin on Oct. 24, giving the District 2-6A title … more

By Mike Zima, Correspondent | 10/30/25

St. Johns Country Day School coach Mike Pickett jokes around with his four seniors who will return to defend their Class 1A title; Callie Berrang, Victoria Sarka, Reygan Ropero and Madisyn Baumann.

New faces, new challenges for county soccer squads

JACKSONVILLE - Soccer in Clay County high schools has always been a high-level sport with multiple district titles and state playoff runs the past few years leaving teams looking to rebuild and … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 10/30/25

Vollyball photos

10/30/25

Middleburg senior outside hitter Kate Lowery splits two Beachside defenders in the Broncos’ 3-1 region 1-5A semifinal loss Saturday at Beachside High. The loss ends the Broncos bid for a second state title. The Broncos won the Class 5A title in 2023 and lost last year to Beachside in the region semifinals.

Broncos volleyball season ends at Beachside

BEACHSIDE - For a second straight season, the Middleburg High volleyball team's journey to repeat their 2023 Class 5A state title has passed in front of a stellar Beachside High team and has twice … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 10/30/25

Fleming Island football athlete Sebastian Cruz rocked two touchdowns; this a 30-yard blast with Middleburg defender Floyd Reed giving chase to fuel the Golden Eagles' upset 21-10 district 3-5A win over Middleburg on Friday.

Cruz blasts Eagles to upset win

FLEMING ISLAND - With an explosive 30-yard scoring sprint from Sebastian Cruz and a 65-yard pass play to kicker Parker Sirdevan, the surprises offered by Fleming Island High football coach Tom … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 10/30/25

Middleburg High senior Kathryn White accepts the district 3-5A championship trophy for the Lady Broncos volleyball team after a 3-0 win over Fleming Island. Both Middleburg and Fleming Island advance to regions with Keystone Heights also advancing in the region 1-3A playoffs.

Rahn 25 shreds Eagles; both to regions

MIDDLEBURG - Middleburg High senior outside hitter Camden Rahn has been dominant for her second half of her final season with thunderous scoring strikes against unsuccessful defensive efforts and the … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 10/26/25

Cruz' blast, Sirdevan 65 yarder fuel FIHS upset

FLEMING ISLAND - With an explosive 30 yard scoring sprint from Sebastian Cruz and a 65 yard pass play to kicker Parker Sirdevan, the surprises offered by Fleming Island High football coach Tom … more

Randy Lefko Sports Editor | 10/25/25

Familiar faces on the sidelines for Fleming Island will greet Ryan Wolfe and his Middleburg Broncos with coaches Chris Otero, Mike Meadows, Derek Chipoletti and Kevin Motes still on the Golden Eagle sideline with Tom Macpherson now head coach.

Playoffs come with familiar foes

MIDDLEBURG - For Middleburg High football coach Ryan Wolfe, the stinging loss to district 3-5A's Ponte Vedra two weeks ago gave his team a little perspective on how tough earning the elusive district … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 10/25/25

Middleburg running back Gino Addison high-stepped his way to an astounding 276 yards with four scores on the night to lead the Broncos to a key district 3-5A 37-36 win over Beachside High. The Broncos improved to 7-1.

Addison, Middleburg shock Barracudas in OT

MIDDLEBURG - Middleburg defensive end Darius Swilley blocked Beachside’s Aidan Kugler’s extra point attempt on the final play of overtime, lifting host Middleburg to a thrilling 37-36 victory … more

By Mike Zima, Correspondent | 10/24/25

Golf Districts next week FIHS boys look for third title

Fleming Island with Tyler Mawhinney and William McGready tying at 34 but finishing in second to first place finisher Kaden James of Tocoi Creeks 33 took a 1-point win over tocoi Creek and five points … more

Randy Lefko | 10/23/25

Tiger defense holds; NEFAC title to Lake Asbury

Lake Asbury opened with two quick scores in first half to appear ready to steal the Northeast Florida Athletic Conference football title from Oakleaf, but the pesky Yellow Jackets proved … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 10/23/25

Oakleaf High football cheerleader Elle Foreman is all smiles and yells as her Knights won an exciting 45-41 game at ED White, See more on the football page.

"Buck" breaks out for five TDs

JACKSONVILLE - Oakleaf High got a quick glimpse of the fast-scoring attack of ED White football with a pick six interception touchdown and a 60-yard quarterback scramble early in the first quarter; … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 10/23/25

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