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Orange Park quarterback Gabe Taylor hands off to running back Austeen Mills with lineman Jayden Blanton to lead the way in Raiders spring game against ED White.

Raiders shows glimpses of solid season to come

ORANGE PARK - With senior quarterback Gabe Taylor handling the brunt of the Orange Park High offense with runs out of the pocket and a handful of second level passes to wide out Brock Aflleje, the … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 5/28/25

McCaffrey, Henning take Memorial Day 5K

ORANGE PARK - Two north Florida road running stalwarts did their magic in the Florida Striders Memorial Day 5K run held Monday at the Orange Park Town Hall with Chris Mccaffrey and Heather Henning … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 5/27/25

Parker era overwhelms Middleburg

MIDDLEBURG - Fleming Island High running bak Tyler Beverly’s two long touchdown runs highlighted a smashing debut for new coach Chad Parker as visiting Fleming Island overwhelmed Middleburg 28-7 in … more

By Mike Zima Correspondent | 5/25/25

Raiders grads time: Swords Up!

5/24/25

Clay High wrestler Jacob Bucci leads out his Blue Devil graduates at Friday's ceremony. Bucci was double medalist for his Clay wrestling career.

Blue Devils: Pre-grad fervor

Staff photos by Randy Lefko | 5/24/25

Fleming Island High football star A.J. Whitt will take his diploma to the U.S. Army's West Point Academy as one of many military graduates.

Fleming Island High graduates; smiles, excitement

Staff photos by Randy Lefko | 5/24/25

Orange Park quarterback Gabe Taylor gets handoff to running back Austee'n Mills as tackle Jyaden Blanton moves to set up block in Raiders spring game Monday against ED White. ED White won 49-21.

Raiders shows glimpses of solid season to come

ORANGE PARK - With senior quarterback Gabe Taylor handling the brunt of the Orange Park High offense with runs out of the pocket and a handful of second level passes to wide out Brock Aflleje, the … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 5/20/25

There was plenty of dirt-flying action at the Seamark Ranch rodeo on Saturday night.

First Seamark Rodeo at the Ranch attracts thousands

Seamark Ranch in Green Cove Springs held its first annual Rodeo at the Ranch on Saturday, May 17. Cheering crowds were treated to an array of performances. The turnout exceeded expectations, with … more

By JENN SAMSEL | 5/19/25

Clay High first year football coach Jeff Gierke got a dramatic 21-18 game in the first half in his spring game against Palatka High School.

Blue Devils stage second quarter blast

Stunned by an 18-0 gap after one quarter of play which included an 84-yard touchdown scamper, the Clay high Blue Devils football team, under first year head coach Jeff Gierke, regrouped, recovered … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 5/17/25

St. Johns Country Day School baseball coach Tom Lucas had to use five of his pitchers to try and repeat as a state champion, but Canterbury won a 6-2 Class 1A championship game over the Spartans in Ft. Myers on Thursday.

Spartans state run ends, 6-2

ORANGE PARK - St. Johns Country Day School's attempt to defend last year's Class 2A state baseball title fell to a 6-2 Class 1A loss to Canterbury in Ft. Myers on Thursday. With the Spartans … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 5/15/25

St. Johns Country Day School may have junior Mason Schnell on the mound to face Canterbury for the Class 1A state title on Thursday at 7 p.m. Brayden Harris threw for eight strikeouts in 2-0 state semifinal win over Brito, but also threw 106 pitches.

Cole double; Harris 8Ks all Spartans need

FT MYERS - An unusual double over the centerfield fence by Preston Cole and an errant catcher's throw that deflected off Cole's helmet was the extent of the St. Johns Country Day School's offense in … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 5/15/25

Oakleaf High senior Jaydyn Beall socked a double in the seventh inning to start a rally that got a 2-1 region playoff win over Bartram Trail. Oakleaf travels to No. 1 Pace for the region semifinal.

Maddox challenged; delivers walk-off blow

OAKLEAF - Bartram Trail High's softball coaches took the risk of putting Oakleaf High senior pitcher Charlotte "Charley" Maddox in the batter's box in a tense bottom of the seventh inning game tied … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 5/15/25

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