From the pressure to play well in a game to the day-to-day grind of practice, stress is an unavoidable part of playing a sport. Athletes might feel the pressure to meet or exceed expectations, avoid injuries throughout a long season, or simply to come up with a win.   It’s a delicate balance because some stress...Read More

With the end of the regular seasons for football and volleyball, many athletes have come to the realization that they are at the end of their fall playing careers. Other sports like basketball and soccer have begun, yet with it comes the rigorous demands of sports with more games played. As a result, you may...Read More

Englewood HS- It’s the year of the Comets, as Springfield Middle School wins it’s first ever Duval County Middle School Championship. Springfield defeated Lake Shore Middle 24-6 on Tuesday night, to conclude the 2023 middle school football season not only in Duval County, but in all Northeast Florida. Fittingly, it was Springfield that ended it,...Read More

St. Johns Fl- Two teams that vied for the coveted St. Johns Middle School Athletic Association Division 2 championship in recent years, met for the first time in the title game on Wednesday. This matchup would determine who would hoist the trophy. Patriot Oaks lost last year to Freedom Crossing, and looked to finish the...Read More

St. Johns Fl- The Swiss Point Raiders reached the pinnacle of the St. Johns Middle School Athletic Association (SJMSAA), after upsetting Gamble Rogers 8-0 Wednesday night to once again be crowned champions. Swiss Point prevented a repeat by Gamble Rogers, and in the process won their first championship since 2017. The last time the Raiders...Read More

In a highly anticipated matchup, the Lake Shore Warriors, led by coach Joseph Delaune boasting an impressive 6-2 record, clashed with the resilient Mayport Sharks, who entered the game with a commendable 5-2-1 standing and led by head coach Richard Seymore. The stage was set for a showdown that would determine one team to continue...Read More

Jackson HS- Don’t look now, but this year may be the year of the Comet. The Springfield Comets that is, after they soared past Mandarin in the first round of the Duval County Middle School playoffs 30-0. Springfield went 8-0 in the regular season, and is now 9-0 and will face Twin Lakes in round...Read More

Macclenny Fl- The Bobcats of Baker County won their 4th consecutive middle school championship Tuesday, defeating the Oakleaf Junior High Yellow Jackets 16-12. With the historic win, Baker County middle has connected it’s current 8th grade class with Baker County High School’s 2025 class. Next year, every player in high school will have won a...Read More

Northeast FL- It was a difficult week for the defending Duval County Middle School Football Champions. A 14-8 loss last week at the hands of Mandarin snapped their nearly two year long winning streak. Not only that, Lake Shore lost some key players leading up to the game and in the game that’s made defending...Read More

In the world of sports, there are certain values that are universal. Physical strength, resilience, and determination are just a few celebrated and emphasized athletic characteristics. While these qualities are undoubtedly essential for student athletic success, there are other aspects of strength that we often fail to discuss: the strength it takes to seek professional...Read More