DAYTONA BEACH – After its two year kickoff classic contract with North Marion was up, Trinity Christian head coach Verlon Dorminey wasn’t sure what he was going to do to find a replacement. Fortunately he didn’t have too wait long. “Former FAMU coach Ira Reynolds called me and asked me if we would be interested...Read More
MIDDLEBURG -It was a coming out party of sorts for Javon Gantt. The rising senior wide receiver put on a electrifying show for those in attendance after seeing Westside hold off host Middleburg 21-12. Gantt didn’t get a lot of looks but he certainly made the most of them hauling in three catches for 85...Read More
BALDWIN – For the second straight year, Orange Park and Baldwin left the field the same way they entered it, tied; as a late rally in the closing seconds saw both deadlocked in a 28-28 tie in the annual spring classic. Down 28-21, a Hail Mary caught at the 10 in the closing seconds, set...Read More
Seems like football just ended about a month ago, but its been three months since Raines won their second state title with a come from behind win over Cocoa. It’s hard to believe its already time for spring football as practice begins April 23 for every program around the area. Teams are allowed 20 days of...Read More
FLEMING ISLAND – They couldn’t agree with the final score; but they could both agree they both got what they wanted out of it. Both Palm Coast and Fleming Island came into spring with different questions and both left with different answers after Fleming Island held off Palm Coast 21-20. Fleming Island (11-3) lost about...Read More
Spring Football is all about new beginnings for teams as they officially suit up to see how they look for the next season. For Christ Church, suiting up meant first measuring the players, as the Eagles graduated 10 starters last year. Head Coach Jim Stomps and company are only returning four starters, which means is...Read More
OAKLEAF – Baker County has made a habit of ruining opponents homecomings, senior nights, etc., what’s one more. Hosting its inaugural home spring game despite being open for 7 years, Oakleaf fans were highly enthusiastic and hopeful but the visiting Wildcats sent them home with a 14-0 loss unfortunately. Both teams entered spring with lots...Read More
WESTSIDE – Running back Marcus Crowley rushed for two touchdowns, including a one yard plunge with just seconds remaining in the third quarter to lead host Trinity Christian over Lee 21-20. The fourth period saw mostly freshman and reserves get playing time as Lee pulled to within one point after a Ralph Mency touchdown. However...Read More
BOCA RATON – They say defense wins championships and offense sells tickets, that’s exactly what Clay coach Jay Stilianou is counting on. His defense has only allowed 25 points this season, including a season high 13 in a come from behind 14-13 win over Choctaw. And he will be counting on them again this weekend...Read More
ARLINGTON – Quarterback #13 Ciara Zino threw a touchdown pass and ran for another, leading her Clay Blue Devils to a 21-0 victory over Terry Parker (10-2) in the FHSAA Class 1A Regional Semifinals. Zino was spectacular, dissecting the heralded Braves defense with completion after completion. She would hook up with five different receivers in...Read More