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Jaguars draft party: Life-long Jaguars fans get ready for second night of draft
Read full article: Jaguars draft party: Life-long Jaguars fans get ready for second night of draftMr. Chubbys in Ponte Vedra Beach was the place to be on Friday night as one of the biggest NFL draft parties in the area. Alessandra spoke with a pair of life-long Jaguars fans as they got settled in for the big night.
Jaguars draft party: Alessandra talks to father and daughter who love the Jaguars
Read full article: Jaguars draft party: Alessandra talks to father and daughter who love the JaguarsThe NFL draft on Friday night sees the Jaguars on the clock for the first time. Alessandra spent the night at Mr. Chubbys in Ponte Vedra Beach to join one of the area's biggest draft-night parties in town. She found a father and daughter, George and Catalina, who were there cheering on the Jaguars.
UK Jaguars fans show up on second night of NFL draft to cheer on their adopted team
Read full article: UK Jaguars fans show up on second night of NFL draft to cheer on their adopted teamIt's the second night of the NFL draft and Alessandra met one of the biggest Jaguars fans around. They came over from Manchester, England to play TPC Sawgrass and be in town for the draft. But we're going to need Alessandra to work on that Duuuval with him.
Jaguars draft party: Team president Mark Lamping on a different type of draft
Read full article: Jaguars draft party: Team president Mark Lamping on a different type of draftIt's a different type of draft part for the Jaguars this year as construction on the Stadium of the Future scrambled draft plans. But team president Mark Lamping joined a local draft party in Ponte Vedra Beach to talk about the changes and the excitement as the season approaches.
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Spring football: Creekside gets early jump on spring practice
Read full article: Spring football: Creekside gets early jump on spring practiceIt's officially spring football season for some area high school teams. Creekside is one of the few local squads that has already kicked things off. For head coach Sean McIntyre and DB Trent Porter, the grind began as soon as last season ended.
Spring football: Creekside getting ready to put on full pads
Read full article: Spring football: Creekside getting ready to put on full padsThe Creekside football team started its spring football practices last week, and the Knights are almost ready to go full pads as the fifth practice approaches. For head coach Sean McIntyre and rising senior Trent Porter, spring has been a long time coming.
News4JAGs: Making the Jaguars draft picks ... with trades, and defense rules the day
Read full article: News4JAGs: Making the Jaguars draft picks ... with trades, and defense rules the dayThe Jaguars won't go on the clock until pick No. 56 in the second round of the NFL draft. Well, Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney decided to do a mock draft and include trades for the first time. We're moving up in the draft, but not too high, to add a pair of impact defenders in this episode of the News4JAGs mock draft.
News4JAGs: Defense-heavy mock drafts. OTAs ramp up and familiarity breeds confidence in Jacksonville
Read full article: News4JAGs: Defense-heavy mock drafts. OTAs ramp up and familiarity breeds confidence in JacksonvilleIt's NFL draft week and we're putting the Jaguars on the clock and making seven rounds of selections for them. The Jaguars won't pick for the first time until selection No. 56, but that's right in the thick of what's expected to be a strong draft in terms of depth and lean on top-end talent. Plus, the Jaguars started their offseason program Monday, and it feels much different in Year 2 under Liam Coen.
Division I football in the 904? ASUN–UAC alliance could open door for college football at UNF, JU
Read full article: Division I football in the 904? ASUN–UAC alliance could open door for college football at UNF, JUImagine Division I college football returning to the 904. It’s not happening yet - but it’s no longer out of the question for the University of North Florida and Jacksonville University. Their home conference, the Atlantic Sun (ASUN), is set to launch a first-of-its-kind strategic alliance with the United Athletic Conference (UAC) - formerly known as the Western Athletic Conference - beginning in July.
Varsity 4: Alessandra attempts to make a track and field team and more in this week's show
Read full article: Varsity 4: Alessandra attempts to make a track and field team and more in this week's showAlessandra Pontbriand tries out for the Raines track and field team, our latest Super 6 flag football rankings and more in this week's episode of the Varsity 4 high school sports show.
Making the team: Alessandra tries out for the Raines track and field team
Read full article: Making the team: Alessandra tries out for the Raines track and field teamNews4JAX sports reporter Alessandra Pontbriand has given it her best this year to try out for several high school sports teams. So far she's made efforts with the Bolles girls basketball team, the Jackson boys hoops team, the St. Johns Country Day baseball team, the Baldwin softball team and the Ponte Vedra flag football team. This week, she gets some coaching from the Raines track and field squad. Could she pass the test for another team?
Varsity 4 vibe check: Area flag football players on what actress would play them on the field
Read full article: Varsity 4 vibe check: Area flag football players on what actress would play them on the fieldWe checked in with a few local flag football stars on what actress would play them in their sport. Zendaya and Jennifer Lawrence led the way!
Raines 4x400 relay team has eyes on state title after record run
Read full article: Raines 4x400 relay team has eyes on state title after record runThe Raines 4x400 relay team broke a school record by running a 3:11.55 at the Pepsi Florida Relays last week. The team, Jordan Middleton, Alexander Higgins, Johnathan Downer-Barrett and Owen Kaye, topped a Raines mark that had stood for 33 years. It’s the sixth-fastest time in state history. And those Vikings aren’t done yet. The postseason begins with districts on Thursday
The Raines 4x400 relay team breaks a school record 👟💨
Read full article: The Raines 4x400 relay team breaks a school record 👟💨The Raines 4x400 relay team broke a school record by running a 3:11.55 at the Pepsi Florida Relays last week. The team, Jordan Middleton, Alexander Higgins, Johnathan Downer-Barrett and Owen Kaye, topped a Raines mark that had stood for 33 years. It’s the sixth-fastest time in state history. And those Vikings aren’t done yet. The postseason begins with districts on Thursday. 👟💨
News4JAGS: No, Travis Hunter won't only play on defense and looking at Jags' 2nd-round draft history
Read full article: News4JAGS: No, Travis Hunter won't only play on defense and looking at Jags' 2nd-round draft historyNo, Travis Hunter isn't going to just play on defense this year. Plus, the NFL draft is less than two weeks away, and the Jaguars are without a first-round pick for the first time in franchise history. How have they fared with drafting in the second round? And GM James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen talk about their relationship when it comes to breaking down film and evaluating players.
Varstiy 4: Can Alessandra make another sports team? Plus, flag football, softball Super 6 and more
Read full article: Varstiy 4: Can Alessandra make another sports team? Plus, flag football, softball Super 6 and moreJoin News4JAX sports reporters Alessandra Pontbriand and Justin Barney for the latest in high school sports news each Thursday at 10:45 p.m. This week, Alessandra tries out for the Ponte Vedra flag football team and West Nassau High School pays homage to retiring principal Richard Pearce.
News4JAX sports reporter Alessandra Pontbriand tries to make the Ponte Vedra flag football team
Read full article: News4JAX sports reporter Alessandra Pontbriand tries to make the Ponte Vedra flag football teamNews4JAX sports reporter Alessandra Pontbriand has been trying out for different high school sports teams this year. Her mission this week: to see what being a flag football player is all about. Could she do enough to land a spot on the unbeaten Ponte Vedra Sharks flag team?
Longtime West Nassau principal Richard Pearce, coach calling it a career
Read full article: Longtime West Nassau principal Richard Pearce, coach calling it a careerRichard Pearce first arrived at West Nassau High School in 1995. The school announced this year that Pearce is retiring after the academic year ends, putting a bow on a career that has included roles in coaching, teaching and administration.
Travon Walker deal a value. The Orlando situation and the misguided WaPo stadium story
Read full article: Travon Walker deal a value. The Orlando situation and the misguided WaPo stadium storyThe NFL approved Jacksonville’s temporary move to Orlando’s Camping World Stadium in 2027, and it was the best of not many options for the Jaguars. Plus, extending edge Travon Walker was a must, and could be a major value if he’s healthy this year. Plus, the Washington Post’s shot at Jacksonville’s stadium deal was ridiculous and ill-informed. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney cover all the bases in this News4JAGs episode.
Varsity 4: Sports anchor Alessandra Pontbriand tries out for the St. Johns Country Day baseball team
Read full article: Varsity 4: Sports anchor Alessandra Pontbriand tries out for the St. Johns Country Day baseball teamVarsity 4: Sports anchor Alessandra Pontbriand tries out for the St. Johns Country Day baseball team
Varsity 4: Mike Pickett retires as St. Johns Country Day girls soccer head coach after 28 years
Read full article: Varsity 4: Mike Pickett retires as St. Johns Country Day girls soccer head coach after 28 yearsVarsity 4: Mike Pickett retires as St. Johns Country Day girls soccer head coach after 28 years
Varsity 4: Mike Pickett retires from St Johns Country Day, Spartans baseball team has a new teammate
Read full article: Varsity 4: Mike Pickett retires from St Johns Country Day, Spartans baseball team has a new teammateVarsity 4: Mike Pickett retires from St Johns Country Day, Spartans baseball team has a new teammate
St. Johns Country Day girls soccer head coach Mike Pickett has stepped down
Read full article: St. Johns Country Day girls soccer head coach Mike Pickett has stepped downSt. Johns Country Day girls soccer head coach Mike Pickett has stepped down from the Spartans after building the most dominant program in state history. Pickett won 15 state titles in his 28 seasons and led St. Johns to a place as one of the top soccer programs in America
Teal Tower: Thousands of old EverBank Stadium seats ready to be recycled
Read full article: Teal Tower: Thousands of old EverBank Stadium seats ready to be recycledWe headed over to Big Iron Recycling today to check out what's left of the teal-colored seats that have been removed from EverBank Stadium to make way for the Stadium of the Future. Owner Ernie Taylor explained what will happen with the seats.
The Jaguars are temporarily moving to Orlando in 2027. What that mean for fans over the next 2 years
Read full article: The Jaguars are temporarily moving to Orlando in 2027. What that mean for fans over the next 2 yearsThe Jaguars are temporarily moving to Orlando in 2027. What that mean for fans over the next 2 years
Tony Boselli sees Orlando home for Jaguars in 2027 as a major positive
Read full article: Tony Boselli sees Orlando home for Jaguars in 2027 as a major positiveJaguars EVP Tony Boselli says that Jacksonville's 2027 season at Orlando's Camping World Stadium will be a positive for both the franchise and other NFL teams. The Jaguars and the NFL announced this week that the team would play its 2027 season in Orlando as construction on the team's Stadium of the Future continues.
The Jags are about to get a new 'home away from home' for 2027
Read full article: The Jags are about to get a new 'home away from home' for 2027The Jags are about to get a new 'home away from home' for 2027 NFL owners are voting at the annual meetings on the temporary stadium while EverBank gets a glow-up. Orlando loading?