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High school football ‘25: Raines romp headlines Friday night scoreboard
Read full article: High school football ‘25: Raines romp headlines Friday night scoreboardBolles and Mandarin came away with wins in their Super 10 showdowns on Friday night, but it was Raines that drove home an exclamation point in Week 4.
Photo gallery: Scenes from Mandarin’s tough win over Bradford in Week 4
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Mandarin’s tough win over Bradford in Week 4Mandarin used touchdowns from sensational sophomore Brysen Wright for a 14-7 win to stay unbeaten (4-0) ahead of its Week 5 clash against national powerhouse IMG Academy. News4JAX had photographer Ralph Priddy capture the game in this photo gallery.
‘Never satisfied’: Raines defense motivated by championship drive
Read full article: ‘Never satisfied’: Raines defense motivated by championship driveThe Raines Vikings have started the 2025 football season with a statement on both sides of the ball. Scoring over 125 points in just two games is dominant, but that doesn’t go without looking at the defense. Just 14 points given up in two games for the Vikings defense, but they say they would rather that number be 0.
‘Hopefully we’ll keep it going’: Nassau County football success has been on full display this season
Read full article: ‘Hopefully we’ll keep it going’: Nassau County football success has been on full display this seasonFor the first time ever, Fernandina Beach, West Nassau and Yulee are unbeaten at this point of the regular season. The Pirates and Warriors, who play in the Sunshine State Athletic Association, are both 4-0. Yulee is 3-0. And even though they’re not unbeaten, Hilliard has jumped out to a 2-1 start, making it a great time to play football in Nassau County.
High school football ‘25: Top games to watch, full schedule for Week 4
Read full article: High school football ‘25: Top games to watch, full schedule for Week 4The fourth week of the high school football season is Friday night. Here are four games to watch followed by the next four best options. All games begin at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
High school football ‘25: Picking all the Week 4 games
Read full article: High school football ‘25: Picking all the Week 4 gamesHigh school football season is back and so are our weekly predictions for local games. Each Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will offer his picks on the games.
Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Beachside solidifies spot at the top after sweep of Ponte Vedra
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Beachside solidifies spot at the top after sweep of Ponte VedraThe News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Sept. 9 games.
Varsity 4 Super 10: St. Augustine climbs to No. 1; BK moves into rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 10: St. Augustine climbs to No. 1; BK moves into rankingsThe high school football regular season is off and rolling. News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 10 is here. It will be published on Tuesday through the end of the regular season.
Varsity 4 coaches rankings: St. Augustine jumps to top spot after win over Bolles
Read full article: Varsity 4 coaches rankings: St. Augustine jumps to top spot after win over BollesHigh school football season is in full swing and we’ve kicked off something new this year. We’ve asked head coaches to submit ballots each week by ranking their top 10 teams among the area’s 53 programs who compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state playoffs.
Photo gallery: Scenes from St. Augustine’s win over Bolles on Friday night
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from St. Augustine’s win over Bolles on Friday nightSt. Augustine knocked off Bolles 40-35 in a heavyweight Super 10 showdown on Friday night. News4JAX had Ralph Priddy capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to see action from Friday night’s game.
High school football ‘25: Top four games to watch, full schedule for Week 3
Read full article: High school football ‘25: Top four games to watch, full schedule for Week 3The third week of the high school football season is Friday night. Here are four games to watch followed by the next four best options. All games begin at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
High school football ‘25: Picking the winners in Week 3 games
Read full article: High school football ‘25: Picking the winners in Week 3 gamesHigh school football season is back and so are our weekly predictions for local games. Each Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will offer his picks on the games.
Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Beachside, Ponte Vedra prepare for 1-2 showdown
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Beachside, Ponte Vedra prepare for 1-2 showdownThe News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Sept. 2 games.
Varsity 4 Super 10: Columbia, Nease move up, Fleming Island moves in for Week 3
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 10: Columbia, Nease move up, Fleming Island moves in for Week 3The high school football regular season is off and rolling. News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 10 is here. It will be published on Tuesday through the end of the regular season.
Varsity 4 high school football coaches rankings: Columbia, Mandarin, Nease, St. Augustine move up
Read full article: Varsity 4 high school football coaches rankings: Columbia, Mandarin, Nease, St. Augustine move upWe’ve asked head coaches to submit ballots each week by ranking their top 10 teams among the area’s 53 programs who compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state playoffs.
High school football ‘25: Friday night’s scoreboard, looking ahead to Week 3
Read full article: High school football ‘25: Friday night’s scoreboard, looking ahead to Week 3The second week of the high school football season is in the books, and all but one of the Super 10 teams notched wins on Friday night.
Photo gallery: Bishop Kenny edges University Christian in thriller
Read full article: Photo gallery: Bishop Kenny edges University Christian in thrillerNews4JAX had photographer Jacob Simons capture the Bishop Kenny-University Christian game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out the action from the game.
Photo gallery: St. Augustine rolls past Menendez in annual rivalry game
Read full article: Photo gallery: St. Augustine rolls past Menendez in annual rivalry gameNews4JAX had photographer Ralph Priddy capture the St. Augustine-Menendez game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to see photos from the game.
Varsity 4 Game of the Week: Jackson hangs on to turn back Ribault at the finish
Read full article: Varsity 4 Game of the Week: Jackson hangs on to turn back Ribault at the finishBoth defenses were almost unyielding Frida night. The difference between Jackson and Ribault came down to one team being able to grab the few advantages offered them.
‘Preparing like a champion’: Raines Vikings gear up for delayed season opener
Read full article: ‘Preparing like a champion’: Raines Vikings gear up for delayed season openerAfter their season opener was cancelled, state runner-up Raines Vikings watched Week 1 from the stands. Now, they're ready to host Sandalwood Friday at The Graveyard.
High school football ‘25: Four games to watch, full schedule for Week 2
Read full article: High school football ‘25: Four games to watch, full schedule for Week 2The second week of the high school football season is Friday night. Here are four games to watch followed by the next four best options. All games begin at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
High school football ‘25: Picking the winners in Week 2 games
Read full article: High school football ‘25: Picking the winners in Week 2 gamesHigh school football season is back and so are our weekly predictions for local games. Each Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will offer his picks on the games.
Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Loaded Beachside opens at the top of the rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Loaded Beachside opens at the top of the rankingsThe News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Aug. 26 games.
Varsity 4 Super 10: Columbia, Nease, UC move into Week 2 rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 10: Columbia, Nease, UC move into Week 2 rankingsThe high school football regular season is off and rolling. News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 10 is here. It will be published on Tuesday through the end of the regular season.
Varsity 4 high school football coaches rankings: Bolles, Raines, Oakleaf in the top spots
Read full article: Varsity 4 high school football coaches rankings: Bolles, Raines, Oakleaf in the top spotse’ve asked head coaches to submit ballots each week by ranking their top 10 teams among the area’s 53 programs who compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state playoffs.
Varsity 4 Game of the Week: Nease keeps streak going against rival Ponte Vedra
Read full article: Varsity 4 Game of the Week: Nease keeps streak going against rival Ponte VedraEnrique Ordonez rushed for 194 yards on 18 carries, Aiden Phifer flashed accuracy and arm strength while passing for 261 yards and the Nease defense stifled host Ponte Vedra for the opening 20 minutes on the way to a 38-28 victory in the 17th edition of the Battle of the Bridge.
High school football ‘25: Four games to watch, full schedule for Week 1
Read full article: High school football ‘25: Four games to watch, full schedule for Week 1The first week of the high school football season kicks off Friday night. Here are four games to watch followed by the next four best options. All games begin at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
High school football ‘25: Let’s kick the season off with these Week 1 predictions
Read full article: High school football ‘25: Let’s kick the season off with these Week 1 predictionsHigh school football season is back and so are our weekly predictions for local games. Each Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will offer his picks on the games.
Varsity 4 Super 6 football rankings: Bolles, Raines, St. Aug lead the way; Ponte Vedra moves in
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 football rankings: Bolles, Raines, St. Aug lead the way; Ponte Vedra moves inThe high school football regular season is off and rolling. News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 10 is here. It will be published on Tuesday through the end of the regular season.
High school football ‘25: Weekly schedule, results for Georgia teams
Read full article: High school football ‘25: Weekly schedule, results for Georgia teamsThe high school football regular season is off and running in the Peach State. Here are the week-by-week schedules for the six Georgia teams in the News4JAX coverage region.
Varsity 4 News4JAX preseason Super 10: Loaded Bolles opens season at the top
Read full article: Varsity 4 News4JAX preseason Super 10: Loaded Bolles opens season at the topThe Varsity 4 News4JAX preseason Super 10 is here. Records shown are from the finish of 2024. During the regular season, the Super 10 will be published on Tuesdays.
Top 25 high school football player countdown: No. 2 St. Aug WR Somourian Wingo
Read full article: Top 25 high school football player countdown: No. 2 St. Aug WR Somourian WingoVarsity 4 and News4JAX has been counting down the days to the high school football regular season with a player each day. We started the countdown at 25 days out and are slowly making our way to kickoff on Aug. 22 by spotlighting a different player each day.
‘Second Chance Act’ sets new safety standard for high school athletes in Florida
Read full article: ‘Second Chance Act’ sets new safety standard for high school athletes in FloridaSenate Bill 1070, also known as the “Second Chance Act,” requires at least one electrocardiogram, also known as an “EKG,” in addition to the already required physical for any Florida student attempting to participate in high school sports.
Photo gallery: Team photos from high school football media day
Read full article: Photo gallery: Team photos from high school football media dayBaker's Sports high school football media day serves as the unofficial launching point of the season. Athletes descend on the stadium and answer questions, pose for photos and talk about the season. News4JAX captured representatives from teams in this photo gallery above.
High school football primer: Practice kicks off and countdown begins for regular season
Read full article: High school football primer: Practice kicks off and countdown begins for regular seasonSome high school teams marked the start of fall practices by kicking things off at midnight to get things going as the march to the regular season begins. Here’s what you need to get caught up on the 2025 season.
Photo gallery: Jaguars host high school football stars at training camp Sunday
Read full article: Photo gallery: Jaguars host high school football stars at training camp SundayClick through the images in our photo gallery here to see News4JAX photographer Christopher Smith’s shots of local high school football players at Sunday's Jaguars training camp practice.
Weekly schedules, results for area high school football teams for the 2025 season
Read full article: Weekly schedules, results for area high school football teams for the 2025 seasonThe high school football season kicks off in August and here are the weekly schedules for Northeast Florida teams for the 2025 season.
Team-by-team schedules for the 2025 high school football season
Read full article: Team-by-team schedules for the 2025 high school football seasonThe high school football season is right around the corner and the schedules are here. Below are schedules for teams in the News4JAX coverage region, which includes north Florida and southeast Georgia.
All-News4JAX flag football: Fletcher’s Jasmine Cross found love for the sport in elementary school
Read full article: All-News4JAX flag football: Fletcher’s Jasmine Cross found love for the sport in elementary schoolFletcher's Jasmine Cross is the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX flag football player of the year.
Outgoing First Coast head coach Marty Lee reflects on unforgettable football journey
Read full article: Outgoing First Coast head coach Marty Lee reflects on unforgettable football journeyMarty Lee started coaching with one small promise to himself all those years ago. If Lee could walk away at the very end of his coaching career at First Coast High School knowing that he’d made his mentors proud, then he’d have fulfilled that promise.
FHSAA expands Football Invitational, tinkers with baseball format, will add shot clock in hoops playoffs in ‘26
Read full article: FHSAA expands Football Invitational, tinkers with baseball format, will add shot clock in hoops playoffs in ‘26The Florida High School Athletic Association put an exclamation point on its final board of directors meeting of the school year on Tuesday, voting to bring in a shot clock in playoff basketball next year, expanding a subset of the football playoffs and tinkering with the baseball postseason again.
Trinity Christian comes up short against The First Academy in baseball title game
Read full article: Trinity Christian comes up short against The First Academy in baseball title gameOrlando’s The First Academy toppled Trinity Christian 7-2 to win the Class 2A state championship at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on Wednesday afternoon.
High school softball playoffs ’25: Tough night as all 4 local teams out in regional finals
Read full article: High school softball playoffs ’25: Tough night as all 4 local teams out in regional finalsAll four local teams stalled out in the regional finals, meaning that there will be no area teams in the state semifinals for the first time since 2003.
High school softball playoffs ’25: Baldwin, Matanzas, Paxon, UC move to 3rd round
Read full article: High school softball playoffs ’25: Baldwin, Matanzas, Paxon, UC move to 3rd roundBaldwin, Matanzas, Paxon and University Christian are the final area softball teams still standing in the state playoffs.
High school track and field: Mandarin boys lead way on final day of state meet
Read full article: High school track and field: Mandarin boys lead way on final day of state meetThe Mandarin boys track and field team used a pair of individual championships to finish as Class 4A state runner-up as the state meet wrapped up on a busy and wet Saturday night at UNF’s Hodges Stadium.
State track and field: Nieko Garnes, Jackson shine at 2A championships
Read full article: State track and field: Nieko Garnes, Jackson shine at 2A championshipsThe Jackson boys had an excellent showing in the Class 2A state track and field meet on Friday, with hurdler Nieko Garnes winning one individual event and helping out on the champ 4x400 relay team.
High school softball playoffs ’25: Baker County, Baldwin, Episcopal, Middleburg among 1st round winners
Read full article: High school softball playoffs ’25: Baker County, Baldwin, Episcopal, Middleburg among 1st round winnersThe high school softball playoffs are in full swing, with 11 local teams moving on to the second round.
Ponte Vedra boys lacrosse team stuns Lake Mary in OT to reach state final
Read full article: Ponte Vedra boys lacrosse team stuns Lake Mary in OT to reach state finalMason Hauseman scored in overtime and Ponte Vedra handed Lake Mary its first loss of the season in a 10-9 game in Naples. Ponte Vedra (19-3) will face either Plant or St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday for the state title.
High school baseball playoffs ’25: Aiden Arnett walk-off caps stunning Trinity rally
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ’25: Aiden Arnett walk-off caps stunning Trinity rallyTrinity Christian's Aaron Watson and St. Johns Country Day's Brayden Harris were electric in leading their teams to wins on Monday night in the baseball playoffs.
All-News4JAX girls wrestling: FPC’s Christina Borgmann gave the sport a try and never looked back
Read full article: All-News4JAX girls wrestling: FPC’s Christina Borgmann gave the sport a try and never looked backFlagler Palm Coast's Christina Borgmann is the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls wrestling team
High school baseball playoffs ’25: Six local teams eye spot in state semifinals
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ’25: Six local teams eye spot in state semifinalsClay, St. Johns Country Day, Suwannee, Trinity Christian, Union County and University Christian have made it through two rounds of the postseason and have a shot at the state semifinals.
High school softball playoffs ’25: More than 2 dozen local teams in the postseason
Read full article: High school softball playoffs ’25: More than 2 dozen local teams in the postseasonThe high school softball playoff field is set, with 30 teams from the area reaching the postseason and the regional quarterfinals (May 7-8) include a handful of all-local first-round collisions.
All-News4JAX girls basketball: Karaoke and chemistry the secret for success for Bolles and Abby Knauff
Read full article: All-News4JAX girls basketball: Karaoke and chemistry the secret for success for Bolles and Abby KnauffBolles star Abby Knauff leads the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls basketball team.
Varsity 4 Super 6 softball: Top teams stay put as district tourneys wind down regular season
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 softball: Top teams stay put as district tourneys wind down regular seasonThe Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published each Thursday in the regular season. Records are through April 30 games.
History made! Nease tennis star Kylie Kochis caps perfect season with singles state title
Read full article: History made! Nease tennis star Kylie Kochis caps perfect season with singles state titleNease tennis star Kylie Kochis put a bow on her high school career Wednesday, winning the Class 3A overall singles championship in a thriller.
High school baseball playoffs ’25: Clay, St. Johns, Trinity, Union move to regional finals
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ’25: Clay, St. Johns, Trinity, Union move to regional finalsClay, St. Johns Country Day, Trinity Christian and Union County are all headed to the high school baseball regional finals.
Outpouring of support for Parker High football team after thieves make off with helmets, jerseys, cleats
Read full article: Outpouring of support for Parker High football team after thieves make off with helmets, jerseys, cleatsThe first day of spring football practice brought an unwelcome sight at Terry Parker High School. Head coach Mike Holloway noticed Monday that the facilities had been broken into and helmets, jerseys, and cleats were missing.
Spring football primer: New head coaches, teams on the rise, top players as 2025 arrives
Read full article: Spring football primer: New head coaches, teams on the rise, top players as 2025 arrivesHigh school spring football is here. Monday marked the official start of the spring football practice around the state. A look at storylines entering 2025, head coaches in new spots, top players to watch and more.
Thieves steal helmets, jerseys, cleats at Parker on first day of spring football practice
Read full article: Thieves steal helmets, jerseys, cleats at Parker on first day of spring football practiceThe first day of spring football practice brought an unwelcome sight at Terry Parker High School. Head coach Mike Holloway noticed Monday that the facilities had been broken into and helmets, jerseys, and cleats were missing.
National Volunteer Week: How one Neptune Beach student is volunteering to fight Alzheimer’s disease
Read full article: National Volunteer Week: How one Neptune Beach student is volunteering to fight Alzheimer’s diseaseW're highlighting one Neptune Beach student who is volunteering to fight Alzheimer’s disease every year at an annual walk that draws thousands of people.
Atlantic Coast grad Pat Bryant taken in 3rd round of NFL draft by Broncos
Read full article: Atlantic Coast grad Pat Bryant taken in 3rd round of NFL draft by BroncosIllinois receiver and former Atlantic Coast High School star Pat Bryant II became the first local player to hear his name called in the NFL draft on Thursday night.
Varsity 4 Super 6 softball: Baker County still at top, Fort White, Matanzas move up
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 softball: Baker County still at top, Fort White, Matanzas move upThe Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published each Thursday in the regular season. Records are through April 23 games.
High school baseball playoffs ’25: Columbia, Tocoi Creek move on to regional semifinals
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ’25: Columbia, Tocoi Creek move on to regional semifinalsColumbia, Creekside and Tocoi Creek won their baseball playoff openers on Wednesday night and are just one victory away from moving on to next week’s regional semifinals.
High school baseball playoffs ’25: Walk-off HR at Clay, huge night for Brayden Harris at St. Johns on Monday
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ’25: Walk-off HR at Clay, huge night for Brayden Harris at St. Johns on MondayThe opening night of the new-look high school baseball playoffs is in the books
Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Clay, Columbia, Suwannee in final rankings of the season
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Clay, Columbia, Suwannee in final rankings of the seasonThe Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published on Fridays during the regular season. Records are through April 17.
Varsity 4 Super 6 softball: Baker County back to top spot, Matanzas jumps to No. 3
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 softball: Baker County back to top spot, Matanzas jumps to No. 3The Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published each Thursday in the regular season. Records are through April 16 games.
Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Teams battling in district tournaments for playoff spots
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Teams battling in district tournaments for playoff spotsThe Varsity 4 News4JAX flag football Super 6 rankings will be published Wednesday through the end of the regular season. Records are through April 15 games.
Spring signing period: A look at area athletes making college choices
Read full article: Spring signing period: A look at area athletes making college choicesThe spring signing period for high school athletes inking letters of intent is in full swing. A look at area athletes who are signing with colleges.
Varsity 4 Super 6 boys lacrosse: Top teams roll into district title games
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 boys lacrosse: Top teams roll into district title gamesThe Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 boys lacrosse rankings will be published each Tuesday in the regular season. Records are through April 14.
Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Teams stay put as district showdowns arrive
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Teams stay put as district showdowns arriveThe Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 rankings will be published through the end of the regular season. Records are through April 13 games.
Minecraft meets Jacksonville: City invites students to reimagine public spaces
Read full article: Minecraft meets Jacksonville: City invites students to reimagine public spacesThe City of Jacksonville is launching a citywide Minecraft build challenge, inviting students to reimagine iconic Jacksonville public spaces.
Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Red-hot Cody Boshell lifts Bishop Snyder to No. 2
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Red-hot Cody Boshell lifts Bishop Snyder to No. 2The Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published on Fridays during the regular season. Records are through April 3.
Varsity 4 Super 6 softball: Atlantic Coast back up to No. 1, Matanzas moves into rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 softball: Atlantic Coast back up to No. 1, Matanzas moves into rankingsThe Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published each Thursday in the regular season. Records are through April 9 games.
Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Fleming Island, Fletcher move up, Bartram Trail moves in
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Fleming Island, Fletcher move up, Bartram Trail moves inThe Varsity 4 News4JAX flag football Super 6 rankings will be published Wednesday through the end of the regular season. Records are through April 8 games.
Varsity 4 Super 6 boys lacrosse: Ponte Vedra, Episcopal cement top two spots
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 boys lacrosse: Ponte Vedra, Episcopal cement top two spotsThe Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 boys lacrosse rankings will be published each Tuesday in the regular season. Records are through April 7.
Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Top teams stay put as district tournament arrive
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Top teams stay put as district tournament arriveThe Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 rankings will be published through the end of the regular season. Records are through April 6 games.
Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Episcopal, Providence move back into rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Episcopal, Providence move back into rankingsThe Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published on Fridays during the regular season. Records are through April 3.