Duval County Public Schools rivals William M. Raines High School and Jean Ribault High School will play in an exhibition game on Friday at VyStar Ballpark.

Ribault had a blistering start and a tough finish in the boys basketball state semifinals on Tuesday.

The Ribault basketball team is in the Class 4A state semifinals and will face Stranahan on Tuesday in Lakeland. A look at the matchup.

The community is invited to send off the Ribault High boys basketball team at noon Monday at Ribault Middle School. The Trojans are headed to the state semifinals in Lakeland.

It’s destination Lakeland for six area boys basketball teams.

Top seeds Tocoi Creek, Ribault, Jackson, Impact Christian and University Christian all won second round games on Monday night to move on to the regional finals in the boys high school basketball playoffs.

The opening round of the boys high school basketball playoffs are in the book and all eight area No. 1 seeds are moving on.

The boys high school basketball playoff field is set as the drive to the state semifinals in Lakeland begins on Feb. 12.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 13

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 30.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 16.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 2.

Top-ranked Raines and rival Ribault collide on Saturday afternoon in the annual Northwest Classic, one of the best sporting events in the area.

It was a wild and chaotic week as Hurricane Helene shook up the high school football schedule. Teams played on Wednesday and Friday, with many pushing their Week 6 games to Monday, Sept. 30. But quite a few teams squeezed in their games. Here’s a look at the results and the ever-changing schedule.

High school football season in Florida begins in less than a month. News4JAX has you covered. Here are the team-by-team schedules for schools in the North Florida coverage region.

Ribault's Caleb Williams is the All-News4JAX boys basketball player of the year.

Several all-area regional final matchups are set as eight local teams advanced in the boys high school basketball playoffs on Tuesday night.

The area has six girls basketball teams still standing tall in the high school basketball state playoffs.

The second round of the boys high school basketball playoffs are set, including a major rematch between Gateway Conference rivals Jackson and Ribault.

The opening round of the girls high school basketball playoffs are in the books and the area’s favorites held strong.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 31.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 29.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 23.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 22.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 16.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 9.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 2.

Heavy rains from the storms that slammed Northeast Florida Saturday and throughout the night have neighborhoods prone to flooding experiencing the aftermath.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 11.

Will Providence add another Fortegra Invitational basketball championship to its resume? The Stallions, ranked No. 6 in the News4JAX Super 6, have never lost a game in the tournament and have won three of the five championships. Can the Stallions (4-3) add a fourth when they clash with No. 3 Episcopal (7-0) in the championship game on Saturday night?

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 4.

As Raines and Ribault competed on the field at First Coast stadium, the Duval County Public Schools weapons detection K-9, Officer Maverick, was working in the parking lot.

We’re nearly through eight full weeks of the high school football season, with one big game left.

The high school football season begins next month. Here are team-by-team schedules for the 2023 season. Some teams have not finalized schedules. They will be updated as they are finalized.

Ribault’s basketball comeback ran into a tough final minute.

Ribault can advance to the state championship game in boys basketball with a win on Thursday.

Lakeland and the final four is the next destination for the NFEI, Ponte Vedra, Providence and Ribault boys basketball teams.

Seven local teams are still alive in the state high school basketball playoffs. Among them, Ribault and Bishop Kenny, who will face one another at Ribault on Friday.

Boys high school basketball teams got their playoff assignments on Sunday afternoon and 20 area teams are bound for the postseason.

After splitting two meetings this season, Jackson and Ribault will play for bragging rights and the Gateway Conference championship in boys basketball on Friday night.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. There will be a one-week break for Christmas and will resume Jan. 4. Records are through Dec. 20.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday during the regular season. Records are through Dec. 12.

Multiple Ken Knight Drive homes along the Ribault River flooded and suffered significant damage as Nicole swept through Florida on Thursday.

The high school football regular season is in the books and the playoffs are on tap. Who’s in, who’s out and who’s going where? That will be finalized on Sunday morning when the FHSAA releases its first brackets for its new Suburban and Metro state playoffs.

Former NFL wide receiver Lavernues Coles headlines a group of new inductees Saturday for the Ribault Athletic Hall of Fame

The News4JAX high school football Super 10 will be published on Tuesdays throughout the high school football regular season. It was published a day later this week due to Hurricane Ian and makeup games on Monday and Tuesday.

On the first of five days of high school football this week, nearly a dozen area teams picked up district victories.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue is helping the Ribault neighborhood be prepared for hurricane season.

On Saturday, dozens of people showed up to an Inaugural Scholarship Walkathon in honor of 16-year-old Talen Birt.

Jacksonville’s fire chief and mayor on Thursday talked with Northside homeowners and gave them new smoke detectors to those who need them to make sure they are safe.

Two people were pulled from a house fire Saturday in the Ribault area, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

With the first round of the boys basketball playoffs in the books, a dozen teams are still standing.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday during the regular season. Records are through Jan. 24.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday during the regular season. Records are through Jan. 10.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Jan. 4.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday during the regular season. Records are through Jan. 3.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday during the regular season with the exception of a break next week for the holidays. Records are through Dec. 20.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday during the regular season with the exception of a break for the holidays. Records are through Dec. 13.

Ribault is on the search for a new football coach after Marlon White resigned on Friday after two seasons with the Trojans.

Week 9 of the high school football season is in the books. How area teams fared on Friday night and looking ahead to Week 10.

It wasn’t easy. It wasn’t pretty. But it was a promising start for the Creekside football team in the WW Gay Mechanical Contractors Bold City Showcase.

With their game back on this year — Creekside faces Ribault in the second of three games in the W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. Bold City Showcase at Bolles — it was quite the relief.

Police are investigating a shooting in Ribault.

William Easton, a former Ribault High School and senior point guard on the Wilberforce University basketball team died in a car accident in town on April 9, just a day before his 22nd birthday.

The pick is in and Rennia Davis made area history.

On Thursday night, Rennia Davis, a Ribault High product, will make history when she becomes the highest area player selected in the WNBA draft. The 6-2 wing from Tennessee is expected to be taken inside the top five.

Bishop Kenny girls basketball players huddle up during a break in action during Tuesday's Region 1-4A semifinal game against Ribault. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Four area girls basketball teams are bound for the third round of the state playoffs. Bishop Kenny, Oakleaf, St. Augustine and University Christian all advanced to Friday’s third round with victories on Tuesday night. St. Augustine clipped Ponte Vedra for the second time this month with a 43-35 win in 1-5A. And Bishop Kenny pulled off the Northwest sweep with a grind-it-out, 44-39 win over Ribault.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tuesday night is the second round of the girls high school basketball state playoffs. St. Augustine beat Ponte Vedra 47-29 in the regular season, and then edged the Sharks 49-45 in the district championship. The Trojans won 51-50 in OT this season, 44-38 last season, 54-50 in 2019 and 52-39 in 2018. That sets up a rematch of the district championship game, won 46-35 by the Christians. C/F Jaidy Mejia (11.2 ppg) and G Laura Gonzalez (10.2 ppg) lead NFEI.

It’s an early season baseball game with only bragging rights on the line. But Raines and Ribault playing under the lights at 121 Financial Ballpark and donning the jerseys of a team from the long-gone Negro Leagues is a big story. The makeup game between the two Northwest Jacksonville rivals —which was originally scheduled for Feb. 12 as a preseason scrimmage — is now an actual regular season game. There’s been a renewed focus on the rich baseball history here. That was the same place where the Negro League Red Caps played for three years.

Bishop Kenny girls basketball players celebrate their 60-55 overtime win over Raines in the Region 1-4A playoff opener on Thursday night. Bishop Kenny’s 60-55 overtime win over rival Raines headlined the opening round games. The Crusaders (18-9) knocked off Raines in the regional final a season ago to reach the state semifinals. Other winners on Thursday night included Oakleaf edging Lake Mary (66-63) for its first playoff win since 2016. AdIn its first playoff game since 2012, Jackson trounced Maclay 65-18.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As part of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s salute to Black History Month, the club will be hosting the second annual High School Heritage Classic exhibition game between Raines and Ribault high schools at 121 Financial Ballpark. The Raines and Ribault players will wear custom Jacksonville Red Caps uniforms in a tribute to the Negro Leagues team from 1938 to 1942. Throughout the exhibition game, there will be historical references to Negro Leagues players and teams. “Personally, this is a dream come true,” said Andrea Williams, the Jumbo Shrimp’s director of community relations. The Raines Vikings defeated the Ribault Trojans 8-4 in the inaugural High School Heritage Classic in February 2020.

(2) Raines (16-4), Class 4ANotable wins: Bishop Kenny, Flagler Palm Coast, Hawthorne, Jackson, Lake Mary, Parker, Ribault (twice), Sandalwood, Valdosta. (1) Oakleaf (16-1, Class 7A)Notable wins: Bishop Kenny, Flagler Palm Coast, Jackson, Mandarin, Nease, Orange Park (twice), Ponte Vedra. There’s a big one ahead on Jan. 26, a home game against Jasmyne Roberts and Bishop Kenny. Why they’re here: The Panthers have stumbled as of late, losing games to Spruce Creek, Bishop Kenny and previous No. (NR) Bartram Trail (12-6, Class 7A)Notable wins: Bishop Kenny, Flagler Palm Coast, Orange Park, Providence, University Christian.

On Tuesday, Davis, a former Ribault High star, was voted as a Preseason All-SEC first-team selection for the third consecutive season, adding to a legacy that has made her among the most accomplished women’s basketball stars in area history. Davis has started 92 of 94 games during her college career and has career averages of 14.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Only two area players have been selected in the WNBA draft before — Keystone Heights' Monique Cardenas and Ribault’s Erica White. Davis is one of the best women’s basketball players in area history and a selection on the News4Jax All-25 team that honored the top players of the last 25 years. All-SEC First TeamAliyah Boston, South CarolinaRennia Davis, TennesseeChelsea Dungee, ArkansasRhyne Howard, KentuckyRickea Jackson, Mississippi StateN’dea Jones, Texas A&MKhayla Pointer, LSUUnique Thompson, Auburn

Robert Williams is on the track and football teams at Jean Ribault High School. He is a member of the National Honor Society and is in Ribault’s Early College Program. Robert’s volunteer work includes attending food drives at St. Paul Baptist Church. Robert currently has a 4.3 G.P.A.

Raines and Ribault met in the 51st Northwest Classic on Saturday at Raines. The Vikings used six interceptions, including three by Kyree Hammond, to rout rival Ribault 44-20 in the 51st Northwest Classic on a picture-perfect afternoon at the Graveyard. A muffed kickoff pinned Ribault back at its own 3 on the next drive and Christian McNair intercepted Santana Jackson and walked into the end zone. A bad snap on a punt rolled out of the end zone and led to a safety. And Raines recovered a muffed punt by Ribault that set up a touchdown.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A police officer was shot Monday morning while assisting the Drug Enforcement Administration in serving a high-risk search warrant in a neighborhood off Moncrief Road, authorities said. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office SWAT team member was released from the hospital within hours and is recovering at home, Sheriff Mike Williams said. Williams said the veteran officer was hit several times, but the shots landed on his ballistics vest, and the officer managed to return fire. “When you ask for the SWAT team, you’re talking about a high-profile takedown," Jefferson said. The sheriff said SWAT officers spend 20-30% of their on-duty time training to prepare them for high-risk situations.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – We’ve hit Week 3 of the high school football season. The Bears haven’t lost a regular season game since a 37-34 defeat to Cocoa on Oct. 19, 2018, an area-best 14 consecutive wins. Camden County (1-1) at Raines (0-1), 6 p.m.: A Georgia-Florida battle which should be a good one. Fleming Island hasn’t lost a regular season game since Oct. 12, 2018, a 51-42 defeat to Bartram Trail, a span of 13 games. GEORGIAFriday, Sept. 18Benedictine (2-0) at Brunswick (1-1), 7:30 p.m.Camden County (1-1) at Raines (0-1), 6 p.m.Charlton County (1-0) at Long County (0-1), 7:30 p.m.Claxton (1-0) at Pierce County (2-0), 7:30 p.m.Glynn Academy (1-1) at Winder (1-0), 7:30Off: Ware County.

SALISBURY, N.C. – A quarterback at a North Carolina college, who once played at both Raines and Ribault high schools in Jacksonville, has been paralyzed after a shooting in which at least six people were wounded during a party at a restaurant, police said. Livingstone College junior Ryan Williams, 21, of Jacksonville, Florida, was among the victims shot at a Salisbury restaurant early Sunday, said Salisbury police spokesman Greg Beam, who was cited by news outlets. Five other Livingstone students were wounded, and two of them were Williams' teammates, according to police. Three students from Catawba College, which is also in Salisbury, were also injured in the incident, police said. The officers were still outside when the shooting occurred, he said.

Tennessee guard Rennia Davis (0), a Ribault product, reacts after scoring in the first half of a first-round game against UCLA in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament last season. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Former Ribault girls basketball star Rennia Davis had a big night for Tennessee on Monday. On Tuesday, Davis earned SEC Women's Basketball Player of the Week honors as her hot start to the 2019-20 season continued. Davis is one of the best women's basketball players in area history. She led Ribault to three state championships during her decorated career and finished with 2,304 points, second in area history to another former Trojan, and current Ribault coach Shante Stevens (2,780).

(Gry Lloyd McCullough, For News4Jax)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The News4Jax Super 10 high school football poll will be published each Tuesday during the regular season. (NR) Mandarin (4-3), Class 8ALast week: d. Oakleaf, 34-33This week: vs. Sandalwood (3-3, 1-1), 7 p.m.Glance: The Mustangs muscled back into the playoff conversation by knocking off previous No. (NR) Raines (4-2)Last week: d. Ribault, 10-7This week: vs. Yulee (3-4, 2-0), 6 p.m.Glance: The Vikings return to the Super 10 for the first time since Week 2 after outslugging the Trojans in the Northwest Classic. Dropped out: Flagler Palm Coast (6-1, Class 8A), Trinity Christian (3-5, Class 3A). Others: Baldwin (7-1, Class 3A), Flagler Palm Coast (6-1, Class 8A), St. Augustine (4-3, 6A), Sandalwood (3-3, Class 8A), Trinity Christian (3-5, Class 3A), Westside (6-1, Class 5A), West Nassau (6-1, Class 4A).

Raines quarterback Carlton Bulter (6) looks to run the ball during the first half of a football game against Ribault on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. [Gary Lloyd McCullough/ For News 4 JAX]JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - What a stretch of football that Week 8 turned out to be. Atlantic Coast was winless entering Week 7's game against White, but scratched out a 38-35 win. The Purple Hurricanes, who entered that game winless, won by a staggering 48-0. Westside has a challenging Week 9 game against White, while Parker has what should be an easy week against Middleburg.

Raines running back Nigel Smith (2) runs the ball during the first half of a football game against Ribault at Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Vikings did just enough to escape with a 10-7 win over Ribault in the 50th Northwest Classic on a breezy and festive Saturday afternoon Alvin White Stadium. Raines 10, Ribault 7Raines, 0, 10, 0, 0 10Ribault, 0, 0, 7, 0 7Raines Treyvon Hobbs 31 interception return (Nigel Smith kick)Raines Nigel Smith 33 FGRibault Freddie Manning 20 pass from Santana Jackson (C'Darrien Fedd kick)INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: Raines, Nigel Smith 9-48, Jairus Stewart 4-19; Ribault, Josh Jones 11-50, Javari Williams 6-29. PASSING: Raines, Adrian Williams 0-1-0 0; Carleton Butler 4-11-0 14; Ribault, Santana Jackson 12-23-1 181. RECEIVING: Raines, Dejohn Davis 1-8, Kareem Burke 1-5; Ribault, Vincent Bailey 3-97, Freddie Manning 3-40, Anthony Felton 3-37.

Raines defensive back Treyvon Hobbs (1) celebrates in the end zone his pick-six during the first half of a football game against Ribault at Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. [Gary Lloyd McCullough/ For News 4 JAX ]Hide Caption

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Before Raines and Ribault high schools took the football field Saturday afternoon for the 50th time in history for the Northwest Classic, hundreds gathered for a parade in Moncrief to show their pride and cheer on their teams. This is, like, one of the biggest parades we've had so far because we're celebrating 50 years of excellence, 50 years of community, 50 years of our youth," said parade coordinator Quen Sams. "It's a big rivalry, and we understand that it's a big family, a neighborhood and one big community." She said for her, the event means she's part of the heritage and embedded history in Jacksonville. "You see alumni come out, you see their children and the legacy of being a Viking, because I'm actually a third-generation Viking," Manning said.

VIDEO: Jennifer Ready reports on the upcoming Northwest classic this weekend between Raines and Ribault.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A glance at the top high school football games of Week 7. Washington has faced three heavyweights in IMG Academy, Miami Central and Miami Columbus, going 1-2 in those matchups. Ponte Vedra has RB Campbell Parker (434 yards, 3 TDs), QB R.J. Glod (1,245 yards, 10 TDs) and WR Michael Olkiewicz (475 yards, 4 TDs) are tops on the Sharks. Parker (2-2, 1-0) at Baker County (3-2, 1-1)*: A major District 3-5A battle. Raines has played well since a Week 1 blowout loss to Orlando Jones, giving up just 22 points since then.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Right now the best high school basketball in Jacksonville is being played on the Northside where Ribault won both the boys and girls Gateway Championship. This was the sixth straight Gateway title for the Lady Trojans. Since losing back to back games at the Martin Luther King tournament earlier this month the boys are on their win streak including an upset of previously unbeaten Wolfson.