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Photo gallery 2: A look at Friday night’s Jaguars scrimmage in the stadium
Read full article: Photo gallery 2: A look at Friday night’s Jaguars scrimmage in the stadiumNews4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture images from the mock game. Click through the gallery to check out action from Trevor Lawrence, Travis Hunter and more.
‘I thought he played awesome’: Trevor Lawrence gets solid reviews in stadium scrimmage
Read full article: ‘I thought he played awesome’: Trevor Lawrence gets solid reviews in stadium scrimmageFor Jaguars fans looking and hoping that another fresh start will be just what Trevor Lawrence needs, Friday night was a great first step.
Photo gallery 1: Scenes from Friday night’s Jaguars scrimmage
Read full article: Photo gallery 1: Scenes from Friday night’s Jaguars scrimmageThe Jaguars held their only stadium scrimmage of training camp on Friday night under the lights at EverBank Stadium. Check out News4JAX photographer Christopher Smith's photo gallery from the game.
‘Let’s go’: Countdown to high school football season is on
Read full article: ‘Let’s go’: Countdown to high school football season is onBaker’s Sports high school football media day was in full swing Friday at EverBank Stadium, the annual de facto launch point as teams prepare for the regular season.
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.
Jaguars training camp notebook: Another solid day for Trevor Lawrence as stadium scrimmage arrives
Read full article: Jaguars training camp notebook: Another solid day for Trevor Lawrence as stadium scrimmage arrivesNews, notes and notables from the seventh day of Jaguars training camp on Thursday.
Photo gallery: Scenes from Tuesday’s Jaguars training camp practice
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Tuesday’s Jaguars training camp practiceNews4JAX photographer Christopher Smith captured the day of camp in this photo gallery. Click through the images to see photos from Tuesday's practice.
Photo gallery 2: Check out the Jaguars from Tuesday’s training camp practice
Read full article: Photo gallery 2: Check out the Jaguars from Tuesday’s training camp practiceNews4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture images from the day of practice. Click through the gallery to check out action from Trevor Lawrence, Travis Hunter and more.
Photo gallery 2: Check out the Jaguars from Monday’s training camp practice
Read full article: Photo gallery 2: Check out the Jaguars from Monday’s training camp practiceNews4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture images from the day of practice. Click through the gallery in the images above to check out action from Trevor Lawrence, Travis Hunter and more.
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.
Training camp notebook: Travis Hunter makes presence felt on defense in Sunday practice
Read full article: Training camp notebook: Travis Hunter makes presence felt on defense in Sunday practiceNews, notes and notables from Sunday's fourth training camp practice for the Jaguars at the Miller Electric Center.
Training camp notebook: Offense struggles on a hot Friday morning
Read full article: Training camp notebook: Offense struggles on a hot Friday morningWe have reached the dog days of camp. OK, maybe not the dog days, but it was hot and the offense was rough. So that means the defense had a good day. But the offense, sheesh. Worst day of camp so far.
Florida Department of Education takes aim at ‘antiquated’ rules of FHSAA
Read full article: Florida Department of Education takes aim at ‘antiquated’ rules of FHSAAThe Florida Department of Education has taken aim at the state’s governing body of high school sports about the scrutiny around Miami Northwestern football coach Teddy Bridgewater after he self-reported providing food, rides and medical treatment for his players last year.
‘Cleats in the ground’: Jaguars open training camp with a much different look and feel than before
Read full article: ‘Cleats in the ground’: Jaguars open training camp with a much different look and feel than beforeIt was the first practice in the new era of Jaguars football, one that included a front office and coaching overhaul in the offseason and dozens of moves to help improve a team that is just 5-18 since the midway point of 2023.
Photo gallery: Jaguars open training camp on Wednesday
Read full article: Photo gallery: Jaguars open training camp on WednesdayWednesday marked the first day of training camp for the Jaguars at the Miller Electric Center. News4JAX photographer Christopher Smith captured the day of camp in this photo gallery.
Jaguars ready to roll as training camp launches march to regular season
Read full article: Jaguars ready to roll as training camp launches march to regular seasonWith Wednesday’s start of training camp, the march to the regular season begins for the rebuilt Jaguars and first-year head coach Liam Coen.
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.
Toriano Morgan leaving Edward Waters football program; Brian Jenkins named interim head coach
Read full article: Toriano Morgan leaving Edward Waters football program; Brian Jenkins named interim head coachEdward Waters head football coach Toriano Morgan has stepped down from his position after four years leading the Tigers.
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.
Travis Hunter signs rookie contract with Jaguars, gets entire signing bonus upfront
Read full article: Travis Hunter signs rookie contract with Jaguars, gets entire signing bonus upfrontTwo-way college star and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, the second overall pick in April’s NFL draft, signed a four-year, $46.6 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Jaguars minicamp notebook: Trevor Lawrence getting more comfortable; Travis Hunter gets reps on O and D
Read full article: Jaguars minicamp notebook: Trevor Lawrence getting more comfortable; Travis Hunter gets reps on O and DThe Jaguars put their first offseason program under first-year head coach Liam Coen to bed on Thursday morning, breaking for a few weeks before the real work begins.
Jaguars mailbag: How good has Travis Hunter looked? Will offensive, defensive lines be better?
Read full article: Jaguars mailbag: How good has Travis Hunter looked? Will offensive, defensive lines be better?The Jaguars wrapped up their offseason program on Thursday and now break for a brief respite before the grind of training camp begins next month. News4JAX posed some mailbag questions to fans on X Thursday morning and we’re answering some of those here.
They wagered how much? Jaguars fan places bold bets on team’s future
Read full article: They wagered how much? Jaguars fan places bold bets on team’s futureNFL fans are known for their passion, and Jaguars fans are no exception. They support a team that has historically struggled to bring consistent joy, yet each season, they show up to cheer them on.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl gets an earlier date for 81st game in December
Read full article: TaxSlayer Gator Bowl gets an earlier date for 81st game in DecemberThe annual bowl game in Jacksonville will be played Dec. 27 at EverBank Stadium with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff time, the bowl announced on Thursday. The date matches the earliest playing of the game in the bowl’s 81-year existence.
Former West Nassau star Deebo Coleman switching from hoops to football for final college season at UCF
Read full article: Former West Nassau star Deebo Coleman switching from hoops to football for final college season at UCFDeebo Coleman, the All-News4JAX basketball player of the year in 2021, will try and leave his mark in a different sport as his career winds down at UCF.
Remember him? Jaguars bring back defensive end Dawuane Smoot for pass rush depth
Read full article: Remember him? Jaguars bring back defensive end Dawuane Smoot for pass rush depthJacksonville signed defensive end Dawuane Smoot on Tuesday, bringing back the defensive end after a one-year stint with the Bills. The Jaguars also signed receiver Trenton Irwin and released receiver David White.
Meet the first two players in Sporting JAX women’s soccer history
Read full article: Meet the first two players in Sporting JAX women’s soccer historyDefender Georgia Brown and midfielder/forward Ashlyn Puerta signed with the club as Sporting JAX continues to build a roster heading into its debut season this fall in the Gainbridge Super League.
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.
Icemen unveil schedule for 2025-26 season, start season on the road
Read full article: Icemen unveil schedule for 2025-26 season, start season on the roadThe Icemen released their schedule for next season on Thursday, with their 2025-26 year starting on the road against the Greensboro Gargoyles on Oct. 18 and 19.
Jaguars open season at home, get Monday night game as NFL schedules released
Read full article: Jaguars open season at home, get Monday night game as NFL schedules releasedThe NFL schedule will be released on May 14 and the News4JAX sports staff is making its predictions on what that schedule will look like for the Jaguars.
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.
Fans catch first look at Travis Hunter and others at rookie minicamp
Read full article: Fans catch first look at Travis Hunter and others at rookie minicampThe Jaguars held rookie minicamp on Saturday at the Miller Electric Center and gave fans their first look at heralded rookie receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter.
Getting out our crystal ball, we try and predict the Jaguars 2025 schedule
Read full article: Getting out our crystal ball, we try and predict the Jaguars 2025 scheduleThe NFL schedule will be released on May 14 and the News4JAX sports staff is making its predictions on what that schedule will look like for the Jaguars.
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.
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.
Jaguars won’t pick up 5th-year option on Devin Lloyd, reports
Read full article: Jaguars won’t pick up 5th-year option on Devin Lloyd, reportsThe Jaguars will not pick up the fifth-year option on linebacker Devin Lloyd, setting up for this season for the former first-round pick to potentially be his last in Jacksonville, according to a report from ESPN.
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.
‘He elevates the space around him’: Jaguars convinced they landed a superstar in Travis Hunter
Read full article: ‘He elevates the space around him’: Jaguars convinced they landed a superstar in Travis HunterThe Jaguars saw their chance to grab a once-in-a-lifetime superstar and made the move to get him. Now, Travis Hunter is ready to get to work.
High marks for Jaguars as they draft generational talent Travis Hunter
Read full article: High marks for Jaguars as they draft generational talent Travis HunterThe Jaguars pulled the stunner of the first night of the NFL draft, trading up to select Colorado superstar and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter with the second pick of the draft. It was the biggest trade in Jacksonville’s 31-year history. The News4JAX sports staff grades the move.
Wow! Jaguars land generational talent Travis Hunter in massive draft day trade
Read full article: Wow! Jaguars land generational talent Travis Hunter in massive draft day tradeInstead of staying put at No. 5, Jacksonville general manager James Gladstone sent that pick to the Cleveland Browns and selected Heisman winner and Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter in a blockbuster trade unlike anything the Jaguars had done before.
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
They’re on the clock! Jaguars are the key in top 10 of NFL draft
Read full article: They’re on the clock! Jaguars are the key in top 10 of NFL draftIt’s NFL draft week and the Jaguars are on the clock. The new regime in Jacksonville hasn’t given even the slightest hint on who they like or what they prefer, and that silence is likely a good thing.
The Duuuval draft: Letting social media users make the picks for the Jaguars
Read full article: The Duuuval draft: Letting social media users make the picks for the JaguarsNews4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr posed the questions on social media and let users make the selections and then had ChatGPT grade it.