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News4JAGs: Unveiling our post-NFL combine mock drafts for the Jaguars
Read full article: News4JAGs: Unveiling our post-NFL combine mock drafts for the JaguarsThe NFL combine has come and gone. What were our takeaways from the Combine and what players bolstered their stock after Indianapolis? Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney wrap up the Combine and unveil our first seven-round mock drafts for the Jaguars in this episode of the News4JAGs podcast.
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Championship Saturday for local high school soccer, girls basketball teams
Read full article: Championship Saturday for local high school soccer, girls basketball teamsSaturday is a massive day for several area high school teams. Five teams will play for state championships — three in soccer and two in girls basketball. A look at the teams, times and what’s at stake.
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95-year-old Jacksonville resident ready to race in his 24th Gate River Run
Read full article: 95-year-old Jacksonville resident ready to race in his 24th Gate River RunYou know the saying “you’re never too old or it’s never too late”. August Leone is the embodiment of that. On Saturday he will run in his 24th Gate River Run.
Bolles pulls away in OT to reach 1st girls hoops state championship game
Read full article: Bolles pulls away in OT to reach 1st girls hoops state championship gameThe Bolles girls basketball team continues to make history. In their first visit to the state semifinals, the Bulldogs muscled up late and beat Somerset Academy Canyons 57-50 in the Class 3A state semifinals at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland on Friday morning. Bolles (25-5) will face Cardinal Mooney (23-9) on Saturday in the state championship. Bolles head coach Kelly Stevenson won a state championship as a player with Nease in 1999. Her coach then, Sherri Anthony, is now an assistant with the Bulldogs.
Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone gets emotional during introductory news conference
Read full article: Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone gets emotional during introductory news conferenceThe Jacksonville Jaguars formally introduced James Gladstone as the team’s new general manager during a press conference at the Miller Electric Center on Monday, Feb. 24.
Jaguars have a new GM! Just in time for the NFL combine
Read full article: Jaguars have a new GM! Just in time for the NFL combineThe Jaguars hired James Gladstone to be their new GM. Thew NFL combine kicks off this week we take a look at some of the players he should be keeping a close eye on in Indy.
Brunswick celebrates local Super Bowl champion Darius Slay Jr. with town parade
Read full article: Brunswick celebrates local Super Bowl champion Darius Slay Jr. with town paradeSuper Bowl glory touched downtown Brunswick on Saturday courtesy of newly minted champion and Brunswick native Darius Slay Jr. The Philadelphia Eagles star cornerback hit the streets of his hometown city to sign autographs and speak to fans during the celebration commemorating his Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this month.
Unbelievable! Bartram Trail girls soccer team wins title in final seconds
Read full article: Unbelievable! Bartram Trail girls soccer team wins title in final secondsThe Bartram Trail girls soccer team saved its best for the last — 20 seconds. Locked in a tie with hard-charging powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas, the Bears hit the version of a walk-off shot in the second overtime to win the Class 6A state championship 4-3 on Saturday night at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale. Among Bartram’s four state championships, this was the most unforgettable.
Heartbreak! Mandarin boys soccer team denied in 1-0 slugfest for state title
Read full article: Heartbreak! Mandarin boys soccer team denied in 1-0 slugfest for state titleMandarin did everything it could to win a soccer state championship. Everything but score. A flukish call of a handball just 52 seconds into the game led to a Mitchell penalty kick and the lone goal in a 1-0 loss in the Class 6A state championship game on Saturday at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale.
Back-to-back champs! Ponte Vedra girls soccer team wins 5th title in program history
Read full article: Back-to-back champs! Ponte Vedra girls soccer team wins 5th title in program historyThe Ponte Vedra girls soccer team is the best in the state again. The Sharks withstood a late push from Lourdes Academy and held on for a 2-1 win in the Class 5A state championship game Saturday afternoon at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale.
Preparing for the Gate River Run: an overview of the changes to the course
Read full article: Preparing for the Gate River Run: an overview of the changes to the courseFor another year, News4JAX will be broadcasting the Gate River Run live! Each Friday this month, Alessandra Pontbriand and Julie Stackhouse discussed different topics on News4JAX+ about preparing for the race. In the final episode, they discussed how to pickup your race packet, an overview of the course changes, and Julie reminisced on her favorite Gate River Run that she raced and won!
Bartram Trail girls soccer team tops Sunlake, moves on to state championship game
Read full article: Bartram Trail girls soccer team tops Sunlake, moves on to state championship gameThe Bears beat Sunlake 1-0 on Thursday in the Class 6A state semifinals at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale. The win sends Bartram (17-1-4) into its fourth state title game in the past six seasons on Saturday. The Bears will face either St. Thomas Aquinas or Lakewood Ranch at 7 p.m. for the crown. Northern St. Johns County schools have cleaned up on the championship stage in recent years.
Moving on! Ponte Vedra girls soccer team back to defend its state title
Read full article: Moving on! Ponte Vedra girls soccer team back to defend its state titleLily Morse’s goal just after the second half water break was the winner as the Sharks beat North Fort Myers 2-1 in the Class 5A state semifinals on Wednesday in Auburndale. The Sharks will play Saturday at 1 p.m. for a shot at the fifth state championship in program history.
Mandarin boys soccer team will play for state title after 1-0 semifinal win
Read full article: Mandarin boys soccer team will play for state title after 1-0 semifinal winThe Mustangs got a goal in the 21st minute from Emir Trto and used tough defense to smother Oviedo for a 1-0 win in the Class 6A state semifinals at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale on Thursday.
Preparing for the Gate River Run: How to fuel your body to feel the best on race day!
Read full article: Preparing for the Gate River Run: How to fuel your body to feel the best on race day!For another year, News4JAX will be broadcasting the Gate River Run live! Each Friday in February at 7 p.m., Alessandra Pontbriand and Julie Stackhouse will discuss different topics on News4JAX+ about preparing for the race. As training starts to wind down two weeks out, now it’s time to focus on fueling your body the best way so you can feel the best on race day! Julie talks about her tips for optimal nutrition.
Jaguars host annual girls flag football preseason classic
Read full article: Jaguars host annual girls flag football preseason classicThe Jaguars are hosting more than 2,100 athletes from 60 different teams across the state to compete in a girls flag football preseason classic over the weekend. This year's event is the largest number of participating schools and the second largest preseason tournament of its kind in the entire nation.
Florida female athletic directors leading change, breaking barriers in a male-dominated role
Read full article: Florida female athletic directors leading change, breaking barriers in a male-dominated roleBreaking barriers and leading change, Ivana Rich and Angela Suggs are two of only three Black female directors among Florida’s 27 NCAA members. Learn about their mission to empower other women.
Trinity Christian baseball team loaded with talent, title-sized expectations
Read full article: Trinity Christian baseball team loaded with talent, title-sized expectationsFrom a local perspective, it may be the best collection of high school talent by volume in area history. Trinity Christian has 12 college commits or signees and two legitimate prospects to go in the first round of the 2025 (Aaron Watson) and ‘26 drafts (Brady Harris). Nine of those players are committed to or have signed with Division I programs.
Girls soccer playoffs: Episcopal, St. Johns Country Day among first-round winners
Read full article: Girls soccer playoffs: Episcopal, St. Johns Country Day among first-round winnersSeven area girls soccer teams won their first-round playoff games on Tuesday night. Christ’s Church, Episcopal, Fernandina Beach, Providence, St. Johns Country Day, University Christian, and Wolfson all won in their openers. Wolfson’s win over Bolles, a 1-0 classic in Region 1-3A, was the night’s biggest surprise. The Wolfpack were a No. 7 seed and Bolles a No. 2.
News4JAGs: Looking at the youth on the Jaguars coaching staff and mock draft season arrives
Read full article: News4JAGs: Looking at the youth on the Jaguars coaching staff and mock draft season arrivesLiam Coen has filled out his coaching staff with the Jaguars, and it is a youthful one. Plus, the Jaguars are officially on the clock with the No. 5 pick in the NFL draft. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney look at a couple recent ESPN mock drafts and debate on whether Jacksonville should go offense or defense in the first round.
To get ready for the Super Bowl, the News4JAX weekend team played trivia while previewing the game!
Read full article: To get ready for the Super Bowl, the News4JAX weekend team played trivia while previewing the game!To get ready for the Super Bowl, the News4JAX weekend team played trivia while previewing the game!
The Gate River Run is the USA 15k Championship. What does that mean for elite runners?
Read full article: The Gate River Run is the USA 15k Championship. What does that mean for elite runners?The three week countdown begins for the Gate River Run! News4JAX will be broadcasting the race live for another year. Each Friday in February at 7 p.m., Alessandra Pontbriand and Julie Stackhouse will discuss different topics on News4JAX+ about preparing for the race. For many, this race is a community event for locals to enjoy running or walking through different neighbors. For an elite few, they're racing for prize money and bragging rights.
Episcopal soccer coach Jay Bolt gets a double dose of district championships with boys, girls teams
Read full article: Episcopal soccer coach Jay Bolt gets a double dose of district championships with boys, girls teamsIt's difficult enough to win one soccer district championship. But Episcopal head coach Jay Bolt brought home two in the same week as the leader of both the Eagles boys and girls programs.
Varsity 4: Cheerleading dynasty in Callahan, national signing day and more
Read full article: Varsity 4: Cheerleading dynasty in Callahan, national signing day and moreVarsity 4 shines a spotlight on the area's cheerleading dynasty, the double duty of Episcopal soccer coach Jay Bolt and a festive national signing day.
Dynasty continues for West Nassau competitive cheerleading team
Read full article: Dynasty continues for West Nassau competitive cheerleading teamThe West Nassau cheer team isn’t just good — it is a dynasty and the best program in Florida high school history. Last Friday, the Warriors won the Class 1A medium non-tumbling division state championship, their 14th title and 11th in a row.
Dynasty continues for West Nassau cheer team as Warriors won state-record 14th FHSAA title
Read full article: Dynasty continues for West Nassau cheer team as Warriors won state-record 14th FHSAA titleLast Friday, the Warriors won the Class 1A Medium Non-Tumbling Division State Championship - their 14th title and 11th in a row. West Nassau’s success isn’t just confined to Florida. They’ve won 8 national championships and four world titles.
