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Down on the farm: Tyler Callihan returns to field after long injured list stint
Read full article: Down on the farm: Tyler Callihan returns to field after long injured list stintThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball. Stats are through Aug. 15 games.
Down on the farm: Bolles grad Baumeister headed to Rays after trade
Read full article: Down on the farm: Bolles grad Baumeister headed to Rays after tradeThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball. Stats are through Aug. 1 games.
High school football ‘24: A look at team schedules for the upcoming season
Read full article: High school football ‘24: A look at team schedules for the upcoming seasonHigh 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.
Down on the farm: Bolles grad Barco up to Double-A; 2 recent draft picks sign
Read full article: Down on the farm: Bolles grad Barco up to Double-A; 2 recent draft picks signThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball. Stats are through July 25 games.
Sprinting star Christian Miller skipping college for pro path
Read full article: Sprinting star Christian Miller skipping college for pro pathCreekside graduate and two-time All-News4JAX track and field athlete of the year Christian Miller announced on Friday morning that he is bound for the professional running circuit.
It’s official: Florida high school athletes are being paid for their name, image and likeness. What do you think?
Read full article: It’s official: Florida high school athletes are being paid for their name, image and likeness. What do you think?High school athletes in Florida can now profit off their name, image and likeness after the State Board of Education voted to usher in the new era in the athletics on Wednesday morning.
State Board of Education signs off on name, image, likeness for Florida athletes
Read full article: State Board of Education signs off on name, image, likeness for Florida athletesHigh school athletes in Florida can now profit off their name, image and likeness after the State Board of Education voted to usher in the new era in the athletics on Wednesday morning.
One great day at a time: Martin family faces Alzheimer’s battle with grace, positivity
Read full article: One great day at a time: Martin family faces Alzheimer’s battle with grace, positivityProvidence boys basketball coach Jim Martin's wife, Laura, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The family has faced that diagnosis with a positive outlook and trying to make every day the best day possible for Laura.
Down on the farm: Checking in on area stars in minor league baseball at the break
Read full article: Down on the farm: Checking in on area stars in minor league baseball at the breakThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
They’re in the game! Tracking all the local players in EA Sports new college football game
Read full article: They’re in the game! Tracking all the local players in EA Sports new college football gameMore than 100 players who played high school football locally or list the area as their hometown are in the new EA Sports College Football 25 video game.
All-News4JAX softball: Focus pushes Episcopal’s Grace Jones to another level
Read full article: All-News4JAX softball: Focus pushes Episcopal’s Grace Jones to another levelGrace Jones used to scrutinize, pore over and analyze every statistic that she could. So, what did Jones, the Episcopal ace and All-News4JAX softball player of the year, do to change her tried and true methods that had worked so well for her?
All-News4AJX boys lacrosse: Ponte Vedra’s Jack Pelot takes his place in ‘Goalie U’
Read full article: All-News4AJX boys lacrosse: Ponte Vedra’s Jack Pelot takes his place in ‘Goalie U’Like most high school athletes, Jack Pelot grew up thinking about scoring goals and flicking assists to his lacrosse teammates. But when his local youth team needed a goalie, Pelot volunteered to give it a shot. Ten years later, the Ponte Vedra star, USA Lacrosse All-American and All-News4JAX boys lacrosse player of the year couldn’t imagine playing another position.
Down on the farm: Columbia grad Tyler Myrick promoted to Triple-A
Read full article: Down on the farm: Columbia grad Tyler Myrick promoted to Triple-AThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
All-News4JAX girls lacrosse: Bartram Trail star Ryann Frechette leaves an unmatched legacy
Read full article: All-News4JAX girls lacrosse: Bartram Trail star Ryann Frechette leaves an unmatched legacyBartram Trail's Ryann Frechette, now the two-time All-News4JAX girls lacrosse player of the year, had a career that’s unlikely to be matched any time soon … or at all.
All-News4JAX boys track and field: Creekside’s Christian Miller is in a league of his own
Read full article: All-News4JAX boys track and field: Creekside’s Christian Miller is in a league of his ownChristian Miller had a goal — be the best sprinter ever from Florida. After a summer unlike any other, the Creekside graduate and now two-time All-News4JAX boys track and field athlete of the year, can realistically say that he may be just that.
All-News4JAX girls track and field: Confidence, success growing for Creekside’s Alyson Johnson
Read full article: All-News4JAX girls track and field: Confidence, success growing for Creekside’s Alyson JohnsonAlyson Johnson isn’t slowing down. That’s good news for Creekside and bad news for distance runners in the state.
All-News4JAX flag football: Fleming Island’s London Jenkins is hooked on the sport
Read full article: All-News4JAX flag football: Fleming Island’s London Jenkins is hooked on the sportLondon Jenkins gave flag football a shot and parlayed that into a dominant career at Fleming Island and All-News4JAX flag football player of the year honors in her final season.
Looking at the area recruiting picture and a loaded Class of ‘25
Read full article: Looking at the area recruiting picture and a loaded Class of ‘25News4JAX takes a look at 20 of the top recruits in the Class of 2025 and puts those prospects into three tiers as the start of fall practice approaches.
Down on the farm: Two wins in a week for Bolles grad Hunter Barco
Read full article: Down on the farm: Two wins in a week for Bolles grad Hunter BarcoThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: How former area stars have fared in the minors through June
Read full article: Down on the farm: How former area stars have fared in the minors through JuneThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Local sprinting stars come oh-so-close to qualifying for Olympics
Read full article: Local sprinting stars come oh-so-close to qualifying for OlympicsChristian Miller, fresh out of high school, put on a dazzling showing at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Sunday night, but missed out on qualifying for the Games by the blink of an eye.
Local sprinters Christian Miller, Kendal Williams move on in Olympic Trials
Read full article: Local sprinters Christian Miller, Kendal Williams move on in Olympic TrialsChristian Miller ran a 10.22 in the 100-meter dash at the US Olympic Team Trials on Saturday night in Eugene, Oregon, finishing fifth in his heat and advancing to the semifinals.
Down on the farm: Ben Gamel on a tear after coming off injured list
Read full article: Down on the farm: Ben Gamel on a tear after coming off injured listThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
‘Amateurism remains in effect’: FHSAA warns schools, athletes about NIL deals
Read full article: ‘Amateurism remains in effect’: FHSAA warns schools, athletes about NIL dealsThe Florida High School Athletic Association is warning schools of potential name, image and likeness issues on the still yet-to-be implemented bylaw change.
He’s Elite! Mandarin QB Tramell Jones joins exclusive list with big honor
Read full article: He’s Elite! Mandarin QB Tramell Jones joins exclusive list with big honorMandarin’s Tramell Jones joined the short list among the top high school quarterbacks in area history with one very exclusive honor on Friday.
Championship division in high school sports has potential, but still plenty of questions
Read full article: Championship division in high school sports has potential, but still plenty of questionsThe best against the best in major team sports. That’s what the championship division that was approved by the Florida High School Athletic Association this week in Gainesville aims to create. What does that look like when it’s put into play, what schools will benefit and could teams circumvent it if they wanted to?
Down on the farm: Big week at the plate for Providence grad Nathan Hickey
Read full article: Down on the farm: Big week at the plate for Providence grad Nathan HickeyThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Commentary: NIL is divisive, but death of high school sports in Florida is exaggerated
Read full article: Commentary: NIL is divisive, but death of high school sports in Florida is exaggeratedThe obituary has been published, the eulogy written and the epitaph chiseled on the headstone. High school sports died on Tuesday in Gainesville. Cause of death: name, image and likeness. Sounds extreme, doesn’t it?
Former Bartram girls lacrosse star got NIL ball rolling in Florida
Read full article: Former Bartram girls lacrosse star got NIL ball rolling in FloridaThe athlete who brought the first NIL deal to the FHSAA nearly two years ago was Bartram Trail star and reigning All-News4JAX player of the year, Ryann Frechette.
High school athletes will be paid for their name, image and likeness. What are your thoughts?
Read full article: High school athletes will be paid for their name, image and likeness. What are your thoughts?High school athletes will now make a profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL) after the Florida High School Athletic Association approved the change on Tuesday.
FHSAA clears the way for high school athletes to earn money from name, image and likeness
Read full article: FHSAA clears the way for high school athletes to earn money from name, image and likenessThe landscape in high school sports changed significantly on Tuesday morning as the Florida High School Athletic Association voted unanimously to approve name, image and likeness and create an open championship division in major team sports.
Big decisions ahead: FHSAA set to vote on NIL, new championship division in high school
Read full article: Big decisions ahead: FHSAA set to vote on NIL, new championship division in high schoolOn Tuesday, the FHSAA’s board will vote on a number of proposals, but two are the clear-cut headliners. The chance for athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness and the addition of a championship division in all major team sports will go up for a board vote.
Down on the farm: Austin Martin shining in Triple-A; Ben Gamel off to solid start
Read full article: Down on the farm: Austin Martin shining in Triple-A; Ben Gamel off to solid startThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
All-News4JAX boys soccer: Mandarin’s Sasha Maric shined doing the ‘hard work’
Read full article: All-News4JAX boys soccer: Mandarin’s Sasha Maric shined doing the ‘hard work’Sasha Maric was never after the headlines or the recognition. The Mandarin defender was perfectly content in his spot in the back of the area’s most relentless defense.
St. Johns Country Day baseball team walks it off for 1st state championship
Read full article: St. Johns Country Day baseball team walks it off for 1st state championshipSt. Johns Country Day completed its baseball mission in unforgettable fashion — a walk-off win for the first state championship in program history.
All-News4JAX girls soccer: Hard work drives St. Johns Country Day star Sydney Schmidt
Read full article: All-News4JAX girls soccer: Hard work drives St. Johns Country Day star Sydney SchmidtThe Sydney Schmidt train isn’t leaving the station just yet, but it’s getting close. The St. Johns Country Day star and All-News4JAX girls soccer player of the year is bound for big things.
They’re back! University Christian softball team will play for back-to-back 2A state titles
Read full article: They’re back! University Christian softball team will play for back-to-back 2A state titlesThe University Christian softball team will get a shot to defend its state championship after a 4-1 win over John Carroll Catholic in the Class 2A state semifinals on Tuesday in Clermont.
St. Johns Country Day headed to baseball title game after another wild, walk-off win
Read full article: St. Johns Country Day headed to baseball title game after another wild, walk-off winFor the second consecutive game, James Gilson delivered the walk-off winner, this one a two-run, two-out double over the centerfielder’s head to give the Spartans dramatic 5-4 win over Northside Christian in the Class 2A state semifinals in Fort Myers on Monday morning.
Creekside girls shine with 1st team track and field state championship
Read full article: Creekside girls shine with 1st team track and field state championshipThe Creekside girls put a bow on the high school track and field state championships at UNF on Saturday night, nabbing four individual championships en route to the first team title in program history.
All-News4JAX girls basketball: BK’s Clare Coyle found her fit and thrived on the court
Read full article: All-News4JAX girls basketball: BK’s Clare Coyle found her fit and thrived on the courtClare Coyle, the All-News4JAX girls basketball player of the year was an impact player as soon as she set foot on the court for the Crusaders, a defensive-minded presence in the paint. By the time Coyle played her final game for Kenny, she was the total package.
All-News4JAX boys wrestling: Fernandina Beach’s Enzo Gamba makes his own path to history
Read full article: All-News4JAX boys wrestling: Fernandina Beach’s Enzo Gamba makes his own path to historyEnzo Gamba couldn’t hit a baseball, but he sure was good at hitting his dad. It was that feistiness that mapped out Gamba’s love of wrestling, and the Fernandina Beach senior parlayed that into a state championship and All-News4JAX wrestler of the year honors.
All-News4JAX girls wrestling: Middleburg’s Cheyenne Cruce rises above pressure to shine
Read full article: All-News4JAX girls wrestling: Middleburg’s Cheyenne Cruce rises above pressure to shineMiddleburg star Cheyenne Cruce is now a two-time All-News4JAX girls wrestler of the year. She followed a state championship as a sophomore with another as a junior. She’s only gotten better, with a 32-0 season locking her in as one of the best grapplers in Florida, and, best in an emerging sport.
High school softball playoffs ‘24: Baldwin-Episcopal set up rematch as 5 teams reach 3rd round
Read full article: High school softball playoffs ‘24: Baldwin-Episcopal set up rematch as 5 teams reach 3rd roundBaldwin, Baker County, Episcopal, Providence and University Christian are still standing in the high school softball state playoffs.
High school baseball playoffs ‘24: St. Johns CD wins on walk-off homer; Trinity edges Bishop Snyder
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ‘24: St. Johns CD wins on walk-off homer; Trinity edges Bishop SnyderTrinity Christian and St. Johns Country Day are headed to the high school baseball state semifinals.
High school baseball playoffs ‘24: Snyder stuns Pensacola Catholic in 10; Trinity, St. Johns CD win
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ‘24: Snyder stuns Pensacola Catholic in 10; Trinity, St. Johns CD winAfter two rounds of the high school state baseball playoffs, five area teams are left standing.
High school softball playoffs ‘24: Creekside, Fort White, Middleburg, Oakleaf move on
Read full article: High school softball playoffs ‘24: Creekside, Fort White, Middleburg, Oakleaf move onThe first round of the high school softball playoffs are in the books, with Creekside, Fort White, Middleburg and Oakleaf all moving on to the next round.
‘Never seen anything quite as special’: Aidan King’s 20 K game still hard to believe
Read full article: ‘Never seen anything quite as special’: Aidan King’s 20 K game still hard to believeThere are 21 outs in a seven-inning high school baseball game. The odds of a pitcher striking out 20 batters on any team, let alone one the caliber of Providence, are infinitesimal. But Bishop Snyder's Aidan King did just that.
High school baseball playoffs ‘24: BK, Snyder, Trinity wins headline night of classics
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ‘24: BK, Snyder, Trinity wins headline night of classicsHeadlined by one of the best all-around performances in area baseball history delivered by Bishop Snyder’s Aidan King and a pair of walk-off wins by Bishop Kenny and Trinity Christian, Wednesday was an unbelievable night.
High school baseball playoffs ‘24: Beachside, Clay, Creekside, Union County win openers
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ‘24: Beachside, Clay, Creekside, Union County win openersFour area teams made it through to the second round of the high school baseball state playoffs on the first of two nights in the postseason.
High school baseball ‘24: St. Johns Country Day grabs No. 1 seed as postseason brackets released
Read full article: High school baseball ‘24: St. Johns Country Day grabs No. 1 seed as postseason brackets releasedNews4JAX Super 6 No. 1 St. Johns Country Day led the way for area teams as the Florida High School Athletic Association announced the playoff bracket on Saturday morning.
High school softball ‘24: Playoff field set as Baldwin, Middleburg, UC lead area contenders
Read full article: High school softball ‘24: Playoff field set as Baldwin, Middleburg, UC lead area contendersThe Florida High School Athletic Association unveiled its softball playoff bracket on Saturday morning, with state championship contenders Baldwin, Middleburg and University Christian all earning No. 1 seeds in their regions.
News4JAX Super 6 baseball: Oakleaf, Bishop Snyder join rankings as districts arrive
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 baseball: Oakleaf, Bishop Snyder join rankings as districts arriveThe News4JAX Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through April 25 games.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Baldwin moves back to top spot as season winds down
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Baldwin moves back to top spot as season winds downThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through April 24.
That’s fast: Creekside star Christian Miller posts 3rd fastest U20 100 meter time in world
Read full article: That’s fast: Creekside star Christian Miller posts 3rd fastest U20 100 meter time in worldCreekside senior sprinter Christian Miller broke an American record for U20 runners on Saturday night, clocking a blazing 9.93 time in the 100 meter dash at the Pure Athletics Spring Invitational in Clermont.
News4JAX Super 6 baseball: St. Johns Country Day back at No. 1, Clay rejoins rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 baseball: St. Johns Country Day back at No. 1, Clay rejoins rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through April 18 games.
‘I want it to be attractive to coach’: DeSantis wants head football coaches to make more here
Read full article: ‘I want it to be attractive to coach’: DeSantis wants head football coaches to make more hereFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis is in favor of paying high school football coaches in the state more.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Episcopal moves up to top spot, win milestone for Middleburg coach
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Episcopal moves up to top spot, win milestone for Middleburg coachThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through April 17.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: West Nassau back in rankings as top teams hold steady
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: West Nassau back in rankings as top teams hold steadyThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through April 10.
News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Clay moves up, Bradford moves into final rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Clay moves up, Bradford moves into final rankingsThe News4JAX flag football team will be published Wednesday’s throughout the regular season. Records are through April 9 games.
News4JAX Super 6 baseball: No slowing down Trinity Christian; Providence back in rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 baseball: No slowing down Trinity Christian; Providence back in rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through April 4 games.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Top teams hold steady as Baker County rejoins rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Top teams hold steady as Baker County rejoins rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through April 3.
News4JAX Super 6 flag football: White makes big jump as Gateway tourney rolls on
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 flag football: White makes big jump as Gateway tourney rolls onThe News4JAX flag football team will be published Wednesday’s throughout the regular season. Records are through April 2 games.
News4JAX Super 6 baseball: Trinity Christian winning streak reaches 12 games
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 baseball: Trinity Christian winning streak reaches 12 gamesThe News4JAX Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through March 28 games.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Baldwin cemented in top spot, Oakleaf moves up in rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Baldwin cemented in top spot, Oakleaf moves up in rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through March 27.
Rivalry on the River: Lucy Beckham edges No. 1 Bolles; milestone for Bartram Trail star Ryann Frechette
Read full article: Rivalry on the River: Lucy Beckham edges No. 1 Bolles; milestone for Bartram Trail star Ryann FrechetteThe fourth annual Rivalry on the River high school lacrosse event is in the books, with area teams shining over the two days of action.
News4JAX Super 6 baseball: Surging Trinity moves to No. 1, Oakleaf moves into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 baseball: Surging Trinity moves to No. 1, Oakleaf moves into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through March 21 games.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Middleburg, Creekside move up, Oakleaf jumps into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Middleburg, Creekside move up, Oakleaf jumps into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through March 20.
4th annual Rivalry on the River lacrosse tournament concludes
Read full article: 4th annual Rivalry on the River lacrosse tournament concludesThe spotlight on high school lacrosse is back with the fourth edition of the Rivalry on the River event at Bolles on Friday and Saturday. All games will be streamed on News4JAX.com and News4JAX+.
Creekside senior lacrosse player is back on the field with new perspective after spinal injury
Read full article: Creekside senior lacrosse player is back on the field with new perspective after spinal injuryDespite playing through a spinal fracture last season, Creekside senior lacrosse player Natalie Charyak is back on the field with new a perspective this season.
News4JAX Super 6 baseball: Tocoi Creek, Fleming Island move into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 baseball: Tocoi Creek, Fleming Island move into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through March 14 games.
News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Fleming Island cements top spot after win over Paxon
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Fleming Island cements top spot after win over PaxonThe News4JAX flag football team will be published Wednesday’s throughout the regular season. Records are through March 12 games.
News4JAX Super 6 baseball: Trinity, First Coast move up, Bolles moves into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 baseball: Trinity, First Coast move up, Bolles moves into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through March 7 games.
Ponte Vedra boys can’t catch up to Pembroke Pines Charter in state hoops semifinals
Read full article: Ponte Vedra boys can’t catch up to Pembroke Pines Charter in state hoops semifinalsPembroke Pines Charter jumped all over Ponte Vedra early and ended the Sharks’ season in the boys basketball state semifinals on Thursday night.
News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Paxon moves up to No. 2 after win over Stanton
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Paxon moves up to No. 2 after win over StantonThe News4JAX flag football team will be published Wednesday’s throughout the regular season with the exception of this week. Records are through March 6 games.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Baldwin locked into top spot, Episcopal moves up
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Baldwin locked into top spot, Episcopal moves upThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through March 5.
‘Kids were his main priority’: Coach Charron Dorsey was in it for the right reasons
Read full article: ‘Kids were his main priority’: Coach Charron Dorsey was in it for the right reasonsCharron Dorsey Sr., a mountain of a football player who starred at Matthew Gilbert, Bolles, Florida State and made it to the NFL before segueing into coaching to impact the youth in his hometown, died on Monday night.