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BK, Fleming, Nease, Raines, St. Aug among winners in Week 2 football playoff predictions
Read full article: BK, Fleming, Nease, Raines, St. Aug among winners in Week 2 football playoff predictionsNews4JAX sports editor Justin Barney reveals his predictions for the first round of the high school football playoffs. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
A few upsets in opening week of the high school football playoff predictions
Read full article: A few upsets in opening week of the high school football playoff predictionsNews4JAX sports editor Justin Barney reveals his predictions for the first round of the high school football playoffs. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
High school football ‘24: Nease wraps up perfect regular season in Week 12 picks
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Nease wraps up perfect regular season in Week 12 picksHigh school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
High school football ‘24: Nease, St. Aug, Raines get Ws in Week 11 picks
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Nease, St. Aug, Raines get Ws in Week 11 picksHigh school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
High school football ‘24: Week 10 predictions have Ws for Fleming, Oakleaf
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Week 10 predictions have Ws for Fleming, OakleafHigh school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
High school football ‘24: Who wins Super 10 showdowns in Week 9 picks?
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Who wins Super 10 showdowns in Week 9 picks?High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday.
High school football ‘24: Who gets the wins in Week 8 predictions?
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Who gets the wins in Week 8 predictions?High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
High school football ‘24: Will any Super 10 teams lose in Week 7 predictions?
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Will any Super 10 teams lose in Week 7 predictions?High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
High school football ‘24: Can Nease, Oakleaf pull upsets in Week 5 picks?
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Can Nease, Oakleaf pull upsets in Week 5 picks?High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
High school football ‘24 predictions: Can Bradford, Riverside pull upsets in Week 4?
Read full article: High school football ‘24 predictions: Can Bradford, Riverside pull upsets in Week 4?High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too. News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
High school football ‘24 predictions: Can Nease, St. Augustine stay hot in Week 3?
Read full article: High school football ‘24 predictions: Can Nease, St. Augustine stay hot in Week 3?High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Tough decisions ahead: Projecting the final 53-man roster for the Jaguars
Read full article: Tough decisions ahead: Projecting the final 53-man roster for the JaguarsThe Jaguars have less than a week to go before they have to cut their roster down to the NFL-mandated 53. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney make their final projections on what that roster will look like.
High school football ‘24: Predictions on all Week 1 games, with a couple upsets to kick things off
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Predictions on all Week 1 games, with a couple upsets to kick things offNews4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
News4JAX Varsity 4: Best teams, big changes and looking ahead to '24 football season
Read full article: News4JAX Varsity 4: Best teams, big changes and looking ahead to '24 football seasonThe high school football regular season is less than a month away. We kick off our new brand in Varsity 4, unveil our preseason Super 10, kick around name, image and likeness in Florida and what we're looking forward to this season. Justin Barney and Sponge Franklin kick off the march to the season in the Varsity 4 podcast.
Did Jaguars hit all their marks in free agency? Breaking down a wild week for the franchise
Read full article: Did Jaguars hit all their marks in free agency? Breaking down a wild week for the franchiseThe free agency rush is over and the Jaguars made a flurry of moves over the past week. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney break down the moves of the week and answer these three questions.
What changes need to happen to get the Jaguars back on track?
Read full article: What changes need to happen to get the Jaguars back on track?The Jaguars are picking up the pieces after finishing 9-8 and missing the playoffs. As they head into a critical offseason, Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney debate several topics on changes that should happen.
Teal the Show+: Can Jaguars keep hot start going against 49ers?
Read full article: Teal the Show+: Can Jaguars keep hot start going against 49ers?After a week off, the Jaguars are back on the practice field as the prepare to start the second half of their season. San Francisco is headed to EverBank Stadium this week for a major clash with the Jaguars (6-2). Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney look at how the Jaguars are approaching that game in this week’s Teal the Show+.
Teal the Show+: Jaguars on a tear entering Steelers game
Read full article: Teal the Show+: Jaguars on a tear entering Steelers gameThe Jaguars are on a roll, winners of four in a row and alone at the top of the AFC South standings. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney look back at last week’s 31-24 win over the Saints and ahead to a big clash against the Steelers in this week’s Teal the Show+.
Teal the Show+: Jaguars have growing list of problems after loss to Texans
Read full article: Teal the Show+: Jaguars have growing list of problems after loss to TexansJamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney look back at a frustrating performance and look ahead to the next game in Jacksonville in Teal the Show+.
Who are the most difficult cuts? Projecting the Jaguars final 53-man roster
Read full article: Who are the most difficult cuts? Projecting the Jaguars final 53-man rosterThe final preseason game on Saturday is the final opportunity for Jaguars players to make their case for the 53-man roster. Well, we aren’t waiting until then. We are going to try and nail the Jaguars’ final 53-man roster now. Justin Barney and Jamal St. Cyr take a shot before final roster decisions must be made by Tuesday.
High school football ‘23 picks: Bartram Trail, Bradford, Mandarin, Trinity among Week 1 winners
Read full article: High school football ‘23 picks: Bartram Trail, Bradford, Mandarin, Trinity among Week 1 winnersHigh school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too. News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Welcome News4JAX Sports Anchor and Reporter Alessandra Pontbriand to Jacksonville
Read full article: Welcome News4JAX Sports Anchor and Reporter Alessandra Pontbriand to JacksonvilleThe newest member of News4JAX will be joining Jamal St. Cyr, Justin Barney and the rest of the sports team in covering high school and college games, telling stories of local athletes, following the Jumbo Shrimp, the Icemen and of course the Jags.
Edge? Tight end? Corner? Who we’re picking for the Jaguars in this week’s draft
Read full article: Edge? Tight end? Corner? Who we’re picking for the Jaguars in this week’s draftThe NFL draft is quickly approaching. The Jaguars are in a pretty good spot. The Jaguars have not made very many moves this offseason but are still a team primed for a playoff run. The Jaguars could use a nickel back, to improve the pass rush, and bolstering the offensive line is never bad. Justin Barney and Jamal St. Cyr make our selections for the Jaguars in this week’s NFL draft.
Controversy surrounds Bishop John J Snyder High School baseball team after alleged racist comments surface
Read full article: Controversy surrounds Bishop John J Snyder High School baseball team after alleged racist comments surfaceBishop John J Synder High School boy's Baseball team were the 2022 3A District Two Champions. But now, the team is in the limelight of social media for alleged racist comments and threats against its only African American player.
News4JAGs predictions: Losing streak in Nashville bound to continue for Jaguars
Read full article: News4JAGs predictions: Losing streak in Nashville bound to continue for JaguarsThe Jaguars turned in their worst performance of the season last week in a blowout loss to the Lions. A trip to rival Tennessee is up next. The News4JAX sports staff offers its predictions on the game.
Week 4 high school football playoff picks: These teams are championship bound
Read full article: Week 4 high school football playoff picks: These teams are championship boundHigh school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too. News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday.
Jaguars at the bye: The good, bad and what to expect the rest of the way this season
Read full article: Jaguars at the bye: The good, bad and what to expect the rest of the way this seasonThe Jaguars reached their bye week in Doug Pederson’s first season with a 3-7 record. What’s gone right, what’s gone wrong and what’s realistic to expect over the final seven games? The News4JAX sports staff answers those questions at the bye.
Week 1 high school football playoff picks: 13 local teams will get Round 1 wins
Read full article: Week 1 high school football playoff picks: 13 local teams will get Round 1 winsHigh school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Week 11 high school football picks: Quite a bit at stake in final week of the season
Read full article: Week 11 high school football picks: Quite a bit at stake in final week of the seasonHigh school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Week 9 high school football picks: Big showdowns await Bartram, Jackson
Read full article: Week 9 high school football picks: Big showdowns await Bartram, JacksonHigh school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday.
News4JAGs predictions: Jaguars will get back on track with sweep of the Colts
Read full article: News4JAGs predictions: Jaguars will get back on track with sweep of the ColtsCan Jacksonville (2-3) get back on track after consecutive losses and win a pivotal AFC South game in Indianapolis (2-2-1) on Sunday?
Week 7 high school football picks: Battle of the Knights goes to ...
Read full article: Week 7 high school football picks: Battle of the Knights goes to ...High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week every Thursday during the season.
Week 6 high school football picks: Big district games headline busy Monday night
Read full article: Week 6 high school football picks: Big district games headline busy Monday nightEach week during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his high school football picks for the week.
Week 3 high school football picks: Florida schools get the edge in Border Classic
Read full article: Week 3 high school football picks: Florida schools get the edge in Border ClassicHigh school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too. Each Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week.
Week 2 high school football picks: Can Mandarin slow Bolles; tough matchup for Trinity
Read full article: Week 2 high school football picks: Can Mandarin slow Bolles; tough matchup for TrinityEach Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his high school football picks for the week.
Week 1 high school football picks: Bolles, Bradford, Nease get the Ws as season kicks off
Read full article: Week 1 high school football picks: Bolles, Bradford, Nease get the Ws as season kicks offWith the return of high school football, that means the return of weekly predictions. News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly picks.
State championship game pick: Trinity Christian will bring home state title No. 9
Read full article: State championship game pick: Trinity Christian will bring home state title No. 9High school football season in the area is down to its final week. News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney reveals his state championship game pick.
Week 2 high school football playoff picks: Nine area teams play on to 3rd round
Read full article: Week 2 high school football playoff picks: Nine area teams play on to 3rd roundHigh school football is now in the state playoffs and our weekly predictions will cover each of those. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every week. All games at 7:30 p.m. unless indicated.
Week 11 high school football picks: Two teams look to finish unbeaten as season wraps up
Read full article: Week 11 high school football picks: Two teams look to finish unbeaten as season wraps upHigh school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every week. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Week 10 high school football picks: Plenty of big games on 2 nights as season winds down
Read full article: Week 10 high school football picks: Plenty of big games on 2 nights as season winds downHigh school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every week. Teams play on Thursday and Friday night this week so the predictions are published a day earlier than usual.
Week 9 high school football picks: Can area’s 4 unbeatens stay that way?
Read full article: Week 9 high school football picks: Can area’s 4 unbeatens stay that way?High school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every Thursday
Week 8 high school football picks: Make-or-break district games take center stage
Read full article: Week 8 high school football picks: Make-or-break district games take center stageHigh school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every Thursday.
Week 7 high school football picks: Tough tests this week for Bolles, Nease
Read full article: Week 7 high school football picks: Tough tests this week for Bolles, NeaseHigh school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every Thursday.
Week 6 high school football picks: Who wins the 1-2 showdown this week?
Read full article: Week 6 high school football picks: Who wins the 1-2 showdown this week?High school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every Thursday.
Week 5 high school football picks: Who wins the Super 10 showdowns?
Read full article: Week 5 high school football picks: Who wins the Super 10 showdowns?High school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every Thursday.
Week 4 high school football picks: 10 area teams remain unbeaten as district play begins
Read full article: Week 4 high school football picks: 10 area teams remain unbeaten as district play beginsHigh school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every Thursday. All games Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated
Week 3 high school football picks: Bolles, Fleming, UC will get big wins
Read full article: Week 3 high school football picks: Bolles, Fleming, UC will get big winsHigh school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every Thursday.
News4Jax Week 2 high school football picks: Rivalry games and a big Super 10 showdown
Read full article: News4Jax Week 2 high school football picks: Rivalry games and a big Super 10 showdownHigh school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every Thursday.
News4Jax Week 1 high school football picks: Let’s get this started
Read full article: News4Jax Week 1 high school football picks: Let’s get this startedHigh school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every Thursday.
High school softball playoffs 2021: Area teams begin championship push
Read full article: High school softball playoffs 2021: Area teams begin championship pushThe high school state playoffs begin Wednesday run through Friday A look at first-round matchups of area teams. All games are at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
What’s the last photo you took before the pandemic?
Read full article: What’s the last photo you took before the pandemic?The last photo on her phone before the pandemic declaration was taken at 4:32 p.m. March 10. “We are here having a beer at Tubala Rasa Brewing Company,” Blanton said of his last pre-pandemic image. SLIDESHOW: Here are our last memories before our lives changed🗓 3.11.20📸 9:22 AM - A morning walk. Bob Ellis, the vice president and general manager of WJXT/WCWJ, said his last photo before the pandemic hit was from a vacation at the beach with his family. She said it was the last picture she took on her phone before we all started wearing masks in public.
High school football 2020: Championship game picks are in
Read full article: High school football 2020: Championship game picks are inJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – High school football season has entered the final week and so have our predictions. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks for the championship week. N4J pick: UC 27, Champagnat 26. N4J pick: Trinity 13, Chaminade-Madonna 10. Homer picks, going all local this week?
High school football 2020: St. Augustine punches ticket to title game in this week’s prediction
Read full article: High school football 2020: St. Augustine punches ticket to title game in this week’s predictionJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – High school football season has entered the final stretch and so have our weekly predictions. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks each Thursday. Class 6A state semifinalSt. Augustine (10-2) at Lake Minneola (10-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Yellow Jackets have forgotten how to lose. After a 1-2 start, St. Augustine has ripped off nine consecutive victories and is looking for a spot in next week’s state championship game. N4J pick: St. Augustine 35, Lake Minneola 28.
High school football 2020: A good night for area teams as playoff picks hit December
Read full article: High school football 2020: A good night for area teams as playoff picks hit DecemberJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – High school football season has entered the final stretch and so have our weekly predictions. N4J pick: Niceville 30, Fleming Island 20. In a close one … N4J pick: St. Augustine 28, Columbia 24. N4J pick: Trinity Christian 32, Trinity Catholic 20. N4J pick: UC 28, Foundation Academy 7.
High school football playoffs 2020: Local matches highlight Week 3 picks
Read full article: High school football playoffs 2020: Local matches highlight Week 3 picksN4J pick: Bartram Trail 31, Oakleaf 30. N4J pick: Sandalwood 23, FPC 21. N4J pick: St. Augustine 33, Escambia 31. Baker County (7-2) at Raines (4-6), 7 p.m.: The Vikings defense against the Wildcats offensive front. N4J pick: Snyder 28, Out-of-Door 20..
High school football playoffs 2020: Picks are in as postseason begins
Read full article: High school football playoffs 2020: Picks are in as postseason beginsRegion 1-8A, Play-in game, Round 1Oakleaf (6-3) d. Nease (1-7), by forfeit. N4J pick: Sandalwood 23, Mandarin 21. N4J pick: Lincoln 30, First Coast 14. N4J pick: Florida High 42, Jackson 0. N4J pick: Victory Christian 35, St. Joseph 6.
Week 10 high school picks: Can Oakleaf get by Clay in county showdown?
Read full article: Week 10 high school picks: Can Oakleaf get by Clay in county showdown?PlayoffsRegion 1-5A, Play-in game, Round 1: Westside (4-3) at Yulee (2-6), 7:30 p.m.: Wolverines get on the board in the playoff opener. Region 1-5A, Play-in game, Round 1: White (4-4) at Bishop Kenny (1-6): The second meeting of the season between these two. N4J pick: Oakleaf 27, Clay 20. Region 1-2A, Play-in game, Round 1: Quincy Munroe (8-0) at University Christian (3-4), 7:30 p.m.: Do not be fooled by the records. Region 4-1A, Play-in game, Round 1: Bronson (5-4) at Crescent City (0-7), 7:30 p.m.: Raiders finish the season winless.
High school football 2020: Area’s 4 unbeatens remain that way in Week 9 picks
Read full article: High school football 2020: Area’s 4 unbeatens remain that way in Week 9 picksN4J pick: Baldwin 30, Yulee 20. Crescent City (0-6) at University Christian (2-4): UC gets back on track here. N4J pick: UC 38, Crescent City 6. Fleming Island (5-2) at Atlantic Coast (2-4), 6 p.m.: Golden Eagles get back on track after recent struggles. N4J pick: Mandarin 21, White 19.
Week 8 high school football picks: Several rivalry games at forefront this week
Read full article: Week 8 high school football picks: Several rivalry games at forefront this weekN4J pick: Baker County 35, West Nassau 20. Bolles (5-1) at University Christian (2-3), 7:30 p.m.: Bulldogs have been a bit more consistent this season. N4J pick: Bolles 36, UC 21. N4J pick: Interlachen 23, Branford 20. N4J pick: Atlantic Coast 21, First Coast 20.
Week 7 high school football picks: Big tests for area unbeatens Friday night
Read full article: Week 7 high school football picks: Big tests for area unbeatens Friday nightN4J pick: Episcopal 30, Jackson 23. N4J pick: Parker 28, White 14. N4J pick: Eagle’s View 27, Snyder 14.4First Coast (2-1) at Fleming Island (4-1), 7:30 p.m.: Buccaneers have won consecutive games. Sandalwood (4-0) at Ocala Trinity Catholic (2-2), 7:30 p.m.: Intriguing matchup and could be the Saints most challenging game to date. N4J pick: West Nassau 23, Fernandina Beach 20.
Week 6 high school football picks: Bartram, Fleming among county showdown winners
Read full article: Week 6 high school football picks: Bartram, Fleming among county showdown winnersN4J pick: Providence 33, St. Joseph 13. N4J pick: Baker County 33, Parker 12. N4J pick: Kenny 34, Orange Park 14. N4J pick: Trinity Christian 16, Snyder 14. N4J pick: Trinity 30, Mandarin 14.
Jaguars at the quarter turn: Can this team get things turned around?
Read full article: Jaguars at the quarter turn: Can this team get things turned around?JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s the quarter point of the NFL season. The Dolphins annihilated Jacksonville, but I’d have to say that I’m disappointed that this team isn’t at least 2-2. Are the Jaguars closer to being a good team or closer to being a team in need of a full-on rebuild? CP: Overall, I think this team is on the way to being good in a year or two. Can you look at those games right now and think Jacksonville will be favored in any of those?
Week 5 high school football picks: Bounce back week for several area teams
Read full article: Week 5 high school football picks: Bounce back week for several area teamsN4J pick: Clay 30, Eastside 14. Friday, Oct. 2Baker County (3-0) at Westside (2-1), 6 p.m.: Wolverines have won two in a row, but Wildcats are suffocating teams on defense. Bradford (1-3) at Madison County (3-1), 7:30 p.m.: I’d probably take Madison County at home over a small college team. Union County (2-1) at Hamilton County (1-2), 7:30 p.m.: Tigers win big here. N4J pick: Union County 33, Hamilton County 14.
RECAP: Will the Jaguars win this week? Justin Barney answers that and more of your questions
Read full article: RECAP: Will the Jaguars win this week? Justin Barney answers that and more of your questionsThose are just a few of the questions News4Jax Sports Editor Justin Barney fielded during Tuesday’s Ask Me Anything. A lot of youth on this year’s Jaguars team and I think that inexperience is going to continue to show. I think a 5- or 6-win season is in the cards in 2020 for the Jaguars. Justin: I think it’s too early to say he’s overmatched or that he’s a franchise QB. Justin: I’ll take the Jaguars this week and hope that the coaching staff has corrected that pitiful effort against the Dolphins.
Week 4 high school football picks: Plenty of unbeatens left after Friday night
Read full article: Week 4 high school football picks: Plenty of unbeatens left after Friday nightBishop Snyder (1-2) at Branford (2-0), 7:30 p.m.: Tough matchup for the Cardinals here. Bradford (1-2) at Suwannee (2-1), 7:30 p.m.: I like the Bulldogs at home in this one. Columbia (0-0) at Trinity Christian (0-1): One of the best games of the week. University Christian (1-1) at Oakleaf (1-1): Depth of the Knights is too much for UC in this one. GEORGIAThursday, Sept. 24Brunswick (1-2) at Northeast Macon (1-0), 7:30 p.m.Friday, Sept. 25Marietta (1-1) at Camden County (2-1), 7:30 p.m.McIntosh County (0-2) at Charlton County (2-0), 7:30 p.m.Ware County (2-0) at Thomson (3-0), 7:30 p.m.Off: Glynn Academy, Pierce County.
Week 3 high school football picks: Another good slate of matchups, close games
Read full article: Week 3 high school football picks: Another good slate of matchups, close gamesBradford (1-1) at University Christian (0-1), 7:30 p.m.: UC had a disappointing opener at Clay last week. Cedar Creek Christian (1-1) at Bishop Snyder (1-1): Tossup on this one. Deltona Trinity Christian (2-0) at Christ’s Church (2-0): Good small school clash this week. Joshua Christian (0-0) at Zarephath Academy (0-2), 6 p.m.: Playing experience is the deciding factor here. White (1-0) at Baker County (2-0): Wildcats have had the offense on the accelerator this season.
Tanking, breakout players, how many wins: Questions as Jaguars prepare to open the season
Read full article: Tanking, breakout players, how many wins: Questions as Jaguars prepare to open the seasonI don’t know of an NFL team that has undergone the training camp issues that the Jaguars have. Get those young players some experience and build on that next year. They basically are starting from scratch and letting their young players show what they can do. JB: I said 5-11 during training camp and I’ll stay with that mark, even with the training camp carnage. The worst Jaguars team in franchise history was the Mike Mularkey-coached team in 2012, a squad that went 2-14.
Week 2 high school football picks: Full slate of games, big rivalries headline week
Read full article: Week 2 high school football picks: Full slate of games, big rivalries headline weekN4J pick: Jackson 32, Englewood 14. N4J pick: Bartram Trail 39, Creekside 24. N4J pick: Union County 28, Dixie County 14. N4J pick: Christs Church 34, Eagles View 20. N4J pick: Wolfson 21, Ridgeview 14.
Week 1 high school football picks: Were off and running
Read full article: Week 1 high school football picks: Were off and runningWEEK 1FloridaFriday, Sept. 4Alachua Santa Fe at Suwannee: Bulldogs open the season with a W. N4J pick: Suwannee 28, Santa Fe 21. N4J pick: Hilliard 35, Snyder 7. N4J pick: Eagles View 31, Halifax Academy 25. N4J pick: St. Joseph 28, St. Francis 7St. Johns CD at Munroe Day, 6 p.m.: Spartans notch a win for their new coaching staff. N4J pick: West Nassau 28, Palatka 21.
As training camp begins, Jaguars face a slew of unanswered questions
Read full article: As training camp begins, Jaguars face a slew of unanswered questionsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. NFL training camp is set to open amidst a slew of new safety protocols on Tuesday due to COVID-19. The News4Jax sports staff looks at training camp storylines entering the most unusual season in league history. I think Ngakoue is dealt at some point. If the Jaguars embrace the fact that Ngakoue isnt going to play, they dont have much to lose. JS: The league better start to put some respect on Josh Allens name.
Week 2 high school football playoff picks: Six area teams moving on
Read full article: Week 2 high school football playoff picks: Six area teams moving on(Ralph D. Priddy, Contributed photo)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his high school football Week 1 playoff predictions. N4J pick: Niceville 28, Fleming 20. N4J pick: Lee 28, Columbia 27. (6) Union County (6-5) at (2) Mayo Lafayette (9-1): Union had a big victory last week over a tough Dixie County team that it lost to in the regular season. N4J pick: Lafayette 28, Union County 23.
Week 1 high school football playoff picks: Big upset, 10 teams moving on
Read full article: Week 1 high school football playoff picks: Big upset, 10 teams moving on(Ralph D. Priddy, Contributed photo)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his high school football Week 1 playoff predictions. N4J pick: Mandarin 26, Seminole 21(6) Flagler Palm Coast (8-2) at (3) Apopka (8-1): Blue Darters are always a threat for a deep playoff run. N4J pick: Trinity Christian 31, Trinity Catholic 21(6) Baldwin (7-3) at (3) Episcopal (9-1): Rematch game. N4J pick: Baldwin 34, Episcopal 28Region 1-2A(6) St. Joseph (4-5) at (3) Aucilla Christian (9-0): Difficult opener for the Flashes. N4J pick: Aucilla 35, St. Joseph 13Region 3-1A(5) Branford (6-4) at (4) Hilliard (6-4): Red Flashes move on in a tight one.
Week 11 football picks: Bartram, Fleming wrap up perfect seasons
Read full article: Week 11 football picks: Bartram, Fleming wrap up perfect seasonsN4J pick: Baker County 27, Rickards 10Dixie County (6-2) at Westside (7-2), 6 p.m.: Challenging game for the Wolverines. N4J pick: Fleming 38, Orange Park 14Palatka (2-6) at St. Augustine (5-4): The 100th installment of the state's second-oldest rivalry goes to the Yellow Jackets. N4J pick: Ponte Vedra 34, Creekside 21Raines (5-3) at Bartram Trail (9-0): Bears have never had an unbeaten season until this year. N4J pick: Bartram 34, Raines 20St. Joseph (3-5) at Interlachen (4-5): Rams get back to .500. N4J pick: West Nassau 36, Ridgeview 14Windermere Prep (3-6) at Providence (5-1): The Stallions haven't lost since Week 1.
Week 10 football picks: Menendez, Parker, PV earn district titles
Read full article: Week 10 football picks: Menendez, Parker, PV earn district titlesN4J pick: Buchholz 28, Creekside 21Paxon (2-6, 0-3) at Ribault (3-4, 1-2), 6 p.m.*: Trojans continue climb back to .500. N4J pick: South Sumter 29, Bradford 22Clay (0-8, 0-3) at Ridgeview (1-7, 1-2)*: Panthers get the edge in this Clay County battle. N4J pick: Ridgeview 19, Clay 14Columbia (6-2, 1-1) at Middleburg (2-6, 0-2)*: Tigers end their two-game losing skid. N4J pick: Wolfson 32, Pine Ridge 1Eagle's View (4-5) at Halifax Academy (3-6): Warriors get one on the road. N4J pick: Lee 36, Gainesville 7Lighthouse Private Christian (3-4) at St. Joseph (3-4): Flashes get back to .500.