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Polling the players and coaches ‘24: Best players, top football team, biggest issues
Read full article: Polling the players and coaches ‘24: Best players, top football team, biggest issuesNews4JAX hands out a list of questions to high school football players and coaches before the start of every season covering a variety of topics. This year, we received responses from 136 players and 39 from coaches. Both are asked to not vote for their own team or teammates or coaches on select questions. This is what they had to tell us.
Watch Live: St. Augustine takes on Bartram Trail in Varsity 4 Game of the Week
Read full article: Watch Live: St. Augustine takes on Bartram Trail in Varsity 4 Game of the WeekVarsity 4 has you covered every step of the way for Week 9 of the high school football season. Check out the top four games and full schedule for this week of the season.
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.
Northwest Classic: Top-ranked Raines looks to keep streak going over Ribault
Read full article: Northwest Classic: Top-ranked Raines looks to keep streak going over RibaultTop-ranked Raines and rival Ribault collide on Saturday afternoon in the annual Northwest Classic, one of the best sporting events in the area.
High school football ‘24: Monday night scoreboard and looking ahead to Week 7
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Monday night scoreboard and looking ahead to Week 7It took games spaced apart across four days, but the sixth week of the high school football season is finally in the books. Headlined by Monday night wins by Super 10 wins from Bolles, Nease and Raines, the scrambled up week from Hurricane Helene is finally over.
High school football ‘24: Friday night’s scoreboard and looking ahead to next week
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Friday night’s scoreboard and looking ahead to next weekIt was a wild and chaotic week as Hurricane Helene shook up the high school football schedule. Teams played on Wednesday and Friday, with many pushing their Week 6 games to Monday, Sept. 30. But quite a few teams squeezed in their games. Here’s a look at the results and the ever-changing schedule.
Varsity 4 Super 10: Shakeups galore after wild opening week
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 10: Shakeups galore after wild opening weekThe high school football regular season is off and rolling. News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 10 is here. It will be published on Tuesday through the end of the regular season.
Game of the Week: Raines proves its point with big win over Bolles
Read full article: Game of the Week: Raines proves its point with big win over BollesAfter coming to Raines from its biggest rival, Timothy Cole has embraced the Vikings culture and in turn been embraced by the school’s students and fans and definitely his new teammates. All that was even before Friday night.
Bragging rights on the line for Burroughs family in Raines-Bolles clash
Read full article: Bragging rights on the line for Burroughs family in Raines-Bolles clashWhen Bolles hosts Raines Friday night to begin the high school football season, Bulldogs junior wide receiver Naeem Burroughs will be lining up against his older brother, Quincy Burroughs, alma mater. Both star receivers with similar goals of achieving success in the sport they love.
Varsity 4 Super 10: Let’s get this season started as Mandarin opens at the top
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 10: Let’s get this season started as Mandarin opens at the topThe high school football regular season in Florida starts up on Friday and our News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 10 is here. It will be published on Tuesday through the end of the regular season.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Paxon jumps in rankings as Gateway final four set
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Paxon jumps in rankings as Gateway final four setThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 31.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Paxon jumps in rankings as Gateway final four set
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Paxon jumps in rankings as Gateway final four setThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 23.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Red hot Jackson climbs into the top spot to start 2024
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Red hot Jackson climbs into the top spot to start 2024The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 2.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Surging Raines vaults to top spot
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Surging Raines vaults to top spotThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 19.
They’ve got next: A look at some of the area’s top recruits in the Class of 2025
Read full article: They’ve got next: A look at some of the area’s top recruits in the Class of 2025It’s still a year away, but the Class of 2025 is officially on the recruiting clock. And that class is positioned to be one of the most loaded we’ve seen in years.
High school football team schedules for the 2023 season
Read full article: High school football team schedules for the 2023 seasonThe high school football season begins next month. Here are team-by-team schedules for the 2023 season. Some teams have not finalized schedules. They will be updated as they are finalized.
‘It is very important’: Heritage Classic highlights more than just Raines, Ribault baseball teams
Read full article: ‘It is very important’: Heritage Classic highlights more than just Raines, Ribault baseball teamsIt doesn’t count in the standings, but the Heritage Classic between Raines and Ribault is something far greater than just an exhibition game that doesn’t count for a win or a loss.
WATCH: Camden Co. vs. Raines in the Fortegra Basketball Invitational
Read full article: WATCH: Camden Co. vs. Raines in the Fortegra Basketball InvitationalWatch the Camden County Wildcats take on the Raines Vikings in the third round of the Fortegra Basketball Invitational on the campus of Florida State College at Jacksonville’s South Campus on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. The Fortegra Basketball Invitational is brought to you by CSI Companies and High School 9:12.
News4JAX Super 6 girls basketball: No moving BK; Oakleaf up, Bolles back in
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 girls basketball: No moving BK; Oakleaf up, Bolles back inThe News4JAX Super 6 girls basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday during the regular season. Records are through Dec. 5.
Bolles, Raines renewing rivalry in playoffs after 6 years apart
Read full article: Bolles, Raines renewing rivalry in playoffs after 6 years apartFor the first time since 2016, two of the most storied high school football programs in northeast Florida will meet when Raines faces Bolles in the regional finals.
High school football ‘22: Friday night’s Week 2 scoreboard and a look ahead
Read full article: High school football ‘22: Friday night’s Week 2 scoreboard and a look aheadWeek 2 of the high school football season is in the books. Take a look at Friday night's scoreboard, our television coverage and next week's schedule.
Move from Raines to UNF will help take Bob Hayes track meet to ‘next level’
Read full article: Move from Raines to UNF will help take Bob Hayes track meet to ‘next level’Calling it a tough and emotional decision but the right one for right now, Greg Coleman said the decision to move the area’s most iconic track and field meet from Raines High School to UNF was necessary to take it to the next level and beyond.
Raines, Ponte Vedra stars shine, bring home Class 3A state track and field gold medals
Read full article: Raines, Ponte Vedra stars shine, bring home Class 3A state track and field gold medalsTwo area boys brought home individual state championships in the Class 3A state track and field meet on Friday night in Gainesville.
Former local star Myjai Sanders taken by Cardinals in 3rd round of NFL draft
Read full article: Former local star Myjai Sanders taken by Cardinals in 3rd round of NFL draftOn Friday night, Myjai Sanders’ NFL dream paid off when the Arizona Cardinals picked him in the third round of the draft. Sanders, a 6-foot-5, 255-pound edge rusher who played at Raines and Camden County high schools, was the 100th overall selection.
Track community loses a legend: Former Raines coach James Day dies unexpectedly
Read full article: Track community loses a legend: Former Raines coach James Day dies unexpectedlyJames Day, a longtime coach at Raines and one of the founders of the prestigious Bob Hayes Invitational track and field meet, died unexpectedly on Saturday night.
Raines & Ribault compete in annual High School Heritage Classic
Read full article: Raines & Ribault compete in annual High School Heritage ClassicIt was a step back in time Friday night at 121 Financial Ballpark, where Raines and Ribault high school players played a pre-season game, giving a nod to the past in the 3rd annual High School Heritage Classic.
Loved ones gather to remember former Raines coach, principal Jimmie Johnson
Read full article: Loved ones gather to remember former Raines coach, principal Jimmie JohnsonFamily, friends and community members came together in song and prayer on Tuesday to remember former Raines High School principal and longtime football coach Jimmie Johnson.
Football national signing day 2022: Area athletes make it official Wednesday
Read full article: Football national signing day 2022: Area athletes make it official WednesdayThe final signing period for high school football athletes begins Wednesday when players can sign letters of intent with colleges.
Loss of an icon: Raines mourns passing of ex-coach, principal Jimmie Johnson
Read full article: Loss of an icon: Raines mourns passing of ex-coach, principal Jimmie JohnsonSaying the area had lost a “legend,” Raines High School announced that longtime principal and football coach Jimmie Johnson died.
News4JAX boys basketball Super 6: Clay County teams make turn into new year 1-2
Read full article: News4JAX boys basketball Super 6: Clay County teams make turn into new year 1-2The News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season with the exception of a break for the holidays. Records are through Dec. 21.
Super 6 basketball: Fleming Island surges to the top spot
Read full article: Super 6 basketball: Fleming Island surges to the top spotThe News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season with the exception of a break for the holidays. Records are through Dec. 14.
Early signing period 2021: Checking out the football decisions for local athletes
Read full article: Early signing period 2021: Checking out the football decisions for local athletesThe first day of the high school football early signing period arrives on Wednesday. A glance at players who have been reported to be signing today. This list will be updated throughout the week.
High school football ‘21: How teams did on Friday night and looking ahead to Week 10
Read full article: High school football ‘21: How teams did on Friday night and looking ahead to Week 10Week 9 of the high school football season is in the books. How area teams fared on Friday night and looking ahead to Week 10.
News4Jax Super 10: Nease joins the mix, White moves up in this week’s rankings
Read full article: News4Jax Super 10: Nease joins the mix, White moves up in this week’s rankingsThe high school football season is in full swing and News4Jax has you covered. The Super 10 rankings will be a fixture on Tuesday’s during the regular season. All games are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Bolles girls win title in 2A track meet; Nease’s Harrison sweeps distance races in 4A
Read full article: Bolles girls win title in 2A track meet; Nease’s Harrison sweeps distance races in 4AArea relay teams were electric. Rheinhardt Harrison was blazing. And the Bolles girls, well, they were everywhere.
Local athletes eye titles as high school track state championships return to UNF
Read full article: Local athletes eye titles as high school track state championships return to UNFThe high school track and field state championships return to the University of North Florida this week, and local athletes are positioned well to stand atop the podium in their hometowns.
Former Raines star JaQuan Bailey is ready to add to Vikings legacy in the NFL
Read full article: Former Raines star JaQuan Bailey is ready to add to Vikings legacy in the NFLAfter terrorizing quarterbacks here on the First Coast while at Raines High School, JaQuan Bailey played college football at Iowa State. There, he continued to terrorize quarterbacks in the Big 12.
Heritage Classic between Raines, Ribault more than just a baseball game
Read full article: Heritage Classic between Raines, Ribault more than just a baseball gameIt’s an early season baseball game with only bragging rights on the line. But Raines and Ribault playing under the lights at 121 Financial Ballpark and donning the jerseys of a team from the long-gone Negro Leagues is a big story. The makeup game between the two Northwest Jacksonville rivals —which was originally scheduled for Feb. 12 as a preseason scrimmage — is now an actual regular season game. There’s been a renewed focus on the rich baseball history here. That was the same place where the Negro League Red Caps played for three years.
Girls basketball playoffs: Bishop Kenny edges Raines in OT thriller
Read full article: Girls basketball playoffs: Bishop Kenny edges Raines in OT thrillerBishop Kenny girls basketball players celebrate their 60-55 overtime win over Raines in the Region 1-4A playoff opener on Thursday night. Bishop Kenny’s 60-55 overtime win over rival Raines headlined the opening round games. The Crusaders (18-9) knocked off Raines in the regional final a season ago to reach the state semifinals. Other winners on Thursday night included Oakleaf edging Lake Mary (66-63) for its first playoff win since 2016. AdIn its first playoff game since 2012, Jackson trounced Maclay 65-18.
Former Raines star Solomon Kindley relishes the chance to give back
Read full article: Former Raines star Solomon Kindley relishes the chance to give backJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Solomon Kindley doesn’t remember how many times that they came back, but the point was delivered time and again with every former player that returned to Raines. He showed up with a carload full of laptop computers and gave them to Raines students. Kindley hand delivered 22 new Lenovo laptops to students at the school. “I got called out of class, I was like, ‘what do they need me in the office for?’ They were like, ‘it’s a surprise, it’s a surprise.’ And it was a great surprise. “They came back and just inspired me,” Kindley said of former Raines players who came back to the school, sometimes with gifts, but most times with just their presence.
Raines, Ribault to play in 2nd annual High School Heritage Classic at 121 Financial Ballpark
Read full article: Raines, Ribault to play in 2nd annual High School Heritage Classic at 121 Financial BallparkJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As part of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s salute to Black History Month, the club will be hosting the second annual High School Heritage Classic exhibition game between Raines and Ribault high schools at 121 Financial Ballpark. The Raines and Ribault players will wear custom Jacksonville Red Caps uniforms in a tribute to the Negro Leagues team from 1938 to 1942. Throughout the exhibition game, there will be historical references to Negro Leagues players and teams. “Personally, this is a dream come true,” said Andrea Williams, the Jumbo Shrimp’s director of community relations. The Raines Vikings defeated the Ribault Trojans 8-4 in the inaugural High School Heritage Classic in February 2020.
News4Jax girls basketball Super 6: Raines moves to the top spot
Read full article: News4Jax girls basketball Super 6: Raines moves to the top spot(2) Raines (16-4), Class 4ANotable wins: Bishop Kenny, Flagler Palm Coast, Hawthorne, Jackson, Lake Mary, Parker, Ribault (twice), Sandalwood, Valdosta. (1) Oakleaf (16-1, Class 7A)Notable wins: Bishop Kenny, Flagler Palm Coast, Jackson, Mandarin, Nease, Orange Park (twice), Ponte Vedra. There’s a big one ahead on Jan. 26, a home game against Jasmyne Roberts and Bishop Kenny. Why they’re here: The Panthers have stumbled as of late, losing games to Spruce Creek, Bishop Kenny and previous No. (NR) Bartram Trail (12-6, Class 7A)Notable wins: Bishop Kenny, Flagler Palm Coast, Orange Park, Providence, University Christian.
News4Jax girls basketball Super 6: Raines, Ribault on the way up in latest rankings
Read full article: News4Jax girls basketball Super 6: Raines, Ribault on the way up in latest rankingsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4Jax Super 6 girls basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season with the exception of a break for the holidays. (1) Oakleaf (13-0, Class 7A)Notable wins: Bishop Kenny, Jackson, Mandarin, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra. They have two more games this week, including a Thursday home game against Super 6 team Nease. (3) Raines (13-4), Class 4ANotable wins: Bishop Kenny, Flagler Palm Coast, Hawthorne, Jackson, Lake Mary, Ribault, Sandalwood, Valdosta. (4) Ribault (12-3, Class 4A)Notable wins: Bartram Trail, Bishop Kenny, Colonial, Dr. Phillips, Fletcher, Legacy Early College, Mandarin, Parker.
News4Jax girls basketball Super 6: New team atop the rankings this week
Read full article: News4Jax girls basketball Super 6: New team atop the rankings this weekJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4Jax Super 6 girls basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. (4) Oakleaf (9-0, Class 7A)Notable win: Bishop Kenny, First Coast, Mandarin, Orange Park. 1 Bishop Kenny, a game that Fantasia James erupted for 30 points in. (3) Raines (9-3), Class 4ANotable wins: Bishop Kenny, Jackson, Lake Mary, Sandalwood, Valdosta. (1) Bishop Kenny (8-3), Class 4ANotable wins: Bartram Trail, Episcopal, St.
News4Jax girls basketball Super 6: Kenny remains No. 1; newcomer joins poll
Read full article: News4Jax girls basketball Super 6: Kenny remains No. 1; newcomer joins pollJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4Jax Super 6 girls basketball team will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. (1) Bishop Kenny (5-1), Class 4ANotable wins: Bartram Trail, St. Why they’re here: The Crusaders got back in action Tuesday night with a 58-37 win over a solid Bartram Trail. (3) Nease (4-1, Class 7A)Notable wins: Columbia, Spruce Creek. Why they’re here: Best win of the week among Super 6 teams belonged to Nease, which beat No.
High school football 2020: Bolles falls, Westside, White win playoff play-in games
Read full article: High school football 2020: Bolles falls, Westside, White win playoff play-in gamesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This week of high school football has games on both Thursday and Friday night, including the first postseason games of the year. The Commanders (5-4) will host Tallahassee Rickards in the Round 2 play-in game next week. Westside routed host Yulee 32-7 in another Region 1-5A play-in game. The Wolverines will host Raines (3-6) in the Round 2 play-in game next week. Week 10 scoresThursday, Nov. 5Bartram Trail 42, Raines 26Daytona Beach Mainland 7, Bolles 3Newberry (8-1) at Paxon (3-4), canceledSandalwood 29, Jackson 0Trinity Christian 29, Ribault 6PlayoffsRegion 1-5A, Play-in game, Round 1: Westside 32, Yulee 7Region 1-5A, Play-in game, Round 1: White 34, Bishop Kenny 31
News4Jax Super 10: Unbeaten Clay makes debut in rankings
Read full article: News4Jax Super 10: Unbeaten Clay makes debut in rankings(3) Trinity Christian (5-1), Class 3ALast week: d. Lee, 14-6. (6) Baker County (6-1), Class 5ALast week: d. West Nassau, 28-12. This week: vs. Gainesville (1-2), 6 p.m.Glance: Generals struggled offensively against Trinity last week and haven’t faced the best competition outside of that. Dropped out: Sandalwood (5-1, Class 8A), lost to Mandarin, 29-12; Fletcher (4-1, Class 7A), have missed last two weeks due to COVID-19. On the bubble: Fletcher (4-1, Class 7A); Hilliard (6-0, Class 1A); Ponte Vedra (5-2, Class 6A); St. Augustine (4-2, Class 6A); Sandalwood (5-1, Class 8A), Suwannee (6-2, Class 5A).
Raines uses defense to crush Ribault in Northwest Classic
Read full article: Raines uses defense to crush Ribault in Northwest ClassicRaines and Ribault met in the 51st Northwest Classic on Saturday at Raines. The Vikings used six interceptions, including three by Kyree Hammond, to rout rival Ribault 44-20 in the 51st Northwest Classic on a picture-perfect afternoon at the Graveyard. A muffed kickoff pinned Ribault back at its own 3 on the next drive and Christian McNair intercepted Santana Jackson and walked into the end zone. A bad snap on a punt rolled out of the end zone and led to a safety. And Raines recovered a muffed punt by Ribault that set up a touchdown.
Five area products invited to NFL scouting combine
Read full article: Five area products invited to NFL scouting combineJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Five players with area ties were among those invited to the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. The NFL released the final list of 337 players who were invited on Friday. Among those going to Indianapolis are three from Gateway Conference schools, Raines alums Solomon Kindley and Michael Pinckney, and White High product Javarius Davis. Glynn Academy graduate Deejay Dallas and Oakleaf graduate Shaquille Quarterman round out the list of players who were invited. The scouting combine is Feb. 23 to March 2.
Former quarterback at Raines & Ribault paralyzed after shooting
Read full article: Former quarterback at Raines & Ribault paralyzed after shootingSALISBURY, N.C. – A quarterback at a North Carolina college, who once played at both Raines and Ribault high schools in Jacksonville, has been paralyzed after a shooting in which at least six people were wounded during a party at a restaurant, police said. Livingstone College junior Ryan Williams, 21, of Jacksonville, Florida, was among the victims shot at a Salisbury restaurant early Sunday, said Salisbury police spokesman Greg Beam, who was cited by news outlets. Five other Livingstone students were wounded, and two of them were Williams' teammates, according to police. Three students from Catawba College, which is also in Salisbury, were also injured in the incident, police said. The officers were still outside when the shooting occurred, he said.
2019 high school football: Week-by-week schedules, results
Read full article: 2019 high school football: Week-by-week schedules, resultsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The 2019 high school football season continues early November and beyond for some. Here are the schedules for each week of the regular season. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated. District/region games schedule with *. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Just Perfect: Bartram Trail routs Raines for first 10-0 season
Read full article: Just Perfect: Bartram Trail routs Raines for first 10-0 seasonIt was a sweet Senior Night for Sinclair, the Bartram Trail defensive back. Bartram Trail (10-0) has been playing football for 20 seasons. His second interception came with Bartram Trail leading 14-0 in the second quarter. You cant recover from those things a lot of the time.Wileys defense did play well, holding Bartram Trail to 266 total yards. By then, the celebration was underway on the Bartram Trail side.
Just Perfect: Bartram Trail routs Raines for first 10-0 season
Read full article: Just Perfect: Bartram Trail routs Raines for first 10-0 seasonThe Bartram Trail defense, led by Tre'Vez Johnson (6) and Craig Sinclair, shut down Raines on Friday in the Game of the Week. It was a sweet Senior Night for Sinclair, the Bartram Trail defensive back. Bartram Trail (10-0) has been playing football for 20 seasons. His second interception came with Bartram Trail leading 14-0 in the second quarter. Wiley's defense did play well, holding Bartram Trail to 266 total yards.
Super 10: Trinity moves up as regular season winds down
Read full article: Super 10: Trinity moves up as regular season winds downJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The News4Jax Super 10 high school football poll will be published each Tuesday during the regular season. The Bears look to close out their first unbeaten regular season in program history when they host a very good Vikings team in the finale. (2) Columbia (7-2), Class 6ALast week: d. Middleburg, 48-23This week: vs. North Marion (7-2), 7:30 p.m.Glance: Tough regular season finale for the Tigers, who are probably looking at a No. (5) Trinity Christian (5-5), Class 3ALast week: d. Raines, 17-14 (OT)This week: Off, regular season completeGlance: Very nice victory for the Conquerors to enter the state playoffs on. Others: Baker County (6-3, Class 5A), Baldwin (7-2, Class 3A), Flagler Palm Coast (7-2, Class 8A), Fletcher (6-3, Class 7A), Parker (6-2, Class 5A), St. Augustine (5-4, 6A), Raines (5-3, Class 5A), Westside (7-2, Class 5A), West Nassau (7-2, Class 4A).
Playoff RPI standings firm up as season winds down
Read full article: Playoff RPI standings firm up as season winds downThe Florida High School Athletic Association released its Week 10 playoff RPI ratings on Tuesday afternoon with only minor changes. Trinity closes its season at Raines on Friday and will lock up a playoff spot with a victory. 5 seed in the playoff bracket since Lee (.607) will win the district with a victory over one-win Gainesville. In 1-8A, Mandarin (.593) is in ninth place in RPI, just .03 behind a playoff spot and No. Week 10 Playoff RPI standings (*indicate team has clinched district title, top four seed in playoffs)Region 1-8A: 2.
Super 10: New top team, plenty of movement in area poll
Read full article: Super 10: New top team, plenty of movement in area poll(Gry Lloyd McCullough, For News4Jax)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The News4Jax Super 10 high school football poll will be published each Tuesday during the regular season. (NR) Mandarin (4-3), Class 8ALast week: d. Oakleaf, 34-33This week: vs. Sandalwood (3-3, 1-1), 7 p.m.Glance: The Mustangs muscled back into the playoff conversation by knocking off previous No. (NR) Raines (4-2)Last week: d. Ribault, 10-7This week: vs. Yulee (3-4, 2-0), 6 p.m.Glance: The Vikings return to the Super 10 for the first time since Week 2 after outslugging the Trojans in the Northwest Classic. Dropped out: Flagler Palm Coast (6-1, Class 8A), Trinity Christian (3-5, Class 3A). Others: Baldwin (7-1, Class 3A), Flagler Palm Coast (6-1, Class 8A), St. Augustine (4-3, 6A), Sandalwood (3-3, Class 8A), Trinity Christian (3-5, Class 3A), Westside (6-1, Class 5A), West Nassau (6-1, Class 4A).
Week 8 Snaps: Upsets, Northwest Classic the stories of the week
Read full article: Week 8 Snaps: Upsets, Northwest Classic the stories of the weekRaines quarterback Carlton Bulter (6) looks to run the ball during the first half of a football game against Ribault on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. [Gary Lloyd McCullough/ For News 4 JAX]JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - What a stretch of football that Week 8 turned out to be. Atlantic Coast was winless entering Week 7's game against White, but scratched out a 38-35 win. The Purple Hurricanes, who entered that game winless, won by a staggering 48-0. Westside has a challenging Week 9 game against White, while Parker has what should be an easy week against Middleburg.
50th Northwest Classic: Raines 10, Ribault 7
Read full article: 50th Northwest Classic: Raines 10, Ribault 7Raines defensive back Treyvon Hobbs (1) celebrates in the end zone his pick-six during the first half of a football game against Ribault at Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. [Gary Lloyd McCullough/ For News 4 JAX ]Hide Caption
Golden Gala raises money, spirits during Northwest Classic week
Read full article: Golden Gala raises money, spirits during Northwest Classic weekJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Its Rivalry Week between Raines and Ribault high schools in Jacksonville, which means the annual Northwest Classic. RELATED: Raines, Ribault close in on 50th Northwest ClassicNorthwest Classic isn't just a football gameSunny and warm for the Northwest ClassicWJXT to televise 50th Northwest Classic between Raines, Ribault"I mean this is an awesome event. Glo Smith, Ribault class of 1982, said, "I'm just excited about being here and looking forward to seeing everybody." The Golden Gala raises money and seems to raise spirits during Northwest Classic week. "This week is all about rivalry, but it's all in fun," said Audris Holt, Raines class of 1999.
Raines, Ribault close in on 50th Northwest Classic
Read full article: Raines, Ribault close in on 50th Northwest ClassicRaines football coach Deran Wiley talks during a Northwest Classic media day event at Ribault on Thursday. The Vikings and Trojans face off in the 50th Northwest Classic on Saturday at Ribault. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - First-timers and long-timers alike are in a Northwest Classic state of mind. The Vikings (3-2) visit the Trojans (2-3) on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the 50th installment of the Northwest Classic. Some, like Trojans receiver Jawaun Johnson, have never been a part of Northwest Classic and are learning as they go.
Week 7 Snaps: Classic finishes headline a good week of football
Read full article: Week 7 Snaps: Classic finishes headline a good week of footballJACKSONVILLE, FLA - What a great week of football Week 7 turned out to be. It's a district game this season. They've been outplayed in just two games, Keystone Heights in Week 1 and Yulee in Week 2. I've touched on the growth of Parker in Snaps quite a bit this season and it warrants mentioning again. Parker has a tricky district game against an up-and-down White High in Week 8.
Super 10: Bartram Trail, Fleming, Sandalwood all move up
Read full article: Super 10: Bartram Trail, Fleming, Sandalwood all move up(4) Bartram Trail (4-0), Class 8ALast week: d. Mandarin, 32-7This week: at St. Augustine (2-1)Glance: Statement win of the season came last week for the Bears, who crushed previous No. (3) Oakleaf (3-1), Class 8ALast week: d. Gainesville, 37-6This week: vs. White (2-1)Glance: The Knights played two games last week and scored a combined 88 points. (8) Fleming Island (2-0), Class 7ALast week: d. Fletcher, 24-13This week: at Ridgeview (0-3)Glance: The Golden Eagles jumped out in the District 2-7A race last week. (10) Lee (2-1), Class 6ALast week: d. Raines, 15-7This week: vs. Mandarin (2-1), 6 p.m.Glance: The Generals have recovered since a 28-point loss to Bartram in the opener. Others: Baker County (2-1, Class 5A), Creekside (3-1, Class 7A), Flagler Palm Coast (3-0, Class 8A), Fletcher (1-2, Class 7A), Raines (1-2, Class 5A), St. Augustine (2-1, 6A), University Christian (2-1, Class 2A), West Nassau (3-1, Class 4A), White (2-1, Class 6A).
High school football schedule takes a hit from Hurricane Dorian
Read full article: High school football schedule takes a hit from Hurricane DorianJACKSONVILLE, FLA - Hurricane Dorian has scrambled up the high school football schedule across the First Coast. All games involving Duval County Public School teams were canceled or postponed, according to county athletic director Tammie Talley. About the only team that was able to salvage a scratched game was Trinity Christian, which lost its game against Ribault. Those follow a wave of changes a day earlier, 17 in all, that were either rescheduled or canceled. Its game this week at Savannah New Hampstead was scrubbed when the Savannah-Chatham County Public School District canceled school and athletic events through Friday.
High school football Snaps: What a wild Week 1 in the area
Read full article: High school football Snaps: What a wild Week 1 in the areaJACKSONVILLE, FLA - Week 1 of high school football is in the books and Ill throw out a few thoughts on the week in a Snaps notebook following games. The fact that the Tigers put up yards without much resistance (519, according to the Florida Times-Union) is telling. The Christians have been a state power for probably as long as anyone currently involved with high school football can remember. And Bolles is Bolles, owner of a state-record 11 championships. The Bolles icon won 466 career games, sixth-most in high school history, and he was honored with a special plaza during the game.
High school football: Top 10 games, county clashes to watch in 2019
Read full article: High school football: Top 10 games, county clashes to watch in 2019JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - High school football season begins this week and News4Jax takes a look at the 10 best matchups of the season, as well as the top games by county. Sept. 13, Plantation American Heritage at Trinity Christian, 7:30: Both teams are nationally ranked and have state championship aspirations, Trinity in 3A and Heritage in 5A. Sept. 20, Miami Carol City at Trinity Christian, 7:30: The five-time champion and nationally ranked Chiefs meet the seven-time champion and nationally ranked Conquerors. Oct. 11, Trinity Christian at Colquitt County, Ga., 8 p.m.: The Conquerors pay a visit to Moultrie to face a three-time state champ, and the program that was recognized by High School Football America as the national champ in 2015. Oct. 25, Trinity Christian at Raines, 6 p.m.: Two-time defending state champ Vikings, who move up to Class 5A, host the presumptive 3A title favorite Conquerors.
Pressure every year to carry on the Raines tradition
Read full article: Pressure every year to carry on the Raines traditionTheres pressure every year. The name across the front of the jersey Raines makes it that way. But after back-to-back state championships, Treyvon Hobbs said that the Vikings will use that pressure in a positive way and look to do the unthinkable and win three consecutive state titles.
Pressure every year to carry on the Raines tradition
Read full article: Pressure every year to carry on the Raines traditionThere's pressure every year. The name across the front of the jersey Raines makes it that way. But after back-to-back state championships, Treyvon Hobbs said that the Vikings will use that... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Turning point for Raines football team came in 2013
Read full article: Turning point for Raines football team came in 2013Deran Wiley has back-to-back state championships at Raines and will go down as one of the most successful football coaches in area history. But before the Vikings found their rhythm, Wiley had to hit an emotional low as a coach. That came in 2013, a season that took such a toll on the young coach that Wiley didn't know if he wanted to continue. He did and the rest, as the cliche goes, is history.
Raines, Mandarin among teams opening high school football practice
Read full article: Raines, Mandarin among teams opening high school football practiceJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Monday was the first day high school football teams in the state of Florida could begin practicing. At Raines and Mandarin, the Vikings and Mustangs began fall practice as defending state champions. Mandarin held practice number one in the parking lot Monday morning. At Raines, the Vikings know what it's like to start the season as the hunted. "We're fully healthy at the quarterback position to start the season, which last year, we weren't.
Quarterman and Pinckney named first team All-ACC
Read full article: Quarterman and Pinckney named first team All-ACCGREENSBORO, N.C. - The All-ACC team was announced today and two local products were named to the first team. Shaq Quarterman out of Oakleaf and Michael Pinckney out of Raines who both play for Miami are first team linebackers. Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson 243. AJ Dillon, RB, Boston College 154. Cam Akers, RB, Florida State 1Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.