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High school softball playoffs ’25: Tough night as all 4 local teams out in regional finals
Read full article: High school softball playoffs ’25: Tough night as all 4 local teams out in regional finalsAll four local teams stalled out in the regional finals, meaning that there will be no area teams in the state semifinals for the first time since 2003.
Icemen unveil schedule for 2025-26 season, start season on the road
Read full article: Icemen unveil schedule for 2025-26 season, start season on the roadThe Icemen released their schedule for next season on Thursday, with their 2025-26 year starting on the road against the Greensboro Gargoyles on Oct. 18 and 19.
Jaguars open season at home, get Monday night game as NFL schedules released
Read full article: Jaguars open season at home, get Monday night game as NFL schedules releasedThe NFL schedule will be released on May 14 and the News4JAX sports staff is making its predictions on what that schedule will look like for the Jaguars.
High school softball playoffs ’25: Baldwin, Matanzas, Paxon, UC move to 3rd round
Read full article: High school softball playoffs ’25: Baldwin, Matanzas, Paxon, UC move to 3rd roundBaldwin, Matanzas, Paxon and University Christian are the final area softball teams still standing in the state playoffs.
Fans catch first look at Travis Hunter and others at rookie minicamp
Read full article: Fans catch first look at Travis Hunter and others at rookie minicampThe Jaguars held rookie minicamp on Saturday at the Miller Electric Center and gave fans their first look at heralded rookie receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter.
Getting out our crystal ball, we try and predict the Jaguars 2025 schedule
Read full article: Getting out our crystal ball, we try and predict the Jaguars 2025 scheduleThe NFL schedule will be released on May 14 and the News4JAX sports staff is making its predictions on what that schedule will look like for the Jaguars.
State track and field: Nieko Garnes, Jackson shine at 2A championships
Read full article: State track and field: Nieko Garnes, Jackson shine at 2A championshipsThe Jackson boys had an excellent showing in the Class 2A state track and field meet on Friday, with hurdler Nieko Garnes winning one individual event and helping out on the champ 4x400 relay team.
High school softball playoffs ’25: Baker County, Baldwin, Episcopal, Middleburg among 1st round winners
Read full article: High school softball playoffs ’25: Baker County, Baldwin, Episcopal, Middleburg among 1st round winnersThe high school softball playoffs are in full swing, with 11 local teams moving on to the second round.
Ponte Vedra boys lacrosse team stuns Lake Mary in OT to reach state final
Read full article: Ponte Vedra boys lacrosse team stuns Lake Mary in OT to reach state finalMason Hauseman scored in overtime and Ponte Vedra handed Lake Mary its first loss of the season in a 10-9 game in Naples. Ponte Vedra (19-3) will face either Plant or St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday for the state title.
High school baseball playoffs ’25: Aiden Arnett walk-off caps stunning Trinity rally
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ’25: Aiden Arnett walk-off caps stunning Trinity rallyTrinity Christian's Aaron Watson and St. Johns Country Day's Brayden Harris were electric in leading their teams to wins on Monday night in the baseball playoffs.
All-News4JAX girls wrestling: FPC’s Christina Borgmann gave the sport a try and never looked back
Read full article: All-News4JAX girls wrestling: FPC’s Christina Borgmann gave the sport a try and never looked backFlagler Palm Coast's Christina Borgmann is the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls wrestling team
High school baseball playoffs ’25: Six local teams eye spot in state semifinals
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ’25: Six local teams eye spot in state semifinalsClay, St. Johns Country Day, Suwannee, Trinity Christian, Union County and University Christian have made it through two rounds of the postseason and have a shot at the state semifinals.
High school softball playoffs ’25: More than 2 dozen local teams in the postseason
Read full article: High school softball playoffs ’25: More than 2 dozen local teams in the postseasonThe high school softball playoff field is set, with 30 teams from the area reaching the postseason and the regional quarterfinals (May 7-8) include a handful of all-local first-round collisions.
All-News4JAX girls basketball: Karaoke and chemistry the secret for success for Bolles and Abby Knauff
Read full article: All-News4JAX girls basketball: Karaoke and chemistry the secret for success for Bolles and Abby KnauffBolles star Abby Knauff leads the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls basketball team.
History made! Nease tennis star Kylie Kochis caps perfect season with singles state title
Read full article: History made! Nease tennis star Kylie Kochis caps perfect season with singles state titleNease tennis star Kylie Kochis put a bow on her high school career Wednesday, winning the Class 3A overall singles championship in a thriller.
Jaguars won’t pick up 5th-year option on Devin Lloyd, reports
Read full article: Jaguars won’t pick up 5th-year option on Devin Lloyd, reportsThe Jaguars will not pick up the fifth-year option on linebacker Devin Lloyd, setting up for this season for the former first-round pick to potentially be his last in Jacksonville, according to a report from ESPN.
High school baseball playoffs ’25: Clay, St. Johns, Trinity, Union move to regional finals
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ’25: Clay, St. Johns, Trinity, Union move to regional finalsClay, St. Johns Country Day, Trinity Christian and Union County are all headed to the high school baseball regional finals.
Outpouring of support for Parker High football team after thieves make off with helmets, jerseys, cleats
Read full article: Outpouring of support for Parker High football team after thieves make off with helmets, jerseys, cleatsThe first day of spring football practice brought an unwelcome sight at Terry Parker High School. Head coach Mike Holloway noticed Monday that the facilities had been broken into and helmets, jerseys, and cleats were missing.
Spring football primer: New head coaches, teams on the rise, top players as 2025 arrives
Read full article: Spring football primer: New head coaches, teams on the rise, top players as 2025 arrivesHigh school spring football is here. Monday marked the official start of the spring football practice around the state. A look at storylines entering 2025, head coaches in new spots, top players to watch and more.
Thieves steal helmets, jerseys, cleats at Parker on first day of spring football practice
Read full article: Thieves steal helmets, jerseys, cleats at Parker on first day of spring football practiceThe first day of spring football practice brought an unwelcome sight at Terry Parker High School. Head coach Mike Holloway noticed Monday that the facilities had been broken into and helmets, jerseys, and cleats were missing.
‘He elevates the space around him’: Jaguars convinced they landed a superstar in Travis Hunter
Read full article: ‘He elevates the space around him’: Jaguars convinced they landed a superstar in Travis HunterThe Jaguars saw their chance to grab a once-in-a-lifetime superstar and made the move to get him. Now, Travis Hunter is ready to get to work.
High marks for Jaguars as they draft generational talent Travis Hunter
Read full article: High marks for Jaguars as they draft generational talent Travis HunterThe Jaguars pulled the stunner of the first night of the NFL draft, trading up to select Colorado superstar and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter with the second pick of the draft. It was the biggest trade in Jacksonville’s 31-year history. The News4JAX sports staff grades the move.
Wow! Jaguars land generational talent Travis Hunter in massive draft day trade
Read full article: Wow! Jaguars land generational talent Travis Hunter in massive draft day tradeInstead of staying put at No. 5, Jacksonville general manager James Gladstone sent that pick to the Cleveland Browns and selected Heisman winner and Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter in a blockbuster trade unlike anything the Jaguars had done before.
High school baseball playoffs ’25: Columbia, Tocoi Creek move on to regional semifinals
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ’25: Columbia, Tocoi Creek move on to regional semifinalsColumbia, Creekside and Tocoi Creek won their baseball playoff openers on Wednesday night and are just one victory away from moving on to next week’s regional semifinals.
High school baseball playoffs ’25: Walk-off HR at Clay, huge night for Brayden Harris at St. Johns on Monday
Read full article: High school baseball playoffs ’25: Walk-off HR at Clay, huge night for Brayden Harris at St. Johns on MondayThe opening night of the new-look high school baseball playoffs is in the books
They’re on the clock! Jaguars are the key in top 10 of NFL draft
Read full article: They’re on the clock! Jaguars are the key in top 10 of NFL draftIt’s NFL draft week and the Jaguars are on the clock. The new regime in Jacksonville hasn’t given even the slightest hint on who they like or what they prefer, and that silence is likely a good thing.
The Duuuval draft: Letting social media users make the picks for the Jaguars
Read full article: The Duuuval draft: Letting social media users make the picks for the JaguarsNews4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr posed the questions on social media and let users make the selections and then had ChatGPT grade it.
Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Clay, Columbia, Suwannee in final rankings of the season
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Clay, Columbia, Suwannee in final rankings of the seasonThe Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published on Fridays during the regular season. Records are through April 17.
Icemen renew playoff rivalry with Everblades in Kelly Cup opener on Friday night
Read full article: Icemen renew playoff rivalry with Everblades in Kelly Cup opener on Friday nightThe Icemen open the postseason on Friday night, going on the road to face the rival Florida Everblades. For the Icemen, the playoffs are the best time of the year, especially if it comes with a win over the Everblades.
Moving up! We make the pick for the Jaguars by trading up in the draft
Read full article: Moving up! We make the pick for the Jaguars by trading up in the draftIn this scenario, we looked at trading up for the No. 5 pick using Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator. We then let ChatGPT assign a grade for the deals.
Let’s make a deal! We take a look at the Jaguars trading back in the first round of the draft
Read full article: Let’s make a deal! We take a look at the Jaguars trading back in the first round of the draftIn this scenario, we looked at trades back for the No. 5 pick using Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator. We then let Chat GPT assign a grade for the deals.
Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Teams battling in district tournaments for playoff spots
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Teams battling in district tournaments for playoff spotsThe Varsity 4 News4JAX flag football Super 6 rankings will be published Wednesday through the end of the regular season. Records are through April 15 games.
‘Intangibly rich’: Jaguars talk draft philosophy as new regime settles in
Read full article: ‘Intangibly rich’: Jaguars talk draft philosophy as new regime settles inOn Tuesday at the franchise’s annual pre-draft luncheon, Coen and Gladstone combed through their thought process, adhered to their favorite catchphrase and didn’t downplay the importance of the draft.
Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Teams stay put as district showdowns arrive
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Teams stay put as district showdowns arriveThe Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 rankings will be published through the end of the regular season. Records are through April 13 games.
Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Red-hot Cody Boshell lifts Bishop Snyder to No. 2
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Red-hot Cody Boshell lifts Bishop Snyder to No. 2The Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published on Fridays during the regular season. Records are through April 3.
Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Fleming Island, Fletcher move up, Bartram Trail moves in
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Fleming Island, Fletcher move up, Bartram Trail moves inThe Varsity 4 News4JAX flag football Super 6 rankings will be published Wednesday through the end of the regular season. Records are through April 8 games.
‘It’s an embarrassment’: High school coaches make their case for better pay at Florida Capitol
Read full article: ‘It’s an embarrassment’: High school coaches make their case for better pay at Florida CapitolThe push to pay all high school coaches better in Florida hit the state Capitol on Tuesday morning as members of the Florida Coaches Coalition spent more than five hours meeting with lawmakers and making their case for better pay.
Photo gallery: Gators surge back to top Houston for championship
Read full article: Photo gallery: Gators surge back to top Houston for championshipThe Gators basketball team won the national championship on Monday night with a 65-63 comeback victory over Houston in San Antonio. Local photographer Jacob Simons captured both the Final Four win over Auburn and the championship win over the Cougars in photo galleries.
Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Top teams stay put as district tournament arrive
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Top teams stay put as district tournament arriveThe Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 rankings will be published through the end of the regular season. Records are through April 6 games.
Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Episcopal, Providence move back into rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Episcopal, Providence move back into rankingsThe Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published on Fridays during the regular season. Records are through April 3.
Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Clay cools off Fleming Island; Stanton moves back into rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Clay cools off Fleming Island; Stanton moves back into rankingsThe Varsity 4 News4JAX flag football Super 6 rankings will be published Wednesday through the end of the regular season. Records are through April 1 games.
Liam Coen on culture, Trevor Lawrence and plans for Travon Walker
Read full article: Liam Coen on culture, Trevor Lawrence and plans for Travon WalkerLiam Coen met with the media during the NFL league meetings on Monday in Palm Beach and covered the gamut of topics, from free agency to the draft to Trevor Lawrence and Travon Walker as a new regime looks to change Jacksonville’s fortunes. The team can begin its offseason workout program on April 7, two weeks before other NFL teams who didn’t hire new head coaches can begin.
Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: St. Augustine moves up as regular season winds down
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: St. Augustine moves up as regular season winds downThe Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 rankings are back after a week off for spring break. Records are through March 30 games.
Promotions, fireworks, prospects: All you need to know about the Jumbo Shrimp’s 2025 season
Read full article: Promotions, fireworks, prospects: All you need to know about the Jumbo Shrimp’s 2025 seasonThe Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp opened the season on Friday, but it was on the road in Nashville. Local fans can celebrate with the Jumbo Shrimp on Tuesday when Jacksonville rolls out the welcome mat at the renamed VyStar Ballpark for its home opener against the Worcester Red Sox. News4JAX gives fans all they need to know with this five-minute guide on the season.
Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Creekside, Columbia, Fernandina Beach join the rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Creekside, Columbia, Fernandina Beach join the rankingsThe Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published on Fridays during the regular season. Records are through March 27.
Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Ponte Vedra pushing for top spot; Mandarin moves in
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Ponte Vedra pushing for top spot; Mandarin moves inThe Varsity 4 News4JAX flag football Super 6 rankings will be published Wednesday through the end of the regular season. Records are through March 25 games.
Former Bartram Trail High star Alex Lodise belts grand slam to lead FSU to walk-off win over Florida
Read full article: Former Bartram Trail High star Alex Lodise belts grand slam to lead FSU to walk-off win over FloridaBartram Trail High School graduate Alex Lodise turned in the best game of his career in front of the home crowd, belting a walk-off grand slam and leading Florida State to an 8-4 win over Florida on Tuesday night at a sold out VyStar Ballpark.
Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Episcopal locked in at No. 1, Ponte Vedra moves up
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Episcopal locked in at No. 1, Ponte Vedra moves upThe Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 rankings are back after a week off for spring break. Records are through March 23 games.
To be continued! Players headed for Monday finish in a playoff
Read full article: To be continued! Players headed for Monday finish in a playoffFour days wasn’t long enough for The Players Championship. J.J. Spaun sank a tying par putt on the final hole to force a Monday playoff with Rory McIlroy at the Stadium Course. The three-hole playoff is at 9 a.m.
Weather forecast forces Players Championship to move up Sunday start
Read full article: Weather forecast forces Players Championship to move up Sunday startWeather forecasts for Sunday and an impending cold front that is expected to bring in rain has shifted the final round schedule at The Players Championship.
Get ready for elite track and field action Saturday at the Bob Hayes meet
Read full article: Get ready for elite track and field action Saturday at the Bob Hayes meetThe Bob Hayes Invitational track and field meet heads back to the University of North Florida on Saturday morning and is ready to roll out the welcome mat to some of the top athletes in the state.
Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Top teams hold steady, Episcopal moves back in as spring break arrives
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Top teams hold steady, Episcopal moves back in as spring break arrivesThe Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published on Fridays during the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. The next Super 6 will be published March 28. Records are through March 13.
Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Surging Ponte Vedra jumps to No. 3
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Surging Ponte Vedra jumps to No. 3The Varsity 4 News4JAX flag football Super 6 rankings will be published Wednesday through the end of the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. The next Super 6 will be published March 26. Records are through March 11.
Grading the Jaguars first free agency haul for GM James Gladstone, head coach Liam Coen
Read full article: Grading the Jaguars first free agency haul for GM James Gladstone, head coach Liam CoenThe NFL’s new league year began Wednesday at 4 p.m., and with it, the start of free agency. News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney and sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr give their grades on the class.
Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Episcopal solidifies No. 1 ranking as spring break approaches
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Episcopal solidifies No. 1 ranking as spring break approachesThe Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 rankings will be published each Monday in the regular season. Records are through March 9 games. This will be the final Super 6 until March 24 following a week off for spring break.
Jaguars free agency tracker: Team agrees to deal with Cowboys CB, others
Read full article: Jaguars free agency tracker: Team agrees to deal with Cowboys CB, othersNFL free agency begins this week and teams can begin negotiating contracts with players starting Monday. Here’s where the Jaguars stand during the initial negotiation period.
Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Providence jumps into rankings at No. 2 after hot streak
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Providence jumps into rankings at No. 2 after hot streakThe Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published on Fridays during the regular season. Records are through March 6.
Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Ponte Vedra faces giant in Blanche Ely for title
Read full article: Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Ponte Vedra faces giant in Blanche Ely for titleThe Ponte Vedra boys basketball team will face Blanche Ely on Friday in Lakeland for the state championship. A look at the matchup.
Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Rough final quarter sinks Tocoi Creek in state semis
Read full article: Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Rough final quarter sinks Tocoi Creek in state semisTocoi Creek’s push for a spot in the basketball state title game ran out of steam at the finish.
Jaguars continue roster purge, moving on from Evan Engram and others: reports
Read full article: Jaguars continue roster purge, moving on from Evan Engram and others: reportsThe Jaguars are releasing Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram as their makeover under a new regime continues, according to a report from ESPN’s Mike DiRocco.
Girls high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Tocoi Creek comes up short in final four debut
Read full article: Girls high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Tocoi Creek comes up short in final four debutTocoi Creek clawed back from a big deficit but couldn’t get over the hump in its girls basketball state semifinals debut on Thursday.
Girls high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Tocoi Creek making history in 1st state semifinal
Read full article: Girls high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Tocoi Creek making history in 1st state semifinalThe Tocoi Creek girls basketball team is in the Class 6A state semifinals and will face Bloomingdale on Thursday in Lakeland. A look at the matchup.
Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Fleming Island, White, Paxon all move up in rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 flag football: Fleming Island, White, Paxon all move up in rankingsThe Varsity 4 News4JAX flag football Super 6 rankings will be published Wednesday through the end of the regular season. Records are through March 4.
Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Ponte Vedra fends off Leesburg in 3 OT to reach title game
Read full article: Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Ponte Vedra fends off Leesburg in 3 OT to reach title gameThe Ponte Vedra boys basketball team is headed to the state championship game after surviving a wild, triple overtime game against Leesburg in the final four.
Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Tocoi Creek enjoying every moment of its run to state semis
Read full article: Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Tocoi Creek enjoying every moment of its run to state semisThe Tocoi Creek boys basketball team is in the Class 6A state semifinals and will face Orlando Evans on Thursday in Lakeland. A look at the matchup.
Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Ponte Vedra finds its stride in time for final four
Read full article: Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Ponte Vedra finds its stride in time for final fourThe Ponte Vedra boys basketball team is in the state semifinals for the fourth consecutive season. The Sharks face Leesburg on Wednesday in Lakeland. A look at the matchup.
Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Ribault looks to get over state semifinal hurdle against Stranahan
Read full article: Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Ribault looks to get over state semifinal hurdle against StranahanThe Ribault basketball team is in the Class 4A state semifinals and will face Stranahan on Tuesday in Lakeland. A look at the matchup.
Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Big week ahead for No. 1 Episcopal
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 girls lacrosse: Big week ahead for No. 1 EpiscopalThe Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 rankings will be published each Monday in the regular season. Records are through March 2 games.
Girls high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Bolles comes up short in state title game debut
Read full article: Girls high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Bolles comes up short in state title game debutThe Bolles girls basketball team did its best to overcome one tough quarter in its state championship debut, but it wasn’t enough.
Girls high school soccer playoffs ‘25: St. Johns Country Day is back on top after rolling to 1A state crown
Read full article: Girls high school soccer playoffs ‘25: St. Johns Country Day is back on top after rolling to 1A state crownThe Spartans completed their romp through the Class 1A playoff bracket, routing Pine 4-0 to win the state championship on Saturday afternoon at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand. It marked the 15th state title in program history for the Spartans and iconic head coach Mike Pickett.
Girls high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Providence battles Miami Country Day, but falls in title game
Read full article: Girls high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Providence battles Miami Country Day, but falls in title gameProvidence hung with Miami Country Day until the final minutes but couldn’t overtake the Spartans in the girls basketball Class 2A state championship on Saturday.
Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Bishop Snyder moves up to No. 2, Episcopal moves into rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Bishop Snyder moves up to No. 2, Episcopal moves into rankingsThe Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published on Fridays during the regular season. Records are through Feb. 27.
Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Villages roars back to stun Jackson
Read full article: Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: Villages roars back to stun JacksonThe Tigers, making their sixth state semifinal appearance in seven seasons, saw a nine-point lead in the final quarter dissolve in the final minutes in a 57-55 loss to the Villages Charter on Friday in the Class 3A final four game at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: New coach, same mission for Jackson in state semifinals
Read full article: Boys high school basketball playoffs ‘25: New coach, same mission for Jackson in state semifinalsThe Jackson boys basketball team is in the state semifinals for the sixth time in seven seasons. Here’s a look at its final four showdown against the Villages Charter.