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Brysen Wright Dropped a Two-Way Masterpiece and Nobody in District 2-5A Could Touch Mandarin

Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Mandarin completed a perfect District 2-5A campaign Friday night, absolutely crushing Bartram Trail 49-7. But honestly? The real fireworks came from Brysen Wright, who put on a show nobody […]

Jacksonville, FL · 18d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Florida's Todd Golden discusses preseason Baylor loss, Stetson matchup

It was only a preseason exhibition matchup, but Florida basketball got off to a disappointing start on Sunday with an 82-76 overtime loss to Baylor in Jacksonville. Todd Golden's team was unable to take control of the game — one that featured 11 lead changes and ties throughout regulation and overtime — despite striking first. The Gators floundered from the floor, finishing with a 25-for-72 (34.7%) overall effort — including an abysmal 4-for-29 (13.8%) mark from 3-point range — while also struggling to the tune of a 22-for-35 (62.9%) showing from the free-throw line. However, Florida did finish with a 46-41 rebounding edge overall after doubling the Bears up in the first half, 20-10, and dominated on the offensive glass by a 26-12 margin. But it was not enough to overcome poor shooting and lack of bench scoring. On Wednesday, Golden spoke with the press about the loss, as well as the status of some of his players and the upcoming matchup against Stetson. Here is a look at what he said to the media. Todd Golden's biggest takeaways from the Baylor game A lot of different things. Surface-level stuff, we know we got to shoot the ball better. That

Gainesville, FL · 19d

Garnet and Cocky

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South Carolina to host 2028 5-star DE Asher Ghioto for Tennessee game

The Gamecocks will host the elite prospect for a second time since this summer.

Columbia, SC · 18d

News4Jax.com

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High school football ‘26: Predicting all the winners for Week 10 games

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – High school football season is back and so are our weekly predictions for local games. Each Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will offer his picks on the games. (Indicates Super 6 and Super 10 rankings). Last week: 29-7. Season: 274-50-1 (.845). Week...

Jacksonville, FL · 19d
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Mandarin clinches district title as ‘Gater’ Herring helps set the standard heading into Bartram Trail

Mandarin is a district champion again. The Mustangs clinched the district title with a blowout win over Beachside, extending a run coach Toby Bullock says has become the program’s expectation. “It’s huge,” Bullock said. “We came into the season wanting it and we got it.”. Inside...

Jacksonville, FL · 19d

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Community Christian’s Strong Season Ends in Regional Quarterfinals

Community Christian School’s volleyball season came to an end Tuesday night, Oct. 20, with a 3-1 loss to Covenant School of Jacksonville in the FHSAA Class 1A regional quarterfinals. The Chargers finished the season with a 21-6 record after capturing a district championship and advancing to the regional playoffs.

Tallahassee, FL · 20d

The Florida Times-Union

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Jacksonville high school football power rankings for Week 10

The Times-Union releases its Week 9 power rankings for the high school football season in Northeast Florida. These rankings will appear each week. Reigning Florida High School Athletic Association champion Raines remains at No. 1. 1. Raines (8-0, District 3-3A) Previous : 1. Last week: Won 48-0 vs. Riverside. This week: Oct. 23 at Cocoa, 7 p.m. Outlook : Winning streak is 22 (and counting) for Vikings ahead of Cocoa trip. Got a great play? How to submit your high school sports highlights to the Times-Union Watch Florida high school sports live on NFHS Network 2. Columbia (8-0, District 3-4A) Previous : 3. Last week : Won 42-22 at White. This week: Oct. 23 vs. Yulee, 7:30 p.m. Outlook: Is this the year for Tigers to bring home their first state title since 1967? 3. St. Augustine (8-0, District 4-4A) Previous : T-2. Last week: Won 52-8 vs. Orange Park. This week : Oct. 23 vs. Fleming Island, 7 p.m. Outlook: Yellow Jackets can clinch the district trophy on Friday against Fleming Island. 4. Mandarin (7-1, District 2-5A) Previous : 6. Last week: Won 47-6 at Beachside. This week: Oct. 23 vs. Bartram Trail, 6:30 p.m. Outlook: Mustangs are playing

Jacksonville, FL · 20d

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‘Deeply disturbed’: School board member demands answers after Riverside High coaching questions, paraprofessional arrest

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – Duval County District Five School Board Member Reginald “Reggie” Blount is responding to two recent incidents affecting Duval County Public Schools. In a statement sent to News4JAX, Blount said, “I am deeply disturbed by the recent incidents in our school district. As the District 5 representative, I expect the Superintendent and key district personnel to take every necessary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. This includes verifying that all personnel with access to students have been properly vetted and cleared for employment, as well as ensuring that community volunteers meet all applicable screening and background-check requirements.”

Duval County, FL · 22d

PGA Tour

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PGA Tour unveils 2027 Korn Ferry Tour schedule

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – The PGA Tour announced Wednesday the 2027 Korn Ferry Tour schedule, which marks the 37th season in the Tour’s history, and it will include 25 events across seven countries and 15 states. The season will begin Jan. 17-20 with The Bahamas Golf Classic at Atlantis Paradise Island.

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · 20d

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Super 6 independent coaches poll: Unbeaten Episcopal moves to No. 1 spot

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The high school football season is here and Varsity 4 has the independent football Super 6 rankings for coaches to vote on throughout the season. It will be published each Monday. Varsity 4 Independent coaches poll, Week 10/11. Rank, (previous), school, record, points, (first-place votes) 1....

Jacksonville, FL · 22d

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Varsity 4 Super 10: No budging Raines, Columbia, St. Augustine as Week 10 arrives

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 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. Think we’ve got a team ranked too high or a program not ranked at all? Send us a message on Instagram (@Sports4Jax) or sports@wjxt.com.

Jacksonville, FL · 21d

Golf Channel

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Mr. Build-It: Ross Steelman unafraid to forge his own clubs, unparalleled path to PGA Tour

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Ross Steelman worked in a golf repair shop during the winter in Missouri when he was in high school. He didn’t own a new club until he was 14, instead rummaging through 50-gallon bins for used clubs and making them work. That was...

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · 21d

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Riverside High Football Coach Was Never Cleared, DCPS Tells Confused Parents

Duval County Public Schools has confirmed that Jerrand Nesmith, the man widely identified for months as Riverside High School's head football coach, was never actually employed or cleared by the district to work with students. The disclosure, made a week after the district was first asked to verify Nesmith's status, has left parents of Riverside players frustrated and searching for answers about who has actually been running their sons' program this fall.

Jacksonville, FL · 23d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Florida sits atop preseason Coaches Poll heading into 2026-27 campaign

Florida basketball is locked and loaded for a run at the NCAA Tournament and a second national title in three years. The Gators return four starters and 81.8% of their scoring from last year's squad while re-adding a key contributor in Denzel Aberdeen. While expectations are sky-high entering the 2026-27 campaign, Todd Golden's gang fell flat in the first of two preseason matchups on Sunday, falling in overtime to Baylor , 82-76, in Jacksonville. While there were plenty of positive takeaways from the defeat, there are still a few loose ends that need to be addressed before kicking off the regular-season schedule. Despite the disappointing exhibition results, Florida finds itself atop the preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll with 732 points and 20 first-place votes. That puts the Gators seven points and 12 first-place votes ahead of second-place Duke, and 49 points and 18 first-place votes ahead of third-place Illinois. The preseason poll includes seven SEC schools among the top 25, headlined by top-ranked Florida, followed by Texas (No. 7), Tennessee (No. 9), Arkansas (No. 13), Alabama (No. 18), Vanderbilt (No. 21) and Kentucky (No. 23). Missouri (60), Texas A&M (19) and Auburn (1) also appeared on the initial ballot.

Jacksonville, FL · 22d

The Gainesville Sun

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Florida basketball gains lessons for regular season in Baylor exhibition upset

Todd Golden began his press conference Sunday with a short and simple message: “Pretty grateful it’s not November 2 right now.” The Florida basketball coach uttered those words because the Gators did not look like the national title favorite they are hyped up to be Sunday. UF fell 80-74 in overtime Sunday at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville to Baylor in a stunning upset. The Bears, although led by championship winning coach Scott Drew, finished 17-17 last season and missed the NCAA Tournament. The Gators, meanwhile, are expected to be the preseason No. 1 ranked team. It was a game that saw Florida started slow and suffer through way more bad than good, but Golden expressed this is why exhibitions are played. Sunday was the first known time UF has faced a Power 4 squad in an exhibition game. “Get an opportunity to figure some things out and learn from your mistakes,” Golden said. “I think there’s going to be great opportunity to address a few issues after today’s game. Does it change our mentality? A little bit.” Florida basketball fails to get in rhythm offensively, play fast Golden said that set the tempo from the opening tip. Florida

Gainesville, FL · 23d

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Parents seek answers after DCPS says Riverside football coach candidate was not cleared to work with students

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools confirmed Friday that Jerrand Nesmith was never employed by the district, despite being referred to in team posts and outside outlets as the head football coach at Riverside High School. The district told News4JAX that Nesmith was offered a coaching position earlier...

Jacksonville, FL · 25d

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High school football ‘26: Trinity shocks Bolles in OT; Columbia clobbers Ed White

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Host Trinity Christian used a 1-yard touchdown run from Hicks Zarah on fourth down in overtime to cap a wild 20-17 win over Bolles. The Conquerors (4-4) had multiple opportunities to go in front in regulation but came up empty. Terel Dallas had a rushing touchdown to help Trinity claw back from a 14-0 hole. Zarah had a rushing touchdown before half to tie things up.

Jacksonville, FL · 25d

The Florida Times-Union

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Red-hot Edward Waters football to face Benedict. Inside the matchup

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Who : Edward Waters University at Benedict. When : 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Where : Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, Columbia, S.C. Outlook : Edward Waters (5-1, 4-0), now on top of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, travels to face one of its main challengers in Benedict (5-1, 3-1). ... Edward Waters quarterback Tavion Faulk now ranks eighth in NCAA Division II with 1,889 passing yards, and Izaiah Jean-Baptiste is 15th with 592 receiving yards. ... Trevon French leads the Edward Waters defense with 69 tackles. ... Since losing to NCAA Division I Jackson State on Sept. 5, Edward Waters has gone 4-0. ... Benedict rushers David Smith, Christopher Johnson and A'chean Durant each have more than 280 yards rushing. ... Benedict's only loss was a 20-17 defeat to Tuskegee on Sept. 24. ... Last year, Benedict edged Edward Waters 31-27 on Triston Morgan's touchdown catch from Darius Ocean with 29 seconds remaining. ... The Benedict roster includes several players from Jacksonville-area high schools: tight end Jarrod Elkins (Brunswick), offensive lineman Roy Farrow (Fletcher), quarterback Glenn Foreman III (Riverside), offensive lineman Steven Franklin (Fleming Island), running back Areyion Guyton (Trinity Christian) and wide receiver Daunte Mills (Fletcher). This

Columbia, SC · 24d

Busting Brackets

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College basketball games today: Sunday's exhibition schedule features North Carolina, Indiana, Florida and Purdue

College basketball exhibition games today, Sunday, October 18, 2026. Full schedule, tipoff times, TV channels and streaming information for North Carolina, Indiana, Florida, Baylor, Purdue and more.

Jacksonville, FL · 23d

firstcallgolf.com

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Eagle Landing Golf Club welcomes new head golf professional

Orange Park, Fla. (October 16, 2026) – Eagle Landing Golf Club at Oakleaf Plantation in Orange Park, Florida recently welcomed Blaze Grinn as its new head golf professional. Grinn brings over two decades of experience to the award-winning semi-private golf club that is open to the public for daily-fee play.

Orange Park, FL · 25d