SPORTS
Sharks continue to improve at right time with district title over Panthers
The Ponte Vedra Sharks ended the season in a familiar spot as district champions and with momentum heading into the state playoffs following a 13-3 victory over the rival Nease Panthers in the district title game on April 17. The Sharks were able to grab control of the contest from...
Girls lacrosse playoffs: Episcopal, Ponte Vedra advance in opening round
No playoff jitters for Episcopal's young team. Dominating off the draw from the start, the Eagles raced off to eight first-quarter goals and defeated St. Augustine 15-8 in Tuesday's Florida High School Athletic Association Region 1-1A girls lacrosse playoff at Jangro Stadium. "Our draw team is probably one of the top in the state,"...
Valley Girls Golf League hosts event at TPC Sawgrass
The Valley Girls Golf League held its annual women’s member tournament at TPC Sawgrass on April 2. Both 18-hole and 9-hole twosomes competed for low gross and low net prizes. The theme was Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner which included a wonderful chicken dinner to go along with the golf play.
Miles Russell is in no rush: Jacksonville Beach native will maintain amateur, junior schedule
Miles Russell is still an amateur golfer and intends to remain so for the foreseeable future. Russell, the 15-year-old Jacksonville Beach native who became the youngest player in history to finish among the top 20 in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event last week at the Korn Ferry Tour's LECOM Suncoast Open, said he will...
Mastoridis named Nease athletic director
Chris Mastoridis has been named Nease High School’s new athletic director. Mastoridis was born in Montreal, where he developed a love of hockey. His family moved to Florida, and he graduated from St. Augustine High School and attended Flagler College, where he played baseball for a year while completing his bachelor’s degree in physical education and recreational management.
Fletcher Flag Football headed to Elite 8 for the first time after defeating Fleming Island, 33-12
The Fletcher Senators are focused on their upcoming matchup against Pace High School on April 30th at Pace High School, aiming to build on their historic season.
Billy Horschel sees the fruits of his labor as he ends a victory drought of nearly two years
Kevin Tway hasn’t won since the 2018 Safeway Open. Wesley Bryan’s last win was the 2017 RBC Heritage. For Charley Hoffman, it’s been since the 2016 Valero Texas Open. They’re all going to have to keep waiting, however, after Ponte Vedra Beach resident Billy Horschel pulled away late on Sunday to claim the 2024 Corales Puntacana Championship, the second opposite-field tournament of the season.
After scintillating Korn Ferry Tour start, 15-year-old Miles Russell planning out a busy summer
Miles Russell is still an amateur golfer and intends to remain so for the foreseeable future. Russell, the 15-year-old Jacksonville Beach native who became the youngest player in history to finish among the top 20 in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event last week at the Korn Ferry Tour’s LECOM Suncoast Open, said he will keep to his junior and amateur schedule this summer, which will be capped by defending his title in the Junior Players Championship on Labor Day weekend at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. “That’s the plan,” he said Wednesday during a teleconference from the Veritex Bank Championship near...
Camps promise a summer of fun
Summer is fast approaching and for many young people, that means signing up for camp. Here’s a helpful list of some of the season’s top offerings. The Knight School is planning summer chess camps at various locations throughout the area. Camps will run between May 28 and Aug. 9. For information, go to tksjacksonville.jumbula.com, email Coach Reb Phillips at reb@theknightschool.com or call 904-514-0569. Sessions are as follows.
PGA Works Collegiate Championship returns to TPC Sawgrass
The PGA Works Collegiate Championship, known as the most culturally significant championship in collegiate golf, features Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) from all over the country. There will be Men’s Division I and Division II team divisions, a Women’s Team division, as well as individuals representing their schools and playing for Men’s and Women’s titles.
Flagler College to hold Saturday farewell ceremony for long-time baseball coach Dave Barnett
If you’re planning to watch Saturday’s Flagler College baseball game against Augusta University, make sure to show up plenty early. Flagler College will honor retiring head baseball coach Dave Barnett at 1:15 p.m. prior to their game at Drysdale Field. The first pitch is set for 2 p.m.
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