Sports Hawthorne dominates small school offense All Area team Mike Ridaught Jan 27, 2025Rural state runner-up Hornets placed five on team, followed by state runner-up Union County with three.
Sports Buchholz’s Williams, Hawthorne’s Johnson are classification runners up Mike Ridaught Dec 24, 2024Justin Williams finished second Class 6A and Keenon Johnson was runner up in Rural classification.
Featured Ridaught: Hawthorne, Buchholz seniors set standard for excellence Mike Ridaught Dec 9, 2024Hornets come off fifth straight championship appearance and Bobcats in fourth straight state semifinals.
Sports Hawthorne rally, title run comes to an end Mike Ridaught Dec 7, 2024Turnovers prove to be difference as Hornets fall to Madison County, 21-14, in FHSAA Rural state championship game.
Sports Hawthorne defeats Williston to punch ticket to Rural state title game Nick Anschultz Nov 30, 2024Hornets score first 28 points in state semifinals round.
Sports Ridaught: Streak continues for Hawthorne, Buchholz football teams Mike Ridaught Nov 29, 2024Hornets, Bobcats practice for fifth straight Thanksgiving as teams advance deep into playoffs.
Sports Hawthorne dominates Branford from opening kick Cam Parker Nov 16, 2024Hornets score eight touchdowns in rout over visiting Bucs in Rural semifinals contest.
Sports Ridaught: Hornets flying under the radar Mike Ridaught Nov 15, 2024Two-time defending state champions enters the Rural playoffs ranked No. 1.
Sports Hawthorne survives in overtime Mike Ridaught Aug 31, 2024Hornets quarterback Adrian Curtis finished with three touchdowns, including game-winner in OT.
Sports Hawthorne has three-peat on its mind Marty Pallman Aug 15, 2024Hornets have won last two state championships and appeared in four straight title games.
Featured All Area: Hawthorne, Newberry dominate small school offense Mike Ridaught Feb 5, 2024Class 1R state champions place four on All Area first team, while the regional semifinalist Panthers also had four.
Sports Hawthorne’s Keenon Johnson named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Dec 13, 2023Johnson had 21 carries for 110 yards in Hornets’ 22-13 Class 1R state title win over Madison County.
Sports Ridaught: Hawthorne first Alachua County team to win back-to-back Mike Ridaught Dec 8, 2023Hornets complete second straight unbeaten season.
Local Sports Hawthorne overcomes mistakes, turnovers to win second straight state title Mike Ridaught Dec 7, 2023Defending state champions break fourth-quarter tie to win Class 1R state title.
Sports Hawthorne, Bradford state championship bound Mike Ridaught Dec 6, 2023Hornets advanced to their fourth straight state title game while Bradford will play in its first football state championship game since 1985.
Sports Hawthorne dominates Blountstown, looks to defend state title Marty Pallman Dec 1, 2023Hornets allow one first down in 49-0 Class 1R state semifinal win.
Sports Hawthorne state semifinal moved to Thursday night Mike Ridaught Nov 29, 2023Defending state champions are seeking their fourth straight state championship game appearance.
Sports Hawthorne advances to fourth straight state semifinal Mike Ridaught Nov 25, 2023Keenon Johnson runs for over 100 yards and a touchdown in first half as the Hornets improve to 11-0.
Sports Mistakes help Hawthorne stay unbeaten Mike Ridaught Oct 14, 2023Hornets’ running back Keenon Johnson rushes for over 100 yards with two TDs in a 28-0 win against visiting Union County.
Sports Hawthorne stays undefeated behind big second half Cam Parker Sep 16, 2023Hornets erase halftime deficit with 27 unanswered points in 41-21 win over South Sumter.
Sports Hawthorne looks for another title run Aiden Wacksman Aug 10, 2023Hornets won their first football championship in December.
Local Sports Newberry looks to rebound in 2022 Marty Pallman Aug 4, 2022Panthers fell just under .500 in 2021 after posting 17 wins in 2019-20.