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From Underdogs to District Champs

- Citra, FL. By Curtis Michaud:The tears and smiles of finally reaching the mountain top after a hard-fought battle of a season has the new Class 4A-District 4 champs looking to continue this trend. Dunnellon guard Tatiana Matthews and her teammates celebrated immediately once the final buzzer sounded on Friday night at North Marion High School. As they have all season, the Tigers continued their dominance, defeating Keystone Heights, 58-46. Although, the game itself was thrilling, the journey was just as special. Matthews led the charge screaming “champs on three!” as the team gathered for a team photo with their...

Tigers Topple Trojans, Earn District Title Slot

By Cassandra Swartz: Behind a stellar showing in the circle by freshman pitcher Lily Neal, Union County cemented its place in the Class 1A-District 5 championship game. An 8-2 victory over Hamilton County sends theTigers to the title game against Hilliard, who upset Madison County earlier in the day. “I’m proud we survived, and I’m proud we’re going to be there [in the championship game],” said Tigers head coach James Godwin. The Tigers got off to a strong start, scoring half of their runs in the first inning. Sophomore standout Leah Clark led off with a stand-up triple before subsequently racing home on...

Williston Wins in Walk-Off Thriller

By Cassandra Swartz: Big hits in all the key moments helped propel the Red Devils to an extra-inning upset over the Union County Tigers. Freshman Nevaeh Hayes turned out to be the difference maker with her walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth. “We played together as a team,” said Williston head coach Lavar Williams. “Tonight we finally put it together for nine innings...27 outs; that’s a long game.” The Red Devils put the Tigers on their heels early, going up 2-0 in the bottom of the first against starting pitcher Lily Neal. Olivia Davis led off with a...

Hurricanes Battle Back to Best Tigers

Written By: Cassandra Swartz Despite Columbia taking an early lead on Thursday, Gainesville was determined to not let its senior night be spoiled. It took several innings for the Canes to take the lead, but from then on, they held securely to it, eventually winning the game against its division rival, 12-6. The Tigers faced Kyra Hornsby in the circle, who played a complete game for the home team. They came out of the gates hungry, hitting six singles in the top of the first to jump out to a 4-0 lead. All of their runs came with two outs. Addison...

Tigers Rally to Remain Undefeated

By Cassandra Swartz: Fort White traveled to Union County Tuesday night intent on spoiling its district foe’s perfect season. While the Indians came close to doing just that, the Tigers came through when it mattered to win the game 4-2. “We got timely hits,” said Union County head coach Travis Rimes. “They kept chipping away, chipping away.” Facing senior lefty Braxton Dukes on the mound, Fort White jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first. Wyatt McLaughlin and Tucker Hardee hit back-to-back singles to begin the game strong for the visitors. McLaughlin scored on a wild pitch...

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From Underdogs to District Champs

Tigers Topple Trojans, Earn District Title Slot

Williston Wins in Walk-Off Thriller

Hurricanes Battle Back to Best Tigers

Tigers Rally to Remain Undefeated

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