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Meet the Gainesville Sun's All-Area Big School Softball Teams, Player of the Year
The rumors started on NW 13th Street before the 2024 high school softball season about a certain pitcher stepping foot onto GHS campus. Head coach Chris Chronister heard about the potential of an incoming freshman, but he knows at this point in his career to hold until he sees himself. Immediately, he knew of...
Florida lands commitment from coveted in-state pass-catcher
The Florida Gators added another commitment to its 2025 recruiting class on Saturday. Jacksonville Riverside receiver Tae'shaun Gelsey has pledged his services to the Orange and Blue. “It’s the relationship I have with each coach,” Gelsey said to On3. “Everyone is just brought together and everybody is just family. They...
From Cape Cod to the Valley. Here's where Florida baseball players are playing summer league
The end of the 2024 Florida baseball season doesn't mean the end of playing baseball for some UF players looking to stay sharp and hone their skills. A handful of current Florida Gators will play in summer leagues across the country to prepare for the 2025 season and potential future careers in professional baseball.
Gators secure Serbian center Viktor Mikic for 2024-25 season
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The UF men’s basketball team has made significant progress in finalizing their 2024-25 roster. On Friday, the Gators announced the commitment of Viktor Mikic, a 6′11 center hailing from Serbia, a renowned producer of top-tier basketball talent. Mikic, who is already enrolled at UF, is expected to arrive on campus in time for the Summer B semester.
Florida Football fans can now sail the high seas with some Gator greats
In an effort to engage Florida Football fans in a new way, the University of Florida announced a fan cruise experience for Gators fans. In partnership with Royal Caribbean, the Gators at Sea Fan Cruise sets sail February 14-17, 2025, aboard the Utopia of the Seas. According to the press...
Grace Stark clinches spot on the 2024 Olympic Roster
EUGENE, Ore. – The Gators continued to expand their roster of Olympians during the final day of the U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials. Grace Stark secured her spot on the Olympic team for the first time. She had already met the Olympic standard earlier in the season at the Pepsi Florida Relays, ensuring that her third-place finish automatically qualified her for Paris.
U10 Gainesville Cal Ripken All-Stars win Florida Northern State Championship
LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) - Over the weekend, the U10 Gainesville Cal Ripken All Stars claimed victory in the Florida Northern State Championship held in Lake City. The team showcased their prowess with an impressive 5-1 record, culminating in a dominant 7-2 win against Julington Creek in the championship game. This victory marks only the second time in the last 30 years that a Gainesville team has secured this state title.
Gators add Slovenian guard Urban Klavzar, complete 2024-25 roster
Florida's 2024-25 basketball roster is officially set as 6-foot-1 Slovenian guard Urban Klavzar will join the group and occupy its last vacant scholarship spot, multiple sources familiar with the development shared with Swamp247. A sharpshooter who honed his skills in Spain over the last several years, Klavzarm in 2023-24 played...
Summer Sonic Highlights: Williston boys basketball
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a summer series revisiting the best of “The Prep Zone” sports show at locally owned Sonic Drive-In of Gainesville featuring interviews with area coaches and players with hosts Mike Ridaught and Marty Pallman from the 2023-24 seasons. The Williston...
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