Suwannee Sports
Boys take district title
Girls only loss makes for a short postseason
jeff.waters@gaflnews.com
It was the goal they set in the beginning. The Suwannee boys soccer team walked away with the District 5-3A title Friday night at Paul Langford stadium. They beat Newberry 5-0 for the title.
“The kids worked hard all year long,” said coach Archie Cook. “I’m proud of what they have done.”
Austin O’Connor made three goals in the first half with two assists from Stuart Brown and one from Tripp Prevatt. In the second half Jackson Brown, assisted by Stuart Brown and Prevatt, assisted by O’Connor, made the final two goals of the night.
While the boys look forward to hosting Thursday’s Region 2-3A quarterfinal against Crystal River, the girls’ season ended abruptly, but not without excitement. The girls went into overtime Thursday, about 90 minutes’ worth, to have Crystal River snatch away their undefeated record in their Region 2-3A quarterfinal. The score was 1-0.
The boys record now stands 17-3-1, the girls end 16-1-2.
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Battle of the Bridge renewed
LIVE OAK-Not a bad start last week for Suwannee but that one didn’t count. The season officially kicks off tonight when the Bulldogs host rival Hamilton County in the Battle of the Bridge rivalry.
Despite missing six starters last week, Suwannee still looked sharp.
Among the missing was starting quarterback Jimmie Taylor, who sat out with a pulled groin and is questionable for tonight’s game.Bucs set to host Wolves
BRANFORD-After a disappointing performance last week in the Kickoff Classic, Branford is ready to start the season on the right foot.
Head Coach Bill Wiles has transformed the Branford program into a consistent winner the last three years (22-9 overall), keeping that going however will be a little difficult. Another winning record would do wonders for the program as it is rejoining district play in 2011 in the new rural/urban class. -
3 to be inducted into SHS Hall of Fame
The Suwannee High School Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2010 inductees. Harry Taylor, Jim Daniels and Matt Jackson will be introduced Friday night.
Taylor earned nine varsity letters while at Suwannee 3 each in football,track and baseball. He was named to the all state team in both football and baseball his senior year in 1964. He was part of the 1962 undefeated football team that outscored its opponents 287 to 46. After graduation he played semi pro football for the Jacksonville Bears and Robins as well as baseball for the Valdosta Red Sox. He was good enough to get a try out with the Philadelphia Phillies. Harry also played professional fast pitch softball in Tennessee and Kentucky. He may best remembered however for his booming kicks. He converted 28 of 31 point after tries, sailing kicks across Parshley Street. -
Football Picks
Each week I will pick high school and college games and keep track of how I do, fill free to play along with me.
High School (15 games)
Bradford at Keystone Heights-Keystone Heights
Bronson at Trenton-Trenton
Brook's County (GA) at Columbia
Crescent City at Baker County-Baker County
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Dog Pound sweeps jamboree
The Suwannee Dog Pound pop warner football teams traveled to Starke last Saturday to compete in the Putnam Athletic League Jamboree at Bradford County High School. Here is a recap of what happened.
Tiny Mites 0, Gainesville Blue 0
The Tiny-Mite team played a hard fought defensive game. Coming up with a goal line stand late in the game. The team was led defensively by Terrance Williams, Dalton Hurst, and Landon Coleman, who made a couple of touchdown saving tackles.
Mitey Mites 14, Bradford Tornadoes 0
The Mitey-Mite team defensive unit played outstanding giving up only one first down. The offense also played well scoring twice. The team was led offensively by Tyree Taylor, who scored pair of touchdowns. -
Suwannee, Hamilton football rivalry
As of 1982, Suwannee leads the series: 22-1
2009: Suwannee 28, Hamilton 7
2008: Suwannee 33, Hamilton 0
2007: Rained out
2006: Suwannee 29, Hamilton 15
2005: Suwannee 21, Hamilton 18
2004: Suwannee 31, Hamilton 6
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Who let the ‘Dogs out?
LIVE OAK-The Willie Spears era got off to a bang with a 38-0 win Friday over visiting Chiefland in the Kickoff Classic.
With a handful of starters out due to injuries, Suwannee had to look to other players for help. Among the missing was starting quarterback Jimmie Taylor, who was nursing a pulled groin. Taking his place was senior Jackson Brown.
Two plays is all it took for Suwannee to grab the lead and the only points the Bulldogs would need. -
ACD withdraws from FHSAA
JACKSONVILLE-A day before the high school football season was to begin, Arlington Country Day School (ACD) in Jacksonville dropped a bomb on everyone by withdrawing from the Florida High School Athletic Association.
By dropping out, the none of the school’s sanctioned sports are eligible to win state championships.
ACD competes in district play with Lafayette in football and Melody Christian in basketball, softball and baseball. -
Jamboree time for Dog Pound
The Suwannee Dog Pound travels to Starke Saturday to participate in the annual Putnam Athletic League Jamboree. Admission is $3 for adults and free for kids under 17-years old.
All four teams including the Tiny Mites, Mighty Mites, Jr. Pee Wee and Pee Wee, will play a 20 minute running clock quarter at Bradford County High School.
The Tiny Mites will meet the Gainesville Blue at 10:40 a.m., the Mighty Mites will meet host Bradford at 11:55 a.m., Jr. Pee Wee will meet Gainesville Orange at 2 p.m. and Pee Wee will meet Santa Fe at 5:20 p.m. -
Dress rehearsal
Since the end of May when Spring football practice ended both Suwannee and Branford have been extremely busy in the summer preparing for the fall.
The wait over, as both schools will participate in their annual Kickoff Classic tonight. One of the many things that kept the teams busy was competing in a 7-on-7 passing league, conditioning and attending camps.
Branford coach Bill Wiles said in addition to his team playing 7-on-7 they have been lifting weights and conditioning. -
A new beginning
LIVE OAK-Another school year has begun and one school is taking the phrase “a new beginning” to another level.
Before leaving her post as principal at Suwannee High, Dawn Lamb hired Willie Spears as the new football coach. Newly hired Athletic Director Hunter Abercrombie has been on the job for two months now, joining newly hired principal Ted Roush, and in that short period, Abercrombie has had to replace several coaches as well.
Abercrombie accepted the job over the summer after working at First Federal for the three previous years. - More Suwannee Sports Headlines
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