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When Candy Baroni Mette began to train for, and compete in, powerlifting competitions, it was something few women did. Powerlifting was considered to be a male sport. But Mette, whose journey began …
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By Shaun Ryan
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9/5/24
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A week after Ponte Vedra, Nease and Beachside all being on the road, now they each return home riding high after wins.
Beachside handled its first road trip of the season with ease en route to a …
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By Anthony Richards
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9/5/24
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The photos are from the exciting week two football action that took place for the Ponte Vedra Sharks and Nease Panthers.
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Photos by Anthony Richards
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9/3/24
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It has been two wins and two blowouts for the Nease Panthers, after they defeated fellow county opponent Creekside High 45-7 to improve to 2-0 on the season.
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By Anthony Richards
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8/31/24
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The season could not have started any different for the Ponte Vedra Sharks, who showed a lot of grit and bounced back from a tough opening week loss and did so in a massive way, by going on the road and defeating the Bartram Trail Bears, 28-21.
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By Anthony Richards
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8/30/24
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The battle between Nease and Ponte Vedra captured the attention during week one, but now the rest of the season starts and the biggest question surrounding both teams is how will they respond in week …
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By Anthony Richards
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8/29/24
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It has been an offseason full of looking back and looking forward for the Jacksonville Jaguars after going 1-5 down the stretch to end last season, which led to them missing the playoffs.
That …
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By Anthony Richards
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8/29/24
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The Nease Panthers started the football season with a 24-7 win over the rival Ponte Vedra Sharks. The following are photos from the week one matchup.
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Photos by Anthony Richards
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8/26/24
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The Nease Panthers opened the season with a memorable victory as they defeated the rival Ponte Vedra Sharks 24-7 Friday night.
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By Anthony Richards
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8/24/24
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School has started, position battles have taken place during practice and preseason games have been played, which can only mean one thing. The season is set to begin.
And what better way to kick …
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By Anthony Richards
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8/22/24
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Sharks, Yellow Jackets enjoy one last tune-up
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The Ponte Vedra Sharks hosted the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets during a kickoff classic contest on Aug. 16. The exhibition game was the last chance for coaches to evaluate their team before the start …
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Photos by Anthony Richards
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8/22/24
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A check was presented to Special Olympics Head Coach for Duval County Jeff Burnette, his fellow coaches and approximately 24 Special Olympic athletes at Jacksonville Beach on Saturday, Aug. 10, by …
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For The Recorder
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8/20/24
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THE PLAYERS Championship recently named Tyler Oldenburg its 2025 tournament chairman. He succeeds Lee Nimnicht.
The tournament chairman oversees more than 2,000 volunteers who support all …
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By Shaun Ryan
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8/17/24
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Nease High alum Cade Papineau is a freshman defensive back for the Florida State Seminoles and recently took part in a practice at the Flex Field at EverBank Stadium as the team made a trip to …
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By Anthony Richards
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8/15/24
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This Friday Aug. 16 the wait for high school football games will finally be over as preseason jamborees will be played across the First Coast.
That includes both Ponte Vedra High and Beachside …
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By Anthony Richards
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8/15/24
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Fun times before fall practice kicks into high gear
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The latest high school football season is quickly approaching and both the Nease Panthers and Ponte Vedra Sharks have been enjoying preseason events such as High School Media Day and team photo day.
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8/8/24
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Jaguars honor military during stadium practice
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The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted a practice inside EverBank Stadium that was open to the public on Aug. 3. The team also honored the military during the day, including a post practice jersey swap on …
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8/8/24
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The Creeks Girls Softball 6-U team won the State Championship in the 2024 Babe Ruth Tournament that was held in Lake City from June 27 to July 1. Pictured are: players Amelia Wilson, Hayden Myers, …
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8/1/24
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Nease High alum Cade Papineau made a name for himself on the football field for the Panthers and now he will get the chance to do it at the next level, as the freshman earned a spot on the Florida …
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8/1/24
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Fall camps are about to start for local high school football teams and that means another season of Friday Night Lights will soon be underway.
In anticipation of the season, there are many games …
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By Anthony Richards
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8/1/24
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With the school year about to start in the coming weeks a new high school sports season is also around the corner, which means not only a chance to cheer and root on the local teams but also the risk …
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By Anthony Richards
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7/25/24
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The 63rd JAGA Jacksonville Amateur Championship presented by Synovus needed extra golf to decide the winner and it was Adam Waller who went home victorious after defeating 2022 champion Jason Duff in …
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By Anthony Richards
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7/25/24
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was published in Sand Castles, July 25, 2024.
Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke and Head Coach Doug Pederson huddled in the Miller Electric Center hours …
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By Brian Sexton
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7/25/24
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Nease High hosted its annual lacrosse camp July 15 to 18 as elementary and middle school students took part learning various skills from current players on the Nease High team.
“It’s …
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By Anthony Richards
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7/18/24
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Want to make a difference in local high school sports? Your help is needed.
The Ponte Vedra High School Boys Golf Program began in 2008 and has achieved great success over the years. The team …
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7/18/24
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