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Former Middleburg High kicker Kaleb Robison, now at North Carolina Central University, earned the conference's Specialist of the Week honor after a 62-20 win over North Carolina A&T on Sept. 8.

MHS kicker Robison gets conference Specialist of the Week

COMMERCE—The North Carolina Central University football program survived a late comeback attempt last Saturday evening at Memorial Stadium, holding on to defeat East Texas A&M 50-42. The Eagles … more

Courtesy of NCCU Athletics | 10/2/25

Middleburg High middle hitter Kathryn White blasts a shot over the net to get a Broncos 3-0 district win over Fleming Island.

Rahn blasts Eagles defense

MIDDLEBURG - With senior Camden Rahn sending lightning bolts over the net and a second game string of service aces from Allie Anschuetz, Middleburg High's volleyball took control of the top seed of … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 10/2/25

Former Middleburg High All State and state champion volleyball player Connor Rahn is now top hitter for the University of Tampa. The school has been undefeated in 10 games thus far.

MHS Rahn earns conference offensive player honor

TAMPA - University of Tampa sophomore outside hitter Connor Rahn was named the Sunshine State Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 8 for the first time in her career. Rahn is a graduate … more

By University of Tampa Athletics | 10/2/25

Middleburg High defenders Mason Peevy and Dominic Swilley celebrate a fumble recovery by Bronco linebacker Kadin Hanifen, left, in a 28-0 district win over Orange Park. The win puts the Broncos at 6-0 with a BYE week this Friday.

'Burg rolls to 28-0 over Raiders

ORANGE PARK - Middleburg High Bronco football fans have enjoyed a series of six high scoring wins to start the 2025 season. And it is the defense that has stealthily produced results on the other … more

By Brandon Pajkuric, Correspondent | 10/2/25

Fleming Island High senior runner Andrew Boyer, center, broke from this first mile pack to win decisively at the Bartram Bale n' Trail cross country invitational last Saturday. Fleming Island finished second to Creekside by just four points in the boys team points.

Eagles XC second at Bartram Bale n' Trail

BARTRAM TRAIL - Fleming Island High's boys cross country team has been stealthily getting better with a handful of new faces on the team and last Saturday's performance at the always-tough Bale n' … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 10/2/25

Volleyball: Broncos rock Golden Eagles

MIDDLEBURG - With senior Camden Rahn sending lightning bolts over the net and a second game string of service aces from Allie Anschuetz, Middleburg High's volleyball team took control of the … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 9/28/25

The Fleming Island High girls swim team got 25 team points from junior Kinsey Yarbrough who was sixth in the 200 free, fifth in the 100 butterfly, and was part of a third in the 400 free relay and a fourth in the 200 free relay.

Fleming Island 12th at Holleman swim festival

PONTE VEDRA - In one of the more powerful swim meets of the season prior to post season tournaments, Fleming Island splashed it out with the likes of Bolles, Ponte Vedra and Nease en route to a 12th … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 9/25/25

Fleming Island setter Hazel Williams, a senior, has been instrumental in getting the ball to the net for the Golden Eagles with nearly 215 assists this season to fuel the Golden Eagles 9-2 record. Williams, who surpassed 1500 career sets earlier in the season, challenged the very talented net presence of Middleburg on Thursday, Sept. 25 in a key district 3-5A matchup at Middleburg.

Eagles, Broncos volleyball on collision course

FLEMING ISLAND - Middleburg High traveled to a super powerful volleyball gym in Venice over the past weekend to take on a handful of state powerhouses while Fleming Island stayed closer to home to … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 9/25/25

Jacksonville to host FHSAA basketball finals

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) announced today that the Florida High School Basketball State Championships will be held at CSI Companies Court … more

Press release by FHSAA | 9/25/25

Clay High graduate Shelby Griffis exalts with her Guns and Hoses Boxing Champion belt after winning a unanimous decision in her bout at the Guns and Hoses Boxing Tournament held last Saturday at the University of North Florida. Griffis' win propelled the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) team to a win over the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) team by a 6-5 score.

FIHS Stephens, CHS Griffis steal Guns and Hoses show

JACKSONVILLE - With an explosive second round knockout and a dominant three round decision, Fleming Island High's Will Stephens and Clay High's Shelby Griffis, both Jacksonville area firefighters, … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 9/25/25

Middleburg High's Riley Toomey leads out at the start of the Orange Park Raider Cross Country Invitational held last Saturday at Orange Park High. Toomey is among the race leaders including Emily Turner (RHS) left, AnnaLiese Hovda (Clay) and Narissa Blocton (RHS) with teammates Lauren Rosset and Kinlee Helmuth.

Turner, Yara take Raider XC titles

ORANGE PARK - Cross country runners traversed the Orange Park High campus in a brainchild local race directed by Raider head coach Craig Martin, Noah Yara of Keystone Heights and Emily Turner of … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 9/25/25

Middleburg High wide receiver Jordan Avellino breaks away from Ridgeview defender Sean Moore en route to a 65-yard touchdown pass play in the Broncos 51-16 win over the Panthers. Broncos remain undefeated at 5-0 and will travel to Orange Park to open district play.

'Burg still undefeated; Knights lose

OAKLEAF - Middleburg High emerged from a rough weekend of Friday football for area teams as the lone, still undefeated team in Clay County with a dominating 51-16 win over Ridgeview to stay at 5-0 … more

By Mike Zima Correspondent w Randy Lefko | 9/25/25

Fleming Island golfer Ryan Houck battled with a handful of state ranked golfers to finish second at the Deerwood /FCA/Creekside Invite in Jacksonville on Wednesday, September 24.

FIHS Moody, Houck grab seconds at Deerwood Golf Invite

JACKSONVILLE - Fleming Island freshman golfer Sophia Moody opened with a six under par first nine holes to blister a 30 kept pace with an equally blistering seven under par from Beachside High's … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 9/24/25

This rodeo clown got bullied after it threw a cowboy before the eight-second horn sounded.

ProRodeo getting back on the horse for three years in Clay

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – It was tempting for Clay County 4-H to bring PRCA ProRodeo back to the Clay County Fairgrounds twice a year through 2028. After all, counting last weekend’s show at the … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 9/23/25

Fleming Island outside hitter Kaylee Clark blasts away in the Golden Eagles' 3-1 loss to 4A powerhouse Bishop Kenny. Fleming Island faced off with district foe Ponte Vedra on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Lady Indians, Panthers take wins at JJVA

JACKSONVILLE - Ridgeview and Keystone Heights High volleyball came home with bling last Saturday afternoon, while the Fleming Island Golden Eagles got a little lesson in championship pedigree as area … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 9/23/25

Oakleaf High's Angeline Hawkins blasts out of a bunker to get on green in a tri-match victory against Clay and Orange Park. Hawkins and her sister, Vanessa, were first and second, respectively.

Oakleaf girls golf defends home course

OAKLEAF - The Oakleaf High girls' golf team, led by the one-two finish from junior Angeline Hawkins and her sophomore sister Vanessa Hawkins, took a 215-239 dual match win against Clay High. Orange … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 9/23/25

Clay High backstroker Haley Hajost won her event and was in the winning 200 medley relay team to lead the Lady Blue Devils to a win in a tri-meet with Orange Park and Pedro Menendez.

Raiders boys, Blue Devils girls split wins in pool

LAKE ASBURY - Orange Park High boys' sprint swimming team dominated the Rolling Hills pool with fast wins in the 50 free, second and fourth place finishes in the 100 free, and a final gold in the 400 … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 9/23/25

Middleburg High senior Daniel Johnson gets his second top finish in two weeks with an overall win at the Keystone Heights Invitational last Saturday. Johnson had the top area finish at the Middleburg Bronco Classic last week and clocked an 18:19.1 time to win the Keystone race.

Broncos boys, girls XC take Keystone titles

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS - Middleburg High cross country coach Kenneth Yancey had an Army of red-clad warriors with him at the Keystone Heights Cross Country Invitational last Saturday and came home with two … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 9/19/25

Harris, Barker double up in Snyder win

Double digit spike totals from three players; Myla Barker (15), Mckenzie Harris (14) and Rose River (11), fueled a second win for Clay High over Bishop Snyder as Lady Blue Devils won a 3-2 match … more

By Randy Lefko Sports Editor | 9/18/25

Oakleaf High got explosive plays from Trace Burney, left, and Jordin Price who both scored off passes in the Knights' 36-26 win over Hawthorne. The Knights will welcome Bolles to the Dungeon for yet another state-ranked clash of titans.

MHS, OHS stay undefeated

MIDDLEBURG - Middleburg High revved up its offensive engine with a convincing 46-6 nondistrict win, while Oakleaf High took early control of a rematch with double state champion Hawthorne as both the … more

By Randy Lefko randy@claytodayonline.com | 9/18/25

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