Orange Park's softball team had one of its biggest wins in the last decade with a 3-1 district semifinal upset of Middleburg behind strong hitting by Kamryn Hutchins in the first inning and solid defense to hold a three-run lead to the seventh inning. Orange Park eventually lost in the district championship finale to Fleming Island.
STAFF PHOTOS BY RANDY LEFKO
Former Orange Park High basketball great Shaquita Snow will return to her alma mater next year to coach the girls team after a stellar college and professional career.
Orange Park baseball coach George Eldredge will be remembered for directing a district championship upset of Clay High a few years ago and nearly pulling off a similar upset in a district 3-2 loss to powerhouse Ponte Vedra in 2026.
Orange Park High 132-pound wrestler Elijah Grant was the lone state championship qualifier for the Raiders after a tough third-place region finish.
Orange Park High's swimming program, under coach Susan Johnson, has produced a handful of fast times and finishes. Princeton Williams is one of the many Raiders returning next year.
The Orange Park High flag football team had a formidable backfield, led by Erin Strother, that lost in the district championship game to Fleming Island.
Orange Park cross country and track teams had junior Briley Mulder as one of its bright spots. Here she led Ridgeview's state cross country qualifier Emily Turner.
The Raiders football team had a tough season and will have two of the best running backs, Austee'n Mills, pictured here, will return next season with Xzavier Jones for coach Marcus Wimberly's offense.
The Raiders girls soccer team had goalie Anna Wages as one of its highlight players.
Tennis senior Nicholas Santana, also a top swimmer for the Raiders, will take his athleticism to Jacksonville University for rowing in 2026.
Orange Park football coach Marcus Wimberly will be looking to replace his starting quarterback, Gabe Taylor, next season to try and get the Raiders back into the playoffs.
Orange Park volleyball's libero Hailey Ingham is one of a handful of returners, including top scorer Emma Weber, who is coming back to challenge in a strong Clay County district.
