Clay County

‘It’s a great school district’ – Clay superintendent touts district’s achievements

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Clay County Public Schools Superintendent David Broskie said his organization is a great school district, claiming that the Green Cove Springs-based school system is one of the best in Florida. The superintendent made the statement during two strategic planning town hall meetings, one at Keystone Heights Junior-Senior…

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Dan Hildebran January 23, 2023
Bradford County

Hope boys teams are victorious on homecoming

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Tavian Frazier blocked a potential game-tying three-point shot with half a second remaining as the Hope Christian Academy varsity boys basketball team celebrated homecoming with a 64-61 win over Gainesville Christian Community on Jan. 20. It was a 2-0 night for the boys program as the junior varsity team…

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Cliff Smelley January 21, 2023
Lake Region

Wright breaks KHHS record in regular-season finale in girls weightlifting

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Kaylee Wright set a new school record as Keystone Heights High School concluded the regular season in girls weightlifting with a 49-32 win over visiting Interlachen on Jan. 19. Wright broke the record for overall total in the 169-pound class at 350 pounds. Part of that total, she tied…

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Cliff Smelley January 20, 2023
Lake Region

Indians maintain 4th-quarter lead to beat Tigers 55-48

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer A three-pointer by Michael Bruzzese and a steal by Andru Siemer helped the Keystone Heights High School boys basketball team hold off Union County in the final seconds and win 55-48 on Jan. 19 in Lake Butler. Bruzzese, Seth Gagnon and Zeke Pelham combined to score 19 points in…

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Cliff Smelley January 20, 2023
Bradford County

Co-op trustees nominated

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Three Clay Electric trustees were nominated without opposition to the utility’s board, and a new candidate is also running without an opponent. Cindy Loose is the daughter of former trustee Carl Hagglund, who died last year. Loose was the only candidate nominated for her late father’s seat…

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Dan Hildebran January 19, 2023

Obituaries — Jan. 17, 2023

  Jacob Blalock Jacob (Jake) Michael Blalock, 35, of Lake Butler, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. He was born in Gainesville on May 27, 1987. He grew up in Lake Butler, where he was surrounded by loving friends and family. He attended Union County High School and graduated in 2005. He spent many years working…

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Cliff Smelley January 17, 2023

BHS, KHHS combine for 11 Gainesville Sun All-Area football honors

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Bradford High School had five players receive first-team honors and another six earn second-team honors with the release of the Gainesville Sun’s Big-School All-Area Football teams. Keystone Heights had two players receive offensive honors. A Bradford defense that gave up 79 points all season had seven defensive players selected,…

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Cliff Smelley January 17, 2023

Sun honors KHHS, UCHS athletes in golf, swimming and volleyball

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer The Gainesville Sun released its All-Area teams for fall sports, with Keystone Heights High School’s Candace Jackson and Union County High School’s Jaycee Davis earning first-team honors in their respective sports. Jackson, a senior, was an All-Area selection in girls golf. She won the individual District 3-1A championship for…

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Cliff Smelley January 17, 2023
Bradford County

Hope’s hoops teams all get home victories against Corinth

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer It was a 4-for-4 night at Hope Christian Academy on Jan. 10 as its junior varsity and varsity boys and girls basketball teams all defeated Jasper’s Corinth Christian. The JV boys team had no trouble keeping its perfect record intact, defeating Corinth 46-24. After a 38-13 win at Northside…

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Cliff Smelley January 17, 2023