Sports & Leisure

Fletcher High volleyball players Mia McKay (16) and Amanda Beane (10) attempt to block a shot by Ponte Vedra High’s Mackenzie Morris (1) during the volleyball match at Fletcher last Thursday. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Fletcher High volleyball players Mia McKay (16) and Amanda Beane (10) attempt to block a shot by Ponte Vedra High’s Mackenzie Morris (1) during the volleyball match at Fletcher last Thursday. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Ponte Vedra takes first volleyball match of the season

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Ponte Vedra defeated Fletcher on the volleyball court Aug. 25 at Fletcher in four games. The Sharks (1-0) handed the Senators (1-1) their first loss of the season, winning the match 25-19, 25-7, 25-27, 25-16 in front of a packed and loud crowd at Fletcher. Devyn D’Errico led the Sharks with 23 digs.

Senators open golf season with a win

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Fletcher High boys golf (152) opened the season recently with a win over Mandarin (188) and Stanton (156) at Brentwood/First Tee Golf Course. The Senators followed the win with a loss to Creekside 164-188 at Oakbridge the next day.
(photo submitted)

(photo submitted)

Book Talk Café presented this month

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016
The Book Talk Café will be presented by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Library Monday, Sept. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Award-winning author Susan Carol McCarthy will talk about her latest novel, “A Place We Knew Well.” The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.
Fletcher High defensive back Djimon Harris (5) attempts to tackle a Fort White player during the Senators 20-7 season-opening win over the Indians. (photo by Christina Feagin)

Fletcher High defensive back Djimon Harris (5) attempts to tackle a Fort White player during the Senators 20-7 season-opening win over the Indians. (photo by Christina Feagin)

Senators open season with win at Fort White

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Monday, September 5, 2016
After leading at halftime, a season-opener upset over 7A giant Fletcher seemed on the horizon for Fort White.  But the Senators bounced back – notching 187 of their 229 rushing yards in the second half – wearing down Fort White’s once energetic defense.
Ponte Vedra High running back Hal Swan (6) races past Nease defenders for some of his 121 yards gained over 18 carries in the season-opening win against the Panthers. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Ponte Vedra High running back Hal Swan (6) races past Nease defenders for some of his 121 yards gained over 18 carries in the season-opening win against the Panthers. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Sharks open season with win over Nease 

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Saturday, September 3, 2016
The Ponte Vedra High football team opened the 2016 season with a win over rival Nease. The Sharks’ 27-13 win in the Battle of the Bridge was the seventh consecutive victory over the Panthers. Sharks quarterback Nick Tronti completed 12 of 21 passes for 156 yards in the game.
“Max,” a blind participant with autism, is assisted by volunteer Joe Matacia. (photo via greatpvpaddle.org)

“Max,” a blind participant with autism, is assisted by volunteer Joe Matacia. (photo via greatpvpaddle.org)

Great Ponte Vedra Paddle benefits HEAL

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Friday, September 2, 2016
The Fifth Annual Great Ponte Vedra Paddle will take place on Labor Day, Sept. 5. The event was founded in 2012 by Dana Current, who sits on the Board of Directors of The HEAL (Healing Every Autistic Life) Foundation.

FWC to meet in St. Augustine

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Thursday, September 1, 2016
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet Sept. 8 and 9 at the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort, 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine. The meeting both days starts at 8:30 a.m. Both sessions are open to the public and the public will be provided opportunities to speak.
First mate Beau Hall with one of C. Mo’s Kids aboard the Mayport Princess. C. Mo’s Kids is a not-for-profit organization providing special needs children the opportunity to hunt, fish, camp and enjoy outdoor adventures. (photo submitted)

First mate Beau Hall with one of C. Mo’s Kids aboard the Mayport Princess. C. Mo’s Kids is a not-for-profit organization providing special needs children the opportunity to hunt, fish, camp and enjoy outdoor adventures. (photo submitted)

Reds still biting well in Palm Valley area

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Thursday, September 1, 2016
September brings several exciting events for First Coast anglers such as cooler weather, flood tides and the mullet run.  Recenlty, many anglers took advantage of the fantastic flood tide fishing. Despite windy conditions, fishermen were landing beautiful reds out of the grass.