Sports & Leisure

Fletcher's DeLay scores victory in track and field

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Thursday, May 5, 2016
Fletcher High’s Kayley DeLay won the girls 3,200-meter run and placed second in the 1,600 meters during the Region 1-4A meet last Thursday at Lake Minneola High School in Clermont. DeLay, a junior, won the 3,200 with a time 10:59.43 and was the only competitor to break 11 minutes.
Snowy Plover mother and chick. (photo via Florida Fish and Wildlife)

Snowy Plover mother and chick. (photo via Florida Fish and Wildlife)

FWC launches art contest

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Thursday, May 5, 2016
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Audubon Florida have launched an art contest for kids to celebrate moms while raising awareness about beach-nesting shorebirds and seabirds in Florida.
Fletcher High attacker Megan Davis scores the Senators’ second goal of the game in April 15's girls lacrosse first-round play-in game. Stanton Prep went on to a 16-7 victory. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Fletcher High attacker Megan Davis scores the Senators’ second goal of the game in April 15's girls lacrosse first-round play-in game. Stanton Prep went on to a 16-7 victory. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Fletcher girls lacrosse team falls in playoff opener

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Fletcher High’s girls lacrosse season came to an end in April 15’s opening round of the state playoffs as the host Blue Devils jumped out to a big first-half lead and never trailed en route to a 16-7 victory.

Girls track and field results

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Fletcher High’s Kayley DeLay won the girls 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter races in the District 1-4A meet April 13 at Flagler Palm Coast, while Naajizdah Nichols leaped 16, feet 10 inches to win the long jump. DeLay completed the 1,600 in 5:05.
The Jacksonville Science Festival Exploration and ARTS Camp will be held at The Foundation Academy, 3675 San Pablo Road S., Jacksonville. Camp will be held June 20 to July 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for ages 5 to 15. The cost is $110 per week. Visit JacksonvilleScienceFestival.com or call 904-450-5832 for information. (photo from jacksonvillesciencefestival.com)

The Jacksonville Science Festival Exploration and ARTS Camp will be held at The Foundation Academy, 3675 San Pablo Road S., Jacksonville. Camp will be held June 20 to July 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for ages 5 to 15. The cost is $110 per week. Visit JacksonvilleScienceFestival.com or call 904-450-5832 for information. (photo from jacksonvillesciencefestival.com)

Summer Camps

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Monday, April 25, 2016
With the end of school in Duval and St. Johns counties nearing, now is the time to explore options for summer camps.

Fletcher's baseball season ends

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Monday, April 25, 2016
An opening-round 2-0 loss to First Coast in the District 2-8A tournament April 18 spelled the end of the season for Fletcher baseball. The Buccaneers plated a run in the top of the first and one more in the third.

Sawgrass Village work to be done by Players

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Sunday, April 24, 2016
Started in February of 2015, the major part of Phase 2 of the Sawgrass Village Shopping Center development will be completed by the week of May 9 – just in time for The Players Championship.
Ponte Vedra High shortstop Michelle Leone (8) takes the throw from second baseman Claudia Cotto as Clay High’s Allie Byrd (3) slides in trying to break up the Sharks’ double-play attempt. The Blue Devils runner was safe at first. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Ponte Vedra High shortstop Michelle Leone (8) takes the throw from second baseman Claudia Cotto as Clay High’s Allie Byrd (3) slides in trying to break up the Sharks’ double-play attempt. The Blue Devils runner was safe at first. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Clay blanks Ponte Vedra in softball

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Saturday, April 23, 2016
Ponte Vedra High’s softball bats were silent in April 13’s District 4-6A championship game 6-0 loss to Clay. Blue Devils starter Ashley Stokes tossed a complete-game no-hitter as Clay (21-4) claimed the district title and was set to host Ed White High to open the state playoffs April 20.

Boys track and field results

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Friday, April 22, 2016
Tyriq Burns’ victory in the 300-meter hurdles race was Fletcher’s main highlight in the recent District 1-4A meet. The Senators totaled 25 points to finish ninth amongst nine competing schools. Burns crossed the tape in 40.74 seconds to just nip Flagler Palm Coast’s Slade Cavallaro (40.76).
Artwork by Linda Bobinger, 2015 Arts in the Park Overall Winner.

Artwork by Linda Bobinger, 2015 Arts in the Park Overall Winner.

Arts in the Park is Saturday

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Thursday, April 21, 2016
The 13th Annual Arts in the Park event will take place Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This one-day annual event is sponsored by the Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee.