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TV20 Sports Overtime Regionals: Home field reigns for North Central Florida teams; A look ahead to next week’s matchups
TV20 Sports Overtime Regionals: Home field reigns for North Central Florida teams; A look ahead to next week’s matchups
A bunch of NCF teams advance in their adventure to grab the state title.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
TV20 Sports Overtime Regionals: Home field reigns for North Central Florida teams; A look ahead to next week’s matchups
The #Gators end the regular season in style. After Ole Miss tied it at a set apiece, Florida won the final two sets and ended their three-match losing streak.
Aniya Madkin, Jordyn Byrd, and Jaela Auguste combined for 32 kills of the team's 51. Stucky & Parks with 45 assists.
Florida is 14-10.
Aniya Madkin, Jordyn Byrd, and Jaela Auguste combined for 32 kills of the team's 51. Stucky & Parks with 45 assists.
Florida is 14-10.
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The #Gators end the regular season in style. After Ole Miss tied it at a set apiece, Florida won the final two sets and ended their three-match losing streak.
Aniya Madkin, Jordyn Byrd, and Jaela Auguste combined for 32 kills of the team's 51. Stucky & Parks with 45 assists.
Florida is 14-10.
Aniya Madkin, Jordyn Byrd, and Jaela Auguste combined for 32 kills of the team's 51. Stucky & Parks with 45 assists.
Florida is 14-10.
HIGHLIGHTS: Introducing Nyadieng Yiech: The Gator women’s basketball team witnesses Yiech’s career night vs. Samford.
Introducing Nyadieng Yiech: The Gator women’s basketball team witnesses Yiech’s career night vs. Samford.
Nyadieng Yiech comes off the bench and scores 18 points in Florida's lopsided win.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
HIGHLIGHTS: Introducing Nyadieng Yiech: The Gator women’s basketball team witnesses Yiech’s career night vs. Samford.
Wake up the Haugh: Thomas Haugh engineers a late 16-2 rally and records his second “double-double” to keep FSU from stealing one at the O’Dome, 78-76.
Wake up the Haugh: Thomas Haugh engineers a late 16-2 rally and records his second “double-double” to keep FSU from stealing one at the O’Dome, 78-76
The Gators put together a 16-2 run in the second half to fend off a gamed FSU squad.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Wake up the Haugh: Thomas Haugh engineers a late 16-2 rally and records his second “double-double” to keep FSU from stealing one at the O’Dome, 78-76.
FINAL
Gators 78, FSU 76
You can bring up all the stats you want, and it was not pretty. What matters in a UF-FSU showdown is who wins it in the end.
Thomas Haugh shot a team-high 20 points and 13 boards, earning another double-double, along with Rueben Chinyelu with 10 pts and 16 boards. #Gators
Gators 78, FSU 76
You can bring up all the stats you want, and it was not pretty. What matters in a UF-FSU showdown is who wins it in the end.
Thomas Haugh shot a team-high 20 points and 13 boards, earning another double-double, along with Rueben Chinyelu with 10 pts and 16 boards. #Gators
November 12, 2025 at 2:21 AM
FINAL
Gators 78, FSU 76
You can bring up all the stats you want, and it was not pretty. What matters in a UF-FSU showdown is who wins it in the end.
Thomas Haugh shot a team-high 20 points and 13 boards, earning another double-double, along with Rueben Chinyelu with 10 pts and 16 boards. #Gators
Gators 78, FSU 76
You can bring up all the stats you want, and it was not pretty. What matters in a UF-FSU showdown is who wins it in the end.
Thomas Haugh shot a team-high 20 points and 13 boards, earning another double-double, along with Rueben Chinyelu with 10 pts and 16 boards. #Gators
2nd. 8:57 left. UF 64 FSU 57
FSU made a big mistake. They woke up the HAUGH! Thomas Haugh earns another double-double with 20 points and 10 boards, and the Gators went on a 7-0 run punctuated by a crowd-pleasing three-pointer from Boogie Fland. It's 64-57 #Gators
FSU made a big mistake. They woke up the HAUGH! Thomas Haugh earns another double-double with 20 points and 10 boards, and the Gators went on a 7-0 run punctuated by a crowd-pleasing three-pointer from Boogie Fland. It's 64-57 #Gators
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
2nd. 8:57 left. UF 64 FSU 57
FSU made a big mistake. They woke up the HAUGH! Thomas Haugh earns another double-double with 20 points and 10 boards, and the Gators went on a 7-0 run punctuated by a crowd-pleasing three-pointer from Boogie Fland. It's 64-57 #Gators
FSU made a big mistake. They woke up the HAUGH! Thomas Haugh earns another double-double with 20 points and 10 boards, and the Gators went on a 7-0 run punctuated by a crowd-pleasing three-pointer from Boogie Fland. It's 64-57 #Gators
2nd 13:42. FSU 52 UF 49
Florida is having a rotten night from three-point land (3-20), they have turned it over 13 times, and still, they are in this ball game. Thomas Haugh is also putting on a show with a team-leading 16 points.
Florida is having a rotten night from three-point land (3-20), they have turned it over 13 times, and still, they are in this ball game. Thomas Haugh is also putting on a show with a team-leading 16 points.
November 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
2nd 13:42. FSU 52 UF 49
Florida is having a rotten night from three-point land (3-20), they have turned it over 13 times, and still, they are in this ball game. Thomas Haugh is also putting on a show with a team-leading 16 points.
Florida is having a rotten night from three-point land (3-20), they have turned it over 13 times, and still, they are in this ball game. Thomas Haugh is also putting on a show with a team-leading 16 points.
Me’Arah’s “Double” Vision: The Gator women’s basketball team dominates from tip/off and blows out JU, 100-55. #Gators
Me’Arah’s “Double” Vision: The Gator women’s basketball team dominates from tip/off and blows out JU, 100-55.
Me'Arah O'Neal records her third straight "double-double" in the first three games
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November 12, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Me’Arah’s “Double” Vision: The Gator women’s basketball team dominates from tip/off and blows out JU, 100-55. #Gators
Halftime. #Gators 55-20
The Gators started strong, scoring 55 points in the first half. Caterina Piatti added her first three-pointer as a Gator and led with seven rebounds.
Liv McGill continued to shine with 13 points while Laila Reynolds contributed eight points.
Stay tuned for the second half!
The Gators started strong, scoring 55 points in the first half. Caterina Piatti added her first three-pointer as a Gator and led with seven rebounds.
Liv McGill continued to shine with 13 points while Laila Reynolds contributed eight points.
Stay tuned for the second half!
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Halftime. #Gators 55-20
The Gators started strong, scoring 55 points in the first half. Caterina Piatti added her first three-pointer as a Gator and led with seven rebounds.
Liv McGill continued to shine with 13 points while Laila Reynolds contributed eight points.
Stay tuned for the second half!
The Gators started strong, scoring 55 points in the first half. Caterina Piatti added her first three-pointer as a Gator and led with seven rebounds.
Liv McGill continued to shine with 13 points while Laila Reynolds contributed eight points.
Stay tuned for the second half!
This is the best first-quarter start of the early season. Liv McGill closed off an impressive 28-point quarter, and it started with Me'Arah O'Neal's three-pointer. Caterina Piatti nets her first three as a Gator. Nine steals already as well. 38-8. 6:29 2nd. #Gators
November 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is the best first-quarter start of the early season. Liv McGill closed off an impressive 28-point quarter, and it started with Me'Arah O'Neal's three-pointer. Caterina Piatti nets her first three as a Gator. Nine steals already as well. 38-8. 6:29 2nd. #Gators
It was only a matter of time before the injuries would be too much to handle and the lack of production sadly from DJ Lagway. Three games left.
It is going to be a bumpy ride but hey, In All Kinds of Weather.
A new blueprint coming soon to Gainesville. #Gators
It is going to be a bumpy ride but hey, In All Kinds of Weather.
A new blueprint coming soon to Gainesville. #Gators
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 AM
It was only a matter of time before the injuries would be too much to handle and the lack of production sadly from DJ Lagway. Three games left.
It is going to be a bumpy ride but hey, In All Kinds of Weather.
A new blueprint coming soon to Gainesville. #Gators
It is going to be a bumpy ride but hey, In All Kinds of Weather.
A new blueprint coming soon to Gainesville. #Gators
A Championship Banner of a Night: The Gator men’s basketball team blows out UNF at the O’Dome.
A Championship Banner of a Night: The Gator men’s basketball team blows out UNF at the O’Dome.
The Gators drop their 2025 National Championship banner and have a "dunk-a-thon" at the O'Dome.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A Championship Banner of a Night: The Gator men’s basketball team blows out UNF at the O’Dome.
Your TV20 Football Play of the Week Winner: Newberry senior Hayden Moore goes 85 yards for the score
Your TV20 Football Play of the Week Winner: Newberry senior Hayden Moore goes 85 yards for the score
Your TV20 Play of the Week winner comes from Newberry, who punches their postseason ticket.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Your TV20 Football Play of the Week Winner: Newberry senior Hayden Moore goes 85 yards for the score
Liv’s Career Night: Liv McGill shoots a career-high 38 points in a 92-54 win over Chattanooga
Liv’s Career Night: Liv McGill shoots a career-high 38 points in a 92-54 win over Chattanooga
Liv McGill broke her own scoring record with a jaw-dropping 38 points against Chattanooga
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November 7, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Liv’s Career Night: Liv McGill shoots a career-high 38 points in a 92-54 win over Chattanooga
Buried Treasure for Branford: The Lady Bucs volleyball team brings home their first Rural state title after outlasting Chipley in five sets
Buried Treasure for Branford: The Lady Bucs volleyball team brings home their first Rural state title after outlasting Chipley in five sets
Branford's third trip to the Rural State Volleyball Championship is the charm as they bring home their first.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Buried Treasure for Branford: The Lady Bucs volleyball team brings home their first Rural state title after outlasting Chipley in five sets
TV20 Meldon Law Scholar Athlete: Jay Giunta (Buchholz)
TV20 Meldon Law Scholar Athlete: Jay Giunta (Buchholz)
The Buchholz kicker credits a decision to choose football over soccer and has a chance at a state title.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:45 AM
TV20 Meldon Law Scholar Athlete: Jay Giunta (Buchholz)
Hoist the Colors: The Branford volleyball team sweeps Williston and is one away from its first state title.
Hoist the Colors: The Branford volleyball team sweeps Williston and is one away from their first state title
The Branford volleyball team clashes with Chipley on Wednesday for the Rural state title
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November 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Hoist the Colors: The Branford volleyball team sweeps Williston and is one away from its first state title.
Vote Now For Your TV20 Football Play of the Week
Vote Now For Your TV20 Football Play of the Week
We have five nominees to close out the regular season as your TV20 Play of the Week
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November 5, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Vote Now For Your TV20 Football Play of the Week
Your TV20 Football Play of the Week: Lafayette’s Parker Hill runs uphill for the touchdown
Your TV20 Football Play of the Week: Lafayette’s Parker Hill runs uphill for the touchdown
Cast your ballot for your TV20 high school football play of the week.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Your TV20 Football Play of the Week: Lafayette’s Parker Hill runs uphill for the touchdown
Thursday Night Football: Oak Hall snaps their four-game losing streak and tops Trinity Prep in the SSAA playoffs
Thursday Night Football: Oak Hall snaps their four-game losing streak and tops Trinity Prep in SSAA playoffs
The Oak Hall football team start their postseason on the right foot with an impressive opening win.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Thursday Night Football: Oak Hall snaps their four-game losing streak and tops Trinity Prep in the SSAA playoffs
East Lake Cup Champions: Parker Bell’s birdies on 17 and 18 led to the Gators knocking off No. 1 Virginia in the fall finale.
East Lake Cup Champions: Parker Bell’s birdies on 17 and 18 led to the Gators knocking off No. 1 Virginia in the fall finale
The Gators close out the fall season knocking off No. 3 Ole Miss and No. 1 Virginia in the East Lake Cup.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
East Lake Cup Champions: Parker Bell’s birdies on 17 and 18 led to the Gators knocking off No. 1 Virginia in the fall finale.
Tuesday Night Volleyball: Branford, Williston punch their ticket to the FHSAA Rural State Tournament
Tuesday Night Volleyball: Branford, Williston punch their ticket to the FHSAA Rural State Tournament
Branford and Williston volleyball advanced to the FHSAA Rural State Tourney
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October 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Tuesday Night Volleyball: Branford, Williston punch their ticket to the FHSAA Rural State Tournament
The Dixie County community dedicates a night of volleyball and celebration of Savannah Langford and retires her #24 number.
The Dixie County community dedicates a night of volleyball and celebration of Savannah Langford and retires her #24 number
Union County and the Lady Bears dedicate their volleyball match to Dixie County student Savannah Langford.
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September 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The Dixie County community dedicates a night of volleyball and celebration of Savannah Langford and retires her #24 number.
The TV20 Sports Team’s #NFL predictions for the 2025 season
The TV20 Sports Team’s NFL predictions for the 2025 season
The TV20 sports team drops its NFL predictions for the 2025 season!
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September 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The TV20 Sports Team’s #NFL predictions for the 2025 season