Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Aug. 25, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity football team hosted the Knights of Halifax Academy, from Daytona Beach, Fla. Like some other contests…
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Warriors have successful “Kickoff Classic” preseason game
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity football team had a victorious outing for their “Kickoff Classic” preseason game on Friday, Aug. 18, when they hosted the Trojans…
Flat track racing builds a family’s bond
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Imagine what it is like to race flat track. You line up among other racers on your trusty dirt bike or motorcycle, feeling the anticipation bubble up…
ACA Cheerleaders shine bright at FCA Cheer Camp, Bag multiple honors at Valdosta State University
Submitted by Fellowship of Christian Athletes The ACA Cheerleaders from Aucilla Christian Academy recently participated in the Fellowship of Christian Athlete’s highly acclaimed FCA Cheer Camp held at Valdosta State University, leaving…
Progress made toward improving JCS athletic facilities
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The meeting room of the Jefferson County School Board was filling up on Monday, June 26, as the Workshop Board Meeting got underway at 5 p.m. Many…
Bishop Farms: Family farm continues longstanding community legacy
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The game of T-ball is a fun tradition for local families, and is a springtime staple for the Monticello community. For years, local businesses and organizations have…
Former Warrior now coaching Valiants
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warrior basketball standout Tim Finlayson has recently been named the varsity basketball and golf coach at Valwood School, in Valdosta, Ga. After…
Olivia Walton earns college sports award
Jason Hanes Berry College Women’s Tennis A trio of Berry College women’s tennis players who earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Honors includes Olivia Walton of Monticello, Fla., as well as Juliana…
Lady Warriors move ahead in tournament
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) have progressed further in the state softball tournament than the program has since the 2018 season when the Lady Warriors made it all…
Educator Spotlight: ACA’s Coach Roberts
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Assistant Principal Colby Roberts, his responsibility to the students of ACA extends beyond the distinct reach of his administrative duties. In addition…
ACA 2023 spring sports season; a celebration of six senior athletes
Patricia Smith Contributor It is only April, but it has been an amazing start to the year, and it is almost time to bid the Senior Warrior Athletes a farewell as they…
Tigers and Cowgirls face off in flag football
Justin Trumpet ECB Publishing Inc. On March 29, The Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) Flag Football Team played against their rivals, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls. In the first quarter, Tigers…
Local athletes named to All-Big Bend Teams
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Tallahassee Democrat recently released their winter sports All-Big Bend Teams and both the boys and girls basketball teams include some recognizable names from our area. Ethan…
Lady Warriors fall to Cowgirls
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc It was a typical pitcher’s duel when the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors traveled to Madison to take on the Madison County High School Cowgirls on…
Aucilla Christian Academy honors Dakota Patrick Hagan
Justin Trumpet ECB Publishing Inc. It’s been a year since the tragic loss of Dakota Patrick Hagan. Dakota was a senior at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) who was 18 when he unexpectedly…
JCS Track in Division 1A top 15
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Tigers’ track season got underway on Feb. 18, and now, at about the halfway mark, the team is looking strong. As of March 2, the…
Lexi Sullivan: FSU Golden Girl
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For Alexis Sullivan, dance has been a passion and priority for the past several years of her life. She began dancing at a competitive dance studio out…
ACA Varsity Tennis season update!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. So far this tennis season has seen some wins and some loses for the Aucilla Christian Academy Varsity Warriors. Here’s what you may have missed since last…
JCS soccer teams finish at district semi-finals
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Both boys and girls soccer teams at Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) showed a lot of growth this year and reached the semi-finals in the district tournaments. During…
Local equestrian event brings in judge from Ocala
Patricia Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. It was not just a regular Saturday at First Flight Farm. It was show day! The wind cut through low temperatures at 8:30 a.m., and the riders…