Teal the Show+: Can Jaguars keep hot start going against 49ers?
After a week off, the Jaguars are back on the practice field as the prepare to start the second half of their season. San Francisco is headed to EverBank Stadium this week for a major clash with the Jaguars (6-2). Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney look at how the Jaguars are approaching that game in this weekโs Teal the Show+.
Teal the Show+: Jaguars on a tear entering Steelers game
The Jaguars are on a roll, winners of four in a row and alone at the top of the AFC South standings. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney look back at last weekโs 31-24 win over the Saints and ahead to a big clash against the Steelers in this weekโs Teal the Show+.
Who are the most difficult cuts? Projecting the Jaguars final 53-man roster
The final preseason game on Saturday is the final opportunity for Jaguars players to make their case for the 53-man roster. Well, we arenโt waiting until then. We are going to try and nail the Jaguarsโ final 53-man roster now. Justin Barney and Jamal St. Cyr take a shot before final roster decisions must be made by Tuesday.
High school football โ23 picks: Bartram Trail, Bradford, Mandarin, Trinity among Week 1 winners
High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too. News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Welcome News4JAX Sports Anchor and Reporter Alessandra Pontbriand to Jacksonville
The newest member of News4JAX will be joining Jamal St. Cyr, Justin Barney and the rest of the sports team in covering high school and college games, telling stories of local athletes, following the Jumbo Shrimp, the Icemen and of course the Jags.
Edge? Tight end? Corner? Who weโre picking for the Jaguars in this weekโs draft
The NFL draft is quickly approaching. The Jaguars are in a pretty good spot. The Jaguars have not made very many moves this offseason but are still a team primed for a playoff run. The Jaguars could use a nickel back, to improve the pass rush, and bolstering the offensive line is never bad. Justin Barney and Jamal St. Cyr make our selections for the Jaguars in this weekโs NFL draft.
Controversy surrounds Bishop John J Snyder High School baseball team after alleged racist comments surface
Bishop John J Synder High School boy's Baseball team were the 2022 3A District Two Champions. But now, the team is in the limelight of social media for alleged racist comments and threats against its only African American player.
Jaguars at the bye: The good, bad and what to expect the rest of the way this season
The Jaguars reached their bye week in Doug Pedersonโs first season with a 3-7 record. Whatโs gone right, whatโs gone wrong and whatโs realistic to expect over the final seven games? The News4JAX sports staff answers those questions at the bye.
Week 11 high school football picks: Quite a bit at stake in final week of the season
High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Week 2 high school football playoff picks: Nine area teams play on to 3rd round
High school football is now in the state playoffs and our weekly predictions will cover each of those. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every week. All games at 7:30 p.m. unless indicated.
Week 11 high school football picks: Two teams look to finish unbeaten as season wraps up
High school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every week. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Week 10 high school football picks: Plenty of big games on 2 nights as season winds down
High school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every week. Teams play on Thursday and Friday night this week so the predictions are published a day earlier than usual.
Week 4 high school football picks: 10 area teams remain unbeaten as district play begins
High school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every Thursday. All games Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated
Whatโs the last photo you took before the pandemic?
The last photo on her phone before the pandemic declaration was taken at 4:32 p.m. March 10. โWe are here having a beer at Tubala Rasa Brewing Company,โ Blanton said of his last pre-pandemic image. SLIDESHOW: Here are our last memories before our lives changed๐ 3.11.20๐ธ 9:22 AM - A morning walk. Bob Ellis, the vice president and general manager of WJXT/WCWJ, said his last photo before the pandemic hit was from a vacation at the beach with his family. She said it was the last picture she took on her phone before we all started wearing masks in public.
High school football 2020: Championship game picks are in
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ High school football season has entered the final week and so have our predictions. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks for the championship week. N4J pick: UC 27, Champagnat 26. N4J pick: Trinity 13, Chaminade-Madonna 10. Homer picks, going all local this week?
High school football 2020: St. Augustine punches ticket to title game in this weekโs prediction
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ High school football season has entered the final stretch and so have our weekly predictions. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks each Thursday. Class 6A state semifinalSt. Augustine (10-2) at Lake Minneola (10-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Yellow Jackets have forgotten how to lose. After a 1-2 start, St. Augustine has ripped off nine consecutive victories and is looking for a spot in next weekโs state championship game. N4J pick: St. Augustine 35, Lake Minneola 28.
High school football 2020: A good night for area teams as playoff picks hit December
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ High school football season has entered the final stretch and so have our weekly predictions. N4J pick: Niceville 30, Fleming Island 20. In a close one โฆ N4J pick: St. Augustine 28, Columbia 24. N4J pick: Trinity Christian 32, Trinity Catholic 20. N4J pick: UC 28, Foundation Academy 7.
High school football playoffs 2020: Local matches highlight Week 3 picks
N4J pick: Bartram Trail 31, Oakleaf 30. N4J pick: Sandalwood 23, FPC 21. N4J pick: St. Augustine 33, Escambia 31. Baker County (7-2) at Raines (4-6), 7 p.m.: The Vikings defense against the Wildcats offensive front. N4J pick: Snyder 28, Out-of-Door 20..
High school football playoffs 2020: Picks are in as postseason begins
Region 1-8A, Play-in game, Round 1Oakleaf (6-3) d. Nease (1-7), by forfeit. N4J pick: Sandalwood 23, Mandarin 21. N4J pick: Lincoln 30, First Coast 14. N4J pick: Florida High 42, Jackson 0. N4J pick: Victory Christian 35, St. Joseph 6.
Week 10 high school picks: Can Oakleaf get by Clay in county showdown?
PlayoffsRegion 1-5A, Play-in game, Round 1: Westside (4-3) at Yulee (2-6), 7:30 p.m.: Wolverines get on the board in the playoff opener. Region 1-5A, Play-in game, Round 1: White (4-4) at Bishop Kenny (1-6): The second meeting of the season between these two. N4J pick: Oakleaf 27, Clay 20. Region 1-2A, Play-in game, Round 1: Quincy Munroe (8-0) at University Christian (3-4), 7:30 p.m.: Do not be fooled by the records. Region 4-1A, Play-in game, Round 1: Bronson (5-4) at Crescent City (0-7), 7:30 p.m.: Raiders finish the season winless.
High school football 2020: Areaโs 4 unbeatens remain that way in Week 9 picks
N4J pick: Baldwin 30, Yulee 20. Crescent City (0-6) at University Christian (2-4): UC gets back on track here. N4J pick: UC 38, Crescent City 6. Fleming Island (5-2) at Atlantic Coast (2-4), 6 p.m.: Golden Eagles get back on track after recent struggles. N4J pick: Mandarin 21, White 19.
Week 8 high school football picks: Several rivalry games at forefront this week
N4J pick: Baker County 35, West Nassau 20. Bolles (5-1) at University Christian (2-3), 7:30 p.m.: Bulldogs have been a bit more consistent this season. N4J pick: Bolles 36, UC 21. N4J pick: Interlachen 23, Branford 20. N4J pick: Atlantic Coast 21, First Coast 20.
Week 7 high school football picks: Big tests for area unbeatens Friday night
N4J pick: Episcopal 30, Jackson 23. N4J pick: Parker 28, White 14. N4J pick: Eagleโs View 27, Snyder 14.4First Coast (2-1) at Fleming Island (4-1), 7:30 p.m.: Buccaneers have won consecutive games. Sandalwood (4-0) at Ocala Trinity Catholic (2-2), 7:30 p.m.: Intriguing matchup and could be the Saints most challenging game to date. N4J pick: West Nassau 23, Fernandina Beach 20.
Jaguars at the quarter turn: Can this team get things turned around?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Itโs the quarter point of the NFL season. The Dolphins annihilated Jacksonville, but Iโd have to say that Iโm disappointed that this team isnโt at least 2-2. Are the Jaguars closer to being a good team or closer to being a team in need of a full-on rebuild? CP: Overall, I think this team is on the way to being good in a year or two. Can you look at those games right now and think Jacksonville will be favored in any of those?
Week 5 high school football picks: Bounce back week for several area teams
N4J pick: Clay 30, Eastside 14. Friday, Oct. 2Baker County (3-0) at Westside (2-1), 6 p.m.: Wolverines have won two in a row, but Wildcats are suffocating teams on defense. Bradford (1-3) at Madison County (3-1), 7:30 p.m.: Iโd probably take Madison County at home over a small college team. Union County (2-1) at Hamilton County (1-2), 7:30 p.m.: Tigers win big here. N4J pick: Union County 33, Hamilton County 14.
RECAP: Will the Jaguars win this week? Justin Barney answers that and more of your questions
Those are just a few of the questions News4Jax Sports Editor Justin Barney fielded during Tuesdayโs Ask Me Anything. A lot of youth on this yearโs Jaguars team and I think that inexperience is going to continue to show. I think a 5- or 6-win season is in the cards in 2020 for the Jaguars. Justin: I think itโs too early to say heโs overmatched or that heโs a franchise QB. Justin: Iโll take the Jaguars this week and hope that the coaching staff has corrected that pitiful effort against the Dolphins.
Week 4 high school football picks: Plenty of unbeatens left after Friday night
Bishop Snyder (1-2) at Branford (2-0), 7:30 p.m.: Tough matchup for the Cardinals here. Bradford (1-2) at Suwannee (2-1), 7:30 p.m.: I like the Bulldogs at home in this one. Columbia (0-0) at Trinity Christian (0-1): One of the best games of the week. University Christian (1-1) at Oakleaf (1-1): Depth of the Knights is too much for UC in this one. GEORGIAThursday, Sept. 24Brunswick (1-2) at Northeast Macon (1-0), 7:30 p.m.Friday, Sept. 25Marietta (1-1) at Camden County (2-1), 7:30 p.m.McIntosh County (0-2) at Charlton County (2-0), 7:30 p.m.Ware County (2-0) at Thomson (3-0), 7:30 p.m.Off: Glynn Academy, Pierce County.
Week 3 high school football picks: Another good slate of matchups, close games
Bradford (1-1) at University Christian (0-1), 7:30 p.m.: UC had a disappointing opener at Clay last week. Cedar Creek Christian (1-1) at Bishop Snyder (1-1): Tossup on this one. Deltona Trinity Christian (2-0) at Christโs Church (2-0): Good small school clash this week. Joshua Christian (0-0) at Zarephath Academy (0-2), 6 p.m.: Playing experience is the deciding factor here. White (1-0) at Baker County (2-0): Wildcats have had the offense on the accelerator this season.
Tanking, breakout players, how many wins: Questions as Jaguars prepare to open the season
I donโt know of an NFL team that has undergone the training camp issues that the Jaguars have. Get those young players some experience and build on that next year. They basically are starting from scratch and letting their young players show what they can do. JB: I said 5-11 during training camp and Iโll stay with that mark, even with the training camp carnage. The worst Jaguars team in franchise history was the Mike Mularkey-coached team in 2012, a squad that went 2-14.
Week 1 high school football picks: Were off and running
WEEK 1FloridaFriday, Sept. 4Alachua Santa Fe at Suwannee: Bulldogs open the season with a W. N4J pick: Suwannee 28, Santa Fe 21. N4J pick: Hilliard 35, Snyder 7. N4J pick: Eagles View 31, Halifax Academy 25. N4J pick: St. Joseph 28, St. Francis 7St. Johns CD at Munroe Day, 6 p.m.: Spartans notch a win for their new coaching staff. N4J pick: West Nassau 28, Palatka 21.
As training camp begins, Jaguars face a slew of unanswered questions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. NFL training camp is set to open amidst a slew of new safety protocols on Tuesday due to COVID-19. The News4Jax sports staff looks at training camp storylines entering the most unusual season in league history. I think Ngakoue is dealt at some point. If the Jaguars embrace the fact that Ngakoue isnt going to play, they dont have much to lose. JS: The league better start to put some respect on Josh Allens name.
Week 2 high school football playoff picks: Six area teams moving on
(Ralph D. Priddy, Contributed photo)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his high school football Week 1 playoff predictions. N4J pick: Niceville 28, Fleming 20. N4J pick: Lee 28, Columbia 27. (6) Union County (6-5) at (2) Mayo Lafayette (9-1): Union had a big victory last week over a tough Dixie County team that it lost to in the regular season. N4J pick: Lafayette 28, Union County 23.
Week 1 high school football playoff picks: Big upset, 10 teams moving on
(Ralph D. Priddy, Contributed photo)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his high school football Week 1 playoff predictions. N4J pick: Mandarin 26, Seminole 21(6) Flagler Palm Coast (8-2) at (3) Apopka (8-1): Blue Darters are always a threat for a deep playoff run. N4J pick: Trinity Christian 31, Trinity Catholic 21(6) Baldwin (7-3) at (3) Episcopal (9-1): Rematch game. N4J pick: Baldwin 34, Episcopal 28Region 1-2A(6) St. Joseph (4-5) at (3) Aucilla Christian (9-0): Difficult opener for the Flashes. N4J pick: Aucilla 35, St. Joseph 13Region 3-1A(5) Branford (6-4) at (4) Hilliard (6-4): Red Flashes move on in a tight one.
Week 11 football picks: Bartram, Fleming wrap up perfect seasons
N4J pick: Baker County 27, Rickards 10Dixie County (6-2) at Westside (7-2), 6 p.m.: Challenging game for the Wolverines. N4J pick: Fleming 38, Orange Park 14Palatka (2-6) at St. Augustine (5-4): The 100th installment of the state's second-oldest rivalry goes to the Yellow Jackets. N4J pick: Ponte Vedra 34, Creekside 21Raines (5-3) at Bartram Trail (9-0): Bears have never had an unbeaten season until this year. N4J pick: Bartram 34, Raines 20St. Joseph (3-5) at Interlachen (4-5): Rams get back to .500. N4J pick: West Nassau 36, Ridgeview 14Windermere Prep (3-6) at Providence (5-1): The Stallions haven't lost since Week 1.
Week 10 football picks: Menendez, Parker, PV earn district titles
N4J pick: Buchholz 28, Creekside 21Paxon (2-6, 0-3) at Ribault (3-4, 1-2), 6 p.m.*: Trojans continue climb back to .500. N4J pick: South Sumter 29, Bradford 22Clay (0-8, 0-3) at Ridgeview (1-7, 1-2)*: Panthers get the edge in this Clay County battle. N4J pick: Ridgeview 19, Clay 14Columbia (6-2, 1-1) at Middleburg (2-6, 0-2)*: Tigers end their two-game losing skid. N4J pick: Wolfson 32, Pine Ridge 1Eagle's View (4-5) at Halifax Academy (3-6): Warriors get one on the road. N4J pick: Lee 36, Gainesville 7Lighthouse Private Christian (3-4) at St. Joseph (3-4): Flashes get back to .500.
Week 9 football picks: Bartram, Raines will earn district titles
N4J pick: Parker 35, Middleburg 7Stanton (1-5, 1-1) at Ribault (2-4, 0-2), 6 p.m.: Trojans bounce back after a tough Northwest Classic loss. N4J pick: Ribault 35, Stanton 7Yulee (3-4, 2-0) at Raines (4-2, 3-0), 6 p.m.: Vikings win the district title here. N4J pick: Fleming 21, Buchholz 20Hawthorne (5-2) at Union County (3-4), 7:30 p.m.: Tigers need wins to stay in playoff conversation. N4J pick: Interlachen 24, Branford 20Keystone Heights (5-1) at Taylor (3-3): Indians bounce back from their first loss. N4J pick: Orange Park 27, Eastside 20Ridgeview (1-6, 1-0) at Menendez (4-2, 2-0): Panthers won last week and the Falcons survived.
Week 8 high school football picks: Oakleaf, Raines get Ws
N4J pick: UC 28, Foundation 20Gainesville (0-6, 0-1) at Middleburg (2-4, 0-1)*: Broncos earn their first district win of the season. N4J pick: Parker 27, White 20Paxon (2-4, 0-1) at Stanton (0-5, 0-1), 6 p.m.*: Brain Bowl 2019 goes to the Golden Eagles. N4J pick: Joshua Christian 28, West Oaks 26Wolfson (4-2) at Interlachen (4-2): Tossup on this one, but I'll take the host Rams. N4J pick: Interlachen 31, Wolfson 30SATURDAYRaines (3-2) at Ribault (2-3), 2 p.m.*: Northwest Classic is always a good one. N4J pick: Raines 16, Ribault 14Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Week 7 high school football picks: Bartram, Parker, Raines get big wins
N4J pick: Bartram Trail 35, Ponte Vedra 20Bolles (4-1) at Melbourne Central Catholic (1-3): I don't think the Bulldogs lose again in the regular season. N4J pick: Providence 28, St. Joseph 20Quincy Munroe (1-4) at Christ's Church (5-0): Eagles remain one of area's few unbeatens. N4J pick: Middleburg 31, Ridgeview 24Sandalwood (3-2) at Raines (2-2), 6 p.m.: Vikings pick up their biggest win of the season. N4J pick: Raines 28, Sandalwood 21West Nassau (4-1) at Bradford (1-3), 7:30 p.m.: Warriors keep on keeping on. N4J pick: West Nassau 20, Bradford 13Yulee (3-3) at New Smyrna Beach (4-2): What a win for the Hornets last week.
Week 6 high school football picks: Make-or-break time for some teams
Season: 113-38 (.748)Atlantic Coast (0-4, 0-1) at Fletcher (1-3, 0-1), 6 p.m.*: One of a few district elimination games in Week 6. N4J pick: Columbia 37, Gainesville 14Crescent City (2-1) at Episcopal (4-1): Another challenging game for the Eagles. N4J pick: St. Augustine 35, Englewood 13Flagler Palm Coast (4-0, 1-0) at Orange City University (3-0, 1-0)*: Tricky game for the Bulldogs. N4J pick: Keystone Heights 38, St. Joseph 10Middleburg (1-3, 0-0) at Lee (3-1, 0-0), 6 p.m.*: General have found their stride after Week 1. N4J pick: Ribault 28, Yulee 14Stanton (0-4) at Baldwin (4-1), 6 p.m.: Indians are in line for a very, very good season.
Week 5 high school football picks: Bartram, Bolles among winners
Season: 89-31 (.742)Friday's gamesBaker County (2-1) at Suwannee (3-1), 7:30: The Wildcats have been surging since a Week 1 loss. N4J pick: Bartram 35, St. Augustine 13. N4J pick: Bolles 24, Creekside 23. Branford (2-2) at Bishop Snyder (0-4): Cardinals have had a challenging start to 2019: N4J pick: Branford 35, Snyder 14. N4J pick: St. Joseph 33, Hilliard 14.
Looking toward Titans rivalry game, Gardner Minshew says team...
News4Jax Jaguars analyst and former Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell is a fan of Minshew, but pointed out there's plenty of room for improvement. WATCH IT: Gardner Minshew joins Myles Jack on The Mark Brunell ShowJack said watching Minshew lead the team has been "truly inspiring." It's no secret Thursday night's game versus the Tennessee Titans would be a much-needed win for the Jaguars, and it's something Minshew is looking forward to. During The Mark Brunell Show, Brunell and Minshew had a chance to speak one-on-one. WATCH: Mark Brunell goes 1-on-1 with Gardner MinshewBrunell: "Six months ago I met you for the first time at the NFL Combine.
Week 4 high school football picks: Let the district games begin
N4J pick: Middleburg 23, Matanzas 17FRIDAYBaker County (1-1) at White (2-0), 6 p.m.*: Excellent matchup and a district one, too. N4J pick: Baker County 21, White 20Cedar Creek Christian (1-1) at Mayo Lafayette (3-0), 7:30 p.m.: Another challenging opponent for Cedar Creek. N4J pick: Orange Park 27, Clay 14Eagles View (2-1) at Interlachen (2-1): Tough game for the Warriors. N4J pick: FPC 31, Spruce Creek 21Fletcher (1-1) at Fleming Island (2-0), 7:30*: Tossup game goes to the Golden Eagles. N4J pick: Mandarin 27, Bartram 23Newberry (2-1) at Union County (2-1), 7:30 p.m.: Tigers bounce back after a Week 3 loss.
Week 3 high school football picks: Dorian can't cancel predictions
FRIDAYEagle's View (1-1) at Joshua Christian (0-2): Eagle's View makes it two wins in a row. N4J pick: Eagle's View 30, Joshua Christian 6Hamilton County (0-2) at Suwannee (2-0), 7:30 p.m.: Bulldogs open with three in a row. N4J pick: Fort White 21, Santa Fe 20Union County (2-0) at Dixie County (2-0), 7:30 p.m.: Excellent early season challenge for the Tigers. N4J pick: Baldwin 24, Westside 20Cedar Creek Christian (1-1) at Paxon (1-1), 6 p.m.: Golden Eagles pick up back-to-back victories. N4J pick: Raines 19, Lee 14Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Week 2 high school football picks: Trying to bounce back after rough first week
N4J pick: Parker 21, First Coast 20Fort White (0-1) at Hamilton County (0-1), 7:30: Indians bounce back after an L to Suwannee. N4J pick: Keystone Heights 22, Bell 14Lake Minneola (1-0) at Fleming Island (1-0), 7:30: A Lake and an Island. N4J pick: Mandarin 28, Ribault 14Orange Park (0-1) at Middleburg (0-1): Good efforts by both in Week 1 losses. N4J pick: Union County 27, Williston 20University Christian (1-0) at Christ School, NC (0-0): Very impressed with UC in Week 1. N4J pick: UC 42, Christ School 14Westside (1-0) at Englewood (1-0), 6 p.m.: Both of these teams won big games last week.
News4Jax Week 1 high school football picks: We're off and running
N4J pick: Cedar Creek 28, Joshua Christian 7Eagle's View at St. Joseph: Another good small school opener. N4J pick: St. Joseph 31, Eagle's View 13Englewood at Paxon, 6 p.m.: A toss-up on this matchup. N4J pick: Middleburg 29, Westside 7Nease at Ponte Vedra: The Sharks have won nine of 10 meetings in this series. N4J pick: Raines 28, Jones 20Providence at Episcopal: Eagles will be in the running for a playoff spot. N4J pick: First Coast 28, White 13Wolfson at Stanton, 6 p.m.: Blue Devils have done well under coach Mike Healey.
Sights and sounds of high school football media day
Bartram Trail coach Darrell Sutherland, left and Fleming Island's Damenyum Springs talk during the Baker's Sports high school media day on Tuesday at UNF. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The 14th annual Bakers Sports high school football media day has come and gone, which means one very important thing. Football season is officially under way. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney tracks some of the sights and sounds of media day. The big part is the legacy that Coach Rogers left, Toblin said.