Trenton completes homecoming week by blowing out Bell

Trenton High School completed its homecoming “Tiger Quest” by throttling Bell Friday night, 42-14.Trenton received the opening kickoff and score on its opening possession to take the lead with 7:16 left in the first, and the Tigers would never come close to giving that lead up the rest of the way.Bell fumbled on its ensuing possession, and Trenton took advantage of the turnover and short … Continue reading Trenton completes homecoming week by blowing out Bell

Runnin’ Bulldogs perform at inaugural Florida Run Inviational

It finally felt like Fall on an early Saturday morning in Lake City, Florida as the Bell Runnin’ Bulldog Cross Country team ran in the 2026 Inaugural Run Florida Invitational on September 26. The Lady Bulldogs did an amazing job as the team placed 2nd out of 14 schools. The Lady Bulldogs were led by Freshman Haylee Lunn who placed 7th individually with a time … Continue reading Runnin’ Bulldogs perform at inaugural Florida Run Inviational

Trenton hangs on to beat Chiefland

Trenton saw an early 14-0 lead disappear, but the Tigers were able to mount a late drive to beat Chiefland Friday night, 21-14.The Tigers jumped out to a 14-0 lead early and looked like they would take that lead into the halftime break.But disaster struck as an option pitch hit the dirt and was picked up by the Indians and returned for a touchdown just … Continue reading Trenton hangs on to beat Chiefland

Tigers shut out in second half in loss to Dixie County

Trenton returned an interception for a touchdown with seven seconds left in the first half to take a 12-point lead into the lockers, but it would not score again. Meanwhile, Dixie County scored on 91- and 75-yard touchdown runs in the second half to come from behind and beat the Tigers, 20-19.The game could not have started much better for the Tigers. Trenton returned the … Continue reading Tigers shut out in second half in loss to Dixie County

2026 Trenton Tiger Football Preview

Head Coach: Bryant FryeYear at Trenton: SecondLast year’s record: 7-4Seniors: 12Returning starters: Six on offense and defenseYou’re transitioning from FHSAA to SSAA. What made you make that decision?Well, there’s several different factors, I think. Most of the rural area schools around this area got together. A lot of coaches talked about the FHSAA to SSAA. So it was kind of combined effort to get most … Continue reading 2026 Trenton Tiger Football Preview

2026 Bell Bulldog Football Preview

Head Coach: Joey WhittingtonYear at Bell: 14thLast year’s record: 5-5Seniors: 16Returning Starters: Six on offense and defenseYou went 9-4 in 2024, then kind of stepped back last year. What’s your goal for this year?Just, honestly, the reason, the biggest reason for our step back last year was injuries to begin the season. I mean, we didn’t get a chance to play the Oak Hall game … Continue reading 2026 Bell Bulldog Football Preview

GILCHRIST COUNTY HERALD LOOKING FOR SPONSORS FOR FOOTBALL PREVIEWS

Interviews with coaches for the Gilchrist County Herald’s annual previews for Bell and Trenton’s football teams have been scheduled, and the previews will appear in next week’s paper!If you or your business would like to sponsor one or both pages, email matthew.harrell@gilchristcountyherald.com, or call 352-258-8838.The cost to sponsor a page is $200 and covers the cost to print the extra pages in color. Continue reading GILCHRIST COUNTY HERALD LOOKING FOR SPONSORS FOR FOOTBALL PREVIEWS

Tigers win third straight state title

Trenton took home its third straight softball state championship last week.The Tigers defeated Madison County in the semifinals and Liberty County in championship game.The Tigers’ semifinal win was a low-scoring pitchers’ duel as Trenton took a 1-0 win.Addison Allaire threw a no-hitter, striking out 16 Madison County hitters while allowing just three walks, and the Tigers took advantage of a couple mistakes from the Cowgirls’ … Continue reading Tigers win third straight state title

Tiger baseball wins region, advances to state for third year in a row

Trenton baseball swept Williston Friday and Saturday to clinch its third straight trip to the Final Four.On Friday, The Tigers jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first inning. Despite not scoring over the final six innings, Williston never threatened, scoring just once in the fifth inning, and Trenton took game one of the series by a score of 6-1.Saturday afternoon, the Tigers would … Continue reading Tiger baseball wins region, advances to state for third year in a row

Trenton wins region, advances to Final Four

Trenton defeated Hilliard, 67-51, Saturday night to advance to the Rural Class Final Four.The Tigers trailed by four after the first quarter, but they outscored the Flashes, 40-21, over the next two periods to hold a 52-37 lead going into the fourth quarter. Trenton then cruised to a 16-point win in front of a packed gym.Three Tigers scored in double digits, with Mason VunCannon leading … Continue reading Trenton wins region, advances to Final Four