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

Trenton boys basketball advances to regional final

Trenton’s boys basketball team defeated Hamilton County Saturday night to advance to the Elite Eight.After ending the first period, 17-16, the Tigers outscored the Trojans, 18-5, in the second to hold a 35-21 lead at the half. Trenton would pull away in the second half to win it, 78-40.Mason VunCannon led the Tigers in scoring with 19 points, followed by Tyler Bullis with 16 and … Continue reading Trenton boys basketball advances to regional final

Basketball districts get underway this week

District tournaments for both boys and girls basketball start this week. Girls districts got underway Monday night with Trenton defeating Bell, 45-30, in the first round Monday night. The Tigers now go on the road to face No. 1 seed Fort White, who is coming off of a first-round bye, Wednesday night. The winner will face either No. 2 seed Dixie County or No. 3 … Continue reading Basketball districts get underway this week

Trenton trounces Bell

Trenton picked up its 18th win Friday as the Tigers pounded Bell, 65-27, Friday night.The Tigers jumped out to a 21-2 after one quarter of play, cruising to their 10th straight win over the Bulldogs.Nathan Ridgell led the Tigers in scoring with 19 points. Dean Glass was the high scorer for Bell with 10 points.The win moved Trenton’s record to 18-4 for the season, while … Continue reading Trenton trounces Bell