McDonald’s-Kiwanis hoops tourney set for Dec. 19-21 at Bradford High

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer The Bradford High School boys basketball program is set to once again host the Lake Area McDonald’s-Kiwanis of Starke Christmas Basketball Tournament, which will take place Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 19-21. Daily admission is $5. Joining the 2021-22 Class 1A state-champion Tornadoes will be Keystone Heights, North Marion, … Read more

BHS linebacker Clark invited to Army Combine

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Bradford High School junior linebacker Chason Clark will participate in the U.S. Army National High School Combine, which is held in conjunction with events surrounding the annual U.S. Army All-American Bowl in Frisco, Texas. The combine, which is modeled after the NFL Scouting Combine, brings the top 600 underclassmen … Read more

Former Tornado Balfour leaving UNC Tar Heels

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer University of North Carolina defensive back Dontae Balfour, a 2021 Bradford High School graduate, announced he is entering the transfer portal. Balfour, a redshirt freshman, started the first game this season, recording six tackles in a 56-24 win over Florida A&M. He appeared in only three more games, being … Read more

Tigers find end zone just once in 21-11 loss to Northview

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Northview running back Jamarkus Jefferson scored three touchdowns as the undefeated Chiefs defeated the Union County High School football team 21-11 in a Class 1R state-semifinal game in Century on Dec. 2. A Jonathan Edwards field goal accounted for the Tigers’ only points until running back Rayvon Durant scored … Read more