Action-Packed Weekend of Youth Sports

ALACHUA ‒The City of Alachua’s Recreation & Culture Department saw a lively weekend filled with sports, youth programs, and community events.

As early voting continued at the Legacy Multipurpose Center, the 399 Recreation & Sports squeezed in “Shoot for Success” Basketball Camp, a free event sponsored by the Children’s Trust of Alachua County. Young athletes learned shooting fundamentals from guest Coach “O,” lead shooting coach for The Rock School National Team, while participants received t-shirts and lunch.

Nearby at the Hal Brady Recreation Complex, the Alachua Raiders Football & Cheer teams competed fiercely against the St. Augustine Wildcats at the Hal Brady Recreation Complex – Malphurs Football Field. As all teams made the number 1 seed in their respective divisions, they continued their progress against the Saint Augustine Wildcats as they prepare for the Regional Playoffs this coming Saturday at the City of Alachua’s Legacy Multipurpose Fields.

Santa Fe Youth Soccer also hosted games, bringing excitement as teams near the end of the Fall Season with playoffs on the horizon. Meanwhile, Santa Fe Babe Ruth Softball partnered with RADD Sports to host a 120-team travel softball tournament for high school athletes, drawing teams from across the country, including California, Texas, and Georgia.

Looking ahead, Alachua will host the North Florida Regional Football Playoffs and Santa Fe Youth Soccer’s final regular season games this weekend at the Hal Brady Recreation Complex and Legacy Park this Saturday Nov. 2 and 3, promising another round of thrilling community activities.

Registration is now open for the 399 Sports Winter 2024/2025 Basketball League, with a deadline of Dec. 2.

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