Monthly Archives: May 2022

Newberry Adds Gators to staff

Gator Sports

Former Gators join Newberry staff

Mike Ridaught | Mainstreet Daily News Sports Director
 

The Newberry football program announced the hiring of a pair of former Gator football players to their staff for the upcoming season.

Travis McGriff, who played wide receiver for UF from 1994-1998, and Reid Fleming, who played linebacker for the Gators from 2000-2003, are the Panthers’ new offensive and defensive coordinators, respectively.

“This is an exciting time for Newberry Football, the school and the community,” said Newberry football coach Ed Johnson. “They both bring extensive knowledge, passion, and success to our staff.”

While the pair are new to the varsity staff they have already been a part of the program.

“They both coached our middle school team the past few years and had a lot of success,” Johnson said. “We’re looking forward to having them join us this season.”

This past season the Panthers finished 5-6. They advanced to the Class 1A state playoffs based on their strength of schedule but lost at Bradford (Starke), 51-13, in the opening round.

Johnson is hoping McGriff and Fleming can help strengthen both sides of the ball. This past fall, the Panthers were outscored 337-217.

McGriff, who won a national title with UF in 1996, had his most productive season with the Gators in 1998.

The Gainesville native, who starred at P.K. Yonge, caught 70 passes for 1,357 yards, which is first on the UF single-season list for receiving yards and tied for sixth all time with Chris Doering (1995) and Kadarius Toney (2020) for receptions in a single season.

His 13 catches against South Carolina in 1998 is tied for third on the single-game charts and his 222 yards receiving against the Gamecocks ranks third all time for most receiving yards in a game in Florida football history.

“Travis has a great offensive mind and feel for the game,” Johnson said. “He will work to get our players in the best position possible to have success on the field.”

Fleming was one of the top linebackers in the state coming out of Rutherford (Panama City), which advanced to the 1999 state title game. As a senior at UF, he ranked second among UF linebackers with 68 tackles, which was more than three times his three-year total (22 tackles) entering his senior season.

“Reid is super competitive and organized,” Johnson said. “He fits in perfectly with what we have been doing the past few years on defense. He will have us flying around and being a physical defense on Friday nights.”

Newberry, which will compete in the new Suburban classification this fall (Class 1S, Region 2, District 3), will host Wildwood in the preseason classic on Friday, Aug. 19.

The Panthers open the 2022 regular season at Orlando Christian Prep on Friday, Aug. 26.

Tropical Update 3/31

Weather 
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 PM EDT Tue May 31 2022

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Near the Yucatan Peninsula and Southeastern Gulf of Mexico: 
A large and complex area of low pressure is expected to develop near the Yucatan Peninsula and the northwestern Caribbean Sea in a couple of days, partially related to the remnants of Agatha from the eastern Pacific.  Despite strong upper-level winds over the area, this system is likely to become a tropical depression while it moves northeastward over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and 
southeastern Gulf of Mexico late Thursday or Friday.  

Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall is likely across portions of southeastern Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, and Belize during the next couple of days, spreading across western Cuba, southern Florida, and the Florida Keys on Friday and Saturday.  

Interests in the Yucatan Peninsula, western Cuba, the Florida Keys 
and the Florida Peninsula should monitor the progress of this 
system.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...high...70 percent.

$$

Tropical Update – 3/30

Weather 
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Near the Yucatan Peninsula:
A large and complex area of low pressure is expected to develop 
near the Yucatan Peninsula and the northwestern Caribbean Sea in 
a few days, partially related to the remnants of Hurricane Agatha 
from the eastern Pacific. This system is forecast to move slowly 
eastward or northeastward and gradual development is possible 
by the latter part of this week.  Regardless of development, 
locally heavy rainfall is likely across portions of southern 
Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, and Belize through 
the week. 
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...40 percent.

 

Gainesville Regional Schedule

Gator Sports

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida was handed the No. 13 national seed for the 2022 NCAA Baseball Tournament, as announced by the NCAA Selection Committee on ESPN2 on Monday.

Joining host-program Florida at the Gainesville Regional is No. 2-seed Oklahoma, No. 3-seed Liberty and No. 4-seed Central Michigan. The Gators will take on Central Michigan this upcoming Friday night, June 3, in the second game of the day at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

With the NCAA announcing the complete, 64-team bracket and pairings on Monday, Florida earned a spot in an NCAA Regional for the 37th time in program history. Overall, the 2022 campaign represents the 18th time that Florida has hosted an NCAA Regional, including the second-consecutive bid after hosting in the inaugural season of Condron Family Ballpark last year.

From June 3-6, 64 teams will compete across 16 NCAA Regional sites to determine which 16 programs will advance to NCAA Super Regionals, scheduled for June 10-13.

Complete Schedule for the 2022 NCAA Gainesville Regional
Friday, June 3
Game One: 1 p.m. ET – Liberty vs. Oklahoma (ESPN+)
Game Two: 6:30 p.m. ET – Central Michigan vs. Florida (ESPN+)

Saturday, June 4
Game Three: TBA – Loser Game One vs. Loser Game Two
Game Four: TBA – Winner Game One vs. Winner Game Two

Sunday, June 5
Game Five: TBA – Loser Game Four vs. Winner Game Three
Game Six: TBA – Winner Game Four vs. Winner Game Five

Monday, June 6
Game Seven (if necessary): TBA – Winner Game Six vs. Loser Game Six

Agatha Update 5/30 7am

Weather 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Agatha Intermediate Advisory Number 10A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP012022
700 AM CDT Mon May 30 2022

...AGATHA EXPECTED TO MAKE LANDFALL IN SOUTHERN MEXICO LATER 
TODAY...
...STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE THROUGH THE 
DAY...


SUMMARY OF 700 AM CDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...15.1N 97.3W
ABOUT 65 MI...110 KM SW OF PUERTO ANGEL MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 55 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...964 MB...28.47 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Salina Cruz to Lagunas de Chacahua

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* Salina Cruz eastward to Barra De Tonala

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Salina Cruz eastward to Boca de Pijijiapan
* Lagunas de Chacahua westward to Punta Maldonado

A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area. 

A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible
within the watch area.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area.

Interests elsewhere in southern Mexico should closely monitor the
progress of Agatha.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 700 AM CDT (1200 UTC), the center of Hurricane Agatha was located
near latitude 15.1 North, longitude 97.3 West.  Agatha is moving
toward the northeast near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this general motion is
expected to continue through Tuesday.  On the forecast track, the
center of Agatha will make landfall in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico,
this afternoon or this evening.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 110 mph (175 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Little change in strength is expected today before Agatha
reaches the coast of Oaxaca.  Rapid weakening is expected after
landfall, and Agatha is forecast to dissipate over southeastern
Mexico by late Tuesday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90
miles (150 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 964 mb (28.47 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND:  Hurricane conditions are expected in the hurricane warning
area and possible in the watch area by this afternoon.  Tropical 
storm conditions have begun along the coast of Oaxaca and will 
spread eastward within the warning area through the day.

STORM SURGE:  Storm surge is expected to produce extremely dangerous
coastal flooding in areas of onshore winds near and to the east of
where the center of Agatha makes landfall.  Near the coast, the
surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.

RAINFALL: Agatha will produce heavy rains over portions of southern
Mexico through Tuesday night. The following rainfall amounts are
currently expected:

Mexican state of Oaxaca: 10 to 16 inches, with isolated maximum
amounts of 20 inches possible. Life-threatening flash flooding and
mudslides may occur.

Mexican state of Chiapas: 5 to 10 inches, with isolated maximum
amounts of 15 inches possible. Life-threatening flash flooding and
mudslides may occur.

Mexican states of Veracruz, Tabasco and eastern portions of
Guerrero: 2 to 4 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches
possible.

SURF:  Large swells generated by Agatha will affect the coast of
southern Mexico during the next day or two.  These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.

Tropical Update, 5/29 8pm

Weather 
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Near the Yucatan Peninsula:
A large and complex area of low pressure is expected to develop 
across Central America, the Yucatan Peninsula, and the southwest 
Gulf of Mexico in a few days, partially related to the remnants of 
Hurricane Agatha from the eastern Pacific. Some gradual development 
is possible within this system in the far southwest Gulf of Mexico 
by mid-week or in the northwest Caribbean by the latter part of this 
week as the larger low complex drifts eastward or northeastward. 
Regardless of development, locally heavy rains will be possible 
across southern Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, and Belize 
through the week. 
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...30 percent.

Agatha Advisory # 8

Weather 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Agatha Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP012022
400 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

...AGATHA ALMOST A MAJOR HURRICANE...
...WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DETERIORATING IN SOUTHERN
MEXICO TONIGHT...


SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...14.1N 98.7W
ABOUT 185 MI...295 KM SW OF PUERTO ANGEL MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 1 MPH...2 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...964 MB...28.47 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Salina Cruz to Lagunas de Chacahua

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* Salina Cruz eastward to Barra De Tonala

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Salina Cruz eastward to Boca de Pijijiapan
* Lagunas de Chacahua westward to Punta Maldonado

A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. Preparations to
protect life and property should be rushed to completion.

A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible
within the watch area.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area.

Interests elsewhere in southern Mexico should closely monitor the
progress of Agatha.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Agatha was located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 98.7 West. Agatha is drifting to the northeast near 1 mph (2 km/h), and a faster northeastward motion is expected to begin tonight.  On the forecast track,the center of Agatha will make landfall in southern Mexico Monday afternoon or evening.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 110 mph (175 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is expected during the next 12 to 24 hours and Agatha is forecast to become a major 
hurricane when it reaches the coast of southern Mexico on Monday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km).

The minimum central pressure based on data from the Air Force 
Hurricane Hunter aircraft is 964 mb (28.47 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND:  Hurricane conditions are expected in the hurricane warning
area and possible in the watch area on Monday, with tropical storm
conditions beginning tonight or early Monday.

STORM SURGE:  Storm surge is expected to produce extremely dangerous coastal flooding in areas of onshore winds near and to the east of where the center of Agatha makes landfall.  Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.

RAINFALL: Agatha will produce heavy rains over portions of southern Mexico through Tuesday night. The following rainfall amounts are currently expected:

Mexican state of Oaxaca: 10 to 16 inches, with isolated maximum
amounts of 20 inches possible. Life-threatening flash flooding and
mudslides may occur.

Mexican state of Chiapas: 5 to 10 inches, with isolated maximum
amounts of 15 inches possible. Life-threatening flash flooding and
mudslides may occur.

Eastern portions of the Mexican state of Guerrero: 2 to 6 inches,
with isolated maximum amounts of 10 inches possible.
Life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides may occur.

Mexican states of VeraCruz and Tabasco: 2 to 4 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches possible.

SURF:  Large swells generated by Agatha will affect the coast of
southern Mexico during the next couple of days.  These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.