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🦈 Athlete of the Week: Madelyn Tulloch Makes Waves at District Championships!

Ponte Vedra Swimming's Madelyn Tulloch delivered an outstanding performance at the Class 3A District 3 Championships, earning our Athlete of the Week honors! Madelyn captured the District Championship in the 100 Butterfly (56.47) and finished district runner-up in the 50 Freestyle (24.92). She also helped power the Sharks to two additional district titles as a member of the championship 200 Medley Relay (1:52.12) and 400 Freestyle Relay (3:39.84) teams. With three district championships and a runner-up finish, Madelyn showcased her tremendous speed, versatility, and competitive spirit. Her performances helped lead the way for Ponte Vedra Swimming as the Sharks continue their postseason journey. Congratulations, Madelyn, on an incredible championship meet! Go Sharks!

Sharks Show Heart in Battle of the Bridge, Rally from 21 Down

Ponte Vedra Football | October 23, 2026

The Ponte Vedra Sharks delivered an impressive offensive performance Friday night, overcoming an early 21-point deficit and battling to a 35–35 tie in the second half before ultimately falling 49–35 in the annual Battle of the Bridge.

Quarterback Carter Sole put together one of his strongest performances of the season, completing 33 of 51 passes for 425 yards, his second 400-yard passing game of the year. Sole led an explosive passing attack that helped the Sharks erase a 21–0 deficit with three touchdowns in just three and a half minutes during the second quarter.

Junior wide receiver Cade Turner turned in a spectacular performance, hauling in 12 receptions for 207 yards, including touchdown catches of 64 and 33 yards in the third quarter. Turner was a consistent deep threat and a major contributor to Ponte Vedra's comeback.

Tucker Henderson also delivered a career-highlight performance, recording 11 receptions for 128 yards. Together, Turner and Henderson combined for 23 receptions and 335 receiving yards, accounting for nearly 79% of Sole's passing yardage.

One of the game's most exciting sequences came in the third quarter when Sole connected with Turner for a 64-yard touchdown. Senior kicker Noah Ash then executed a successful onside kick, giving the Sharks another possession. Just 22 seconds after the first score, Sole found Turner again for a 33-yard touchdown, bringing Ponte Vedra back to a 35–35 tie.

The Sharks continued fighting throughout the fourth quarter, advancing to the 1-yard line with an opportunity to tie the game. Although the comeback ultimately fell short, Ponte Vedra demonstrated tremendous determination and offensive explosiveness.

Sharks by the Numbers

The Sharks (3–6) return to action Friday, October 30, hosting Creekside at 7 p.m. in their regular-season finale. With postseason positioning still at stake, Ponte Vedra will look to build on Friday's offensive performance and finish the regular season strong.

Shark Pride. Victory with Honor.

SHARKS SWEEP DISTRICT SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Ponte Vedra Boys and Girls Capture Class 3A District 3 Titles

The Ponte Vedra Sharks made a statement at the 2026 FHSAA Class 3A District 3 Swimming Championships in Gainesville, capturing both the boys' and girls' district championships!

The Sharks delivered an outstanding team performance, combining individual district titles, relay victories, and impressive finishes throughout the meet.

Lady Sharks Dominate the Pool

The Ponte Vedra girls were especially impressive, sweeping all three relay championships.

• 200 Medley Relay – 1st (1:52.12): Makenna Biernacki, Ava Pell, Madelyn Tulloch, and Mikayla Costello.

• 200 Freestyle Relay – 1st (1:40.78): Lily Ewer, Lillian Ritchie, Mikayla Costello, and Makenna Biernacki.

• 400 Freestyle Relay – 1st (3:39.84): Lily Ewer, Marianna Myers, Ava Pell, and Madelyn Tulloch.

Individually, the Sharks added several district championships:

• Makenna Biernacki: District champion in the 50 Freestyle (24.70).

• Madelyn Tulloch: District champion in the 100 Butterfly (56.47), runner-up in the 50 Freestyle (24.92).

• Ava Pell: District champion in the 200 Individual Medley (2:14.20), third in the 100 Freestyle (54.85).

• Mikayla Costello: District champion in the 100 Breaststroke (1:07.76), fourth in the 50 Freestyle (25.50).

Additional standout performances included Lily Ewer, who finished second in the 100 Freestyle (54.37) and fourth in the 200 Freestyle (1:57.41). Marianna Myers placed second in the 100 Breaststroke (1:09.06) and fifth in the 200 Freestyle (1:57.84).

Charlotte Leiby added a third-place finish in the 500 Freestyle (5:21.24), while Abigail Wheeler finished third in the 100 Breaststroke (1:09.84).

Sharks Boys Bring Home District Championship

The Ponte Vedra boys matched the girls' championship effort with strong performances across the board.

The 200 Medley Relay team of Aaron Yang, Jude Witek-Umansky, Chase Kendall, and Joaquin Anunciacion captured the district championship in 1:41.11.

The boys also earned runner-up finishes in both freestyle relays:

• 200 Freestyle Relay – 2nd (1:32.07): Joaquin Anunciacion, Parker Scarborough, Colin Anunciacion, and Beau Barry.

• 400 Freestyle Relay – 2nd (3:17.88): Beau Barry, Chase Kendall, Colin Anunciacion, and Aaron Yang.

Individual highlights included:

• Aaron Yang: District champion in the 100 Backstroke (53.00), runner-up in the 100 Freestyle (48.59).

• Theodore Connelly: District champion in the 100 Breaststroke (1:01.10), sixth in the 200 Freestyle (1:51.84).

• Chase Kendall: Runner-up in both the 200 Freestyle (1:44.76) and 500 Freestyle (4:35.17).

• Beau Barry: Runner-up in the 50 Freestyle (22.53), fifth in the 100 Freestyle (49.89).

• Joaquin Anunciacion: Third in the 50 Freestyle (22.59), seventh in the 100 Freestyle (50.10).

• Samuel Wolf: Second in the 100 Breaststroke (1:03.39), fifth in the 200 Individual Medley (2:07.73).

Championship Tradition Continues

Two teams. Two district championships. One Shark family!

The district sweep reflects the depth, commitment, and competitive excellence of the Ponte Vedra swimming program. From veteran leaders to talented underclassmen, the Sharks stepped up when it mattered most.

Congratulations to our boys' and girls' district champions! The Sharks continue to set the standard for excellence in and out of the pool.

GO SHARKS! 🦈

Ponte Vedra Volleyball Closes Impressive Season with Regional Semifinal Appearance

The Sideline | October 25, 2026

The Ponte Vedra Sharks wrapped up another successful volleyball season, finishing with an 18-5 overall record, a district championship, and an appearance in the FHSAA Class 5A Region 1 semifinals. Under head coach Tyler Walker, the Sharks demonstrated offensive efficiency, balanced contributions, and outstanding teamwork throughout their postseason run.

Regional Quarterfinals – Ponte Vedra 3, Leon 0

Ponte Vedra delivered a dominant performance Wednesday night, sweeping Leon 25-16, 25-15, and 25-17. The Sharks recorded an impressive .347 team hitting percentage and averaged 12 kills per set, controlling the match from start to finish.

Junior Vivienne Woodbury powered the offense with 16 kills, five digs, and two aces. Junior setter Jenna Hahnemann distributed 30 assists and collected five digs, while Lexie Ward added four service aces. The victory extended the Sharks' winning streak to five matches.

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Regional Semifinals – Middleburg 3, Ponte Vedra 1

Saturday's regional semifinal featured a rematch between two familiar opponents. Ponte Vedra opened with a thrilling 26-24 first-set victory, but Middleburg rallied to take the next three sets, 25-18, 25-16, and 25-20.

The loss ended Ponte Vedra's postseason run, but not before the Sharks had established themselves among the top programs in Class 5A.

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Latest accessible MaxPreps team and player statistics, as of October 25

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Lily Keeley

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A Season to Celebrate

Ponte Vedra's success was fueled by Woodbury's attacking ability, Keeley's efficiency at the net, Hahnemann's leadership directing the offense, and Rihlmann's defensive consistency. The Sharks captured the district title and advanced to the regional semifinals, continuing the program's tradition of excellence.

Congratulations to Coach Tyler Walker, his staff, and the entire team on an outstanding 2026 season. Thank you to our seniors for their commitment and leadership.

Victory With Honor. Go Sharks!

Sharks Cross Country Shines at New World Fall Spectacular

Luke Ross Leads Boys with Top-10 Finish; Girls Place 8th Overall

The Ponte Vedra Sharks cross country teams turned in strong performances Saturday, October 17, at the New World Fall Spectacular in Jacksonville, highlighted by an outstanding race from Luke Ross and a top-10 team finish from the girls.

Boys Elite – Ross Leads the Charge

Luke Ross delivered another impressive performance, finishing 8th overall in 15:10 against a competitive field. Ross earned fifth place in team scoring and continued to establish himself as one of the Sharks' top performers this season.

Logan Hunt followed with a time of 16:24, while Colin Bovee finished just two seconds behind at 16:26. Aiden Killoran (16:52) and Jack Feather (16:58) rounded out the Sharks' top five, giving Ponte Vedra five runners under 17 minutes.

Hayden Busch (17:20) and Benjamin Kimber (17:31) completed the varsity scoring lineup. The Sharks finished 19th overall with 532 points in the Boys Elite division.

Girls Elite – Sharks Earn Top-10 Team Finish

The Ponte Vedra girls put together a strong team performance, finishing 8th overall with 326 points.

Piper Ross led the Sharks with an outstanding 18:36, finishing 25th overall. Olivia Kaminsky followed in 19:08, with Savannah Lavasser crossing the line in 19:22.

Cailyn Douglas continued her strong season with a 19:47 finish, while Phoebe Litwack (20:07) rounded out the scoring five. Rio Ossi also clocked 20:07, followed by Barbara Ross at 20:33.

The girls demonstrated solid depth, placing four runners under 20 minutes and six at 20:07 or faster.

Sharks Building Momentum

With Luke Ross leading the boys and Piper Ross setting the pace for the girls, Ponte Vedra continues to show competitive performances as the championship portion of the season approaches. The Sharks will look to build on these results as they prepare for postseason competition.

Fins Up! 🦈

LADY SHARKS FINAL MATCH PLAY COMPETITION OF THE SEASON CANCELED Ponte Vedra Girls Golf match with Fernandina High on Wednesday was canceled as PV finishes the match play season with a stellar 8-1 record. The Lady Sharks move into the playoff season with the Districts Playoffs Monday at Eagle Landing GC. Ponte Vedra welcomes the challenge as they look to take on the top teams in their state classification in what they hope will lead to a trip to the State Championship.

The Ponte Vedra Boys Golf team delivered another strong performance this weekend, earning a third-place finish at the Bishop Moore Catholic Invitational in Orlando. Competing against a talented field, the Sharks posted a team score of 584 (+3), finishing just two strokes behind runner-up Lake Mary (582). First Academy of Orlando claimed the championship with a 562.

Senior Jake Mason led the Sharks, finishing tied for 8th individually with a 143 (-1). Senior James Nagle and junior Maxwell Morgan also delivered impressive performances, each shooting 146 (+2) to finish tied for 12th. Senior Ryder Averdick added a 149 (even par) to finish 20th, while senior Ellis Masotti contributed a 164 (+8).

With three golfers finishing among the top 12 and four in the top 20, Ponte Vedra continues to demonstrate the depth and talent that makes the Sharks a strong postseason contender.

Congratulations to our Sharks on another outstanding tournament performance!

Ponte Vedra High School is excited to join schools across the St. Johns County School District in partnering with Honest Game to help our student-athletes prepare for opportunities in college athletics. Honest Game provides personalized academic eligibility tracking, helping students, families, coaches, and counselors understand college athletic requirements, monitor progress, and identify potential academic gaps early. With clearer guidance on coursework and eligibility, this partnership will support informed academic planning, strengthen collaboration between athletics and counseling, and help our Sharks take ownership of their futures—connecting success in the classroom with opportunities to compete at the next level.

The purpose of the Student-Athlete Registration Fee is to help combat the rising costs associated with operating a high school athletics department. This fee will help cover the following expenses:

• Transportation to regular season athletic competitions
• Game officials
• FHSAA membership and other fees
• Field and facility maintenance
• Sports Medicine
• Security and ambulance service

The fee will be as follows: $75.00 Per Sport

"To lend moral, physical and financial support to all athletic programs and events of Ponte Vedra High School."

Please click the above link for membership benefits.

The School Board of St. Johns County supports FHSAA Policy 9.9 in regards to Name, Image, and Likeness.(NIL) The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the use of student-athletes name, image and likeness that it does not (1) interrupt the school day for students; (2) reference the school name, school team, school logo nor school mascot; (3) use any school uniforms; (4) use any school facilities; (5) reference any school awards won by the student-athlete; (6) feature practice or game film; (7) influence attendance at a specific school.

We are excited to partner with Playon Sports for provide our fans a one stop opportunity to buy tickets, follow maxpreps results and watch our events on the NFHS network.

Attention, Shark seniors! The Gator Bowl Charities Award of Excellence Scholarship, presented by Momentum Transportation, offers $2,500 to eligible Northeast Florida student-athletes in the Class of 2027. Applicants must have a 3.5 or higher GPA, participate in a JV or varsity sport, and be involved in extracurricular activities. Apply by November 1 at 11:59 p.m. at TaxSlayerGatorBowl.com/Scholarship.

SPORTSMANSHIP IS DEFINED AS:

• Playing fair
• Following the rules of the game
• Respecting the judgment of referees and officials
• Treating opponents with respect

Some people define good sportsmanship as the "golden rule" of sports — in other words, treating the people you play with and against as you'd like to be treated yourself. You demonstrate good sportsmanship when you show respect for yourself, your teammates, and your opponents, for the coaches on both sides, and for the referees, judges, and other officials.

But sportsmanship isn't just reserved for the people on the field. Cheerleaders, fans, and parents also need to be aware of how they behave during competition. Sportsmanship is a style and an attitude, and it can have a positive influence on everyone around you!