{"id":159552,"date":"2026-02-18T09:40:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T09:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/159552\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T09:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T09:40:11","slug":"scenes-from-spring-sports-media-day-at-riverside-ymca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/159552\/","title":{"rendered":"Scenes from spring sports media day at Riverside YMCA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chase Staley, Turner Farah, Olivia Hartung, Skylair Asberry, Santana Ruff and Jazmine Ramos-Merced of Baldwin at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Jackson, Taryn Hill, Aniyamarie Gray and Jaquan Reed at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From University Christian, Calvin Orth, Mason McLeod and Corbin Ellis at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.Lyla Holtman, Melanie Patterson, Nala Redd, Jaidyn Rodgers and Riley Howington of Menendez at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Middleburg, Emma Ward and Bayleigh Girgis\u00a0at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Bolles, Aleda Cashwell, Anna Giordano, Rylan Baker and Greer Boree at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Fletcher, Kannon Cowgill, Abbi Heilmann, Matthew Weidle and Jake McAlister at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Nease, Emma Stewart, Sydney Davis and Ella Dunn at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Mandarin, Sean Ryan, Kyla Skinner, Madilyn Willingham, Alanna DeJesus and Samuel Smedley at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Fleming Island, Caden Schwartz, Daisy Fletcher and Ashlyn Madine at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Beachside, Derek Ochoa, Coach Jason Smith and Zack Gwaltney at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Bartram Trail, Parker Wiechens, Jack Doherty, Reya Berkman, Tess Berkman and Reese Morton at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.Calya Smith of Paxon and Narayia Thompson of Sandalwood\u00a0at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Bishop Snyder, Enrika Cajuste, Chloe Gotto, Mardy Williams and Tripp Hannah\u00a0at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Wolfson, Amil Ayoub, Emily Myers, Luella Legene, Scarlett Miller and Emerson Mercer\u00a0at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Tocoi Creek, Nate Wade, Ayden Ramos, Jackson Sizemore, Tommy Glasspoole and Kaleb Stockwell at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Fernandina Beach, Merritt Young, Gabby Gillespie and Rylee Murallo at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Baker County, Ly\u2019Nasia Green, Baleigh Shields, Callie Holland, Kaitlyn Holland, Camdyn Hendricks, Maxamus Leonard and Blane Chauncey\u00a0at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Atlantic Coast, Kamiyah Malone, Aniya George, Emma Cano, Georgia Wicker and Tyson Manley at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Beachside, Mallie Meadows and Kyleigh Kendall at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From First Coast, Ryan Barnes, Coleman Edmonds, Zachary Sandell and Hayden Carns\u00a0at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Episcopal, Riley Valent, Cael Thoresen and Brooke McCoy at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Clay, JC Rosette. Lukas Moore, Teagan Moses, Charlotte Andrus and Cora Parker at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From West Nassau, Fisher Bennett, Adam Blackall, Braden Goff, Lauren Rosepiler and Teagan Harter\u00a0at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.From Keystone Heights, Amberlea Wagner, Kadence Massey and Ashlyn Brown\u00a0at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 ldQoSP\">News4JAX<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 eUNKoh\">Chase Staley, Turner Farah, Olivia Hartung, Skylair Asberry, Santana Ruff and Jazmine Ramos-Merced of Baldwin at High School 9:12 media day at the Riverside YMCA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Spring sports are in full swing for athletes in the area, and Tuesday\u2019s annual High School 9:12 media day at the Winston Family YMCA in Riverside served as the launching point to talk about those seasons. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Athletes from dozens of area schools spent the morning making the media rounds. News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney captured the day in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out athletes at media day. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorJustin Barney headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/YZYINYEDP5DTPJQ7HZSUC3AOWM\/\" title=\"View Justin Barney&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Barney<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Justin Barney joined News4Jax in February 2019, but he\u2019s been covering sports on the First Coast for more than 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>Mortgate rates dip to the 5% range for the first time since 2023<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>Mortgate rates dip to the 5% range for the first time since 2023Working in the garden to get ready for Spring<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:37<\/p>\n<p>Working in the garden to get ready for SpringJacksonville TikToker uncovers account posting women, children without their consent<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:53<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville TikToker uncovers account posting women, children without their consentLocal civil rights leader talks history and legacy of Jesse Jackson<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:44<\/p>\n<p>Local civil rights leader talks history and legacy of Jesse Jackson2026 High School 9:12 Media Day<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n<p>2026 High School 9:12 Media DayHigh School Media Day 9:12<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:58<\/p>\n<p>High School Media Day 9:12Abuse, neglect allegations prompt request for state to investigate Union County Animal Control<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:28<\/p>\n<p>Abuse, neglect allegations prompt request for state to investigate Union County Animal ControlEpiscopal Boys Soccer Prepares for Semis<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:53<\/p>\n<p>Episcopal Boys Soccer Prepares for SemisIt might feel like Spring today, but hold off on planting: More cold is coming<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>It might feel like Spring today, but hold off on planting: More cold is comingPassion 4 Pets: London is looking for a furever home<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:02<\/p>\n<p>Passion 4 Pets: London is looking for a furever homeAccused gunman in murder-for-hire case withdraws guilty plea<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:31<\/p>\n<p>Accused gunman in murder-for-hire case withdraws guilty pleaIncreased focus on teen &#8216;takeovers&#8217; to make sure they don&#8217;t get out of control<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:16<\/p>\n<p>Increased focus on teen &#8216;takeovers&#8217; to make sure they don&#8217;t get out of controlJacksonville family loses everything in electrical fire at home of 18 years <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:46<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville family loses everything in electrical fire at home of 18 years Green Cove Springs couple to bike to DC for screening reform<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>Green Cove Springs couple to bike to DC for screening reform\u2018He\u2019s a complete miracle\u2019: Jacksonville toddler makes full recovery after near-drowning<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:47<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He\u2019s a complete miracle\u2019: Jacksonville toddler makes full recovery after near-drowningPaid parking has officially begun in downtown Fernandina Beach<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:42<\/p>\n<p>Paid parking has officially begun in downtown Fernandina BeachThis week is a good window to get your pruning started ahead of Spring<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:15<\/p>\n<p>This week is a good window to get your pruning started ahead of SpringCity leaders, community react to chaos outside Avenues Mall over weekend<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>City leaders, community react 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