How Gainesville’s ‘Everything School’ Built an Athletic Powerhouse

As you drive down NW 39th Avenue in Gainesville, you’ll find a school where the competitiveness in multiple sports never rests. As you sit or chat on campus with Athletic Director Billy Pankey, you feel the pride of the school as he calls it “Buchholz Everything School,” a place where cross country, football, volleyball, basketball and baseball demand excellence. Pankey presents the macro-level blueprint the school has for success. A phone call with basketball coach Elliot Harris shares the grit and dedication the program is built on. The Buchholz Bobcats for the past five years have sustained success in high…