Sports Archive

Matt Wood once worked on the south end of Santa Rosa County as a coach. He’s back now as Soundside’s first head softball coach and is excited about the opportunity.

Week one of the high school season is complete.

Here’s a look back at the first week and what is ahead for Navarre, Pace, Central, Jay and Milton.

Central made its share of history last season, and it made a little more last Friday night, winning its first season opener in program history.

The Jaguars rolled over Graceville 37-6 to start the season 1-0 for the first time.

Wet conditions posed a rough obstacle for the Pace Patriots to overcome in their season opener against the Fairhope Pirates.

A slow start changed quickly after a dropped snap by the Pirates turned into a long touchdown by Caden Shoemaker, beginning the Patriots’ journey to a 41-0 victory.

To kick off the 2026 football season, Jay traveled to Baker for the latest installment of the War on Highway 4.

When the two squads met on the field after a 45-minute lightning delay, it was one-way traffic for the Royals as they topped the Gators 35-6.

A blocked punt early on against Pensacola Catholic proved to be tough for the Milton Panthers to overcome.

The difficult moment in the first quarter led to a quick touchdown for the Crusaders and Milton never got on track offensively in a 20-0 loss Thursday night in their season opener on the road.

Milton grad Corliss Waitman is now with the San Francisco 49ers.

The 49ers signed him earlier this month and he’s the first left-footed punter the team has had since Joe Prokop in 1991.

Week one of the high school football season is here and it’s time to play games that count.

Milton gets things started tonight with a road game against Pensacola Catholic. Pace hosts Fairhope, Central welcomes in Graceville and Jay battles Baker on the road.

Pensacola State’s volleyball team enters the 2026 season ranked No. 8 in NJCAA Division II.

Darby Godwin and Aubreigh Nelson played a key role in Jay’s run to the regional final in volleyball last season.

Now, as seniors, the duo is hoping to help pave the way for another big year for the Royals.