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Jay head coach Brian Watson will tell you homecoming is a big deal in town. And while he’s happy everyone was able to enjoy it, he’s also happy it’s now history.

That’s because homecoming can bring extra distractions to game week, though the Royals seemed just fine rolling past Lighthouse Private Christian Academy 42-8 at Merle V. North Stadium Friday night.

Even on a day when the University of Florida might have not been at its best early on, the Argos made the big plays when it mattered most against Delta State in a crucial Gulf South Conference showdown.

Milton’s football team went into Friday night’s game against Crestview hoping to notch its first win since early September.

But the tough season continued for the Panthers despite an early lead as they fell 49-22 to the Bulldogs at Hurley Manning Field.

Jay is headed to the volleyball postseason.

The Royals were selected for the the Region 1-1A tournament Saturday morning.

Pace could have folded when it was down two scores Friday night, trailing Navarre 17-6 with 3:50 to play in the third quarter.

Instead, Pace fought back in this key District 1-4S showdown with the Raiders, taking the lead at one point and having one last shot to win it at the end.

Check out the latest area football stats. Stats updated based on MaxPreps as of Oct. 20.

Check out the latest area volleyball stats. Stats are updated based on MaxPreps as of Oct. 20.

The Jay Royals are the district runner-up in District 1-A after falling in three sets to Baker, which won its 21st consecutive district crown Thursday night in Jay.

The Royals lost the match 25-13, 25-19 and 25-15.

Pace faces its biggest test of the season so far when it takes on Navarre Friday night while Jay and Milton are both looking to get back on the winning track.

The Panthers take on Crestview at home, hoping to snap a four-game losing streak, while the Royals welcome Lighthouse Private Christian Academy to town and take aim at ending a three-game slide.

Brian Simmons talked over the cheers of his Milton teammates, who were encouraging another swimmer during an event at the Santa Rosa County Meet earlier this month.

It’s one of the Panther swimmers’ favorite things about the sport.