Fireworks won’t be lighting up the sky above any high school football stadiums this season in Santa Rosa County after a ban was put in place Friday by the school district.
Pace is the most notable school affected as it has had a pregame tradition of fireworks for at least 30 years.
Jay’s football team is aiming for another winning season and playoff appearance in 2025.
Head coach Brian Watson plans to build upon the strength of past teams to pave a path to success.
Pace’s football team nearly advanced to the regional final last season, losing a heartbreaker on the road against Buchholz.
The returning players haven’t forgotten the 34-24 loss and are driven to play in the postseason again while also eyeing a repeat as district champs.
Britten Kettler played a key role in Pace’s run to the state softball final four this past season.
And while she has one season left in the sport, the senior standout has already committed to New College of Florida to continue her career.
A young Central girls basketball team hasn’t let its inexperience slow them down.
The Jaguars spent the month of June playing games and working on their skills as they put in more preparation ahead of their first season under the direction of Jaguar alum Stephani Perritt.
