Feb 10, 2026
Burkett reaches 1K scoring mark for L.E.A.D. Academy hoops team
Bryse Burkett is only an eighth grader but she’s already reached the 1,000-point milestone.
The L.E.A.D. Academy star hit the achievement in the Lions’ 63-16 District 1-1A tournament win over St. John Paul II on Feb. 3.
The L.E.A.D. Academy star hit the achievement in the Lions’ 63-16 District 1-1A tournament win over St. John Paul II on Feb. 3.
Feb 9, 2026
Milton’s boys basketball team earns spot in regional tourney
Milton’s boys basketball team is headed to the regional tournament for the third year in a row.
The Panthers host Buchholz Saturday night in the opening round of the Region 1-6A tourney.
The Panthers host Buchholz Saturday night in the opening round of the Region 1-6A tourney.
Feb 9, 2026
Regional tourney play ahead for a few area girls basketball teams
Postseason girls basketball gets underway this weekend, and a handful of area teams will be in action.
Navarre, Jay and L.E.A.D. Academy are all headed to the regional tournament.
Navarre, Jay and L.E.A.D. Academy are all headed to the regional tournament.
Feb 8, 2026
A three-peat for the Milton Panther boys basketball team
Sergio and Mateo Robinson are used to winning district championships with the Milton Panthers.
Saturday night’s 72-55 victory over the Tate Aggies put the exclamation on their third consecutive District 1-6A crown, the senior twins joining their teammates in a celebration on the court, hoisting the trophy as the hometown fans cheered.
Saturday night’s 72-55 victory over the Tate Aggies put the exclamation on their third consecutive District 1-6A crown, the senior twins joining their teammates in a celebration on the court, hoisting the trophy as the hometown fans cheered.
Feb 8, 2026
Pace Patriots advance to Sweet 16 in girls soccer
Pace’s girls soccer team made a statement on the road in the opening round of the Region 1-6A tournament Friday night.
Playing against Mandarin in Jacksonville, the Patriots didn’t let the long trip affect them, beating the Mustangs 1-0 to advance to the Sweet 16.
Playing against Mandarin in Jacksonville, the Patriots didn’t let the long trip affect them, beating the Mustangs 1-0 to advance to the Sweet 16.
Feb 8, 2026
It’s a district title four-peat for Jay’s girls basketball team
Jay’s girls basketball team winning district championships is about as close of a guarantee as you can get in sports.
The Royals won their fourth consecutive crown Friday night, defeating Laurel Hill 45-33 at Northview to lock up a playoff bid and homecourt advantage for the regional tournament.
The Royals won their fourth consecutive crown Friday night, defeating Laurel Hill 45-33 at Northview to lock up a playoff bid and homecourt advantage for the regional tournament.
Feb 7, 2026
L.E.A.D. Academy Hoops: Girls win district; boys are runner-up
L.E.A.D. Academy’s girls and boys basketball teams played for District 1-1A titles Friday night in Tallahassee.
The girls claimed a championship in convincing fashion, crushing North Florida Christian 57-10. The boys are a district runner-up after a 73-57 loss to FAMU DRS.
The girls claimed a championship in convincing fashion, crushing North Florida Christian 57-10. The boys are a district runner-up after a 73-57 loss to FAMU DRS.
Feb 6, 2026
Central’s girls basketball team saw growth during 2025-26 season
Central’s girls basketball team was young this season, with no juniors and seniors on the roster.
That made things challenging at times, but through it all, head coach Stephani Perritt saw growth out of her team.
That made things challenging at times, but through it all, head coach Stephani Perritt saw growth out of her team.
Feb 6, 2026
Jaguars battle until end in district tourney game against Baker
Central’s boys basketball team left it all on the floor against Baker Thursday night in a Rural District 1 semifinal.
And head coach Wes Mathews couldn’t be prouder of his team for the effort the Jaguars gave in a 55-52 overtime loss to the Gators.
And head coach Wes Mathews couldn’t be prouder of his team for the effort the Jaguars gave in a 55-52 overtime loss to the Gators.
Feb 6, 2026
Looking back at Jay’s boys basketball season
Jay’s boys basketball team wrapped up its season last Thursday night with a 46-29 loss to Paxton in the Rural District 1 tournament.
The Royals finish the year with a 9-14 record. Despite the challenges, effort was never an issue for Jay, which had only three seniors on the roster.
The Royals finish the year with a 9-14 record. Despite the challenges, effort was never an issue for Jay, which had only three seniors on the roster.















