Apr 26, 2024
Jay Royals hoping for another postseason run in softball
A state final four team the past three seasons, including a title run in 2022, Jay’s softball team is hoping to add to its tradition of success.
The sixth-ranked Royals went into this week seeking their fourth consecutive District 1-1A crown and another ticket to the regional.
The sixth-ranked Royals went into this week seeking their fourth consecutive District 1-1A crown and another ticket to the regional.
Apr 25, 2024
21 wins is ‘no small feat’ for Central’s baseball team
Central has put together a season to remember. The Jaguars have 21 wins. Their only two losses have come against traditional power Pensacola Catholic.
Apr 25, 2024
Pace beach volleyball team optimistic about future
Pace had quite a first season in beach volleyball.
The Patriots not only finished the season with a winning record, but they also played in the District 1-1A tournament.
The Patriots not only finished the season with a winning record, but they also played in the District 1-1A tournament.
Apr 24, 2024
Heavener, Hasting lead way as win streak continues for Pace
Jayden Heavener is considered one of the top pitchers in the nation.
She lived up to that reputation again Tuesday night, throwing her seventh no-hitter of the season as the Patriots blanked Navarre 13-0 in their final District 1-6A game of the season.
She lived up to that reputation again Tuesday night, throwing her seventh no-hitter of the season as the Patriots blanked Navarre 13-0 in their final District 1-6A game of the season.
Apr 24, 2024
Pace punches ticket to flag football regional final
Pace’s flag football team was caught in the grip of a losing streak late in the regular season.
Life is a lot different now for the Patriots. They seem to have hit their stride, clicking on both sides of the ball and making noise in the postseason.
Life is a lot different now for the Patriots. They seem to have hit their stride, clicking on both sides of the ball and making noise in the postseason.
Apr 23, 2024
Once a national champ at UWF, Austin Reed now set for potential NFL opportunity
Austin Reed led the University of West Florida to an NCAA Division II national championship in 2019.
Five years later, he could hear his name called in the 2024 NFL Draft this weekend.
Five years later, he could hear his name called in the 2024 NFL Draft this weekend.
Apr 23, 2024
Team bond instrumental in Pace’s weightlifting success
Weightlifting is technically an individual sport, but the Pace Patriots have made it a team sport, and that has paid off big time.
Pace won its first boys state championship since 2021 on April 19 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
Pace won its first boys state championship since 2021 on April 19 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
Apr 23, 2024
Milton has no plans to be a ‘one-hit wonder’ in boys weightlifting
Four years ago, Milton was not on the radar as a legit title contender in boys weightlifting.
Oh, how times have changed.
Oh, how times have changed.
Apr 21, 2024
Lifters from Jay and Central compete at 1A state weightlifting meet
For three area small school weightlifters, their 2024 season ended on the biggest stage Saturday.
Jay’s Matthew Hendricks and Chase Dooley, along with Central’s Corbin James, competed at the FHSAA 1A state weightlifting meet at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
Jay’s Matthew Hendricks and Chase Dooley, along with Central’s Corbin James, competed at the FHSAA 1A state weightlifting meet at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
Apr 20, 2024
Milton Panthers earn runner-up honors at state weightlifting meet
Bryson Brown tied for first last year at the FHSAA 3A state weightlifting meet but had to settle for second after weighing more than his opponent.
The junior Milton Panther wasn’t about to be denied a second time Friday at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
The junior Milton Panther wasn’t about to be denied a second time Friday at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.