Aug 8, 2025
Year two on football field is ahead for Makos
Lighthouse Christian College begins year two of its football program this fall, with Dave Wilson taking the helm of the program.
Wilson is excited about the year ahead.
Wilson is excited about the year ahead.
Aug 8, 2025
Hope remains for use of fireworks at football games
A new spark of hope has been provided for fireworks at Pace football games in 2025.
While the Santa Rosa County School District is keeping its ban on fireworks on school property, a request will be made to use county owned property near the Pace library for the launch point of the display.
While the Santa Rosa County School District is keeping its ban on fireworks on school property, a request will be made to use county owned property near the Pace library for the launch point of the display.
Aug 7, 2025
Team USA dreaming big at Weber’s Skate World
Torrie Weber and Jazzy Foster have spent a ton of energy and effort during a training session with Team USA here on the state of the art outdoor inline track at Weber’s Skate World in Milton.
The heat is brutal. So is the humidity. But the work has to get done as the team trains in preparation for the World Championships in China next month.
The heat is brutal. So is the humidity. But the work has to get done as the team trains in preparation for the World Championships in China next month.
Aug 6, 2025
Griffith among kickers named to Fred Mitchell Award Watch List
Reice Griffith enters the 2025 college football season as one of the nation’s best kickers.
A former Pace standout who is now kicking at Mercer, Griffith is one of 35 on the Fred Mitchell Award preseason watch list.
A former Pace standout who is now kicking at Mercer, Griffith is one of 35 on the Fred Mitchell Award preseason watch list.
Aug 5, 2025
Six Pace flag football players named to all-state team
Pace’s flag football team had six players land a spot on the Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-State team, including first-team selections Amaya Pablo and Emily Good.
Kenna Pacitti, Maci McGinnis and Josie Arthur all earned second-team honors while Meagan Taylor was an honorable mention pick.
Kenna Pacitti, Maci McGinnis and Josie Arthur all earned second-team honors while Meagan Taylor was an honorable mention pick.
Aug 4, 2025
Ethan McDonald looks back on first season of college basketball
Ethan McDonald couldn’t have asked for a better first season of college basketball, playing for a Pensacola State men’s basketball team that made nationals at the junior college level.
The former Jay Royal shared his thoughts on that experience earlier this summer.
The former Jay Royal shared his thoughts on that experience earlier this summer.
Aug 3, 2025
Huntingdon’s Mike Turk a consistent winner, difference maker
Mike Turk has roamed the sideline at Huntingdon College for more than 20 years as the head football coach, winning games and impacting lives at one of the nation’s more successful NCAA Division III programs.
Consistent success has been a big part of his story.
Consistent success has been a big part of his story.
Aug 2, 2025
No more fireworks allowed at high school football games
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.
Pace is the most notable school affected as it has had a pregame tradition of fireworks for at least 30 years.
Aug 2, 2025
Jay’s football team ready to hit ground running in 2025
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.
Head coach Brian Watson plans to build upon the strength of past teams to pave a path to success.
Aug 1, 2025
Reigning district champion Pace Patriots ready for another year
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.
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.