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Milton’s softball team was once 0-5. Twice in that stretch, the Panthers lost by 15 or more runs.


Lexi Hawthorne, the lone senior, wasn’t about to let the year continue down a hopeless road.

The last time Milton’s boys lacrosse team played against Navarre, the Panthers were overwhelmed in a 17-3 loss.


It was a different game this time as the Panthers played much closer before falling 12-6 Tuesday night at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

Pace’s softball team knows it has a target on its back being the reigning 6A state champion.


And the Patriots were put to the test again in a game against rival Navarre Tuesday night on the road.

Pace’s beach volleyball team is still in the top eight of the latest Region 1-3A rankings.

Jay’s softball team dominated a game against Pace in late March, rolling to a 17-6 victory over the Patriots, who are the reigning 6A state champs and a contender again this year.


The Royals aren’t so bad themselves. Ranked No. 1 in Rural, they appear to be the team to beat so far this season in their classification.

Pace’s flag football team is now the No. 1 team in Region 1-3A while Navarre is just outside the top eight this week.

Jay and Central remain in the top four of the Rural regional rankings while Pace and Milton are among the best in their respective regions as well.

Hayden Tripodi and Anna Barnes have embraced their roles as goal scorers for Milton’s girls lacrosse team.


The two have been leaders in that category this season for the Panthers.

The latest regional rankings are out for softball and Jay, Pace, Navarre and Milton all remain in the top eight of their respective regions.

Ella Nelson has established herself at the college level during her freshman year at Samford and was just named the Southern Conference Player of the Week.