Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Kettler makes decision on where she will play college softball
July 29, 2025
Britten Kettler played a key role in Pace’s run to the state softball final four this past season.
And while she one season left in the sport, the senior standout has already committed to New College of Florida to continue her career.
And while she one season left in the sport, the senior standout has already committed to New College of Florida to continue her career.
Argos dominate preseason All-GSC football selections
July 28, 2025
A total of 15 University of West Florida football players are on the All-Gulf South Conference preseason team.
Brian Out Loud
July 28, 2025
If I told you Erik Harris played seven seasons in the NFL, you’d probably ask me what major college he went to.
If I told you he attended NCAA Division II California University of Pennsylvania, you might say, “No way.”
If I told you he attended NCAA Division II California University of Pennsylvania, you might say, “No way.”
Young Central girls basketball team optimistic about future
July 25, 2025
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.
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.
Argos favorite to win Gulf South Conference in football
July 24, 2025
The University of West Florida football team is picked to win the Gulf South Conference this season.
Milton Panthers ready to see summer work pay off on field
July 22, 2025
Milton’s football team wrapped up summer feeling good about the way things are going for a program aiming to flip the script in a big way in 2025.
Jay’s Ella Nelson found success in first year as college athlete
July 21, 2025
Ella Nelson needed a little time to adapt to college softball. Yet, once she did, the former Jay Royal was back to the form that made her a standout at the high school level.
Nelson finished her first season at Samford hitting .297, one of the best averages on the team, while racking up 35 hits and knocking in 21 runs.
Nelson finished her first season at Samford hitting .297, one of the best averages on the team, while racking up 35 hits and knocking in 21 runs.
Brian Out Loud
July 21, 2025
At first, I wasn’t sure what to think of Teddy Bridgewater’s social media post that ultimately got him into hot water with Miami Northwestern.
Milton’s Faith Cain commits to Sioux Falls for softball
July 21, 2025
Milton softball standout Faith Cain has put in a lot of time and effort to earn a college softball opportunity.
And it paid off last week as the rising senior committed to the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
And it paid off last week as the rising senior committed to the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Summer softball camps in county provide chance to learn
July 20, 2025
Young athletes had a chance to learn more about softball at a pair of camps earlier this month at Gospel Projects in Milton.
The Santa Rosa County Softball Camp held its first June 30-July 2 and wrapped things up with a second camp last week.
The Santa Rosa County Softball Camp held its first June 30-July 2 and wrapped things up with a second camp last week.