Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Marcus Stokes transfers to Memphis
January 13, 2026
Former University of West Florida quarterback Marcus Stokes has transferred to Division I Memphis.
Latest look at FHSAA regional basketball rankings
January 13, 2026
With a couple of weeks remaining in the regular season, several teams in our coverage area remain among the best in the FHSAA regional rankings.
Take a look at latest FHSAA regional soccer rankings
January 13, 2026
We have reached the final week of the regular season and this set of FHSAA regional soccer rankings are the last before district tournaments begin next week.
Games to keep an eye on this week in Santa Rosa County
January 12, 2026
Another week big games is ahead, with many of them having district and regional implications riding on them.
Here’s a look at some of the top games to watch.
Here’s a look at some of the top games to watch.
Brian Out Loud
January 12, 2026
I might be the only one out there who didn’t enter the transfer portal.
I’m not serious, of course, though all kidding aside, the transfer portal might be as jam packed as ever.
I’m not serious, of course, though all kidding aside, the transfer portal might be as jam packed as ever.
Pace Patriots claim district dual wrestling crown
January 12, 2026
Pace is back on top after winning the District 1-2A team dual wrestling championship on Jan. 8 at Crestview.
Pace’s boys soccer team enjoying turnaround season
January 11, 2026
AJ Bon-Jorno is the area’s leading goal scoring threat for a reason. He simply makes plays.
But his teammates have also played a role in the success Pace’s boys soccer team has enjoyed this season.
But his teammates have also played a role in the success Pace’s boys soccer team has enjoyed this season.
Jaguars, Royals perform well at Rural championship meet
January 11, 2026
Central and Jay turned in strong performances at the Rural State Championship girls weightlifting meet at Wewahitchka on Saturday.
The event serves as a warm-up to the postseason, which begins with the District 1-1A meet on Jan. 21 at Baker.
The event serves as a warm-up to the postseason, which begins with the District 1-1A meet on Jan. 21 at Baker.
Looking ahead to the high school softball and baseball seasons
January 10, 2026
Baseball and softball tryouts are about to take place as it’s almost time to play ball.
Here’s a quick look at the area teams heading into the 2026 season.
Here’s a quick look at the area teams heading into the 2026 season.
Jay, Central joining SSAA for football
January 9, 2026
Jay and Central are headed to the Sunshine State Athletic Association for football, opting to play in its postseason starting this fall.
However, the schools will remain under the Florida High School Athletic Association umbrella in the sport as far as rules and guidelines go.
However, the schools will remain under the Florida High School Athletic Association umbrella in the sport as far as rules and guidelines go.



