Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Brian Out Loud
November 20, 2024
Flipping commitments is a common thing in collegiate athletics. An athlete might decide in July that North Carolina is the place for him to play.
And then a few months later, an athlete might say, ‘I’d rather take my talents to Auburn or Alabama.’
And then a few months later, an athlete might say, ‘I’d rather take my talents to Auburn or Alabama.’
Milton’s Treymar Jones is a ‘hooper at heart’
November 19, 2024
Milton basketball star Treymar Jones grew up playing football and basketball, but he’s ‘always been a hooper at heart.’
And there is no question the senior’s heart is where the hoop is, this game allowing him a chance to leave real life behind.
And there is no question the senior’s heart is where the hoop is, this game allowing him a chance to leave real life behind.
Emily (Madril) Sams’ soccer success serves as inspiration
November 18, 2024
Emily (Madril) Sams has established herself as one of the nation’s best soccer players.
This past summer, she was in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, winning a gold medal as an alternate on the United States Women’s National Team.
This past summer, she was in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, winning a gold medal as an alternate on the United States Women’s National Team.
Pace’s Joeseph Skipworth flips college commitment
November 17, 2024
Pace football standout Joeseph Skipworth has flipped his commitment.
Once bound for Kansas, the senior tight end announced over the weekend that he’s committing to Mississippi State instead.
Once bound for Kansas, the senior tight end announced over the weekend that he’s committing to Mississippi State instead.
Pace football star Tylon Lee headlines all-district picks
November 17, 2024
Tylon Lee headlined a list of Pace players who earned spots on the Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-District 1 team.
Scoreboard says it all as Pace wins FHSAA playoff opener
November 16, 2024
Players hung around after the game ended last Friday night, talking with family and friends on the field. They smiled. They posed for pictures. And yes, they celebrated.
All the while the marching band cranked out the music, including a fitting song in ‘All I Do is Win.’ Fitting because the Patriots won big, crushing Oviedo 49-21 in a Region 1-6A quarterfinal.
All the while the marching band cranked out the music, including a fitting song in ‘All I Do is Win.’ Fitting because the Patriots won big, crushing Oviedo 49-21 in a Region 1-6A quarterfinal.
Area volleyball players compete in all-star game
November 15, 2024
Top volleyball standouts showcased their talent at the Pensacola Sports Association All-Star Game Nov. 14 at Pensacola State.
Area boys basketball teams play in preseason tourney in Milton
November 15, 2024
Milton’s boys basketball team won a district championship a year ago and a lot of those same players are back for the 2024-25 campaign.
The Panthers got their first look of this team in a live game this past week in a preseason tournament at home. Pace and Central also took part in the event.
The Panthers got their first look of this team in a live game this past week in a preseason tournament at home. Pace and Central also took part in the event.
Playoff Preview: Jay set to open against Fort White
November 14, 2024
Jay’s football team has raised the bar this year, recording a nine-win campaign.
Now, the fifth-seeded Royals (9-1) look to keep this special season going when they face No. 12 seed Fort White at home in a FHSAA Rural regional quarterfinal Friday night at 7 p.m.
Now, the fifth-seeded Royals (9-1) look to keep this special season going when they face No. 12 seed Fort White at home in a FHSAA Rural regional quarterfinal Friday night at 7 p.m.
Playoff Preview: Pace gears up for battle with Oviedo
November 14, 2024
Pace’s goal all year has been to get to the FHSAA football playoffs after being denied a trip last year.
The Patriots are there and get things rolling this week when they take on Oviedo at home Friday in a Region 1-6A quarterfinal.
The Patriots are there and get things rolling this week when they take on Oviedo at home Friday in a Region 1-6A quarterfinal.