Welcome to a new era of high school football as the FHSAA has officially launched its independent series divisions.

The series will feature two divisions and North and South Regions. Jay and Central will both be part of the independent series this year.

Milton’s football team held a youth camp earlier this week, giving young athletes a chance to learn skills on the field and compete as well.

Jayden Diaz won a U16 national championship in Puerto Rico earlier this summer.

The rising sophomore at Pace earned his win in the 400, clocking in at 52.48.

Kickoff Classics are coming up next month and they will give teams a chance to see how they stack up against an opponent ahead of the 2026 season.

Here’s a look at the matchups for the Kickoff Classics, which take place the week of Aug. 14.

It was a fun run for the United States Men’s National Team while it lasted. The country seemed to come together for a couple of weeks earlier this summer to cheer on the team in the World Cup.

Pace head football coach Vance Smith can’t help but smile at the fact that the program’s two-day youth camp was so well-attended earlier this week.

Nearly 180 showed up to learn the game from varsity coaches and players.

Another high school season is approaching, and Senate Bill 538, which was passed earlier this year, will have an impact on it. The bill is aimed at controlling the wild west aspect of high school athletics.

Tucker Ricks remembers the first Gulf South Conference game against Montevallo. He worked six scoreless innings, his best inning up to that point in the season for the University of West Florida baseball team.

A lot of pressure came off the shoulders of the Pace grad that day.

Pensacola Christian College will host the National Christian College Athletic Association Division II men’s and women’s basketball tournaments for the next three years, starting in 2027.

Former Pace standout Reice Griffith is receiving preseason recognition as he gets set for his first year at the University of Toledo.