Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Football Preview: Milton, Pace and Jay all in action this week
October 9, 2025
We are getting an early start to week eight of the high school football season as Milton and Gulf Breeze square off tonight.
Pace and Jay both have games Friday night. Central has a bye.
Pace and Jay both have games Friday night. Central has a bye.
Milton Panthers double win total in volleyball this season
October 8, 2025
Emma Messer, thankful to be playing volleyball again this season, was hoping to help lead Milton to a win Tuesday night against Pensacola in the team’s final home match.
While victory wasn’t in the cards, the effort was undeniable.
While victory wasn’t in the cards, the effort was undeniable.
Jay and Central play in a rivalry volleyball match
October 7, 2025
It always means a little more when Jay and Central play in volleyball.
And after having to reschedule this match due to only having one official, the Royals and Jaguars squared off Monday night in Allentown.
And after having to reschedule this match due to only having one official, the Royals and Jaguars squared off Monday night in Allentown.
Area teams compete at Amy Wolfenden Invitational
October 7, 2025
The second annual Amy Wolfenden Invitational took place on Oct. 4 at the University of West Florida Aquatic Center.
Navarre, Pace, Milton and Crestview were among the teams at the meet.
Navarre, Pace, Milton and Crestview were among the teams at the meet.
Looking back at the Wildcat Invitational
October 7, 2025
Central’s Katelyn and Emily Will were among the top runners at the Wildcat Invitational on Saturday on the campus of the University of West Florida.
The latest FHSAA regional football rankings are out
October 7, 2025
Pace has moved up to third in the latest FHSAA regional football rankings in 6A and Milton is fourth in 5A. Baker is also in the mix for a postseason berth the Rural classification.
Check out the latest FHSAA regional volleyball rankings
October 7, 2025
Less than a week remains until district tournament play begins and several area teams are in the mix for a postseason berth.
Jay is ranked second in Rural in the latest FHSAA regional rankings while Baker is fourth. Pace, winners of 12 in a row, is eighth in Region 1-6A.
Jay is ranked second in Rural in the latest FHSAA regional rankings while Baker is fourth. Pace, winners of 12 in a row, is eighth in Region 1-6A.
Brian Out Loud
October 6, 2025
I need to come up with a rule that says you can’t post in the comments section of our paper’s sports page social media posts unless you use your real name and profile.
My thought is, if you are going to make a comment, then own it.
My thought is, if you are going to make a comment, then own it.
UWF Argos win big game over Northeastern State
October 5, 2025
Marcus Stokes threw for four touchdowns and helped lead the University of West Florida to a 31-24 win over Northeastern State Saturday in Oklahoma.