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Stories by Brian Lester

Stories by Brian Lester

January 23, 2026
Forget about shying away from pressure.
Zoe Mattes wanted the weight of it on her shoulders as she lined up for a chance to put the finishing touches on a penalty kick shootout against Navarre in a District 1-6A semifinal Thursday night.
January 22, 2026
Kelsey Campbell was all smiles after the District 1-1A weightlifting meet Wednesday at Baker.
The Jaguar senior won a district title in the 101-lbs. weight class in traditional and nearly claimed a title in Olympic as well, earning runner-up honors there.
January 22, 2026
Milton’s girls soccer team had one of its best seasons in program history, and the Panthers had hoped it would carry on beyond last week.
But falling behind by two goals in the first half against Tate in a District 1-6A quarterfinal on a chilly Tuesday night in late January proved to be too much to overcome.
January 20, 2026
With less than two weeks to play in the regular season, several area basketball teams are still among the best in the region.
January 20, 2026
Milton’s girls weightlifting team is relatively young this season but the Panthers still put forth their best effort at the District 1-3A meet Monday at Pace.
January 20, 2026
Layah Slaughter wasn’t sure how well she would do at the District 1-3A girls weightlifting meet Monday at Pace.
The Patriot standout and a 2025  state champion, said she felt confident, however, once she started warming up.
January 19, 2026
Two weeks remain in the high school basketball regular season and there is plenty to keep an eye on as we head down the stretch.
January 19, 2026
Two weeks remain in the high school hoops regular season and there is plenty to keep an eye on heading down the stretch.
January 19, 2026
There is a lot I could touch on this week in this space, but I’ve seen a few posts lately that have me thinking about what the current era of youth and high school sports.
January 18, 2026
Navarre, Pace and Milton head into the District 1-6A soccer tournament this week.
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