Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Skip to main content

Stories by Brian Lester

Stories by Brian Lester

Central 4×8 girls relay team breaks school record

March 19, 2024
Lili Miller didn’t believe it at first. A school record broken? No way.
But then the senior leader of Central’s 4×8 relay team got the confirmation that she and her teammates had etched their name into school history with a 10:53.55, edging the old mark by less than a second.

All-Star Game provides competitive environment for area hoops standouts

March 19, 2024
Ethan McDonald buried back-to-back 3-pointers to help the East close the gap on the West in a highly competitive Pensacola Sports Association All-Star Game.
The Jay sharpshooter’s first 3-pointer trimmed the West lead to 93-88 at the 6:20 mark of the final half.

Area girls basketball players shine in local all-star game

March 19, 2024
Jada Savage helped close the door on a victory for the East in the Pensacola Sports Association All-Star Game March 15 at the University of West Florida.
The Milton senior came up with a steal and converted it into a layup in the final minute of a 57-52 win.

Brian Out Loud

March 18, 2024
There is some great softball in this area. Pace and Jay tend to lead the way in Santa Rosa County.
The facts speak for themselves.

Sports Roundup: Jay’s softball team keeps win streak intact

March 15, 2024
Jay’s softball team is on a roll.
The Royals won their fifth consecutive game on Thursday with a 14-3 win over Paxton.

Panther boys lacrosse team taking steps forward

March 14, 2024
Milton’s boys lacrosse team has built some momentum in early March. The Panthers won their third consecutive game Wednesday, beating Concordia Lutheran out of Texas by a 9-4 score.

Gavere ready to put in extra work after top finish at state wrestling tourney

March 14, 2024
Kiiaana Gavere is in a much different position as a wrestler this year.
After missing out on making it to the FHSAA state tournament last season, the Pace sophomore came back strong and ended up fifth in the 140 lbs. weight class earlier this month.

Waters closes out wrestling career with state medal

March 14, 2024
Isaac Waters competed in one of the toughest weight classes in Florida this year.
Yet, the Pace senior found a way to be among the best when the season was all said and done, taking fifth at the FSHAA state tournament in the 190 lbs. weight class.

Runner-up finish at state leaves Lahela Turnquest motivated for success

March 14, 2024
Lahela Turnquest came close to winning a state championship for the first time in her high school wrestling career.
And though she fell short of that goal, losing by pin in the final round at the FHSAA state tournament earlier this month, Turnquest can’t complain.

Milton Panthers run win streak to three games in softball

March 14, 2024
The extra-base hits for the Milton Panther softball team kept coming in the sixth inning, each one of them leading to a run and further stretching the lead against Pine Forest.
Hallie Ueberroth doubled in a run. Autumn Anderson’s double plated a run as well.
error: Content is protected !!