Stories by Mac Knefely
Stories by Mac Knefely
Two is better than one for Central Jaguars in football
October 25, 2025
Coming off their first victory of the season, the Central Jaguars had momentum on their side.
But to win consecutive games, they’d have to find a way to spoil senior night and Homecoming for the Lighthouse Private Christian Academy Stingrays.
But to win consecutive games, they’d have to find a way to spoil senior night and Homecoming for the Lighthouse Private Christian Academy Stingrays.
Milton Panthers survive test against West Florida Tech
October 18, 2025
Friday night’s 27-20 Homecoming victory for Milton over West Florida Tech wasn’t pretty.
But it may have been the test the Panthers needed in their quest for a playoff spot.
But it may have been the test the Panthers needed in their quest for a playoff spot.
Back-to-Back! Pace Patriots repeat as district champs
October 11, 2025
The Pace Patriots knew what was at hand Friday night and they weren’t going to let Tate stand in the way.
The laser-focused Patriots captured their second consecutive District 1-6A title with a convincing 30-8 road victory over the Aggies.
The laser-focused Patriots captured their second consecutive District 1-6A title with a convincing 30-8 road victory over the Aggies.
Milton Panthers assured of winning season after beating Dolphins
October 11, 2025
Last Thursday night, the Milton Panthers scored the ultimate tribute to the late former Milton football coach, Hurley Manning, with a 42-0 victory over visiting Gulf Breeze.
Playing on the field that bears Manning’s name, Milton bounced back from its first loss of the season two weeks ago with a complete game and improved to 6-1.
Playing on the field that bears Manning’s name, Milton bounced back from its first loss of the season two weeks ago with a complete game and improved to 6-1.
Jaguars beaten by Knights in Homecoming game
September 27, 2025
Central’s football team came out ready to earn its first win of the season on Homecoming night on Friday.
Rocky Bayou spoiled the party, however, winning 41-7 over the Jaguars.
Rocky Bayou spoiled the party, however, winning 41-7 over the Jaguars.
Success continues for West Florida Baptist volleyball team
September 26, 2025
West Florida Baptist Academy is no stranger to success on the volleyball court.
On Monday, the Conquerors continued their winning ways with a hard-fought 27-25, 27-25, 25-18 sweep of Escambia on the road. It’s the second win over the Gators this season.
On Monday, the Conquerors continued their winning ways with a hard-fought 27-25, 27-25, 25-18 sweep of Escambia on the road. It’s the second win over the Gators this season.
Pace Walmart Neighborhood Market opens on Berryhill Road to big crowd
September 22, 2025
Walmart has found a new home on Berryhill Road in Pace. Last Wednesday, Sept. 17, hundreds of area residents enjoyed taking part in the Pace Walmart Neighborhood Market’s grand opening festivities. The store is an addition to a rapidly growing community, with convenience being a major factor welcomed by residents.
West Florida Baptist hosts fifth-annual Coming Clean 5K, raises addiction awareness
September 22, 2025
Over 300 participants and onlookers gathered for West Florida Baptist Church’s fifth-annual Coming Clean 5K in downtown Milton Saturday, Aug. 23, to raise addiction and recovery awareness through a Christ-centered program.
Pace Patriots dominate Andalusia for third win in row
September 20, 2025
Pace’s defense wanted a shutout victory and earned one in a big way last Friday.
In a chippy, penalty-marred game, the host Patriots swarmed to the ball all night. The offense did the rest behind its running game for a 35-0 win over Andalusia.
In a chippy, penalty-marred game, the host Patriots swarmed to the ball all night. The offense did the rest behind its running game for a 35-0 win over Andalusia.
Pace tops Pensacola Catholic in volleyball
September 17, 2025
Two of the area’s best volleyball teams faced off in a match last Tuesday night as Pace took on Pensacola Catholic.
It turned out to be a competitive match, as expected, before the Patriots held on for a 16-25, 25-20, 14-25, 25-21, 15-7 win.
It turned out to be a competitive match, as expected, before the Patriots held on for a 16-25, 25-20, 14-25, 25-21, 15-7 win.





