Stories by Mac Knefely
Stories by Mac Knefely
Baxley talks about reaching 1,000-point mark in basketball
February 10, 2026
Central boys basketball standout Carson Baxley hit the 1,000-point milestone of his career last month in a game against rival Jay.
A leader on both sides of the ball, the humble Baxley takes individual accolades in stride.
A leader on both sides of the ball, the humble Baxley takes individual accolades in stride.
Lions close out regular season with win in boys basketball
January 28, 2026
L.E.A.D. Academy’s Senior Night will most likely be remembered as “Noah Hinshaw Night” as fans and players honored their outgoing leader with “MVP” chants, and called out his name all night during the Lions’ 79-58 victory over visiting Pensacola Christian Academy.
Pace boys soccer team advances to district semifinal round
January 22, 2026
AJ Bon-Jorno’s hat trick helped Pace’s boys soccer team top rival Milton 5-2 in a District 1-6A quarterfinal last Wednesday night at Pace.
Although Pace (14-7-2) started off fast and furious with three first-half goals, Milton battled the entire match.
Although Pace (14-7-2) started off fast and furious with three first-half goals, Milton battled the entire match.
Milton boys soccer team continues to push forward
January 10, 2026
In a season where wins have been hard to come by, the Milton boys soccer team earned a hard-fought 4-3 victory over visiting Freeport on Tuesday.
Despite a down year record wise, the Panthers have not given up.
Despite a down year record wise, the Panthers have not given up.
Pace tops Pine Forest in boys soccer
December 18, 2025
Pace boys soccer continued its winning ways as AJ Bon-Jorno scored his sixth hat trick of the season and Mitchel Hoffman added another score in a 4-0 victory over Pine Forest on Tuesday.
Hamlin signs with Arkansas State for football
December 15, 2025
In just one season playing at Pace High School, Noah Hamlin made quite an impression.
The ‘Swiss-Army knife” as his head coach Vance Smith referred to him due to his versatility, was a leader on and off the field in a 10-win season for the Patriots.
The ‘Swiss-Army knife” as his head coach Vance Smith referred to him due to his versatility, was a leader on and off the field in a 10-win season for the Patriots.
Panthers win big game against Aggies
December 14, 2025
Milton’s matchup with Tate in boys basketball on Thursday turned out to live up to the hype.
Visiting Milton got the early jump, closing out the opening period up 26-6. Things looked bleak for the home team as the Panthers continued their dominance with a 24-point lead at halftime.
Pace’s girls soccer team keeps win streak going
December 11, 2025
Pace’s girls soccer team got rolling offensively on a chilly December night in a 3-0 win over Booker T. Washington on senior night.
Tuesday’s win was the sixth in a row for Pace (6-2). Head coach Nick Williamson is impressed with what the team has done lately.
Tuesday’s win was the sixth in a row for Pace (6-2). Head coach Nick Williamson is impressed with what the team has done lately.
Pace’s Mason Mathis heading to Auburn
December 9, 2025
Red and black cupcakes sat on a table inside Pace High School’s media center.
Even balloons with the official colors of the Arkansas State University Red Wolves floated in the air. Many in attendance were clad in the same color clothing, expecting Mason Mathis to sign with the school.
Even balloons with the official colors of the Arkansas State University Red Wolves floated in the air. Many in attendance were clad in the same color clothing, expecting Mason Mathis to sign with the school.
Pace’s boys soccer team off to impressive start
November 14, 2025
Pace Patriot soccer players had heard before their match against Gulf Breeze on Nov. 6 that they were going to get beat by the powerhouse Dolphins.
But the Patriots refused to let it happen and played the Dolphins to a 2-2 tie.
But the Patriots refused to let it happen and played the Dolphins to a 2-2 tie.















