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Back on top! Pace Patriots win second state crown in three years

Pace head softball coach Lexi Alexander raised her arms in the air as she walked up to receive the championship trophy early Saturday evening.

She then went over to her team and jumped forward, setting off a celebration.

Weekly Column

Brian Out Loud

May 18, 2026

Sometimes it comes down to just doing what is right for the student athletes in our area high schools.

It doesn’t always happen. State tournaments are played on the day of high school graduations, and even locally, all-star games are played on graduation nights.

Sports Shorts

Argos drop opening game of D-II South Super Regional

The Uniiversity of West Florida baseball team dropped the opening game of its NCAA Divisioin II South Super Regional on Thursday.

Blue Wahoos to play a game at Rickwood Field

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos will play a game at Birmingham’s Rickwood Field on May 27.

Argos advance to GSC championship in men’s hoops

The University of West Florida men’s basketball team is headed to the Gulf South Conference championship after a 79-72 win over Lee in the semifinal round on Thursday night at the UWF Fieldhouse.

Marcus Stokes transfers to Memphis

Former University of West Florida quarterback Marcus Stokes has transferred to Division I Memphis.

Five things to know about Pace Patriots ahead of state final four

Argos release first football schedule of Division I era

On the road again: Pace Patriots headed to state final four

Mims takes on new role at L.E.A.D. Academy

Pace Patriots move to doorstep of a state softball championship

As the rain started to fall in the fifth inning of an FHSAA 6A state softball semifinal against Parrish Community Friday afternoon, the Pace Patriots, down a run, found their groove.

Kennedy Franz doubled, Laila Loomis bunted. Gracie Ueberroth soon tied the score with a clutch hit.