Sports Roundup: Cross-country teams get season started
September 3, 2024
Several area cross-country teams kicked off the 2024 season Aug. 31 at the Patriot Invitational in Pace.
Central football team experiences Friday night lights
September 2, 2024
Quarterback Carson Baxley picked up a ball that had been fumbled away momentarily and pitched it to Jeremiah King.
Baxley was hit immediately after he tossed the ball into the hands of one of Central’s top playmakers early in the second quarter last Friday night, and King wasted no time turning the new-found life for the Jaguars’ offense into something special.
Baxley was hit immediately after he tossed the ball into the hands of one of Central’s top playmakers early in the second quarter last Friday night, and King wasted no time turning the new-found life for the Jaguars’ offense into something special.
Pace Patriots beaten in battle with Catholic Crusaders
September 1, 2024
Coming off a thrilling overtime win against a ranked team out of Alabama in week one, the Pace Patriots were ready to show that they were a leading force in the Panhandle as they took on the Catholic Crusaders in Pensacola. But it was the Crusaders who prevailed, beating the Patriots 34-20 last Friday night. […]
Home opener ends in heartbreak for Milton Panthers
September 1, 2024
The Milton Panther football team played its home opener this past Thursday against the Pensacola Tigers.
In what was a hard-fought game, the Panthers had a few unlucky breaks late, costing them a win as the Tigers pulled out a 16-7 win on the road.
In what was a hard-fought game, the Panthers had a few unlucky breaks late, costing them a win as the Tigers pulled out a 16-7 win on the road.
Short week doesn’t stop Jay from standing tall in win
August 31, 2024
While it was a short week, the result was still the same for the Jay Royals, who dominated Freeport 34-6 in their home opener.
The game was played Thursday instead of Friday, and head coach Brian Watson was thrilled to see his team prevail.
The game was played Thursday instead of Friday, and head coach Brian Watson was thrilled to see his team prevail.
Central Jaguars kick off varsity era of football
August 30, 2024
A Friday night under stadium lights is no longer a dream for the Central Jaguars.
It became reality for the Jaguars Friday when they kicked off the varsity era of the program against JU Blacksher in Uriah, Alabama.
It became reality for the Jaguars Friday when they kicked off the varsity era of the program against JU Blacksher in Uriah, Alabama.
Sports Roundup: Rivalry between Jaguars, Royals lives up to hype
August 30, 2024
Nothing beats a rivalry. Especially one that features Jay and Central.
Those two schools squared off in volleyball last Thursday night, and as expected, the match lived up the hype, with all five sets needed to determine a winner.
Those two schools squared off in volleyball last Thursday night, and as expected, the match lived up the hype, with all five sets needed to determine a winner.
Ronnie Cottrell coaching college football again
August 29, 2024
Ronnie Cottrell is coaching football at the college level again.
Cottrell, a former recruiting coordinator at Florida State and Alabama, is the new head coach of Lighthouse Christian College, a first-year program that begins play this fall.
Cottrell, a former recruiting coordinator at Florida State and Alabama, is the new head coach of Lighthouse Christian College, a first-year program that begins play this fall.
Week 2 Football: Pace, Jay unbeaten; Central makes debut
August 29, 2024
Week two of the football season is upon us. Pace, Milton and Jay all play their second games of the season while Central makes its varsity football debut Friday night.
Here’s a quick look at each team ahead of their next games.
Here’s a quick look at each team ahead of their next games.
Pace’s Lana Gonzales announces college commitment
August 28, 2024
Pace Patriot standout Lana Gonzales will play softball at the college level.
Gonzales announced on social media this week that she is committing to NCAA Division III Huntingdon.
Gonzales announced on social media this week that she is committing to NCAA Division III Huntingdon.