A blocked punt early on against Pensacola Catholic proved to be tough for the Milton Panthers to overcome.

The difficult moment in the first quarter led to a quick touchdown for the Crusaders and Milton never got on track offensively in a 20-0 loss Thursday night in their season opener on the road.

Milton grad Corliss Waitman is now with the San Francisco 49ers.

The 49ers signed him earlier this month and he’s the first left-footed punter the team has had since Joe Prokop in 1991.

Week one of the high school football season is here and it’s time to play games that count.

Milton gets things started tonight with a road game against Pensacola Catholic. Pace hosts Fairhope, Central welcomes in Graceville and Jay battles Baker on the road.

Darby Godwin and Aubreigh Nelson played a key role in Jay’s run to the regional final in volleyball last season.

Now, as seniors, the duo is hoping to help pave the way for another big year for the Royals.

It didn’t take long for Marley Manning to make an impression as a college volleyball player.

The former Pace Patriot was named the Southern States Athletic Conference Attacker of the week after a successful debut weekend with Point University.

Senior standout Emma Posey likes the potential the Central Jaguars have this season.

After 13 wins last year, the Jaguars are looking to take another step forward in 2026.

Just one week before the start of the regular season, Jay hosted Central Friday night in a Kickoff Classic. In the varsity half, the Royals topped the Jaguars 16-0.

Milton High’s varsity team scored three times en route to a 22-6 win over Pensacola High during a kickoff classic held Aug. 14 at Haywood Hanna Stadium.

Austin Reed is back in the NFL.

The Baltimore Ravens signed the former University of West Florida star on Wednesday.

It is notable that the Pace Patriots won their Kickoff Classic against the West Florida Tech Thursday night, defeating the Jaguars 20-0.

But what might be more noteworthy is Pace has no shortage of depth and talent, and that bodes well for the Patriots heading into the 2026 season.