Spring football practice rolling along for Milton Panthers
May 8, 2025
New Milton head football coach Ronnie Douglas said he could hardly sleep the night before his team took the field late last month for the first spring practice of 2025.
He said it went well and likes the way things are going so far for the Panthers.
He said it went well and likes the way things are going so far for the Panthers.
Jay’s softball team heading to regional championship game
May 7, 2025
Jay’s softball team opened Rural Region 1 tournament play in impressive fashion, dominating Chipley 9-1 Tuesday night at home.
Reign comes to an end for Jay Royals baseball team
May 7, 2025
Brady Godwin shared hugs with several of his teammates after the Royals’ season ended Tuesday night with a 3-1 loss to top-ranked Holmes County in Game 2 of a best-of-three Rural Regional final series.
A year ago, Godwin and the Royals won a state championship, the program’s first in more than a half century.
A year ago, Godwin and the Royals won a state championship, the program’s first in more than a half century.
Regionals up next for Pace, Jay and Milton softball teams
May 5, 2025
Pace, Jay and Milton all begin regional softball tournament play this week.
The Patriots are the top seed and host Fletcher Thursday night, though that could change based on weather forecast. The topped-seeded Royals have moved their regional opener against Chipley to Tuesday. Milton, a sixth seed, travels to Middleburg on Thursday.
The Patriots are the top seed and host Fletcher Thursday night, though that could change based on weather forecast. The topped-seeded Royals have moved their regional opener against Chipley to Tuesday. Milton, a sixth seed, travels to Middleburg on Thursday.
Area athletes put talent to test at regional track meets
May 4, 2025
Pace and Milton competed in the Region 1-3A track meet last Friday while Jay and Central were in action on Saturday at the Region 1-1A meet.
Both competitions were held at Pine Forest’s new track facility in Pensacola.
Both competitions were held at Pine Forest’s new track facility in Pensacola.
Jay baseball team advances in regional tournament
May 3, 2025
Jay and Central played a decisive Game 3 last Thursday night, and it was the Royals who are moving on, beating the Jaguars 13-6 in a Rural 1 Regional semifinal series.
Pace’s flag football season ends in heartbreaking fashion
May 2, 2025
Pace’s bid for a second consecutive trip to state in flag football came to an end last Thursday night at home.
The Patriots battled Chiles tough all night in a thrilling Region 1-3A final between two of the top five teams in the state.
The Patriots battled Chiles tough all night in a thrilling Region 1-3A final between two of the top five teams in the state.
Jay softball team turns attention to regional tourney play
May 2, 2025
After a 9-1 loss to Northview in the Rural District 1 final last Thursday, Jay softball head coach Brian Watson gathered his team in left field.
He and his assistant coaches spent 10 minutes talking with the team about the game, and more importantly, what was to come next.
He and his assistant coaches spent 10 minutes talking with the team about the game, and more importantly, what was to come next.
Big night for Pace softball team in district championship game
May 2, 2025
Pace softball players ran to the outfield, cheering, smiling and savoring every moment of being crowned District 1-6A champions once again.
They defeated Navarre 5-1 Thursday to claim the title, beating the Raiders on the strength of three home runs, a brilliant pitching effort by Hannah DeMarcus and a defense that stands tall in big moments.
They defeated Navarre 5-1 Thursday to claim the title, beating the Raiders on the strength of three home runs, a brilliant pitching effort by Hannah DeMarcus and a defense that stands tall in big moments.
Runs rule for Pace Patriots in Game 1 victory
May 1, 2025
Future Alabama Crimson Tide player Nash Pires perfectly summed up Pace’s dominating performance in Game 1 of a Region 1-6A semifinal series against Tocoi Creek Wednesday night.
“We are just out here playing the game of baseball, having fun,” Pires said.
“We are just out here playing the game of baseball, having fun,” Pires said.