Checking in with where area softball teams stand in region
April 10, 2025
As the regular season winds down, area softball teams are still in a good position to make the postseason.
Jay’s softball team is ranked No. 1 in the state in the Rural Classification as well as in its region while Pace is ranked first in Region 1-6A and second in the state.
Jay’s softball team is ranked No. 1 in the state in the Rural Classification as well as in its region while Pace is ranked first in Region 1-6A and second in the state.
Milton’s boys lacrosse team proud of effort this season
April 10, 2025
Milton’s boys lacrosse team saw its season come to an end Wednesday night as the Panthers lost in a District 1-2A quarterfinal to Navarre.
Milton trailed 5-0 at the half and was never able to mount a comeback against the more experienced Raiders in a 13-1 loss at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
Milton trailed 5-0 at the half and was never able to mount a comeback against the more experienced Raiders in a 13-1 loss at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
Royals take valuable lessons from tough moments
April 10, 2025
Jay head coach Duane Raley would ask how his team would respond to a tough loss to rival Central earlier this month.
He pointed over to the outfield where the players were gathered, talking about the game and how to bounce back.
He pointed over to the outfield where the players were gathered, talking about the game and how to bounce back.
Postseason hopes alive and well for area baseball teams
April 9, 2025
District tournaments are scheduled to get underway next week and a lot is at stake for teams in Santa Rosa County.
Teams are chasing district crowns and vying for a spot in the regional. This year, a best-of-three format is in place for the regional tournaments. Eight teams get into the regional in all classifications except Rural, which only takes the top four.
Teams are chasing district crowns and vying for a spot in the regional. This year, a best-of-three format is in place for the regional tournaments. Eight teams get into the regional in all classifications except Rural, which only takes the top four.
Hayden Morris helps lead way as Jay Royals blank Baker
April 8, 2025
Hayden Morris had never thrown a no-hitter. Until Monday night.
That’s when Morris dominated on the mound for the Jay Royals, striking out nine and not allowing a run or a hit in Jay’s 10-0 victory over Highway 4 rival Baker.
That’s when Morris dominated on the mound for the Jay Royals, striking out nine and not allowing a run or a hit in Jay’s 10-0 victory over Highway 4 rival Baker.
Central connected and striving to make up for last year’s ending
April 8, 2025
Central’s baseball team won 21 games last season but lost in the regional tournament.
The Jaguars aren’t quite at the 20-win mark this year. They are a different team, and yet, still successful.
The Jaguars aren’t quite at the 20-win mark this year. They are a different team, and yet, still successful.
A look at the unofficial FHSAA state weightlifting qualifier list
April 7, 2025
The unofficial list of qualifiers for the 1A and 3A boys weightlifting state meets have been released.
The state meet for both classifications is Saturday at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Start time is 9 a.m. EST.
The state meet for both classifications is Saturday at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Start time is 9 a.m. EST.
DeMarcus named regional finalist for All-American Game
April 6, 2025
Pace’s Hannah DeMarcus has been named a regional finalist for the Premier Girls Fastpitch Futures All-American Game that will take place later this summer in California.
Jay Royals have big day at regional weightlifting meet
April 6, 2025
Chase Dooley and Dolan Enfinger led the charge for Jay’s boys weightlifting team as both athletes won regional championships at the Region 1-1-A meet Saturday at Baker.
Pace’s flag football team hasn’t ‘missed a beat’ this year
April 5, 2025
Pace’s flag football team went all the way to the state final four last season.
The Patriots are a contender again this year, currently ranked third in the state in 3A and atop Region 1-3A, which would mean homefield advantage in the regional playoffs.
The Patriots are a contender again this year, currently ranked third in the state in 3A and atop Region 1-3A, which would mean homefield advantage in the regional playoffs.