UWF men’s soccer team ranked in top 25
The University of West Florida men’s soccer team is ranked 20th in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll.
Tyler Welch among coaches added to UWF hoops staff
The University of West Florida men’s basketball team has added two coaches to its staff for the 2023-24 season.
Former Navarre hoops assistant and Raider alum Tyler Welch is joining the staff along with Justin Mann, a former head coach at Independence Community College in Kansas.
Argos ranked in top 10 in preseason AFCA poll
The University of West Florida football team will begin the 2023 season ranked seventh in the NCAA Division II AFCA Top 25 poll.
Pensacola Ice Flyers name new head coach
Gary Graham is the new head coach of the Pensacola Ice Flyers.
He’s no stranger to the city or the team, having coached them to their first SPHL championship in franchise history in 2013. He replaces Rod Aldoff.
NFL legend Derrick Brooks hosting golf tourney
Former NFL star Derrick Brooks is hosting a golf tournament at the Pensacola Country Club Aug. 14.
The 11-time Pro Bowler who helped the Tampa Bay Bucs win a Super Bowl in 2003 is hosting the tournament in an effort to raise money for Derrick Brooks Charities of Northwest Florida.
Blue Wahoos hosting summer celebration
The Blue Wahoos are hosting a summer celebration July 3 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola.
General admission is $5, though there is a VIP ticket available for the Hancock Whitney Club in the stadium, and it includes a full buffet, drinks, dessert and a cash bar.
Myers named Southern League Player of week
Pensacola Blue Wahoos outfielder Dane Myers has been named the Southern League Player of the Week.
He went 10-for-25 last week in a series against Biloxi, hitting three home runs and driving in 10 runs.
This day in sports history
Ricky Henderson becomes the fastest to 50 stolen bases in a Major League Baseball season on June 1, 1982. He hit the mark by stealing two bases in Oakland’s 3-2 win over Boston.
Blue Wahoos rally for win over Biloxi
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos edged Biloxi 3-2 Wednesday in Mississippi.
Down 4-3 in the eighth, Will Banfield put the Blue Wahoos back in business with a game-tying home run. Norel Gonzalez then hit a homer to put Pensacola ahead for good.
This date in sports history
On May 26, 1988, the Edmonton Oilers completed a sweep of the Boston Bruins with a 6-3 win, securing the Stanley Cup.
