Sports Archive

The Crestview Crusaders swim team hit the water early this past Friday as they held their “Splash for Cash” fundraising event.


Not only did the athletes of the team get a full workout, but they also held true to their word in fulfilling pledges made by donors.

The pool is a great place to cool off during a hot summer day. A nice cold drink, maybe a hotdog in hand.


But for the Crestview Tiger Sharks, it’s the environment of generating champions.

The FHSAA Board of Directors voted unanimously by a 10-0 count on Tuesday to approve the open division for the postseason in several sports.


The top eight teams, regardless of classification, will be a part of its own tournament starting this school year for football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, flag football and lacrosse.

The Baker girls’ basketball team got their first taste of a real game this past Tuesday as they hosted the Walton Braves for a summer scrimmage.


After one week of summer practices, the Gators took Head Coach Demieka “Mac” McClendon’s words to heart and pulled out a 39-30 victory over Walton.

The Baker girl’s weightlifting team held their first summer workout this past Monday. After acquiring their ninth consecutive district title last year, the Gators are looking to achieve double digits in the 2026-27 season.


With majority of the 2025 team graduating, the Gators have some new faces stepping into the role of leaders.

The Baker football team began their summer training last Monday after a successful three weeks during the Spring.


Hall of Fame Head Coach Matt Brunson eased his guys into the first day, but the Gators still went full head of steam between the weight room and out on the field.

Crestview girls’ basketball head coach, Rafael Cratch, has been on a journey to rejuvenate the program.


Last week, Coach Cratch began that process by hosting the “Lady Bulldogs Elite Camp” at Crestview High School with the help of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawk, Ashanti Lynch.

The 2025-26 softball season was one for the history books at Crestview High School. With a 19-9 overall record, the Bulldogs set the standard with the most wins in a softball season in school history.


An accomplishment that couldn’t have been completed without the team playing their part and playing as one.

Crestview’s indoor volleyball team is laying the foundation for what’s to come. Last week, the Bulldogs began their summer practices in preparation for the upcoming 2026-27 season.


Out of about 40 girls that showed up, roughly half are incoming freshmen.

On March 13 it was announced that Chelsea Medley was stepping away from the head coaching position for Baker’s girls’ basketball team.


Now, former Niceville assistant coach, Demieka McClendon, has stepped into the role ready to make Baker girls’ basketball a district contender.