Sports Archive

The world of esports isn’t all that new, but it is growing and reaching new foundations.

After some years, the Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA) has partnered with the Florida Scholastic Esports Administration (FSEA) to allow a structured league of play between high schools.

It was a roller coaster of emotions last Thursday night as Crestview went down to the wire against Pine Forest on the gridiron.

Facing a 25-point deficit going into the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs fought their way back to within three.

The surface was muddy in Holmes County’s rodeo arena, but that didn’t affect how Baker played football.

The Gators went back and forth with the Blue Devils but found themselves with a 20-14 victory in the end.

It was blistering heat last Tuesday in Crestview. No clouds, low wind and sun shining brightly on the golf course.

It was the perfect day for Crestview and Baker to swing their clubs in a head-to-head matchup.

The Laurel Hill Hoboes returned home after a five-match stretch on the road.

After going 2-3 during that time, Laurel Hill was ready to earn a win at home, but the Central Jaguars fought from behind to defeat the Hoboes 3-2 in five sets.

Football comes early this week as Crestview host Pine Forest for Thursday night football, and Baker hits the road for its first 1A game of the season.

Here’s a look at what to expect out of this week’s high school football matchups.

The Crestview cross-country team took its talents to Pine Forest Aug. 29 to compete at the Eagle Invitational.

Head coach Daniel Richards used the early season meet as an opportunity to strategize on how to get his team faster.

After winning the first two sets of last Monday’s volleyball match against Walton, the Gators found themselves fighting in a fifth set. Baker was up 10-3 early, but the battling Braves team brought the score within two.


It wasn’t until a final kill by Taylor Ashburn that Baker secured its 3-2 victory over Walton.

Another week is in the record books for high school football.

Here’s a look back at how Crestview and Baker performed, and what’s ahead for the two teams.

The Baker Gators hosted a tough Destin team last Friday after losing to rival Jay in week one.

With some time outside during the week, the Gators came prepared to play and defeated the Sharks 35-13 for their first win of the season.