Sports Archive

The Crestview softball team wasn’t ready for their story to end, but facing the 2025 State Runner up was a difficult challenge to get past.


The Bulldogs did all they could, but a final score of 9-3 would bring their season to a close.

Michael Richards of Baker has had an exceptional Cross Country and Track career throughout his high school years. He now gets to take those talents to Eckerd College after signing his letter of intent this past Tuesday.


A monumental moment in his life, but one that is almost shadowed by the legacy he’s left at Baker School.

It’s beginning to feel like Fall in May as the Crestview football team held their “Red vs White” game last Monday.


After already being delayed from the Friday before, the Bulldogs were ready to showcase their talents, and the new field, to Crestview football fans from around the area.

Laurel Hill’s softball team didn’t have the season they wanted, but potential was shown for years to come. The Hoboes possess a very young roster, housing only two senior players this year.


Finishing with an 8-12 overall record, numbers could rise in the win column as soon as next year.

Connor Harmon pushed the bar up with everything he had and successfully hit his final lift on the bench to put himself in a position to clinch a state weightlifting championship for the first time.

Crestview’s boys weightlifting team didn’t have anyone medal at the FHSAA 3A state meet last Thursday at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.


But the Bulldogs have good reason to be optimistic about the future.

It was bound to be a showdown last Wednesday in the opening round of the FHSAA Region 1-6A softball tournament between the Horizon Hawks and Crestview Bulldogs.


These two teams were similar on paper, but Crestview performed in the field to advance after a 5-1 victory.

The Crestview beach volleyball team had their season come to an end on April 27 after a 4-1 loss to Bishop Kenny in the Regional Quarterfinals of the FHSAA 2A Region 1 tournament.


The Bulldogs 2026-27 played out similarly to their 2025-26 season but without an appearance in the District 1-2A championship.

The Baker softball team is made up of seven freshmen, two sophomores, and five junior players.


Despite the youth of this roster, the Gators put together a 9-12 season while going 5-3 in the district before the season ended on April 28.

Aiyana Dixon is ready to take on State once again after a successful 2026 season throwing shot put. The Laurel Hill senior placed first in five meets this year and took silver at the 1A Region 1 track meet on May 1.


Now, she looks to improve upon her performance from last year’s FHSAA 1A State track meet.