Sports Archive

The Baker football team hit the road for its Kickoff Classic match against Pensacola Catholic and Chipley last Friday.


The weather looked grim, but it was all sunshine on the Baker sideline after a 0-0 draw against Catholic and an 8-6 victory over Chipley.

School is back in session and that means the high school football season has arrived.


Typically played on Friday nights, the Crestview Bulldogs played a day early, facing Booker T. Washington last Thursday night in a Kickoff Classic.

The Crestview Bulldog swim team has been gaining some traction over the years and is now looking to make a name for itself in the community.


Some big names make their return this season after reaching regional and state competition in 2025 along with some fresh faces who’ve trained over the summer.

The Baker volleyball team has always had some impactful players on the court. This year, senior Olivia Quattlebaum looks to add her name to the list.

The Class of 2026 was full of talented athletes between Crestview, Baker, and Laurel Hill with many headed to the college level. Here’s a look at where those athletes are taking their talents.

After a perfect regular season in 2025, and reaching the Rural Regional Finals, the Baker Gators are taking their talents to the next level.


As the FHSAA no longer recognizes the Rural classification in football, the Gators chose to move to 1A rather than an independent league.

Codi Whitfield has played volleyball under head coach James Kerrell in both indoor and beach volleyball.


As the senior prepares for her final year, she’s decided to focus on the fun aspect of competition.

The Crestview volleyball team lost seven seniors to graduation this past May. With room for only 12 players on the roster, that’s roughly 58% of the team not returning for the 2026 season.


However, the Bulldogs have a young roster loaded with talent.

It was a celebration last Friday in the city of Crestview as dance teams, cheer leaders, and football teams of all ages were announced at Meet the Bulldogs.


Fans filled the stands at Jack Foster Stadium as they waited to get introduced to the 2026 school teams.

This past weekend, the Davidson football team hosted its first-ever car show fundraiser.


With 19 cars parked in the middle school’s lot, the Panthers were able to raise roughly $2,500 toward new equipment.