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Okaloosa County has been without football for a week due to postponed games, but the FHSAA regional rankings continue to be updated.

In the wake of Hurricane Isaias, the Florida High School Athletic Association is providing some flexibility for athletic teams for district volleyball tournaments and for football.

FHSAA Executive Director Craig Damon talked about that flexibility during an interview on Monday morning.

The 2026 high school volleyball regular season has officially ended, which means the postseason now begins.

Jay, Baker, Central, and Laurel Hill were the most recent top four seeds in the Rural Region 1 rankings, but one of those teams may drop after the tournament.

Crestview’s football team spent last week resting and working on fundamentals after a long seven-game stretch.

The week was cut short due to the arrival of Hurricane Isaias, but Crestview still had enough time to buff out the rough edges.

The Okaloosa County School District announced that “schools and facilities will be closed Thursday, October 8, 2026, and Friday, October 9, 2026. All school-related activities, including extracurricular and athletic events, are also canceled during this time”.

The announcement brought Baker’s football trip to Port St. Joe to a full stop.

“Just taking fire into every play.” This is what head coach Chelsea Medley had to say after Baker’s volleyball team swept Rocky Bayou this past Tuesday.

It’s a mindset she wants to see her players carry over into the district tournament.

The FHSAA has made some new additions to winter and spring sports this year, specifically for postseason play.

Basketball will introduce the use of shot clocks, while baseball extends the playoffs into a best-of-three format, excluding the quarterfinal round.

It’s time to take a look at the FHSAA volleyball rankings again.

The Laurel Hill volleyball team hosted its last home game of the regular season last Monday. Eight seniors were honored for their effort this season and for their years spent playing volleyball for Laurel Hill.

Emotions were high, but the Hoboes shifted their mindset to secure a 3-1 win over Calvary Christian Academy.

The FHSAA and MaxPreps have updated the regional football standings as of Oct 4. Baker remains in playoff contention while Crestview gets a bump after winning over Mitchell.