Justice Baldwin was impressive in his first year back at Baker, throwing for 200 yards and four touchdowns as the Gators cruised past Vernon 48-6 in their season opener on the road last Friday night.
Devin Voisin suffered a knee injury two years ago, derailing his opportunity to build on what he had achieved the year before on the football field when he earned All-Sun Belt recognition at the University of South Alabama.
Last season, he got back at it and produced a solid year. But with his final season of college ball on the horizon, the former Crestview Bulldog is poised to have his best year yet.
Madi Muse made the jump to collegiate weightlifting this past year, competing for Mars Hill in North Carolina.
The former state champion from Crestview said it was a beneficial experience.
It’s time for football.
Crestview and Baker both play Kickoff Classics this week. The Bulldogs take on Pensacola Catholic at home on Thursday and Baker will play rival Northview on the road on Friday.
One thing that stands out about the Crestview volleyball team coming into the season is the experience on its roster.
There are seven seniors on the team and several key contributors.
Crestview head football coach Thomas Grant can point to a handful of games last year where, if a few more plays are made, or if turnovers don’t happen, the outcome is different.
As it is, the Bulldogs went 4-6, but they believe better days are ahead.
Baker’s football team produced a 7-4 record last season, which, on the surface, looks good because it’s a winning season.
But in Gator country, where tradition is rich and success runs deep, the expectations are, understandably, higher.
Crestview and Baker are closing in on the start of their 2025 volleyball seasons.
The Bulldogs nearly had a winning season while the Gators won their 22nd consecutive district championship and went on to play in the state final four.
