Sports Archive

On January 29, 2026, the Florida High School Athletic Association passed a vote that combined Rural Class and Class 1A into one single classification for football.


Schools had the choice to compete in an independent league under FHSAA authority or move to Class 1A. Baker High School opted out of competing independently and will join Class 1A this upcoming season.

The Crestview Bulldogs’ baseball team currently sits in second place behind Pace in the 6A District 1 standings.


The two teams previously played on February 26 at Pace, where Crestview took their second loss of the season after a 2-0 final. Crestview will host Pace for a rematch in their final district game of the season on March 26.

The Baker baseball team started the season engines roaring with a five-game winning streak dating back to late February, outscoring their opponents 60-25. Since then, the Gators are 9-5 overall and are third in the district at 2-1.


Baker’s softball team got a late start to their season, beginning February 24. They’re a young team competing with no seniors but possess a 3-4 overall record while 2-0 in the district.

The Laurel Hill Hoboes took the challenge of a double-header road game against Pone De Leon at the beginning of Spring Break last Monday.


Although, this was to be a week of rest for students away from school, the Hoboes chose to get better during the break. The Hoboes fell just shy of a sweep after a walk-off in double in game one but bounced back to take game two in extras.

The Crestview beach volleyball team has carried over its success from the 2024-25 season.


The Bulldogs rank 76th nationally out of 280 schools, 36th in the state of Florida, and 13th in the 2A classification across the state’s total 42.

It was a big night for top area boys basketball seniors in the Pensacola Sports All-Star Game on March 12 at Hartsell Arena.

It was one last hurrah for the area’s top senior girls basketball players as the East won 65-29 victory over the West in the Pensacola Sports Association All-Star Game on March 12 at Hartsell Arena.

The Crestview softball team was coming off a big-time loss to state-ranked Pace after a 9-0 no-hitter put the team at 4-4. The Bulldogs didn’t hang their heads in defeat but faced the challenge of getting better.

After a day of no school, the Bulldog softball team hosted the Destin Sharks for one more game on Friday before spring break, getting back in the win column with a 6-2 final score.

The Baker girls’ basketball team has been led by Chelsea Medley for approximately five years now. With having little time for her family, Medley has decided to step away from basketball and solely focus on being the Gators volleyball coach.


Filling the role is Demeika McClendon, who has had major success in her coaching career at Niceville High School.

The Crestview boys’ weightlifting team took a trip to Navarre this past Wednesday to compete at the Navarre Invitational Meet.


The Bulldogs placed sixth as a team in Traditional and eighth in Olympic, with Andre Bridgewater and June Kawasumi both placing top three.