The FHSAA Board of Directors voted 10-3 Monday to approve a best-of-three format for the regional rounds of the baseball tournament.
However, the proposal to extend the regular season to 28 games was voted down and remain at 25.
Crestview’s football team would have loved to win its Sept. 13 game against state power Niceville.
It was a game against one of the state’s best teams, and a rival, but the Bulldogs missed some chances that perhaps would have swayed the momentum in a 35-14 loss.
Baker volleyball coach Chelsea Medley wasn’t surprised at all that her team was tested throughout its rivalry match against Jay Thursday night.
It was, after all, the latest edition of the War on Highway 4.
Crestview’s volleyball team was in position to knock off Pace last Tuesday night in a District 1-6A match at home.
The Bulldogs had forced a fifth and decisive set against the Patriots, winning 25-21, and were hoping to close the deal.
The first set of regional rankings are out for volleyball and several local teams are in the mix for a playoff spot.
Reigning state champion Baker is ranked fourth in the rural region.
Baker head coach Matt Brunson gathered his team on the field after a Friday tough night in the War on Highway 4 against rival Jay.
The Gators lost the game 41-0 at Merle V. North Stadium and the cheers from the Jay fans could be heard as Brunson talked with his team.
Crestview’s football team wasn’t without its chances last Friday night against Choctaw. The Bulldogs were in position to score a handful of times but simply couldn’t finish the drive.
The result was a 14-0 loss to the Indians on the road. The Bulldogs drop to 2-1 on the season.
