Sports Archive

The Gators are headed to the state semifinal.

With a victory over Chipley in the regional final on Tuesday night, the Baker volleyball team now heads to Winter Haven for a chance at a second consecutive state title.

This time of year, every senior high school football player wishes they had a little more time. More time for sports or more time with friends.

For Crestview High School running back Zi Morris, both are true.

Entering November, both Baker and Crestview are needing to make major moves in the FHSAA state football rankings.

In 2024, the rural classification of 32 teams will be split into an “A” and “B” brackets with teams 1-16 into the first group and teams 17-32 into the second bracket.

The Baker volleyball team heads to Chipley on Tuesday night, as they face off against the Tigers in a regional final.

First serve is at 6 PM.

It was another triumphant night for the Baker volleyball team at home.

The Gators (10-12) were once again at their best when they needed to, defeating rival Jay in a sweep, 25-15, 25-13 and 25-15.

It was an offensive shootout on Oct. 25 in Cantonment.

There is always an adjustment moving up to the varsity team.

It’s an even larger adjustment when you are joining the reigning state champions.

With two more weeks in the regular season, it’s time for North Okaloosa schools to make their move in football.

Baker at 6-3 and 2-1 in district play, faces an uphill climb with one game to play as they host Vernon on November 1st.

The time is now for the Baker volleyball team.

After winning the district title for the 22nd time in school history, Baker (9-12) will face Jay (15-7) in the regional semifinals on Saturday at 6 PM.

The Baker football team battled to the end, but it was ultimately not enough as they fell, 36-26, on Friday night to Freeport.

Baker now stands at 6-3 on the season, after their second straight road defeat.  Freeport moved to 4-4 on the year.