It is a magical time of the year for high schools around the country.
With the basketball season heading toward its stretch run, champions are being crowned.
It was a busy week for North Okaloosa County baseball programs as Crestview High School played two games, while Laurel Hill played one.
The Bulldogs went 1-1 as they lost in their season opener to Mosley on Feb. 10 by a final of 4-1, before they came back to beat Navarre by a final of 8-7 in extra innings on Feb. 12.
The Baker baseball team showed just how good it can be in a win over Rocky Bayou Christian on Feb. 13.
Baker scored multiple runs in four different innings as they run-ruled the Knights, 10-0, at home to earn their first win of the season.
A promising season for the Crestview boys basketball team came to an abrupt end on Feb. 12, as the Bulldogs fell on the road in a regional quarterfinal to Forest High School by a final of 67-57.
With the loss, the Bulldogs end their season at 19-6.
The ball bounced and rolled around the rim twice before sinking in the hoop.
As the three-pointer from Chipley went in the basket, it took the air out of the building and Baker’s title hopes along with it.
Behind the baseball field at Crestview High School, you will find a familiar sight.
The Bulldogs volleyball team is getting ready for the upcoming season.
There are many noticeable differences between beach volleyball and indoor volleyball.
Besides the change of scenery, beach volleyball is played with only two players at a time which instead of the normal six per side.
On the practice fields at Crestview High School, work is being done in preparation of the upcoming Bulldogs flag football season.
With the season starting on Feb. 20 against Navarre, the pre-season is almost over.
Baker guards Terrance Clausell, Josh Bethel and A.J. Chilton have always put the team in the right position, both offensively and defensively.
They have pushed the pace, which has allowed the Gators to score over 50 points in 17 of their games.
