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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 had opportunities to keep it close, but Niceville took control early and didn’t look back in a battle of the rivals on Sept. 13.

Layne Brewer scored three rushing touchdowns to lead Baker to a 42-7 win over Central on Sept. 6.

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.

Crestview scored twice in the second half and held off Walton 28-21 in a wild game at home last Friday night.


Jay McQueen helped lead the way for the Bulldogs, scoring twice, while the defense allowed just one offensive score as Crestview improved to 2-0.

You can learn a lot about a football team when they’re down late and the pressure is on.

On a bright and sunny August day the sky almost seemed Laurel Hill Hobo blue. Laurel Hill basketball fans are hoping that’s a sign of positive things ahead for the once proud program that has struggled to find its footing in recent years.
Last week, longtime Okaloosa County teacher, coach and administrator Jay Sanders was named the Hobo boys basketball coach.

The defending Class 1A Baker volleyball team began its quest for a 22nd consecutive district title and a repeat as state champions Tuesday against a determined Central team.
The Lady Gators won the match in straight sets 25-15, 25-22, 25-11 but the match wasn’t without some drama.

Contrary to popular belief, numbers do sometimes lie.
Friday night when Baker’s football team hosted Florida A&M High at Doug Griffith Memorial Stadium, the numbers did in fact tell the story of the game.