Sports Archive

The Crestview Bulldogs hosted the Milton Panthers in a pair preseason games this past week. The first game was played on Tuesday as the Bulldogs were getting settled into the feeling of game day.


The Bulldogs were a little slow to start, but they soon found their stride as they won 4-3.

It was the baseball season opener in Baker last Monday as the Gators hosted the Laurel Hill Hoboes in a district showdown under the lights.


An outstanding performance on the mound and plate discipline gave Baker a 12-2 victory to start the season.

The Crestview Bulldog softball team held their “Red and White” game last Friday in preparation for the 2026 season.


An inner-team scrimmage that gives the team a feeling of playing in a game before the season starts on February 17.

Growing up, most kids dream of the opportunity to play football at the next level. To move on from high school Friday night lights to college Saturdays and get one step closer to playing at the professional level.


That opportunity arose for Crestview varsity football player Sean Johns.

Baker hosted Central in the rural district 1 tournament Thursday with a chance to advance to the finals for a second year straight.


A game not just between two teams, but two fan bases, giving Baker’s rivalry with Jay a run for its money as Baker won 55-52 in overtime.

The Crestview Bulldogs revisited the Niceville Eagles in the first round of the district 1-6A tournament last Tuesday.


An opponent that the Bulldogs had previously beat two weeks ago, but a 59-54 final score favored the Eagles.

Round one of the Rural District 1 tournament tipped off last Tuesday in Laurel Hill as the Hoboes faced off against the Jay Royals.


The Hoboes couldn’t get it going as their season came to an end, losing to Jay 61-52.

It is only William Barton’s second year as the Laurel Hill head baseball coach. A major benefit for the coach was the ability to retain the majority of his 2024-25 players.


With three seniors graduating last year, Coach Barton will have 11 returning to play Hoboe baseball for the 2026-27 season.

It was the first round of the District 1-6A girls basketball tournament last Monday, and the Crestview Lady Bulldogs hosted the Pace Patriots.


In a win-or-go-home game, Crestview advances with a final score of 58-50.

The Crestview Bulldogs have been in preparation for the 2026 baseball season. After a final record of 11-16 in 2025 and finishing as the runner-up in the district tournament, the Bulldogs are ready to be unleashed.