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.
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.
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.
