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The surface was muddy in Holmes County’s rodeo arena, but that didn’t affect how Baker played football.

The Gators went back and forth with the Blue Devils but found themselves with a 20-14 victory in the end.

It was blistering heat last Tuesday in Crestview. No clouds, low wind and sun shining brightly on the golf course.

It was the perfect day for Crestview and Baker to swing their clubs in a head-to-head matchup.

The Laurel Hill Hoboes returned home after a five-match stretch on the road.

After going 2-3 during that time, Laurel Hill was ready to earn a win at home, but the Central Jaguars fought from behind to defeat the Hoboes 3-2 in five sets.

Football comes early this week as Crestview host Pine Forest for Thursday night football, and Baker hits the road for its first 1A game of the season.

Here’s a look at what to expect out of this week’s high school football matchups.

The Crestview cross-country team took its talents to Pine Forest Aug. 29 to compete at the Eagle Invitational.

Head coach Daniel Richards used the early season meet as an opportunity to strategize on how to get his team faster.

After winning the first two sets of last Monday’s volleyball match against Walton, the Gators found themselves fighting in a fifth set. Baker was up 10-3 early, but the battling Braves team brought the score within two.


It wasn’t until a final kill by Taylor Ashburn that Baker secured its 3-2 victory over Walton.

Another week is in the record books for high school football.

Here’s a look back at how Crestview and Baker performed, and what’s ahead for the two teams.

The Baker Gators hosted a tough Destin team last Friday after losing to rival Jay in week one.

With some time outside during the week, the Gators came prepared to play and defeated the Sharks 35-13 for their first win of the season.

The Crestview Bulldogs traveled to Enterprise, Alabama last Friday night where they took on one of the top teams in the state.

Crestview did well to keep the score within one by halftime, but second half miscues led to a 58-12 final.

Crestview’s swim team began its season in Destin with the Choctaw Freestyle Invitational Aug. 22.

With not much practice due to weather, the team still performed well, placing eighth overall out of 11 teams.