Stories by Aubrey Kelley
Stories by Aubrey Kelley
Baker escapes Aletheia Christian, improves to 3-0
February 19, 2026
The Baker Gators hosted Aletheia Christian Academy last Tuesday for their third game of the season.
The Gators were tested but came out on top 10-8 to improve to 3-0 on the season.
The Gators were tested but came out on top 10-8 to improve to 3-0 on the season.
Crestview faces tough road opponent in season opener
February 19, 2026
The Crestview Bulldog softball team went on the road this past Tuesday where they faced off against district opponent, Tate.
The challenge of playing on the road didn’t help the Bulldogs as they lost their season opener 12-6.
The challenge of playing on the road didn’t help the Bulldogs as they lost their season opener 12-6.
Laurel Hill unable to finish against Vernon
February 19, 2026
The Laurel Hill Hoboes were in search of their first win this season as they hosted the Vernon Yellowjackets last Tuesday.
What was a close game got away from them in the sixth as the Hoboes were run-ruled 18-6.
What was a close game got away from them in the sixth as the Hoboes were run-ruled 18-6.
Crestview powers through Milton
February 18, 2026
The Crestview Bulldog tennis team hosted the Milton Panthers last Tuesday in a district match-up.
The team continues to be a dominant force as both the boys and girls won their respective matches, going undefeated on the day.
The team continues to be a dominant force as both the boys and girls won their respective matches, going undefeated on the day.
Laurel Hill local gets offer from Auburn
February 17, 2026
Passion is when you put more energy into something than is required to do it. It is more than just enthusiasm or excitement. Passion is ambition that has materialized into action to put as much heart, mind, body and soul into something as is possible.
For Laurel Hill resident Charlotte Brooks, her passion has put her on a national stage, and now to the collegiate level.
For Laurel Hill resident Charlotte Brooks, her passion has put her on a national stage, and now to the collegiate level.
Crestview serves up a win in first home match
February 11, 2026
The Crestview Bulldog tennis team held their first home court match against the Tate Aggies last Tuesday.
The girls side swept winning all singles and doubles matches. The boys were almost perfect finishing the day 5-1.
The girls side swept winning all singles and doubles matches. The boys were almost perfect finishing the day 5-1.
Laurel Hill Lady Hoboes reach regional playoffs
February 11, 2026
It has been an immaculate season for the Laurel Hill girls’ basketball team, and it’s not over yet.
The Hoboes will face a familiar opponent in the first round of the rural class regional tournament as they keep working towards making state.
The Hoboes will face a familiar opponent in the first round of the rural class regional tournament as they keep working towards making state.
Crestview holds on in preseason showdown
February 11, 2026
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.
The Bulldogs were a little slow to start, but they soon found their stride as they won 4-3.
Baker wins season opener against Laurel Hill
February 10, 2026
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.
An outstanding performance on the mound and plate discipline gave Baker a 12-2 victory to start the season.
Crestview prepares for season with “Red and White” game
February 7, 2026
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.
An inner-team scrimmage that gives the team a feeling of playing in a game before the season starts on February 17.














