Stories by Aubrey Kelley
Stories by Aubrey Kelley
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.
Crestview’s Sean Johns signs with Davidson
February 7, 2026
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.
That opportunity arose for Crestview varsity football player Sean Johns.
Baker advances in overtime thriller
February 6, 2026
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.
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.
Crestview falls short in district 1-6A tournament
February 5, 2026
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.
An opponent that the Bulldogs had previously beat two weeks ago, but a 59-54 final score favored the Eagles.
Crestview begins tennis season at Niceville
February 5, 2026
The Crestview Bulldogs started their tennis season last Tuesday to take on a tough team in Niceville. The Bulldogs fell short on both sides as the boys finished 2-5, and girls 0-7.
Laurel Hill clashes with Jay in district tournament
February 4, 2026
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.
The Hoboes couldn’t get it going as their season came to an end, losing to Jay 61-52.














