Stories by Jackson Buhler
Stories by Jackson Buhler
Jackson’s view
June 20, 2025
The FHSAA recently decided to make a big change in high school basketball.
Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, the state will impose a shot clock for all high school playoff games.
Jordan continues guiding Joy Fellowship Church
June 19, 2025
For its entire existence, Joy Fellowship Church in Crestview has had elder Fred Jordan show them the way.
Jordan started the church with five other families in 1975.
Hardin’s confidence helping him become sought after recruit
June 18, 2025
Cole Hardin grew up playing basketball in his back yard.
He did not even start in organized basketball until he got to sixth grade.
Gators girls basketball making strides this summer
June 18, 2025
The Baker Gators made the most of the middle of June.
Baker played five games against teams from across the region on June 16 and 17.
Veteran Baker boys basketball team looking for more in 2025-26
June 17, 2025
Last season, the Baker boys basketball program was under new management.
Chad Martin was in his first season as head coach.
Hoboes girls basketball growing in summer games
June 17, 2025
The Laurel Hill girls basketball team has been busy this summer.
Along with being at camps at Reid State, the Hoboes played four games against teams from across the area at the Baker High School Summer Round-Up.
Player leaders paving way for Crestview football program
June 16, 2025
In the heat of the summer of Florida, it is easy to cut corners during workouts.
Even as the Crestview football team begins workouts around 9 a.m., the heat index could be nearing 100 degrees.
Jackson’s view
June 13, 2025
I am all for college athletes getting paid.
All athletes deserve the recognition that they bring to their school and program.
Weston leads North Okaloosa County FCA
June 13, 2025
Zach Weston spends most of his time as the youth pastor at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Crestview.
When he is not at Woodlawn, Weston is moving around the north end of Okaloosa County as a representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
The Jackson Experience serves up good barbecue to Crestview
June 13, 2025
Darius Jackson’s full-time job is as a truck driver.
On Friday and Saturday, Jackson and his wife Porsha own and operate the Jackson Experience, which is a food truck in Crestview.