The Okaloosa County School District announced that “schools and facilities will be closed Thursday, October 8, 2026, and Friday, October 9, 2026. All school-related activities, including extracurricular and athletic events, are also canceled during this time”.

The announcement brought Baker’s football trip to Port St. Joe to a full stop.

“Just taking fire into every play.” This is what head coach Chelsea Medley had to say after Baker’s volleyball team swept Rocky Bayou this past Tuesday.

It’s a mindset she wants to see her players carry over into the district tournament.

The FHSAA has made some new additions to winter and spring sports this year, specifically for postseason play.

Basketball will introduce the use of shot clocks, while baseball extends the playoffs into a best-of-three format, excluding the quarterfinal round.

It’s time to take a look at the FHSAA volleyball rankings again.

The Laurel Hill volleyball team hosted its last home game of the regular season last Monday. Eight seniors were honored for their effort this season and for their years spent playing volleyball for Laurel Hill.

Emotions were high, but the Hoboes shifted their mindset to secure a 3-1 win over Calvary Christian Academy.

The FHSAA and MaxPreps have updated the regional football standings as of Oct 4. Baker remains in playoff contention while Crestview gets a bump after winning over Mitchell.

Week seven of the high school football season was jam packed with excitement. Here’s a look back at all the action and what to expect this week.

The Crestview Bulldogs had fought their way back into the game against Mitchell last Friday after falling behind 21-7.

It was fourth-and-long with three minutes left in the game, and Crestview needed to convert to continue its offensive drive.

The Baker Gators welcomed fans into Doug Griffith Stadium for their homecoming game against FAMU DRS.

Baker handled business to ensure victory with a 50-16 final score over the Rattlers.

“Name, Image & Likeness (NIL): What Every Student-Athlete and Parent Should Know” is a community seminar put on by the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association and the Equity Project Alliance that will join local experts from the world of professional sports, college athletics, finance and law Oct. 20 at Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto Street. Doors and food service will open at 4:30 p.m. while the event runs from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.