Live Blog: FHSAA releases playoff brackets for area high schools

Live Blog: FHSAA releases playoff brackets for area high schools Collin Bestor November 6, 2025 10:30 am Sports In Brief: Florida High School Athletic Association releases playoff brackets for Rural-7A classifications With many teams in our area already guaranteed a spot (Choctaw, Baker, Pensacola Catholic), some sit in limbo (Crestview, Tate, Milton and Niceville). Playoff […]
Defending National Champs: New-look Northwest Florida State women’s team embraces speed, grit and global talent

After last year’s national title, the Northwest Florida State College women’s basketball team enters a new season with a younger, faster roster — and the same championship expectations.
Playoff Push: Baker dominates, Choctaw cruises, Niceville hangs on

The playoff race is heating up in Northwest Florida! Baker’s cruising, Choctaw’s chasing another title, and Niceville’s fighting to stay alive.
See where your team stands heading into the final three weeks of the regular season.
Local high school football playoff races heat up as the final stretch of the 2025 season begins

The playoff picture is heating up! From Choctaw’s dominant run to Milton’s shocking comeback season, every district in the Mid Bay News coverage area has something on the line heading into Week 8.
Mid Bay News presents mid-season awards for the 2025 football season

From breakout rookies to dominant defenses, Week 6 of Northwest Florida high school football is packed with stories worth celebrating.
Week 6 Recap: Niceville flexes muscle, SoWal beats Walton

Week 6 football action marked the beginning of district play for many local teams.
Okaloosa Superintendent Marcus Chambers Elected President of FHSAA Board

Superintendent Marcus Chambers was elected president of the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors during the group’s September 23 meeting in Gainesville.
Week 4: Is Choctaw The Best Team on the Panhandle?

Week four of Panhandle high school football exploded with stunning upsets, defensive masterclasses, and a wild 131-point shootout, reshaping the season’s landscape.
Niceville overcomes rocky first quarter, downs Pine Forest 35-14

Niceville overcame early turnovers with a dominant offensive showing led by Deagan McCoy and Robert Oliver to defeat Pine Forest 35-14 in Pensacola.
Tickets Available Thursday for Emerald Coast Classic

Tickets go on sale Thursday for the 2025 Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament at Raider Arena, featuring eight college teams.