EMERALD COAST CLASSIC: Ohio State Tops The Tide 92-81.

Raider Arena Sees Tough Buckeye Squad Hold Off Ranked Tide Fans filled most of the seats in Raider Arena for the tip-off of the Emerald Coast Classic in Crimson and Red to watch the first round of the Niceville tournament.  Based on the cheering from the fans, plenty of people drove from Ohio or already […]

PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles Ready for Showdown Against Bartram Trail

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Eagles Get Home Turf In Second Round In a stunning display of prowess, the Niceville High School football team soared to victory last Friday, overpowering Nease with a decisive 56-21 win. The clash occurred in Ponte Vedra at Nease’s home turf, leaving Niceville with a triumphant echo as they prepare for their next challenge. Their […]

GIRLS SOCCER: Niceville Start The Season With A Mercy Rule Win Over Arnold

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Niceville Routs Former State Semifinalists Arnold A Niceville Girls Soccer Player challenges for a ball against the Arnold Defense. Katelyn Tomaschko sniffs out an attack. The Niceville defense kept the ball in Arnold’s half for most of the shortened game. A group of boys watches the Niceville girls soccer game from the comfort of an […]

Niceville, Other Local Squads Make Football Playoffs

Eagles Make Playoffs. Now What? The Florida High School Athletic Association had worked its mathematical voodoo and determined the teams that will have a shot at immortality in the 2023 playoffs.  The Niceville Eagles are in the state tournament, as are both teams who defeated the Maroon and White this year – The Mosley Dolphins […]

Eagle Football: Niceville Wins, Playoff Game Details Unknown

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The Niceville Eagles faced the Navarre Raiders in their final game of the 2023 regular season, determined to rebound from their recent loss to the Mosley Dolphins. The first half was a back-and-forth battle, with touchdowns from both teams, leaving the score tied at 28-28 at halftime.

Northwest Florida Raiders Secure Second Win On Grit

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Tavion Banks lays up a shot over the East Central Warrior Defense as rebounder extraordinaire Jaydn Shider prepares to handle a ricochet off the backboard. A Tough Win Northwest Florida State College faced a tenacious East-Central team that kept their contest interesting until the final ten minutes or so of the contest. The Raiders won […]

College Basketball: Raiders Smash Bison in Home Opener

Rasheed Jones led the charge with 22 points, backed by Jamal Sumlin’s 15 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. The Raiders’ relentless defense held their opponents to a mere 30% shooting, resulting in a spectacular 90-42 victory! 🌟🏀

Batman Hits the Diamond for Traveling Eagles Halloween Celebration

Niceville children and their families dressed up in a fantastic array of costumes, from princesses to Freddy Krueger and even Wayne and Garth from “Wayne’s World.” Over 50 young fans transformed the baseball stands into a sea of creativity and Halloween spirit, making this event a true costume extravaganza.

While the baseball game was undoubtedly the main event, the kids in costumes had the unique opportunity to run the bases, participate in a costume contest, and even enjoy some sweet treats between the bases. The community’s enthusiasm and interaction between players and fans made this Halloween Havoc game a heartwarming celebration of togetherness and fun in Niceville.

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A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.