Ruckel Middle School Cheerleaders win National Championship
At the Monday, April 11th Okaloosa School Board meeting, the Ruckel Middle School cheerleading team was recognized for winning the Junior High Gameday Division at the 2022 Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) National Championship. RELATED: Niceville Cheer Brings Home the Hardware From Orlando Coach Tanya Herndon, the coach for both the Niceville High School and Ruckel […]
Niceville Boys Lacrosse Squad Prepares for District Playoffs
A tough win capped off a successful regular season for the Niceville Eagles boys lacrosse team last week. The Niceville Boys Lacrosse team eked out a 12-11 win against Tallahassee’s Lincoln High School at home. Junior Gavin Gifford delighted the crowd with an admirable three-goal, three-assist performance on the night. Senior and Palm Beach Atlantic […]
University of Alabama Golf Great Reflects on Golf, Niceville
Life has taken Bob Mathers on a pretty incredible journey – thanks to his favorite game, golf. His adventures are centered around Niceville and include competition in some high-profile regional golf tournaments. For Mathers, living in Niceville was by design and playing competitive golf was an unexpected extra. Niceville Golfing Sparks a Passion You see, […]
Eagles Drop Game to Gulf Breeze High School Lacrosse
On Thursday March 31st, the Niceville Boys Lacrosse (8-2)(4-2) took a tough loss to the Gulf Breeze High School Dolphins(7-5)(4-0), by a score of 7-12 on the Dolphins’ home turf. A Slowed Attacking Game for the Eagles. Senior Dominic Barnshaw signed with Keiser University to Play Lacrosse. He joins teammate and fellow captain Marek Albiero […]
Niceville Girls Lacrosse: Post Season Ticket Punched – Ready for Rival South Walton
The Niceville High School Girls Lacrosse Team (8-3)(7-0) will finish the season unbeaten in their district this year. The #94-ranked Eagles have three more contests to go before the postseason begins – and the next game will more than likely be the most stirring for them. Niceville will play host to South Walton High School’s […]
Niceville Cheer Brings Home the Hardware From Orlando.
Niceville Cheer Brings Home the Hardware From Orlando. Niceville High School Cheerleaders returned from Orlando with medals again. The Eagles have continued their dominant streak in both Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheer Competition in the State of Florida. The Okaloosa County School Board celebrated their continued success with a recognition ceremony at their board meeting […]
New Mexico State Hires NWFSC’s Greg Heiar as Next Basketball Coach
Greg Heiar’s Official NWSFC Photo New Mexico State University has hired Northwest Florida State College Head Basketball Coach Greg Heiar to be their next Basketball Coach after his one-year stay at the college in Niceville. Heiar’s Northwest Florida State College Raider Basketball team just won the NJCAA National Championship in March. Heiar will take over […]
Supporting Students One Snap At A Time: Paula Mims – The Niceville Sports Photographer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5p12hTsJnwYou’ve probably seen her pictures everywhere, but you may not know Paula Mims personally. Paula Mims is responsible for the lion’s share of sports photography around here. And she does it for free. It’s a cool March evening at Niceville High School. The baseball team takes the field. The tradition just isn’t the same without […]
Mid Bay Lacrosse Recap – Sponsored by The Dear App.
The girls expected to be off this week for Niceville high school spring break – the boys expected to head to Jacksonville. The girls won’t take the field – and neither will the boys. here is what’s up: Boys Lacrosse. (8-1)(5-1) 2nd in District Rivalry Game Versus FWBHS The Niceville Boys Lacrosse Team delivered an […]
Niceville PD Officer Named All Sports Association Amateur of the Year
Jonathan Newby is a strong guy. It’s an asset as a Niceville Police Department Officer. All Sports Association Amateur Athlete Winner Jonathan Newby Works at Niceville PD “It has a couple of times. My strength has been needed a couple of times. There has been a couple of times I have had to go hands-on […]
