Connor Rooney’s breakout season leads him to claim Mid Bay News Defensive Player of the Year
From rotational player to defensive player of the year, South Walton LB Connor Rooney reflects on 2025 before beginning his senior season.
From the 850 to the Nation: Emerald Coast Athletes Close Out 2025 College Football Season
Emerald Coast football, Niceville football, Crestview football, South Walton football, Choctaw football, 850 athletes, college football 2025, Cole Tabb Stanford, Kemper Hodges Air Force, Marcus Patterson Kennesaw State, Devin Voisin South Alabama, Simeon White Stetson, Zay Parks Florida State, Jaden Robinson Austin Peay, Khalil Jacobs Missouri, Tyler Powell Webber, Ramon Cruz Coast Guard, Joe Hanson Coastal Carolina, JP Mikhael Georgia Southern, Northwest Florida athletes
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.
HS Football: Niceville Welcomes South Sumter – Other Local Squads Prepare for Week 1.
The Niceville Eagles are set to open their football season this Friday against the strong South Sumter Raiders, a team that made it to the third round of the playoffs last season. Coach Grant Thompson is eager to see how his team, led by key players like Conor Matthews and Eddie Love, Jr., will perform against such a tough opponent. Additionally, fans can look forward to other local matchups, including South Walton vs. Gulf Breeze and Crestview vs. Milton.
