Governor approves more pay for high school coaches – with caveats

High school sports coaches in Florida will now have the chance to make more money – contributed by booster clubs and alumni organizations. They will also be permitted to use their personal funds to support the student athletes they coach.
Matt Brunson Honored After His Powerful Baker Football Career

Legendary Baker football coach Matt Brunson has been inducted into the FHSAA Hall of Fame after decades of championship success.
Watching high school sports in Okaloosa just got more expensive

The Okaloosa County School Board unanimously passed a measure to increase the price of tickets to all sporting events at local high schools. Here’s what it’ll cost to see the Eagles, Indians, Bulldogs, Gators and Vikings in the 2026-7 school year:
FHSAA releases 2026 football reclassifications – Here’s who WON and LOST on the Emerald Coast:

The official Florida High School football classifications are here, detailing the new districts and early predictions for Northwest Florida teams through the 2027 season.
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 […]
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.
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.
This MASSIVE Change in Florida High School Football Playoffs Is Coming Soon:

Florida high school football is getting a major postseason shakeup. Here’s how teams make the playoffs now—and why 2026 could change the game forever.
📸: Eagles Triumph in Tactical Tug-of-War

Niceville’s pitching carried it through a clash of the titans against Lincoln Wednesday night. Playoffs continue for Niceville.
Niceville Girls Wrestling Pins First EVER District Title

The Niceville Lady Eagles just made history—winning their first district title and proving that girls’ wrestling is here to stay! See how they dominated the competition and what’s next for the team.