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 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.
Niceville Football: Robert Stith Commits to West Virginia

A top Niceville wideout is heading to the Big 12 — but not before one more run with the Eagles. Here’s how Robert Stith and Max Roche plan to power Niceville’s offense under a new head coach.
📸: 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.
We Interviewed Niceville’s New Head Football Coach, Richard Morgan

🏈 A new era begins at Niceville High as Richard Morgan steps in to lead the Eagles—find out how he plans to continue the team’s storied tradition and shape the future of the program!
Search to Replace Thompson at Niceville Begins

After six seasons and a trip to the state championship, Niceville’s head coach is stepping down—who will take over the powerhouse program?
Fayard Hits 1,000 Point Mark, Sets Sights on Playoffs

Niceville High School junior Carson Fayard has scored 1,000 career points, earning a Division I scholarship offer while focusing on leading her team to success in the district playoffs.