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.
Kemper Hodges Earns First QB Start For Air Force Academy

Junior quarterback Kemper Hodges made his first-ever start at quarterback for the Air Force Academy football team against the New Mexico Lobos, a challenging experience that underscores the unique life of a cadet-athlete.
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.
South Walton Makes Statement Win to Open New Stadium
South Walton opened its new stadium with a skydiver-delivered game ball and a 35–6 win over Gulf Breeze to kick off the 2025 football season. ✅