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.
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.
PHOTOS: Niceville Eagles Overpower Pine Forest In Rain-Soaked Showdown, 36-14
The Niceville Eagles defeated Pine Forest 36-14 in a rainy home game, with standout performances from Johnny Lewis Jr. and Connor Matthews, as Pine Forest struggled with early mistakes and turnovers.
