Signings

Former Viking Jones signs with UNC Greensboro baseball

Adam Pruiett

When it came to landing a baseball scholarship with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Jonathan Jones acted as his own starter, set-up man and closer. The former Fort Walton Beach pitcher sparked the Spartans’ interest with his pl... Full story

Walton's Towery to pitch for NWF State baseball

Adam Rosenberg

The questions surrounding former Walton two-sport star James Towery’s ability to compete at a higher level are the same ones that follow many athletes from smaller high schools. And no one knows that better than Towery. Sure, he dominated agai... Full story

Cook signs equestrian scholarship with Texas A&M

Adam Pruiett

For most people who are asked if they were born in a barn, it’s a form of criticism. For Camilla Cook, it couldn’t be more flattering. The 18-year-old from Destin has been enamored with riding horses since the first time she plunked down... Full story

Kennedy latest Eagle to land at NWF State

Adam Rosenberg

Niceville’s Kyle Kennedy had a few choices when it came to selecting a college to continue his baseball career, but top-notch facilities and the comforts of home won out in the end. Kennedy will join Niceville teammates Chris Krenek and Michae... Full story

Sullivan lands preferred walk-on spot with Ole Miss

Adam Rosenberg

Fort Walton Beach graduate Austin Sullivan isn’t the first person to fall victim to the charms of Oxford, Miss., nor will he be the last. After an accomplished career for the Vikings, Sullivan is ready to don the red and blue of the Ole Miss b... Full story

Pitcher Krenek inks with NWF State College

Adam Rosenberg

Unlike many people his age, Chris Krenek seems to see the big picture. Others might see spending their freshman year of college at home as a drag. Krenek sees free rent and home-cooked meals. The recent Niceville graduate has signed to continue his... Full story

Fletcher signs with Huntingdon College football

Staff reports

Garrett Fletcher, one of the key cogs in the Niceville football team’s prolific running attack last season, has signed for Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Ala. Fletcher rushed for 918 yards on 103 carries while helping the Eagles advance to ... Full story

SW's Watson signs with Gulf Coast softball

Daily News

The most accomplished softball player in South Walton history will continue her career not far from where she starred for the Seahawks. Shelby Watson, a three-time Daily News small school Player of the Year, has signed with Gulf Coast Community Coll... Full story

Choctaw's Eubanks signs with NWF State softball

Adam Rosenberg

FORT WALTON BEACH — During her senior season on the Choctawhatchee softball team, Michelle Eubanks often found herself in territory she never thought she’d reenter: the pitcher’s circle. Although she had originally given up pitchin... Full story

Niceville's Hassell set to play for South Alabama

Adam Rosenberg

With her name all over the Niceville volleyball record books, Jenna Hassell is set to move on to the next level of her remarkable career. Hassell, who holds Niceville records for single-season digs (357), single-game digs (23) and career digs (931) ... Full story

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