2008 Football

Kickers are godsends for Vikings' special teams

Comments | Recommend

By TRAVIS DOWNEY Florida Freedom Newspapers(850) 315-4476 | travisd@nwfdailynews.com FORT WALTON BEACH - Dylan Hawkins wanted to pinch himself. It was during a Fort Walton Beach pep rally several weeks ago that Hawkins, a senior kicker, was... Full story

FWB's receiving corps has been big bright spot

Comments | Recommend

By ADAM PRUIETT Florida Freedom Newspapers(850) 315-4421 | adamp@nwfdailynews.com FORT WALTON BEACH - When it comes to football, wide receivers are often flashy, but one of the things Fort Walton Beach quarterback Luke Barnes respects about his... Full story

Fort Walton Beach advances in 4A playoffs by clipping Pace 14-13

Comments | Recommend

By BILL GAMBLIN Florida Freedom Newspapers PACE - Every team will have its day, but Fort Walton Beach was wondering when that day would come in football after some dramatic disappointments against the Pace Patriots. The Vikings have to wait no... Full story

Niceville falls to Pine Forest in Class 5A semifinals

Comments | Recommend

By TRAVIS DOWNEY Florida Freedom Newspapers(850) 315-4476 | travisd@nwfdailynews.com PENSACOLA - In a Niceville season that has so often hinged on big plays - whether it be on offense, defense or special teams - the Eagles found themselves on the... Full story

Transfers provide big lift for South Walton

Comments | Recommend

By ADAM PRUIETT Florida Freedom Newspapers(850) 315-4421 | adamp@nwfdailynews.com SANTA ROSA BEACH - Ask David Bazylak about the impact of several transfers on the South Walton football team, and he instantly defers to the Seahawks lifers. "I've... Full story

Whiddon takes QB position and runs with it for Eagles

Comments | Recommend

By TRAVIS DOWNEY Florida Freedom Newspapers(850) 315-4476 | travisd@nwfdailynews.com NICEVILLE - Whether he knew it or not, Rick Whiddon was born to be the quarterback at Niceville. Or at least, it sure seems that way. His father, Paul, was once... Full story

Williams enjoys return to Fort Walton Beach

Comments | Recommend

By WILL PARCHMAN Florida Freedom Newspapers(850) 315-4484 | willp@nwfdailynews.com FORT WALTON BEACH - When Trent Williams chose to leave Fort Walton Beach before his junior year last year, he left a horde of friends and a lot of history behind... Full story

Fort Walton Beach's offense has matched its defensive prowess

Comments | Recommend

By TRAVIS DOWNEY Florida Freedom Newspapers(850) 315-4476 | travisd@nwfdailynews.com FORT WALTON BEACH - For a unit that has averaged 35.5 points per game this season, members of Fort Walton Beach's high-scoring offense are still set on creating a... Full story

Seahawks: 'The Cardiac Kids'

Comments | Recommend

By ADAM PRUIETT Florida Freedom Newspapers(850) 315-4421 | adamp@nwfdailynews.com SANTA ROSA BEACH - South Walton football coach David Barron has a favorite saying that he's used religiously this season that's applied to seemingly every game the... Full story

Haynes enjoying role as bruising back for Niceville

Comments | Recommend

By WILL PARCHMAN Florida Freedom Newspapers(850) 315-4484 | willp@nwfdailynews.com NICEVILLE - Stephan Haynes readily admits he's a third wheel, and he's enjoying every minute of it. While the Eagles' have other rushers who seek out the... Full story

'Boys Football 2008' Archives