ORLANDO (AP) - Anthony Wilson's 5-yard touchdown in overtime and Cody Bell's extra-point kick lifted Cocoa to a 7-6 win over Tallahassee Godby in Friday's Class 3A state final at the Florida Citrus... Full story
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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