NICEVILLE — The Niceville soccer team met its equal on Saturday afternoon at Twin Oaks. Facing a similarly talented Tallahassee Lincoln team for a trip to the state final four, the Eagles knew... Full story
It was highly unlikely that anyone inside the Niceville boys soccer team’s locker room would enter tonight’s Region 1-5A finals against Tallahassee Lincoln looking ahead to a possible state berth.
But, should Eagles coach Wes Nelson... Full story
GULF BREEZE — For a split second, it appeared that Choctawhatchee boys soccer senior John Johnson’s rifle of a shot from 35 yards out would blow past the Gulf Breeze keeper and knot the score of Tuesday’s Region 1-4A semifinal.
As... Full story
CANTONMENT — Maybe the Niceville boys soccer team was so active on offense Tuesday because the Eagles were afraid that if they stood still for even a second, they would be frozen in place.
It certainly would have been understandable, given... Full story
The feeling-out process for area soccer teams involved in the boys regional semifinals began long before tonight.
Strong familiarity with their opponents will be a theme tonight for South Walton in Region 1-2A, Choctawhatchee in Region 1-4A and... Full story
SANTA ROSA BEACH — South Walton boys soccer coach Danny Blain tells his players to take control of games early.
A quick strike can disorient an opponent and shake any jitters that go along with a big game like Thursday night’s Region... Full story
NICEVILLE – Amani Beliveau could feel Freeport defender Damen Reynolds once again barreling towards him as the Rocky Bayou Christian junior dribbled towards to Bulldogs’ goal.
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CRESTVIEW — A torrential downpour at Jack Foster Stadium hardly seemed to rain on the Niceville soccer team’s parade.
The Eagles cruised to their sixth straight district crown by beating host Crestview 5-0 to claim the District 2-5A... Full story
PENSACOLA — The cold chill of the late-evening air didn’t stop a delirious Michael Lightbourne from shedding a layer of clothing.
“I scored and I ripped my shirt off. I didn’t know what to do,” Lightbourne said of... Full story
CRESTVIEW — Kenny Born was a young man at a loss for words.
Immediately after lacing a 30-yard kick that arched over the Mosley defense and crashed into the back of the Dolphins’ goal for the game’s first score on Tuesday, the... Full story
It was around this time last year that Choctawhatchee boys soccer coach Chris McDaniel said his team, one teeming with talent but short on postseason minutes, received “an eye opener.”
After advancing to the district finals, where the... Full story