FORT WALTON BEACH — Mercedez Claybrone's Vikings entered Friday night's matchup with crosstown rival Choctaw unbeaten and outscoring foes 58-28, no foe playing Fort Walton Beach to within single digits nearly a month into the season.
Of all the conversations I have on the sidelines Friday night, the subject that comes up the most is predictions. I've talked to other media outlets who refuse to do them because they can be divisive ... That made me crack a smile ... Crestview 31, FWB 14.
It also reinforced Choctaw's legitimacy as a 4A state title contender. Strengthening its position alongside St ... "The biggest thing, the coolest thing right now is we know we haven't reached our maximum potential," Choctaw coach FrankBeasley said ... ....
With only have two weeks left in the high school football regular season, Week 10 will decide district championships and punch playoff tickets. Choctaw (8-0, 2-0), currently seeded No ... 6 ranking in the region when it hosts district rival Walton (2-6.
At 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, SampsonChapelFreewill BaptistChurch will celebrate its 175th homecoming. For morning worship, the host pastor, Dr. Laeulia Lisane will speak. Lunch will be served. At 3 p.m, BishopReginald S. Hinton Sr. and ....
This week brings some intriguing district matchups with serious playoff implications. Choctaw, currently seeded No ...Niceville, No ... Crestview, No ... 9 in the region ... 6 ranking in the region when it hosts district rival Walton ... Choctaw 42, FWB 0 ... Joe 13.
SANTA ROSA BEACH — Phil Tisa couldn't have drawn it up any better ... "Our secondary did great ... Joel Morse was perfect on extra points, had a 20-yard reception and added an interception for the Gators, who host 4-2 Freeport next week.FWB 14, Arnold 12 ... 24.
For the first time in a quarter of a century, Niceville is in danger of missing the playoffs. A win Thursday would change that ... There was the 37-28 victory last year, then the 29-28 win two years prior ... Niceville 35, Mosley 28 ... FWB 28, Arnold 14.
Six weeks in, Baker and Choctawhatchee remain unbeaten, Niceville and SouthWalton are perfect in district play alongside the BigGreen, and half our area teams are .500 or better. I'd say that bodes well for an active postseason ... Wakulla 28, FWB 14.