AI-assisted summaryThe Florida High School Athletic Association released its flag football rankings, with Pace remaining the top team in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.Pace is ranked 20th overall in the state, while Navarre sits at 81st.If the season ended today, Pace would be the only area team to host a playoff game, facing Bartram Trail […]
AI-assisted summaryThe Florida High School Athletic Association released its flag football rankings, with Pace remaining the top team in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.Pace is ranked 20th overall in the state, while Navarre sits at 81st.If the season ended today, Pace would be the only area team to host a playoff game, facing Bartram Trail in the Region 1-3A quarterfinals.Booker T. Washington would also make the playoffs as an at-large bid in Region 1-2A, traveling to Paxon for the quarterfinals.It’s another week of the flag football rankings.The Florida High School Athletic Association rankings were released on Monday. Any games that were played that night are not included in a team’s record, rating or strength of schedule as far as the rankings go.Just as it has the last few weeks, Pace remains Escambia and Santa Rosa counties’ top-ranked team. The Patriots improved six spots to No. 20 this past week, boasting an 18.095 rating with an 8-1 record.
Navarre is the area’s second-best team at No. 81 in the state with a 10.017 rating and a 6-4 record.
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Here are the third FHSAA flag football rankings for teams from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, plus a way-too-early playoff watch.
Class 3A
Pace (18.095) – first in District 1-3A, first in Region 1-3A, third in Class 3A, 20th overall in state
Navarre (10.017) – second in District 1-3A, ninth in Region 1-3A, 27th in Class 3A, 81st overall in state
Tate (2.517) – fourth in District 1-3A, 13th in Region 1-3A, 44h in Class 3A, 176th overall in state
Gulf Breeze (-10.975) – sixth in District 1-3A, 19th in Region 1-3A, 87th in Class 3A, 334th overall in state
Class 2A
Booker T. Washington (24.863) – second in District 1-2A, sixth in Region 1-2A, 27th in Class 2A, 131st overall in state
Pine Forest (-6.509) – fourth in District 1-2A, 15th in Region 1-2A, 70th in Class 2A, 283rd overall in state
Pensacola (-9.299) – fifth in District 1-2A, 18th in Region 1-2A, 82nd in Class 2A, 319th overall in state
Escambia (-21.111) – sixth in District 1-2A, 21st in Region 1-2A, 100th in Class 2A, 386th overall in state
Way-too-early playoff watch
District tournaments aren’t for another few weeks, but it’s still fun to discuss what the playoff scenarios would look like if the regular season ended today as far as region tournaments.
District champions automatically advance to the region tournament after the district tourney, and there are four at-large bids per region in all classifications.
Rankings are bound to change after district tournaments as well, so we’ll pretend that they didn’t change at all through districts to make things a little easier. Remember: anything can happen in the playoffs.
Here’s what the region tournaments would look like.
Region 1-3A
1. Pace (1)* vs. 8. Bartram Trail (3)
2. Ponte Vedra (3)* vs. 7. Lake Howell (4)
3. Fleming Island (3) vs. 6. Oviedo (4)*
4. Chiles (2)* vs. 5. Fletcher (3)
Notes: Only one area team is in the region tournament if the regular season ended today. Pace, the top-ranked team in Region 1-3A, would keep hosting throughout the entire playoffs as long as it keeps winning. The Patriots would start in the quarterfinals against Bartram Trail. Navarre, ranked ninth in the region, just misses out on an at-large bid.
Region 1-2A
1. Choctaw (1)* vs. 8. Wakulla (2)*
2. Stanton (3)* vs. 7. Riverside (4)
3. Paxon (3) vs. 6. Booker T. Washington (1)
4. Yulee (3) vs. 5. Ed White (4)*
Notes: Region 1-2A gets a little weird with Wakulla, ranked ninth in the region, earning an automatic bid as the presumed District 2 champion. Wakulla would knock Fort Walton Beach out of an at-large bid, but would be on the road at Choctaw. Booker T. Washington would get in as an at-large bid, but would travel to Paxon for the region quarterfinals.
Lawrence Butler’s stellar sliding grab | 05/16/2025
arrow-expand-1463475Athletics @ Giants May 16, 2025 | 00:00:16 add-reel-1463476Reelsshare-square-2-1463477Share Lawrence Butler races towards the right-field line and slides to make a nice grab, taking potential extra bases away from Willy Adames in the 5th Pitch Type: Four-Seam Fastball Pitch Speed: 95.8 mph Spin Rate: 2009 rpm Exit Velocity: 87.3 mph Launch Angle: 34° Hit Distance: […]
Mayoral runoff candidates attend forum on youth priorities in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Mayoral candidates Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos answered questions addressing early childhood and youth priorities ahead of June’s runoff election. The forum, hosted by the Future Ready Bexar County partners — Early Matters San Antonio, United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County and UP Partnership, was held on Tuesday at […]
SAN ANTONIO – Mayoral candidates Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos answered questions addressing early childhood and youth priorities ahead of June’s runoff election.
The forum, hosted by the Future Ready Bexar County partners — Early Matters San Antonio, United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County and UP Partnership, was held on Tuesday at the Education Service Center, Region 20.
Texas Public Radio journalist David Martin Davies moderated the discussion where the candidates answered questions on how the city can better support childhood needs.
Both candidates discussed the need for increased focus on affordable child care, K-12 education and community involvement in child care initiatives.
Registration open for Boys & Girls Club summer sports leagues
CASPER, Wyo. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming recently announced its summer sports offerings: Summer T-Ball/Coach Pitch and King of the Court Summer Basketball League. The T-ball and coach pitch season runs from June 2 to July 30, and is open to children in grades K-5. The cost to register is $45, […]
CASPER, Wyo. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming recently announced its summer sports offerings: Summer T-Ball/Coach Pitch and King of the Court Summer Basketball League.
The T-ball and coach pitch season runs from June 2 to July 30, and is open to children in grades K-5.
The cost to register is $45, with a $10 membership fee. Families are encouraged to register by May 30 for an early registrant discount.
Games and practices are hosted at the North Casper Athletics Complex.
The Boys & Girls Club basketball season is divided into leagues for middle school students, high school students and adults. The season runs from June 9 to Aug. 8. Games are played at the club’s main gym.
It’s $35 per individual to register, or $200 per team. Middle and high school athletes are required to also sign up for a $10 club membership.
To register for youth sports, people can visit the parent portal here. Adult teams for summer basketball can register by scanning the QR code on a flyer, or at the main club’s front desk.
To become a coach or for more information, people can go here or call 307-235-5694.
Penn State Basketball Adds to Highest-Ranked Recruiting Class in Program History
Penn State men’s basketball fortified the highest-ranked class in program history with two recent signees, including a 7-foot forward from Croatia. Nittany Lions coach Mike Rhoades recently made the signings official, rounding a Penn State recruiting class that ranks 23rd nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite. Here’s a look at Penn State basketball’s newest signees. […]
Penn State men’s basketball fortified the highest-ranked class in program history with two recent signees, including a 7-foot forward from Croatia. Nittany Lions coach Mike Rhoades recently made the signings official, rounding a Penn State recruiting class that ranks 23rd nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite.
Here’s a look at Penn State basketball’s newest signees.
Ivan Juric
A 7-foot forward from Croatia, Juric played last season at Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas. Juric averaged 14 points and 9.8 rebounds in his season at Sunrise Christian, where he shot 51 percent from the field and 43 percent from 3-point range, a handy number for a 7-footer.
Juric played for Croatia in the 2024 FIBA U18 Eurobasket tournament, averaging 14.4 points and 5.9 rebounds in seven games. He shot 50 percent from 3-point range in the tournament. After the Eurobasket event, Juric moved to Kansas to play for Sunrise Christian, where he became a 3-star prospect and the nation’s 20th-ranked center, according to On3.
Juric played professionally in the Croatian Premier League, averaging 5.7 points and 2.4 rebounds for BC Dubrava during the 2023-24 season. Rhoades capitalized on staff contacts in international basketball to recruit Juric to Penn State.
“Ivan is a versatile big man who we really wanted in our program,” Rhoades said in a statement. “He has impressive size, strength and skill and a desire to get better. He has played against great competition at home and here in the states, and we are really excited to get him here on campus.”
Reggie Grodin
Grodin, a 6-5 guard from Larchmont, N.Y., played last season at the Newman School in Massachusetts. Grodin helped lead Newman to a 32-8 record and a New England Prep School AA title last season. He averaged 12 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game while shooting 68 percent from the field and 41 percent from 3-point range.
Grodin scored 1,375 career points in high school, playing two seasons at Greenwich Country Day School in Connecticut. Groden also played for the New York Lightning in the Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL).
“Reggie brings winning basketball with him and a versatility we need on both ends of the floor,” Rhoades said in a statement. “His ability to make shots, make winning plays and defend at a high level are what we want in our program. I’m excited to watch Reggie work in our program.”
Grodin and Juric join a Penn State recruiting class that features Kayden Mingo, the Gatorade New York player of the year. Mingo, a 6-2 guard, is a 4-star prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite, and a top-35 player nationally.
The Nittany Lions went 14-15 in its second season under Rhoades, who seeks to lead a Big Ten rebound. Penn State went 6-14 in the conference schedule, losing 11 of 12 games during one stretch. Penn State capped the season with an upset win at Wisconsin.
The Lady Pirates celebrate with Daley Lang after she hit a home run in Dale’s first round win over Calera in the 4A State Tournament Thursday at Firelake. Local reports Whenever great Dale teams and wins are discussed, the Lady Pirates’ comeback win over Pocola last Thursday night at the Ballfields at Firelake… Previous Post […]
The Lady Pirates celebrate with Daley Lang after she hit a home run in Dale’s first round win over Calera in the 4A State Tournament Thursday at Firelake.
Local reports Whenever great Dale teams and wins are discussed, the Lady Pirates’ comeback win over Pocola last Thursday night at the Ballfields at Firelake…
The Legacy of Ralph C. Wilson Jr. with Brian Higgins
This week on Skin in the Game, John and Tim sit down with Brian Higgins, President of Shea’s Performing Arts Center and former U.S. Congressman, for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in Western New York pride. The spotlight lands first on Shea’s—its history, cultural impact, and the role it continues to play in Buffalo’s revitalized downtown. […]
This week on Skin in the Game, John and Tim sit down with Brian Higgins, President of Shea’s Performing Arts Center and former U.S. Congressman, for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in Western New York pride. The spotlight lands first on Shea’s—its history, cultural impact, and the role it continues to play in Buffalo’s revitalized downtown. Higgins unpacks how investments in arts, culture, and sports help build stronger, more connected communities.
And in a city where Bills, Sabres, Bisons, Bandits fans, and Broadway buffs often share the same ZIP code or body, Higgins draws a compelling line between the passion of the theatergoer and the loyalty of the local sports fan. Both are fueled by pride of place, and both show up—season after season—to cheer for something bigger than themselves.
At the heart of the episode is the legacy of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. As a friend and admirer of the late Bills owner, Higgins reflects on Wilson’s long-term vision, the power of his foundation’s philanthropy, and what it means to plant seeds that outlast any single career or season. It’s a conversation about leadership, legacy, and the common threads that unite a city’s stages, stadiums, and spirit.
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