No two years in the world of local sports are alike. Each year brings its own joy, surprises and heartbreak.
This is true of 2015, as the passing of greatness and the coming of age touched North Ok…
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DICKSON: A New Year's wish for Northwest Florida
Soon, we welcome 2016, and on Dec. 30, I celebrated my 15th year covering Northwest Florida sports.
Where does the time go?
I graduated from high school in 1976, so I’ve spent more than one thi…
Former Crestview Bulldog makes mark on Kentucky football
CRESTVIEW — Former Bulldog football and basketball star Denzel Ware is home for the holidays after finishing his redshirt freshman football season at the University of Kentucky.
Ware finished the y…
Crestview boys basketball team faces stiff competition in Beach Blowout
CRESTVIEW — Northwest Florida's holiday break annually brings high school basketball, with teams from across the Southeast visiting for top regional tournaments.
This year is no exception, and Cres…
DICKSON: My Christmas gift list for Crestview, Baker, Laurel Hill teams
As you are reading this, I’m at my mom’s in DeLand, probably trying to get some rest on a sleeper sofa.
Christmas has always been a special time for my family. I grew up a Southern Baptist, and my …
Crestview grad, Matt Gillis, commits to UNO baseball program
CRESTVIEW — When Matt Gillis watched Blake Dean play baseball for his dad, Tim Gillis, at Crestview High School from 2003-2006, he could have never imagined how their respective baseball journeys wou…
13 things you didn't know about Crestview High wrestler Josh Cantwell
CRESTVIEW — Josh Cantwell is part Tasmanian Devil and part surgeon as he grapples an opponent for Crestview High School's wrestling team.
The Bulldog senior competes in the 145-pound weight class a…
13 things you didn't know about Seth Kootsouradis
CRESTVIEW — Seth Kootsouradis patrols the soccer field with speed and power.
The senior defensive midfielder, on Crestview High School's boys soccer team, is everything Coach Scottie Milton wants i…
Crestview holds off Indians in district opener (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — If Thursday’s District 2-6A boys basketball opener between Crestview and Choctawhatchee is an indication of the season ahead it’s going to be a wild ride.
The fans that packed the Crest…
Pine Forest jumps on Crestview (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — There’s plenty of work to do for Crestview High School’s girls basketball team during the upcoming Christmas break. The Bulldogs won’t be playing in holiday tournament so they’ll have ple…