Pensacola area high school sports saw three baseball teams compete for district championships and 2A track athletes head to Panama City for district championships.
Key points
Three area baseball teams competed for district championships
Choctawhatchee defeated Escambia 9-8 in 10 innings
2A track and field athletes went to Panama City
District championships were held on April 18
ChoctawhatcheeEscambiaDistrict 1-4A baseball championship2A track and field championships
Pensacola area postseason action continued Friday night, with three area baseball teams vying for district championships, and 2A track and field athletes heading to Panama City for the district championships. Read below for a recap of the action.
Gators Clayton Sanders (18) pitches against the Wildcats during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Wildcats Travis Bright (13) pitches against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Wildcats third baseman Eli Borjas (5) settles under a pop up for an out against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Wildcats Travis Bright (13) pitches against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Q&A
What were the results of the District 1-4A baseball championship?
Choctawhatchee won against Escambia with a score of 9-8 after 10 innings.
Which teams were competing in the Pensacola area baseball championships?
The teams competing included No. 1 Choctawhatchee and No. 2 Escambia.
Where did the 2A track and field athletes compete?
The 2A track and field athletes headed to Panama City for the district championships.
What date did the Pensacola area high school sports postseason action take place?
The postseason action took place on Friday night, April 18.
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Gators Clayton Sanders (18) safely heads to first as Wildcats pitcher Travis Bright (13) plays the bunt, but doesn’t have a play during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Gators Hunter Kroll (2) dives into third ahead of the tag by Wildcats Eli Borjas (5) during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Wildcats Travis Bright (13) pitches against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Gators Hunter Kroll (2) heads to the plate to take a 2-0 lead over the Wildcats during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Wildcats Eli Borjas (5) bats against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Gators Clayton Sanders (18) pitches against the Wildcats during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Gators (23) heads to the plate to take a 3-0 lead over the Wildcats on a 2-RBI double by Tyler Wilson (20) during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Gators Josh Hagan (3) heads to the plate to take a 4-0 lead over the Wildcats on a 2-RBI double by Tyler Wilson (20) during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Wildcats Angel Zuniga (10) pitches against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Gators J.R. Riley (5) puts the ball in play against the Wildcats during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Wildcats Angel Zuniga (10) pitches against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Wildcats pitcher Angel Zuniga (10) throws to first for an out against the Gators on a comebacker during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Gators third baseman J.R. Riley (5) throws to first for an out against the Wildcats during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
The Wildcats catcher (29) fires to first while playing a bunt by the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
The Gators take a 5-0 lead as a shot by Eli Wilbanks (10) gets past a diving Wildcats shortstop Anthony McAthur (7) for an RBI-double during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
The Gators Cohen Rush (7) heads to the plate to take a 5-0 lead over the Wildcats on an RBI-double by Eli Wilbanks (10) during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
The Gators Eli Wilbanks (10) heads to the plate to take a 6-0 lead over the Wildcats during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Wildcats Grayson Ellis (23) pitches against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Wildcats Anthony McAthur (7) plays a grounder up the middle and fires to first for an out against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
Wildcats Anthony McAthur (7) plays a grounder up the middle and fires to first for an out against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
A shot by Wildcats Grayson Ellis (23) gets past a diving Gators second baseman Eli Wilbanks (10) for a single during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Gators Clayton Sanders (18) pitches against the Wildcats during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Gators Clayton Sanders (18) pitches against the Wildcats during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Wildcats Travis Bright (13) pitches against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Wildcats third baseman Eli Borjas (5) settles under a pop up for an out against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Wildcats Travis Bright (13) pitches against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Gators Clayton Sanders (18) safely heads to first as Wildcats pitcher Travis Bright (13) plays the bunt, but doesn’t have a play during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Gators Hunter Kroll (2) dives into third ahead of the tag by Wildcats Eli Borjas (5) during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Wildcats Travis Bright (13) pitches against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Gators Hunter Kroll (2) heads to the plate to take a 2-0 lead over the Wildcats during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Wildcats Eli Borjas (5) bats against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Gators Clayton Sanders (18) pitches against the Wildcats during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Gators (23) heads to the plate to take a 3-0 lead over the Wildcats on a 2-RBI double by Tyler Wilson (20) during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Gators Josh Hagan (3) heads to the plate to take a 4-0 lead over the Wildcats on a 2-RBI double by Tyler Wilson (20) during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Wildcats Angel Zuniga (10) pitches against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Gators J.R. Riley (5) puts the ball in play against the Wildcats during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Wildcats Angel Zuniga (10) pitches against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Wildcats pitcher Angel Zuniga (10) throws to first for an out against the Gators on a comebacker during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Gators third baseman J.R. Riley (5) throws to first for an out against the Wildcats during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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The Wildcats catcher (29) fires to first while playing a bunt by the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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The Gators take a 5-0 lead as a shot by Eli Wilbanks (10) gets past a diving Wildcats shortstop Anthony McAthur (7) for an RBI-double during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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The Gators Cohen Rush (7) heads to the plate to take a 5-0 lead over the Wildcats on an RBI-double by Eli Wilbanks (10) during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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The Gators Eli Wilbanks (10) heads to the plate to take a 6-0 lead over the Wildcats during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Wildcats Grayson Ellis (23) pitches against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Wildcats Anthony McAthur (7) plays a grounder up the middle and fires to first for an out against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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Wildcats Anthony McAthur (7) plays a grounder up the middle and fires to first for an out against the Gators during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
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A shot by Wildcats Grayson Ellis (23) gets past a diving Gators second baseman Eli Wilbanks (10) for a single during the Booker T. Washington vs Escambia 1-4A District semifinal baseball game at Escambia High School in Pensacola on April 15, 2026.
The Gators came agonizingly close to a third straight district title, taking leads in the ninth and tenth inning but failing to close the deal.
The Indians (22-5) beat Escambia (15-12) for the third time this season, having previously defeated the Gators 4-2 on March 24 and 7-1 on March 26.
Caleb Bates hit a three-run home run in the top of the first inning, then Cooper Rush held Choctaw off the board until the Indians scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth. J.R. Riley scored on a wild pitch to tie the game 4-4 in the top of the sixth, then Tyler Wilson's RBI infield single tied the game 5-5 in the top of the seventh and forced extra innings.
Escambia scored in the ninth and 10th innings, but couldn't keep the Indians at bay. Jack Marracco hit a walk-off, bases-clearing double in the bottom of the 10th.
Escambia will likely advance to the state playoffs, which begin April 24 with the regional quarterfinals. The Gators entered the district tournament ranked No. 6 in Region 1-4A in the most recent FHSAA rankings.
District 1-2A championship
No. 1 Bozeman 5, No. 2 Pensacola Catholic 3
The Crusaders celebrate the grand slam by Colton Guillot (5) as they take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Jalen Moton (23) races to third base on a triple to right field against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins catcher Rhyland Richards (4) tags out Crusaders Jalen Moton (23) as he tries to score on a fielders choice play during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Reed Rhodes (11) belts a solo home run to take a 1-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins center fielder Boston Hanna (13) leaps to make the catch for an out against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins shortstop Tanner Owens (8) gets set to receive the throw to complete the double play as Crusaders Ladarius Dennis (19) is caught after an infield pop out during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins shortstop Tanner Owens (8) and Crusaders Ladarius Dennis (19) react to the completion of a double play at second base after an infield pop out during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders second baseman Ladarius Dennis (19) tags out Dolphins Javier Mercado (29) as he tries to take second during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders second baseman Ladarius Dennis (19) tags out Dolphins Javier Mercado (29) as he tries to take second during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins shortstop Tanner Owens (8) snags a sharp liner for an out against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins Javier Mercado (29) safely takes home on a 2-RBI double by Tanner Owens (8) to cut the Crusaders lead to 7-2 during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dance team member throws out the first pitch prior to the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins second baseman Parker Boyd (24) throws to first for an out against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins Presley Moseley (10) pitches against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Reed Rhodes (11) heads to the plate on a solo home run to take a 1-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins Presley Moseley (10) pitches against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins Nate Adams (5) fields a Crusaders shot to left field during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Blaise Maddrey (9) is safe at first as Dolphins third baseman can’t come up with the ball during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins Presley Moseley (10) pitches against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) pitches against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins Parker Boyd (24) safely dives back to first base against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) pitches against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Reed Rhodes (11) is greeted at the plate on a solo home run to take a 1-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) pitches against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Jalen Moton (23) safely dives back into first base ahead of the Dolphins pick off attempt during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins Cameron Hoeft (21) backs up center fielder Boston Hanna (13) as he retrieves a shot by Crusaders Davy Bradley (28) that gets to the wall for a double during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Jalen Moton (23) heads to third base on a double by Davy Bradley (28) against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Jalen Moton (23) crosses the plate to take a 2-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
The Crusaders take a 3-0 lead as Reed Rhodes (11) hits a sacrifice fly to right field against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
The Crusaders Davy Bradley (28) crosses the plate to take a 3-0 lead after tagging up on a sacrifice fly to right field by Reed Rhodes (11) against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) pitches against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Lane Grissett (33) safely gets back to second base ahead of the tag by Dolphins shortstop Tanner Owens (8) during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders second baseman Ladarius Dennis (19) fields a grounder and throws to second to get the lead Dolphins runner during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders second baseman Ladarius Dennis (19) fields a grounder and throws to second to get the lead Dolphins runner during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Ladarius Dennis (19) is awarded a hit as Dolphins second baseman Parker Boyd (24) can’t make the play after ricocheting off first baseman Massimo Pischetola (2) during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins starting pitcher Presley Moseley (10) hands the ball to the coach as he is pulled from the mound during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders second baseman Ladarius Dennis (19) is charged with an error as he drops the ball while making the transfer from glove to throwing hand against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins Javier Mercado (29) safely dives back to first base on a pickoff attempt by the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders shortstop ____ (10) fires to first for an out against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins Brock Prindle (9) pitches against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Reed Rhodes (11) safely takes second base as an error is charged to the Dolphins right fielder during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Lane Grissett (33) safely takes first base as the throw by Dolphins pitcher Brock Prindle (9) is dropped during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Lane Grissett (33) safely takes first base as the throw by Dolphins pitcher Brock Prindle (9) is dropped during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) blasts a grand slam home run to take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
The Crusaders Lane Grissett (33) crosses the plate on the grand slam by Colton Guillot (5) as they take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
The Crusaders Ladarius Dennis (19) heads the plate on the grand slam by Colton Guillot (5) as they take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) rounds third base on his grand slam home run to take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) crosses the plate on his grand slam home run to take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
The Crusaders celebrate the grand slam by Colton Guillot (5) as they take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins shortstop Tanner Owens (8) fires to first for an out against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins Tanner Owens (8) blasts a 2-RBI double to cut the Crusaders lead to 7-2 during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins Javier Mercado (29) safely takes home on a 2-RBI double by Tanner Owens (8) to cut the Crusaders lead to 7-2 during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
Dolphins Javier Mercado (29) safely takes home on a 2-RBI double by Tanner Owens (8) to cut the Crusaders lead to 7-2 during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusader baseball holds off late Dolphin comeback attempt for 7-5 win
The Crusaders celebrate the grand slam by Colton Guillot (5) as they take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusader baseball holds off late Dolphin comeback attempt for 7-5 win
The Crusaders celebrate the grand slam by Colton Guillot (5) as they take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusader baseball holds off late Dolphin comeback attempt for 7-5 win
Crusaders Jalen Moton (23) races to third base on a triple to right field against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusader baseball holds off late Dolphin comeback attempt for 7-5 win
Dolphins catcher Rhyland Richards (4) tags out Crusaders Jalen Moton (23) as he tries to score on a fielders choice play during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusader baseball holds off late Dolphin comeback attempt for 7-5 win
Crusaders Reed Rhodes (11) belts a solo home run to take a 1-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusader baseball holds off late Dolphin comeback attempt for 7-5 win
Dolphins center fielder Boston Hanna (13) leaps to make the catch for an out against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusader baseball holds off late Dolphin comeback attempt for 7-5 win
Dolphins shortstop Tanner Owens (8) gets set to receive the throw to complete the double play as Crusaders Ladarius Dennis (19) is caught after an infield pop out during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins shortstop Tanner Owens (8) and Crusaders Ladarius Dennis (19) react to the completion of a double play at second base after an infield pop out during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders second baseman Ladarius Dennis (19) tags out Dolphins Javier Mercado (29) as he tries to take second during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders second baseman Ladarius Dennis (19) tags out Dolphins Javier Mercado (29) as he tries to take second during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins shortstop Tanner Owens (8) snags a sharp liner for an out against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins Javier Mercado (29) safely takes home on a 2-RBI double by Tanner Owens (8) to cut the Crusaders lead to 7-2 during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dance team member throws out the first pitch prior to the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins second baseman Parker Boyd (24) throws to first for an out against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins Presley Moseley (10) pitches against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Reed Rhodes (11) heads to the plate on a solo home run to take a 1-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins Presley Moseley (10) pitches against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins Nate Adams (5) fields a Crusaders shot to left field during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Blaise Maddrey (9) is safe at first as Dolphins third baseman can’t come up with the ball during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins Presley Moseley (10) pitches against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) pitches against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins Parker Boyd (24) safely dives back to first base against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) pitches against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Reed Rhodes (11) is greeted at the plate on a solo home run to take a 1-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) pitches against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Jalen Moton (23) safely dives back into first base ahead of the Dolphins pick off attempt during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins Cameron Hoeft (21) backs up center fielder Boston Hanna (13) as he retrieves a shot by Crusaders Davy Bradley (28) that gets to the wall for a double during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Jalen Moton (23) heads to third base on a double by Davy Bradley (28) against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Jalen Moton (23) crosses the plate to take a 2-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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The Crusaders take a 3-0 lead as Reed Rhodes (11) hits a sacrifice fly to right field against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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The Crusaders Davy Bradley (28) crosses the plate to take a 3-0 lead after tagging up on a sacrifice fly to right field by Reed Rhodes (11) against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) pitches against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Lane Grissett (33) safely gets back to second base ahead of the tag by Dolphins shortstop Tanner Owens (8) during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders second baseman Ladarius Dennis (19) fields a grounder and throws to second to get the lead Dolphins runner during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders second baseman Ladarius Dennis (19) fields a grounder and throws to second to get the lead Dolphins runner during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Ladarius Dennis (19) is awarded a hit as Dolphins second baseman Parker Boyd (24) can’t make the play after ricocheting off first baseman Massimo Pischetola (2) during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins starting pitcher Presley Moseley (10) hands the ball to the coach as he is pulled from the mound during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders second baseman Ladarius Dennis (19) is charged with an error as he drops the ball while making the transfer from glove to throwing hand against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins Javier Mercado (29) safely dives back to first base on a pickoff attempt by the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders shortstop ____ (10) fires to first for an out against the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins Brock Prindle (9) pitches against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Reed Rhodes (11) safely takes second base as an error is charged to the Dolphins right fielder during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Lane Grissett (33) safely takes first base as the throw by Dolphins pitcher Brock Prindle (9) is dropped during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Lane Grissett (33) safely takes first base as the throw by Dolphins pitcher Brock Prindle (9) is dropped during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) blasts a grand slam home run to take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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The Crusaders Lane Grissett (33) crosses the plate on the grand slam by Colton Guillot (5) as they take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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The Crusaders Ladarius Dennis (19) heads the plate on the grand slam by Colton Guillot (5) as they take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) rounds third base on his grand slam home run to take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Crusaders Colton Guillot (5) crosses the plate on his grand slam home run to take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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The Crusaders celebrate the grand slam by Colton Guillot (5) as they take a 7-0 lead over the Dolphins during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins shortstop Tanner Owens (8) fires to first for an out against the Crusaders during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins Tanner Owens (8) blasts a 2-RBI double to cut the Crusaders lead to 7-2 during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins Javier Mercado (29) safely takes home on a 2-RBI double by Tanner Owens (8) to cut the Crusaders lead to 7-2 during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
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Dolphins Javier Mercado (29) safely takes home on a 2-RBI double by Tanner Owens (8) to cut the Crusaders lead to 7-2 during the Pensacola Catholic vs Gulf Breeze baseball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 12, 2026.
The home team Bucks scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to clinch the district title.
Bozeman (20-6) led 3-1 after five innings before the Crusaders tied the game in the top of the sixth. Ben Bates scored on a Drew Collins single, then Reed Rhodes scored in the same at-bat on a throwing error to tie the game.
The Bucks retook the lead in the bottom of the inning on an RBI single by Zac Flitcraft, then a sacrifice fly by Lane Hathaway doubled the lead to 5-3.
Davy Bradley scored on an error in the top of the second to put Catholic in front, but Bozeman responded with a run in the bottom of the inning to tie the game and then two runs in the bottom of the fourth to take the lead.
Collins and Lane Grissett recorded the Crusaders only hits.
Pensacola Catholic (16-10) will likely qualify for the state playoffs, which begin April 25 with the Region 1-2A quarterfinals. The Crusaders entered the district tournament the No. 8 seed in the region in the most recent FHSAA rankings.
Rural District 1 championship
No. 1 Northview 2, No. 2 Jay 1 (Central)
Northview baseball are the Rural District 1 champions after beating Jay 2-1 at Central High School on April 17, 2026.
Northview baseball are the Rural District 1 champions after beating Jay 2-1 at Central High School on April 17, 2026.
Chiefs senior Bryant Mason has a peculiar routine when on the mound. He sings songs in his head, which allows him to lock in and focus on the task at hand.
As Northview closed in on a district title Friday night, Mason had Maroon 5 in his head. But once centerfielder Jackson Bridges caught the ball for the final out, solitary thoughts of Adam Levine's vocals were replaced by screams, hugs with teammates and tears of joy after the Chiefs brought home a district title for the fourth time in the last six years.
"This year, we just all bought in," Mason said. "We all we're like we're tired of losing, it's time to pull our pants up and go to work and we've done a really good job of that.
Northview's win snapped Jay's streak of back-to-back district titles, seasons in which the Chiefs suffered losing records. But first year head coach Justin Raley, who spent the last few years as an assistant for the Royals, knew this group had potential.
He coached many of them in football at Ernest Ward Middle School and called the chance to take this head coaching job “a no brainer.”
But Raley’s learned this group doesn’t just have talent. They also play for each other and will do anything to win.
“If I was to tell them to run through a brick wall they’d all go “yes sir, we’ll do it” and they do it together,” Raley said. “And that’s what makes good teams is when everybody is a unit and they love each other and they buy in. This group of guys, they’re very special.”
That bond’s allowed Northview to develop into a team that doesn’t go down easy.
Jay (14-7) took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second on a Bryson Morris infield single, then put runners on first and second with no outs in the top of the third. Raley inserted Mason, who later got out of a bases-loaded jam to end the inning with no damage before tying the game with an RBI single to right center in the bottom of the inning. Mason had runners reach base in four of the five scoreless innings he pitched, but never allowed a run.
The Chiefs (18-8) continued to grind out at-bats against Royals ace Landon Golden and mustered the game-winning run in the bottom of the fifth when Lucas Chavers was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.
Mason got out of a bases-loaded jam in the top of the sixth, stomping his feet and waving his arms on a walk to the dugout after one of his eight strikeoutz ended the threat.
“He’s such a competitor and he gets it done,” Raley said of Mason. “He’s done a great job of that all year. I’ve known that if I needed in a tough spot it was gonna be him, and he’s done a great job.”
Even amid postgame celebrations, Mason was already looking ahead to what’s next. Northview will almost certainly be the top seed in Rural Region 1, which means homefield advantage for best 2-out-of-3 series in the regional semifinals and regional finals if the Chiefs advance.
It’ll be 14 days before Northview plays again, a stark change from the rhythm of playing a game a couple days all season up until this point. The Chiefs will work through competitive situations the next two weeks to not lose that edge, then get ready to scratch and claw as a team to more playoff wins.
And if the rows of chairs and packed bleachers near their dugout on Friday night are any indication, Northview will have plenty of fans in Bratt when the season resumes to push the Chiefs toward their goals too.
“They back us more than sometimes we backed ourselves,” Mason said. “They believed in us more than sometimes we believed. We’re on the same page now. We both know what we’re capable of and we’re just ready to keep winning.”
Track and field
District 1-2A championship (Tommy Oliver Stadium, Panama City)
West Florida was the highest placing area team, with the Jaguars boys and girls teams finishing runner-up behind South Walton.
The West Florida girls finished with 137 points, while South Walton won the district title with 168 points. The West Florida boys finished with 131 points, nine points behind South Walton.
Below is a complete list of local athletes who automatically qualified for the Region 1-2A championship by finishing either first or second. The next eight best performances from regular season qualifying meets in each event will also qualify for regionals, which will be held May 1 at Pine Forest.
