Big Bend Preps

09/14/2024

It's a 2nd straight win for Florida High football, taking down South Broward 27-6 Friday night. It was a balanced and impressive performance as the Seminoles dominated most of the night.

However, a late injury scare reminded everyone things can be bigger than the game.

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Florida High won its second straight game with a 27-6 win over South Broward Friday night. In total, 7 area football programs won in week 4.

09/03/2024

Be sure to cast your vote for the Big Bend Preps Athlete of the Week.

A loaded list of nominations for this week's poll as local athletes put on shows in their respective sports.

Make sure to vote by noon Thursday before the poll closes.

It's time to open the polls for yet another edition of the Campus USA Credit Union Athlete of the Week vote, cast your vote before Thursday.

08/31/2024

Lincoln went on the road to Boot Hill and walked away from Madison County with a dominant 29-7 victory. Senior defensive lineman Kendrick Scott Jr. led a strong Trojan defensive display.

Game recap and full scores from week 2:

The battle on Boot Hill went in favor of Lincoln on Friday night, with the Trojans walking away with the win. 7 programs picked up wins on Friday.

08/28/2024

The first Big Bend preps athlete of the week poll is here, be sure to get your votes in before Thursday at noon!

There are five nominations from the football field and a standout performance on the volleyball court.

Be sure to vote here:

It's back! Vote for the Campus USA Credit Union Athlete of the Week for Aug. 19-24.

08/24/2024

The Price was right for Rickards football Friday night as the Raiders beat Godby 22-21 in a thrilling week 1 matchup.

2 TDs for Karlise Price and three blocked kicks the difference for Rickards.

That and other area scores as Friday Night Lights is back:

The Price was right for Rickards as the team beat Godby 22-21 on the back of two touchdowns from Karlise Price. Full recap and other area scores.

07/31/2024

"For him to use baseball for the last 43 years to impact kids' lives, it was nothing short of amazing."

Legendary Florida High baseball coach John Hollenbeck has stepped down from his role with the Seminoles after 30 years leading the program, and 43 years as part of Florida High athletics.

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Florida High baseball head coach John Hollenbeck is stepping down after 30 years as head coach of the Seminoles program.

07/29/2024

Football is back in the Big Bend as high school practices are back on around the area.

With kickoff classic games just two weeks away, here are the important changes and notes to know ahead of the 2024 preps season.

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Football is back in the Big Bend as practice gets underway across area high school campuses today, here is everything to know about the 2024 season.

07/16/2024

The Big Bend saw two local stars selected in the final rounds of the MLB Draft with Leon's Chase Davis and Lincoln's Myles Bailey selected on Tuesday.

Both are signed to play college ball and now have the option to pursue professional dreams.

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Two of the Big Bend's best baseball players have been selected in the 2024 MLB Draft, with Leon's Chase Davis and Lincoln's Myles Bailey selected.

07/08/2024

Get your popcorn ready, it's almost time for the Big Bend football season. While we rapidly approach kickoff, here is a week-by-week look at some of the top games to watch this coming season.

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As the 2024 Big Bend preps football season rapidly approaches, the eyes of the area turn towards the lights of Friday nights, here are the games to watch.

07/07/2024

Chiles Baseball will be in the market for a new head coach as Corey Pye is joining the Firefighters on the Savannah Bananas world tour.

In his two seasons as Timberwolves head coach, Pye went 33-21 and won a District Title this season.

Corey Pye is resigning from his role with the Chiles after two seasons, joining the semipro Firefighters in the Savanah Bananas league.

06/21/2024

It's time to walk off the All-Big Bend season.

The 2024 Big Bend baseball season brought us one of the most impressive years in recent memories.

From long balls, no-hitters and clutch hits, meet the 2024 All-Big Bend Baseball teams!

Few sports captivate the Big Bend's attention quite like baseball, and with so much talent, who makes the All-Big Bend teams?

06/20/2024

Down to the final two.

After another exciting season on the softball diamond in the Big Bend, so many local players turned heads with amazing performances on the mound, in the field and at the plate.

Meet the 2024 All-Big Bend softball teams!

One of the area's most popular sports, Big Bend High School softball once again drew the attention of the area, see who made the All-Big Bend teams!

06/19/2024

The 2024 track and field season was one for the books in the Big Bend, and multiple athletes turned heads with impressive performances.

Meet the 2024 All-Big Bend Boys Track and Field teams

One of the most competitive and best areas in the state for track and field is the Big Bend, so see who stood out and made the All-Big Bend Track and Field teams!

06/19/2024

The 2024 track and field season was one for the books in the Big Bend, and multiple athletes turned heads with impressive performances.

Meet the 2024 All-Big Bend Girls Track and Field teams:

Few sports in the Big Bend host as much talent as the girl's track and field scene, see who makes the All-Big Bend teams!

06/17/2024

The competition was fierce on the flag football field this season as multiple teams made playoff runs and Big Bend athletes dazzled on the field.

Congratulations to Florida Highs Rachel White for winning flag football player of the year!

Meet the 2024 All-Big Bend Flag Football Teams on the Tallahassee Democrat website.

06/17/2024

The competition was fierce on the flag football field this season as multiple teams made playoff runs and Big Bend athletes dazzled on the field.

Here are the 2024 All-Big Bend Flag Football Teams!

After a thrilling season of action on the flag football gridiron, the 2024 All-Big Bend flag football teams are here!

06/16/2024

After another thrilling season on the courts, the 2024 All-Big Bend Tennis teams have arrived, and there are a lot of names and schools represented!

Be sure to check the full teams:

The 2024 Big Bend tennis season showcased new stars and established names star on the court, see which athletes made the 2024 All-Big Bend tennis teams

06/14/2024

After another year of excitement on the field, the 2024 All-Big Bend lacrosse teams have arrived.

Strong years for area programs provided us with a lot to follow, meet the teams, players and coach of the year!

Full teams:

After a strong year of competition on the field, the 2024 All-Big Bend Lacrosse teams have arrived, see who made the teams.

06/13/2024

The 2024 All-Big Bend Beach Volleyball team has been revealed!

A strong year on the sand for Chiles resulted in a district championship, with the Timberwolves and Lincoln making region semis.

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Meet the 2024 All-Big Bend Beach Volleyball Pair and Coach of the Year alongside the All-Big Bend Beach Volleyball team

06/12/2024

It's time for the grand finale, the last set of All-Big Bend teams are set to be revealed over the next week!

Check the release schedule below!

The final All-Big Bend awards season of the 2023-24 season has arrived, and over 100 athletes will be recognized for their achievements this season

05/31/2024

There is a new head football coach at FAMU DRS as Patrick Wise has been announced as the Baby Rattlers' next head coach.

Wise said FAMU DRS is a "sleeping giant" and he's "up to the task to wake the sleeping giant up."

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It's a new era for FAMU DRS as Patrick Wise has been named the new head coach of the Baby Rattlers.

05/20/2024

A packed weekend of track and field action ended with 5 Big Bend area athletes winning gold.

From meet records to a threepeat and more, here are the placements and winners from the 3A and 4A track and field state championships.

Tallahassee became title town over the weekend as five Big Bend track and field athletes brought home individual state titles.

05/17/2024

It's back-to-back for Florida High track and field star Micahi Danzy, who defended his 200-meter and 400-meter state championships.

Alongside Danzy, FSUS's Isaiah Farmer won gold in discus, helping the Seminoles place 2nd.

Story and placements for area 2A state track:

Florida High boys track and field finished as state runner ups on Thursday night, led by back-to-back state champion Micahi Danzy and Isaiah Farmer

05/17/2024

It wasn't the ending to the season that Wakulla softball wanted, but head coach Sally Wheeler said her team still has plenty to be proud of after its Regional final loss to Baker County.

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Wakulla softball's season comes to an end just shy of the state final four, falling to Baker County in the regional final.

05/16/2024

It's 3 in a row for Maclay's Elizabeth Dowdy, who won her 3rd straight Class 1A pole vault state championship.

The winning didn't end there, as Caroline Couch won her first state title, helping Maclay girls track and field to a 3rd place team finish.

Results and placement info for Big Bend teams at last nights 1A State title meet here:

Maclay's Dowdy threepeats, Couch wins first gold as Maclay girls place 3rd at the Class 1A State Championships in Jacksonville