Scott Rossman

Sports Anchor
Panama City Beach, Fla.
Scott Rossman

Scott Rossman is the Sports Director at WJHG NewsChannel 7. He’s been with the station since August 1987.

Scott was born and raised in Miami, Florida, one of five children. His father had a career in law enforcement, and his mother was a homemaker.

Scott is a 1986 graduate of the University of Florida.

His interests include all kinds of sports, his favorite teams include the Boston Red Sox and the Indianapolis Colts. He roots hard for all the big college teams in the region, including Alabama, Auburn, Florida State and his Alma Mater.

Scott also serves as the emcee for some big Blue Marlin Fishing Tournaments in the region; the Bay Point Invitational, the Panama City Beach Sportfish Classic, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Blue Marlin Classic at the Isle Casino in Biloxi.

His other interests include golf, tennis and skiing. He's been married to his wife Lisa since 1989, and they have two dogs, a cat and a bird as part of their

family.

Sports

Buc's hoping to build on momentum Thursday vs. Bay

North Bay Haven prepares for Thursday game with Bay coming off significant comeback win at Cottondale

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Scott Rossman
The Buc's carry some momentum into week 6 following comeback win at Cottondale

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Friday Night Overtime/Week 2 Scores and Highlights

High School Football Week 5 Highlights and Scores

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:48 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman, Braden Maloy, Daniel Nyman and Dekevion Gause
High School Football Week 5 Highlights and Scores

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Thursday High School Football Highlights

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:03 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman and Braden Maloy
Thursday High School Football Highlights

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Diego's Burrito Factory Game of the Week

Diego’s Burrito Factory Game of the Week - Walton at South Walton

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:00 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Diego’s Burrito Factory Game of the Week - Walton at South Walton

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Play of the Week

Cottondale junior running back flies into our Play of the Week honor

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 9:55 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Cottondale running back scores on 80 yard run and hauls in Sonic Play of the Week honors

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Player of the Week

Freeport quarterback is this week’s Manuel and Thompson Player of the Week

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 10:09 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Freeport quarterback is this week's Manuel and Thompson Player of the Week

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Friday Night Overtime/Week 2 Scores and Highlights

High School Football Week 4 Highlights and Scores

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman and Braden Maloy
High School Football Week 4 Highlights and Scores

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Diego's Burrito Factory Game of the Week

Sneads and Holmes Teeing it up This Friday in This Week’s Diego’s Game of the Week.

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:03 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Sneads and Holmes Teeing it up This Friday in This Week's Diego's Game of the Week.

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Play of the Week

St. Joe’s Gainer turns in our Sonic H.S. Football Play of the Week

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 9:47 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Gainer runs 90 and gets 6!

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Student Athlete of the Week

South Walton’s Herrick is this Week’s Walborsky, Bradley and Fleming Student Athlete of the Week

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 9:43 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
This Seahawks volleyball player is leading by example on the court, and in the classroom

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Area scores and highlights for Monday, September 11th

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:46 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Area scores and highlights for Monday, September 11th

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Friday Night Overtime/Week 2 Scores and Highlights

High School Football Week 3 Highlights and Scores

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:55 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman, Braden Maloy, Daniel Nyman and Dekevion Gause
High School Football Week 3 Highlights and Scores

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Area scores and highlights for Thursday, September 7th

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 9:24 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman and Braden Maloy
Area scores and highlights for Thursday, September 7th

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South Walton and PSJ move their game back to Saturday

Port. St Joe and South Walton Gearing Up for Friday Night Matchup

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 3:23 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Port. St Joe and South Walton Gearing Up for Friday Night Matchup

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Diego's Burrito Factory Game of the Week

Marianna and Blountstown set to mix it up in this week’s Diego’s Game of the Week

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 10:41 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
The Bulldogs and Tigers meet in this week's Diego's Burrito Factory Game of the Week

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Scores and Highlights for area teams Tuesday, September 5th

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Scores and Highlights for area teams Tuesday, September 5th

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Seahawks working through early fall camp

South Walton prepares for trip to St. Joe Friday

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 9:26 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
The Seahawks looking for a bounce back game this week

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Play of the Week

Mosley offense puts up our Sonic Play of the Week

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 9:18 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Mosley offense puts up our Sonic Play of the Week

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Friday Night Overtime/Week 2 Scores and Highlights

High School Football Week 2 Highlights and Scores

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman, Braden Maloy, Daniel Nyman and Dekevion Gause
High School Football Week 2 Highlights and Scores

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Sneads football remain a perfect 6-0 on the season

Sneads looking for 2-0 start with week two game against Arnold

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 9:32 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
The Pirates are hoping the home field advantage comes into play once again

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Diego's Burrito Factory Game of the Week

Diego’s Burrito Factory Game of the Week - Bay at Mosley

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 2:44 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Diego’s Burrito Factory Game of the Week - Bay at Mosley

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Play of the Week

North Bay Haven’s Spurlock turns in week one Play of the Week

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 9:02 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
North Bay Haven's Spurlock turns in week one Play of the Week

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Coach Buchanan working with a lot of young players this spring

Chipley getting set for road trip to Geneva

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Chipley travels north to Geneva Friday

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Player of the Week

Sneads senior Patterson gets Player of the Week Honor

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 9:09 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Sneads senior Patterson gets Player of the Week Honor

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Friday Night Overtime/Week 2 Scores and Highlights

High School Football Week 1 Highlights and Scores

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman and Braden Maloy
High School Football Week 1 Highlights and Scores

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Diego's Burrito Factory Game of the Week

Diego’s Burrito Factory Game of the Week - Liberty at Port St. Joe

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 3:56 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Diego’s Burrito Factory Game of the Week - Liberty at Port St. Joe

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Commodores set for season opening road trip

Gulf Coast Volleyball Preparing for Home Opener

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 3:49 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Gulf Coast Volleyball Preparing for Home Opener

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The Bozeman Bucks Started Fall Camp Today Looking to Have a Bounce Back Season

Bozeman working towards opener with reason for optimism

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 8:42 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Bozeman's coach believes this may be the deepest team he's had at Bozeman

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Dolphins working through first week of spring

Mosley football set for Thursday opener against Rutherford

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 6:07 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Mosley set to host Rutherford in Thursday regular season opener

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Football

High School Football Classic and Jamboree Highlights and Scores

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 10:37 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman and Braden Maloy
High School Football Classics and Jamboree Highlights and Scores

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Bulldogs working through third week of fall camp

Marianna working through fall camp, fighting Mother Nature

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 11:05 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman and Braden Maloy
Mother Nature working against the Bulldogs as they prepare for the season ahead

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Commodores set for season opening road trip

Gulf Coast volleyball team set for season opening road trip

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 8:36 PM CDT
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By Braden Maloy and Scott Rossman
Scott Allen talks about his team's pre season preparations and how they are focusing on what's ahead

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Blountstown Tigers Working Towards Another Final Four Run

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 8:09 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Blountstown Tigers Working Towards Another Final Four Run

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Bulldogs working through fall camp

Bulldogs working towards start of 2023 football season

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 9:04 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman and Braden Maloy
The Bulldogs have a dozen seniors, though the group not as experienced as last year's senior contingent.

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New Man at the Helm for North Bay Haven Baseball

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
New Man at the Helm for North Bay Haven Baseball

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Dolphins working through first week of spring

Dolphins Working Towards 2023 Season

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 6:09 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Dolphins Working Towards 2023 Season

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Seahawks working through early fall camp

South Walton Working To Improve On 6-5 Record From 2022

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 11:01 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Coach Tisa dealing with 45 players on the varsity level this August

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The North Bay Haven football team into week two of fall workouts, with the full pads on

North Bay Haven Hoping a Strong Fall Camp Leads to a Strong Season

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 8:21 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
North Bay Haven Hoping a Strong Fall Camp Leads to a Strong Season

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The Marlins will need young players to step up quickly this fall

Arnold Marlins Going Through Youth Movement Heading Into This Football Season

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 9:29 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Arnold going through a youth movement on the football field this fall

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Bulldogs working through fall camp

Bulldogs Working Through Fall Camp Hoping To Improve On 5 Win Season

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 10:41 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
The Bulldogs hoping to improve on 5-6 mark from a year ago

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Mosley alum Yeager swinging his way up the chain!

Mosley Alum Yeager Impressing Early In Cardinals Organization

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 8:58 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
RJ Yearer looking to swing his way up the minor league laddeer

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13 Area teams take part in H.S. Media Day Wednesday

13 Area Teams Take Part In High School Media Day Event In PCB

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 9:21 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman and Braden Maloy
13 coaches bringing players with them to Dave and Busters to talk about the season ahead.

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Former Arnold basketball coach coming back to Bay County

Josh Laatsch hired as new Bay County A.D.

Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 6:13 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Josh Laatsch moving back to Bay County for District job

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Tigers hit the road to Fort Myers

Chipley Mourns the Loss of Softball and Football Coach, Sacher Dickson Jr.

Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Chipley Mourns the Loss of Softball and Football Coach, Sacher Dickson Jr.

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NBH introduces new A.D. and head football coach Monday

NBH makes it official, Matt Knauss is new head football coach

Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 9:54 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Coaches Knauss and Gillispie take over at North Bay Haven

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Bay gets awarded grant money from Shaq Foundation

Bay Athletics Wins Sportsmanship Award

Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 9:51 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Bay Athletics Wins Sportsmanship Award

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Mosley set to host two day tourney

Mosley High School Sending Two Wrestlers to National Tournament in Fargo, North Dakota

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Mosley High School Sending Two Wrestlers to National Tournament in Fargo, North Dakota

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Chipola gearing up for trip to Nationals

Coach Donnie Tyndall talks about rebuilding his roster this summer using a mix of transfer and high school recruits

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Coach Donnie Tyndall and the Chipola Men's Basketball Team Getting Set for Another Stellar Season

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Raiders celebrate after second national title in three years

Northwest Florida’s Athletic Director, Ramsey Ross, Selected for Florida State College Activities Association Hall of Fame.

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 6:11 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Northwest Florida's Athletic Director, Ramsey Ross, Selected for Florida State College Activities Association Hall of Fame.

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Juco coaches discuss changes in recruiting in recent years

Two veteran juco coaches talk about how much recruiting has changed in recent years

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 9:46 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Coaches Gaffney and Tyndall talk technology and the portal and how they have changed the recruiting landscape

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