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The US starting their World Cup journey for 2026 Friday night against Paraguay

American Outlaws of Panama City hosting World Cup watch parties

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
The US starting their World Cup journey for 2026 Friday night against Paraguay

Sports

Jon Hudson has Bay baseball on the upswing

Bay cuts head baseball coach Jon Hudson loose after four-year run

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Bay cuts head baseball coach Jon Hudson loose after four-year run

Sports

Local 12U team enjoying summer ball

Local youth team taking advantage of USSSA tournament at Publix Sports Park this week

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 10:02 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Local 12U team enjoying summer ball

Sports

Edgewater Gymnastics athlete garnering national attention

Local gymnast garnering attention beyond the local level

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 7:54 PM CDT
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By Hayden Smith
Edgewater gymnast making a name for herself nationally

Sports

Arnold hires Loren Tillman as school’s next Athletic Director

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 7:53 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Arnold names next A.D.

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Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith preview the 2026, Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic.

7+ Sports Talk | Previewing the 2026 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 12:37 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
In this 7+ Digital Exclusive, Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith preview the 2026, Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic that kicks off next week.

Sports

Dolphins hitting the field for the first time since their spring game against Fort Walton Beach

Mosley begins summer football workouts

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 10:39 PM CDT
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By Hayden Smith
Dolphins hitting the field for the first time since their spring game against Fort Walton Beach

Sports

From a two-time state champion to a national champion, Val has worked hard to reach the top

Val Solorio’s Heart of a Champion

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM CDT
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By Hayden Smith
From a two-time state champion to a national champion, Val has worked hard to reach the top

Sports

Coleman Borthwick and Ryan Harless apart of final 8 players for Mr. Baseball award

Borthwick and Harless named Mr. Baseball finalists

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By Hayden Smith
Coleman Borthwick and Ryan Harless apart of final 8 players for Mr. Baseball award

Sports

The camp is free for kids age nine and up at Tommy Oliver Stadium

FSU PC hosting third annual youth football camp with Javien Elliott

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 10:03 PM CDT
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By Hayden Smith
The camp is free for kids age nine and up at Tommy Oliver Stadium
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In this 7+ Digital Exclusive, Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith talk Rick Green on his retirement...

7+ Sports Talk: Rick Green on his retirement after 42 years of coaching

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 11:37 AM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
In this 7+ Digital Exclusive, Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith talk Rick Green on his retirement after 42 years of coaching.

Sports

The three day event wrapping up this week at Mosley high school

Mosley hosting 15th annual volleyball camp

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
The three day event wrapping up this week at Mosley high school

Sports

Former Troy coach Bobby Pierce thrilled to see the Trojans reach Super Regional

Former Troy coach and South Walton resident talks about Trojans making it to Super Regional

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Former Troy coach and South Walton resident talks about Trojans making it to Super Regional

Sports

Coach Green got into teaching at 21 and now is retiring at almost 70 years old

A Near Half Century Of Giving Back To The Younger Generation

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 8:10 PM CDT
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By Hayden Smith
Coach Green got into teaching at 21 and now is retiring at almost 70 years old

Sports

FILE - Serena Williams, of the United States, returns a shot to Anett Kontaveit, of Estonia,...

Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer
Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport.

Sports

Cooper Moss taking part in Perfect Game Showcase this week

Arnold alum Cooper Moss talks to us about his decision to leave the UF baseball program

Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Arnold alum Cooper Moss talking to us about leaving the UF baseball program

Sports

Smith takes over for Rick Green who retired after 19 years

Arnold head softball coach Jared Smith talks on his new job with the Marlins

Updated: May 29, 2026 at 6:59 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Smith takes over for Rick Green who retired after 19 years

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Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith talk with Coach Donnie Tyndall about the offseason.

7+ Sports Talk | Talking with Donnie Tyndall about the offseason

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 11:44 AM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith talk with Coach Donnie Tyndall about the offseason.

Sports

Smith was the coach at Bozeman for 11 seasons before being an assistant this past year at Arnold

Jared Smith announced as the next head coach for Arnold softball

Updated: May 27, 2026 at 9:01 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Smith was the coach at Bozeman for 11 seasons before being an assistant this past year at Arnold

Sports

PAEC hosts clinic to update area coaches on requirements designed to keep student athletes safe

Area coaches and trainers get update on health guidelines for student athletes

Updated: May 26, 2026 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Area coaches and trainers get update on health guidelines for student athletes

Sports

Raiders open play at JUCO World Series with a win

Northwest Florida opens with a win at JUCO Softball World Series

Updated: May 26, 2026 at 4:59 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Northwest Florida opens with a win at JUCO Softball World Series

Sports

Holmes alum McGowan has been a two year star for NWF softball team

Holmes alum Karson McGowan looking to help NWF to back-to-back National titles

Updated: May 25, 2026 at 9:59 PM CDT
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By Hayden Smith
Northwest Florida set for JUCO World Series and Karson is a big reason why

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Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith talk with Gulf Coast State College’s newest head basketball coach.

7+ Sports Talk | Speaking with Gulf Coast State College’s newest head basketball coach

Updated: May 25, 2026 at 11:36 AM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith talk with Gulf Coast State College’s newest head basketball coach.

Sports

Raiders getting ready to travel to national tournament in Oxford, Alabama

Northwest Florida gearing up to defend national title

Updated: May 22, 2026 at 11:01 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Raiders getting ready to travel to national tournament in Oxford, Alabama

Sports

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Holmes and Sneads go head to head in spring game

Updated: May 21, 2026 at 10:40 PM CDT
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By Hayden Smith
Holmes and Sneads go head to head in spring game

Sports

Softball scores and highlights May 20th

North Bay Haven, Liberty fall at state softball finals

Updated: May 20, 2026 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
The Bucs and Bulldogs seasons end at the state finals in Orlando

Sports

Student Athlete of the Week

North Bay Haven senior is our Walborsky, Bradley and Fleming Student Athlete of the Week

Updated: May 19, 2026 at 8:39 PM CDT
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By Hayden Smith
North Bay Haven senior is our Walborsky, Bradley and Fleming Student Athlete of the Week

Sports

Liberty, North Bay Haven softball teams hit the road bound for state finals

Liberty and NBH softball teams work their way to Longwood, site of softball state finals

Updated: May 18, 2026 at 9:50 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Liberty and NBH softball teams work their way to Longwood, site of softball state finals

Sports

Nearly a dozen Arnold seniors signed offers Monday

11 Arnold seniors and one at Blountstown, sign college athletic scholarships Monday

Updated: May 18, 2026 at 9:31 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
11 Arnold seniors and one at Blountstown, sign college athletic scholarships Monday

National

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) leaves the field after an NFL...

Aaron Rodgers agrees to a 1-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, AP sources say

Updated: May 16, 2026 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Aaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Sports

95th Sherman set to begin Friday

First round highlights of 99th Sherman

Updated: May 15, 2026 at 10:41 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Highlights of Sherman Inv. Round One

Sports

Seahawks celebrate first baseball state championship

South Walton wins state title, NBH wins softball region again

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 10:48 PM CDT
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By Hayden Smith and Scott Rossman
South Walton wins baseball state title, NBH wins softball region title

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Be sure to look out for more WJHG 7+ Sports Talk episodes on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. CT/ 2:00...

7+ Sports Talk | Talking with Cooper Moss on his freshman year at UF

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 12:11 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
In this 7+ Digital Exclusive, Scott Rossman talks with Cooper Moss on his freshman year at the University of Florida.

Sports

Three State Semifinal baseball games played, area softball teams play round two playoff games Wednesday

Updated: May 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith
Highlights of baseball and softball playoff games

Sports

Three area teams vying for state baseball titles in Fort Myers

Hayden catches up with three area teams in Fort Myers for baseball finals

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM CDT
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By Hayden Smith
Holmes, Cottondale and South Walton all getting set for their respective state semifinal baseball games

Sports

95th Sherman set to begin Friday

Panama Country Club set to host 99th Sherman Invitational

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Panama County Club set to host annual Sherman Invitational

Sports

Holmes County Blue Devils

Holmes on the road looking to defend state baseball title

Updated: May 11, 2026 at 8:46 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Holmes loads up the bus and heads south Monday

Sports

Chipola baseball team falls short in state final, sees its season end

Indians come up short in title game, see the season end in Tampa

Updated: May 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Chipola's baseball season is over after tough loss Monday

Sports

Hornets defeated the Tiger Sharks 13-3 Sunday afternoon to capture the series win

Cottondale advances to State Finals with series win over Port St. Joe

Updated: May 10, 2026 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By Hayden Smith
Hornets defeated the Tiger Sharks 13-3 Sunday afternoon to capture the series win

Sports

Region final games across the panhandle: South Walton advances to State Semifinals

Area highlights and scores Friday, May 8th

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith
Region final games across the panhandle: South Walton advances to State Semifinals

Sports

Race director Ben Rausa tells us what to expect for this year's race

Bay County preparing for Ironman Gulf Coast Triathlon

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 10:37 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Race director Ben Rausa tells us what to expect for this year's race

Sports

Area highlights and scores Thursday, May 7th

Area highlights and scores Thursday, May 7th

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 10:37 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith
Area highlights and scores Thursday, May 7th

Sports

St. Joe has bested the Hornets in the past two years in the playoffs

Cottondale gearing up for Region Final against Port St. Joe

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 10:27 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
St. Joe has bested the Hornets in the past two years in the playoffs

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In this 7+ Digital Exclusive, Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith discuss North Bay Haven softball...

7+ Sports Talk | Discussing North Bay Haven softball and the state tournament

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 12:13 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
In this 7+ Digital Exclusive, Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith discuss North Bay Haven softball and the state tournament

Sports

North Bay Haven wins playoff opener, Bozeman falls to Bolles

Area highlights and scores Wednesday, May 6th

Updated: May 6, 2026 at 10:36 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman and Hayden Smith
North Bay Haven wins playoff opener, Bozeman falls to Bolles

News

“We could not possibly be more excited to announce the hiring of Adam Sweeney..." - Athletic...

Gulf Coast State College hires new men’s basketball coach

Updated: May 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
“We could not possibly be more excited to announce the hiring of Adam Sweeney..." - Athletic Director Mike Kandler

Sports

North Bay Haven is off to a 3-0 start after the opening weeks of the season

North Bay Haven softball team working for another long playoff run

Updated: May 5, 2026 at 10:55 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
North Bay Haven softball team working for another long playoff run

Sports

Chipola getting set to host Daytona in best of three playoff series

Chipola set to head to Tampa Wednesday for JUCO state finals

Updated: May 5, 2026 at 10:55 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
Chipola set to head to Tampa Wednesday for JUCO state finals

Sports

Student Athlete of the Week

Arnold flag football player is our Walborsky, Bradley and Fleming Student Athlete of the Week

Updated: May 5, 2026 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Hayden Smith
Arnold flag football player is our Walborsky, Bradley and Fleming Student Athlete of the Week

Sports

Coleman Borthwick and the Seahawks getting set to host another best of three playoff series

South Walton working towards best of three regional final series with Suwannee

Updated: May 4, 2026 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By Scott Rossman
South Walton working towards best of three regional final series with Suwannee
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