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When Greg Watson was named Crestview High School’s boys basketball coach last week, he became the team's third coach in less than a year. Watson replaces Ken Meisner, who coached the team last season. Meisner replaced Keith White, who had coached the Bulldogs three or four years before resigning last July to take Walton High School’s football defensive coordinator job.
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The 2012-13 school year ends tomorrow and the summer of 2013 is officially upon us. Students return to class Aug. 19 for the start of the 2013-14 school year. That gives students just more than 10 weeks to soak up some sun, hit the beach, earn a few dollars and, for athletes, prepare for next year. READ MORE
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In the next week to 10 days members of the Class of 2013 will take a final stroll across their high school campuses. And then, in one final short stroll across a stage to receiver their diploma and with a flip of the tassel they will be high school graduates. It is a scene that is repeated hundreds of thousands of times each year and lifelong friends and teammates go their separate ways. READ MORE
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The 2012-13 high school sports year officially ended last night as Crestview High School hosted Navarre and Escambia in a football jamboree. This time of year, filling a sports section is more difficult. READ MORE
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I finally made it to Pensacola for a Blue Wahoos baseball game last week. For those of you who might not know, the Blue Wahoos comprise the Cincinnati Reds’ AA Minor League Baseball affiliate that moved to Pensacola last season. READ MORE
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As much as I hate to say it, I'm a bit of a softy. I still tear up over “The Waltons” or “Bonanza” reruns. And it's really tough to watch another group of seniors head off for great adventures in life. READ MORE
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Mother's Day is Sunday, and it's not too late to think up the perfect gift. Just what does Mother's Day have to do with a sports column? If you have to ask, you've never been to a local high school athletic event or seen some of the emails I receive. READ MORE
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Usually I'd be writing a column today about the start of spring football practice. Spring football, at least for today, will take a back seat to the Crestview High School baseball team. The Bulldogs, who won the District 2-6A championship Thursday, host Tate tonight at 7 p.m. in the region quarterfinals. READ MORE
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Last Monday was a typical busy day for me. I got to work around noon and knocked out a story about the Old Spanish Trail Rodeo. I then went about some afternoon tasks before heading to the District 2-6A softball tournament for the game between Crestview High School and Choctawhatchee. READ MORE
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The 24th annual Old Spanish Trail Rodeo is coming Friday and Saturday at the Barnhill Arena on Highway 4 in Baker. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. nightly; action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. s much as I love covering high school sports, there's something equally special about covering the rodeo. I like to say that the rodeo is the most traditional of non-traditional athletic events that I cover. READ MORE
