City of Cottondale

Jackson County’s Darlings softball teams were busy on the diamond last week, with Sneads Little Volts picking up a win while BombSquad of Marianna and Graceville Darlings battled through high-scoring contests.

A big offensive night across Jackson County AAA baseball featured several high-scoring games Tuesday evening, with teams piling up runs, stolen bases and timely extra-base hits in a full slate of action.

It was about as complete a performance as a team can deliver.

With a  break in the action over 2026 spring break, four Jackson County varsity softball teams were ready to hit the diamond last week.

Marianna and Cottondale split a tight intra-county series, with the Bulldogs needing extra innings to secure a 5-4 road win after cruising 14-1 in the first meeting.

It was a tale of two very different games last week when the Cottondale Middle School baseball teams hosted Bonifay.

The Cottondale Hornets’ basketball season came to a close last week, wrapping up what was an impressive 19-5 campaign.

America’s pastime is back on the diamond in Jackson County, and the Cottondale Hornets Middle School baseball program officially opened its 2026 season last week with a three-game stretch that offered plenty of learning moments, flashes of promise, and valuable early-season experience.

The Cottondale Hornets opened their week on a big stage, earning a 51–46 win over the Holmes County Blue Devils.

Friday afternoon, a loaded log truck was passing through Cottondale on Highway 90 when the driver realized his logs were on fire.

The Cottondale Hornets traveled to Graceville Friday night to face their long-time county rivals. Graceville was back on the field this season after a two-year absence, while Cottondale entered the matchup with a 6–3 record and hopes of finishing strong. The Hornets didn’t disappoint, rolling to a 56–14 win.

The Cottondale Hornets hosted the Marianna K-8 Bullpups last week and faced tough competition in both games.

The Grand Ridge Indians hit the road last week, taking their second game of the young season to Cottondale to help tip off the Hornets’ middle school boys basketball schedule.

The Cottondale volleyball season has come to a close, marking one of the most memorable runs in recent years.

The Cottondale Hornets capped off their homecoming week in style with a decisive 54–6 victory over the young Vernon Yellowjackets.

Cottondale’s Cinderella season came to an abrupt end temporarily last week when the Hornets faced Bethlehem in the first round of the district playoffs.

The Cottondale Hornets hit the road Friday night and came home with an impressive 48-22 win over the North Bay Haven Buccaneers.

The Cottondale Police Department is promoting Officer Andrew Roedel to the rank of Corporal.

Cottondale fell 38–14 on the road against the Liberty County Bulldogs.

Poplar Springs claimed the team title in the Girls 5000 Meter Run Finals, edging out Graceville and Chipley with consistent finishes across the board.

The road trip across Jackson County couldn’t have been sweeter for the Cottondale Hornets, who walked away with a straight-set sweep of the Sneads Pirates, their first win over Sneads in several years.

The Graceville Tigers hosted area schools this past week in a spirited cross-country meet that saw athletes from Marianna, Malone, Cottondale, and Graceville post strong performances alongside runners from Chipley and Poplar Springs

The Cottondale Lady Hornets are quickly proving themselves as a force on the court. Tuesday night, they traveled to Quincy to face off against Gadsden County and returned home with a dominant three-set sweep.