Ya’Laysha Barnes has been part of Malone School since the second grade, and over the years she has grown into a standout student-athlete now preparing to take her game to the next level. A senior with a deep love for basketball, Barnes has spent the past seven years developing her skills on the court, along with a brief stint in softball. That dedication is paying off as she signs with Enterprise State Community College, just over an hour away, giving local fans the chance to continue watching her career.

The Malone Lady Tigers have battled through adversity all season, and now they are exactly where they set out to be.

The Midget League is just one step away from the Juniors level, and at ages 9 and 10, these players are already showing plenty of promise.

The Pee Wee League was more than ready to hit the court last week as Optimist Park rec basketball officially tipped off its season.

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

The Malone Tigers finished the regular season with a 12-12 record before heading into districts.

It had been building for weeks. The Sneads Pirates felt a win coming, and a road trip to Panama City to face the Bozeman Bucks turned out to be the right setting.

The MHS Lady Bulldogs are having a phenomenal season.

By: Shelia Mader

The 2026 Grand Ridge basketball rec league is underway and proving after one night to be full of excitement.