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.

Seven of the top 10 finishers in the Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals came from Jackson County schools, with four of those runners representing Marianna High School.

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