The Sneads AAA All-Stars proved throughout the Dixie Youth AAA State Tournament in Frostproof that determination can carry a team a long way. After an early setback forced them into the loser's bracket, the District Champions refused to quit, winning back-to-back elimination games before reaching the state championship contest. Although their remarkable run ended with an 11-6 loss to AP AAA All-Stars, Sneads left Frostproof with a runner-up finish and the respect of everyone who watched them compete. Playing more games than any team in the tournament, the young squad displayed grit, resilience and plenty of promise for the future.

Sneads captured the Dixie Youth Ozone championship in impressive fashion, going 3-0 during the tournament and outscoring opponents 29-5 on the way to the title.

It took just three games for the Sneads AAA Pirates to claim a district title and begin preparations for a State title. They will report to the State Tournament June 25 in Frostproof.

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.

Last Friday marked a milestone moment for Sneads athletics and an even bigger one for two of its senior standouts.

The Camo Crushers of Sneads capitalized on control issues and a flood of free bases to roll past the Marianna Tribe 10-1 in a game defined entirely by walks, hit batters, and one early error. There were no hits recorded by either team.

Ocheesee Pond, a longtime fishing destination near Grand Ridge, has nearly dried up amid ongoing drought conditions, exposing large stretches of ground where water has historically covered the basin.

Sneads High School senior LaRay Gibbs will be kicking in the beach sand at the next level come August. Last week, before teammates, family, friends, faculty and staff Gibbs signed to continue playing the game she loves, beach volleyball.

Boaters and anglers using Howell’s Landing on Lake Seminole now have an easier time launching and retrieving their boats thanks to recently completed improvements at the popular public ramp.

The Sneads Pirates baseball team is off to a red‑hot start this season, winning six of their first seven contests, including an impressive five straight.

Players, coaches, family members, and friends filled the Sneads High School auditorium last Friday afternoon to celebrate a milestone moment for two Pirate standouts.

Sneads Elementary has been named a Florida School of Excellence for its outstanding academic performance, a distinction that highlights the hard work of students, teachers, and leaders at the school.

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.

By: Shelia Mader

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

The First Ladies of Sneads are an extraordinary group of volunteers who work tirelessly to make their town a better place to live.