Creed Whitworth made it official last week in front of family, friends, and supporters from both Marianna and Sneads.

The Marianna Bulldogs are off to a flawless start, three games into the season and still unbeaten.

Grand Ridge had its hands full last week when the Bonifay Blue Devils came to town, bringing plenty of energy and leaving with two solid wins.

Marianna K8’s soccer teams hit the pitch for a busy and exciting start to their season, with the Lady Bullpups taking the field for three games and the Bullpups for two.

The Marianna High Bulldogs boys’ soccer team kicked off their 2025–26 season in strong fashion, earning a 2–0 shutout victory on the road against the Port St. Joe Sharks.

The Marianna High girls’ soccer team fell short, 4-1 in their 2025-26 season opener on the road against the Port St. Joe Sharks.

Marianna K8 made school history with its first appearance at the FLYRA (Florida Youth Running Association) Middle School Championship, finishing 23rd out of 27 teams statewide.

Football season came to an end for three Jackson County teams this past Friday night.

It wasn’t the season the Bulldogs had hoped for, but it was one that offered lessons, growth, and glimpses of promise for what’s to come.

The Sneads Pirates hosted the North Bay Haven Buccaneers Friday night and walked away with a 38-22 victory.

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.

Nothing like a week with minimal (two to three games) of rec ball across Jackson County to regroup, revive, and get ready for the next round of sports.

The Sneads volleyball team wrapped up their season as district runners-up, earning a spot in the regional quarterfinals.

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.

The Grand Ridge Indians hit the road to Vernon for their first middle school basketball games of the 2025 season, but the results weren’t what they had hoped for.