This has been a challenging week to say the least.

The lights were bright, the cheers were loud, and the smiles were even bigger as the Tiny Mites hit the fields at Optimist Park this week.

The fall soccer season at Optimist Park has the fields full of teams, laughter, smiles, and lots of cheering. In the littlest of leagues, the Teeny Mites gave their fans something awesome to watch.

The Pee Wee League is just one notch away from the granddaddy of all rec soccer leagues, and these players know it!

The Midget League is where the magic of youth soccer shines brightest!

When it comes to rec ball at Optimist Park, the Junior League is the granddaddy of them all!

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

I am challenging coaches to look themselves in the mirror and if you see flaws, correct them.

The MK-8 Bullpup volleyball teams ran into tough competition last week, dropping matches against Wakulla and FSUS.

The Marianna Bulldogs made the short trip to Sneads on Tuesday, September 2, to face off against the Pirates, but the night belonged to Sneads.

It was all Jackson County on the court last week as the young Grand Ridge Lady Indians made the trip across the county to take on the Graceville Lady Tigers in middle school basketball action.

The Lady Bulldogs returned home last Thursday night eager to shake off a pair of tough road losses. Playing in front of their home crowd, they gave fans a match to remember, battling through five sets before sealing a hard-fought win over the Community Christian Chargers.

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.

The Marianna High School golf team is off to a red-hot start this season, posting three straight victories and making a statement on the links.

The sport of cross country may still be in its early stages at Marianna K-8, but its impact is already being felt.

The Marianna Bullpups hosted cross-county rival Grand Ridge last Tuesday and showed their experience early, rolling to a decisive 58-12 victory.

The Marianna Bulldogs traveled to Sneads last Thursday night to take on the Pirates.

The Marianna Bulldogs teed off their 2025 season in winning fashion, claiming first place in their opening golf match under the leadership of new head coach, Ric Gable.

The Cottondale Hornets wasted no time making a statement Friday night under the bright lights at FAMU’s stadium.