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Well, Crestview had a good run. Lots of steam going in the first half, but the second half of the season fizzled out. Still proud of the team, since I am a bulldog! I do not know 1A-5A or 8A teams, I'm only focusing on 7A and 6A. However, if anyone knows them please contribute. would love to have more discussion on those classes. 6A - From my side of the bracket, Choctaw vs Pine Forest and Pensacola vs Fort Walton. Pensacola is the top team right now, however I would not be surprised to see Fort Walton taking the semifinal spot due to how good they have played. I'm taking Fort Walton 44-39. It'll be a close one for sure, but ultimately Fort Walton plays better ball and comes out on top. The next game is Choctaw vs Pine Forest. I have seen Pine Forest do some good things, but I think the Choctaw squad is loaded and ready. It'll be a far game by 20 points, 59-35. As far as the region is concerned Gainesville is the only threat from state semifinals if any team from the panhandle wants to go onto the state championship. 7A - Bartow remains and Blanche Ely is back again... should be a great run. Bartow is number 1 based off the math, and I'm looking at them to make a run. Niceville vs Leon for regional semifinals. Leon sometimes pops in, but they aren't a consistent playoff team. I think Niceville will play a good run, but I feel like this game could really go either way. I believe Niceville will have the edge and keep tempo good while minimizing turnovers. A close 54-49 for Niceville. Navarre vs Lincoln. I don't think Navarre has a chance, not to say they are a good team. But Lincoln from Tallahassee is a great team and plays really hard. The last two years Crestview has had to battle hard to win against them and get to regional finals. I think Lincoln comes out in a blow out. Highest is 30 pts, probably 64-32. edit: Osceola and Oviedo moved up a class to 8A.

Me either, they have had pretty good records. Last year they lost to Gainesville in the Regional semis, I think that's why they haven't been ranked.

6A same as Dillard and Crestview. I am great, just busy with college and work haha. It is crunch time though!

Dang man Dillard is just going off!!! Hats off to the team for a great season. Crestview has gotten two wins recently, lost to Fort Walton in a close 61-62 match. I haven't had time to post about much here, but the record is 14-8 after 2 wins. and 1-3 in district. I think crestview needs to get a good start in the district tournament to get a playoff spot. Choctaw is going to compete, they are 1-3 as well, so it's going to be a really close game if we go against them. Bulldogs still got this though I think the slump is shaken off! Pensacola is 14-0 in district, and 25-3 overall. I think they have a shot at state.

Yea if i remember correctly because of coach hick's time at Niceville he is considered on a certain postition which allows the county to save money, but also can keep coach hicks as the coach since his retirement has technically kicked in.

The Fort Walton loss I was at, it was little things and turnovers, but I don't know what happened in the other games. I checked one of the news stories about another district rival game, seems like defense is getting softer and there isn't much box out so the rival team gets second chance shots. EDIT: So Fort Walton clinches the top seed for the district, Crestview lost 72-71. So the scoring deficits aren't bad, my friend said it was the little things in tonight's game.

What happened to the Bulldogs you may ask? A 12-7 record overall, with a 1-2 district record. I for one am optimistic this is just a slump, but I really wonder what happened. Many of you know I was hyping up Crestview! I feel like there is a chance still though, just need to adjust and keep going. Losses so far. Choctaw 84-73 Fort Walton 62-60 Niceville 66-49 West Florida loss came out 72-62 though, there is a winning drive. On one hand I'm afraid, there is one more district game the 19th of January, Crestview needs a 2-2 record. On the other hand, the guys will slump it off and go in harder and faster. Whether the playoffs end, or Crestview goes in. I will always be a proud bulldog.

Nice!!! An update about Crestview, well, every since the boys lost to Christian Brothers... they have been in a slump. Now the record is 1-1 in district, losing to a Fort Walton squad. Lots of turnovers and little things aren't being done which killed them in the games. I think these issues will pass, and the boys will be back on fire! Current record is 11-5 overall, 1-1 district.

Not sure how the Gainesville squad is this year, they should be on our side of the bracket. I believe regional semifinals or regional finals is where we will meet them.

Yea, thanks! Dillard is doing great I see! We stopped Milton 49-65. Lost to Christian Brothers by 49-50. 10-2 overall! Christian Brothers is undefeated still, 14-0. They have blown out opponents 30+ points and Christian is ranked 5th in Tennessee overall, but it's a good match!

Merry Christmas guys and girls!

Didn't go to the game, I forgot we had one today! See that Pensacola had a drive going with 22 pts in the 4th quarter, but Crestview still held on. 9-1 overall with a 3-1 away and 1-0 district record! Crestview 57 - 54 Pensacola! Crestview is on a role! 3-1 away, and 9-1 overall with a 1-0 in district.

Biased here, but IMG has a really nice facility.

Ah same as us!

Nice! Keep it going! What class are they in?

A RIVALRY MATCH UP IT WAS!! Choctaw 59 - 65 Crestview It was a great game all around, Choctaw showed up and they are a tough opponent, but Crestview holds them off. It went into overtime at 56-56!!! And Crestview came up! This was a key district game and now Crestview is 1-0 in the district!

Nice!!! Bishop should be a good opponent!

Crestview 52 - 46 Walton Can't comment on game tonight, I'm a broke college student and I'm saving for Star Wars. But, it's great to see Crestview stopping Walton who is a 4A or 5A team. They're a small school, but they do good in basketball. A good victory overall. I will for sure be going to 12/17 game when Choctaw comes to town, it's going to be a HEATED RIVALRY MATCHUP!!!!!

Good season, I'll be rooting for you guys again next year whichever bracket you end up in.

STA vs Central. I would like to see Armwood vs Niceville on a good night.

Amazing! Nice one Dillard

It's hard to keep up with all these bracket switches lol. I believe we play Pensacola before the Christmas break at their house, that is going to be a great match. They are playoff consistent. Gainesville is the team I think we will have trouble with in regional semifinals or regional finals, only thing I know about Gainesville is their football team is pretty good going to state every other year. The last 5 years, only one team from the Northwest made it to state... that was Pine Forest who lost to Norland in 2013. I do think Crestview has a shot, Gainesville is beatable, Pensacola beat them a year or two ago in the playoffs. Norland is the Central Miami of 6A. Going to state and winning every year, do you think Dillard could take them out?

Dang lol, was hoping Allen or the big schools would help Viera. But I should have known better, congrats STA, another state championship under the belt.

Oh wow, we are 6A. For some reason maxpreps didn't update it lol. Number 8 seems about right, we gotta a lot to prove in playoffs especially come district games against Choctaw who are also hot this year.

Yea for sure! I don't know though, I have college classes so traveling may be hectic. I hope it's on the weekend when I have nothing to do haha