West Florida and Jay boys basketball teams fell in the district championship games on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. South Walton defeated West Florida 59-53 in the District 1-4A championship game, while Paxton triumphed over Jay 52-31 in the District 1-1A championship game. Also, the Pensacola Catholic boys and girls tennis teams participated in the 'Battle for the Panhandle' at Tops'l Beach and Racquet Resort.

By the Numbers
  • West Florida finished the basketball season with a 15-11 record under first-year head coach Phillip Childers.
  • Jay, with a record of 15-9, still has a chance at an at-large bid for the regional tournament, with the FHSAA selection show on Sunday.
  • In tennis, the Pensacola Catholic boys defeated North Bay Haven 6-3 but fell to South Walton 5-4. The girls team defeated South Walton 6-3.
State of Play
  • West Florida finishes the basketball season with a 15-11 record under first-year head coach Phillip Childers.
  • Jay, with a record of 15-9, still has a chance at an at-large bid for the regional tournament, with the FHSAA selection show on Sunday.
  • The Pensacola Catholic boys and girls tennis teams participated in the 'Battle for the Panhandle' at Tops'l Beach and Racquet Resort, with varying results in the matches.
Bottom Line

West Florida and Jay fell short in the district championship games, but both teams have the opportunity to secure a spot in the regional tournament. Additionally, the Pensacola Catholic tennis teams showed mixed results in the 'Battle for the Panhandle' matches, highlighting the competitive nature of the event.