By Marty Camacho The 2026 Winter Olympics have recently concluded. The games were held from Feb 6 to 22 in Italy, specifically in the cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, hence the name given to this year’s games – Milano Cortina. Norway won with a total of 41 medals, with 18 golds, followed by Team…
For many, Spring break is a time for beaches – a time where the sand is full of visitors and the seas shine. I understand; it is the perfect timing for a dip and relaxing by the shore after all. As much as it is the perfect time to go to the beach, I realized it is equally as perfect a time to ride a bike and explore.
The early morning of February 8 saw Pensacola Beach host the 29th Pensacola Bridge Run, organized by Pensacola Sports. The race is known for its scenic route; the 15km (9.3 mi) route takes the runners from the Blue Wahoos Stadium to the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, passing both the Pensacola Bay Bridge and the Pensacola Beach Toll Bridge.
By Marty Camacho The South East Conference (SEC) Women’s Soccer was once again held at Ashton Brosnaham Park for the fourth consecutive year and is guaranteed to be held here in Pensacola again until next year. This year’s victor is the Vanderbilt Commodores, who won a thrilling final against the LSU Tigers in an 8-7…
by Marty Camacho It is a great time for soccer fans. The big leagues are in the middle of their season and have provided fans with a ton of twists and turns already. However, despite the joy the big leagues have given me and other fans, specifically Liverpool’s recent slip-ups and Arsenal’s late winners, let…
By Marty Camacho September 13 – After successful seasons last year, our Women’s Soccer and Volleyball teams seek to perform once again and improve from last season’s learnings. Soccer: After a strong season that saw them win the District title for the second consecutive year and make their first national tournament appearance, the Pirates are…
The Blue Wahoos Stadium has been a huge part of the culture of Pensacola for at least the past decade. People on vacation and locals alike have come to a ballgame simply for the experience. With the view of the bay, hot dogs, and fun music, it truly is one of Pensacola’s best fun things to do.
During the final day of the SEC Women’s Soccer Tournament back in November, local businesses set up their booths before the game for the fan fest. One of the booths present during the event is for our local soccer club, Pensacola FC, and we arranged a visit for an article. A few weeks ago, I had the honor to attend one of the club’s tryouts and speak to some figures within the club. What I heard was nothing short of passion and competitiveness.
The Men’s Basketball Team defeated Gulf Coast State 54-48 on March 15 to secure the State Championship. The Pirates’ win in the tournament, which was held in Niceville, marks their first state championship in 32 years and secured them a spot for the nationals which was held in Hutchinson, Kansas, and began March 23.
The Pirates’ performance granted them the right to the play-in game to qualify for the FCSAA tournament. They played against St. Petersburg College in the play-in and emerged victorious with a final score of 72-64 to guarantee their first appearance in the tournament in a decade. Pirates’ center Dimitri Clerc stood out against St. Petersburg as he recorded 19 points and 12 rebounds to help the Pirates book their spot in the tournament, which will be held at Niceville, FL, from March 13th to 15th.
Sports updates
Hope and excitement is in the air at Pensacola State College (PSC) as the men’s basketball team has been heating up and currently stands at a 4-1 record to start the season. The residents of this town along with students couldn’t have been more ready for the home opener that took place on November 1st against Santa Fe College, marking the start of the 2024-2025 season. Pirates took down the saints 80-64 in a statement win.
Island Fights returns to Pensacola, Florida, near the end of October to give MMA, boxing, and kickboxing fans a great night filled with brutal knockouts and submissions.
September 20th–The final whistle blew on a warm September afternoon to cap a dominant 3-0 display for the Pirates against the Southern Union State Bisons. The game’s first half was balanced, with both teams creating chances and exchanging possessions. However, the Pirates proved too much for the Bisons to handle in the second half as the Pirates steadily held possession at the opponent’s half and started to convert their chances.
On July 22nd PSC Athletics welcomed Pensacola native Patricia Gandolfo as the new head coach for the volleyball team. She will be fulfilling the position from Jennie Belarmino, the previous volleyball coach. Patricia Gandolfo is coming from being the assistant volleyball coach at the University of West Florida and the University of South Alabama in…
by Sebastian Gordon During the summer, PSC pitcher Patrick Halligan (#35) was drafted in the thirteenth round to train and play with Kansas City’s baseball team, Kansas City Royals. Halligan is currently a twenty-one-year-old 6’6 sophomore at PSC. Throughout his baseball career, Halligan has been very successful. In high school, Halligan played baseball for all…