They battled, they just couldn’t pull down the win.
The Destin Marlins lost 39-33 to the Ruckel Rams in the second round of the Okaloosa County Middle School Basketball Tournament in Niceville... Full story
They may not have won the game, but they have improved.
When the season started, “the goal was to get better,” said Destin Coach Ben Kackley. “And we have improved 110 percent.”
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In recent weeks, he’s struggled from the free-throw line.
But when it came to clutch time Monday night, Destin’s Vinnie Ciurleo stepped up and knocked down two foul shots to put the Marlins over the top for a 26-25 win against the Shoal... Full story
Blaze Crank connected for three hits to lead Sacred Heart in a 16-7 win over Doc’s Softball Softies for the championship of the Competitive Coed Softball League Tournament Bracket A at Morgan Sports Center in Destin.
Crank was three-for-three... Full story
Cliff Covington knocked down eight 3-pointers to lead Fudpucker’s in an 89-45 win over Trustmark in the 30-plus Adult Basketball League at the Destin Community Center.
Covington made eight 3s, two two-pointers and one from the free-throw line... Full story
They played hard and made the shots, they just didn’t get the win.
The Destin Marlins lost 40-29 on the road Thursday evening to the Bruner Spartans in boy’s middle school basketball action.
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It was a big night, but not his biggest.
About 20 years ago, he scored 62 in a tournament game in Tampa.
Last week, however, Dr. Richard Rogers had another big night. The Destin dentist knocked down 43 points for Fudpucker’s in the 30-plus... Full story
The Bruner Spartans jumped out to a 22-6 lead in the first half and then held on for a 34-19 win over the visiting Destin Marlins in girls middle school basketball action Thursday evening.
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It’s all about team when it comes to football.
However, Monday evening several individuals were recognized for their efforts on the gridiron this past season at South Walton High School.
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Frequently cited as the toughest and most physically demanding sport in the world, Rugby is preparing to make its professional debut in the United States. But some local athletes have been battling through matches for over 30 years.
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The Destin Marlins swim team outstroked the competition with another win in their second dual meet of the season against Meigs Middle School last Wednesday night at the Fort Walton Beach YMCA.
The Destin girls won 137-85 and the boys 136-84.
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