Chiles placed four players among the top 12 individually, led by junior Rhys Cochran, who carded a 35 (-1) to earn medalist honors as the only player under par on the day. The Timberwolves’ balanced attack — six players finished at 41 or better — proved too much for the rest of the field to match.

Team Results

The tournament was decided by the four lowest scores from each school, and Chiles had the most depth across the board.

Chiles (154, +10) claimed first place, with Cochran’s 35 anchoring the scoring and Mason Githens (39), Asher Hall (40) and Cole Kendall (40) rounding out the counting card. A fifth Timberwolves player, Jackson Kukla, also shot a 40, giving Chiles insurance that no other team could replicate.

Leon (158, +14) finished second, staying within striking distance behind Solomon Hardy’s even-par 36. The Lions’ counting scores included Hardy, Liam Minton (40), Aubrey Turner (40) and Andrew Suber (42), but Leon lacked the closing depth needed to catch the Wolves.

Florida High (159, +15) placed third and made a strong statement as the lone Class 1A program in the field. The Seminoles were led by Hunter Glantz’s 37, followed by Robbie Vos (39), Eli Shanks (41) and Quinn Mask (42). Florida High’s 159 kept it within a single stroke of Leon.

Lincoln (180, +36) rounded out the field in fourth. The Trojans were paced by senior Chase Fleischer’s 39, but struggled to find scoring behind him. Kale Hurd (43), Bryce Garber (47) and Sutton Suber (51) completed Lincoln’s counting total.

Best Individual Results

Cochran’s 35 set the tone from the outset, as the Chiles junior carded the day’s only sub-par round and gave the Timberwolves the low score they would build their victory around. He opened in textbook fashion with five consecutive pars, then found his stride down the stretch: a birdie at the 149-yard par-3 sixth, and another at the 391-yard par-4 eighth, which pushed him to two-under with only the course’s toughest test remaining. That closing hole — the 445-yard, stroke index 1 ninth — gave him his only bogey for the day that trimmed his round back to 35 and left him one under par. Even so, the clean card spoke to his command of the day, with eight of nine holes played at par or better and the field unable to produce anyone within a stroke of him.

Hardy was Cochran’s closest pursuer, firing a steady even-par 36 for Leon and finishing as the top Lion. Glantz rounded out the podium at 37, one over par, leading Florida High’s charge.

The chase group was crowded, with three players deadlocked at 39 (+3): Fleischer of Lincoln, Githens of Chiles and Vos of Florida High. Fleischer’s round was particularly notable, as it kept the Trojans within range of the leaders despite the team’s overall struggles.

A logjam followed at 40 (+4), where five players finished — Hall, Kendall and Kukla of Chiles, plus Minton and Turner of Leon — highlighting just how deep both the Timberwolves and Lions ran at the top of their lineups.

The result positions Chiles as an early team to watch in Class 3A, Region 1, with a rotation that can score from nearly any slot. Leon showed it has the top-end talent to challenge moving forward, while Florida High’s third-place finish — coming within five strokes of the overall title — should give the Seminoles plenty of confidence as one of the area’s top Class 1A contenders.

Facing off at Lawton Chiles High School, Griffin won the toss and deferred, so Montford received the kickoff. The Mustangs would never trail.

On the first possession of the game, Montford star DJ Read broke through a maze of Griffin’s white-jerseyed defenders and raced 52 yards for the game’s first score. After the game, Read said this “breakaway touchdown was for sure” the turning point in the game.

The Tigers’ AJ Linder had a big run on the next possession, but it was taken back due to penalties. Then, Montford’s defense stiffened and Griffin turned the ball over on downs after big tackles from Montford linebacker/tight end Eli Barksdale and linebacker/quarterback Jase Dault. 

After a first quarter weather delay that would halt the game for 30 minutes, Montford came out firing. Number 3 DJ Read again got the ball, and took it 35 yards into the end zone to double the Mustang lead. AJ Henry then ran the ball for the successful two-point conversion.

A great punt by Montford gave Griffin the ball at the one yard line. Then, Eli Barksdale pushed into the Tigers’ backfield and made another big tackle for a safety. Multiple runs by J.W. Savoy and DJ Read on the next possession paved the way for quarterback Dault’s touchdown rush. 

In the third quarter, the Tigers and Mustangs would each turn the ball over, and then Griffin would get on the scoreboard with their own big play. At their own twelve yard line, the Tigers gave the ball to running back AJ Linder. Linder, amidst a swarm of Montford maroon, found a gap in the defense and took it 88 yards for the score  to cut the lead to 22-6.

Montford would then slowly drain the clock behind runs from J.W. Savoy and Dominic Scott. Deep in Griffin’s red zone, Dault iced the game with a long arcing pass to AJ Henry for Montford’s fourth TD, and a final score of 29-6. 

After the game, Montford star DJ Read punctuated the win: “I’ll be prepping, and getting ready to run people over [in our next game].”

Projected Starters

Offense: QB Ashton Daniels; RB Ousmane Kromah; TE Landen Thomas; WR Duce Robinson, Micahi Danzy, and Jayvan Boggs; LT Xavier Chaplin; LG Andre Otto; C Bradyn Welch-Joiner; RG Nate Pabst; RT Chimdia Nwaiwu.

Defense: DE Mandrell Desir and Darryll Desir; DT Daniel Lyons and Kevin Wynn; LB Chris Jones, Caleb LaVallee, and Ryland Kennedy; CB Ja’Bril Rawls and Quindarrius Jones; S Ashlynd Barker, KJ Kirkland, and Ma’Khi Jones.

P Daniel Hughes K Gabe Panikowski

Florida State offense versus New Mexico State defense

The offense will be led by quarterback Ashton Daniels (transfer from Auburn via Stanford). The dual threat QB has amassed 4,783 yards passing with 24 touchdowns and 1,400 on the ground to go with 11 touchdowns in his career. Daniels needs to work on reducing his turnovers and sacks taken but played well in his last two games against Vanderbilt and Alabama with only one turnover and 3 sacks taken.

The run game should be the focal point of the offense with three talented backs, Ousmane Kromah, Quintrevion Wisner and Sam Singleton. The huge offensive line should help the running back trio but we’ll see if they are quick and athletic enough to be effective at pass protection. If the ground game gets going it will give preseason all American receivers Duce Robinson more one on one coverage. The depth at the pass catching positions is thin so the freshmen, Jasen Lopez, Tae’Shaun Gelsey and Chase Loftin need to step up when the starters go out.

Players to watch for on the New Mexico State defense are defensive end Gabe Peterson and linebacker Sone Aupui. Both players were selected to the Conference USA preseason team. The Aggies defense gave up 415 yards per game last season (105^th in the FBS) but forced 24 turnovers.

Florida State defense versus New Mexico State offense

NMSU looks to improve their offense from last year with a new quarterback, running backs and a whole new offensive line. The new QB is Furman transfer, Trey Hedden, who has thrown for 4700 yards, 30 touchdown and 22 interceptions in 2 seasons. The Aggies best player is receiver TK King who had 41 catches for 588 yards in only 8 games.  New Mexico State was dead last in yards per carry last year and I think that trend continues against the Florida State defense

Special Teams

Both teams have new starters at the kicking positions so I feel like it’s even there. FSU has the advantage in the return game with Sam Singleton returning kicks.

Prediction

I think the defense smothers the revamped NM State and the offensive line dominates the trenches giving the running back plenty of room to make plays.

Florida State 38 New Mexico State 6

Maclay got off to a strong start in the first set, holding the lead throughout. Leon’s Riley Perezluha (Sr.) began to find her rhythm at the service line late in the set, but it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback as Maclay took the opening set 25-23.

Leon opened the second set in much better fashion, taking an early 8-4 lead while finding more consistency on offense. Maclay managed to close the gap to 17-14, but Leon took advantage of its momentum and pulled away to win the second set 25-18.

The third set was the most dramatic of the match. Maclay jumped out to an 11-0 lead behind the serving of Stella Osiecki (So.). Leon refused to back down, however, finding a rhythm with multiple quick sets through the middle to eventually take a 20-19 lead. After an improbable comeback, the Lions completed the turnaround and won the third set 25-19.

Maclay again grabbed an early lead in the fourth set, but the Marauders were unable to maintain it as Leon mounted another comeback. The Lions closed out the set 25-21 to win the match 3-1, with set scores of 23-25, 25-18, 25-19 and 25-21.

Cecil Field Summer Classic

Boys

The boys’ cross country teams from Chiles, Maclay and Florida High competed in the Elite Boys 5000 Meter Run, with Chiles finishing 14th as a team, followed by Maclay in 16th. Florida High also had a runner compete individually.

Chiles was led by Jonathan Kiros, who finished ninth overall with a time of 15:47. Jack Nottingham followed in 67th at 16:52, while Emerson Gandy finished 109th in 17:26. Noah Olson placed 138th at 17:44 and Camp Andrews rounded out the Timberwolves’ five scoring runners in 182nd with a time of 18:17. Chiles finished 14th in the team standings with 446 points and an average time of 17:13.
Chiles also had five additional runners finish outside the team’s scoring five. Lowell Mick placed 237th in 18:54, followed by Nick Butte in 250th at 19:05. Liam Wheeler finished 280th in 19:26, Levi Pearson placed 298th in 19:53, and Jack Getman finished 300th at 19:57.

Maclay finished 16th as a team with 488 points and an average time of 17:24. David Barton led the Marauders individually, placing 24th overall in 16:15. Gavin McVay was next in 93rd at 17:15, followed by Beau May in 128th at 17:36. Will Cintron finished 144th in 17:50, while Logan Phipps completed the scoring five in 167th at 18:06.
Maclay also had four additional runners finish the race. Ben Lawson placed 252nd with a time of 19:07, while Benton Belcher finished 313th at 20:30. Luke Jackson placed 326th in 21:26, and Reed Theriot finished 328th with a time of 21:34.

Florida High was represented by Lawson Phillips, who finished 60th overall with a time of 16:50. Phillips was the only Florida High runner listed in the individual results, and the school did not appear in the team standings.

Girls

The girls’ cross country teams from Chiles, Maclay and Florida High competed in the Elite Girls 5000 Meter Run, with Chiles posting the strongest team finish of the three schools. The Timberwolves placed second overall with 154 points, while Maclay finished 37th with 785 points and Florida High placed 40th with 980 points.

Chiles was led by Emma-Claire Tanenbaum, who finished sixth overall with a time of 18:48. Kaia Ables followed in 11th at 18:59, while Charlotte Sikes placed 41st in 20:04. Chloe Elizabeth Molen finished 46th with a time of 20:16, and Madeline Brockmeier rounded out the Timberwolves’ five scoring runners in 67th at 20:40. Chiles finished second in the team standings with 154 points and an average time of 19:45, just two points behind first-place Niceville.
Chiles also had five additional runners finish outside the scoring five. Savannah Stanley placed 89th in 21:18, followed by Katherine Baker in 123rd at 21:44. Haley Heitmeyer finished 176th in 22:35, Alexis Auter placed 188th at 22:46, and Harper McKee finished 267th with a time of 24:31.

Maclay finished 37th overall with 785 points and an average time of 22:32. Lilly Bell led the Marauders, placing 119th with a time of 21:42. Madison McVay followed in 136th at 21:55, while Ava Wenleder finished 148th in 22:08. Marguerite Miller placed 222nd at 23:28, and Abigail Stephens finished 223rd in 23:30 to complete Maclay’s scoring five.
Maclay also had two additional runners finish the race. Mckenzie McVay placed 235th with a time of 23:47, while Mary Price finished 286th at 25:23.

Florida High finished 40th in the team standings with 980 points and an average time of 23:45. Vera Vanlandingham led the Seminoles, finishing 122nd overall in 21:44. Maie Moody followed in 200th at 23:01, while Leah Boutwell placed 214th in 23:16. Blakely Newlin finished 271st with a time of 24:41, and Elin Quisenberry completed the scoring five in 300th at 26:04.
Florida High also had four additional runners finish outside the scoring five. Linnea Whittington placed 305th at 26:18, followed by Stella Quisenberry in 311th at 26:41. Shelby Tucker finished 313th in 26:48, and Emma Boutwell placed 332nd with a time of 28:29.

Dueling Summits

Maclay hosted the Dueling Summits cross country meet Saturday morning, Aug. 22, at Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park, drawing programs from across the Big Bend and South Georgia for an early-season 5K test. In the girls’ varsity race, Bainbridge’s Anniston Willis ran away with the individual title, crossing in 20:43.0 — more than a minute ahead of the field. Fort Walton Beach captured the team championship with 19 points behind a tightly packed front five, led by freshman Mia Jucha, who finished second overall in 21:45.8. Four more Vikings — Charlotte Ibsen, Delilah Jucha, Brooklynne Sansom, and Leilani Lichlyter — all placed inside the top 10. Leon was the top local squad, taking runner-up with 50 points, paced by senior Tatum Hendon’s third-place finish with a time of 22:11.0. Rickards’ Darci Bohling (22:19.8) and Miyoko Inouye (22:54.0) finished fourth and fifth to round out a strong Leon County presence.

The boys’ race belonged to Leon from the opening stride. Freshman Isaiah Renn won the individual crown with a time of 17:09.8, and the Lions swept the podium as juniors Carson Weiss (17:30.3) and Asher McGrew (17:45.4) followed him across the line. That 1-2-3 finish carried Leon to the team title with 30 points, while Fort Walton Beach placed second with 57. Thomas County Central’s Holten Dennard broke up the local dominance with a fourth-place 17:50.0, and Godby’s Erick Garcia turned in a strong 18:06.2 placing seventh.

The meet offered an encouraging first look at two of the Panhandle’s deeper programs, as Fort Walton Beach’s girls and Leon’s boys both flashed the kind of pack strength that tends to pay dividends in November. For the host area, Leon’s sweep of the boys’ podium and runner-up girls finish underscored what could be a breakout season for the Lions, while several other Leon County schools — Rickards, Godby, and Community Christian — logged solid opening efforts ahead of the regular-season schedule.

Morgan, a second-round selection in the 2026 WNBA Draft, has made the most of her opportunities since arriving in Los Angeles. Her ability to create for teammates, take care of the ball and provide energy on both ends of the court has helped her carve out a role with the Sparks.

Her recent performances have offered a glimpse of what she can bring to the team.

In five games from Aug. 11 through Aug. 22, Morgan averaged 5.6 points, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals while shooting 66.7% from the field. She played at least 15 minutes in four of those games.

Morgan’s most efficient offensive performances came during a pair of games against the Connecticut Sun. She scored eight points on 4-of-5 shooting in a 20-minute appearance on Aug. 18. Four days later, she helped the Sparks close out Connecticut with a 77-68 victory, contributing two points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal in 15 minutes.

She also put together an eight-point performance against Atlanta on Aug. 20, knocking down four of her five shots while adding three assists and two steals.

Morgan was originally selected No. 32 overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2026 WNBA Draft before joining the Sparks. Rather than beginning her professional career with a guaranteed standard-roster spot, she entered the organization through its Player Development pool and worked her way toward the opportunity she received Aug. 15.

That progression has now put Morgan in position to continue contributing to the Sparks as the regular season enters its final stretch.

For the 2026 rookie, the standard contract represents more than a roster transaction. It is the latest step in a rapid transition from becoming one of college basketball’s top passers at Kentucky to competing for a role at the professional level.

And based on what Morgan has shown in her recent minutes, Los Angeles appears willing to see what the young guard can do with an expanded opportunity.

Chiles Timberwolves

The Timberwolves — No. 8 in MaxPreps’ Florida rankings — opened the weekend with a five-set road loss at Forest on Friday, falling 3-2 despite a monster performance from Sterling Carlile, who piled up 28 kills and 23 digs. Riley Boykin contributed 12 digs, four aces, and a solo block in the loss, while Harper Whitaker added 17 digs and 13 assists. The grind continued Saturday, when Chiles dropped another five-setter to Santa Fe, 3-2, before salvaging the weekend with a 3-2 win over The Villages Charter to close at 1-2. 

Leon Lions

Leon split its Saturday slate, moving to 2-3 on the young season. The Lions opened with a 2-1 win over Columbia, taking the match 25-21, 19-25, 15-8. They then pushed Alabama powerhouse Enterprise to the limit before falling 3-2 in a match where neither team ever won consecutive sets — the set scores swung 25-10, 21-25, 28-26, 23-25, 15-9. 

Lincoln Trojans

It was a forgettable Saturday for the Trojans, who dropped both ends of a tournament doubleheader in straight sets. Lincoln, fell 3-0 to Beachside and 3-0 to South Walton. 

Community Christian Chargers

The Chargers turned in the county’s cleanest weekend, sweeping all three of their tournament matches without dropping a set. Community Christian beat Thomasville (Ga.) 2-0 behind Sarah Bradley’s three digs and three aces and Avea Casperson’s seven digs, six kills, and two aces. The No. 5-ranked Chargers then rolled past Ware County 2-0 and Brantley County 2-0 to move to a perfect start in tournament play. 

It was a weekend of mixed results across Leon County. Chiles and Leon both proved they can compete against quality opposition but fell on the wrong side of five-set nail-biters, Community Christian established itself as an early team to watch with a spotless tournament run, and Lincoln will look to regroup when it returns to action. With district play and more tournament weekends looming, the early signs suggest the county’s top programs are ready for a competitive season.

Godby 35, Rickards 13

The Battle of the Blue finally swung back to the Cougars. Godby ended a six-game skid against crosstown rival Rickards behind a sharp performance from senior quarterback Landon Dougherty, who completed 13 of 24 passes for 219 yards and four touchdowns — earning Tallahassee Quarterback Club Offensive Player of the Week honors. Running back Kamren McMillan added 156 yards and a score on just 13 carries, while Lacari Murray hauled in a touchdown pass. Highlight stat: Dougherty’s four touchdown passes, more than Godby needed to snap the six-game losing streak to Rickards.

Chiles 50, Impact Christian 0

The Timberwolves turned their home opener into a ground-and-pound clinic. Markus Lundy ran for 110 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and Chris Mitchell wasn’t far behind with 102 yards and two scores on five attempts. Chiles’ defense pitched the shutout to move to 1-0. Highlight stat: Chiles piled up 268 rushing yards.

Leon 42, Fernandina Beach 24

The Lions opened with a win at home behind a breakout rushing performance. Ka’Yun Adger ran for 129 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 7.2 yards per carry, while Markeith Buggs contributed 105 receiving yards and a score. Senior linebacker Randon Manausa earned Defensive Player of the Week recognition for his play on both sides — he added 48 yards and a touchdown on six carries. Highlight stat: Adger’s 129 rushing yards and two touchdowns powered a 42-point opener.

Lincoln 13, Crestview 10

The Trojans authored the night’s best comeback, rallying from a 10-0 deficit on the road at Jack Foster Stadium. Quarterback Thomas Hutchinson hit Trevor Jacobs for the game-tying touchdown with just over two minutes left, and kicker Barron Burris split the uprights on a go-ahead field goal in the final minute after Reginald Thompson carried the offense to the 1-yard line. Highlight stat: Lincoln erased a 10-point second-half deficit on the strength of Burris’s two field goals, including the game-winner.

Florida High 37, Navarre 13

The Seminoles made it look easy at home, jumping out to a 21-7 lead after the first quarter and never letting Navarre back in it. Senior tackle Micah Deem (6-foot-3, 255 pounds) anchored the line and was named Offensive Lineman of the Week. Highlight stat: Florida High outscored Navarre 13-0 in the second half, turning an early lead into a 24-point rout.

Maclay 38, Lafayette 0

The Marauders cruised on the road behind a prolific passing attack. Quarterback Beau Beshears completed 78.6 percent of his throws for 253 yards and four touchdowns, and senior Henry Richardson was named Impact Player of the Week after catching four passes for 125 yards and two scores while adding two interceptions on defense. Highlight stat: Richardson’s two-way night — two touchdown catches plus two interceptions.

Around Leon County

Elsewhere, North Florida Christian fell 34-14 at Franklin County, while FAMU DRS dropped a 31-18 decision to Abbeville Christian (Ala.) on the road, leaving the Eagles and Baby Rattlers looking for their first wins.

It was a dominant Friday for Leon County football: five of the six teams that played at home or in winnable road matchups came away victorious, led by Godby’s long-awaited rivalry triumph. The Cougars now head to Mosley with momentum, Chiles hosts Florida High in a marquee county clash next week, and Lincoln — fresh off its dramatic win — looks to build on the opening-night momentum.

Godby quarterback Landon Dougherty was named Offensive Player of the Week after helping lead the Cougars to a 35-13 victory over rival Rickards in the season opener at Gene Cox Stadium. The victory snapped Godby’s six-game losing streak against the Raiders.

Dougherty, a senior quarterback, completed 13 of 24 passes for 219 yards and four touchdowns, according to MaxPreps statistics. The 6-foot-5 quarterback is coming off a junior season in which he produced several big passing performances, including 366 yards against Bishop Kenny and 224 yards with three touchdowns against Bay in the playoffs.

Leon linebacker Randon Manausa earned Defensive Player of the Week honors following the Lions’ 42-24 victory over Fernandina Beach. The senior is listed as a middle linebacker and fullback for Leon.

Manausa also contributed on offense in the victory. MaxPreps credits him with six carries for 48 yards and a touchdown, an average of 8.0 yards per attempt.

Florida High’s Micah Deem was selected as the Offensive Lineman of the Week. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound tackle helped the Seminoles open the season with a 37-13 win over Navarre. Deem, a senior, wears No. 57 for Florida High.

Deem is also a standout track and field athlete. He was named the 2026 All-Big Bend Boys Track and Field Player of the Year after a season that included a state championship performance.

Maclay senior Henry Richardson was named the Impact Player of the Week after a big all-around performance in the Marauders’ 38-0 season-opening victory over Lafayette.

Richardson, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound wide receiver and defensive back, caught four passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 31.3 yards per reception. On defense, Richardson recorded two interceptions. MaxPreps lists him among the early state leaders in interceptions, while video from the game shows Richardson scoring one of his two first-quarter touchdowns.

The four selections represent the Tallahassee Quarterback Club’s first weekly awards of the 2026 high school football season.

Florida High

Florida High was led by Peyton Johnson, who shot a 40 (+4) to tie for the lowest individual score in the tournament. Leah Lowe (Jr.) and Samaira Patel (So.) each followed with a 43 (+7), while Kamryn Montgomery (Jr.) rounded out the Seminoles’ four scoring golfers with a 44 (+8). Those four scores combined for a team total of 170 (+26). Eva Castillo (8th) added a 48 (+12), while Desi Hall (So.) finished with a 50 (+14).

Peyton Johnson started her round off two over on the first three holes bogeying hole one (305 yard par four) and hole two (478 yard par five). Johnson bounced back with three pars in a row on holes four, five and six. Although she bogeyed seven and eight, Johnson finished her round off with a par on a 303 yard par 4 finishing with a round of 40 (+4) and tied for first place with Chiles’ Kate Mathis.

Maclay

Maclay finished second in the team competition with a 173 (+29), led by Mollie Sprague’s (Jr.) 41 (+5). Trisha Patel and Emmeline Cone (Jr.) each shot 43 (+7), while Reece Erwin (Jr.) and Addie Sprague (Jr.) both carded a 46 (+10). With the four lowest scores counting toward the team total, Maclay’s scoring lineup consisted of Sprague, Patel, Cone and one of the two golfers who shot 46. Emma Holt Upton (Fr.) finished with a 47 (+11).

Chiles

Chiles did not have enough golfers to post a team score but was led individually by Kate Mathis, who shot a 40 (+4) to tie for the tournament’s lowest score. Liza Baker Wright (Jr.) followed with a 41 (+5), while Ava Collier (Jr.) finished with a 51 (+15).

Kate Mathis started her round off with three straight pars on holes one, two and three before bogeying on hole four (251 par four). Mathis recorded her first and only birdie of the round on the eighth hole, a 101-yard par three, bringing her score back to one over par. Mathis triple bogeyed the last hole finishing her round shooting a 40 (+4) and tied for first with Florida High’s Peyton Johnson.

Lincoln

Lincoln also did not have enough golfers to qualify for a team score, with Avery Billington leading the team individually with a 61 (+25). Bella McCoy followed with a 63 (+27).

The Timberwolves started off strong in the first set gaining a 8-1 lead with multiple kills from right side hitter Avery Banks (Sr.). As the Timberwolves continued to serve aggressively and attack at the net, hitters Avery Banks and Sterling Carlile (Jr.) helped keep the pressure on North Bay Haven with an aggressive offensive attack, a style of play that has become a trademark of Chiles volleyball. Chiles won the first set with a final set score of 25-11.

Although the Timberwolves started the second set down 4-1, solid defense from the back row and consistent setting from Riley Boykin (Sr.) helped Chiles take the lead with a score of 9-6. After more heavy offense and multiple blocks from Loganne Abernathy, Chiles won the second set with a set score of 25-11.

Chiles got off to another quick start in the third set, jumping out to a 10-4 lead while continuing to apply pressure that North Bay Haven struggled to answer. The Timberwolves completed the sweep with set scores of 25-11, 25-11, and 25-10. Chiles’ next match is an away non-conference match against Forest in Ocala, FL.

Stats

Avery Banks led the Chiles offense with 11 kills on 17 attacks while hitting .529, giving her the most productive attacking performance of the match. Sterling Carlile followed with eight kills and a .333 hitting percentage, while Channing Savoy (So.) added five kills and also hit .333. Harmoni Meeks (Jr.) was especially efficient, recording three kills on five attacks for a .400 hitting percentage.

Defensively, Channing Savoy led Chiles with nine digs, followed by Sterling Carlile with five and Riley Boykin with five. At the net, Avery Banks and Chloe French (Jr.) each recorded four blocks, while Harmoni Meeks added three blocks. Banks’ four blocks gave her another strong all-around performance alongside her team-high 11 kills.

In setting, Riley Boykin led Chiles with 17 assists, averaging 5.7 per set, as she helped distribute the offense throughout the match. Harper Whitaker (Jr.) also played a significant role with 10 assists, averaging 3.3 per set, while adding three aces and 14 service points.

Other Notable Volleyball Scores in Leon County

On August 18, Lincoln lost their first home game of the season against Bishop Kenny in three sets with set scores of 11-25, 12-25, and 18-25.

On August 18, Leon lost both non-league matchups against Lowndes and Lee County with set scores of 15-25, and 14-25 against Lee County and set scores of 14-25 and 21-25 against Lowndes.

On August 18, Malcay won their season opener against JPII in three sets with set scores of 25-14, 25-10 and 25-7.

McKay Yearty, Chiles

McKay Yearty enters her senior season at Chiles after a strong 2025-2026 campaign in the freestyle events. Yearty recorded times of 1:53.38 in the 200 freestyle and 5:03.30 in the 500 freestyle, along with a 54.94 in the 100 freestyle and 25.09 in the 50 freestyle.

Yearty was also a key contributor at the state level as Chiles finished 11th as a team with 60 points at the FHSAA Class 3A State Championship. She placed sixth in the 500 freestyle finals with a time of 5:06.83, giving her a top-six individual finish at the state meet heading into her final season with the Timberwolves.

Olivia Holt, Maclay

Maclay’s Olivia Holt enters her freshman season after making an immediate impact as an eighth grader during the 2025-2026 season. Holt was the lone Leon County girls swimmer to qualify for the FHSAA 1A State Championship, where she competed in the 100 butterfly and recorded a personal-best time of 57.61 in the finals to finish seventh individually.

Holt also posted strong times in several other events during the season, including a 2:10.13 in the 200 individual medley, 26.74 in the 50 butterfly and 58.94 in the 100 freestyle. After reaching the state podium as an eighth grader, Holt will be one of Maclay’s swimmers to watch as she begins her freshman season.

Osea Rawling, Leon

Osea Rawling returns for her junior season at Leon after competing in four events during the 2025-2026 season. Rawling posted a 1:02.83 in the 100 freestyle and a 28.74 in the 50 freestyle, while also recording times of 33.85 in the 50 backstroke and 1:15.87 in the 100 backstroke.

Rawling competed at the FHSAA 3A District 1 Championship in both the 50 freestyle and 50 backstroke, giving her experience competing at the championship level. With two seasons of high school swimming still ahead of her, Rawling will look to build on her 2025-2026 performances during the upcoming season.

Reagan Owen, Chiles

Reagan Owen is going into her third season with the Chiles Timberwolves after competing primarily in the freestyle events during the 2025-2026 season. Owen recorded a 26.90 in the 50 freestyle and a 59.52 in the 100 freestyle, both at the FHSAA 3A District 1 Championship.

Owen will bring two years of high school swimming experience into the 2026-2027 season as she looks to build on her performances from last year. Her experience in the sprint freestyle events makes her one of the Chiles swimmers to watch this season.

Amelia McGlynn, Chiles

Amelia McGlynn returns for her sophomore season at Chiles after competing in the freestyle and backstroke events during the 2025-2026 season. McGlynn posted a 25.22 in the 50 freestyle and a 1:06.22 in the 100 backstroke, while also recording a 29.33 in the 50 backstroke.

McGlynn competed at both the FHSAA 3A Region 1 Championship and the FHSAA Class 3A State Championship last season, swimming the 50 backstroke at the state meet. As she enters her second season with the Timberwolves, McGlynn will look to build on her championship-level experience and continue improving across the freestyle and backstroke events.

Teresa Castano, Chiles

Teresa Castano is going into her third season with the Chiles Timberwolves after competing across freestyle and individual medley events during the 2025-2026 season. Castano recorded a 5:19.11 in the 500 freestyle and a 2:15.87 in the 200 individual medley, along with times of 1:01.02 in the 100 freestyle and 28.55 in the 50 freestyle.

Castano competed at the FHSAA 3A Region 1 Championship in both the 500 freestyle and 200 individual medley, giving her experience at the regional level. With two seasons of high school swimming already under her belt, Castano will look to build on her performances as she enters her third season with Chiles.

Molly Lambert, Maclay

Molly Lambert is going into her third year with the Maclay Marauders after competing in the sprint freestyle events during the 2025-2026 season. Lambert recorded a 27.05 in the 50 freestyle and a 1:00.62 in the 100 freestyle, with both times coming at the FHSAA 1A Region 1 Championship.

Lambert’s regional experience gives her a strong foundation heading into her third season with Maclay. She will look to build on her performances in the sprint freestyle events and continue improving during the 2026-2027 season.

Lila Bubriski, Maclay

Lila Bubriski is going into her third year with the Maclay Marauders after competing primarily in the sprint freestyle events during the 2025-2026 season. Bubriski recorded a season-best time of 28.16 in the 50 freestyle and 1:01.18 in the 100 freestyle at the PCB High School Invitational.

Bubriski also competed at the FHSAA 1A District 1 Championship, placing fifth in the 100 freestyle with a time of 1:03.61 and eighth in the 50 freestyle at 29.08. With two seasons of high school swimming experience behind her, Bubriski will look to build on her performances as she enters her third season with Maclay.

Sarah Jane Holloway, Community Christian

Sarah Jane Holloway enters her senior season at Community Christian after competing in the freestyle and backstroke events during the 2025-2026 season. Holloway posted a 26.52 in the 50 freestyle and a 59.12 in the 100 freestyle at the FHSAA 1A Region 1 Championship, along with a 31.03 in the 50 backstroke.

Holloway also had strong finishes at the FHSAA 1A District 1 Championship, placing second in the 50 freestyle with a 26.73 and third in the 100 freestyle with a 1:00.42. She enters her final high school season with experience competing at both the district and regional levels and will be one of Community Christian’s swimmers to watch in 2026-2027.

Blake Wheeler, Community Christian

Blake Wheeler is going into her third year with Community Christian after competing in the butterfly, individual medley and freestyle events during the 2025-2026 season. Wheeler recorded a season-best 1:07.07 in the 100 butterfly and 2:34.38 in the 200 individual medley, while also posting a 28.57 in the 50 freestyle.

Wheeler had several strong finishes during the championship portion of the season, placing third in the 100 butterfly and fourth in the 200 individual medley at the FHSAA 1A District 1 Championship. She also competed in all three events at the FHSAA 1A Region 1 Championship, placing 13th in both the 100 butterfly and 200 individual medley.