Large School (Class 4A, Class 5A & Class 6A)
Coach of the Year
Milton Head Coach Ronnie Douglas turned around a Panther program that went 0-10 in 2024. He led the Panthers to a 7-4 record in 2025, bowing out in the first round of the FHSAA Class 5A State Playoffs to Beachside, 23-7.
Milton Head Coach Ronnie Douglas turned around a Panther program that went 0-10 in 2024. He led the Panthers to a 7-4 record in 2025, bowing out in the first round of the FHSAA Class 5A State Playoffs to Beachside, 23-7.
Offensive Player of the Year
Mosley Quarterback JP Holsombake has completed 176 of 245 passes on the season (71.8%), for 2,523 yards, 33 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, and a rushing TD on the season. The Dolphins (10-1) are currently in the second round of the FHSAA State Playoffs after beating Lincoln, 33-30.
Mosley Quarterback JP Holsombake has completed 176 of 245 passes on the season (71.8%), for 2,523 yards, 33 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, and a rushing TD on the season. The Dolphins (10-1) are currently in the second round of the FHSAA State Playoffs after beating Lincoln, 33-30.
Defensive Player of the Year
Milton Linebacker Aiden Spratt produced 117 tackles, with 17 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, a fumble recovery and a caused fumble for the Panthers (7-4) in 2025. Milton lost in the first round of the FHSAA Class 5A State Playoffs to Beachside, 23-7.
Milton Linebacker Aiden Spratt produced 117 tackles, with 17 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, a fumble recovery and a caused fumble for the Panthers (7-4) in 2025. Milton lost in the first round of the FHSAA Class 5A State Playoffs to Beachside, 23-7.
Special Teams Player of the Year
Pace Kicker Caleb Nelson made 44 of 47 extra points, 6 of 7 field goals (41), while scoring 62 points on the season. 35 of his 61 kickoffs went for touchbacks, averaging 54.2 yards per kick. The Patriots are currently in the second round of the FHSAA Class 6A State Playoffs, after beating Orlando Evans, 20-6.
Pace Kicker Caleb Nelson made 44 of 47 extra points, 6 of 7 field goals (41), while scoring 62 points on the season. 35 of his 61 kickoffs went for touchbacks, averaging 54.2 yards per kick. The Patriots are currently in the second round of the FHSAA Class 6A State Playoffs, after beating Orlando Evans, 20-6.
Offensive Lineman of the Year
Pace Offensive Lineman Grant Wise produced big numbers once again for the Patriots in 2025, with 137 pancake blocks. Grant is committed to the Clemson Tigers. The Patriots are currently in the second round of the FHSAA Class 6A State Playoffs, after beating Orlando Evans, 20-6.
Pace Offensive Lineman Grant Wise produced big numbers once again for the Patriots in 2025, with 137 pancake blocks. Grant is committed to the Clemson Tigers. The Patriots are currently in the second round of the FHSAA Class 6A State Playoffs, after beating Orlando Evans, 20-6.
Honorable Mention
Head Coaches
Pace – Vance Smith (10-1)
Choctawhatchee – Frank Beasley (10-1)
Mosley – Tommy Joe Whiddon (10-1)
Head Coaches
Pace – Vance Smith (10-1)
Choctawhatchee – Frank Beasley (10-1)
Mosley – Tommy Joe Whiddon (10-1)
Quarterback
Niceville – Deagan McCoy – 138-244, 56.6%, 2,071 yards, 23 TDs, 10 Ints, 86 yards rushing, TD
Choctawhatchee – Tamen Zabetakis – 102-178, 57.3%, 1,502 yards, 20 TDs, 5 Ints, 85 carries, 582 yards, 4 TDs
Escambia – Billy Dunn – 122-186, 65.6%, 1,387 yards, 10 TDs, 8 Ints, 20 carries, 132 yards, 2 TDs
Navarre – Roman Marshall – 80-159, 50.3%, 1,111 yards, 12 TDs, 8 Ints, 105 yards rushing
Arnold – Will Cotter – 70-149, 47.0%, 1,048 yards, 12 TDs, 7 Ints, 91 carries, 320 yards, 3 TDs
Niceville – Deagan McCoy – 138-244, 56.6%, 2,071 yards, 23 TDs, 10 Ints, 86 yards rushing, TD
Choctawhatchee – Tamen Zabetakis – 102-178, 57.3%, 1,502 yards, 20 TDs, 5 Ints, 85 carries, 582 yards, 4 TDs
Escambia – Billy Dunn – 122-186, 65.6%, 1,387 yards, 10 TDs, 8 Ints, 20 carries, 132 yards, 2 TDs
Navarre – Roman Marshall – 80-159, 50.3%, 1,111 yards, 12 TDs, 8 Ints, 105 yards rushing
Arnold – Will Cotter – 70-149, 47.0%, 1,048 yards, 12 TDs, 7 Ints, 91 carries, 320 yards, 3 TDs
Running Back
Pace – Makael Williams – 173 carries, 1,329 yards, 27 TDs, 6 100-yard games, 5 receptions, 87 yards
Tate – Tanner Clark – 217 carries, 1,257 yards, 16 TDs, 8 100-yard games
Niceville – Jakobe Gilyard – 223 carries, 1,211 yards, 14 TDs, 6 100-yard games, 22 receptions, 350 yards, 4 TDs
Mosley – Samuel Chisolm – 204 carries, 1,063 yards, 18 TDs, 4 100-yard games, 18 receptions, 108 yards
Pace – Makael Williams – 173 carries, 1,329 yards, 27 TDs, 6 100-yard games, 5 receptions, 87 yards
Tate – Tanner Clark – 217 carries, 1,257 yards, 16 TDs, 8 100-yard games
Niceville – Jakobe Gilyard – 223 carries, 1,211 yards, 14 TDs, 6 100-yard games, 22 receptions, 350 yards, 4 TDs
Mosley – Samuel Chisolm – 204 carries, 1,063 yards, 18 TDs, 4 100-yard games, 18 receptions, 108 yards
Wide Receiver
Niceville – Robert Oliver – 51 receptions, 918 yards, 18.0 average, 11 TDs
Niceville – Robert Oliver – 51 receptions, 918 yards, 18.0 average, 11 TDs
Offensive Lineman
Pace – Mason Mathis – 68 pancake blocks
Mosley – Jarren Jernigan – 56 pancake blocks
Mosley – Jase Jernigan – 50 pancake blocks
Pace – Mason Mathis – 68 pancake blocks
Mosley – Jarren Jernigan – 56 pancake blocks
Mosley – Jase Jernigan – 50 pancake blocks
Defense
Pace – Bowen Iorg – 119 tackles, 12 TFL, 4 sacks, 4 QBH
Navarre – Bryce Wheeler – 109 tackles, 12 TFL, 7 sacks, 19 QBH, FR, CF
Niceville – Harper Campbell – 109 tackles, 17.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 2 CF
Mosley – Wyatt Fleming – 109 tackles, 6 TFL, 2 sacks, QBH, FR, 2 CF
Niceville – Caleb Sartori – 104 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 4 sacks, Int, FR
Navarre – Jayden Jones – 99 tackles, FR, Blocked Punt
Tate – Brody White – 97 tackles, 16 TFL, 2 sacks, 7 QBH, 2 Ints, CF
B.T. Washington – Kolby Saladino – 97 tackles, 20 TFL, sack, 2 FR
Milton – Lorenzo Davis Jr – 92 tackles, 11 TFL, sack, Int, FR
Pace – Bowen Iorg – 119 tackles, 12 TFL, 4 sacks, 4 QBH
Navarre – Bryce Wheeler – 109 tackles, 12 TFL, 7 sacks, 19 QBH, FR, CF
Niceville – Harper Campbell – 109 tackles, 17.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 2 CF
Mosley – Wyatt Fleming – 109 tackles, 6 TFL, 2 sacks, QBH, FR, 2 CF
Niceville – Caleb Sartori – 104 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 4 sacks, Int, FR
Navarre – Jayden Jones – 99 tackles, FR, Blocked Punt
Tate – Brody White – 97 tackles, 16 TFL, 2 sacks, 7 QBH, 2 Ints, CF
B.T. Washington – Kolby Saladino – 97 tackles, 20 TFL, sack, 2 FR
Milton – Lorenzo Davis Jr – 92 tackles, 11 TFL, sack, Int, FR
Special Teams
Choctawhatchee – Kyle Galkowski – 46-49 XPs, 5-6 FGs, 61 points
Mosley – Talan Moore – 47-55 XPs, 47 points
Niceville – Camrin Pearson – 34-37 XPs, 4-4 FGs (37), 46 points
Navarre – Jacob Bishop – 31 punts, 39.5 average, 8 inside 20
Choctawhatchee – Kyle Galkowski – 46-49 XPs, 5-6 FGs, 61 points
Mosley – Talan Moore – 47-55 XPs, 47 points
Niceville – Camrin Pearson – 34-37 XPs, 4-4 FGs (37), 46 points
Navarre – Jacob Bishop – 31 punts, 39.5 average, 8 inside 20
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Small School (Rural, Class 1A, Class 2A & Class 3A)
Coach of the Year
Baker Head Coach Matt Brunson led the Gators to an undefeated regular season (10-0) and is currently in the second round of the FHSAA Rural Class State Playoffs after shutting out Liberty County, 35-0.
Baker Head Coach Matt Brunson led the Gators to an undefeated regular season (10-0) and is currently in the second round of the FHSAA Rural Class State Playoffs after shutting out Liberty County, 35-0.
Offensive Player of the Year
Freeport Wide Receiver Julius Miles hauled in 62 receptions for 1,176 yards, while averaging 19.0 yards per catch and finding the end zone 17 times (12 receiving/5 rushing). The Bulldogs finished the season at 5-5 after losing in the opening round of the FHSAA Class 2A State Playoffs to South Walton, 42-3.
Freeport Wide Receiver Julius Miles hauled in 62 receptions for 1,176 yards, while averaging 19.0 yards per catch and finding the end zone 17 times (12 receiving/5 rushing). The Bulldogs finished the season at 5-5 after losing in the opening round of the FHSAA Class 2A State Playoffs to South Walton, 42-3.
Defensive Player of the Year
Bay Defensive End TJ Davis produced 104 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 18 sacks, 6 quarterback hurries, a fumble recovery and 2 fumbles, for a Tornadoes team that went 9-2 in 2025. They were upset in the first round of the FHSAA Class 3A State Playoffs by Godby, 56-43.
Bay Defensive End TJ Davis produced 104 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 18 sacks, 6 quarterback hurries, a fumble recovery and 2 fumbles, for a Tornadoes team that went 9-2 in 2025. They were upset in the first round of the FHSAA Class 3A State Playoffs by Godby, 56-43.
Special Teams Player of the Year
Pensacola Catholic Kicker Keller Brown is 53 for 55 on extra points and 4 for 5 on field goals (long of 41); while producing 65 points for the Crusaders. Also, he had 18 punts for a 40.8-yard average, with 9 inside the 20 and averaged 56.3 yards on 69 kickoffs, with 30 touchbacks. Catholic is currently in the second round of the FHSAA Class 2A State Playoffs after beating Bozeman, 48-0.
Pensacola Catholic Kicker Keller Brown is 53 for 55 on extra points and 4 for 5 on field goals (long of 41); while producing 65 points for the Crusaders. Also, he had 18 punts for a 40.8-yard average, with 9 inside the 20 and averaged 56.3 yards on 69 kickoffs, with 30 touchbacks. Catholic is currently in the second round of the FHSAA Class 2A State Playoffs after beating Bozeman, 48-0.
Offensive Lineman of the Year
Pensacola Catholic Offensive Lineman Robert Brown produced 50 pancake blocks for the Crusaders in 2025. Catholic is currently in the second round of the FHSAA Class 2A State Playoffs after beating Bozeman, 48-0.
Pensacola Catholic Offensive Lineman Robert Brown produced 50 pancake blocks for the Crusaders in 2025. Catholic is currently in the second round of the FHSAA Class 2A State Playoffs after beating Bozeman, 48-0.
Honorable Mention
Head Coaches
Blountstown – Brad Waggoner (10-0)
Pensacola Catholic – Bobby Clayton (10-1)
Bay – Jeremy Brown (9-2)
Chipley – Marcus Buchanan (9-2)
South Walton – Phil Tisa (8-3)
Head Coaches
Blountstown – Brad Waggoner (10-0)
Pensacola Catholic – Bobby Clayton (10-1)
Bay – Jeremy Brown (9-2)
Chipley – Marcus Buchanan (9-2)
South Walton – Phil Tisa (8-3)
Quarterback
South Walton – JD Brown – 178-278, 64.0%, 2,371 yards, 22 TDs, 9 Ints, 63 carries, 180 yards, 6 TDs
Bay – Zabeyon Morgan – 136-202, 67.3%, 2,268 yards, 19 TDs, 5 Ints, 65 carries, 507 yards, 6 TDs
Freeport – Carter Nunes – 113-209, 54.1%, 2,012 yards, 23 TDs, 9 Ints, 63 carries, 106 yards, 5 TDs
Baker – Justice Baldwin – 74-118, 62.7%, 1,811 yards, 21 TDs, 5 Ints, 69 carries, 547 yards, 8 TDs
Rutherford – Jaleel Reed – 88-160, 55.0%, 1,732 yards, 10 TDs, 5 Ints, 72 carries, 521 yards, 8 TDs
Walton – Whitton West – 92-162, 56.8%, 1,507 yards, 17 TDs, 11 Ints, 34 carries, 121 yards
North Bay Haven – Caleb Muszynski – 100-166, 60.2%, 1,439 yards, 15 TDs, 7 Ints, 45 carries, 576 yards, 10 TDs
Bozeman – Hayden Gay – 74-133, 55.6%, 1,431 yards, 14 TDs, 3 Ints, 64 carries, 382 yards, 4 TDs
Cottondale – Nick Heinemann – 76-117, 65.0%, 1,431 yards, 23 TDs, 3 Ints, 78 carries, 528 yards, 6 TDs
Pensacola Catholic – Jaylen Brown – 90-149, 60.4%, 1,339 yards, 22 TDs, 4 Ints, 63 carries, 236 yards, 6 TDs
Blountstown – Jaylen Jones – 64-94, 68.1%, 1,313 yards, 23 TDs, 6 Ints, 43 carries, 271 yards, 8 TDs
West Florida – Xavier Finley – 76-129, 58.9%, 1,018 yards, 5 TDs, 4 Ints, 156 carries, 763 yards, 14 TDs
South Walton – JD Brown – 178-278, 64.0%, 2,371 yards, 22 TDs, 9 Ints, 63 carries, 180 yards, 6 TDs
Bay – Zabeyon Morgan – 136-202, 67.3%, 2,268 yards, 19 TDs, 5 Ints, 65 carries, 507 yards, 6 TDs
Freeport – Carter Nunes – 113-209, 54.1%, 2,012 yards, 23 TDs, 9 Ints, 63 carries, 106 yards, 5 TDs
Baker – Justice Baldwin – 74-118, 62.7%, 1,811 yards, 21 TDs, 5 Ints, 69 carries, 547 yards, 8 TDs
Rutherford – Jaleel Reed – 88-160, 55.0%, 1,732 yards, 10 TDs, 5 Ints, 72 carries, 521 yards, 8 TDs
Walton – Whitton West – 92-162, 56.8%, 1,507 yards, 17 TDs, 11 Ints, 34 carries, 121 yards
North Bay Haven – Caleb Muszynski – 100-166, 60.2%, 1,439 yards, 15 TDs, 7 Ints, 45 carries, 576 yards, 10 TDs
Bozeman – Hayden Gay – 74-133, 55.6%, 1,431 yards, 14 TDs, 3 Ints, 64 carries, 382 yards, 4 TDs
Cottondale – Nick Heinemann – 76-117, 65.0%, 1,431 yards, 23 TDs, 3 Ints, 78 carries, 528 yards, 6 TDs
Pensacola Catholic – Jaylen Brown – 90-149, 60.4%, 1,339 yards, 22 TDs, 4 Ints, 63 carries, 236 yards, 6 TDs
Blountstown – Jaylen Jones – 64-94, 68.1%, 1,313 yards, 23 TDs, 6 Ints, 43 carries, 271 yards, 8 TDs
West Florida – Xavier Finley – 76-129, 58.9%, 1,018 yards, 5 TDs, 4 Ints, 156 carries, 763 yards, 14 TDs
Running Back
Blountstown – Amari Thomas – 89 carries, 1,496 yards, 16.8 average, 17 TDs, 6 100-yard games, 5 receptions, 168 yards, 2 TDs
Jay – Jaymes Youngblood – 224 carries, 1,352 yards, 16 TDs, 7 100-yard games
Destin – Junior Harris – 161 carries, 1,332 yards, 12 TDs, 7 100-yard games, 13 receptions, 162 yards, TD
Cottondale – Zacarius Collins – 146 carries, 1,284 yards, 12 TDs, 6 100-yard games, 2 receptions, 35 yards
Pensacola Catholic – Ethan Crandall – 145 carries, 1,275 yards, 18 TDs, 7 100-yard games
Chipley – Jakobe McKinnie – 188 carries, 1,248 yards, 13 TDs, 7 100-yard games, 8 receptions, 116 yards, TD
West Florida – Charles Benson – 139 carries, 1,035 yards, 14 TDs, 5 100-yard games, 7 receptions, 48 yards, TD
Sneads – Tyran Thomas – 129 carries, 1,017 yards, 14 TDs, 6 100-yard games
Port St Joe – Corban Butts – 126 carries, 1,010 yards, 6 TDs, 6 100-yard games
Blountstown – Amari Thomas – 89 carries, 1,496 yards, 16.8 average, 17 TDs, 6 100-yard games, 5 receptions, 168 yards, 2 TDs
Jay – Jaymes Youngblood – 224 carries, 1,352 yards, 16 TDs, 7 100-yard games
Destin – Junior Harris – 161 carries, 1,332 yards, 12 TDs, 7 100-yard games, 13 receptions, 162 yards, TD
Cottondale – Zacarius Collins – 146 carries, 1,284 yards, 12 TDs, 6 100-yard games, 2 receptions, 35 yards
Pensacola Catholic – Ethan Crandall – 145 carries, 1,275 yards, 18 TDs, 7 100-yard games
Chipley – Jakobe McKinnie – 188 carries, 1,248 yards, 13 TDs, 7 100-yard games, 8 receptions, 116 yards, TD
West Florida – Charles Benson – 139 carries, 1,035 yards, 14 TDs, 5 100-yard games, 7 receptions, 48 yards, TD
Sneads – Tyran Thomas – 129 carries, 1,017 yards, 14 TDs, 6 100-yard games
Port St Joe – Corban Butts – 126 carries, 1,010 yards, 6 TDs, 6 100-yard games
Wide Receiver
Baker – Riley Renfro – 39 receptions, 1,074 yards, 27.5 average, 12 TDs, 12 carries, 118 yards, 2 TDs
Baker – Riley Renfro – 39 receptions, 1,074 yards, 27.5 average, 12 TDs, 12 carries, 118 yards, 2 TDs
Offensive Lineman
Pensacola Catholic – Zach Wassil – 50 pancake blocks
Pensacola Catholic – Zach Wassil – 50 pancake blocks
Defense
Bay – Brice Neubauer – 103 tackles, 8 TFL, 2 sacks, QBH, FR, CF
Bozeman – Wade Mitchell – 102 tackles, 11 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 QBH
Walton – Camden Zodrow – 102 tackles, 10 TFL, 2 sacks, QBH
Jay – Nick Baxley – 97 tackles, 8 TFL, 5 sacks, 2 QBH
West Florida – Ashton Caldwell – 96 tackles, 3 TFL, sack, 2 FR
South Walton – Connor Rooney – 92 tackles, .5 sack, QBH, 3 Ints, CF, Blocked Punt, 2 Blocked FGs
Bozeman – John Hanson – 91 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 Ints, 3 CF
Bay – Brice Neubauer – 103 tackles, 8 TFL, 2 sacks, QBH, FR, CF
Bozeman – Wade Mitchell – 102 tackles, 11 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 QBH
Walton – Camden Zodrow – 102 tackles, 10 TFL, 2 sacks, QBH
Jay – Nick Baxley – 97 tackles, 8 TFL, 5 sacks, 2 QBH
West Florida – Ashton Caldwell – 96 tackles, 3 TFL, sack, 2 FR
South Walton – Connor Rooney – 92 tackles, .5 sack, QBH, 3 Ints, CF, Blocked Punt, 2 Blocked FGs
Bozeman – John Hanson – 91 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 Ints, 3 CF
Special Teams
Liberty County – Cesar Lopez – 29-31 XPs, 7-7 FGs (37), 50 points
Chipley – Chailert Egan – 35-37 XPs, 3-3 FGs (31), 44 points
Freeport – Cullen Green – 29-30 XPs, 3-3 FGs (34), 38 points
Liberty County – Cesar Lopez – 29-31 XPs, 7-7 FGs (37), 50 points
Chipley – Chailert Egan – 35-37 XPs, 3-3 FGs (31), 44 points
Freeport – Cullen Green – 29-30 XPs, 3-3 FGs (34), 38 points