Ice Flyers Drop Wiener Dog Race Night Game To Evansville
January 18, 2026
The Pensacola Ice Flyers lost their second consecutive game to the reigning league champions Saturday night.
The Evansville Thunderbolts won 2-1 in front of a sellout crowd of 8,082 at the Hangar on Wiener Dog Race Night.
Evansville struck first with Derek Contessa scoring the lone goal of the first period. Tyrone Bronte tied things up early in the second period, hoping to shift the momentum in the Ice Flyers’ favor. However, Evansville’s Eelis Laaksonen reclaimed the lead later in the 2nd period.
Both teams struggled to find scoring opportunities in the third period, and Evansville left with a 2-1 victory over the Ice Flyers. Pensacola was coming off a 3-2 loss to Evansville on Friday night.
The Ice Flyers cap off the three-game weekend Saturday afternoon.
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High School Hoops: Northview Beats South Baldwin Christian, Friday Night Roundup
January 17, 2026
The Northview Chiefs beat the South Baldwin Christian Academy Knights from Gulf Shores 59-48 at home Friday night in Bratt.
Friday Night High School Scoreboard
BOYS
Northview 59, South Baldwin Christian 48
Milton 85, Tate 67
GIRLS
South Baldwin Christian 42, Northview 23
Milton 48, Tate 13
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Tate Baseball’s Nathan Connors Signs Pitching Scholarship With Coastal Alabama
January 17, 2026
On Friday afternoon, Tate High School senior baseball player Nathan Connors signed a baseball scholarship to pitch for Coach Matt Collins at Coastal Alabama Community College (North Campus) in Brewton.
Connors is a three-year varsity letterman at Tate and is regarded as one of the top pitchers in the area.
Connors plays summer travel baseball with Next Level Baseball (NLB), and was a member of the 2D Team Florida squad that won the 2D Southeastern Cup, a tournament featuring teams from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas.
At 17 years old, he stands 6’1” and weighs 165 pounds.
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Ice Flyers Fall 3-2 To Evansville Thunderbolts (With Gallery)
January 17, 2026
The Pensacola Ice Flyers fell 3-2 to the Evansville Thunderbolts on Friday evening.
The Ice Flyers had control of the game early. Tyler Burnie started the scoring just past the 15-minute mark of the first period, and Zack Jones followed shortly after, extending the lead to 2-0 heading into the 1st intermission.
However, Evansville put the pressure on the Ice Flyers in the second period. Connor Tait tallied their first goal, followed by Joey Berkopec later in the 2nd to tie things up heading into the final frame.
Both teams fought in the 3rd period, with Evansville putting 11 shots on goal and Pensacola putting 8, but neither team scored, sending them to overtime. Overtime remained scoreless, so the teams went to a shootout.
Evansville’s Scott Kirton scored first in the shootout. The Ice Flyers missed their first three attempts, while Billy Girard IV stopped both of Evansville’s 2nd and 3rd attempts. Myles Abbette scored again for the Thunderbolts on their fourth attempt. Sam Rhodes cut the lead. Evansville’s final attempt saw Tyson Gilmour lose his footing, giving the crowd a sense of momentum shift. However, Zack Jones was thwarted on the Ice Flyers’ final shot.
Both teams will see each other again Saturday night in front of an expected sellout crowd..
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Tate Defeats Northview 56-20 Monday Night (With Gallery)
January 13, 2026
The Tate Aggies defeated the Northview Chiefs 56-20 Monday evening in Tate’s Fryman Gym.
With the win, the Aggies improved to 4-7 on the season, while the Chiefs fell to 1-9.
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Up next, Tate will host Pensacola Catholic on Wednesday and the Washington Wildcats on Thursday. Northview will travel to Baker on Thursday before hosting South Baldwin Christian Academy on Friday.
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High School Basketball Scoreboard Roundup
January 10, 2026
Here are high school basketball scores from the North Escambia area this week.
BOYS VARSITY
- Tate 68, Pensacola 63 (Thursday)
- Washington 75, Tate 65 (Tuesday)
- Ponce De Leon 73, Northview 33 (Friday)
- Laurel Hill 67, Northview 46 (Tuesday)
GIRLS VARSITY
- Pensacola Catholic 76, Tate 49 (Friday)
- Ponce De Leon 49, Northview 17 (Friday)
- Laurel Hill 72, Northview 5 (Tuesday)
American Magic Opens High Performance Center in Pensacola
January 8, 2026
American Magic opened the $20.8 million American Magic High Performance Center (AMHPC) at the Port of Pensacola on Wednesday, marking a milestone in the team’s mission to build a world-class sailing and performance platform in the United States.
The center serves as the team’s operational base and hub for American Magic Services (AMS), where the team’s composite manufacturing and engineering expertise drives advanced manufacturing, marine technologies, and aerospace projects. By combining elite sailing programs with cutting-edge design and precision engineering, Pensacola is positioned as a global center for performance sailing and technological innovation.
The High Performance Center will also operate as the official North American training base for SailGP teams, following a partnership announcement between American Magic and the global sail racing championship. Beginning in September 2026, the Pensacola facility will provide SailGP teams with access to world-class on-water and shore-based training infrastructure, supporting year-round preparation, technical development, and athlete performance.
Doug DeVos, Co-Founder of American Magic, said: “The American Magic High Performance Center is the foundation of our long-term vision: building a sustainable, high-performance American sailing platform. By positioning Pensacola and the U.S. as a destination for world-class training, we strengthen our ability to support all sailors in national and international competitions such as youth, women, Olympic, and SailGP programs.”
“American Magic’s commitment to Pensacola is transformational. This facility creates jobs, stimulates economic activity, and firmly plants a flag in our city as a leading sailing destination. We are proud to host a world-class operation that supports innovation, education, and elite competition,” said Mayor D.C. Reeves.
Established in 2017 to challenge for the America’s Cup, the American Magic team has expanded to integrate U.S. Olympic pathways and SailGP, and to develop further Women’s and Youth programs. Based at the newly opened High Performance Center in Pensacola, Florida, American Magic combines elite athletic preparation with advanced design, engineering, and manufacturing technologies. The team is dedicated to winning at the highest level while creating a sustainable future for American sailing.
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850 Night: Ice Flyers Beat The Yard Dawgs 3-1 (With Gallery)
January 4, 2026
Looking to rebound from last night’s loss, the Ice Flyers hosted 850 Night at the Hangar, facing off against the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs in front of 5,693 fans on Saturday evening.
The Ice Flyers got off to a strong start in the first period. Zack Jones opened the scoring, and just two minutes later, Tyrone Bronte doubled the lead to 2-0.
Early in the second period, Mike Moran extended the advantage to 3-0. Samson Mouland then energized the crowd and his teammates, with a scrum with Trey Deloury
.
The third period featured plenty of back-and-forth action. Joe Widmar broke through for Roanoke late, scoring their only goal with two minutes remaining. The Ice Flyers held strong to secure a 3-1 victory.
The team now heads on the road to Quad City next weekend before returning home for their only three-game homestand of the season, January 16-18, against Evansville on Friday and Saturday, and Macon on Sunday
Rail Yard Dawgs Top The Pensacola Ice Flyers 4-2 Friday Night
January 3, 2026
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs defeated the Pensacola Ice Flyers 4-2 on Friday night during Friends and Family Night at the Hangar in front of 5,803 fans.
The first period was evenly matched, but Roanoke’s Noah Finstrom broke through late in the frame to give the visitors a 1-0 lead heading into the first intermission.
The second period saw Andrew Poulias tie the game early with a short-handed goal. However, Roanoke quickly responded with goals from Travis Broughman and Jordan Rosenbaum to take a 3-1 lead into the third period.
The Ice Flyers fought back in the third period, with Zack Bross cutting the deficit to 3-2. Despite a valiant effort to complete the comeback, Roanoke’s Matt O’Dea sealed the 4-2 victory with an empty-net goal in the final seconds.
The Ice Flyers will look to bounce back tomorrow night for 850 Night in a rematch against the Rail Yard Dawgs.
Havoc Top Ice Flyers 2-1 on Military Appreciation Night
December 28, 2025
The Huntsville Havoc defeated the Pensacola Ice Flyers 2-1 Saturday night.
The Ice Flyers hosted Military Appreciation Night at the Hangar, squaring off against the Huntsville Havoc in front of a franchise-record non-$5 night sellout crowd of 8,082 fans.
The Ice Flyers struck first in the opening period, with Dawson Sciarrino finding the back of the net on a rebound shot to give the home team an early lead. The Ice Flyers carried the momentum into the first intermission, up 1-0.
The second period saw plenty of action, highlighted by a brawl that had multiple players from both teams going at it. Austin Alger from Huntsville evened the score later in the period, and the game headed into the third tied up.
The third period was evenly matched with both teams having chances on goal, but the Huntsville Havoc came out on top after Austin Alger took advantage of their powerplay following a tripping call on Tyler Burnie.
The Ice Flyers will look to bounce back on Wednesday against the Macon Mayhem.
