GBHS still waiting for final numbers
Basketball coach one of three teachers waiting to get rehired; school gets new asst. principal, dean
BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News jason@gulfbreezenews.com
      While most of the cuts mandated by the county have been made at Gulf Breeze High, the school is still waiting to hear whether three spots will be refilled, including girls basketball coach Jarrod Denmon.
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Dolphins excel at 7-on-7 tournament
JV team wins tournament; varsity wins three straight before falling in semifinals
BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News jason@gulfbreezenews.com
      It was a good day for the Dolphin football program Friday at a 7-on-7 tournament at Fort Walton Beach High School. The varsity, after going 0-5 at a 7-on-7 tournament at Tate just six days earlier, won three straight before losing in the semifinals to the host team, while the junior varsity won five of its six games to win the JV division.
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Five Questions with girls soccer coach Ryan Davenport
BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News jason@gulfbreezenews.com
      The fifth in our summer-long series Five Questions continues this week with new girls soccer coach Ryan Davenport. 1. You're a Gulf Breeze native. What prompted you to come back to your alma mater? Bill Emerson, head of high schools from the county office, actually met with me in the final weeks of school and presented me with the opportunity.
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GBHS hosts inaugural Combine on the Coast
Approximately 40 players from as far as Panama City participate in event sponsored by Acceleration
BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News jason@gulfbreezenews.com
      Approximately 40 kids from as far away as Panama City and Cottondale descended on Dolphin Stadium Saturday to participate in the inaugural Combine on the Coast, sponsored by Acceleration, the Sports Connection and Panhandle Sports Broadcasting.
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Heading east
      While the Challenger Soccer Camp stopped in Gulf Breeze two weeks ago, they travelled down the highway and stopped in at Tiger Point Park last week. Each camper received a Challenger Sports soccer ball, while campers who registered online 45 days in advanced received a Challenger Sports jersey.
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ECGT celebrates 10 years of great customers
      Meadowbrook Golf and the Emerald Coast Golf Trail (ECGT) will celebrate 10 years of great customers during the month of August. This year marks the 10th year that Meadowbrook has managed the four courses on the ECGT, including Tiger Point Golf Club. The 10-year celebration includes special events on each day of the month, and is open to anyone in the community.
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JV baseball awards
     Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News JV baseball awards The following GBHS junior varsity baseball players earned awards at their recent awards banquet at St. Ann's Catholic Church (from left): Colin Davies (Academic Award), Anthony Stancher (Mr. Hustle Award), Michael Mann (Academic Award, Most Improved) and Taylor Webb (Academic Award).
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JV softball awards
     Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News JV softball awards The following GBHS junior varsity softball players earned awards at their recent awards banquet at the Rec Center (from left): Jessica Watson (sophomore), Rachel Viglione (junior) and Megan McDonald (freshman).
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Locals reel 'em in at King Mack/Cobia Tourney
     Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Stephen Kehoe, Barney Broxson and Brian Minchew, aboard Miss Lynda, landed this 43.2 pound king mackeral.
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SPORTS BRIEFS
      LSU Student Sendoff August 2 The Panhandle Bayou Bengals will host a LSU Student Send Off Party, Sunday August 2 from 3-5 p.m. at Jerry's Cajun Cafe, 6205 N. 9th Ave. in Pensacola. The PBB will award two scholarships - one for an incoming freshmen and one for a current student.
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Name that player
     How many players can you name off this GBSA U-11 team from the 1970s? Sumbit your guesses to jason@gulfbreezenews.com.
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