Blue Wahoos Partnership With Local HS Soccer Team Provides New UniformsÂ
An opportunity for the West Florida High boys soccer team to work as volunteer parking attendants at Blue Wahoos baseball games this past summer brought dividends. Taking part in a work-fund project, the team of 34 student-athletes worked 12 games and 205 volunteer hours, enabling them the ability to purchase
Former Soul Bowl Player Leads PHS To Memorable First City Bowl Win At Blue Wahoos StadiumÂ
Pensacola High’s Jarmacuz Fountain was enveloped in celebration, as he reflected upon his star role in the second First City Bowl game, sponsored by Cox Mobile, at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The junior quarterback led the Tigers on a dramatic, 98-yard go-ahead TD drive, capped by Fountain’s 42 yard touchdown run
Remember When? Former Blue Wahoos Players Rojas, Graterol Now Part Of Marquee World SeriesÂ
Miguel Rojas has distinction of being part of the Blue Wahoos’ player introductions on April 5, 2012 when Pensacola had its historic, inaugural opening night at the bayfront ballpark. Twelve years later, now in the twilight of his career, Rojas is trying to attain the rarest feat as part of
Blue Wahoos Stage Friday Night Fright With Halloween-Themed Football EventÂ
The Blue Wahoos are blending Halloween, football and fireworks into a unique night with their latest themed event on Friday at Blue Wahoos Stadium. It’s a combination centering around the second First City Bowl/Halloween Spectacular, presented by Cox Mobile, featuring Pensacola High against West Florida High with its kickoff at
Blue Wahoos Stadium Provides 'Really Cool Day' In Historic FSU-Auburn Fall Ball ClashÂ
The weather was spectacular. The ballpark was jam-packed. The crowd vibe was unique. Pensacola’s Chris Rembert helped make it even grander for the Auburn Tigers. Only five months past his high school graduation, the former Pensacola Catholic star had a memorable collegiate debut by collecting three hits, driving home four
Blue Wahoos To Stage Free Pregame FanFest Prior To FSU-Auburn Baseball GameÂ
The game itself was sold out two months ago in record time, but people can still enjoy a pregame experience before Saturday’s Auburn-Florida State special fall baseball event. The Blue Wahoos are hosting a fanfest style, free pregame party, beginning at 9 a.m. in the grass lawn area fronting Blue
Soul Bowl At Blue Wahoos Stadium, Presented By Cox Mobile, Saluted Generational Coaching Ties Â
Reggie Smith Sr. clutched the special award plaque, overcome with gratitude and pride. Every year the Soul Bowl has been staged, in part as a celebration of youth football and Pensacola’ two cross-town leagues that have thrived in competition, Smith has played a role. His turn in the spotlight occurred
Soul Bowl At Blue Wahoos Stadium Continues Growing Its Community ImpactÂ
From its origin decades ago on a community park field, the Soul Bowl has gone grand. It has transcended its place as a defining finish to a youth football season between two ultra-competitive leagues in Pensacola into something much bigger in scope. And the growth continues. “I think it seems
Blue Wahoos, Pensacola Connections Abound In MLB PostseasonÂ
The special legacy Joe Espada and Carlos Mendoz carved 20 years ago as Pensacola Pelicans teammates has reached a new mantle. They are now part of Major League Baseball history. Espada, the Houston Astros manager and Mendoza with the New York Mets – once a double-play turning tandem and roommates
Blue Wahoos Stadium Provides Positive Vibe For Florida JUCO Teams After Hurricane Affected LivesÂ
His players were scattered across the state, having sought shelter, when Brian Henry, head baseball coach at Tallahassee State College, sent a welcome message. Hurricane Helene had sideswiped Tallahassee on Sept. 25. There was no catastrophic damage as feared. The campus was intact and the baseball facilities were fine. Henry
Blue Wahoos Stadium To Host Junior College Baseball Showcase EventÂ
The baseball coaches in the Panhandle Conference opted two years ago to avoid hefty travel costs to Lakeland and host their own junior college, fall showcase event, in closer proximity. It has found a home at Blue Wahoos Stadium. For the second year, the Panhandle Conference Baseball Sophomore Showcase will
Blue Wahoos Investor Bubba Watson Furthers Local Impact With Renamed FCA Golf Tournament
Bubba Watson was a teen phenom in local junior golf circles, when he won the Northwest Florida-Fellowship of Christian Athletes High School Golf Tournament, during the event’s early years three decades ago. It provided a future glimpse that has seen Watson, who is part of the Blue Wahoos ownership team,
Blue Wahoos End Season With Dramatic Walk-off Win In 10 Innings
Pensacola, Fla. - A rain delay had passed and the skies were still threatening Sunday when the Blue Wahoos hurriedly unfurled a pregame banner thanking their fans. More than three hours later, after catching a break with weather, they treated the crowd at Blue Wahoos Stadium to a 6-5, walk-off
Blue Wahoos’ Palacios Sets Franchise Win Record In Saturday Win
Pensacola, Fla. - In both experience and performance, the Blue Wahoos made their final Saturday night of the season a memorable one. With another capacity crowd riveted to the final out, closer Dale Stanavich delivered an emphatic save – stranding runners on first and third with none out – to
Blue Wahoos Clinch Eighth Consecutive Winning Season After Beating Biscuits
Pensacola, Fla. - The Blue Wahoos missed on a playoff berth this season. But they now have continued an impressive feat. In a performance Friday that reminded of early summer success, complete with a near-capacity crowd at Blue Wahoos Stadium filled with energy, along with quality pitching and a big
Biscuits Blast Past Blue Wahoos For Twinbill Sweep And Second-Half Crown
Pensacola, Fla. - After fringes of a hurricane interrupted this final homestand, the Blue Wahoos returned Thursday and were hit with a power surge. The Montgomery Biscuits blasted five home runs, including four by different players in the first game and a big first-inning blast in the nightcap, to sweep
Blue Wahoos, Biscuits Postponed in Pensacola
Pensacola, Fla. - Wednesday's game between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Montgomery Biscuits has been postponed due to rain and the ongoing threat of Tropical Storm Francine. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday, September 12. Two seven-inning games will be played, with game
Wahoos Begin Final Homestand with 6-1 Loss to Biscuits
Pensacola, Fla. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos dropped the opener of their final series of the regular season on Tuesday night, falling 6-1 at the hands of the Montgomery Biscuits. After a pregame rain delay of one hour and 37 minutes, the Blue Wahoos kept the game in check before
Blue Wahoos Finish Off Road Series Win, Enter Final Week With Momentum
Birmingham, Ala. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (68-62) clinched a road series victory on Sunday with a 6-5 win over the Birmingham Barons (69-63). Sunday’s decision marked Pensacola’s first series win since August 6-11 at Mississippi. The Wahoos fell behind early in their series finale. Behind lefthander Luis Palacios, Pensacola
Five-Run Third Sinks Wahoos in Loss to Barons
Birmingham, Ala. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos saw an early lead wiped away in a 6-4 loss to the Birmingham Barons on Saturday night. The Barons used two infield singles, a fielding error, a two-run single from DJ Gladney and a three-run homer from Jacob Gonzalez to push across five
Snelling Leads Wahoos to 3-0 Win Over Barons
Birmingham, Ala. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos got back in the win column on Friday night, riding a strong Robby Snelling pitching performance to a 3-0 shutout win over the Birmingham Barons. Snelling (W, 2-1) worked 5.2 scoreless innings of four-hit ball, striking out six to earn his second win
Wahoos Silenced by Carela, Barons in 4-1 Loss
Birmingham, Ala. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos saw their newfound momentum halted on Thursday night, falling 4-1 to the Birmingham Barons in their first loss of the series. After 5-1 wins on Tuesday and Wednesday, Pensacola managed only one run on six hits as Juan Carela (W, 2-3) led a
Wahoos Gain Ground with 5-1, 10-Inning Win over Barons
Birmingham, Ala. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos continued to chip away at their wild card deficit with a 5-1, 10-inning win over the Birmingham Barons on Wednesday night. With the game deadlocked from the fourth inning on, the Blue Wahoos finally pulled ahead in the top of the 10th when
McIntosh, Wahoos Start Final Road Trip with Win over Barons
Birmingham, Ala. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos began their final road trip of the regular season with a bang on Tuesday night, riding a four-run first inning to a 5-1 win over the Birmingham Barons. Paul McIntosh blasted a three-run homer, his third long ball in the past three games,
Blue Wahoos Drop Series Finale In Last-Ever Meeting Against M-Braves
Pensacola, Fla. - The Blue Wahoos knew that a revamped roster, pitchers getting elevated, plus an extended road trip in August could bring some difficult challenges in the season’s final weeks. It’s proven steeper than imagined. In a homestand where they hoped to improve their position in the second-half race,