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3 days ago
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Bozeman Athletics faces major turnover just one year after historic success
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — In spring 2024, Deane Bozeman High School's athletic program wrapped up one of the most successful school years in Florida but is now starting fresh with more than a half-dozen coaching changes. In 2023-2024, Bozeman finished with the highest combined win percentage in the state across football, boys basketball and baseball. Bozeman concludes historic year of athletics The Bucks went 62-8 in those three sports, capturing two district titles, earning three playoff berths, reaching a Final Four and finishing as the Class 1A state runner-up in baseball. But just over a year later, the program looks nearly unrecognizable. The shake-up began in the spring of 2024, when head football coach Jason Griffin left to take a job at Arnold High School. That summer, longtime baseball coach and athletic director Jeff Patton stepped down from his administrative role as AD. In July 2024, Andrew Halford was hired as the new athletic director, ushering in what was expected to be a new chapter for Bozeman athletics. However, the months that followed were marked by widespread coaching turnover. In less than a year, the school has seen more than half a dozen coaching departures, including head coaches from boys and girls soccer, volleyball, football, boys basketball, baseball and softball. Bozeman head football coach, Sweatt resigns Football coach Bronson Sweatt resigned on April 16, just before the start of spring practice. Boys basketball coach Matt Granville stepped down on May 7. Less than a week later, on May 12, Patton officially retired from coaching after decades on the diamond. Bozeman baseball coaching legend, Patton retires Most recently, head softball coach Jared Smith was fired on May 29 — a move that stunned many in the community. The Bucks were coming off their first playoff win in program history under Smith's leadership. Bozeman fires softball coach following historic season In response to growing public concern, Bay District Schools released a statement on behalf of Deane Bozeman School: 'Moving forward, our focus is on strengthening and unifying the athletic department. We aim to hire and support coaches who demonstrate excellence in their sport and who also embody the values of mentorship, character, and school spirit.' BDS releases statement regarding Bozeman coach firing As Bozeman looks to rebuild, the future of its once-dominant athletic program remains uncertain. The school will likely introduce a new boys basketball coach in the coming days and will look to replace its softball coach this summer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-05-2025
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SC Highway Patrol gives new updates on Aiken Co. tanker crash sending one to hospital
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – NewsChannel 6 is gathering the latest details on a crash involving an 18-wheeler that sent one person to the hospital. It happened Tuesday on I-20 off Exit 22, near the McDonalds and Waffle House on Highway 1. While South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating, the Aiken County Sheriff's Office is urging the public to heed the warnings they have in place. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office was one of several agencies on the scene for a type of crash law enforcement says rarely occurs. 'I go back to when we had the train derailment that happened years and years ago. But this is not something common that we see on a weekly basis,' said Major Jason Griffin. According to Highway Patrol, the 2024 Freightliner was heading eastbound on I-20 when it ran off the left side of the road near Exit 22, then crashed between the two bridges running along the Highway 1 interchange. Aiken County EMA, Aiken County Hazmat, SC Highway Patrol, SCDOT and others then came to support the Sheriff's Office. 'Law enforcement will typically arrive at these scenes first. Sometimes the fire department can get there first. But once you identify not only that you have a traffic collision—but then maybe there's hazardous materials involved as well—the resources just start to branch out from there,' Griffin said. The hazardous material in the truck was identified as methyl acetate, a highly flammable substance used in lacquers and paint thinner and to make pharmaceuticals, but the spill did not cause any harm. While Highway Patrol is investigating, The Sheriff's Office has detours on Highway 1 at East Frontage Road and Fulmer Road, and are urging the public to heed the warnings. 'When you get to these detours, again just be patient. We'll get you where you need to go methodically and as safe as possible to try to get the problem mitigated. Safety is obviously the most important thing for everybody out there on the roads,' said Griffin. South Carolina Highway Patrol is still investigating exactly what caused that truck to veer off I-20. Meanwhile the driver was taken to the hospital, but there are no updates on her conditions or injuries. She is also not facing any charges at this time. Count on NewsChannel 6 to bring you the latest as soon as it becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJBF.
