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Mosley's Hannah Ottley continues athletic career at Gulf Coast
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – 2025 Mosley High School graduate and volleyball all-star, Hannah Ottley experienced a full-circle moment after she returned to the Commodore youth camp as a rostered player and camp coach. Ottley, an incoming freshman at Gulf Coast State College, is set to join the Commodores volleyball team this fall. Her return to the Commodore youth camp served as a reminder of the journey that brought her from Emerald Coast Volleyball Club to being apart of the Gulf Coast State Commodores. 'I probably met Coach Allen when I was in seventh grade at Mowat Middle School,' Ottley said. 'I wasn't very good at the time but I came to camp and just kind of always stuck around the gym.' Ottley's sophomore year at Mosley marked a turning point in her career, when she made the varsity team. 'That year really helped me. I gained a lot of confidence and I was always getting more touches on the ball, and working out. That's when things started to shift.' Ottley became a key player that year for Mosley, finishing her sophomore season with a .652 hitting percentage and 16 kills. Her performance began to inspire her to pursue playing in college. The spring of 2025, Ottley officially committed to play volleyball for Gulf Coast State College. Her presence at the Commodore camp served as inspiration for the younger players in attendance, many of whom will follow a similar path through local clubs and school programs. Coach Scott Allen acknowledged her journey and growth throughout the years. 'Hannah Ottley, Mosley graduate, will also be a freshman this year. We've known her since she was 12 or 13. It's a pretty cool experience seeing them grow and eventually put on a Gulf Coast jersey.' Ottley, who plans to study business, said staying in Panama City was an easy choice. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-05-2025
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Over 100 Panhandle coaches attend clinic highlighting safety for student athletes
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Students are wrapping up the school year this week, but coaches are already thinking about summer football workouts under the hot August sun. Over 100 coaches from across the Panhandle gathered on Wednesday in Bay County to learn more about safely managing and protecting their players during workouts, practices, and games. The Panhandle Area Educational Consortium, or the PAEC, organized the coaches' clinic to make coaches aware of potential tragedies and help prevent them. Governor Ron DeSantis signs two bills to help 'stand by man's best friend' 'We have coaches from those 10 districts and Bay County as well that have come together to hear speakers that are lawyers and doctors talk about the laws, the ways to care for kids, the things we need to do to ensure kids are safe,' PAEC Administrator of Risk Management Mickey Hudson said. Anyone can imagine, the heat in Florida is a major concern. 'At Mosley and all the schools and medical schools, we have what we call the weather machine, but there's a machine that's attached out there to one of the power poles right by the practice field. And it goes to an app on your phone. And we use this thing called the wet bulb thermometer that not just measures the outside, but the moisture, the wind conditions, a lot of different things that go out and then based and we get readings on that by the minute,' Mosley High School Head Football Coach Tommy Joe Whiddon said. The wet-bulb temperature measures how easily the body can cool itself through sweating. When the temperature is too hot, sweat cannot evaporate and cool itself down, which leads to heat illness. Concussions are also a serious concern. The key point is, those who have symptoms can't play. 'The law already helps them out because the word that you use that is most important is they have symptoms, and so they're removed from play. That's hard. They know that that's a hard line. There's no question about that,' Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic's Dr. Todd Hewitt said. Port St. Joe mourns the loss of star football player Last year, the Port St. Joe Tiger Sharks' star football player, Chance Gainer, died during a game. Chance's mother, Equila Gainer, spoke to coaches Wednesday to inspire them to do their part to prevent potential injuries. 'We're bringing awareness to what these kids could possibly be feeling. They've actually done the second chance, where EKGs will be mandatory in the school system. So I think now that people are more aware of what happened to my son, Chance, they're actually looking now, looking for signs, looking for little tales of what we can do or how we can fix the situation,' Equila said. The Second Chance Act, named after Chance Gainer, will be implemented in the 2026 school year. It will require all student-athletes in Florida to receive EKG screenings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-05-2025
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Mosley High School hosts USA wrestling meet
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Mosley High School became the first high school in Bay County to host the USA wrestling Tour of Florida, on Saturday. This meet marked beginning of the road to nationals in Fargo, North Dakota. As wrestlers competed in the Olympic style and Greco-Roman style. These two types of wrestling are not permitted during high school seasons, making the competition more fierce, as all competitors competed for their clubs. 'Today is a Tour of Florida that we're hosting here at Mosley for Florida wrestlers,' Mosley head coach Jeremiah LaFountain said. 'Wrestlers who qualify today by earning their Tour of Florida points will be eligible to compete at the state championships next weekend. If they place in the top four there, they'll have the chance to qualify for Fargo — the national championships in North Dakota.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-05-2025
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Young talent 'putts' the pressure on Panama Country Club
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – The 98th annual Sherman Invitational returned to Panama Country Club, welcoming golfers of all ages, including its youngest competitor, just 15 years old. Panama Country Club General Manager Mike Walker said that in recent years, the tournament has faced challenges due to rain. But this year, favorable weather and excellent course conditions contributed to one of the largest turnouts in event history. Among the competitors catching attention is 15-year-old Cade Denecke, a freshman at Mosley High School, who has impressed with his strong play throughout the event. 'It's a big thing, you know, being the youngest person out here,' Denecke said. 'I've been playing okay this week. First day I shot a 75, and today I shot a 70. There are a lot of great competitors. One guy was six under yesterday, and Noah Zediker is nine under right now. He's a really great player.' Despite the attention Denecke has earned, his biggest competition might be a familiar face. Former Mosley standout Noah Zediker currently leads the tournament. 'I think it's the oldest amateur tournament in Florida,' Zediker said. 'That's kind of its reputation — 98 years. It's a long-standing tradition.' Zediker had a bogey-free round and is hoping to carry that momentum into the final day. 'This last round went really well,' he said. 'No bogeys, which was nice to see. I birdied the par five, started on some easier holes, and managed the course well.' As the Sherman Invitational wraps up Sunday, Zediker will look to stay consistent and composed in hopes of finishing on top — and bringing home the hardware. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-05-2025
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Bay district schools and PCBPD team up for online safety workshop
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – As technology continues to evolve, online safety for children is a bigger issue now than ever before. Bay district schools and Panama City Beach Police are teaming up to teach parents how to better protect their kids. Police Chief J.R. Talamantez is hosting the last Parents Against Predators workshop of the school year on Tuesday night. BBIA scholarship presentation strengthens workforce The free program will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Mosley High School. Parents will learn how to ensure their children stay safe online, recognize potential risks, and make responsible choices. Parents of all students, no matter their age or where they attend school, are encouraged to participate. And free dinner will be provided while supplies last. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
