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Niceville Today
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Niceville Girls Soccer Advances to 6A Elite 8
Sophomore Delaney Diehl's early goal and stout defense lead Eagles to playoff victory.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The Niceville High School girls soccer team defeated a visiting opponent 2-0 to advance to the 6A Elite 8 playoffs. Sophomore Delaney Diehl scored the opening goal in the 20th minute, and the Eagles' defense recorded another clean sheet to secure the victory.
Why it matters
Niceville's girls soccer program has a strong tradition of postseason success, and this latest playoff win continues that legacy. The team's ability to get contributions from different players and maintain a stifling defense has been key to their consistent deep playoff runs.
The details
Delaney Diehl scored the opening goal in the 20th minute, finishing a pass from teammate Jezlyn Nelson. Niceville's defense then held firm throughout the match, recording another shutout victory. This was the latest in a string of playoff wins for the Eagles, who have established themselves as one of the top girls soccer programs in Florida's 6A classification.
- The game was played on February 12, 2026.
The players
Delaney Diehl
A sophomore player for the Niceville High School girls soccer team who scored the opening goal in the 2-0 playoff victory.
Jezlyn Nelson
A Niceville High School girls soccer player who provided the assist on Delaney Diehl's opening goal.
What’s next
Niceville will advance to face the winner of another 6A quarterfinal matchup in the Elite 8 round of the state playoffs.
The takeaway
Niceville's girls soccer team continues to be one of the top programs in Florida, relying on contributions from young players like Delaney Diehl and a stifling defense to make deep playoff runs year after year.
