Pensacola News Journal Announces Winter Sports All-Area Teams

Local high school athletes honored for standout performances

Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:13am

The Pensacola News Journal has announced its All-Area award winners for the 2025-26 winter high school sports season. The list includes top players and teams from basketball, soccer, and other winter sports across the Pensacola, Florida region.

Why it matters

The All-Area teams recognize the top high school athletic talent in the Pensacola area, celebrating the hard work and achievements of local student-athletes. These awards help showcase the region's thriving sports culture and the rising stars of the future.

The details

The Pensacola News Journal's winter sports All-Area teams feature standout players and teams from sports like girls and boys basketball, soccer, and more. The Booker T. Washington Wildcats girls basketball team was highlighted for their 51-40 victory over the Ponte Vedra Sharks, earning a spot in the Final Four.

  • The All-Area award winners were announced on April 5, 2026.

The players

Booker T. Washington Wildcats

The girls basketball team from Booker T. Washington High School in Pensacola, Florida.

Ponte Vedra Sharks

The girls basketball team from Ponte Vedra High School in Ponte Vedra, Florida.

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The takeaway

The Pensacola News Journal's winter sports All-Area teams showcase the impressive talent and potential of high school athletes across the region, highlighting the area's thriving sports culture and the rising stars of the future.