Today's Sports

The Second Annual The Wakulla News Wildlife Photography Contest concluded last week. The newspaper office received 56 entries with a wide variety of subjects including birds, spiders, otters, alligators, deer, butterflies and more.

Shannon Mills of Crawfordville won the Best of Show with her “Otter’s Breakfast” entry. It showed a curious otter snacking on a meal on the Mills’ property.

She will receive a $50 cash prize and one night stay at the Portofino Island Resort and Spa in Pensacola Beach.

It had been a long time coming. But Wakulla Spring had once again been showered with the gasps of oohs and aahs as the glass bottom boat floated over the spring’s abyss. On Monday, Feb. 23, the first glass bottom boat tours since the second weekend in April 2008 coursed their way to the azure blue hole. Why the great spring’s water cleared now is still a mystery. How long the water clarity will last is unknown. It is unsafe to assume that the water will remain clear for any extended period.

Wakulla Lady War Eagle softball players were honored by being named to the Tallahassee Democrat's All-Big Bend all-star team.

Pitcher Brianna Fordham was named to the first team after going 14-5 with a 2.27 ERA. She struck out 96 batters in 101 2/3 innings.

Catcher Ashley Spears hit .476 with 30 RBIs, 13 doubles and a homerun. She was also named to the first team.

Infielder Karlyn Scott hit .354 with 20 RBIs, nine doubles, two triples, two homeruns and 15 stolen bases to make the top squad.

Chelsea Collins was named to the honorable mention team.

Team Wakulla wrestlers traveled to Salisbury, Md. to participate in the National High School Coaches Association National Wrestling tournament. Six Team Wakulla wrestlers earned All-American status, including two National Champions.

Champions James Douin and Dylan Hill each took first place in the 125 pound and 132 pound weight classes respectively in the elementary school division.