Navarre, FL — NAVARRE — The heavy package is Niceville's calling card. Its X-factor. Its chance at a state title as the start of the Region 1-4S playoffs loom next week.

Niceville, FL — Just seconds after Niceville's 28-21 come-from-behind win over district foe Mosley, Grant Thompson didn't want to explore the playoff ramifications.

Crestview, FL — CRESTVIEW — Examine Niceville's 6-0 résumé, and a couple of themes resonate for a team ranked fifth in 4S in the latest FHSAA RPI poll.

Niceville, FL — NICEVILLE — Like clockwork every week, Eagles head coach Grant Thompson will get frustrated with his offense's inability to move the ball.

Niceville, FL — Built around the most dominant O-Line in The Panhandle — take a bow David Hedges and Aaron Daniels — Niceville's heavy package of Joe Hanson, Kevin Downing, Colin Sorensen, Donovan Dark, Landon Campbell, Paxton Haywood, Christian Caballero and JP Mikhael is nearly impossible to counter.

Niceville, FL — It may not even be November, but Niceville appears postseason ready.

Pace, FL — Grant Thompson likes to say, "When you get Azareyeh Thomas the ball, good things happen."

Niceville, FL — Redemption would be the CliffsNotes version.

Fleming Island, FL — All apologies to the nine previous running clocks dotting Niceville’s undefeated schedule, but Friday’s triumph was, well, how do you put it?

Niceville, FL — NICEVILLE — Early in the second quarter, Leon had seen enough to wave the proverbial white flag.

Crestview, FL — The Niceville gunslinger dropped back, saw Azareyeh Thomas flash across the middle on a slant route and lofted the third-and-long pass, the southpaw oblivious to Crestview linebacker Willie Harrison camping underneath the route.