High School All-Star Games Moves Downtown

November 26, 2016

Pensacola Sports has announced the 2016 Subway High School All-Star Football Game will be played at the Blue Wahoos Stadium on December 16.  For the first time since the event’s inception in 2004 the all-star game will not be played at a high school. The game formerly rotated every two years between Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties.

The Subway High School All-Star Series, a Pensacola Sports event, selects seniors from the Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa County high schools.  Every high school in the county is guaranteed representation, given they have an eligible senior.  The game features three days of practice and a banquet. It provides many players the opportunity to play one last high school game in front of their family and friends and provides additional exposure to college recruiters who attend the practice and games.

“After the success of UWF Football’s first year playing downtown, we felt moving the all-star game was a good fit for the event, the teams and families, the community, and downtown,” said Pensacola Sports President Ray Palmer.  “Being able to utilize the beautiful stadium and setting for this type of event is a great way to show the multi-purpose side of the facility.”

Coaches for this year’s game include Jerry Pollard (Pine Forest) and Kent Smith (Pace High), coaching the West and East, respectfully. Additionally, every high school will have representation on the coaching staff.  The rosters will be announced next week after the players have been notified of their selection.

“It’s big improvement to the game and the series. The kids are excited,” said Kent Smith, East Team Head Coach.  “It’s a great way to get more people to the game in a fun atmosphere. A lot of them have been to the UWF games and seen the atmosphere there and would like to be a part of something like that.”

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News, Sports, TOP sports