Bill Vilona

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Senior Writer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos at MLB

Senior writer for Pensacola Blue Wahoos/Studer55

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Fast Start, Strong Relief Give Blue Wahoos Series Win Over Biscuits

1 week ago | northescambia.com | Bill Vilona

April 14, 2025 by Bill VilonaGetting a fast start Sunday proved enough for the Blue Wahoos to finish a nine-game, season-opening homestand in a desired position. After scoring three runs in the first inning, then taking a 4-0 lead into the middle innings, Blue Wahoos pitcher Luis Palacios was flawless in a rare relief role to seal a 4-3 victory and series win against the Montgomery Biscuits.
Laskey Wows in Start, But Blue Wahoos Fall in 3-2 Loss

1 week ago | oursportscentral.com | Bill Vilona

April 11, 2025 - Southern League (SL)Pensacola Blue Wahoos News ReleasePensacola, Fla. - The Blue Wahoos have a promotional ice cream giveaway whenever a Pensacola pitcher first records three strikeouts in an inning. Adam Laskey caused a reorder. Laskey struck out the first six batters he faced, and nine total over 4.0 innings, but the Montgomery Biscuits got enough big hits later for a 3-2 victory Friday night against the Blue Wahoos to even the week-long series.
Wahoos Fall Behind Early, Sustain First Loss of Season

2 weeks ago | northescambia.com | Bill Vilona

April 10, 2025 written by Bill VilonaFor the first time in five games, the Blue Wahoos were in a mid-game hole. They weren’t able to climb out. The Montgomery Biscuits jumped to an early lead, extended it to 5-1 in the sixth inning and went on to a 6-3 victory that ended the Blue Wahoos’ unbeaten start to the season at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The Biscuits (3-1) produced 10 hits against Pensacola pitching, the most allowed in the Blue Wahoos’ (4-1) first five games.
Mack’s Homer Leads Wahoos To Win And Record-Tying Season Start

2 weeks ago | northescambia.com | Bill Vilona

April 9, 2025 written by Bill VilonaBlue Wahoos catcher Joe Mack had a couple of hard-hit outs in his first two games to start this season. Fate changed his way Tuesday. Mack blasted a two-run homer—part of a three-hit, three-RBI night—then got a birds-eye view behind the plate of reliever Josh Ekness’ clutch relief as the Blue Wahoos held on for a 5-4 victory against the Montgomery Biscuits, going 4-0 to start 2025 at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The game began a six-game series between the teams.
Snelling Sensational In Opening Night Win Over Shuckers

2 weeks ago | oursportscentral.com | Bill Vilona

April 4, 2025 - Southern League (SL)Pensacola Blue Wahoos News ReleasePensacola, Fla. - Robby Snelling made his prior Opening Day start a couple years ago, but not in a packed stadium or this kind of level. "I'm looking forward to being in a great atmosphere," said Snelling, earlier in the week before the Blue Wahoos' first practice. Friday night, he delivered a memorable impression.
Ice Flyers Miss Ground-Gaining Opportunity in Loss to Quad City

1 month ago | oursportscentral.com | Bill Vilona

March 16, 2025 - SPHL (SPHL)Pensacola Ice Flyers News ReleaseThe Ice Flyers figured to have an edge in a quest to gain ground in their weekend series against the team ahead for the final playoff spot. That's what made Saturday's 3-0 loss against the Quad City Storm so baffling to Ice Flyers coach Rod Aldoff. "This was not the team I had seen since coaching them," said Aldoff, who returned on February 21 for his third return behind the bench.
Ice Flyers Foiled by Evansville’s Third-Period Comeback (With Gallery)

2 months ago | northescambia.com | Bill Vilona

February 22, 2025 by Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers correspondentThere was a natural mix of emotions Friday night when Rod Aldoff walked to the Ice Flyers bench, preparing for a third different return as the team’s head coach. “Just even in pregame and walking on the ice (before opening face), to be honest, it felt like yesterday,” said Aldoff, who was named Monday as the Ice Flyers coach to finish the season, replacing Gary Graham, who he knew well.
Ice Flyers Rough Start Again Decisive In Series-Ending Loss To Macon Mayhem

2 months ago | northescambia.com | Bill Vilona

February 9, 2025 by Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers correspondentThe Ice Flyers faced another three-goal hole early into Saturday’s series finale against the Macon Mayhem. This time, they could not produce any late-game suspense. The Mayhem twice answered the Ice Flyers brief points of momentum with insurance goals, then played tight defense in the final minutes to produce a 5-3 victory at the Pensacola Bay Center and claim both final meetings this season between the teams.
Ice Flyers Rally Night Third Period Lead Evaporates In OT Loss Against Roanoke

2 months ago | northescambia.com | Bill Vilona

February 1, 2025 by Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers correspondent The Ice Flyers gained a point Friday, but left with an empty feeling. They carried a 2-0 lead into the third period, but gave up a power play goal in the first five minutes, then had Roanoke tie the game with 1:14 left and the Rail Yard Dawgs followed with an overtime goal on their first puck possession for a 3-2 win at the Pensacola Bay Center. For more photos, click here.
Ice Flyers Finish Best Weekend With Series Win Against Marksmen, Gain In Standings

Jan 20, 2025 | northescambia.com | Bill Vilona

January 20, 2025 by Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers Correspondent In summoning a resolve and determined effort, the Ice Flyers just celebrated their best weekend of the season. They answered three times Sunday with tying goals, then took over the third period for a 6-3 win against the Fayetteville Marksmen to win the three-game series, gain five points, and change the vibe throughout the Pensacola Bay Center. It was something that had been missing until now.

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