Braden Maloy

Weekend Sports Anchor at WJHG-TV (Panama City Beach, FL)

Actor / UGA raised, USC taught (#GoDawgs) / Former Mr. Best All Around

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Coach Tyndall and Chipola Continuing Success Despite Roster Turnover and Transfer Portal

Jul 18, 2024 | wjhg.com | Braden Maloy |Scott Rossman

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Coach Donnie Tyndall and his Chipola Indians are working through the summer after coming off another very successful season. The Indians 28-5 overall and 10-2 in conference play last season. A mark that also saw them win a fourth straight Panhandle Conference title. The followed that up with a state title on the road at Raider Arena, and a trip to nationals.
Ruckel Middle School’s Jon Olson Qualifies for US Senior Open (Okaloosa County)

Jun 6, 2024 | wjhg.com | Braden Maloy

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Ruckel Middle School’s social studies teacher and golf coach Jon Olson just accomplished a lifelong dream and Major golf achievement. Mr. Olson qualified for the U.S Senior Open Championship after shooing 4 under and winning his playoff hole this past weekend at Wynlakes Golf and Country Club in Montgomery, Alabama. And for Jon, this is a moment he’s still trying to wrap his head around.
South Walton Baseball Team Advances to State Championship Game

May 21, 2024 | wjhg.com | Braden Maloy

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The South Walton Seahawks baseball team defeated the Merritt Island Mustangs 7-3 on Tuesday night to clinch a spot in the 4-A State Championship game, the first title game appearance in school history.
Pitchers of the Panhandle, Liberty's Veteran Ace Lauren Grantham

May 3, 2024 | wjhg.com | Braden Maloy

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - With 99 games played, 208.2 innings pitched and 898 batters faced, Liberty senior Lauren Grantham is one of the most seasoned vets in the Panhandle. And it all started because she decided to give pitching a “try”. ”It was actually one of my coaches,” Lauren says “it was Trail Rebel. She just put a ball in my hand and was like do you want to try it and I was like why not everybody else was. I never stopped.” So what was it that kept her in that circle? It’s simple: love.
Arnold’s and Bozeman’s Chance Jenkins Signs to Play at Southern Miss

Apr 27, 2024 | wjhg.com | Braden Maloy

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Arnold’s and Bozeman’s Chance Jenkins signed to play football at Southern Miss today. Last season at Bozeman, Chance rushed for 1002 yards and 13 touchdowns. Received another 520 yards and 5 touchdowns. He won offensive MVP, was First Team All-County, First Team District and was one of WJHG’s Player of the Weeks. This season for Marlins weightlifting, he won state in the traditional category in the 169 class and placed 3rd in Olympic!Copyright 2024 WJHG.
Pitchers of the Panhandle Part 1: Marianna’s Konfident Ace

Apr 27, 2024 | wjhg.com | Braden Maloy

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Over the past 2 seasons in Marianna, the phrase “Strike Three”, has been more common to hear than “Go Bulldogs”. “How come?”, might be your follow up question. Kennedy Temples would be my follow up answer. “I think my drive just completely get better, no matter what happens, nothings ever good enough for me. So I’m always driving for the next best thing up. I’m always out here working”, said Temples. “She stays in the cage constantly.
Student Athlete of the Week: North Bay Haven Senior Hannah Brown

Apr 23, 2024 | wjhg.com | Braden Maloy

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - For North Bay Haven senior Hannah Brown, it’s been the thrill of competition that’s kept her on the softball diamond for the past 8 years. “Meeting new teammates. Seeing their athletic ability. It’s really fun seeing everyone’s skill level, comparing that to your own and just competing”, said Brown. But she’s not just a killer competitor who’s there for her team on the field. She’s also a caring teammates off the field. “I’ll give you fundraising for example.
The Alternative Baseball Organization Took Over Panama City Beach Today!

Apr 15, 2024 | wjhg.com | Braden Maloy

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Usually at Frazier Field, it’s the Gulf Coast Commodores that are putting smiles ont he local’s faces but today it was the Panama City Beach Bullsharks and the ABO taking their places!The ABO (Alternative Baseball Organization), founded and run by Mr. Taylor Clark Duncan, Taylor also the Chief Fun Officer of the org, held their first game of the season today over at frazier field.
Former Panhandle Stars Shining at the Next Level

Apr 8, 2024 | wjhg.com | Braden Maloy

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Several of our former Panhandle Stars are continuing their dominance on the next level. Starting at the JUCO level. This past weekend for Northwest Florida softball, Liberty Alum Sister Arnold could not be stopped in game 1 of Saturday’s double header. Going 3-4 with 3 homeruns and 8 RBIs. On the year, Arnold is hitting .387 and has 16 homeruns with 60 rbis those both lead all of Region 8. Taking it to the D1 college level and focusing on FSU baseball.
Area scores and highlights for Wednesday, March 13th

Mar 13, 2024 | wjhg.com | Scott Rossman |Braden Maloy