I was talking with South Walton Coach David Barron Monday afternoon at practice and he said he is “looking for players” — JV players.

He said he has an eight game schedule and no players to field a team.

So if interested in playing for the junior varsity South Walton Seahawks — stop by Coach Barron’s office.

With the recent death of two local boat captains (Virgal Snellgrose and Chet Snyder) I’m reminded that time is short we should make the most of every day.

Be sure and let the ones you love - know you care about them. Make a phone call, write a letter do whatever. Who knows if the last time you saw or spoke to them will be the last.

None of us are promised tomorrow — All we have is today — and it goes by quickly. So do what you can today.

Tom Stewart on the Just Pennies II pulled in a 90-pound cobia this weekend to place third overall in the Destin Cobia Tournament at HarborWalk Marina.

We also have a new third place in the Junior Division.

Bobby Lyerly landed a 63.6-pound cobia while fishing on Bob The Boat.

What a great time at Morgan Sports Center Sunday afternoon.

The “Week of Blessings” kicked off Sunday with a huge picnic at Morgan’s. There were about 3,000 people in attendance and some stood in line more than hour to get a taste of the barbecue.

But never once did I hear anyone complain.

It was neat to see all the churches in the area, decked out in their T-shirts.

The tug-of-war between the various officials around town and the churches was great fun.

What great way to spend a Sunday afternoon - lots of fun, food and fellowship.

I hope this was just the first of many “city-wide” picnics to come.

What an accomplishment.

The South Walton Lady Seahawk softball team is 23-1 with a victory in the first round of the state playoffs — a first for any team sport at the six-year-old high school.

Sure there have been state winners in wrestling and track. But this is a team — a dozen individuals pulling together as one.

Way to go.

If you’d like a chance to see the Lady Seahawks in action. They play Friday at 7 p.m. at home against the Chipley Tigers in the semifinals of the Class 3A regional tournament.

Chipley is the only team that has beaten the Seahawks this season — and I’m hoping that the home team gets sweet revenge.

See you there.

As of Thursday morning, there are two new leaders on the board in the Destin Cobia Tournament at HarborWalk Marina.

Dick Burtnett reeled in a 55.6-pound while fishing on Just Pennies II to take over the top spot in the Senior Division.

And we have a new second place junior catch. Nicolas Patti, aboard the Un Reel, pulled in a 65.4 pounder.

Leading in the juniors is a 75-pounder caught by Laken George on the Mother Lode.

We’ve had a couple of changes on the Destin Cobia Tournament leaderboard over the weekend.

Jake Adams reeled in a 85.2-pound cobia while fishing on Game On to bump the Hey Baby with its 80.4-pounder down to third.

In second is an 84.2-pounder caught on the Full Pull by David Barron.

The Martha Glawson Ladies Division also has a new leader. Diane Eliason pulled in a 73.8-pounder while fishing on the Un Reel with Capt. Harold Loeffler.

There has also been some shuffle in the Peewee Division. Preston Donis is the new leader with a 35.2-pounder caught aboard the Finest Kind with Capt. Tommy Browning.

First it was the ladies coming on strong in the cobia tournament, now its the kids.

Laken George reeled in a 75-pound cobia on Wednesday to take over the top spot in the Junior Division of the Destin Cobia Tournament at HarborWalk Marina. He was fishing with Capt. Jason Hallmark on the Mother Lode.

George’s catch dropped Cody Palmer and his 38.2-pounder to second and Hayes Dineen dropped to third with his  34.4-pounder.

The guys are not the only ones bringing in the cobia.

Here are the top three ladies leading in the Martha Glawson Ladies Division of the Destin Cobia Tournament at HarborWalk Marina.

First - Pam Dana with a 67.2-pounder on the Sure Lure.

Second - Jodi Grimmins with a 64.6-pounder on the Mother Lode.

Third - Cathi Wagner with a 59.5-pounder on the Full Pull.

That’s not bad considering the largest on the leaderboard period is an 80.4-pounder caught by David Strong on the Hey Baby.

Hang in their ladies — you may even top the guys.

David Strong and his 80.4-pound cobia caught on the Hey Baby is still leading in the overall division of the 2008 HarborWalk Destin Cobia Tournament.

Ronnie Houge is in second with a 72.2-pounder caught on Hog Wild, and Josh Goodson with a 62.4-pounder is holding down third. Goodson was fishing on the Mother Lode.

The 30-feet and under division is coming on strong. Mike Dates on the Dawn Patrol reeled in a 66.5-pounder to step into the lead. In second is Howell Phelps with a 58.8-pounder caught on the James Gang. Third place is a 38.6-pounder caught by Curt Gwin on the Only Way.

The ladies are getting the job done. Pam Dana pulled in a 61.2-pounder while fishing on the Sure Lure to take the lead in the Ladies Division. Cathi Wagner on Full Pull is in second with a 57.6-pounder and Jenni Brunson aboard the Long Weekend is in third with a 51.4-pounder.