Sports Archive

Jonah Forrest was in a zone Wednesday night against the Catholic Crusaders, and that led to new school record for 3-pointers made in a game.

The 2023 high school football season had its share of big moments. Navarre won a district championship for the second straight year and Jay enjoyed a turnaround season that resulted in a playoff berth. Pace went 8-2 but was left out of the playoffs despite its record.

Jordan Jefferson is going pro.

The Navarre alum made the announcement official this week, declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft Tuesday night.

The first set of FHSAA regional rankings are out for girls and boys soccer.

Navarre and Pace lead the way in girls soccer, with the Raiders and Patriots both currently in the top eight.

Michael Carter had quite a day in Arizona’s 35-31 come-from-behind win over Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field on New Year’s Eve.

Not only did he score his first touchdown of the season, but the Navarre alum also produced one of the best juke moves of 2023, stepping one way and then switching direction as he dodged a tackle attempt by Eli Ricks and picked up 21 yards.

At a weightlifting meet in late November against reigning state champion Pace, Trinity Borneo’s confidence shot up to another level.

The Raider senior took second in Olympic and first in traditional in the 199-pound weight class.

Navarre’s girls basketball team knew it was in for a rebuilding year. The Raiders lost several key players to graduation, and a few others transferred.

And while the Raiders have only three wins at the moment, there have been signs of promise.

It’s time to highlight some of the top volleyball players from our coverage area in 2023.

Baker had the most memorable season, winning a 1A state title, while Navarre and Jay both earned runner-up honors in their respective districts and made the regional tournament.

Kyra McKelvey didn’t play a ton of minutes her first year of college volleyball at Southeastern Louisiana, appearing in only five matches, but the experience of being around a Division I team proved valuable to the former Navarre standout.

From successful seasons to some surprising changes, it was a year to remember across the Navarre sports landscape in 2023.

The Raider football team made it back to the playoffs, Navarre’s baseball team had a turnaround season and the Raider softball team advanced to the regional tournament for the first time since 2019.