Howard overcomes injury to make college athletic dream come true
Caden Howard had his athletic career derailed at one point, suffering an ACL tear that kept him away from track most of 2021 and off the football field for most of his senior season.
Yet, Howard never let that stop him from putting in the work to get back to full strength, and earlier this spring, the Navarre senior signed a national letter of intent to continue competing in both sports at NCAA Division III Huntingdon.
Hunter Pfiester focused on consistency, leadership heading into 2022 season
Hunter Pfiester was thrust into a starting role for Navarre at the end of last season after Kyle Chambers went down with an injury.
Heading into 2022, the junior quarterback is ready to take on more responsibility within the offense and help keep things moving in the right direction.
Blue Wahoos holding down first place in division standings
As the first half of the Southern League season winds down, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos find themselves in the mix for securing a playoff berth.
Entering this week’s series against Tennessee, the Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins is 3.5 games up on every other team in the South Division.
Navarre basketball camp focuses on fundamentals and creating passion for sport
Young athletes cheer on each other as they launch up shots at the basket last Wednesday morning. Every time the ball goes in, the player gets to pick up a cone and move to the next spot on the court.
The energy is undeniable. The fun is, too, as 60 basketball players take part in the final day of the Navarre Raider hoops camp.
Callan Taylor has opportunity to see softball from a different angle
Callan Taylor isn’t too far removed from her days on the University of West Florida softball team.
And that proved to be a plus for Taylor, a Navarre alum who just spent her first season at Campbell as a graduate assistant.
Kirk Whited takes over Navarre baseball program
Kirk Whited has always wanted to be a head coach.
That time to be in the position is now as Whited has been tabbed to take the helm of the Navarre Raider baseball team.
Breaking point: Pressure on athletes can take toll on their mental health
Student-athletes have a lot on their plate. The combination of school, sports, maintaining a social life and the added dynamic of social media can take their pressure to another level.
For some, a tragic breaking point is reached. Already this year, five college athletes have died by suicide.
UWF football nationally ranked in preseason poll
The University of West Florida football team is a top 10 team heading into the 2022 campaign.
The Argos check in at No. 10 in the Lindy’s Magazine NCAA Division II preseason poll.
Navarre’s Zavier Hamilton has great visit at Notre Dame
Navarre’s Zavier Hamilton is fresh off his second visit to Notre Dame.
And while he has yet to commit to the Irish, he enjoyed his time at their camp over the weekend.
Caitlin Tilton caps prep career in all-star game
Caitlin Tilton drew a walk to lead off last Thursday’s Pensacola Sports Association All-Star Game. And then the Navarre softball standout did something she’s had a knack for her entire career with the Raiders.
Tilton stole a base, sprinting to second and sliding into the base while avoiding the tag.