Progress made, but still work to do as Navarre wraps up spring practice
EJ Love dodged a few tackles and found the end zone on two different occasions, getting lifted into the air by one of his offensive lineman after scoring his first touchdown of the night in Friday’s spring game against Gulf Breeze.
Those two touchdowns were the only ones of the night for the Raiders in the varsity half of the game at Bennett C. Russell Stadium, with Navarre losing that half 28-7 before winning the second half of the game by a 14-7 score.
Navarre soccer standout continuing soccer career with NAIA powerhouse
Sean Murphy has high hopes for the next step in soccer career.
He signed a national letter of intent with NAIA Division I power Central Methodist and looks forward to the opportunity in front of him.
Nardi promoted to Jacksonville
Pensacola Blue Wahoos pitcher Andrew Nardi has been promoted to Triple-A Jacksonville.
Nardi owns a 1.40 ERA in 19 1/3 innings of work. He has struck out 31 batters.
Raider baseball team holding camp
The Navarre baseball team will hold a youth camp June 20-22 from 9 a.m. until Noon each day.
The camp is open to children ages 8 through those entering high school this fall.
Girls hoops team holding basketball camp
The Navarre Raider girls basketball team is holding a youth camp for children ages 8-14 June 6-8.
The camp will run from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. each day.
Raider soccer camp set for June
Navarre’s girls soccer team is hosting its summer camp June 13-16 at the Navarre Soccer Complex.
The camp is open to boys and girls ages 4-13 and will focus on learning basic skills through the use of fun drills and exercises.
Navarre tennis standout headed to Spring Hill to play at college level
Tyler Hymel started taking tennis seriously at the age of 13, and he knew early on he had the potential to excel in the sport.
He was right. Hymel developed into a talented player and the hours of work as well as the time commitment have carried the Navarre senior to an opportunity to continue his career at the next level.
Blue Wahoos Notebook: Encarnacion promoted to Triple-A
Jerar Encarnacion is moving up the ranks in minor league baseball.
A top outfielder prospect for the Miami Marlins, Encarnacion is headed to Triple-A Jacksonville.
Lighting it up: Quentin Randolph back in the football spotlight as star in IFL
As the pandemic ramped up in March of 2020, forcing a shutdown of the nation, the lights went out on Quentin Randolph’s dream of playing football beyond college.
His pro day at Florida A&M, where 15-16 NFL scouts were expected to be on hand, had been canceled. That meant the former Navarre and University of West Florida wide receiver, now living on his own, knew he had to literally still keep the lights on even if the lights had dimmed on his dream.
Jumping for success: Rachel Leggett wins state title in high jump
Rachel Leggett saved her best performance for last.
The Navarre senior won the 4A state title in the high jump Saturday afternoon at James G. Pressly Stadium in Gainesville.