Navarre claims invitational championship
Navarre’s girls weightlifting team closed out the 2020 portion of its schedule on a high note.
The Raiders did it by winning their own invitational Tuesday afternoon, claiming the crown with 90 points.
Monday morning sports notebook
Michael Carter had himself a day against the Miami Hurricanes Saturday. The University of North Carolina running back churned out 308 yards to record his second consecutive 1,000-yard season.
Carter’s yard total against the Hurricanes in Miami is the second-most in school history. He also scored two touchdowns and now has five touchdowns in the last two weeks.
Rally fall short for Navarre in battle against Patriots
Once down by almost 20 points, Navarre’s boys basketball team faced a dire situation late in its District 1-6A game against Pace Friday night.
Then the Raiders changed course. Shots started falling. They made critical defensive stops.
Brian Out Loud
If we were looking for a sign that the sports train has gone off the tracks during the COVID-19 pandemic, the wait is over.
Florida State didn’t play a football game for a third consecutive week last week because of COVID issues.
Blue Wahoos have a new affiliate
When the Pensacola Blue Wahoos take the field in 2021, they will do so as the affiliate of a new team.
Pensacola has received an invitation to become part of the Miami Marlins organization as its new Double-A team.
Raiders grind out road win over Niceville
Argos picked fourth in GSC East Division
Ice Flyers tickets set to go on sale
The Pensacola Ice Flyers will put their single-game tickets on sale starting Wednesday at Noon.
The Ice Flyers are one of five teams in the SPHL that will have a season this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The home opener is Dec. 30 at the Pensacola Bay Center.
Raiders forge tie with Eagle
A tie is better than a loss. Especially against Niceville.
Despite being down five starters because of COVID-19 exposure, Navarre’s boys soccer team managed to forge a tie with the rival Eagles Monday night. Nathan Green scored the lone goal for the Raiders, who ended a streak of eight consecutive losses to the reigning 6A state champ.
Carter moves up rushing chart at UNC
Michael Carter moved up the charts in school history at the University of North Carolina Saturday, pushing to fifth all-time in rushing for the Tar Heels.
Carter now has 3.096 yards in his career at UNC after churning out 73 yards and three touchdowns Saturday in the Tar Heels’ 49-9 victory.