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Matt Wood is headed to Soundside, where he will be the school’s first softball and boys cross-country coach.


Wood was announced as the coach on Tuesday.

Blame it on the rain. It’s the reason Navarre’s softball team wasn’t able to finish its Region 1-6A semifinal against Tocoi Creek on Tuesday night.


The Raiders are scheduled to resume at some point Wednesday as they aim to punch a ticket to the regional title game Thursday night at Pace.

It’s been a pretty good year for Brody Bruce.


He qualified for state in cross country in the fall and finished out his athletic career with a trip to state in track.

Navarre’s boys weightlifting team wrapped up its 2026 season at the FHSAA 3A state meet in Lakeland on May 7.

Noah Chin came back for his senior year of track and field determined to go out with another medal.


He was on the 1600 relay team that placed eighth at state in 2025 and had high hopes for placing again this year.

Navarre’s softball team played in a tournament over spring break in Mississippi.

It was a big turning point of the season for the Raiders, who were one of the last four teams still standing in the Region 1-6A tournament.

Emily Sams scored the second goal of her career in the National Women’s Soccer League on May 9, finding the back of the net in Angel City FC’s 2-1 loss to San Diego.

Santa Rosa County was well represented at the FHSAA state track meets this past week, with a handful of athletes taking home medals.

Roan Strom was hanging around the RP Funding Center late Thursday afternoon awaiting the start of the awards ceremony.


Strom knew he was assured of a couple of medals, both for runner-up finishes in Olympic and Traditional at the FHSAA 3A state boys weightlifting meet in Lakeland. But Strom was hoping for gold.

Navarre’s softball team advanced to the Region 1-6A semifinal round for the second year in a row.


The Raiders moved on with a 3-0 win over Buchholz Wednesday night at home.