Eddie Brown takes a break from practice to talk basketball. The Lighthouse Christian College star is in the middle of, arguably, the best season of his collegiate career and is thrilled about it.
Izzy Zach was overcome with emotion as she walked off the platform after clinching a state championship in Olympic at the 3A state meet Saturday in Lakeland.
The Navarre senior was thrilled to be a champ but also a little hurt she didn’t lift more than she did inside the RP Funding Center.
Area 1A and 3A girls weightlifting teams are set to compete in their respective state meets Saturday at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
Pace goes into it as the reigning two-time state champion in Olympic and traditional in 3A. Navarre and Milton are expected to have strong showings at state as well. Central, Crestview and Baker have lifters competing in the 1A meet.
Navarre’s softball team enjoyed a successful preseason, winning both of its games this week.
The Raiders played two games in Pace, beating Northview 7-3 on Tuesday and winning 7-2 over Milton on Wednesday.
Navarre’s baseball team has proven early on this season that it is going to be competitive.
The Raiders opened the year with an impressive 17-4 win over Pine Forest Monday and nearly knocked off Crestview, an area power, falling 8-7 in extra innings on Tuesday.
Navarre Raider head boys lacrosse coach Jonathan Jones was really hoping to see his team take the field against Niceville Tuesday night.
He couldn’t emphasize that enough in an interview after the game had to be canceled due to the referees not showing up.
Navarre’s flag football team won a program record 15 games last season, finishing as the district runner-up and advancing to the second round of the regional.
But the Raiders are hungry for so much more in 2025.
Navarre’s girls lacrosse team finished strong last season, winning three of its last four, and the Raiders hope to use that momentum, as well as their experience factor, to their advantage in 2025.
Vinny Villanova had a few options on the table as far as college football was concerned, but the Navarre Raider senior standout decided the University of West Florida was the place for him.
