More than two weeks have passed since Navarre’s track teams last competed — 17 days to be exact if you are counting at home — and the time in between the district and regional meets has been well spent by the Raiders.
It takes time to build a sports program from the ground up. It can be challenging, and at times even a little frustrating, but the willingness to stay the course must be strong enough to overcome any obstacle along the way.
Kamber Anderson picked up her cellphone and called her dad on a Thursday afternoon in mid-April. She wanted to share the news about a day she never thought would come.
Navarre’s Stathi Sneeder battled a case of nerves when he arrived at Shoreline Park in Gulf Breeze last Tuesday morning for his 3A District Final at fourth singles, and that is understandable.
Sitting at a table on a stage in the high school cafeteria, their families watching, their peers doing the same, six Navarre High athletes prepared to sign letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the college level.
Navarre’s softball team battled hard but lost a pair of close games last week. The Raiders were edged 2-1 by West Florida Thursday and let a lead slip away in a 9-8 loss to Choctaw Friday.
