May 1, 2014
Navarre athletes compete in regional meet
Navarre High School track and field athletes competed April 24 in the FHSAA Class 3A Regional Meet in Tallahassee. Roman Spear claimed the Raiders’ only win by clearing 13-06 in the pole vault. The top girl’s finisher was Kiante Miller who finished sixth in the 100 Meter Hurdles.
Apr 24, 2014
Raider Boys finish 3, girls 4 in Districts
Navarre track and field athletes won six events in the Class 3A District meet held April 16 in Panama City. Raider runner Alex Wattley won the 100 Meter Dash and the 200 Meter Dash and Roman Spear won the Pole Vault. For the girls, Hannah Gullickson won the 300 Meter Hurdles, Khori Netwon won the high jump and Kiera Foster won the triple jump.
Apr 24, 2014
Lady Raiders are district runner-ups
Navarre 2, Niceville 1
The third seeded Lady Raiders combined great pitching and outstanding defense to upset number two seed Niceville 2 – 1 in the district semifinal game, held at Tate April 16. The Raiders scored both of their runs in the top of the first inning and had to hold that lead for the rest of the game. Shana Pearl walked to lead off the game. Adrianna Gonzalez’s sacrifice bunt moved Pearl to second base. Jenna Bobbitt doubled to right center and Pearl scored. With two out, Kamber Anderson singled Bobbitt home to give the Raiders a 2 – 0 lead.
Apr 24, 2014
Raiders beat Gulf Breeze in final regular season game
The Gulf Breeze Dolphins proved to be nice bookends for the Raiders’ season. After falling in their first two games, Navarre picked up their first regular season win against the Dolphins. On April 15, the Raiders got their final regular season win at Gulf Breeze.
Apr 24, 2014
Local runner completes ‘Boston Beach Marathon’
About 36,000 runners took part in the 2014 Boston Marathon April 21. One local runner who longed to be there was Navarre resident Lori Dierig, who ran Boston in 2013.
Apr 17, 2014
Three Navarre lifters wait to hear about the state
At the super qualifier meet held at Fort Walton Beach, only the first place winners in a weight division earn a ticket to the state championships. The second, third and fourth place finishers are placed into a state lottery system and are chosen after all of the super qualifier events have been completed.
Apr 17, 2014
Lady Raiders finish season with 2 wins
Milton 2, Navarre 1
The Raiders traveled to Milton on April 8 and lost a nail biter, 2 – 1. The Raider offense only managed 3 hits in the game. Hanna Stapleton pitched five strong innings for the Raiders and gave up only one hit and no runs. The Raiders took a one run lead into the sixth inning. Coach Kim Smith brought Taelor Smith in to pitch in the bottom of the sixth inning. Smith hit the first batter she faced and then gave up a game winning home run to the next batter.
Apr 17, 2014
Green jacket and golden moment for Bubba Watson
Augusta, Ga. (AP) – For all the crazy stunts Bubba Watson does for fun, the green jacket was off limits.
Apr 10, 2014
Navarre lifters warm up for sectionals
The Raiders and Milton met April 2 for a practice meet prior to the sectional meet April 11. Navarre won the meet by a 56 to 33 score.