Sports Archive

The Navarre High School Cheerleading team sponsored a clinic for young cheerleaders June 10-13. Kindergarten through eighth-grade girls attended to learn routines, fight songs, jumps, techniques and even some stunting.

The same week that the World Cup started in Brazil was a perfect time to have soccer camp for the Navarre Youth Sports Association. “This is our eighth year holding the camp,” said Navarre High School Girls Soccer Coach Rob Simon. “We have over 40 kids that signed up for the one week camp. Many are younger kids that are 4, 5 and 6 years old. It is a chance to get them out, playing and developing an interest in soccer.”

The Santa Rosa County School Board and the City of Gulf Breeze have reached an agreement that allows the public to use the Gulf Breeze High School tennis courts, while the city’s courts in Shoreline Park remain closed.

Runners and walkers hit the pavement Saturday, June 14 for the Fourth Annual Flag Day 5k sponsored the Columbiettes of St. Sylvester Catholic Church. Proceeds from the event benefited the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Life, Inc.

The FC Dallas Emerald Coast U-14 soccer team represented the state of Florida in the U.S. Youth Soccer Association Region III President’s Cup last weekend in Decatur, Alabama. The team scored a win against the host state’s team but dropped games against Arkansas and North Texas. The team’s single win did not earn it enough points to advance to the finals.

The 2013 girls’ cross country season was disappointing for the returning members of the team. “We placed fifth in the district and missed competing for regional championship by one place,” senior Gabi Silva said. “We expect to run in the regional championship this year and we are highly motivated.”

Dozens of swimmers dove in to the summer swim season last week. The swim team, based at the Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA, began practice June 2.

A team of cyclists representing Bike and Build, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit, traveled through Navarre June 3 during their 80-day ride from Jacksonville, Fla., to Modesto, California.

Dublin, Ohio (AP) — Bubba Watson, toddler son Caleb in his arms, chose to look at his improvement instead of dwell on one fateful swing.

In February, Kylie Shelley won the state weightlifting championship in the 119-pound weight division. However, she felt there was something missing. “It was a much better feeling in 2013, when we won the team championship,” Shelley said. “We stood on that platform together to accept our championship medals. We had worked hard together and it was only right that we celebrated together.”