Emily (Madril) Sams recently wrapped up her third season of pro soccer in Orlando.
And while she went into the season coming off a year where she won an NWSL championship and was named the league’s defender of the year, she thought 2025 was a great year for her as well.
The Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference is launching women’s flag football in 2026 thanks to a million-dollar grant and a partnership with the New York Jets.
Featuring 14 teams, the league will be the largest in college flag football.
Alaina Youngblood buried a 3-pointer, sending the home crowd into a frenzy, including the student section, as she pushed the Navarre Raiders’ point total past 10 in a game against Baker last Tuesday night.
This was Navarre’s silent night game, meaning the fans had to stay quiet until the Raiders reached 10. Youngblood’s shot did that and a little more, extending the lead to 12-0 over the Gators.
Lisa Taing is the commanding officer of Navarre’s NJROTC unit, which means a lot of responsibility is on her shoulders.
In the fall, she was also on the Raider golf team and that served as an opportunity to get away for a bit and enjoy a game she has grown to love.
Newberry broke the University of West Florida’s heart in the postseason four years ago.
The Wolves did it again to the Argos on Saturday afternoon, winning 24-17 in a second-round NCAA Division II playoff game at PenAir Field.
