During her time as a high school athlete at Navarre, Hailey Neely always knew her dad, J.R., would be in the stands watching her compete.
Now, the two are on the same side of the athletic world, both coaches with the Raider girls basketball team.
Grady Kelly is headed back to Florida.
The Navarre alum announced Sunday was committing to the Seminoles after making an official visit to Florida State over the weekend.
Rain poured down and the wind blew hard, and yet the Navarre Raider girls soccer team battled through it all against Fort Walton Beach for their third consecutive win Friday night.
‘Just like football’ chants rang through a gymnasium engulfed in energy, the fired-up student section referencing the thrilling Beach Bowl win Navarre enjoyed over Gulf Breeze during football season.
Now, here was the basketball version of the Raiders, at one point down 20, holding a lead with a couple of minutes to go, smiling knowing they were on their way to a victory that once seemed so unlikely.
The FHSAA released its first set of regional rankings this week for boys basketball. The top eight teams at the end of the season will make the regional tournament, with district champions earning an automatic berth.
The 2023 high school football season had its share of big moments. Navarre won a district championship for the second straight year and Jay enjoyed a turnaround season that resulted in a playoff berth. Pace went 8-2 but was left out of the playoffs despite its record.
