Hailey Netro calls the course at Stonebrook Golf Club one that she has a love-hate relationship with.
It was another love-hate day Monday, but ultimately, the Navarre standout punched a ticket to the regional for the first time in her high school career.
Tyler Phelps is coaching football these days with the University of West Florida football team.
Nearly a decade ago, he was the quarterback at Gulf Breeze and experienced Beach Bowl glory, leading the Dolphins to a thrilling 31-28 win over rival Navarre on the road in 2016.
Even on a day when the University of Florida might have not been at its best early on, the Argos made the big plays when it mattered most against Delta State in a crucial Gulf South Conference showdown.
This was a Navarre team doubted when the season began. A team not expected to do much based on some of the players it lost, be it through graduation or the unofficial high school transfer portal.
Yet here the Raiders were on a Friday night in late October, on the road against a tough Pace team, proving people wrong again.
Senior setter Julia Irmen stretched out her arm in an effort to keep the ball in play during Thursday’s District 1-6A final against rival Gulf Breeze.
She just missed on getting her hand on the ball as it fell to the floor and led to another point late in the third set against the Dolphins.
Call it the game of the year. At least up to this point in the season.
The Navarre Raiders take on Pace Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in Pace and the winner is in a position to be crowned District 1-4S champions.
Before this year, Navarre’s Hayden Weber didn’t have to worry about swimming while battling the elements.
He’s from Indiana and swim season takes place indoors. Here in Florida, most meets take place outside.
