Sports Archive

Navarre’s volleyball team has spent the entire summer putting in work. From day one, head coach Sloane FitzHenry knew she was walking into a great situation as a first-year head coach.

Navarre had a lot of standout athletes in the Class of 2026 and many of them are headed to the college level. Here’s a look at where those athletes are taking their talents.

Michael Sandle played in the Frontier League All-Star Game in mid-July. And while it wasn’t the ultimate goal, he knew if he just did what he does best, that he’d have a shot at it for the second year in a row.

Lacrosse is kind of a family thing for Kerra and Casey Mavity.

Their older siblings, Brenner and Lauren, both played the game, including as high school athletes at Navarre.

Soundside head coach Jay Walls runs his players through a competition near the end of practice on a brutally hot and humid summer morning.

His players are divided into relay teams and have to retrieve items, like cones and tires, that are laid out on the turf field.

Michael Harper is coaching in Florida for the first time in his career. He’s the Navarre Raiders’ new offensive coordinator and is enjoying the experience so far.

Navarre Raider lacrosse standout Travis Snider has earned some special recognition.

Snider, who graduated this year, was named the Northwest Florida winner of the Bob Scott Award by USA Lacrosse.

Garrett Bagley said he asked his current players how many of them attended Navarre’s football skills camp when they were younger.

Most of them raised their hands.

Navarre’s baseball team has spent a couple of days each week on the field this summer and head coach John Crossley is happy with the progress that has been made.

Kickoff Classics are coming up next month and they will give teams a chance to see how they stack up against an opponent ahead of the 2026 season.

Here’s a look at the matchups for the Kickoff Classics, which take place the week of Aug. 14.