Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Opportunity to play college golf a big deal for Hailey Netro
June 22, 2025
Hailey Netro used to wonder if she had the ability to get to the college level for golf.
But her doubts have vanished as Netro signed with NCAA Division III Berry in April to continue her career.
But her doubts have vanished as Netro signed with NCAA Division III Berry in April to continue her career.
Raider girls lacrosse team gains valuable experience this summer
June 21, 2025
Navarre’s girls lacrosse team enjoyed its best season in program history in the spring.
The Raiders have spent the month of June getting work in, while continuing to build up the program.
The Raiders have spent the month of June getting work in, while continuing to build up the program.
Emily (Madril) Sams back with the USWNT
June 20, 2025
Emily (Madril) Sams is once again with the United States Women’s National Team.
The Navarre alum is one of 25 player named to the training camp roster ahead of three matches that will be played in late June and early July.
The Navarre alum is one of 25 player named to the training camp roster ahead of three matches that will be played in late June and early July.
Sandle walks it off for Windy City Thunderbolts
June 18, 2025
Michael Sandle continues to write quite a comeback story.
The former Navarre Raider added another chapter to it on Tuesday night, hammering a two-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Windy City Thunderbolts defeated the Mississippi Mud Monsters 4-3.
The former Navarre Raider added another chapter to it on Tuesday night, hammering a two-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Windy City Thunderbolts defeated the Mississippi Mud Monsters 4-3.
Raider football alums jump at chance to inspire young athletes
June 18, 2025
Gio Randolph came from California to help with a Navarre Raider football camp headed up by alumni.
It offers a glimpse of how much his alma mater still means to him more than a decade later.
It offers a glimpse of how much his alma mater still means to him more than a decade later.
Raiders capitalizing on confidence and experience this summer
June 17, 2025
Navarre’s girls basketball team is playing with a little more confidence and taking advantage of its experience this summer.
The Raiders have most of their team back and head coach Abby Fogg likes how things have played out for her squad so far.
The Raiders have most of their team back and head coach Abby Fogg likes how things have played out for her squad so far.
Brian Out Loud
June 16, 2025
I see a lot of excitement from coaches and fans in Florida in the wake of Georgia changing the rules for transferring at the high school level.
The state athletic association there is inserting a bylaw stating any athlete who transfers multiple times within the state after his or her ninth grade year is ineligible to compete for one year.
The state athletic association there is inserting a bylaw stating any athlete who transfers multiple times within the state after his or her ninth grade year is ineligible to compete for one year.
Right on Q: Quentin Randolph remains one of top players in IFL
June 16, 2025
Navarre’s own Quentin Randolph is still playing at a high level for the Vegas Knight Hawks.
Randolph rushed for a touchdown for the second consecutive game in a 44-31 loss to the Bay Area Panthers on June 14.
Randolph rushed for a touchdown for the second consecutive game in a 44-31 loss to the Bay Area Panthers on June 14.
Jordan Jefferson: ‘God blesses us to be a blessing’
June 16, 2025
Jordan Jefferson is more than just a football player, and there’s no question he hasn’t forgotten where he came from.
After a workout in the spring on the NYSA field he used to play on when he was younger, before his days of stardom at Navarre High, Jefferson talked about the importance of giving back to his hometown.
After a workout in the spring on the NYSA field he used to play on when he was younger, before his days of stardom at Navarre High, Jefferson talked about the importance of giving back to his hometown.
Navarre Raiders embrace chance to compete in 7-on-7
June 13, 2025
Whenever Navarre gets a chance to compete against someone else in the summer, the Raiders are going to welcome it.
They played their first 7-on-7 on Thursday, hosting Lighthouse Private Christian Academy.
They played their first 7-on-7 on Thursday, hosting Lighthouse Private Christian Academy.