Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Navarre Raiders represent at area all-star soccer game
February 28, 2025
The Navarre Raider soccer programs were well-represented at the Pensacola Sports Association All-Star games on Thursday.
Cici Buffalino, Natalie Busch, Bre Smith, Rory Curtis, Taylor Armstead and Tyra Uwizeyimanna played in the girls game while Ryan Evans, Mateo Soto and Nathan McGovern played on the boys all-star team.
Cici Buffalino, Natalie Busch, Bre Smith, Rory Curtis, Taylor Armstead and Tyra Uwizeyimanna played in the girls game while Ryan Evans, Mateo Soto and Nathan McGovern played on the boys all-star team.
Navarre’s Jacari Thomas chooses college close to home
February 28, 2025
Jacari Thomas is going home.
The Navarre Raider football standout is getting the chance to do it after signing with Detroit Christian Community College.
The Navarre Raider football standout is getting the chance to do it after signing with Detroit Christian Community College.
The latest on Navarre alum Emily (Madril) Sams
February 27, 2025
Navarre alum Emily (Madril) Sams competed with the United States Women’s National Team in the SheBelieves Cup this past week.
Rainwater excited about chance to cheer in college
February 27, 2025
Lillie Rainwater made a little history when she signed a letter of intent last month to cheer for John Melvin Christian College (JMCC) in Pace.
Raider softball team opens year on high note
February 26, 2025
It all changed in the bottom of the sixth inning for the Navarre Raider softball team Tuesday night.
Down a run to Northview in their season opener, the Raiders went off for seven runs, an outburst that proved to be the difference in a 9-3 victory.
Down a run to Northview in their season opener, the Raiders went off for seven runs, an outburst that proved to be the difference in a 9-3 victory.
Only way to go for Navarre baseball team is forward
February 26, 2025
While it hasn’t been the easiest start to the season for the Navarre Raider baseball team, the players have stayed focused on the task at hand and refuse to be deterred.
The Raiders are 2-5 through their first seven games, with both wins coming against Pine Forest.
The Raiders are 2-5 through their first seven games, with both wins coming against Pine Forest.
Strom has higher expectations for this weightlifting season
February 26, 2025
Roan Strom didn’t expect to make it to the 3A state weightlifting meet a year ago, but he found a way.
Navarre hoops standout wraps up first season at Alfred State
February 25, 2025
Navarre’s Darius Cunningham Jr. has wrapped up his first season of college basketball at Alfred State.
Cunningham finished the year as the third-leading scorer on the team, putting up 8.8 points per game to go along with 4.6 rebounds per contest.
Cunningham finished the year as the third-leading scorer on the team, putting up 8.8 points per game to go along with 4.6 rebounds per contest.
Buffalino earns opportunity to play in state all-star game
February 25, 2025
You can’t talk about Navarre soccer over the last four years without mentioning the name Cici Buffalino.
She’s been a consistent star for the Raiders over her career.
She’s been a consistent star for the Raiders over her career.
Brian Out Loud
February 24, 2025
Take a look at the results of the girls state weightlifting meet from Valentine’s Day weekend in Lakeland and it’s clear this area still dominates in the sport.