Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Raider softball team aims to build on last season’s success
January 28, 2026
A year ago, the Navarre Raider softball team nearly made it to state during a turnaround season.
The Raiders hope to build on that success this year. Head coach Jacqueline Othmani likes what this group has to offer.
The Raiders hope to build on that success this year. Head coach Jacqueline Othmani likes what this group has to offer.
Check out the latest FHSAA regional boys basketball rankings
January 28, 2026
The final set of regional rankings for the regular season are out and Milton checks in as the highest-rated team in our coverage area.
Emily (Madril) Sams enjoys big moment with USWNT
January 28, 2026
What a night it was for former Navarre Raider soccer star Emily (Madril) Sams.
Sams tallied her first international goal and assist for the United States Women’s National Team in a friendly against Chile on Tuesday in Santa Barbara, California.
Check out the latest FHSAA regional girls basketball rankings
January 27, 2026
The final set of regional rankings for the regular season are out and several area teams are in great spot heading into the district tournament.
Navarre, Jay and L.E.A.D. Academy are all going to be top seeds for their respective district tournaments based on their regional ranking.
Navarre, Jay and L.E.A.D. Academy are all going to be top seeds for their respective district tournaments based on their regional ranking.
LPCA temporarily halting high school football program
January 26, 2026
Lighthouse Private Christian Academy will not have high school football in 2026.
The school announced it plans to focus on enhancing facilities, training, equipment and staffing needs, and aims to bring back the sport in 2027.
The school announced it plans to focus on enhancing facilities, training, equipment and staffing needs, and aims to bring back the sport in 2027.
Raider boys soccer season ends in district semifinal round
January 26, 2026
Navarre’s boys soccer season ended Friday with a 4-0 loss to Niceville in the semifinal round of the District 1-6A tournament at the Ashton Brosnaham Complex in Pensacola.
Check out list of area FHSAA regional weightlifting qualifiers
January 26, 2026
Regional girls weightlifting meets are set to take place this week and there is no shortage of area lifters who will compete for the right to go state.
Pace hosts the Region 1-3A meet on Thursday, with the host Patriots, Navarre and Milton all competing there. Jay and Central head to North Bay Haven on Friday for the Region 1-1A meet.
Brian Out Loud
January 26, 2026
Year 11 is almost officially in the books for me.
This Thursday marks my work anniversary and it’s hard to believe more than a decade has gone by since my move to Florida.
This Thursday marks my work anniversary and it’s hard to believe more than a decade has gone by since my move to Florida.
Everette Alford lands new head football coaching position
January 23, 2026
Everette Alford has landed his new job as a football coach.
The former Lighthouse Private Christian Academy head coach will take on the same role at Port St. Lucie.
The former Lighthouse Private Christian Academy head coach will take on the same role at Port St. Lucie.
District tourney ends in heartbreak for Raider girls soccer team
January 23, 2026
As Pace celebrated a thrilling victory Thursday night, several of the Navarre soccer players gathered around their goalie after a penalty kick shootout dashed the Raiders’ hopes of playing for a district championship.
















