Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Navarre Raider soccer teams set for district tournament
January 20, 2025
The District 1-6A soccer tournament brackets are set, with action scheduled to get underway on Thursday.
Navarre’s boys and girls soccer teams are both seeded second and get a bye in the opening round. Pace’s boys soccer team will host Milton in a tourney opener while the Milton girls will host Pace.
Navarre’s boys and girls soccer teams are both seeded second and get a bye in the opening round. Pace’s boys soccer team will host Milton in a tourney opener while the Milton girls will host Pace.
Brian Out Loud
January 20, 2025
Let the story of Michael Carter provide a valuable lesson to all young athletes out there who aspire to one day be the best they can be in their respective sports.
Carter is a former Navarre Raider running back, the best in school history to be exact, and he just finished up his fourth year in the NFL.
Carter is a former Navarre Raider running back, the best in school history to be exact, and he just finished up his fourth year in the NFL.
Erickson ready to build on last season’s lacrosse success
January 19, 2025
Leland Erickson made quite the impression during his freshman year on Navarre’s varsity lacrosse team.
He led the team in goals, finding the back of the net 26 times and also dished out 17 helpers.
He led the team in goals, finding the back of the net 26 times and also dished out 17 helpers.
Rachel Hester set for final season with Flagler softball team
January 18, 2025
Former Navarre Raider Rachel Hester is gearing up for her final season of softball at Flagler.
Hester has 26 wins in her collegiate career with the NCAA Division II school and has struck out more than 200.
Hester has 26 wins in her collegiate career with the NCAA Division II school and has struck out more than 200.
Navarre dominates Milton; sets sights on district tourney run
January 17, 2025
Navarre head boys soccer coach James Baccarini gathered his team together for a photo late Thursday night after the Raiders dominated Milton 5-0 in their regular season finale at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
Kennedy Kerns keeps friend on her mind during soccer season
January 16, 2025
Navarre Raider Kennedy Kerns has played this soccer season with her mind partly on the sport she loves and also on a friend who means so much to her.
Autumn Davenport was in a car accident in July and suffered a traumatic brain injury. She has been recovering since then, making positive progress.
Autumn Davenport was in a car accident in July and suffered a traumatic brain injury. She has been recovering since then, making positive progress.
Raiders aim to get back on track after loss to Mosley
January 15, 2025
With the first half winding down and Navarre’s girls soccer team in need of a goal, Natalie Busch delivered.
The senior standout scored off an assist from Lulu Kerns as the Raiders tied their game against Mosely up at 1-1 on a chilly Tuesday evening at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
The senior standout scored off an assist from Lulu Kerns as the Raiders tied their game against Mosely up at 1-1 on a chilly Tuesday evening at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
100 wins and counting for Navarre’s Abby Fogg
January 15, 2025
Abby Fogg sent text messages to some of her former players, thanking them for playing a part in getting her to a milestone win in her coaching career.
Fogg won her 100th game as the head coach of the Raider girls basketball team Tuesday night, with Navarre grinding out a 38-34 road win over a Milton team that has been on a roll this year.
Fogg won her 100th game as the head coach of the Raider girls basketball team Tuesday night, with Navarre grinding out a 38-34 road win over a Milton team that has been on a roll this year.
Brian Out Loud
January 14, 2025
It’s getting tougher to play the recruiting game as a high school athlete.
Between the transfer portal, Name Image and Likeness deals and roster limits at the Division I level that all but eliminate walk-on opportunities, athletes in high school who dream of one playing a college sport are finding it tougher to find a home.
Between the transfer portal, Name Image and Likeness deals and roster limits at the Division I level that all but eliminate walk-on opportunities, athletes in high school who dream of one playing a college sport are finding it tougher to find a home.