Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Brian Out Loud
November 10, 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of, “Is the FHSAA smarter than a fifth grader?”
In case you haven’t heard, last week during a meeting, the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors voted on a new football playoff format for 2026 and 2027.
In case you haven’t heard, last week during a meeting, the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors voted on a new football playoff format for 2026 and 2027.
Former Raider Hunter Wallace is an All-GSC selection
November 9, 2025
Former Navarre Raider Hunter Wallace has been named an All-Gulf South Conference selection.
Emily (Madril) Sams remains one of best in soccer
November 7, 2025
Emily (Madril) Sams is considered one of the best soccer players in the game and that was further validated by her nomination for the Best FIFA Women’s 11.
It all starts in practice for Navarre Raider boys basketball team
November 7, 2025
New Navarre head boys basketball coach Todd Arasmith was asked about his goals by someone recently.
Yes, wins matter. Everyone loves winning. But it all starts first with achieving the goal of seeing his team practice the right way day in and day out.
Yes, wins matter. Everyone loves winning. But it all starts first with achieving the goal of seeing his team practice the right way day in and day out.
Former Raider Addison Danforth earns All-FCSAA honors
November 6, 2025
Navarre’s own Addison Danforth has had quite a freshman season with the Pensacola State volleyball team.
And on Thursday, the former Raider was named an All-FCSAA selection, earning second-team honors.
And on Thursday, the former Raider was named an All-FCSAA selection, earning second-team honors.
Navarre girls soccer team rolls to win in first game of year
November 6, 2025
Navarre’s girls soccer team knew going in against Crestview Tuesday night that it was the more experienced and talented team.
And the scoreboard showed as much, with the Raiders prevailing 8-0 in a mercy-rule win.
And the scoreboard showed as much, with the Raiders prevailing 8-0 in a mercy-rule win.
Raider boys soccer team using season-opening tie as motivation
November 6, 2025
Navarre’s boys soccer team didn’t lose its first game of the season Tuesday night at the NYSA Soccer Complex.
But the Raiders didn’t win either. They ended up with a 1-1 tie against Escambia and head coach James Baccarini knows his team can learn from the experience.
But the Raiders didn’t win either. They ended up with a 1-1 tie against Escambia and head coach James Baccarini knows his team can learn from the experience.
Raider girls basketball team has depth, talent heading into year
November 5, 2025
Navarre’s girls basketball team has no shortage of depth or talent.
In fact, head coach Abby Fogg believes this might be one of the deepest teams she’s had in her time as the head coach.
In fact, head coach Abby Fogg believes this might be one of the deepest teams she’s had in her time as the head coach.





