Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Justin Mann named head men’s hoops coach at UWF
January 8, 2024
The interim tag has been removed for Justin Mann at UWF as he has officially been named the head coach of the Argos’ men’s basketball team.
Hailey Neely and her dad make a great team as coaches
January 8, 2024
During her time as a high school athlete at Navarre, Hailey Neely always knew her dad, J.R., would be in the stands watching her compete.
Now, the two are on the same side of the athletic world, both coaches with the Raider girls basketball team.
Navarre alum Grady Kelly commits to Florida State
January 7, 2024
Grady Kelly is headed back to Florida.
The Navarre alum announced Sunday was committing to the Seminoles after making an official visit to Florida State over the weekend.
The Navarre alum announced Sunday was committing to the Seminoles after making an official visit to Florida State over the weekend.
DiGiorgio enjoying first season of varsity soccer
January 7, 2024
Bradley DiGiorgio is in his first full season of varsity soccer with the Navarre Raiders and is enjoying the opportunity to contribute.
Navarre rolls past Vikings in rain-soaked soccer game
January 6, 2024
Rain poured down and the wind blew hard, and yet the Navarre Raider girls soccer team battled through it all against Fort Walton Beach for their third consecutive win Friday night.
From double digit deficit to 2 OT victory for the Navarre Raiders
January 6, 2024
‘Just like football’ chants rang through a gymnasium engulfed in energy, the fired-up student section referencing the thrilling Beach Bowl win Navarre enjoyed over Gulf Breeze during football season.
Now, here was the basketball version of the Raiders, at one point down 20, holding a lead with a couple of minutes to go, smiling knowing they were on their way to a victory that once seemed so unlikely.
Now, here was the basketball version of the Raiders, at one point down 20, holding a lead with a couple of minutes to go, smiling knowing they were on their way to a victory that once seemed so unlikely.
First set of FHSAA regional rankings are out for basketball
January 5, 2024
The FHSAA released its first set of regional rankings this week for boys basketball. The top eight teams at the end of the season will make the regional tournament, with district champions earning an automatic berth.
McConnell feels right at home teaching amid the chaos
January 5, 2024
Her nameplate says chaos coordinator. Her real name is Tami McConnell.
And for the second time in her education career, McConnell is Navarre High’s teacher of the year.
Party of 3! Jonah Forrest sets 3-point record
January 4, 2024
Jonah Forrest was in a zone Wednesday night against the Catholic Crusaders, and that led to new school record for 3-pointers made in a game.
It’s official! Jordan Jefferson declares for NFL Draft
January 3, 2024
Jordan Jefferson is going pro.
The Navarre alum made the announcement official this week, declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft Tuesday night.
The Navarre alum made the announcement official this week, declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft Tuesday night.















