Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Raider girls soccer team rings in new year with a win
January 3, 2026
Faith Lowe’s game-winning goal against Prairieville was a perfect example of actions speaking louder than words.
She heard talk from the opposition during the Navarre Raiders’ game against the Hurricanes to ring in 2026 and silenced it with a shot near the midway point of the second half, ultimately securing a 2-1 victory.
She heard talk from the opposition during the Navarre Raiders’ game against the Hurricanes to ring in 2026 and silenced it with a shot near the midway point of the second half, ultimately securing a 2-1 victory.
A look at latest FHSAA regional soccer rankings
January 2, 2026
Navarre’s girls soccer team is just outside the top eight in the latest FHSAA regional rankings.
The boys team is also outside the top eight at the moment.
The boys team is also outside the top eight at the moment.
Navarre’s girls basketball team ranked among best in state
January 1, 2026
Navarre’s girls basketball team is ranked in the top five in the region and state in the first set of Region 1-6A rankings.
The Raiders are third in the region and fifth in the state in 6A and are having a stellar season so far, sitting at 12-2 through 14 games.
The Raiders are third in the region and fifth in the state in 6A and are having a stellar season so far, sitting at 12-2 through 14 games.
See where area athletes have committed or signed to for college
December 31, 2025
Area junior and senior athletes are starting to commit to schools to continue their athletic careers in college. Some have even signed already.
UWF football team finishes in top 10 in final poll
December 29, 2025
The University of West Florida football team finished ninth in the final AFCA Division II Coaches poll.
Year in Review: State champs and more highlight 2025
December 29, 2025
Izzy Zach authored one of the best stories of 2025, repeating as a state champ. Josh Wilson won his first ever weightlifting crown.
Navarre’s girls soccer team reached the Sweet 16 and the Raider softball team nearly punched a ticket to state.
Navarre’s girls soccer team reached the Sweet 16 and the Raider softball team nearly punched a ticket to state.
Two is better than one for Navarre’s Makayla and Maleeya Brammer
December 29, 2025
Maleeya and Makayla Brammer are a little extra competitive.
Being twin sisters helps fuel the fire.
Being twin sisters helps fuel the fire.
Bagley shares thoughts on new-look football district
December 26, 2025
Navarre head football coach Garrett Bagley took time earlier this month to share his thoughts on the district set up for the next two years.
He’s good with the way it looks, as it is mostly unchanged from the previous two years. The only addition is Niceville.
He’s good with the way it looks, as it is mostly unchanged from the previous two years. The only addition is Niceville.
Quick look ahead for Navarre Raider winter sports teams
December 23, 2025
January marks the final full month of the winter sports season and it’s a time of the year when everything matters a little more.






