Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Raiders flag football season comes to an end in district tourney
When Leah Jackson picked off a pass in the third quarter and returned it for a touchdown, carving into the Crestview lead, there was hope for a Navarre Raider comeback in a District 1-3A flag football quarterfinal.
UWF Argos to kick off D-I FCS football era at home
A Thursday night under the lights is how the University of West Florida football team’s Division I era will begin.
The Argos are set to host Southern Illinois in their first D-I Football Championship Subdivision game on Aug. 27 at Pen Air Field.
Sixteen Navarre Raiders sign letters of intent
Sixteen Navarre athletes signed letters of intent on April 15 at the high school.
Big day for Navarre Raiders at district track meet
It was a day to remember on the track for Navarre’s boys track team. The Raiders claimed a district championship for the first time in program history on Saturday, claiming the District 1-3A crown at Pine Forest.
On the girls side, the Raiders finished fourth, led by a couple of record-breaking performances from Jade Wright.
Raiders have new opponent for week one of football season
Navarre’s football team has a change to its schedule for 2026.
Instead of playing West Florida Tech, the Raiders will now travel to Tallahassee on Aug. 21 to play Florida High in week one.
Brian Out Loud
I often watch runners in distance races at track meets finish well behind those they are running against.
Raider girls lacrosse team postseason bound once again
Navarre’s girls lacrosse team is headed back to the regional tournament.
Navarre, Pace gear up for district flag football tournament
Navarre and Pace are set to head into District 1-3A flag football tournament play.
The Raiders play Monday at home against Crestview while Pace has a first-round bye and plays host to either Gulf Breeze or Tate in the semifinals on Tuesday.
Raider softball team in good spot heading down the stretch
Navarre’s softball team is poised at the moment to host at least one regional tournament game next month. Maybe two.
The Raiders love the position they are in but know there is more work to be done.
Raider girls lacrosse team has plenty of promise going forward
One day the script will flip for Navarre’s girls lacrosse team and the Raiders will defeat Gulf Breeze to claim a district championship.
For now, the Raiders will have to wait after falling 18-5 to the Dolphins last Tuesday night in the District 1-2A final.

















