Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Raiders have new way to pick game day captains in football
The Navarre Raiders have a new way of selecting game captains for the 2026 season.
Only those players who earned Iron Raider recognition will have a chance to be a captain.
Right on Q: Randolph’s fifth season in IFL comes to a close
Quentin Randolph’s fifth season in the Indoor Football League ended with a playoff loss to the Arizona Rattlers on Aug. 2.
The reigning league champion Vegas Knight Hawks lost 47-36 to the Arizona Rattlers in the first round at home.
Brian Out Loud
Football is just about back. The Kickoff Classics get rolling next week, and the regular season kicks off a week after that.
There are a lot of storylines going into the season.
Game against Navy highlights UWF men’s hoops schedule
A non-conference home game against Navy is among the highlights for the University of West Florida men’s basketball team in its first year as a Division I program.
UWF Argos focused on building a team ahead of first D-I season
Construction is going on around the University of West Florida’s Darrell Gooden Stadium on a Thursday morning in late July and it ties right into what is being built on the field as the Argos prepare for year one in NCAA Division I football.
Former Raider Kenzie England enjoys making a difference
Kenzie England had to medically retire from college basketball after her sophomore year. It wasn’t an easy decision.
Argos announce women’s soccer schedule
The University of West Florida women’s soccer team has 15 matches on its schedule for 2026.
Michael Sandle comes through with big day for ThunderBolts
Michael Sandle had himself a day for the Windy City ThunderBolts on Tuesday night.
The former Navarre Raider tallied four hits in his five at-bats, including a home run, while also driving in three runs as the ThunderBolts beat the Gateway Grizzlies 8-1.
Natalie Busch headed to Division I level for flag football
Natalie Busch is headed North.
The former Navarre Raider flag football standout announced she is playing at Division I Eastern Michigan next season.
Closer look at new era of athletics at UWF
University of West Florida Athletic Director Dave Scott remembers the days of overhearing prospective students on campus tours talk about the Argos going Division I.
At the time, it was just talk. But the goal was to always get there.












