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Stories by Brian Lester

Stories by Brian Lester

April 20, 2026

Sixteen Navarre athletes signed letters of intent on April 15 at the high school.

April 20, 2026

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.

April 20, 2026

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.

April 20, 2026

I often watch runners in distance races at track meets finish well behind those they are running against.

April 17, 2026

Navarre’s girls lacrosse team is headed back to the regional tournament.

April 17, 2026

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.

April 16, 2026

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.

April 15, 2026

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.

April 14, 2026

Navarre, Pace, Milton and Central all competed in the Santa Rosa County championshp track meet at Gulf Breeze on April 10.

April 13, 2026

Antenney Hemingway will be the first head boys track coach in Soundside history.