Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
With love of soccer renewed, Kerns ready to play at PSC
July 7, 2025
Kennedy Kerns is staying local for college soccer as the former Navarre standout will play at Pensacola State this fall.
She’s thankful for the chance to play the game at the next level after dealing with challenges during her high school career.
She’s thankful for the chance to play the game at the next level after dealing with challenges during her high school career.
Next stop for Cailyn Cooke is Valdosta State
July 3, 2025
Cailyn Cooke put together an impressive sophomore softball season at Gulf Coast State, earning all-region and all-state honors as one of the top hitters at the junior college level.
Now, the former Navarre Raider is taking her talents to NCAA Division II Valdosta State, which plays in the highly competitive Gulf South Conference.
Now, the former Navarre Raider is taking her talents to NCAA Division II Valdosta State, which plays in the highly competitive Gulf South Conference.
Navarre’s EZ Gaska announces where he will play college football
July 3, 2025
Navarre’s EZ Gaska looked into his options before finally making a decision on where he’d play college football.
Gaska announced in early June he was committing to NCAA Division III Capital, which is part of the Ohio Athletic Conference.
Gaska announced in early June he was committing to NCAA Division III Capital, which is part of the Ohio Athletic Conference.
Roman Marshall has more experience, feeling more confident
July 2, 2025
For Roman Marshall, being a year older and having another year of experience under his belt has made a difference for him at quarterback.
Marshall is headed into his senior season with the Navarre Raiders.
Marshall is headed into his senior season with the Navarre Raiders.
Opening business full circle moment for Grady and Eliana Kelly
July 1, 2025
Grady Kelly is best known for making tackles on a football field, his wife, Eliana, cheering him on.
Together, the Navarre High alumni are tackling a new business in their hometown.
Together, the Navarre High alumni are tackling a new business in their hometown.
Miller headed to Southern Mississippi for cheerleading
July 1, 2025
Emily Miller first learned about the cheer program at the University of Southern Mississippi while at a camp with the Navarre Raider cheer team.
That sparked an interest in school and she signed with the Golden Eagles in the spring.
That sparked an interest in school and she signed with the Golden Eagles in the spring.
South Alabama hosting 2026 conference track meet
June 30, 2025
South Alabama will host the 2026 Sun Belt Conference track meet.
UWF women’s hoops team selected for tourney at Disney
June 30, 2025
The University of West Florida women’s basketball team will play at Disney World in November.
The Argos have been selected for the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Showcase scheduled for Nov. 20-23.
The Argos have been selected for the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Showcase scheduled for Nov. 20-23.
Michael Sandle named player of week in Frontier League
June 30, 2025
Michael Sandle is making quite the impression with the Windy City Thunderbolts and has been named the Frontier League Player of the Week.
Brian Out Loud
June 30, 2025
I realize we are at the point where, if there was an eighth day added to the week, college football would be played on it.
I just don’t understand why NCAA Division II has to jump on the ship. Is it too much to ask for D-II to avoid playing college football games on Friday nights?
I just don’t understand why NCAA Division II has to jump on the ship. Is it too much to ask for D-II to avoid playing college football games on Friday nights?