Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Raider Game Day! Navarre set for first official home game
September 12, 2025
Navarre’s football team has been focused on blocking out the noise for nearly two weeks now.
On Friday night, the Raiders hope to make some noise and win their first game of the year when they face off against Mosley at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
On Friday night, the Raiders hope to make some noise and win their first game of the year when they face off against Mosley at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
Izzy Zach shares mental health battle, emphasizes hope exists
September 11, 2025
Gold medals sometimes only tell half the story, and 2025 Navarre High graduate Izzy Zach knows that all too well.
A state champion weightlifter two years in a row for the Raiders, as well as a national level lifter with 3P Gym in Pace, Zach opened up in the spring in an Instagram post about her own mental health battle.
A state champion weightlifter two years in a row for the Raiders, as well as a national level lifter with 3P Gym in Pace, Zach opened up in the spring in an Instagram post about her own mental health battle.
Navarre High NJROTC remembers Sept. 11 with ceremony
September 11, 2025
With a blue sky above on a sun-splashed day, much like that tragic September morning nearly a quarter of a century ago, Navarre High NJROTC held its annual remembrance ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
McDonald turns in another strong performance for Raider golf team
September 10, 2025
Jaya McDonald continues her impressive start to the season, shooting a 37 to earn medalist honors at a tri-match with Pace and Gulf Breeze on Tuesday afternoon at Hidden Creek.
Addison Danforth enjoying opportunity to play volleyball at PSC
September 10, 2025
Addison Danforth said Pensacola State’s volleyball program was on her radar when she was considering options at the next level.
Now that she is with the Pirates, the former Navarre Raider is confident she made the right decision.
Now that she is with the Pirates, the former Navarre Raider is confident she made the right decision.
Navarre swim team won’t have use of YMCA pool last part of season
September 9, 2025
Navarre’s swim team won’t have use of the Pullum YMCA pool for the last half of its 2025 season.
Due to significant maintenance scheduled to take place starting in early October, the Raiders are looking into other options.
Due to significant maintenance scheduled to take place starting in early October, the Raiders are looking into other options.
Navarre’s Brody Bruce off to strong start to cross-country season
September 8, 2025
Brody Bruce picked up his speed a little bit as he finished out his race at the Gulf Coast Stampede on Sept. 6 at the Escambia County Equestrian Center.
Bruce called the late burst a false push, but figured it couldn’t hurt to run a little harder with the finish line in sight.
Bruce called the late burst a false push, but figured it couldn’t hurt to run a little harder with the finish line in sight.
Roundup: Raider girls cross-country team shines at Stampede
September 8, 2025
Navarre’s girls cross-country team came through with a win in the varsity race of the Gulf Coats Stampede on a hot Saturday morning at the Escambia County Equestrian Center in Pensacola.
Adalynn Curtis led the way for the Raiders, placing sixth overall in a competitive field with a time of 22:09.40.
Adalynn Curtis led the way for the Raiders, placing sixth overall in a competitive field with a time of 22:09.40.
Brian Out Loud
September 8, 2025
We get too caught up at times with recruiting and the pressure of getting noticed.
I get it. Everyone wants to play at the next level. It’s the dream. And there’s nothing wrong with dreaming big.
I get it. Everyone wants to play at the next level. It’s the dream. And there’s nothing wrong with dreaming big.