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Taking a look at the girls district hoops tournaments

Written by Brian Lester on February 1, 2026. Posted in Sports.

District championships in basketball will be on the line this week as area teams head into their respective tournaments.

Teams get rolling on Monday. Semifinals are Wednesday and championship games are Friday.

Navarre boys basketball team ends regular season on high note

Written by Brian Lester on January 31, 2026. Posted in Sports.

Noah Chin scored late in the fourth quarter, helping to put the finishing touches on Navarre’s 52-44 comeback win over Jay Friday night, his basket sending the student section that adores him into a frenzy.

Chin smiled. Sure, these past four years haven’t been easy. But on this night, he and his fellow Raiders had something to smile about, and it’s clear the direction of the program is trending up.

Taking a look at the boys district hoops tournaments

Written by Brian Lester on January 30, 2026. Posted in Sports.

It’s almost time to hoop it up in the district tournament.

Area boys basketball teams getting rolling with tourney play on Tuesday. Semifinals are Thursday and championship games are Saturday.

Navarre Raider girls hoops team ends regular season with 21 wins

Written by Brian Lester on January 30, 2026. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s shot at 22 wins in the regular season in girls basketball was denied last Thursday night.

In a playoff-like battle against the Jay Royals, the Raiders fell short, 45-41, in a hard-fought game featuring two of the best teams in the state.

All drivers license related exams in Florida to be English only

Written by Staff Reporters on January 30, 2026. Posted in News.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recently announced a change in policy regarding how driver license exams are proctored.

Starting Friday, Feb. 6, all driver license knowledge and skills examinations will be administered exclusively in English. The state also mentioned in a press release that exams must be taken without an interpreter.

Raider girls weightlifting team second in region

Written by Brian Lester on January 30, 2026. Posted in Sports.

Maryah Eddy didn’t get a chance to compete in the weightlifting postseason a year ago because of competitive cheerleading.

But she has made up for lost time, including at the Region 1-3A meet Thursday at Pace, taking home runner-up honors in Traditional while placing third in Olympic.

Regional tourney up next for Navarre Raider girls soccer team

Written by Brian Lester on January 29, 2026. Posted in Sports.

Despite falling in the district tournament earlier this month, the Navarre Raider girls soccer team is headed to the regional tournament once again.

The Raiders (10-9-1) are the eighth seed for the Region 1-6A tourney and play top-seeded Niceville (15-1-1) Thursday night at the Twin Oaks soccer complex. Game time is 6 p.m.

Holley Navarre Water board argues political disclosures, names leaders

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on January 29, 2026. Posted in News.

The Holley Navarre Water System board of directors reorganization meeting is usually a time to determine what committees directors will serve on. This year, the mood was a bit more contentious.

Director Pamela Hardy made a proposal to address ethical issues and potential conflicts arising from political affiliations.

Raider softball team aims to build on last season’s success

Written by Brian Lester on January 28, 2026. Posted in Sports.

A year ago, the Navarre Raider softball team nearly made it to state during a turnaround season.

The Raiders hope to build on that success this year. Head coach Jacqueline Othmani likes what this group has to offer.

Emily (Madril) Sams enjoys big moment with USWNT

Written by Brian Lester on January 28, 2026. Posted in Sports.

What a night it was for former Navarre Raider soccer star Emily (Madril) Sams.

Sams tallied her first international goal and assist for the United States Women’s National Team in a friendly against Chile on Tuesday in Santa Barbara, California.