At the end of her post-game talk with the team late last Tuesday evening in the outfield of Hensley Stadium, Navarre head softball coach Kelly Hayes opened the floor up to Caitlin Tilton, the lone senior.

For four years Tilton has been an integral part of the Raider softball program, a starter since her freshman year, making big catches in centerfield and delivering clutch hits in key moments.

Jeff Lindgren returned to Pensacola earlier this month after a stint with Triple-A Jacksonville and looked sharp despite a 6-3 loss to the Mississippi Braves.

Lindgren went six innings and struck out six. He gave up two runs on three hits as the Blue Wahoos wrapped up their two-week road swing with a 6-6 record.

Rachel Leggett was the state runner-up a year ago in the high jump. On Saturday in Gainesville, she’ll take aim at a championship.

Leggett is one of five Navarre Raiders who qualified for the 4A state track meet this weekend at the University of Florida.

That familiar sound of pads popping along with the potential on display after a big throw or tough catch helped usher in the start of another spring practice for the Navarre Raiders.

Head coach Jay Walls said spring ball is a continuation of the work the players have put in since the season ended last November.