Izzy Zach came into the high school weightlifting season with high expectations and riding the momentum of a successful summer.
Zach, a reigning state champion for the Navarre Raiders, went to nationals and the Pan Am Games over the summer as a competitor for 3P Gym out of Pace.
Michael Carter made enough of an impression in the final few weeks of the regular season for the Arizona Cardinals to sign him through the 2025 season.
The former Navarre Raider was called up off the practice squad in week 16 against the Carolina Panthers and took on the lead running back role due to injuries.
Lacey Riley’s 3-pointer fell through the net and Jaleah Jones scored inside moments later as Navarre pulled within six points of Pace in a District 1-6A showdown Tuesday night.
Once down double digits, it was a game again and the Raiders had belief they could rally for a win with under two minutes to play.
The new year is the perfect time for new beginnings. What better time to commemorate a fresh start for the beautiful waterfront restaurant directly to the west of Navarre Park. In the past, this location has had many names, but now under new ownership of Tommy Gialamas, Emerald Waterfront is here to stay.
Navarre’s boys basketball team seemed to be in control of the game at halftime of a District 1-6A battle with Pace on Friday night.
The Raiders led by 10 and had momentum on their side. Their lead had dwindled to two going into the fourth, but rather than let it be a case of ‘here we go again,’ the Raiders responded and grinded out a 35-30 victory over the Patriots.
You may have heard the expression, ‘It takes a village.’ At Navarre High School, the saying is true, as various members of the school community contribute to the overall school environment. This includes volunteers.
Special Olympics Florida recently announced the winners of several awards, each recognizing a person or organization who has gone above and beyond to help Special Olympics reach more people and fulfill its mission of ensuring people with disabilities are treated with respect and given opportunities to compete in athletics.
One of the awards, the Marilyn Grigsby Award, was awarded to Navarre High School for more than a decade of support for Special Olympics Florida in Santa Rosa County. According to Special Olympics Florida, the Marilyn Grigsby Award recognizes organizations that provide sustained service, leadership, and impact over five years or more.
Holley Navarre Middle School Assistant Principal Peter Della Ratta is leaving the school district to become the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at John Melvin Christian College in Pace. The college is only a few years old and is still going through the accreditation process.
In his new role, Della Ratta is responsible for tending to the college’s academic affairs, assisting in handling the business of the college, and helping coach the school’s burgeoning baseball program.
Navarre Beach will have a renewed look in 2025 thanks to crews working on the Navarre Beach renourishment project, which is being done to alleviate the effects of erosion on the beach by adding sand on the beachfront.
Navarre’s boys soccer team has a strong senior class that has played a big role in the Raiders’ impressive start to the 2024-25 season.
Fifteen are on the roster and many of them remember the lean years of the program, which won a combined five games over a two-year stretch before winning 10 games last season.
