Fueled by strong performances across the board, including championship efforts by three lifters, the Navarre Raiders earned a runner-up finish as a team in Olympic and traditional at the FHSAA District 1-3A boys weightlifting meet Monday at Pace.


Josh Wilson, Roan Strom and Yalal Mustafa all secured individual championships in their respective weight classes while a host of other Raiders placed in the top three.

Navarre’s boys lacrosse team went into spring break with a little momentum, winning two of three, including a 24-1 win over Pensacola on March 13.


With a 4-6 record, the Raiders have matched last season’s win total and are two wins shy of matching the program record for wins in a season.

Navarre’s girls lacrosse team is in position to make the regional tournament for the first time as its in the top eight of the Region 1-2A rankings.


The Raiders are fourth in the region and 18th in the state.

Yalal Mustafa says a quick prayer before stepping onto the platform at the Navarre Invitational  earlier this month for his latest lift. He then proceeds to crush the attempt.


It’s another highlight in what has been a good second year of weightlifting for the Navarre Raider standout, who has had to get used to quite a bit inside and outside the athletic world.