Navarre Raiders in district title driver’s seat
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
This was a Navarre team doubted when the season began. A team not expected to do much based on some of the players it lost, be it through graduation or the unofficial high school transfer portal.
Yet here the Raiders were on a Friday night in late October, on the road against a tough Pace team, proving people wrong again.
‘A little reverse sweep action’ carries Navarre volleyball team into district title match
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Navarre head volleyball coach Ryan Davenport hunched over in a huddle late in Tuesday’s wild District 1-6A semifinal against Pace.
His body language said it all. This match had taken a lot out of him as he watched his Raiders will their way back from a two-game deficit to put themselves on the brink of a remarkable comeback win.
First Baptist Church of Navarre gathers in prayer for peace in Middle East
Written by Kaitie Kiger on . Posted in Faith.
The Bible commands believers to pray without ceasing, and that’s exactly what First Baptist Church of Navarre (FBCN) did October 11 in their sanctuary.
A lot on line for Navarre, Pace in district showdown
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The official rivalry games for Navarre and Pace are next week when the Raiders take on Gulf Breeze and the Patriots battle Milton.
But the game that might carry the most weight is Friday night when Navarre and Pace square off with the District 1-4S title and automatic berth to the playoffs on the line.
Five in a row! Navarre extends win streak with convincing district win over Milton
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Charlie Cottrell and Jaxson Spalla jogged with an orange Gatorade bucket in hand, doing their best to catch up to head coach Jay Walls, who was making his way through the handshake line.
But as they attempted to dump ice water on their elated coach, who had just notched a milestone win in his career at the helm of the Navarre Raiders, Walls thwarted the effort.
Another milestone win for Navarre’s Jay Walls
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Jay Walls won his 100th game as the head coach of the Navarre Raider football team Friday night.
He got that milestone victory in impressive fashion as the Raiders rolled past District 1-4S foe Milton 51-14 at Hurley Manning Field.
Navarre comes together for third annual Challenge 22
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It’s estimated 22 veterans die by suicide every day. To raise awareness of veterans suicide and PTSD, American Legion Post 382 hosts Challenge 22 event.
Navarre claims county swim championship
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Navarre and Pace finished first and second, respectively, in the overall standings at the Santa Rosa County Swim Meet Thursday at the Pullum YMCA. Milton took fourth.
The meet took place on a chilly and sometimes rainy afternoon, with swimmers huddling up in an effort to stay warm, wearing blankets and jackets, but there was also plenty of energy as they cheered on their teammates in a tightly contested meet.
Sweep success for Navarre Raiders in match against Catholic
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Addison Maddux checked into the game with the Navarre Raider volleyball team on the brink of another win.
A player who has seen limited playing time as a freshman on varsity, she was given her moment to shine as Julia Irmen set the ball in the air and Maddux hammered home the match-winning kill to finish out a sweep of Catholic on the road.






