It was a huge win, a $10,000 win, for Tracey Sutton, driver of the #12 crate late model at Southern Raceway’s 100-lap race dubbed “The Big One.” After winning, an emotional Sutton thanked his sponsors, friends and family for their support and said the win “meant the world” to him.

George W. Bush was president. Wal-Mart and Whataburger didn’t exist in Navarre. Kelly Clarkson’s “Since You’ve Been Gone” was the number one song. “Happy Feet” was the top grossing film, and “The Office” was the number one show on television. This year’s seniors were 9 or 10 years old and in the fourth grade.

Off to a good start, the Raiders defeated Fort Walton Beach and Mosley in a rare double header on Nov. 1. The pre-season games were played in Fort Walton Beach at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. under cold and blustery conditions. The Raiders won 4-2 over Fort Walton Beach in the morning game and defeated Mosley 2-0 in the afternoon contest.

Navarre reeled off six straight wins to start the 2014 season. Back to back setbacks at the hands of Niceville and Choctaw ruined the chances for an undefeated regular season. Throw in an off week and it had been nearly a month since the football team had experienced a victory on the field. The Dothan Tigers proved to be the perfect elixir for the bad taste in the Raiders’ mouths.

After two regular season games against non-district opponents, the Lady Raiders remain unbeaten