Dante Wright has a new home as a college football player.

But forget that he will play out East this fall at Temple instead of out West where he’s been the last few years as a wide receiver for Colorado State.

Emily Madril spent a little time two summers ago working with players from Navarre United at a camp. She was still at Florida State at the time.

Now the Navarre alum is in her first year as a pro with the Orlando Pride and is taking that connection with the local soccer club to another level.

With one swing of the bat Michael Sandle absolutely crushes the pitch fired at him. He sends the ball screaming over the wall in left and then rounds the bases at Greater Nevada Field in Reno as if it was no big deal.

Sandle has hit home runs before in his career. In high school. In college. Even in the pros. But this one is different for the Navarre alum.

On a wind-swept Monday in May, the dust on the practice field kicked up often as offensive and defensive linemen battle in the trenches and running backs and receivers make plays, Navarre’s football team is back at it with the start of spring football.