The quicker Eagles’ pesky defense and balanced attack led Pine Forest to a 52-27 district win against the host Navarre Raiders on Thursday, Jan. 3. Despite the lopsided loss, Raiders’ coach Greg Boozer said his team had improved since a 68-17 loss to the Eagles in Pine Forest.
When a team registers the best season in program history, post-season awards are to be expected. The Navarre High School Raiders football team, which finished 12-2 and won the school’s first region championship, hasn’t gone unnoticed by regional and statewide media.
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce announced its committees and board of directors for 2013. Cheryl Chant, co-owner of Juana’s Pagodas and Sailors’ Grill, will be the executive committee chairman, replacing John Hays. Hays will serve as the past chairman on the board. Jim Taylor will serve as the chair elect, Regina Carter will be vice chairman and Tim Wyrosdick will act as treasurer.
A father and son connected once again at the Hurlburt Field Air Park on Dec. 28. Kim Carmean traveled from West Virginia to see and touch the C-47 that his father flew over Normandy during World War II.
Joshua Santos of Navarre had a smile could light up the room, according to his mom Lisa Santos. She described him as captivating, with a warm heart. He loved everybody. His smile and his giving nature will forever be remembered by his family and friends.