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VOLLEYBALL New era begins for Navarre volleyball team

By Brian Lester brian@navarrepress.com Michelle Lee is only in her first season with the Navarre volleyball team but already there is a difference in how the program is run.

The players feel as if more is getting done in practice than in past years and they are better prepared for the challenges they will face in the season ahead.

“It’s a lot better this year,”senior Shelby Freese said.

“We feel like we are being taught a lot better. We aren’t where we want to be yet as a team, but we are getting there.”

Fellow senior Nyahsa Frank echoed those thoughts.

“Practices have been a lot more productive. We’re learning a lot more than in the past,”Frank said.“Our coach knows a lot about the ins and outs of the game and is helping us become better players.”

Lee was hired over the summer as the new coach of the Raiders and brings a great deal of experience to the table as a former player and also as director of the Navarre Beach Volleyball Club.

Several of her players are part of NBVC and that has made her transition much easier. And even the players who weren’t familiar with her in the past have embraced her coaching style.

“It’s helped to have a familiarity of how those players play because I’ve seen them in club and they trust in me,”Lee said.“The other players have been very receptive to learning, too. I don’t have to fight for their attention. The team has worked hard and they are excited about the season.”

Because many of the players have experience at the club level, the fundamentals are in place, allowing Lee to focus more on skills and technique, both of which are vital to getting the program back on track.

“A lot of the girls are dedicated to playing year-round, and it is a tremendous help,”Lee said.“I don’t have to focus as much on fundamentals, which allows me to teach other aspects of the game that will help them become better players in the long run.”

Frank will be the first to tell you how different practices are under Lee. The improvement the team has made in a short amount of time is evident.

“Coach knows exactly what she wants us to get done and we’re always working on something,”Frank said.

“We feel confident and we’re looking forward to having a lot of success.”

Expectations have been raised for sure. But while winning is important, Lee wants her team to enjoy the year as well.

“We want to win, but I also want the players to have fun and have a good time this year,”Lee said.“A lot of times players get so caught up in winning that they forget to have fun. It’s important to enjoy the season.”

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2015 NHS Volleyball Schedule Aug. 17: at Milton (Preseason) TBA Aug. 18: at Milton (Preseason) TBA Aug. 25: at Pace JV/Varsity Aug. 26: vs. Washington JV/Varsity Aug. 31: at Pensacola Sept. 3: Crestview

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Cross Country Raiders ready to run for success

By Brian Lester brian@navarrepress.com

and can help out the younger runners.”

Urban said that while many of the runners on her team are new, they have a lot Training for cross country can be a chal- of potential.

In fact, the potential has been evident in lenge in the blazing August heat, but that hasn’t slowed down the Raiders in their practices.

“Most our runners can go 3 miles withpreparation for the season.

“You are fighting the heat at this time of out stopping, and a lot of them can go 6 the year,”Navarre boys head coach Tiffany miles without stopping,”Urban said.“The Mills-Fugate said.“Right now, our big focus summer workouts really broke them in. We is getting everyone in shape again. A lot of don’t have to work too much on building up their pace. They already have it.” them didn’t run over the summer.”

The Raiders wrapped up their time triBut both the boys and the girls have made progress. Girls head coach Mimi Urban als last week, providing the coaches with a talked about it before a practice last week. better idea of who their top runners will be “So far it’s been good,”Urban said.“We heading into the season. The regular seahad seven weeks of summer conditioning son begins Saturday with the Niceville where we did weight training and running. Relays in Niceville.

Expectations are high for both teams The training program has helped a lot. It’s heading into the year. made a huge difference in our times.”

“We run in a really tough district, but our Both teams have a mix of returning and ultimate goal is to get our team to the regionnew runners.

The boys team features only three sen- al,” Mills-Fugate said.

Urban also has a regional appearance for iors (Joshua Soto, Chandler Hersom and Mason Perales) and the girls team has two the team on her mind.

“We want to better than we were last year seniors (Sophia Tucker and Olivia Taylor).

Austin Epstein and Tucker were the lone and take the whole team to the regional,” Urban said.“Sophia was real close to going regional qualifiers last year.

“About half of our team is back and that to state and I know she’s excited about the experience really helps,”Mills-Fugate said. season. She’s going to work hard to get there.”

“The returning runners know what to expect

2015 NHS Boys & Girls Cross Country schedule Aug. 29: Niceville Relays Sept. 5: Mobile Challenge of Champions at Langan Park in Mobile Sept. 10: Gulf Breeze Dual at Tiger Point Sept. 19: JD Mac Invitational at TBD Sept. 26: Gulf Coast Stampede at Escambia County Equestrian Center Oct. 3: TR Miller Challenge at Brewton Middle School Oct. 15: Esca-Rosa County Championship at Escambia County Equestrian Center Oct. 24: District Meet at Pace Oct. 29-31: Regional Meet in Tallahassee Nov. 7: State meet at Florida State University

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The players have responded, on the field and in the weight room.

“A good offseason is pivotal to a successful season,” Jay Walls has the Navarre football program rolling strength and conditioning coach Garrett Bagley said. in the right direction.

“We have guys who are willing to work hard in the Each of his first three seasons as the head coach of weight room and it’s a constant motivator for everythe Raiders has been a successful one. Navarre is 28- one. We also do a lot with teamwork in the weight 10 in that impressive stretch, reaching the state semi- room and that carries over to the field.” finals in 2012 and getting to the second round in 2013 The intensity and duration of the workouts vary and 2014. depending on the time of the year, but the goals of Interest in the program has risen as a result but the those workouts never change. One of the primary past matters little for Navarre in 2015. focuses of workouts is on being able to have the stam“There is a lot of interest to play football because ina to endure the grind of a long season. we’ve had success,”Walls said.“But our history does“Endurance is a big thing,”Bagley said.“We always n’t determine anything for the future. Our guys are tell the guys anyone can start a game, but the imporvery proud of our short tradition that we do have and tant thing is being able to finish it. The sets, the reps, we are going to try and continue it.” the percentages may change (in workouts), but we’re Junior running back Michael Carter is proud of the always keeping them moving. We want the guys to tradition and is following in the footsteps of his broth- stay in shape year-round.” er Dwayne, the program’s all-time leading rusher On the field, the focus is on execution and Walls who helped the Raiders reach the state semifinals constantly reminds his players of its importance. three years ago.

“If you don’t make mistakes, you “It’s a blessing to be a part of it,”Carter said.“I try have a better shot of being sucto lead by example and help the younger guys out so cessful,” Walls said.“I tell the that they can carry on the tradition after we are gone.” players to attack what they do The beat has marched on for the Raiders, who were and not waste their time just 9-3 a year ago, falling 35-14 to Choctaw in the sec- going through the motions. ond round. Getting to the playoffs is a big deal but I want them to get the most the expectations are higher this season, both on the out of every day.” field and off.

Navarre hasn’t hidden “We want to be the best team ever here at Navarre,” the fact that it wants to win Walls said.“The thing we are focused on is how good a state title. A sign on the wall we can be, in the weight room, the practice field, on inside the field house makes Friday nights, in the meeting room and in the class- that goal known. room. I tell our guys let’s be the best in everything we do.”

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But past success doesn’t guarantee anything, and if the Raiders are to achieve their lofty goals, it will take a great deal of hard work to get there.

“It was outstanding what we did last year and the years before that, but now it’s all about what are we going to do now to be successful,”Walls said.“We have to focus on what we have to do to get to where we’ve never been.The bar has been raised high and our guys will have to give everything they have to raise it even higher.”

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Navarre Raiders Head Coach: Jay Walls is in his fourth season at Navarre. He is 28-10 and has guided the Raiders

to three playoff appearances, including a state semifinal trip in 2012.

Looking Back: Navarre was 9-3 last year. Raiders defeated Escambia 44-30 in the opening round of the playoffs before falling 35-14 to Choctaw in the second round.

Top Returning Players: RB Michael Carter (90 carries, 744 yards, 12 touchdowns; 20 catches, 337 yards, 5 touchdowns); WR Jordan Ewing (7 catches, 49 yards, 1 touchdown); WR Octavian Moyer (10 catches, 105 yards); LB Xavier Fernandez (125 tackles); LB Bo Hering (109 tackles); DB Tommy Leggett (99 tackles); DL Anthony Miller (91 tackles); DB Michael Sandle (44 tackles); LB Teddy Harrell (30 tackles); DL Tyler Morton (26 tackles); DL Matt McLeod (18 tackles); DL Chandler Mapoles (17 tackles).

OUTLOOK: Expectations are high for Navarre and the talent is in place to live up to them, especially with a backfield that features the speedy Carter, who already has offers from Florida, Tennessee and Mississippi. Carter also has the ability to make big catches out of the backfield while Jordan Ewing and Octavian Moyer will also be key receiving threats. The offensive line features three returning players, including center Brent Short. The one question mark on the offense is at quarterback, where Cade Adamson, Sage Chambers and Nate Taylor are all vying for the starting job. The defense is anchored by linebacker Xavier Fernandez, who led the team in tackles. Bo Herring brings experience to the linebacker spot. Anthony Miller headlines the defensive front while Tommy Leggett and Michael Sandle will be counted on to keep opposing passing attacks in check. If this team plays up to its potential, a winning season and playoff berth are in the cards for the Raiders.

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Buring, Brittany, 9

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Lynn, Devin, 9

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Freeman, Erin Clare, 11

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McCleery, Makaylah, 10

Brassard, Alyse, 10

Young, Gabrielle, 11

Henry, Julia, 12

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Clark, David, 10

Joyner, Katelynn, 10

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McCullough, Ian, 12

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Meyer, Jacob, 10

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Swimming Swim team features strong leadership, team chemistry

By Brian Lester brian@navarrepress.com Patrick Keele is now a senior on the Navarre swim team and his perspective heading into the year is certainly a lot different from past seasons.

“You see things from a different point of view because now I’m a leader and have to do everything the right way,”Keele said.“You don’t just want to win for yourself.You want the whole team to succeed.”

Success is no doubt on the minds of the Raiders as they prepare to dive into the new season. A total of 41 are on the roster, including 14 seniors, who have stepped up as leaders in practice.

“It’s humbling being able to help teach the younger swimmers and show them what you have learned from being on the team in the past,”senior Jordan Gilliard said.“It’s a really good experience.”

Navarre head coach Mary Moorer said practices have gone well after a grueling two-week tryout session and she is impressed with the way the team has worked together.

“I’m very pleased with the effort,”Moorer said.“The seasoned swimmers have done a great job of pulling along the rookies. The work ethic is great and we also have good team chemistry.”

Chemistry isn’t always easily formed on a team, but sophomore Olivia Sczesny has noticed a difference from last season.

“I feel like the team is a lot closer,”Sczesny said.“We have all bonded and work really well together.”

In terms of swimming, the focus at the moment is on fine-tuning technique.

“That is the main thing,”Moorer said.“You want to make sure they know the strokes so in a meet, they won’t get disqualified. There is nothing worse than seeing the swimmers work so hard and then DQ in an event. Everyone is working hard to improve on their techniques.”

Junior Zach Sutton, who is in his second season as a swimmer, has seen improvement in his technique and his overall speed in the pool.

“I feel a lot faster compared to last season when I was drowning almost every practice because I didn’t know the technique as well,”Sutton said.“I’m hoping to continue to get better and have a chance to go regionals again and hopefully state.”

Moorer said the Raiders went through a rebuilding year last season but seem poised for success. But she said that success hinges on how hard the swimmers are willing to work.

“I can talk about success all day and want it all day, but the swimmers have to want it, too,”Moorer said.“They have to be willing to put in the work each day to make that happen.

Keele is ready to make it happen.

“We’re hoping to have a lot of swimmers get to state,”Keele said. We also want to take the country trophy back from Gulf Breeze.”

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Mary Elizabeth Carothers Rebekah Lee Lydia Kim Jaime Butler Alci Peil

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Jordan Gillard Olivia Sczesny Veronica Hersom Angela Homar-Ortiz Killian Casey Moira Conley

Bekka Boyd Erin Figueroa Sarah Taylor Lauren Robbins Carissa Spessard Bella Carroway

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Brandon Cooper Elis Hines Dylan Hines Zach Sutton Jake White Patrick Keele Brandon Hahn Jimmie Crouse

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Jake Losquadro Miguel Homar-Ortiz Josh Van Drunen Dylan Heppner Andrew Townsend Dylan Porter Connor Phillips Luke Smith

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Chase Woodard Chandler Hersom Hunter Richardson Darian Allen James Blackwood Talon Norris Coach for both teams: Mary Moorer

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Golf Grimes to lead way for young Raider golf team

By Brian Lester brian@navarrepress.com

2015-2016 Boys Golf Schedule Aug. 27: Gulf Breeze at Tiger Point Sept. 1: Pace and Milton at Hidden Creek Sept. 3: Central, Pace, Milton and Gulf Breeze at Tanglewood Sept. 11: Central at Tanglewood Sept. 14: TBA at A.C. Read Sept. 17: Pace and Milton at Stonebrook Sept. 24: TBA at Miracle Strip in Fort Walton Oct. 1: Pace and Milton at Tangelwood Oct. 12-14: District at Seminole Oct. 19-21: Regional at TBA

Aaron Grimes spent a lot of time over the summer preparing for his senior season of high school, playing in various tournaments to sharpen his skills.

The hard work has paid off.

“Being able to play in the summer in tournaments helps out a lot,”Grimes said.“Practice has been going good, too. I’m ready to go.”

Grimes is one of only two returning golfers.

The other is junior Terrell Bunn.

“We have a lot of young guys who are looking to get experience in matches,”first-year head coach Clark Brown said.“We’re putting in a lot of time in practice to get better.”

Having Grimes in the fold will help the young golfers make strides.

“It’s a big help having Aaron back because he is a senior and has a lot of experience,”Brown said.“If he can take over and lead the way, we can be a good team.”

The other members of the team are Chris Lee, Jaymes Eurey, Devin Parnell, Malan Ward, Aaron Hall, Mason Perlman and Ryan Scroggins.

The focus in practice the first couple of weeks has been centered on laying a foundation for success.

“If I can get the younger guys to do the right things fundamentally, they can play well on any course,”Brown said.

Other aspects of practice include working on the short game.

“We typically put in a little more time on the putting green and we also play the course once or twice a week to get ready for a match,”Brown said.

For Grimes, it’s all about using the practice time to be at his best when it matters most. He’s been to the regional tournament twice and is hopeful to make his senior season his best one.

“I want to finish well since it’s my last season of high school golf,”Grimes said.“I’m hoping to go to state this year. That would be awesome.”

As for expectations as a team, the Raiders are aiming for steady improvement week to week.

“We’re going in with an open mind and want to continue to get better. Hopefully by the end of the season we round into form and are playing our best golf,”Brown said.

2015 NHS Boys Aaron Grimes Terrell Bunn Chris Lee Jaymes Ewey Devin Parnell Malan Ward Aaron Hall Mason Perlman Ryan Scroggins Coach Clark Brown

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