Two Raider Baseball players ink with four-year schools
11/17/08 - Two NWF State Baseball players took full adavantage of the early signing period by making their college choices before the 2009 season. Creede Simpson and Caleb Strickland have selected their future destinations, with Simpson signing with Auburn University and Strickland inking with the University of South Alabama.
Charvez Davis signs with Alabama
11/14/08 - The NWF State Men's Basketball program continues to produce outstanding players that go on to showcase their talents at major Division I programs. The latest product from the Raiders is Charvez Davis, who signed with the University of Alabama on the first day of the early signing period, November 12th.
Women's Hoops gets off to a great start
11/07/08 - Although the Lady Raiders will be making their home debut for the 2008-09 season this weekend, they have already begun their winning ways by capturing a 93-51 victory over Andrew College in Cuthbert, GA Tuesday night. The Bart Walker era could not have started any better as his team cruised from the very beginning. The game unfolded exactly like Coach Walker intended it to with the Lady Raiders playing superb defense and getting easy baskets off of turnovers from Andrew. In fact, NWF State's defense got 26 steals, an unbelievable number that hopefully continues throughout the year. Defense creating offense is perhaps the most effective way to ensure a teams success over the opposition, which is why it is so heavily emphasized in Walker's system.
Men's Basketball impresses in debut, continues homestand
11/07/08 - The Raiders picked up right where they left off last year, dominating their opponent in every phase of the game. NWF State crushed the visiting Atlanta Metro squad 98-68 by turning in a dizzying array of athleticism, defense, and red-hot shooting. From the opening tip the Raiders were the aggressor, applying a full-court pressure defense that set the tone for the entire game. NWF's efforts on the defensive end forced 21 Atlanta Metro turnovers, creating easy scoring opportunities for every position on the floor. This is an area where the NWF State coaches feel they have improved from a year ago, their defensive versatility. The Raiders will look to continue stifling their opponents this weekend in the Quality Inn Classic.
Men's Basketball looking to make big impression in '08-'09
10/31/08 - For the past eight months, Raider fans have been asking themselves one question as they anticipate another exciting year of NWF State basketball: How will the Raiders replace that incredible sophomore class that won 27 games and lost only 4 last season? Well, the best way to do it is through recruiting, which is why the Raider faithful should feel very good about this year. Entering his twelfth season as NWF State head coach, Bruce Stewart put together one of the top recruiting classes in the country this offseason to ensure the continued success he has enjoyed throughout his entire career. Now, as the season is set to begin, the 2008-09 Raiders will look to create their own legacy much like those special sophomores did the past two years.
A new era begins for NWF State Women's Hoops
10/31/08 - Perhaps one of the most anticipated aspects of the upcoming Raider athletic season is the debut of first year head women's basketball coach Bart Walker and his Lady Raiders. Everyone is buzzing with excitement about what Coach Walker's first team at Northwest Florida State College is going to look like. Well, here's a little insight. Bart Walker's brand of basketball is simple, yet incredibly effective and entertaining: Full-court pressure defense, a fast-break offense, and quick, athletic players at each position that can really run the floor. And this style of play is proven, as Coach Walker has led his teams to three state championships and three Elite 8 appearances in the National Tournament during his eight seasons combined at Hiwassee and Chattanooga State. So it's no mystery why Raider fans are so fired up to catch a glimpse of 2008-09 Lady Raiders.
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