NWF's Walker inducted into state Hall of Fame
Walker is in his tenth season leading NWF, his eighth in his second stint in Niceville.
He has won six Panhandle Conference titles, three FCSAA Region VIII Championships, and two NJCAA Championships.
Walker was an overtime heartbreaker away from a third national title in four seasons at NWF this past season.
The Lady Raiders are currently 23-1, the top-ranked team in the Panhandle Conference, and the No. 2 ranked team in the NJCAA.
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