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Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 92 days

May 21, 2020 by irishbillsports

92 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

92 games ago – Navarre 21, Choctaw 17 (2012)

After four weeks on the road, the Raiders (5-1, 2-0) returned home to the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium. This game was nip and tuck the whole way through, but somehow they managed to pull out a victory against their District foe. This was their fourth straight win.

After moving Andrew Rieves from LB to QB, the senior was finally starting to get his legs underneath himself and he had a lot of help in the backfield from senior Jay Warren, who was leading the ground attack. Warren would end up with the second most rushing yards in a season in Raider history with 1,832 and he also produced 20 touchdowns.

Former Raiders that have worn #92:

DL Stephen Bates – Class of 2017

DL Brandon Wangerin – Class of 2020

92 – total tackles in a career – Andre Mahone (2000-02)

92 – solo tackles in a career – Armani Williams (2007-09)

92 – total tackles in a career – Victor Byers (2009-10)

92 – receptions in a career – Tyler England (2018-19)

Navarre leads the overall series against Choctaw, 8-7.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 93 days

May 20, 2020 by irishbillsports

93 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

93 games ago – Navarre 26, Pensacola Catholic 0 (2012)

Raiders (4-1, 1-0) headed to Pensacola to take on the Crusaders; this was their fourth straight week that they went on the road. The defense stood tall in this game for their only shutout on the season. This was their third of eleven straight wins.

No former Navarre Raiders have worn #93:

93 – total tackles in a career – Chris Wells (1999-2001)
93 – total tackles in a career – Josh Nicdao (2006-07)
93 – tackle points in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2014)

Navarre’s final rankings according to Max Preps for 2012:

Nationally – #254
State – #17

Raiders lead overall series against Catholic, 13-8.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 94 days

May 19, 2020 by irishbillsports

94 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

94 games ago – Navarre 35, Niceville 28 (2012)

Raiders (3-1, 1-0) ventured into hostile territory for the third straight week and pulled out a tight District win against the Eagles. This was their second of eleven straight wins.

Former Navarre Raiders that have worn #94:

DL Isaac McCoy – Class of 2017
DL Paul Schultz – Class of 2019

94 – total tackles in a season – Howie Walker (2013)
94 – losses in Raider history

Navarre leads overall series against Niceville, 8-3.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 95 days

May 18, 2020 by irishbillsports

95 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

95 games ago – Navarre 19, Pace 13 (2012)

Raiders (2-1) hit the road for the second of four straight weeks. Navarre would take the lead after one, 6-0. The Patriots put one on the board in the second and the game went to the half tied at 6. Both teams scored in the third and the game went to the fourth tied at 13. Raiders pulled it out in the fourth to win their first of eleven straight games.

Former Navarre player that has wore #95:

DL Alex Gilchrist – Class of 2019 – Culver-Stockton (MO)

95.5 – total tackle points in a career – Justin Guilmette (2002-04)
95 – total tackle points in a career – Frank Willis (1999-2001)
95 – solo tackles in a career – Brandon Williams (2001-03)

Navarre leads overall series against Pace, 11-7.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 96 days

May 18, 2020May 17, 2020 by irishbillsports

96 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

96 games ago – Pensacola 25, Navarre 24 (2012)

Raiders (1-1) hit the road for the first time in 2012. One thing I remember from this game…the scoreboard was damaged and time had to be kept on the field. It seemed like the second quarter lasted forever and eventually Navarre would end up suffering their only loss of the regular season.

Former Raider that has worn #96:

DL Jacobi Smith – Class of 2019

96.5 – total tackle points in a career – Virgilio Hunter (2010-11)
96 – total tackle points in a career – Ronnie Wesson (2006-08)
96 – solo tackles in a career – Demetrius Brown (2010-11)
96 – solo tackles in a career – Johnny Robinson-Pettus (2010-12)
96 – points scored in a season – Hasaan Williams (2015)

Navarre trails the overall series against Pensacola, 2-0.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 97 days

May 18, 2020May 16, 2020 by irishbillsports

97 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

97 games ago – Navarre 33, Washington 7 (2012)

Raiders (1-0) win at home in Head Coach Jay Walls first game at the helm. Navarre jumped out to a 26-0 lead at the half and cruised to the victory.

Former/Current Raiders that have wore #97:

DL Chandler Mapoles – Class of 2016
DL Mitchell Hunt – Class of 2019 – currently at Harding University
OL/DL Jordan Moon – Class of 2021

97 – receptions in a career – Chris Weaver (2005-07)
97 – solo tackles in a career – Spencer Clark (2000-03)
97 – solo tackles in a career – Conner Bryan (2002-04)
97 – solo tackles in a career – Shane McMaster (2008-10)
97 – total tackle points in a season – Joshua Carter (2017)

Navarre leads the overall series against the Wildcats, 6-0.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 98 days

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 by irishbillsports

98 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

98 games ago – Navarre 32, Gulf Breeze 0 (2011)

Raiders (5-5, 3-2) finished the 2011 season on the road against their Santa Rosa County rival. After a scoreless first quarter, the offense put it together and scored 32 straight points in the shutout for their fifth straight win against the Dolphins.

This would be the last game coached by Chad Lashley. He would finish his tenure at 22-21 overall; but most importantly, he guided the Raiders to their first two playoff wins in school history and their first ever Region Final.

Dusty Jones passed for 169 yards in the game and finished the season with 2,315 yards passing and 17 TDs (2,503 yards/19 TDs in his career).

Dwayne Carter rushed for 212 yards and 2 TDs in the game to run his season total to 1,317 yards and 22 TDs (3,021 yards/42 TDs in his career). Dwayne’s 6 TDs in a game in 2011 is tied for first all-time and his yardage and rushing TDs rank second all-time in Navarre history.

Brad Leggett hauled in 5 receptions for 86 yards and a score finishing his season with 768 yards on 55 catches and 9 TDs (118 receptions/1,743 yards/20 TDs for his career). Brad is currently the Raider record holder for career receptions with 118 and his 20 TD receptions rank second all-time.

Jay Warren led the defense in the game with 10 tackles (8 solo/2 assists) and Connor Brantley added 2 sacks. Additionally, Johnny Robinson-Pettus would his finish his career with 121 tackle points.

Navarre outscored their opponents 329-275 in 2011.

No players have wore #98…

Raiders lead overall series against Gulf Breeze, 13-8.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 99 days

May 14, 2020 by irishbillsports

99 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

99 games ago – Mosley 49, Navarre 20 (2011)

Raiders (4-5, 3-2) went on the road to Panama City for their last District game of the season. With a win, Navarre would have put themselves in a three way tie for the District Title. But, the Raiders found themselves down 35-14 at the half and were unable to stop the misdirection offense of the Dolphins. Mosley finished the night with 370 yards rushing on 54 carries and 6 touchdowns and picked off Dusty Jones four times in the win.

Jones still threw for 263 yards and 2 TDs. Marquis Hagewood hauled in 6 receptions for 112 yards and a score and Jordan Leggett added 4 receptions for 105 yards and a TD in the loss.

Jay Warren led the defense with 17 tackles (10 solo/7 assists), Demetrius Brown with 10 (8 solo/2 assists) and Virgilio Hunter contributed 10 tackles (4 solo/6 assists) as well.

Former Raiders that wore #99:

DL/TE Brent Gallrein – Class of 2007
DL Jonathon Coleus – Class of 2009
K Marcus Winebrenner – Class of 2012
DL Anthony “The Unit” Miller – Class of 2016 – Played at Allan Hancock CC (CA)
DL Jordan Jefferson – Class of 2019 – currently at West Virginia

99 – solo tackles in a career – John Blatz (2005-06)

Overall series with Mosley is tied at 2-2.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 100 days

May 13, 2020 by irishbillsports

100 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

100 games ago – Navarre 35, Fort Walton Beach 14 (2011)

Raiders (4-4) went on the road and jumped out to 28-14 lead at the half against their District opponent. The defense did the rest in the second half for the victory.

Dusty Jones finished the game with 296 yards passing on 21-29 with a TD and 2 picks. Dwayne Carter led the way on the ground as he rushed 174 yards on 17 carries with 3 TDs. (963 yards, 20 TDs in last 5 games). Brad Leggett finished the night with 9 receptions for 112 yards and a score.

On defense, Demetrius Brown produced 12 tackles (10 solo/2 assists/3 Ints), Jay Warren with 12 tackles (5 solo/7 assists/sack) and Devin Colonel with 10 (3 solo/7 assists). David Docarmo went 5-5 XPs.

100 – total tackles in a career – Justin Wilson (2002-04)

78-22 record in their last 100 games.

Navarre leads over series against Fort Walton Beach, 8-6.

Navarre’s Jeremiah Chavis-Mhoon receives first offer

May 12, 2020 by irishbillsports

Navarre Raider offensive lineman Jeremiah Chavis-Mhoon received his first collegiate offer this morning from Albany State (GA). Jeremiah is a rising senior and will be a third year starter for Navarre this Fall.

Albany State is a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in Division 2. They finished as the Conference runner-up the last two years. In 2018, they suffered a 50-23 loss to Miles College and also lost to the Golden Bears in 2019, 21-6.