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Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 88 Days

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 by irishbillsports

88 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

88 games ago – Navarre 28, Pace 19 (2013)

Raiders (1-2) register their first win of the season at home against the Patriots. Pace controlled the clock for the majority of the game behind a running attack that produced 53 carries for 312 yards and three touchdowns; mainly from Quaide Weimerskirch (32 carries, 232 yards, 3 TDs). But despite this, Navarre was able to pull out the victory behind the passing of QB Matthew Webb and the running of Freshman RB Michael Carter.

Raiders that wore #88:
Earl Alexander – Class of 2000 – currently serving as a Lt Col in the U.S. Air Force
WR Ben Munday – Class of 2004
TE/WR Eric VanBuren – Class of 2006
DE Brian Commissiong – Class of 2008
TE Grant Golombeski – Class of 2011

Statistics that involve #88:
88 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Rocky Brock (1999-2000)
88 – assisted tackles in a career – Jay Warren (2009-12)
88 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
88.5 – total tackle points in a career – Nolan Garrett (2016-17)
88 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
88 – solo tackles in a season – Josh Carter (2018)

Navarre is 70-18 in their last 88 games and leads the overall series against Pace, 12-7.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 89 Days

May 30, 2021 by irishbillsports

89 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

89 games ago – Wakulla 28, Navarre 21 (2013)

Box Score
NHS…0 14 0 7 – 21
WHS…7 7 6 8 – 28

The Raiders (0-2) traveled to Crawfordville for the first time and found themselves in a back and forth game with the War Eagles. The playing surface was a little saturated from an earlier storm that had blown through, but that didn’t stop the air attacks of Wakulla’s Feleipi Franks and Navarre’s Matt Webb. Both would turn in outstanding performances, but it was the War Eagles who scored late in the fourth quarter to pull out the win.

Raiders that wore #89:
WR Connor Cordero – Class of 2018

Statistics that involved #89:
89 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Kris Metcalf (2000-02)
89 – solo tackles in a career – T. J. Williams (2003-05)
89 – total tackle points in a career – J. R. Milioti (2004-05)
89.5 – total tackle points in a career – Lee Jones (2015-16)

Navarre 71-18 in their last 89 games and the series with Wakulla is tied at 1-1.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 90 Days

May 29, 2021 by irishbillsports

90 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

90 games ago – Catholic 45, Navarre 22 (2013)

Box Score
CHS…12 6 7 20 – 45
NHS…7 8 0 7 – 22

The Raiders (0-1) started the season at home against the Crusaders. What was a tight game at the half with Navarre trailing 18-15; the home team would let the second half get away from them as Catholic cruised to the victory.

Raiders that wore #90:
TE/DE David Maddox – Class of 2004
DL Reggie Stalker – Class of 2007
DL Brian Langston – Class of 2009
DL Zach Smith – Class of 2010
DL Zamir Jones – Class of 2016
P Kyle Hickman – Class of 2018 – playing at Huntingdon College (AL)
DL TJ Pemberton – Class of 2021

Raider currently wearing #90:
DL B.K. Kast – Class of 2023

Statistics that involve #90:
90 – solo tackles in a career – Devin Colonel (2009-12)
90 – points scored in a season – Chris Williams (2018)

Navarre is 71-19 in their last 90 games and leads the overall series against Catholic, 13-8.

Navarre Raider Leaders – Receptions

May 28, 2021 by irishbillsports

Navarre Raider All-Time Leaders

Receptions in a Career
1 – Bradley Leggett – 118
2 – Jordan Leggett – 117
3 – Dante Wright – 112
4 – Chris Weaver – 97
5 – Tyler England – 92
6 – Michael Carter – 74
7 – Michael Pettus – 67
8 – Donte Rome – 65
9 – Gatlin Casey – 64
10 – Quentin Randolph – 62

Receptions in a Season
1 – Chris Weaver – 67
2 – Quentin Randolph – 62
3 – Bradley Leggett – 55
3 – Jordan Leggett – 55
5 – Tyler England – 51

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 91 Days

May 28, 2021 by irishbillsports

91 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

91 games ago – Gainesville 62, Navarre 26 (2012 Semi-State)

Box Score
GHS…13 15 13 21 – 62
NHS…0 0 19 7 – 26

The Raiders (12-2, 5-0) hopes for a trip to the State Finals got off to a rocky start in the first half as they trailed 13-0 after one and 28-0 at the half to the Purple Hurricanes. Navarre would get a little closer in the third and cut the lead to 41-19; but would not get any closer as Gainesville would pull away in the fourth quarter, ending the Raiders 11 game winning streak.

While completing his first year at the helm, Coach Jay Walls led the Raiders to their first ever 12 win season and their first Region Title. Navarre outscored their opponents (374-258) in 2012.

Former Raider that wore #91:
DL Malachi Sager – Class of 2020

Statistics that involve #91:
91 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Cameron Thomas (2017-18)

Navarre Raiders Class of 2013:
TE Jordan Leggett
DB Johnny Robinson-Pettus
WR Mikul Smith
WR Matt Privette
DB/KR/PR Nick Benton
RB/WR Dwayne Walls
DB Kody Kelley
DB Elijah Appel
RB Jay Warren
DB Jacob Fitchett
LB Devin Colonel
OL Marvin Darby
DL Jacob Kendall
OL Drayton Taylor
DE Joel Fry
OL Tyler Schmitt
DL/OL Boston Morgan
DL Dyllan Rogers
DL/OL Mitch Posey
LB Jonathon Shaw
LB Jessie Holmes
DL Mason Mikul
QB Robby Miller
WR Alex Eastwood
QB/LB Andrew Rieves

Navarre is 71-20 in their last 91 games and trail in the series against Gainesville, 1-0.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 92 Days

May 27, 2021 by irishbillsports

92 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

92 games ago – Navarre 28, Columbia 21 (2012 Playoffs)

Box Score
CHS…0 14 7 0 – 21
NHS…14 7 0 7 – 28

The Raiders (12-1, 5-0) got off to a really quick start in the Class 6A Region 1 Final against the Tigers and future NFL star lineman, Laremy Tunsil. Nick Benton returned the opening kickoff 85 yards for a score and Navarre would add another touchdown to take a 14-0 lead after one. The lead would jump to 21-0 in the second before Columbia would put 14 points on the board before halftime to cut the game to 21-14.

The Tigers tied it up in the third at 21-21, so the game would be decided in the fourth quarter. The Raiders went on to score the only points of the fourth for their first ever Region Title in school history and ran their winning streak to 11 straight games.

Former Raiders that have worn #92:
DL Stephen Bates – Class of 2017
DL Brandon Wangerin – Class of 2020
DL Skyler Newcomb – Class of 2021

Statistics that involve #92:
92 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Andre Mahone (2000-02)
92 – solo tackles in a career – Armani Williams (2007-09)
92 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Victor Byers (2009-10)
92 – receptions in a career – Tyler England (2018-19) – 4th All-Time

Navarre is 71-21 in their last 92 games and lead the overall series against Columbia, 1-0.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 93 Days

May 26, 2021 by irishbillsports

93 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

93 games ago – Navarre 20, Milton 12 (2012 Playoffs)

The Raiders (11-1, 5-0) went into hostile territory and pulled out a hard fought win against the Panthers. With the victory, Navarre won their tenth straight game; which gave them a chance to host their first ever Region title game against Lake City Columbia.

No former Raiders have wore #93:

93 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Chris Wells (1999-2001)
93 – total tackles (solo/assists) 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 are 72-21 in their last 93 games and leads the overall series against Milton, 12-8.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 94 Days

May 25, 2021 by irishbillsports

94 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

94 games ago – Navarre 30, Pace 10 (2012 Playoffs)

The Raiders (10-1, 5-0) stayed at home in the first round of the State Playoffs and knocked off the Patriots for the second time on the season. Winning streak rises to nine straight games.

Raiders that have wore #94:
DL Isaac McCoy – Class of 2017
DL Paul Schultz – Class of 2020

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

Navarre is 73-21 in their last 94 games and leads the overall series against Pace, 12-7.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 95 Days

May 24, 2021 by irishbillsports

95 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

95 games ago – Navarre 28, Gulf Breeze 14 (2012)

The Raiders (9-1, 5-0) finished the regular season with their eighth straight win and their sixth straight over the Dolphins in the Publix Beach Bowl Cup. The nine wins tie for the second most wins in a regular season for Navarre.

Raiders that wore #95:
DL Alex Gilchrist – Class of 2019 – went to Culver-Stockton
LB Shane Bristol – Class of 2021

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

Navarre is 74-21 in their last 95 games and leads the overall series against Gulf Breeze, 14-8.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 96 Days

May 23, 2021 by irishbillsports

96 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

96 games ago – Navarre 28, Mosley 13 (2012)

Box Score
Mosley…7 0 0 6 – 13
Navarre…7 7 7 7 – 28

The Raiders (8-1, 5-0) defense held the Dolphins to 177 total yards (92 passing/85 rushing) on the night. With the win, they garnered the top spot in District 2-6A and secured their fourth trip to the State Playoffs…winning streak now stands at seven.

Raider that wore #96:
DL Jacobi Smith – Class of 2019

Current Raider wearing #96:
DL Nicholas Ducati – Class of 2023

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)
96 – total tackles (solo/assists) – Grady Kelly (2018-20) – also contributed 25 sacks and 35 TFL
96 – points scored in a career – Jaden Rivera (2019-20)

Navarre is 75-21 in their last 96 games and the overall series with Mosley is tied, 2-2.