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57 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 1, 2022June 30, 2022 by irishbillsports

57 days to kickoff…

Navarre will get the 2022 High School football season underway when they travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

57 games ago – Navarre 70, American Heritage-Delray Beach 26 (2016)

AH-Delray…14 12 0 0 – 26
Navarre…23 26 14 7 – 70

Navarre set their single game scoring record as Michael Carter rushed for 331 yards on 18 carries and six touchdowns. Michael also added a 91-yard kickoff return for a score. The seven touchdowns by a single player in a game is a school record.

Aaron Mitchell and Cade Taylor led the defense with eleven tackles each.

57th win in school history – Navarre 49, Milton 20 (2010)

Ian Lockwood was fighting for his life (brain tumor) and this would be the last game that he would ever play as a Raider. His Doctor said that he shouldn’t play; but Ian wouldn’t have missed the game for anything. Ian would go out in style as he scored his only two touchdowns in his High School career.

Raiders that have worn #57:
DE Danny Wilson – Class 0f 2004
DL Nick Jolly – Class of 2006
LB Tyler Dearing – Class of 2008
DL Justin Schipani – Class of 2010
DL Dyllan Rogers – Class of 2013
OL Daniel Bost – Class of 2018
LB Nate Hering – Class of 2021

Statistics that involve #57:
57 – assisted tackles in a career – Armani Williams (2007-09)
57 – receptions in a career – Blake Malter (2012-13)
57 – points scored in a game – vs. Catholic (2015)
57 – tackle points in a season – Cade Taylor (2016)
57 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Charlie Alevras (2016)
57 – made extra points in a season – Dante Wright (2016)

Navarre has won 41 of their last 57 games and leads the overall series with American Heritage-Delray Beach, 1-0.

58 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 29, 2022 by irishbillsports

58 days to kickoff…

Navarre will get the 2022 High School football season underway when they travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

58 games ago – Navarre 44, Milton 0 (2016)

Milton…0 0 0 0 – 0
Navarre…10 20 14 0 – 44

Caine Adamson passed for 206 yards and three touchdowns and Michael Carter rushed for 115 yards and a score. Aaron Mitchell led the defense with nine tackles.

58th win in school history – Navarre 51, Escambia 7 (2010)

Navarre improved to 6-1 on the season.

Raiders that have worn #58:
DL Taylor Greene – Class of 2004
LB Brendan Greene – Class of 2007
OL James Coakley – Class of 2011
OL Dontray Noel – Class of 2015
LB Mark Letavish – Class of 2018
LB Mason Mallory – Class of 2021
LB Chase Marsh – Class of 2023

Statistics that involve #58:
58 – solo tackles in a season – Robert Roux (2007)
58 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Marcus Mays (2013)
58 – points scored in a season – Luke Morton (2013)
58 – assisted tackles in a season – Bo Hering (2016)
58 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Cameron Thomas (2017)
58 – points scored in a season – Kevin Taich (2017)
58.5 – tackle points in a season – Jeffery Mattox (2019)
58 – total solo tackles in a career – Grady Kelly (2018-20)
58 – total tackle points in a career – Connor Eastwood (2019-20)

Navarre has won 42 of their last 58 games and lead the overall series against Milton, 12-9.

59 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 28, 2022 by irishbillsports

59 days to kickoff…

The Navarre Raiders will get the 2022 High School football season underway when they travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022,

59 games ago – Navarre 17, Escambia 13 (2016)

Navarre…3 0 7 7 – 17
Escambia…13 0 0 0 -13

Caine Adamson passed for 184 yards and Michael Carter added 118 yards rushing and a touchdown in the come from behind win. Bo Hering led the Raider defense with 14 tackles.

59th win in school history – Navarre 31, Pace 21 (2010)

Navarre ventured into Pace looking for their first win in seven tries against the Patriots. While donning their LiveStrong jerseys, they walked away with just that; their first victory ever against Pace.

Raiders that have worn #59:
OL Phillip Pybus – Class of 2008
DL Andrew Garcia – Class of 2011
OL Chris Hering – Class of 2015 – played at Huntingdon College (AL)
LB Jared Burnham – Class of 2017
LB Patrick Freeman – Class of 2023

Statistics that involve #59:
59 – total tackle points in a season – Damontell Thompson (2013)
59 – solo tackles in a season – Bo Hering (2013)
59 – solo tackles in a season – Thomas Leggett (2014)
59 – total tackle points in a season – Caleb Dale (2016)
59 – total touchdowns in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18) – 2nd All-Time
59 – carries in a season – Joshua Carter (2018)

Navarre has won 43 of their last 59 games and leads the overall series against Escambia, 7-3 (3-0 in the Playoffs).

Game outcomes vs. Escambia:
1999 – Escambia 40, Navarre 20
2009 – Navarre 13, Escambia 10
2010 – Navarre 51, Escambia 7
2014 – Navarre 44, Escambia 30 (Playoffs)
2015 – Navarre 20, Escambia 9
2016 – Navarre 17, Escambia 13
2016 – Navarre 40, Escambia 35 (Playoffs)
2017 – Escambia 35, Navarre 27
2018 – Escambia 37, Navarre 27
2018 – Navarre 50, Escambia 22 (Playoffs)

60 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 27, 2022 by irishbillsports

60 days to kickoff…

Navarre will get the 2022 High School football season underway as they travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

60 games ago – Navarre 42, Pace 28 (2016)

Navarre…14 7 7 14 – 42
Pace…7 7 0 14 – 28

Caine Adamson passed 106 yards (TD) and rushed for 137 yards (2 TDs) and Jordan Williams pitched in 137 yards receiving (2 TDs) in the win. Aaron Mitchell and Nolan Garrett led the defense with nine tackles each.

60th win in school history – Navarre 41, Tate 6 (2010)

Navarre went on the road and found their fifth straight win and first-ever win against the Tate Aggies. They finished up District 1-4A play at 4-1 and qualified for their third playoff appearance.

Raiders that have worn #60:
OL Ben Daughtery – Class of 2001
OL Marco Garcia – Class of 2002
OL Zach Gillium – Class of 2007
DL Tim Coggins – Class of 2009
OL Michael Hill – Class of 2012 – played at Huntingdon College
OL Axel Silva – Class of 2017
OL Lukas Tilz – Class of 2019
DL Joaquin Ravenel – Class of 2020
OL Zack Hicks – Class of 2024

Statistics that involve #60:
60 – solo tackles in a career – Lloyd Heflin (1999-2000)
60 – assisted tackles in a career – Ronnie Wesson (2006-08)
60 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2014)
60 – points scored in a game – vs. Tate (Playoffs – 2016)
60 – solo tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Cameron Thomas (2017-18)

Navarre has won 44 of their last 60 games and leads the overall series against Pace, 13-7 (2-2 in the Playoffs).

2000 – Pace 56, Navarre 21
2001 – Pace 41, Navarre 21
2002 – Pace 55, Navarre 6
2006 – Pace 26, Navarre 7 (Playoffs)
2007 – Pace 55, Navarre 13 (Playoffs)
2009 – Pace 21, Navarre 7
2010 – Navarre 31, Pace 21
2011 – Pace 27, Navarre 23
2012 – Navarre 19, Pace 13
2012 – Navarre 30, Pace 10 (Playoffs)
2013 – Navarre 28, Pace 19
2014 – Navarre 49, Pace 21
2015 – Navarre 42, Pace 27
2016 – Navarre 42, Pace 28
2017 – Navarre 49, Pace 35
2018 – Navarre 49, Pace 30
2018 – Navarre 38, Pace 6 (Playoffs)
2019 – Navarre 34, Pace 0
2020 – Navarre 17, Pace 7
2021 – Navarre 41, Pace 34

61 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 26, 2022 by irishbillsports

61 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

61 games ago – Navarre 48, Fort Walton Beach 6 (2016)

Ft Walton…0 6 0 0 – 6
Navarre…21 13 7 7 – 48

Michael Carter rushed for 172 yards and four touchdowns and Bo Hering led the Raider defense with eight tackles.

61st win in school history – Navarre 34, Gulf Breeze 24 (2010)

Navarre brought home the Publix Beach Bowl Cup for the fourth straight time and in the process recorded their first nine win season in school history and entered the playoffs on a six game winning streak.

Raiders that have worn #61:
DL Rocky Brock – Class of 2001
OL Jonathan Cuthrell – Class of 2004
OL Ryan Molina – Class of 2006
DL Kevin Lopez – Class of 2010
DL Jacob Kendall – Class of 2014 – played at Millsaps College (MS)
OL Garrett Arceo – Class of 2021
OL Jackson Spalla – Class of 2024

Statistics that involve #61:
61 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Dylan Main (2014)
61 – solo tackles in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2014)
61 – solo tackles in a season – Bo Hering (2014)
61 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Tyler Morton (2014-15)
61 – total tackles points in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2016)
61 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Tyson Brown (2016)
61.5 – total tackle points in a season – Grady Kelly (2019)
61 – total tackles for loss (35) & sacks (26) for a career – Grady Kelly (2018-20) – 2nd All-Time

Navarre has won 45 of their last 61 games and leads the overall series against Fort Walton Beach, 9-6.

2003 – FWB 34, Navarre 14
2004 – FWB 21, Navarre 14
2005 – FWB 42, Navarre 7
2006 – Navarre 14. FWB 0
2007 – FWB 6. Navarre 3
2008 – FWB 33, Navarre 0
2009 – FWB 36, Navarre 18
2010 – Navarre 14, FWB 0
2011 – Navarre 35, FWB 14
2012 – Navarre 44, FWB 28
2013 – Navarre 34, FWB 7
2014 – Navarre 49, FWB 13
2015 – Navarre 55, FWB 14
2016 – Navarre 48. FWB 6
2021 – Navarre 28, FWB 6

62 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 25, 2022 by irishbillsports

62 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

62 games ago – Navarre 34, Choctaw 21 (2016)

Navarre…0 14 7 13 – 34
Choctaw…7 14 0 0 – 21

Michael Carter rushed for 128 yards & two touchdowns & Dante Wright had seven receptions for 109 yards & a score. Joshua Carter led the defense with a dozen tackles.

62nd win in school history – Navarre 28, Niceville 7 (Playoffs – 2010)

Navarre won their first playoff game in school history as they went on the road and knocked off Niceville in the Region Quarterfinals. This was the first match-up between these two teams and was Navarre’s first 10-win season.

Raiders that have worn #62:
OL/DL Paul Swartz – Class of 2001
OL John Duke – Class of 2008
DL Daniel Watson – Class of 2010
DL Boston Morgan – Class of 2013
DL Tyler Morton – Class of 2017
OL Michael Waddell – Class of 2022

Stats that involve #62:
62 – solo tackles in a career – Chris Wells (1999-2001)
62 – assisted tackles in a career – Conner Bryan (2002-04)
62 – solo tackles in a career – Walter Hill (2007-08)
62.5 – total tackle points in a season – Damontell Thompson (2012)
62 – assisted tackles in a career – Howie Walker (2012-13)
62 – receptions in a season – Quentin Randolph (2014) – 2nd All-Time
62 – receptions in a career – Quentin Randolph (2014)
62 – total tackle points in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
62 – total points scored in a season – Kyle Chambers (2021)

Navarre has won 46 of their last 62 games and leads the overall series against Choctaw, 9-7.

2000 – Choctaw 44, Navarre 19
2005 – Choctaw 16, Navarre 6
2006 – Navarre 21, Choctaw 14
2007 – Navarre 26, Choctaw 24
2008 – Choctaw 55, Navarre 0
2011 – Choctaw 50, Navarre 47
2012 – Navarre 21, Choctaw 17
2013 – Navarre 35, Choctaw 28
2013 – Choctaw 28, Navarre 21 (Playoffs)
2014 – Choctaw 25, Navarre 15
2014 – Choctaw 35, Navarre 14 (Playoffs)
2015 – Navarre 16, Choctaw 14
2016 – Navarre 34, Choctaw 21
2017 – Navarre 41, Choctaw 24
2018 – Navarre 53, Choctaw 7
2020 – Navarre 50, Choctaw 21

63 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 25, 2022June 24, 2022 by irishbillsports

63 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach on 26 Aug 2022.

63 games ago – Navarre 36, B.T. Washington 20 (2016)

Michael Carter finished the night with 24 carries for 194 yards and five touchdowns and Bo Hering led the Raider defense with eleven tackles.

63rd win in school history – Navarre 20, Pine Forest 18 (Playoffs – 2010)

Navarre travelled to Pine Forest in Week 2 of the State Playoffs, a place that gave them their only loss of the regular season. The Raiders found themselves down late to the Eagles, 18-14, and the home team was driving to seal up the win. Louchiez Purifoy took over that last drive, but when he tried to fight for extra yardage, he fumbled the ball away and the Raiders recovered at their own 10-yard line…setting up Navarre’s 90-yard game winning drive.

With just over two minutes to play, the Raiders were successful on two fourth down conversions (both to Posey) to keep their drive alive. Colton Kane found Brad Leggett wide open across the middle of the field on a 30-yard scoring strike to give Navarre a 20-18 lead and their eighth straight victory; as well as the programs first 11-win season.

Raiders that have worn #63:
OL Mark Hemaseth – Class of 2002
OL Tommy Wiser – Class of 2007
OL Ryan Barton – Class of 2009 – serving in U.S. Air Force
DL Victor Byers – Class of 2011 – played at Belhaven (MS)
OL Adrian Gonzalez – Class of 2023

Stats that involve #63:
63 – assisted tackles in a career – Brandon Williams (2001-03)
63 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2015)
63 – total tackle points in a career – Tyson Brown (2015-16)
63 – total tackles for loss & sacks for a career – Joshua Carter (2015-18) – School Record
63 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Devin Wright (2019)
63 – total tackle points in a season – Bailey Huston (2019)

Navarre has won 47 of their last 63 games and lead the overall series against Washington, 6-0.

2011 – Navarre 28, Washington 7
2012 – Navarre 33, Washington 7
2015 – Navarre 42, Washington 0
2016 – Navarre 36, Washington 20
2017 – Navarre 27, Washington 12
2018 – Navarre 53, Washington 12

64 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 23, 2022 by irishbillsports

64 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

64 games ago – Navarre 41, Pensacola Catholic 13 (2016)

Navarre…21 13 7 0 – 41
Catholic…0 6 7 0 – 13

Michael Carter rushed for 150 yards & four touchdowns to lead the Raider offense. Caleb Dale, Tyson Brown & Lee Jones contributed six tackles each.

64th win in school history – Navarre 28, B.T. Washington 7 (2011)

Navarre…7 0 14 7 – 28
Washington…0 7 0 0 – 7

Dusty Jones passed for 196 yards & three touchdowns & Jay Warren led the defense with 12 tackles.

Raiders that have worn #64:
William McCullough – Class of 2000 – first graduating class
Jonathan Chavers – Class of 2008
OL Niel Tidwell – Class of 2011 – serving in U.S. Navy
OL Colton Mapoles – Class of 2014
OL Bryson Garner – Class of 2019
OL Ryley Vester – Class of 2023

Stats that involve #64:
64 – solo tackles in a career – Virgilio Hunter (2010-11)
64 – receptions in a career – Gatlin Casey (2011-13)
64 – assisted tackles in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2014)
64 – assisted tackles in a career – Aaron Mitchell (2014-15)

Navarre has won 48 of their last 64 games & lead the overall series against Catholic, 13-8.

1998 – Navarre 41, Catholic 40 (5 OT)
1999 – Catholic 35, Navarre 14
2000 – Catholic 35, Navarre 21
2001 – Navarre 21, Catholic 9
2002 – Catholic 27, Navarre 13
2003 – Navarre 31, Catholic 18
2004 – Navarre 14, Catholic 10
2005 – Navarre 21, Catholic 7
2006 – Catholic 20, Navarre 18
2007 – Navarre 38, Catholic 22
2008 – Catholic 37, Navarre 23
2009 – Catholic 32, Navarre 7
2010 – Catholic 42, Navarre 21 *
2011 – Catholic 43, Navarre 24
2012 – Navarre 26, Catholic 0
2013 – Catholic 45, Navarre 22
2014 – Navarre 31, Catholic 21
2015 – Navarre 57, Catholic 14
2016 – Navarre 41, Catholic 13
2017 – Navarre 56, Catholic 35
2018 – Navarre 35, Catholic 7
2019 – Did not play
2020 – Did not play
2021 – Did not play

* Navarre was awarded a win after Catholic had to forfeit the game due to playing an ineligible player.

65 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 22, 2022 by irishbillsports

65 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

65 games ago – Tate 23, Navarre 22 (2OT) – (Playoffs – 2015)

Tate…0 0 7 6 3 7 -23
Navarre…0 7 0 6 3 6 – 22

Hasaan Williams rushed for 176 yards on 33 carries & found the end zone twice and Bo Hering led the defense with 11 tackles, but it was not enough as the Raiders 2015 season came to an abrupt halt in double overtime.

Coach Jay Walls became the all-time winningest coach in school history, when he surpassed Coach Larry Olson’s 30 wins in Week 3.

65th win in school history – Navarre 56, Niceville 33 (2011)

Niceville…14 13 6 0 – 33
Navarre…14 28 0 14 – 56

The night belonged to RB Dwayne Carter as he set the school record for yards rushing (at that time) & rushing TDs in a single game. He finished the night with 307 yards rushing & found the end zone on six different occasions. The six rushing TDs are still a school record (tied with his younger brother, Michael).

WR Brad Leggett pitched in six receptions for 129 yards & the other two Raider scores. The late Devin Colonel led the defense with 15 tackles & David Docarmo was perfect on the night as he went 8-8 on extra points.

Raiders that have worn #65:
OL Stephen Willoughby – Class of 2001
LB Ryan Green – Class of 2004
OL Steven Rannals – Class of 2011 – serving in U.S.M.C.
OL Brandon Herbert – Class of 2018
OL Tyler Colabine – Class of 2021
DL B.K. Kast – Class of 2023

Stats that involve #65:
65 – solo tackles in a season/career – Brian Commissiong (2007)
65 – receptions in a career – Donte’ Rome (2005-06)
65 – assisted tackles in a career – Virgilio Hunter (2010-11)
65 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Dylan Main (2013-14)
65 – tackle points in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2015)
65.5 – tackle points in a season – Lee Jones (2016)
65 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Devin Wright (2020)

Navarre has won 49 of their last 65 games and leads the overall series against Tate, 4-2 (3-1 in the regular season & 1-1 in the playoffs).

66 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 21, 2022 by irishbillsports

66 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

66 games ago – Navarre 35, Niceville 13 (2015)

Navarre completed their first undefeated regular season (10-0), while outscoring their opponents, 392-120.

Niceville…7 6 0 0 – 13
Navarre…7 14 14 0 – 35

Another big game for Hasaan Williams as he rushed for 186 yards and a TD.

66th win in school history – Navarre 42, Crestview 23 (2011)

Crestview…7 10 0 6 – 23
Navarre…14 7 7 14 – 42

Dusty Jones passed for 314 yards (3rd most in Raider history), going 18-28 with 2 TDs. Dwayne Carter continued his hot streak with 145 yards on 20 carries and 3 TDs (giving him 789 yards and 17 TDs in his last four games). Jordan Leggett added 7 receptions for 100 yards and Marquis Hagewood pitched in 6 receptions for 100 yards and a score. Demetrius Brown led the defense with 14 tackles and Jay Warren contributed 10.

Raiders that have worn #66:
OL Mark Coburn – Class of 2006
DL Johnathon Elliott – Class of 2010
OL Drayton Taylor – Class of 2013
OL Austin Bost – Class of 2014 – currently serving in U.S Army
DL Trey Campbell – Class of 2019
OL Marcus Feliciano – Class of 2021
OL Ezekiel Gaska – Class of 2025

Stats that involve #66:
66 – solo tackles in a career – Justin Wilson (2002-04)
66 – points scored in a season/career – Kwamane Howard (2008)
66 – solo tackles in a career – Ronnie Wesson (2006-08)
66 – solo tackles in a career – Elijah Appel (2011-12)
66 – total tackle points in a career – Kyle Arrasmith (2013-14)
66 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Charlie Alevras (2015-16)

Navarre has won 49 of their last 66 games and leads the overall series against Niceville, 8-4 (6-4 in the regular season and 2-0 in the playoffs).