Month: May 2023

95 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Alex Gilchrist
Shane Bristol
95 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
95 games ago – Navarre 21, Crestview 0 (2014)
 
Navarre…7 14 0 x – 21
Crestview…0 0 0 x – 0
 
Mother Nature got the best of this night. In the third quarter, with the Raiders up 21-0, a lightning storm struck the Crestview area and sent everyone home early.
 
Matthew Webb was impressive in two plus quarters as he went 11-16, for 172 yards and 2 TDs, as well as rushing eight times for 70 yards. Michael Carter added 78 yards rushing to lead the Raider ground attack. Quentin Randolph led all receivers with 61 yards on two receptions. Xavier Fernandez led the defense with 9 tackles.
 
95th win in school history – Navarre 35, Gulf Breeze 0 (2014)
 
Navarre…14 0 14 7 – 35
Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 0 – 0
 
Matthew Webb passed for 309 yards and 2 TDs and Tyrell Courtney pitched in with four receptions for 104 yards and a score in the win. The Raider defense held the Dolphins to 152 yards of total offense on the night (151 yards passing/1 yard rushing).
 
Raiders that wore #95:
DL Alex Gilchrist (Class of 2019) – went to Culver-Stockton
LB Shane Bristol (Class of 2021)
DL Demarcus Taylor (Class of 2022)
 
Statistics that involve #95:
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 73-22 in their last 95 games and lead the all-time series against Crestview, 12-7.

96 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Jacobi Smith
Nick Ducati
96 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
96 games ago – Navarre 49, Pace 21 (2014)
 
Navarre…21 28 0 0 – 49
Pace…14 0 7 0 – 21
 
QB Matthew Webb only completed four passes in the game, but two of them went for scores (Quentin Randolph/TJ Woodberry) and RB Michael Carter found the endzone on two of his four carries en route to a 112 yard performance. Michael Sandle returned a punt for a TD and Luke Morton converted on all seven of his extra points in the route.
 
96th win in school history – Navarre 44, Escambia 30 (Playoffs – 2014)
 
Raiders fell behind 17-7 at the half, then outscored the Gators in the second half, 37-13. Matthew Webb threw for 183 yards and two TDs and also contributed 132 yards rushing on 13 carries and three scores. Xavier Fernandez led the defense with 16 tackles.
 
Raiders that wore #96:
DL Jacobi Smith (Class of 2019)
DL Nick Ducati (Class of 2022)
DL Marquise Taylor (Class of 2025)
 
Statistics that involve #96:
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) – on top of that he contributed 25 sacks and 35 tackles for loss.
96 – points scored in a career – Jaden Rivera (2019-20)
96.5 – total tackle points in a season – Devin Wright (2021)
 
Navarre is 74-22 in their last 96 games and leads the overall series over Pace, 14-7.

97 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Chandler Mapoles
Mitchell Hunt
Jordan Moon
Elijah Kuiper
97 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
97 games ago – Navarre 42, Wakulla 41 OT (2014)
 
Wakulla…14 6 7 8 6 – 41
Navarre…0 9 13 13 7 – 42
 
On a night when the Raiders ground attack was pretty much nonexistent, they only trailed at the half, 20-9. So, Navarre headed to the locker room and knew it was time to change up the game plan.
 
As for the War Eagles, future Florida Gator QB Feleipe Franks finished the night, 13-26 passing for 266 yards & four TDs. His favorite target was future FSU WR, Keith Gavin (5 rec, 127 yards, 2 TDs). Wakulla also managed to rush for 219 yards.
 
Navarre went to air for a school record 472 yards from three different individuals; Matthew Webb (24-46, 378 yards, 4 TDs), Octavien Moyer (1-1, 80 yards, TD) & Caine Adamson (1-1, 10 yards, TD). They fought and clawed their way back and tied the game at 35, sending it to overtime.
 
The Raiders scored in the first overtime and converted the extra point. The War Eagles scored as well, but instead of going for the tie, the War Eagles coaching staff decided to go for two and the win. Franks called his own number, but the Raiders defense stuffed him just short of the goal line for the win.
 
Thomas Leggett led the Raiders defense with 10 tackles and an interception on the night. Levonte Geisser had a pick as well.
 
97th win in school history – Navarre 43, Dothan 22 (2015)
 
Navarre…7 10 13 13 – 43
Dothan…0 12 3 7 – 22
 
RB Michael Carter finished the night with 231 yards on 24 carries and 3 TDs.
 
Raiders that 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) – FHSAA Weightlifting Champion
TE Elijah Kuiper (Class of 2023)
 
Statistics that involve #97:
97 – receptions in a career – Chris Weaver (2005-07) – 4th All-Time
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 – tackle points in a career – Nolan Lematrie (2009-10)
97 – tackle points in a season – Joshua Carter (2017)
97 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Jeffery Mattox (2018-19)
 
Navarre is 75-22 in their last 97 games and is tied in the series with Wakulla at 1-1.

98 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Michael Carter
98 days (14 weeks) to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
98 games ago – Navarre 31, Catholic 21 (2014)
 
Navarre…0 14 7 10 – 31
Catholic…0 7 7 7 – 21
 
Sophomore RB Michael Carter rushed for 155 yards on 18 carries and found the endzone twice. QB Matthew Webb completed 8-14 passes for 118 yards and two scores.
 
98th win in school history – Navarre 57, Catholic 14 (2015)
 
Catholic…0 7 0 7 – 14
Navarre…23 13 14 7 – 57
 
Junior RB Michael Carter had 13 carries for 235 yards and 4 TDs in the blowout win over the Crusaders.
 
No players have wore #98 on varsity for Navarre.
 
Statistics that involve #98:
98 – total tackle points in a career – Michael Hagewood (2005-06)
98 – total tackle points in a career – Walter Hill (2007-08)
 
Navarre is 76-22 in their last 98 games and leads the overall series against Catholic, 13-8.

99 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Brian Brushmeyer
Jonathan Coleus
Marcus Winebrenner
Anthony Miller
Jordan Jefferson
Lemmy Wilson
Isaac Cole
99 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
99 games ago – Choctaw 28, Navarre 21 (Playoffs – 2013)
 
Choctaw…7 7 14 0 – 28
Navarre…0 13 0 8 – 21
 
In the first meeting of the season, the Indians built up a 28-0 lead, only to see it slip away in the second half in a 35-28 loss. Choctaw jumped out to 14-13 lead to the half, then tacked on 14 unanswered in the third quarter to stretch the lead out to 15 and never really looked back. The Raiders would cut it to seven in the fourth, but that would be as close as they would get, ending their season at 7-5.
 
99th win in school history – Navarre 42, Booker T. Washington 0 (2015)
 
Navarre…14 21 0 7 – 42
B.T Washington…0 0 0 0 – 0
 
Unfortunately, in this contest the Raiders lost the services of Michael Carter for the remainder of his junior season due to an injury in the second quarter. But, Hasaan Williams would be the next man up and he helped lead Navarre to their first undefeated regular season.
 
Players that wore #99:
Bryan Brushmeyer (Class of 2003)
Brett Gallrein (Class of 2007)
Jonathan Coleus (Class of 2009) – served in U.S. Navy
Marcus Winebrenner (Class of 2012)
Anthony Miller (Class of 2016) – played at Allan Hancock CC (CA)
Jordan Jefferson (Class of 2019) – currently playing at LSU
Lemmy Wilson (Class of 2022)
Isaac Cole (Class of 2023) – currently playing at Huntingdon College (AL)
 
Statistics that involve #99:
99 – solo tackles in a career – John Blatz (2005-06)
99 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Hunter Crowder (2021)
 
Navarre is 77-22 in their last 99 games and lead the all-time series against Choctaw, 9-7.

100 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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HC Chad Lashley
100 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
100 games ago – Navarre 24, Milton 17 (Playoffs – 2013)
 
Navarre…10 7 7 0 – 24
Milton…0 7 7 3 – 17
 
Raiders won the first meeting between these two teams back on 27 September, 19-0. They would go on to knock off Milton for the second time on this night to improve to 7-4. Navarre will face off against Choctaw in the Region Semifinals.
 
100th game in Raider history – Navarre 20, West Florida Tech 3 (2008)
 
With the victory, Head Coach Chad Lashley recorded his first win at the helm of the Navarre program.
 
Statistics that involve #100:
100 – total tackles in a career – Justin Wilson (2002-04)
100 – yards receiving in a game – Jordan Leggett – Crestview (2011)
100 – yards receiving in a game – Marquis Hagewood – Crestview (2011)
100 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Bo Hering (2014)
 
Navarre is 77-23 in their last 100 games and lead the overall series against Milton, 13-9.

101 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Howie Walker
101 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
101 games ago – Navarre 34, Gulf Breeze 24 (2013)
 
The Raiders went on the road and won their 7th straight game against the Dolphins.
 
QB Matthew Webb found WR Gatlin Casey for a 45-yard TD and rushed for a 32-yard score as well and Freshman RB Michael Carter contributed a 23-yard touchdown. Even LB Howie Walker got in the scoring column as he returned an interception 59 yards for a TD to help Navarre finish the regular season at 6-4.
 
Statistics that involve 101:
101 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season/career – Kody Kelly (2012)
101.5 – total tackle points in a season/career – Nick Gill (2013)
101 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Lee Jones (2015-16)
101 – yards receiving in a game – Chris Williams – Escambia (2018)
101 – yards passing in a game – Hunter Pfeister – Niceville (2022)
 
Navarre is 78-23 in their last 101 games and lead overall series against Gulf Breeze, 15-9.

102 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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102 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
102 games ago – Davidson (AL) 24, Navarre 21 (2013)
 
After a steady rain fell in the Panhandle most of the day; the skies cleared as the Raiders (5-4, 2-0) traveled to Mobile for the first time to play the Warriors at Ladd Peebles Stadium. This was the first game since the 2001 season that they faced off against an opponent outside the State of Florida.
 
Navarre had a chance to win or tie the game on their final drive late in the fourth quarter, but unfortunately they came up short deep in Davidson territory.
 
Navarre is 7-3 all-time against teams from the State of Alabama.
 
Statistics that involve 102:
102 – points scored in a season – Michael Carter (2014)
102 – yards passing in a game – Caine Adamson – Tate (2016)
102 – yards rushing in a game – Chris Williams – Pace (2018)
 
The Raiders are 79-23 in their last 102 games and have lost the only meeting against the Warriors.

Helmet is courtesy of FloridaHSFootball.com.

103 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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103 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
103 games ago – Navarre 35, Choctaw 28 (2013)
 
Prior to the game, the Raiders retired Ian Lockwood’s #10 – the only number to be retired in Navarre history.
 
With the hopes of a District title on the line, the Raiders were about to accomplish something that had never been done before in school history…back to back District titles. Early on in the second quarter, those dreams were slowly fading as they fell behind 28-7.
 
Matthew Webb would find Gatlin Casey from 8-yards out to cut the lead to 28-14 going to the intermission. The lead was then cut to seven when Webb found John Graczyk on a 30-yard strike on 4th and 8. While still in the third quarter, Webb knotted the game up at 28 with a 34-yard scamper.
 
The Raiders defense did their part as they held the Indians scoreless over the last two and a half quarters of the game. Webb would then lead the offense on a 89-yard fourth quarter drive, culminating with a 5-yard run by Casey to give Navarre their second straight District title.
 
Statistics that involve 103:
103 – total tackle points in a career – Kevin Moore (1999-2000)
103 – receiving yards in a game – Tremain Barnes – West Florida (2006)
103 – total tackles (58 solo/45 assists) in a season/career – Robert Roux (2007)
103 – passing yards in a game – Kyle Chambers – Tate (2021)
103.5 – total tackle points in a career – Sebastian Melendez (2019-21)
 
Navarre is 79-24 in their last 103 games and lead the overall series against Choctaw, 9-7.

104 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Navarre Raiders
104 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
104 games ago – Niceville 26, Navarre 0 (2013)
 
After winning four straight games, the Raiders couldn’t get their offense moving against a very staunch Eagles defense. Navarre falls to 4-3 on the season.
 
Niceville…6 6 7 7 – 26
Navarre…0 0 0 0 – 0
 
Statistics that involve #104:
104 – total tackles (solo/assists) in career – Troy Rivera (2000-02)
104 – yards passing in a game – Austin Grimm – West Florida (2006)
104.5 – total tackle points in a career – Michael Sandle (2013-15)
104 – solo tackles in career – Cade Taylor (2015-17)
104 – yards rushing in a game – Chris Decorte – FWB (2021)
104 – yards receiving in a game – Derek Percivalle – Gulf Breeze (2021)
104 – yards receiving in a game – Jadon Reese – FWB (2022)
 
Navarre is 80-24 in their last 104 games and lead the overall series against Niceville, 8-5.