June 2024 – Page 6 – Irish Bill's Sports

68 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 16, 2024 by irishbillsports

68 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as Navarre will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

68 games ago – Navarre 49, Pace 35 (2017)

Pace…7 7 7 14 – 35
Navarre…7 28 7 7 – 49

Stars of the Game
Offense – Omari Green – 139 yards rushing, 2 TDs; Dante Wright – 132 yards rushing, 2 TDs; Chris Williams – 125 yards rushing, TD
Defense – Joshua Carter – 16 tackles; Cade Taylor – 14 tackles

68th win in school history – Navarre 32, Gulf Breeze 0 (2011)

Navarre…0 13 12 7 – 32
Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 0 – 0

Stars of the Game
Offense – Dwayne Carter – 212 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Nick Benton – 8 tackles

Raiders who wore #68
OL Nick Brahms – Class of 2017 – played at Auburn University (AL)
OL Lee Joyner – Class of 2022
OL Tyler Hampton – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #68
68 – assisted tackles in a career – Joey Torres (2005-07)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Kyle Arrasmith (2013-14)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Cade Taylor (2016)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Andre Spence (2022)

Navarre is 48-20 in their last 68 games.

69 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 15, 2024 by irishbillsports

69 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as Navarre will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

69 games ago – Navarre 27, Pine Forest 14 (2017)

Navarre…7 7 7 6 – 27
Pine Forest…0 7 7 0 – 14

Stars of the Game
Offense – Dante Wright – 7 receptions, 166 yards, 3 TDs
Defense – Cade Taylor – 7 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks

69th win in school history – Navarre 33, Washington 7 (2012)

Jay Walls gets his first win in his first game at the helm for the Raiders. Navarre is 19-6 all-time in opening games of the season.

Raiders who wore #69
DL Dom Cunningham – Class of 2023

Statistics that involve #69
69 – solo tackles in a career – Jessie Holmes (2011-12)
69 – rushing TDs in a career – Michael Carter (2013-16) – School Record
69 – solo tackles in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)

Navarre is 49-20 in their last 69 games.

2024 Schedule – Vernon Yellowjackets

June 14, 2024 by irishbillsports

2024 Schedule – Vernon Yellowjackets
Head Coach – William Tillman

23 Aug – vs. Jay
30 Aug – vs. Bozeman
6 Sep – at Wewahitchka
13 Sep – at Chipley
20 Sep – at Freeport
27 Sep – Open Week
4 Oct – vs. Arnold
11 Oct – vs. Holmes County
18 Oct – at Graceville
25 Oct – vs. Cottondale
1 Nov – at Baker

2024 Schedule – Gulf Breeze Dolphins

June 14, 2024 by irishbillsports

2024 Schedule – Gulf Breeze Dolphins
Head Coach – Jim Stomps (1st Year)

16 Aug – at Escambia (Kickoff Classic)
24 Aug – vs. South Walton
30 Aug – vs. Tate
6 Sep – Open Week
13 Sep – at Pace
20 Sep – vs. Washington
27 Sep – at Niceville *
4 Oct – vs. West Florida
11 Oct – vs. Milton *
18 Oct – vs. Navarre
24 Oct – vs. Mosley *
1 Nov – at Pensacola

* Denotes District Game

Helmet courtesy of FloridaHSFootball.com.

70 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 14, 2024 by irishbillsports

70 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as Navarre will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

70 games ago – Navarre 41, Choctaw 24 (2017)

Choctaw…0 17 0 7 – 24
Navarre…7 7 14 13 – 41

Stars of the Game
Offense – Omari Green – 17 carries, 151 yards, TD
Defense – James Segrest – 10 tackles, 2 sacks, QBH

70th win in school history – Navarre 19, Pace 13 (2012)

Navarre…6 0 7 6 – 19
Pace…0 6 7 0 – 13

This was the first of 14 straight wins for Coach Walls over the Patriots. He never lost to Pace in his tenure (14-0).

Stars of the Game
Offense – Derrick Smith – 111 yards rushing, TD
Defense – Christian Gill – 2 sacks

Raiders who wore #70
Paul Bowden – Class of 2003
OL Stephen Venegas – Class of 2007 – US Air Force
DL Armani Williams – Class of 2010 – played one year at Jacksonville State (AL)
OL Chas Swem – Class of 2014 – US Air Force
OL/DL Lucas Marvel – Class of 2022
OL Drew King – Class of 2024

Statistics that involve #70
70 – solo tackles in a career – Frank Willis (1999-2001)
70 – total tackle points in a career – Rocky Brock (1999-2000)
70 – total tackle points in a career – Andre Mahone (2000-02)
70 – solo tackles in a career – J. R. Milioti (2004-05)
70 – total tackle points in a season – Howie Walker (2013)
70 – total tackle points in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
70 – solo tackles in a career – Lee Jones (2015-16)
70 – solo tackles in a season – Cade Taylor (2017)
70 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Mekhi Domino (2019-20)

Navarre is 50-20 in their last 70 games.

71 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 13, 2024 by irishbillsports

71 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as Navarre will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

71 games ago – Navarre 27, Washington 12 (2017)

Navarre…3 0 10 14 – 27
Washington…0 6 0 6 – 12

Stars of the Game
Offense – Omari Green – 29 carries, 114 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Cade Taylor – 8 tackles, TFL, QBH

71st win in school history – Navarre 35, Niceville 28 (2012)

Navarre ventured into hostile territory for the third straight week and pulled out a tough District win against Niceville.

Raiders who wore #71
OL Clay Bryan – Class of 2001
DL Nathan Stroud – Class of 2004
OL Jonathan Jones – Class of 2007
OL/DL Derek Santiago – Class of 2010
DE Joel Fry – Class of 2013
DL Sabine Melendez – Class of 2015
OL Wesley Routh – Class of 2017
OL Elijah Melendez – Class of 2021 – played at Valdosta State (GA), currently playing at McNeese State (LA)
OL Ethan Newman – Class of 2023 – currently playing at Kennesaw State (GA)
OL Cameron Pollard – Class of 2024

Statistics that involve #71
71.5 – total tackle points in a career – Kris Metcalf (2000-02)
71.5 – total tackle points in a career – Michael Arnold (2009-10)
71 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Anthony “The Unit” Miller (2014)
71.5 – total tackle points in a season – Bo Hering (2015)
71 – solo tackles in a career – Aaron Mitchell (2015-16)
71 – total tackle points in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2016).
71 – assisted tackles in a career – Sebastian Melendez (2019-21)
71 – games against Santa Rosa County opponents (45-26)
– vs. Gulf Breeze (16-9)
– vs. Pace (15-7)
– vs. Milton (14-9)
– vs. Jay (0-1)

Navarre is 51-20 in their last 71 games.

72 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 12, 2024 by irishbillsports

72 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as Navarre will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

72 games ago – Navarre 56, Catholic 35 (2017)

Catholic…7 7 21 0 – 35
Navarre…14 14 21 7 – 56

Stars of the Game
Offense – Dante Wright – 5 carries, 154 yards, 3 TDs; Omari Green – 16 carries, 121 yards, 3 TDs; Chris Williams – 15 carries, 90 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Cade Taylor – 12 tackles, interception

72nd win in school history – Navarre 26, Catholic 0 (2012)

Stars of the Game
Offense – Jay Warren – 196 yards rushing, TD
Defense – pitched their only shutout of the season

Raiders who wore #72
OL Nick Rivera – Class of 2000
OL David Eichling – Class of 2004
OL Andrew Keating – Class of 2006
OL Stephen Bellinghausen – Class of 2008
OL Sterling Lovelady – Class of 2011 – National Champion at Florida State
OL Nicholas Moffo – Class of 2016
OL AJ Neal – Class of 2017
LB Joshua Briggs – Class of 2024
OL/DL Zeaven Jones – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #72
72 – points scored in a season – Patrick Hess (2002)
72 – assisted tackles in a career – Andrew Garcia (2008-10)
72 – points scored in a career – Matthew Webb (2012-14)
72 – points scored in a season – Gatlin Casey (2013)
72 – solo tackles in a season – Josh Carter (2017)
72 – points scored in a career – Jaydin Antonio (2018-19)
72 – points scored in a career – Tyler England (2018-19)
72 – points scored in a season – Jaden Rivera (2020)

Navarre is 52-20 in their last 72 games.

75 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 11, 2024 by irishbillsports

75 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as Navarre will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

75 games ago – Navarre 60, Tate 28 (Regional Quarterfinals – 2016)

Navarre…13 12 14 21 – 60
Tate…7 14 0 7 – 28

Stars of the Game
Offense – Michael Carter – 21 carries, 333 yards, 4 TDs; 99-yard kickoff return, TD
Defense – Joshua Carter – 13 tackles, 3 TFL, sack, 2 QBH

75th win in school history – Navarre 44, FWB 28 (2012)

FWB…0 7 14 7 – 28
Navarre…7 14 7 16 – 44

The Raiders committed 15 penalties for 155 yards and gave up 28 first downs and 504 yards of offense, but they still managed to stay unbeaten in District play, winning their sixth straight game in the process.

Raiders who wore #75
OL Brandon Warren – Class of 2000
OL Kyle Wood – Class of 2004
OL Tyler Williams – Class of 2010
OL David Smith – Class of 2012 – Asst Coach at Washington
OL Cota Taylor – Class of 2019
OL Nathan Duggan – Class of 2020
OL Eric Meraz – Class of 2022
OL Cooper Scott – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #75
75 – solo tackles in a career – Josh Nicdao (2006-07)
75 – total tackle points in a season/career – Brian Commissiong (2007)
75 – solo tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Nolan Lematrie (2009-10)
75 – assisted tackles in a career – Jessie Holmes (2011-12)
75 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Dylan Main (2013-14)
75.5 – total tackle points in a season – Isaiah Heyward (2018)
75 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Bailey Huston (2019)

Navarre is 54-21 in their last 75 games.

74 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 11, 2024 by irishbillsports

74 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as Navarre will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

74 games ago – Navarre 28, St Augustine 10 (Playoffs – 2016)

Navarre…0 14 7 7 – 28
St Augustine…0 7 0 3 – 10

Stars of the Game
Offense – Michael Carter – 30 carries, 243 yards, 4 TDs
Defense – Joshua Carter – 9 tackles, 4 TFL, QBH

74th win in school history – Navarre 13, Crestview 8 (2012)

Navarre…0 7 0 6 – 13
Crestview…3 0 3 2 – 8

The Raiders defense stopped the Bulldogs late and QB Andrew Rieves put together a 90+ yard drive for the District win.

Raiders who wore #74
OL Jason Daughtey – Class of 2006
OL Kris Vanderwilt – Class of 2010
OL Tyler Schmitt – Class of 2013
OL Brent Short – Class of 2016
OL Aaron Smith – Class of 2018
OL Preston Brewer – Class of 2021
OL Jered Hoyla – Class of 2027

Statistics that involve #74
74 – total tackle points in a career – Victor Byers (2009-10)
74 – total points in a career – Jordan Leggett (2010-12)
74 – receptions in a career – Michael Carter (2013-16) – 6th all-time
74 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Lee Jones (2016)
74 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Mitchell Hunt (2016-18)
74 – solo tackles in a season – Devin Wright (2021)

Navarre is 53-21 in their last 74 games.

73 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 11, 2024 by irishbillsports

73 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as Navarre will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

73 games ago – Lake Gibson 35, Navarre 14 (State Semifinals – 2016)

Lake Gibson…7 0 8 20 – 35
Navarre…0 7 0 7 – 14

Stars of the Game
Offense – Michael Carter – 22 carries, 110 yards, TD; 6 receptions, 65 yards
Defense – Bo Hering – 12 tackles, TFL, sack

73rd win in school history – Navarre 21, Choctaw 17 (2012)

Choctaw…7 3 0 7 – 17
Navarre…0 0 6 15 – 21

Stars of the Game
Offense – Andrew Rieves – 10-14, 222 yards, 3 TDs; Jordan Leggett – 8 receptions, 203 yards, 3 TDs; Jay Warren – 154 yards rushing

Raiders who wore #73
OL John Eichling – Class of 2002
OL Dylan Unterbrink – Class of 2011 – played at Delta State
OL Corey Capenia – Class of 2016
OL Taylor Bryant – Class of 2018
OL Dawson Higgenbotham – Class of 2021
OL Jacob Walsh – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #73
73 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Will Robinson-Pettus (2012)
73 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Tyson Brown (2015-16)
73 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Jeffery Mattox (2019)

Navarre is 53-20 in their last 73 games.