July 2024 – Page 2 – Irish Bill's Sports

32 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 30, 2024July 22, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

32 games ago – Buchholz 35, Navarre 21 (Playoffs – 2020)

Buchholz…14 14 7 0 – 35
Navarre…0 7 7 7 – 21

Stars of the Game
Offense – Zach Marquis – 122 yards passing, TD; 68 yards rushing, TD; Jebari Mitchell – 54-yard TD reception
Defense – Mekhi Domino – 12 tackles; Sebastian Melendez – 10 tackles, sack; Grady Kelly – 4 TFL, 2 QBH

32nd win in school history – Navarre 33, Holmes County 12 (2005)

The Raiders improved to 4-1, which tied their best start up to that point in school history. Unfortunately, this would be the last win of the season as they dropped their last five games.

Raiders that have worn #32
Bobby Nelson – Class of 2000
FB/LB Spencer Clark – Class of 2004
LB Joey Torres – Class of 2008 – track & field at University of South Alabama
LB Shane McMaster – Class of 2011
LB Nathan McMaster – Class of 2016
LB Michael Moffo – Class of 2018
LB Brennen Payton – Class of 2020

Statistics that involve #32
32 – passing TDs in a career – Matthew Webb (2012-14) – 3rd All-time
32 – solo tackles in a season – Everette Alford (2014)
32 – tackles for loss in a career – Anthony Miller (2014-15) – 3rd All-Time
32 – solo tackles in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
32 – tackle points in a season – Tyler Morton (2015)
32 – assisted tackles in a season – Marc Struck (2016)
32.5 – tackle points in a season – Cameron Thomas (2018)
32 – points scored in a season – Marlon Courtney III (2018)
32 – solo tackles in a season – Jeffery Mattox (2019)
32 – assisted tackles in a season – Bailey Huston (2019)
32 – assisted tackles in a career – Mekhi Domino (2019-20)
32 – solo tackles in a season – EZ Gaska (2023)
32 – assisted tackles in a season – Andre Spence (2023)
32.5 – tackle points in a season – Braxton Barr (2023)

Navarre is 20-12 in their last 32 games.

33 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 21, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

33 games ago – Navarre 30, Crestview 13 (2020)

Navarre…14 7 6 3 – 30
Crestview…0 7 0 6 – 13

Stars of the Game
Offense – Zach Marquis – 8-17, 116 yards, TD; Jaden Rivera – 20 carries, 128 yards, 2 TDs; Trenton Hall – 2 TD receptions
Defense – Devin Wright – 10 tackles; Grady Kelly – 4 sacks, 4 TFL, CF
Special Teams – Preston Penton – 3-3 XPs, 1-1 FGs (42)

33rd win in school history – Navarre 45, West Florida 0 (2006)

West Florida…0 0 0 0 – 0
Navarre…7 21 10 7 – 45

Stars of the Game
Offense – Austin Grimm – 6-10, 104 yards, TD; Derek Nelson – 116 yards rushing, TD; Tremain Barnes – 103 yards rushing, 2 TDs, 53 yards receiving
Defense – shut out their first of three opponents on the season
Special Teams – Aaron Brummett – 6-6 XPs, 1-1 FGs

Raiders that have worn #33
Steve Floyd – Class of 2000 – first graduating class
David Audet – Class of 2003
RB Charlie Slack – Class of 2004
RB Tyler Tiwary – Class of 2006
DB Antonio Neris – Class of 2009
WR/Holder Trey Chandler – Class of 2011
PK David Docarmo – Class of 2012
DB/RB Marcus Mays – Class of 2014

Statistics that involve #33
33 – carries in a game – Hasaan Williams (2015)
33 – solo tackles in a season – Bo Hering (2015)
33 – solo tackles in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2015)
33 – tackles for loss in a career – Jordan Jefferson (2016-18)
33 – tackle points in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2019)
33 – tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Jaden Jones (2020)

Navarre is 21-12 in their last 33 games.

34 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 20, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

34 games ago – Navarre 42, Enterprise AL 28 (2020)

Raiders improved to 5-0 on the season as they knocked off Enterprise in their first and only meeting.

Enterprise…7 7 0 14 – 28
Navarre…14 7 6 15 – 42

Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera – 26 carries, 151 yards, 2 TDs; AJ Arno – 5 receptions, 99 yards, TD
Defense – Devin Wright – 18 tackles, QBH; Joshua Erlemann – 10 tackles, interception, TFL; Sebastian Melendez – 10 tackles

34th win in school history – Navarre 14, University Christian 0 (2006)

University Christian…0 0 0 0 – 0
Navarre…0 0 7 7 – 14

Stars of the Game
Offense – Austin Grimm – 11-20, 189 yards, TD, 44 yards rushing; Derek Nelson – 18 carries, 126 yards; Donte’ Rome – 4 receptions, 99 yards, TD
Defense – produced their second straight shutout to start the season

Raiders that have worn #34
RB Frank Willis – Class of 2002
– played one year of football & boxed at the U.S. AF Academy
– played golf at Savannah State two year
– currently a Lt Cmdr in the U.S. Navy
DE Justin Guillmette – Class of 2005
WR/DB Tremain Barnes – Class of 2007
DE Christopher Anderson – Class of 2011
DL Charlie Alevras – Class of 2017 – U.S. Air Force
WR Evan Makin – Class of 2021 – played one year at Muskingum University (MI)
WR/DB Jordan Garner – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #34
34 – assisted tackles in a career – Justin Wilson (2002-04)
34 – assisted tackles in a career – Michael Hagewood (2005-06)
34 – assisted tackles in a season – Kody Kelly (2012)
34 – solo tackles in a career – Kyle Arrasmith (2013-14)
34 – assisted tackles in a career – Kyle Arrasmith (2013-14)
34 – solo tackles in a season – Cameron Thomas (2017)
34 – passing touchdowns in a career – Marlon Courtney III (2018-19) – 2^nd all-time
34 – solo tackles in a season – Devin Wright (2019)
34 – solo tackles in a season – Devin Wright (2020)
34.5 – tackle points in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2021)
34.5 – tackle points in a season – Maurice Nedd (2021)
34 – solo tackles in a season – Derek Percivalle (2021)

Navarre is 22-12 in their last 34 games.

35 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 19, 2024 by irishbillsports

35 days (5 weeks) to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

35 games ago – Navarre 16, Andalusia AL 14 (2020)

First and only meeting against Andalusia.

Andalusia…0 0 7 7 – 14
Navarre…7 3 0 6 – 16

Stars of the Game
Offense – Zach Marquis – 10-16, 98 yards; Jaden Rivera – 13 carries, 70 yards, TD; Trenton Hall – 5 receptions, 67 yards, TD
Defense – Devin Wright – 13 tackles, sack, TFL; Mekhi Domino – 13 tackles, QBH, 2 fumble recoveries
Special Teams – Preston Penton – 47-yard FG (school record)

35th win in school history – Navarre 49, Holmes County 7 (2006)

Stars of the Game
Offense – Austin Grimm – 14-16, 203 yards, 5 TDs, 44 yards rushing; Chris Weaver – 4 receptions, 70 yards, 2 TDs; Donte’ Rome – 3 receptions, 44 yards, 2 TDs

Raiders that have worn #35
RB/DE Andre Mahone – Class of 2003
DB Chris Sutter – Class of 2006
DL Ryan Stewart – Class of 2007
RB Dwayne Carter – Class of 2012 – played at Independence CC (KS) & Harding University (AR) – asst coach at Pine Forest
RB/WR TJ Woodberry – Class of 2015
DB Chris Kelly – Class of 2016
TE Garren Harper – Class of 2018
DB Marcus Fedorkowicz – Class of 2021
LB Mason Baker – Class of 2025 – will not play Senior season due to an injury
LB Slade Kleiner – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #35
35 – assisted tackles in a career – Kris Metcalf (2000-02)
35 – assisted tackles in a career -Justin Guilmette (2002-04)
35 – assisted tackles in a career – Demetrius Brown (2010-11)
35 – passing attempts in a game – Dusty Jones (2011)
35 – assisted tackles in a season – Damontell Thompson (2012)
35 – assisted tackles in a career – Michael Sandle (2013-15)
35 – receptions in a season – Dante Wright (2016)
35 – solo tackles in a career – Mitchell Hunt (2016-18)
35 – assisted tackles in a season – Josh Carter (2017)
35 – solo tackles in a season – Matthew Downey (2018)
35 – passing attempts in a game – Marlon Courtney III (2018)
35 – tackles for loss in a career – Grady Kelly (2018-20)
35 – passing attempts in a game – Hunter Pfeister (2021)

Navarre has scored 35 points in a game on 14 different occasions.

Navarre is 23-12 in their last 35 games.

36 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 18, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

36 games ago – Navarre 50, Choctaw 21 (2020)

Zach Marquis only completed three passes on the night, but they all resulted in touchdowns as the Raiders pulled away from the Indians in the second quarter.

Choctaw…7 0 7 7 – 21
Navarre…14 22 7 7 – 50

Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera – 13 carries, 169 yards, TD; Trenton Hall – 4 receptions, 88 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Grady Kelly – 7 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 TFL; Deuce Nedd – 7 tackles, TFL

36th win in school history – Navarre 14, Fort Walton Beach 0 (2006)

The Raiders defense pitched their third shutout of the season.

Raiders that have worn #36
LB Andrew Chepult – Class of 2015
RB Isaiah Mitchell – Class of 2018
LB Colin Starr – Class of 2024

Statistics that involve #36
36 – assisted tackles in a career – Rocky Brock (1999-2000)
36 – assisted tackles in a career – Victor Byers (2009-10)
36 – receptions in a season – Brad Leggett (2010)
36 – points scored in a game – Dwayne Carter (2011) – 2nd most in school history
36 – receptions in a season – Gatlin Casey (2013)
36 – points scored in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2015
36 – points scored in a season – Jordan Williams (2016)
36 – points scored in a season – Tyler England (2018 & 19)
36 – points scored in a season – Jaydin Antonio (2018 & 19)
36 – assisted tackles in a career – Xayvion Thomas (2018-19)
36 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Grady Kelly (2020)
36 – tackle points in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2020)
36.5 – tackle points in a season – Trey Bragg (2022)

Navarre is 24-12 in their last 36 games.

37 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 17, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

37 games ago – Navarre 35, Gulf Breeze 21 (2020)

Raiders move to 2-0 on the shortened season.

Navarre…7 14 7 7 – 35
Gulf Breeze…7 7 7 0 – 21

Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera – 24 carries, 124 yards, 3 TDs
Defense – Grady Kelly – 9 tackles, 5 QBH
Special Teams – Preston Penton – 5/5 XPs, touchback

37th win in school history – Navarre 21, Choctaw 14 (2006)

The Raiders (5-2) went on the road and took down the Indians for their third straight win. With this victory they tied the record for most wins in a season (2001 & 2003) in the short history of Navarre.

Raiders that have worn #37
DB Isaac Vega – Class of 2019
DB Ryder Longo – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #37
37 – pass attempts in a game – Dusty Jones (2011) – 2nd all-time
37 – assisted tackles in a season – Nick Gill (2013)
37 – assisted tackles in a season – Alex Todd (2013)
37 – pass attempts in a game – Matthew Webb (2014) – 2nd all-time
37 – tackles (solo/assists) in season – Jay Klosinski (2015)
37 – receptions in a season – Michael Carter (2016)
37 – assisted tackles in a season – Joshua Carter (2018)
37 – receptions in a season – Quinn Caballero (2018)
37 – tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2019)
37 – assisted tackles in a career – Bailey Huston (2019-20)
37 – tackle points in a season – Kiohne Moso (2022)
37 – tackles (solo/assists) in a season – CJ Hill (2022)
37 – tackle points in a season – Tyrell Marshall (2023)

Navarre is 25-12 in their last 37 games.

38 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 16, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

38 games ago – Navarre 17, Pace 7 (2020)

The 2020 season was started late due to COVID-19 and the remnants of Hurricane Sally.

Navarre…3 7 0 7 – 17
Pace…0 7 0 0 – 7

Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera – 24 carries, 145 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Devin Wright – 10 tackles; Grady Kelly – 6 tackles, 2 TFL, 5 QBH, CF; Jaden Jones – 2 interceptions

38th win in school history – Navarre 17, Florida High 6 (2006)

Navarre ran off their fourth straight win after starting the season at 2-2.

Florida High…0 6 0 0 – 6
Navarre…7 3 0 7 – 17

Raiders that have worn #38
DB Chris Wells – Class of 2002
LB Rich Dalphone – Class of 2007
LB Will Bush – Class of 2010
LB Jonathon Shaw – Class of 2013
WR Jason Rangel – Class of 2015
DB Jared Elliott – Class of 2018
LB Evan Taylor – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #38
38 – assisted tackles in a career – J.R. Milioti (2004-05)
38 – assisted tackles in a career – Nick Benton (2010-12)
38 – solo tackles in a season – Howie Walker (2013)
38 – assisted tackles in a season – Christian Gill (2013)
38 – solo tackles in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
38 – assisted tackles in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2016)
38 – assisted tackles in a season – Cade Taylor (2017)
38 – assisted tackles in a career – Grady Kelly (2018-20)
38 – tackle points in a season – Connor Eastwood (2019)
38 – solo tackles in a career – Mekhi Domino (2019-20)
38 – tackles (solo/assisted) in a season – Isaac Cole (2022)

Navarre is 26-12 in their last 38 games.

39 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 15, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

39 games ago – Navarre 52, Crestview 14 (2019)

This was the first game that I was unavailable to broadcast, and boy did I miss a good one. Two school records were broken on the night. The Raiders played for a chance to get into the State Playoffs, unfortunately they were kept out…even with the lopsided victory!

Crestview…14 0 0 0 – 14
Navarre…21 24 7 0 – 52

Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III – 9-13, 221 yards, 6 TDs (school record); Tyler England – 5 receptions, 129 yards, 4 TDs (school record); AJ Arno – 2 receptions, 72 yards, TD
Defense – Jeffery Mattox – 10 tackles, sack, TFL; Tyler England – 5 tackles, 3 interceptions
Special Teams – Preston Penton – 7-7 XPs, 1-1 FGs (39)

39th win in school history – Navarre 21, Crestview 7 (2006)

The Raiders (7-2) won their fifth straight game and recorded their seventh win of the season; both are school records at this time in Navarre history. With the win, this catapulted the Raiders into their first ever State Playoff appearance.

Raiders that have worn #39
DB Elijah Sylvester – Class of 2018
LB Elijah Thompson – Class of 2024
LB/RB Nickky Manato – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #39
39 – assisted tackles in a season – Thomas Leggett (2014)
39 – solo tackles in a season – Dylan Main (2014)
39 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Kyle Arrasmith (2014)
39 – assisted tackles in a career – Tyler Morton (2014-15)
39 – points scored in a season – Octavien Moyer (2015)
39 – assisted tackles in a career – Mitchell Hunt (2016-18)
39 – receptions in a season – Dante Wright (2017)
39 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Xayvion Thomas (2019)
39 – total tackle points in a season – Derek Percivalle (2021)
39 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Chase Marsh (2022)

Navarre is 27-12 in their last 39 games.

40 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 14, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

40 games ago – Navarre 31, Leon 28 (2019)

After trailing 14-6 at the half (two Preston Penton FGs), the Raiders outscored the Lions 25-14 in the second half.

Leon…14 0 0 14 – 28
Navarre…3 3 15 10 – 31

Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera – 19 carries, 212 yards, 2 TDs; Jaydin Antonio – 20 carries, 153 yards, TD
Defense – Bailey Huston – 9 tackles, FR
Special Teams – Preston Penton – 3-4 FGs (42), 2-2 XPs

40th win in school history – Navarre 28, Rutherford 0 (2007)

Rutherford…0 0 0 0 – 0
Navarre…14 7 0 7 – 28

The Raiders defense held the Rams offense to 164 total yards (99 passing/65 rushing) in the opening game of the 2007 season.

Raiders that have worn #40
DB Nick Gill – Class of 2016 – played in 2013 season – U.S. Air Force
DB Dylon Pittman – Class of 2017
DB Joshua Erlemann – Class of 2019
LB Jaden Moon – Class of 2022
DB Jon Bessillieu – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #40
40 – assisted tackles in a season – Marcus Mays (2013)
40 – extra points made in a season – Brady Hammel (2015)
40 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Caleb Dale (2015)
40 – tackle points in a season – Charlie Alevras (2016)
40 – assisted tackles in a season – Cade Taylor (2017
40 – receptions in a season – Dante Wright (2018)
40 – tackle points in a season – Jaden Rivera (2019)
40 – solo tackles in a season – Connor Black (2022)
40 – assisted tackles in a season – Vinny Villanova (2023)

Navarre has scored 40 points in a game on two occasions:
2016 – Navarre 40, Escambia 35 (Playoffs)
2018 – Navarre 40, Gulf Breeze 12

Navarre is 28-12 in their last 40 games.

41 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 20, 2024July 13, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

41 games ago – Chiles 49, Navarre 31 (2019)

Chiles…14 7 14 14 – 49
Navarre…7 10 7 7 – 31

Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera – 20 carries, 170 yards, TD, 30-yard TD reception
Defense – Tyler England – 12 tackles
Special Teams – Preston Penton – 4-4 XPs, 1-1 FGs (29)

41st win in school history – Navarre 51, West Florida 14 (2007)

WRs Chris Weaver and Kyle Irby were QB Austin Grimm’s primary targets in 2007. Kyle went on to play at Brevard College (NC) and Georgia State University (GA). Chris still holds the Navarre record for most receiving yards in a season (973), receptions in a season (67) and receptions in a game (13); all accomplished in 2007.

Raiders that have worn #41
DL/LB Peyton Law – Class of 2019
TE Alex Woodall – Class of 2022
PK Cade Fugate – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #41
41 – receptions in a career – Andre Mahone (2001-02)
41 – receptions in a season – Donte’ Rome (2006)
41 – assisted tackles in a career – Eugene Robinson (2007-09)
41 – solo tackles in a career – Dylan Main (2013-14)
41.5 – tackle points in a season – Kyle Arrasmith (2014)
41 – assisted tackles in a season – Josh Carter (2016)
41 – rushing TDs in a season – Michael Carter (2016) – School record
41 – receptions in a season – Jordan Williams (2016)
41 – tackle points in a season – Mitchell Hunt (2017)
41 – receptions in a season – Tyler England (2018)
41 – assisted tackles in a season – Jeffery Mattox (2019)
41.5 – tackle points in a season – Kobe Johnson (2019)
41.5 – tackle points in a season – Lemuel Wilson (2021)
41 – touchdown passes in a career – Hunter Pfeister – School Record

The Raiders have scored 41 points in a game seven times.

Navarre is 29-12 in their last 41 games.