August 2024 – Page 2 – Irish Bill's Sports

3 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 20, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

3 games ago – Navarre 49, Gulf Breeze 48 (OT) – (2023)

Gulf Breeze…21 6 0 15 6 – 48
Navarre…14 0 7 21 7 – 49

Scoring
1st Qtr
10:03 – 2-yard run, Battle Alberson, Leland Arnette kick (GB)
6:15 – 4-yard run, Andre Spence, Tyler Daniell kick (Navarre)
3:37 – 56-yard pass, Alberson to Bryson Rouillier, Arnette kick (GB)
:48.2 – 2-yard run, Connor Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)
:33.6 – 79-yard KO return, Jake Hooten, Arnette kick (GB)
2nd Qtr
3:32 – 14-yard run, Alberson, Arnette kick blocked (GB)
3rd Qtr
8:13 – 2-yard run, Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)
4th Qtr
11:54 – 2-yard run, Hunter Pfeister, Daniell kick (Navarre)
11:37 – 59-yard pass, Alberson to Rouillier, 2 pt conv (GB)
6:48 – 16-yard run, Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)
1:22 – 32-yard pass, Alberson to Gavin Quenneville, Arnette kick (GB)
:11.0 – 13-yard pass, Pfeister to Terence Marshall, Daniell kick (Navarre)
Overtime
10-yard run, Pfeister, Daniell kick (Navarre)
10-yard run, Alberson, 2 pt conv NG (GB)

Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 17-26, 121 yards, TD, 16 carries, 144 yards, TD; Connor Mathews – 23 carries, 133 yards, 3 TDs; Terence Marshall – 9 receptions, 70 yards, TD
Defense – Vinny Villanova – 9 tackles, TFL, QBH
Special Teams – Tyler Daniell – 7-7 XPs

3rd win in school history – Navarre 35, Carrabelle 34 (2OT) – (1998)

This was the only meeting between these two teams. Carrabelle High eventually closed, and Franklin County High School was opened in 2008. The school is in Eastpoint, Florida, just east of Apalachicola.

Raiders that have worn #3
QB/DB Kris Metcalf – Class of 2003
TE/DB Phillip Munday – Class of 2006
WR Chris Weaver – Class of 2008
DE Eugene Robinson – Class of 2010 – played at University of Arkansas-Monticello (AR)
LB Johnny Robinson-Pettus – Class of 2013 – asst coach at Central High School
WR/DB/P Octavien Moyer – Class of 2016 – played baseball at Florida A&M (FL)
DB Jace Kempner – Class of 2017
RB Chris Williams – Class of 2019
DB/WR Xayvion Thomas – Class of 2020
RB Jebari Mitchell – Class of 2021
RB Chris Decorte – Class of 2022
RB/LB Zavier Hamilton – Class of 2024 – transferred to Fort Walton Beach; currently playing at South Florida
LB Vinny Villanova – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #3
3 – caused fumbles in a season – Michael Porter (2000)
3 – blocked kicks in a season – Armani Williams (2009)
3 – blocked kicks in a season – Johnny Robinson-Pettus (2010)
3 – caused fumbles in a season – Nick Benton (2011)
3 – caused fumbles in a season – Marcus Mays (2013)
3 – caused fumbles in a season – Will Robinson-Pettus (2013)
3 – caused fumbles in a season – Everette Alford (2014)
3 – caused fumbles in a season – Anthony Miller (2014)
3 – blocked kicks in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2015)
3 – passing touchdowns in a game – Caine Adamson (twice, 2016)
3 – blocked kicks in a season – Lee Jones (2016)
3 – passing touchdowns in a game – Sage Chambers (three times, 2017)
3 – touchdown receptions in a game – Dante Wright (twice, 2017)
3 – fumble recoveries in a season – Evan Gourley (2018)
3 – blocked kicks in a season – Evan Gourley (2018)
3 – fumble recoveries in a season – Alex Gilchrist (2018)
3 – blocked kicks in a season – Matthew Downey (2018)
3 – touchdown receptions in a game – Jadon Reese (2022)
3 – interceptions in a season – Trey Bragg (2022)
3 – rushing touchdowns in a game – Connor Mathews (3x – 2023)
3 – touchdown receptions in a game – Terence Marshall (2023)
3 – touchdown passes in a game – Hunter Pfeister (2023)

Navarre is 1-2 in their last 3 games.

4 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 19, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

4 games ago – Navarre 25, Pace 24 (2023)

Navarre…7 10 0 8 – 25
Pace…0 6 6 12 – 24

Stars of the Game
Offense – Connor Mathews – 22 carries, 129 yards, TD; Hunter Pfeister – 10-14, 120 yards
Defense – Andre Spence – 10 tackles, QBH, interception; Connor Black – 10 tackles
Special Teams – Andre Spence – 60-yard kickoff return, TD; Tyler Daniell – 2-2 XPS, 1-1 FGs (37)

4th win in school history – Navarre 34, Sneads 27 (1998)

This was the only time that these two teams have met on the gridiron. The Raiders finished their first varsity season in school history at 4-5. This would be Kenny Hughes only season at the helm.

Raiders that have worn #4
LB/WR Darren Ayers – Class of 2002 – first State Weightlifting Champion
RB/DB Chris Hartke – Class of 2005
PK Adam Brummett – Class of 2006
DB Josh Nicdao – Class of 2008
WR/DB Billy Mitchell – Class of 2009 – played at Marshall University (WV)
DB Giovanni Flowers – Class of 2011
DB Demetrius Brown – Class of 2012 – played at Huntingdon College (AL)
QB Matthew Webb – Class of 2015 – played at Huntingdon College (AL)
DL/LB/FB Joshua Carter – Class of 2019 – playing at Eastern Kentucky University (KY)
RB Jaydon Antonio – Class of 2020
QB Zach Marquis – Class of 2021 – playing at North Carolina Wesleyan (NC)
DB Curran Oberg – Class of 2024
DB Dante Core – Class of 2025 – transferred to Fort Walton Beach/Choctaw
DB Ezekial Burgess – Class of 2027

Statistics that involve #4
4 – wins against an opponent – Walton (4-1); Mosley (4-3); & Pine Forest (4-6) – (1999-2023)
4 – caused fumbles in a career – Frank Willis (1999-2001)
4 – caused fumbles in a career – Connor Bryan (2002-04)
4 – fumble recoveries in a season – Brandon Williams (2003)
4 – interceptions in a season – Michael Hagewood (2006)
4 – interceptions in a season – Billy Mitchell (2008)
4 – fumble recoveries in a season – Walter Hill (2008)
4 – caused fumbles in a season – Armani Williams (2009) – Navarre Record
4 – interceptions in a season – Johnny Robinson-Pettus (2010)
4 – blocked kicks in a season – Nick Benton (2012)
4 – interceptions in a season – Michael Sandle (2013)
4 – blocked kicks in a career – Michael Sandle (2013-15)
4 – touchdown passes in a game – Matthew Webb (2014)
4 – caused fumbles in a career – Anthony Miller (2014-15)
4 – blocked kicks in a career – Xavier Fernandez (2015-17)
4 – rushing touchdowns in a game – Michael Carter (twice, 2016)
4 – caused fumbles in a season – Joshua Carter (twice, 2016 & 18) – Navarre Record
4 – touchdown passes in a game – Sage Chambers (2017)
4 – interceptions in a season – Dante Wright (2017 & 2018)
4 – rushing touchdowns in a game – Dante Wright (2018)
4 – touchdown receptions in a game – Tyler England (2019) – Navarre Record
4.5 – sacks in a season – Kiohne Moso (2022)
4 – caused fumbles in a season – Dwayne Clark Jr (2022)
4 – sacks in a season – Joshua Wilson (2023)
4 – tackles for loss in a season – Joshua Wilson (2023)
4 – quarterback hurries in a season – Andre Spence (2023)
4 – rushing touchdowns in a game – Connor Mathews – (twice, 2023)

Navarre is 2-2 in their last 4 games.

5 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 18, 2024August 18, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

5 games ago – Navarre 51, Milton 14 (2023)

Navarre…7 24 14 6 – 51
Milton…7 0 0 7 -14

Scoring
1st Qtr
3:14 – 1-yard run, Andre Spence, Tyler Daniell kick (Navarre)
1:08 – 4-yard run, Malik Cobb, Landon Pulliam kick (Milton)
2nd Qtr
8:04 – 25-yard FG, Daniell (Navarre)
4:11 – 23-yard run, Connor Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)
2:46 – 73-yard pass, Hunter Pfeister to Terence Marshall, Daniell kick (Navarre)
:14.5 – 4-yard run, Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)
3rd Qtr
11:49 – 70-yard KO return, Nate Hanson, Daniell kick (Navarre)
4th Qtr
10:45 – 42-yard pass, Nate Williams to Jayden Everett, Pulliam kick (Milton)
:27.1 – 1-yard run, Anthony Gassaway, no kick attempted (Navarre)

Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 11-13, 250 yards, TD; Terence Marshall – 4 receptions, 102 yards, TD; Connor Mathews –11 carries, 78 yards, 3 TDs
Defense – Marquez White – 8 tackles, CF
Special Teams – Tyler Daniell – 6-6 XPs, 1-1 FGs (25)

5th win in school history – Navarre 39, Port St Joe 20 (1999)

The Raiders started their first season where they had a Senior Class and the first year for Coach Danny Williams. Coach Williams would go on to lead the Raider program for three seasons (12-18).

The coaching staff for that season consisted of Danny Williams, Chris Martello, Larry Olson, Andy O’Daniel, Jason Weeks, Greg Taylor, Joshua Magroo and Bill Jernigan.

Raiders that have worn #5
LB/FB Tyler Manning – Class of 2000 – first graduating class
DL Shermaine Jones – Class of 2004
DB Chris Haskins – Class of 2006
DB Lee Proctor – Class of 2008
WR Brad Leggett – Class of 2012 – played at Florida Tech
DB Brock Barberi – Class of 2014
LB/RB Aaron Mitchell – Class of 2017
DB/WR Dante Wright – Class of 2019 – played at Colorado State; currently playing at Temple University (PA)
TE/LB Devin Wright – Class of 2022 – currently playing at University of West Florida
DB/WR Tyrell Marshall – Class of 2024 – -currently playing at University of West Florida
DB Joshua Wilson – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #5
5 – interceptions in a career – Lucas Thomas (2001-02)
5 – wins against an opponent – West Florida (5-0) – (2004-23)
5 – interceptions in a career – Michael Hagewood (2005-06)
5 – touchdown passes in a game – Austin Grimm (2006)
5 – interceptions in a season – Michael Hagewood (2006)
5 – interceptions in a career – Tre’von Allen (2007-09)
5 – caused fumbles in a career – Armani Williams (2007-09)
5 – fumble recoveries in a season – Chris Stapleton (2009) – Navarre Record
5 – blocked kicks in a career – Eugene Robinson (2009)
5 – blocked kicks in a season – Eugene Robinson (2009) – Navarre Record
5 – interceptions in a career – Johnny Robinson-Pettus (2010-12)
5 – rushing touchdowns in a game – Dwayne Carter II (2011)
5 – interceptions in a season – Nick Benton (2012)
5 – blocked kicks in a career – Joshua Carter (2015-18)
5 – touchdown receptions in a season – Terence Marshall (2022)
5 – touchdowns in a season – Nate Hanson (2023)

Navarre is 3-2 in their last 5 games.B

6 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 17, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

6 games ago – Navarre 35, Mosley 31 (2023)

Mosley…7 17 7 0 – 31
Navarre…14 14 7 0 – 35

Scoring
1st Qtr
11:34 – 51-yard run, Connor Mathews, Tyler Daniell kick (Navarre)
7:06 – 19-yard run, Hunter Pfeister, Daniell kick (Navarre)
:35.7 – 2-yard run, Sam Freitas, Josh Harris kick (Mosley)
2nd Qtr
6:35 – 2-yard run, Freitas, Harris kick (Mosley)
5:01 – 59-yard run, Nate Hanson, Daniell kick (Navarre)
2:04 – 12-yard run, Marquise Wilkerson, Harris kick (Mosley)
1:25 – 32-yard pass, Pfeister to Hanson, Daniell kick (Navarre)
0:00 – 39-yard FG, Harris (Mosley)
3rd Qtr
8:11 – 10-yard, Ethan Kellum, Harris kick (Mosley)
5:31 – 10-yard pass, Pfeister to Hanson, Daniell kick (Navarre)
4th Qtr
No Scoring

Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 7-8, 102 yards, 2 TDs, 93 yards rushing, TD; Nate Hanson – 2 TD receptions, 59-yard rushing TD
Defense – Vinny Villanova – 20 tackles, CF; Andre Spence – 20 tackles
Special Teams – Tyler Daniell – 5-5 XPs, touchback

6th win in school history – Navarre 38, Straughn AL 8 (1999)

Straughn (AL) was Navarre’s very first opponent in program history in 1998. Straughn High School is located near Andalusia and was founded in 1886 and was known as the Haygood School.

Raiders that have worn #6
QB Christopher Murray – Class of 2003
TE Jordan Leggett – Class of 2013
     – played at Clemson – won a National Title
    – drafted by the NY Jets
     – played for Tampa Bay & Denver
WR Blake Malter – played at Huntingdon College (AL)
WR Jordan Ewing – Class of 2016
WR Jordan Williams – Class of 2017
QB Garon Finley – Class of 2019
WR AJ Arno – Class of 2021
DB Austin Wright – Class of 2022
TE Rickey Riley – Class of 2023
WR Devin McNicholas – Class of 2024
WR David Garner – Class of 2027

Statistics that involve #6
6 – fumble recoveries in a career – Walter Hill (2007-08)
6 – blocked kicks in a career – Johnny Robinson-Pettus (2010-12)
6 – fumble recoveries in a career – Nick Benton (2010-12)
6 – caused fumbles in a career – Nick Benton (2010-12)
6 – rushing touchdowns in a game – Dwayne Carter (2011) – Navarre Record
6 – rushing touchdowns in a game – Michael Carter (2016) – Navarre Record
6 – touchdown passes in a game – Marlon Courtney III (2019) – Navarre Record
6 – wins against an opponent – vs. Washington (6-0) – (2011-23)
6 – wins against an opponent – vs. Tate (6-2) – (2009-23)
6 – tackles for loss in a season – Mack Smith (2022)

The Raiders have scored 6 points in a game on four different occasions.

2002 – Pace 55, Navarre 6
2005 – Choctaw 16, Navarre 6
2008 – Rutherford 29, Navarre 6
2019 – Pine Forest 24, Navarre 6

Navarre is 4-2 in their last 6 games.

7 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 16, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

7 games ago – Navarre 49, Carroll AL 28 (2023)

Navarre…21 7 7 14 – 49
Carroll…7 0 6 15 – 28

Scoring
1st Qtr
10:26 – 35-yard pass, Hunter Pfeister to Terence Marshall, Tyler Daniell kick (Navarre)
8:02 – 43-yard run, Keyshawn Cole, Zhenya Daniels kick (Carroll)
2:48 – 10-yard run, Connor Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)
:40.2 – 56-yard run, Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)
2nd Qtr
:08.2 – 2-yard run, Andre Spence, Daniell kick (Navarre)
3rd Qtr
7:05 – 75-yard pass, Cole to Peyton Plott, XP NG (Carroll)
4:46 – 15-yard run, Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)
4th Qtr
10:00 – 11-yard run, Spence, Daniell kick (Navarre)
8:55 – 79-yard pass, Cole to Plott, 2-pt conv good, Cole to Lakeith Person (Carroll)
2:35 – 3-yard run, Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)
:46.5 – 33-yard pass, Cole to Plott, Daniels kick (Carroll)

Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 6-9, 128 yards, TD; Connor Mathews – 28 carries, 236 yards, 4 TDs; Andre Spence – 2 rushing TDs; Terence Marshall – 4 receptions, 102 yards, TD
Defense – Ali Bryant – 5 tackles; Mason Baker – 5 tackles
Special Teams – Tyler Daniell – 7-7 XPs

7th win in school history – Navarre 20, Holmes County 14 (1999)

First of three meetings against Holmes County…the Raiders won all three games and outscored the Blue Devils, 102-33.

Raiders that have worn #7
TE/WR Trey Rose – Class of 2001
QB Colton Kane – Class of 2011 – played at Florida Atlantic (FL) & Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (MS)
DB Jordan Jones – Class of 2012
DB Mikul Smith – Class of 2013 – U.S. Marine Corps
DB Will Robinson-Pettus – Class of 2014
RB Michael Carter – Class of 2017
– played at University of North Carolina
– drafted by the NY Jets
– currently playing w/Arizona Cardinals
RB/LB Jaden Rivera – Class of 2021
QB Kyle Chambers – Class of 2022 – playing at Faulkner University (AL)
LB Dwayne Clark Jr – Class of 2023
WR Nate Hanson – Class of 2024
TE Jacob Crowder – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #7
7 – wins against an opponent – Escambia (2009-21)
7 – receiving touchdowns in a season – Stephen Crabtree (1999)
7 – receiving touchdowns in a season – Chris Weaver (2007)
7 – receiving touchdowns in a season – Brad Leggett (2010)
7 – sacks in a season – Chris Anderson (2010)
7 – sacks in a season – Virgilio Hunter (2010)
7 – blocked kicks in a career – Nick Benton (2010-12) – Navarre Record
7 – interceptions in a career – Elijah Appel – (2011-12)
7 – receiving touchdowns in a season – Jordan Leggett (2012)
7 – receiving touchdowns in a season – Quentin Randolph (2013)
7 – touchdowns in a game – Michael Carter (2016) – Navarre Record
7 – sacks in a game – Grady Kelly (2019) – Navarre Record

The Raiders have scored 7 points in a game on 12 different occasions.

Navarre is 5-2 in their last 7 games.

8 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 15, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

8 games ago – Navarre 45, Tate 42 (2023)

Tate went for the tie to send the game into overtime, but Tyrell Marshall came up big as he blocked the kick to send the Raiders to 1-0 in District play. This gave Coach Jay Walls his 200^th overall win.

Tate…14 7 14 7 – 42
Navarre…14 21 3 7 – 45

Scoring
1st Qtr
10:31 – 33-yard run, Connor Mathews, Tyler Daniell kick (Navarre)
8:47 – 4-yard run, Andre Colston, Jackson Clarke kick (Tate)
5:06 – 1-yard run Colston, Clarke kick (Tate)
4:43 – 38-yard run Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)
2nd Qtr
11:26 – 1-yard run, Demoarion Clay, Clarke kick (Tate)
11:01 – 55-yard pass, Hunter Pfeister to Braydon Brown, Daniell kick (Navarre)
6:43 – 4-yard run, Pfeister, Daniell kick (Navarre)
:37.2 – 2-yard run, Pfeister, Daniell kick (Navarre)
3rd Qtr
9:38 – 52-yard run, Carson Secchiara, Clarke kick (Tate)
5:33 – 2-yard run, Colston, Clarke kick (Tate)
1:01 – 34-yard FG, Daniell (Navarre)
4th Qtr
11:07 – 26-yard run, Clay, Clarke kick (Tate)
9:32 – 50-yard run, Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)

Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 16-25, 229 yards, TD, 2 rushing TDs; Connor Mathews – 17 carries, 168 yards, 3 TDs; Braydon Brown – 3 receptions, 90 yards, TD
Defense – Connor Black – 11 tackles; Vinny Villanova – 10 tackles
Special Teams – Tyler Daniell – 6-6 XPs, 1-1 FGs (34)

8th win in school history – Navarre 35, Northview 13 (1999)

Navarre is 2-2 all-time against Northview. The last time these two teams met was in 2002. The Chiefs won in 1998 (40-0) & 2000 (34-20); the Raiders won in 1999 (35-13) & 2002 (36-8).

Raiders that have worn #8
Maurice Allen – Class of 2001
LB Brandon Williams – Class of 2004
DB/QB Jett Bryan – Class of 2008 – U.S. Air Force
RB Tre’von Allen – Class of 2010
QB Andrew Rieves – Class of 2013
WR/DB Gatlin Casey – Class of 2014 – played at Lehigh University (PA) & Middle Tennessee State (TN)
QB/WR Nate Taylor – Class of 2016
DB Lee Jones – Class of 2017 – asst coach at Navarre
DB Nathan Crews – Class of 2019
DB Logen Lee – Class of 2020
WR Matthew Pareja – Class of 2021
WR Jadon Reese – Class of 2023
WR/DB Darius Cunningham – Class of 2024
RB Keith Danner – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #8
8 – fumble recoveries in a career – Brandon Williams (2001-03) – Navarre Record
8 – fumble recoveries in a career – Chris Stapleton (2009-10) – Navarre Record
8 – receptions in a game – Brad Leggett (2011)
8 – sacks in a season – Christian Gill (2013)
8 – receiving touchdowns in a season – Gatlin Casey (2013)
8 – receptions in a game – Cameron Mayweather (2014)
8 – sacks in a season – Kyle Arrasmith (2014)
8 – sacks in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2015 & 2016)
8 – receiving touchdowns in a season – Dante Wright (2018)
8 – receptions in a game – Tyler England (twice – 2019)
8 – touchdowns in a season – Terence Marshall (2022)
8 – receptions in a game – Terence Marshall (2022)
8 – field goals in a season – Taylor Gardner (2022)
8 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Hunter Pfeister (2023)

The Raiders have scored 8 points in a game only once.

2005 – Milton 28, Navarre 8

Navarre is 5-3 in their last 8 games.at

9 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 14, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

9 games ago – Navarre 45, Rickards 18 (2023)

Rickards…0 6 6 6 – 18
Navarre…14 24 7 0 – 45

Scoring
1st Qtr
9:43 – 2-yard run, Connor Mathews, Tyler Daniell kick (Navarre)
7:16 – 1-yard run, Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)
2nd Qtr
11:31 – 39-yard pass, Hunter Pfeister to Nate Hansen, Daniell kick (Navarre)
8:39 – 11-yard run, Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)
5:52 – 35-yard pass, Benjamin Henry to Tavion Jackson, kick NG (Rickards)
2:26 – 40-yard pass, Pfeister to Terence Marshall, Daniell kick (Navarre)
0:00 – 33-yard FG, Daniel (Navarre)
3rd Qtr
8:50 – 1-yard run, Mathews, Daniell kick (Navarre)
2:10 – 30-yard pass, Henry to Tyson Sailor, 2pt NG (Rickards)
4th Qtr
4:10 – 6-yard pass, Henry to Jaishaun Frazier, 2pt NG (Rickards)

Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 8-15, 154 yards, 2 TDs; Connor Mathews – 14 carries, 122 yards, 4 TDs
Defense – Vinny Villanova – 7 tackles
Special Teams – Tyler Daniell – 6-6 XPs, 1-1 FGs (33)

9th win in school history – Navarre 20, Port St Joe 14 (2000)

This would be the last time that these two teams would meet on the gridiron. Navarre won both games and outscored Port St Joe, 59-34.

Raiders that have worn #9
WR Tim Seay – Class of 2002
RB Dylan Seay – Class of 2005
DB Matt Jalil – Class of 2006
RB/QB Michael Pettus – Class of 2010
QB Dusty Jones – Class of 2012 – played baseball at Lurleen B. Wallace (AL)
WR Matt Privette – Class of 2013
WR Cameron Mayweather – Class of 2016 – played at Moorpark College (CA)
DL Robert Waltman – Class of 2016
DL Josh Doxey – Class of 2017
WR Devon Stotts – Class of 2018
WR Gabe Apongan – Class of 2020
LB Christian Cabellero – Class of 2023 – transferred to Niceville, playing at Villanova (PA)
QB James Clark – Class of 2024 – transferred to Pine Forest
QB Roman Marshall – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #9
9 – touchdown receptions in a career – Chris Weaver (2005-07)
9 – touchdown receptions in a season – Brad Leggett (2011) – 3rd All-Time
9 – receptions in a game (twice) – Brad Leggett (2011)
9 – receptions in a game – Quentin Randolph (2014)
9 – interceptions in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
9 – receptions in a game – Tyler England (2019)
9 – wins against an opponent – Choctaw (2000-23)
9 – touchdown receptions in a season – Terence Marshall (2023) – 3rd All-Time

The Raiders have scored 9 points in a game on two different occasions.

2021 – Niceville 31, Navarre 9
2022 – Pine Forest 39, Navarre 9

Navarre is 6-3 in their last 9 games.

9 Days to Kickoff – Remembering TJ Fleming – Florala Wildcats

August 14, 2024 by irishbillsports

To go with my Countdown for 9 days to kickoff…

I met this young man (Timothy James “TJ” Fleming) while I was broadcasting the Dixie Youth World Series in Sumter, SC, in August of 2009. We became friends that week.

TJ was from Lockhart, AL, and was a big-time athlete while playing multiple sports (football/basketball/baseball) for the Florala Wildcats. Upon graduation, he played baseball at Enterprise Ozark Community College; then transferred to Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Andalusia, AL.

Every path he crossed along the way, you just couldn’t help but become his friend. His personality just lured you in.

Unfortunately, the following January, he was diagnosed with a rare form of glandular cancer at the age of 19. Even during his battle, he never complained and remained committed to his relationship with God.

TJ turned 20 on 14 Feb 2010. He fought a strong fight; but succumbed to this grueling disease on 25 May 2010.

By the turnout at his Memorial Service (which I attended); you could tell that this small rural community loved this young man. TJ came into this world for only a brief time; but he left an indelible mark that will live on with everyone that he encountered.

Timothy James (TJ) Fleming, 14 Feb 1990 to 25 May 2010…an inspiration to all!

RIP my friend…your memory will live on!

A Trip Down Memory Lane – Ian Lockwood

August 13, 2024 by irishbillsports

Another trip down memory lane…

The 2010 Navarre Raider season started off with a shutout win over Fort Walton Beach, 14-0.

In week two, the Raiders found themselves down to the Walton Braves at home at the half, 29-13. The defense stepped up and held the Braves to a single TD, and the offense outscored Walton, 29-7 in the second half, for a 42-36 come from behind win. They held the ground attack of Walton to minus 34 yards rushing on 19 carries.

Navarre, 2-0!

In Game 3, the Raiders hit the road and suffered a 42-21 loss to the Catholic Crusaders. This loss would eventually count as a “W” due to a forfeit by Catholic for playing an ineligible player.

The next week, Navarre would go on the road, the second of a 3-game road trip, this one against Louchiez Purifoy and the mighty Pine Forest Eagles. The home team would prevail, 33-13 and Navarre fell to 3-1. Little did they know that this would be their last regular season loss.

Navarre ended their 3-game road trip with a 42-0 win over Crestview and improved to 4-1.

Back home to the friendly confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium in Week 6. The wheels were starting to turn for this Raider program…a 49-20 win over Milton. Raiders raised their record to 5-1.

But that was not the story of this contest…a young man from Navarre was fighting for his life (brain tumor). The Doctors told him that he would never take the field again to play for the Raiders. Do you think that this prognosis stopped Ian Lockwood from playing his final game as a Raider…you are right, it did not!

Ian would score the final two TDs of his lifetime, at home in front of Raider Nation. See, Ian was a fighter and he would never go down without a fight. I broadcast his last game and it was hard for me to keep a dry eye.

Over the next four weeks, the Raiders would secure victories over Escambia at home 51-7; on the road at Pace, 31-21; at Tate, 41-6, and at home against Gulf Breeze, 34-24, to end the regular season at 9-1 and clinch the Raiders 3^rd trip to State Playoffs.

All the while, Ian continued to grace the sidelines, despite the pain that he was suffering. His Mom, Denise stated, “he loved being on the sidelines where he coached and helped his teammates.”

This young man’s fight brought an entire community together and eventually the entire Emerald Coast came to know how special this young man was…

Navarre would venture into the playoffs and their first stop was a tough one, at Niceville. The Raiders would come out on top, 28-7.

Week 2 of the Playoffs, they would travel to Pine Forest, 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 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 to keep the drive alive. QB Colton Kane would then find WR Brad Leggett wide open across the middle of the field on a 30-yard scoring strike to give Navarre a 20-18 lead and the eventual victory.

Next up, Navarre’s first trip to the Region Finals against Lincoln. Unfortunately, the Raiders dream season would come to an end in a heartbreaking, 34-33 loss in triple overtime, ending Navarre’s season at 11-2.

During the Playoff run, one thing that was constant on the Raider sideline, Ian Lockwood was there to cheer on his teammates, the same young men that he grew up with during his NYSA Football days.

The battle for Ian was starting to get tougher every day. The trips to Gainesville with his family were starting to take a toll on him.

But during those trips, Urban Meyer and the Florida Gator football team befriended Ian and the Lockwood family. Ian even received the game ball in the Gators Bowl Game that year in Tampa.

This young man fought to the final bell, with no regrets. With his family and teammates by his side, Ian passed away on 28 January 2011.

I remember the day of his Memorial Service quite well…the rain would fall; but that would not dampen the spirits of a community brought together by one of their own, Ian Cole Lockwood. Both sides of Bennett C. Russell Stadium were filled with not only Raider faithful, but parts of the entire Panhandle Region.

Florida Gator Head Coach Urban Meyer, Bob Tebow and strong safety, Ahmad Black were in attendance as well.

On this day, his Raider teammates would march slowly onto the field carrying his jersey with the song Black and Yellow bellowing in the background. This was a fitting tribute to a young man who lived each day of his 18+ years to the fullest, despite his many medical setbacks.

Ian wore #10 and he would be the last Raider to wear this number. This number is the only one retired in Navarre history.

As we are only 10 days away from kickoff, take a moment and remember this special young man, who brought a community together.

“Live for Today, Fight for Tomorrow, Live Strong”

Class of 2011, RB/WR Ian Lockwood, #10.

10 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 13, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

10 games ago – Pine Forest 40, Navarre 17 (2023)

Navarre…0 10 0 7 – 17
Pine Forest…6 14 13 7 – 40

Scoring
1st Qtr
4:20 – 32-yard run, Miequle Brock Jr, PAT blocked (PF)
2nd Qtr
10:10 – 1-yard pass, James Clark to Philip Defelice, Juan Fraga kick (PF)
4:16 – 27-yard FG, Tyler Daniell (Navarre)
3:58 – 87-yard kickoff return, Brock, Fraga kick (PF)
1:30 – 7-yard pass, Hunter Pfeister to Nate Hanson (Navarre)
3rd Qtr
10:40 – 15-yard run, Brock, PAT missed (PF)
4:52 – 27-yard run, Brock, Fraga kick (PF)
4th Qtr
11:08 – 3-yard run, Ja’len Rawls, Fraga kick (PF)
3:43 – 5-yard pass, Pfeister to Jack Helton (Navarre)

Stars of the Game
Offense – Connor Mathews – 18 carries, 91 yards
Defense – Andre Spence – 9 tackles, interception
Special Teams – Tyler Daniell – 2-2 XPs, 1-1 FGs (27)

10th win in school history – Navarre 49, Quincy Shanks 42 (2000)

This was the only meeting between these two teams. Quincy Shanks merged with Havana Northside High School to form East Gadsden High School in 2003. The building is now used as James A. Shanks Middle School.

Raiders that have worn #10
QB Zach Cook – Class of 2002
QB Chris Murray – Class of 2005
QB Austin Grimm – Class of 2008
QB Andrew Velasquez – Class of 2010
WR Ian Lockwood – Class of 2011 – passed away in 2011

The #10 was retired in 2011 to honor Ian after his passing on 28 Jan 2011. “Live for the day, Fight for tomorrow, Live Strong”.

Statistics that involve #10
10 – sacks in a career – Eugene Robinson (2007-09)
10 – sacks in a season – Victor Byers (2010)
10 – sacks in a career – Victor Byers (2009-10)
10 – sacks in a career – Bo Hering (2014-16)
10 – tackles for loss in a season – Grady Kelly (2018)
10 – quarterback hurries in a season – Kiohne Moso (2022)
10 – quarterback hurries in a season – Mack Smith (2022)
10 – playoff losses in a career – Jay Walls (2012-23)

The Raiders have scored 10 points in a game on four different occasions.

2000 – Gulf Breeze 31, Navarre 10
2000 – Milton 23, Navarre 10
2006 – Catholic 20, Navarre 10
2019 – Navarre 10, Tate 0

Navarre is 7-3 in their last 10 games.