22 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.
22 games ago – Navarre 30, Crestview 13 (2020)
Navarre…14 7 6 3 – 30
Crestview…0 7 0 6 – 13
Crestview…0 7 0 6 – 13
The Raiders would finish the regular season undefeated at 6-0 (only the second time in school history.
Jaden Rivera surpassed the century mark once again as he rushed for 128 yards on 20 carries and two touchdowns. Zach Marquis contributed 157 total yards (116 passing/41 rushing) and a TD pass to Trent Hall. Hall only had two receptions on the night, but both went for scores. Jebari Mitchell added 86 yards on four receptions.
Devin Wright led the defense with 10 tackles and Grady Kelly contributed four tackles for loss and four sacks. Preston Penton was perfect in the kicking game as he went 3-3 on extra points and made his only field goal from 42 yards out.
22nd win in program history – Navarre 31, Catholic 18 (2003)
Raiders start the season 2-0 for the 3rd time in their short existence running Head Coach Larry Olson’s career record to 6-6.
Raiders that have worn #22:
DB/WR Lucas Thomas – Class of 2003
RB Tashan Verdell – Class of 2006
DB Russell Mertens – Class of 2007
DB/K Adam Hamilton – Class of 2009
DB Giovanni Randolph – Class of 2011 – played at Grambling State
DB Elijah Appel – Class of 2013
LB Cade Taylor – Class of 2018
DB Derek Percivalle – Class of 2022 – playing at Webber International (FL)
DB Trey Bragg – Class of 2023
DB/WR Lucas Thomas – Class of 2003
RB Tashan Verdell – Class of 2006
DB Russell Mertens – Class of 2007
DB/K Adam Hamilton – Class of 2009
DB Giovanni Randolph – Class of 2011 – played at Grambling State
DB Elijah Appel – Class of 2013
LB Cade Taylor – Class of 2018
DB Derek Percivalle – Class of 2022 – playing at Webber International (FL)
DB Trey Bragg – Class of 2023
Statistics that involve #22:
22 – wins by a coach in his career (22-21) – Chad Lashley (2008-11)
22 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Dwayne Carter (2011) – 2nd All-Time
22 – assisted tackles in a season – Dylan Main (2014)
22 – assisted tackles in a season – Jay Klosinski (2014)
22 – touchdown passes in a career – Caine Adamson (2014-16)
22 – tackles for loss in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2018) – 2nd All-Time
22 – solo tackles in a season – Connor Eastwood (2019)
22 – solo tackles in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2020)
22 – wins by a coach in his career (22-21) – Chad Lashley (2008-11)
22 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Dwayne Carter (2011) – 2nd All-Time
22 – assisted tackles in a season – Dylan Main (2014)
22 – assisted tackles in a season – Jay Klosinski (2014)
22 – touchdown passes in a career – Caine Adamson (2014-16)
22 – tackles for loss in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2018) – 2nd All-Time
22 – solo tackles in a season – Connor Eastwood (2019)
22 – solo tackles in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2020)
Navarre has scored 22 points in a game on four different occasions:
2006 – Gulf Breeze 24, Navarre 22
2011 – Pensacola 29, Navarre 22
2013 – Catholic 45, Navarre 22
2015 – Tate 23, Navarre 22 (2OT – Playoffs)
2006 – Gulf Breeze 24, Navarre 22
2011 – Pensacola 29, Navarre 22
2013 – Catholic 45, Navarre 22
2015 – Tate 23, Navarre 22 (2OT – Playoffs)
Navarre is 13-9 in their last 22 games and leads the overall series against Crestview, 12-7.