80 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.
80 games ago – Navarre 20, Escambia 9 (2015)
Escambia…0 0 3 6 – 9
Navarre…0 14 0 6 – 20
Navarre…0 14 0 6 – 20
Sometimes in football, you have to rely on your defense to win a game and the Raiders did just that on this night. Navarre forced five turnovers and limited the high powered triple option offense of the Gators to one touchdown and a field goal.
Bo Hering (14 tackles), Aaron Mitchell (10 tackles) and Michael Sandle’s two interceptions led the way on defense. Tyler Morton added three tackles for loss.
Hasaan Williams carried the ball 24 times for 129 yards and a score and Brady Hammel went 2-3 on field goals (35,33), both coming in the fourth quarter.
For the first time in school history, the Raiders found themself 7-0 to start a season.
80th win in school history – Navarre 28, Columbia 21 (Region Final – 2012)
Columbia…0 14 7 0 – 21
Navarre…14 7 0 7 – 28
Navarre…14 7 0 7 – 28
Nick Benton returned the opening kickoff 85 yards for a score and Navarre would jump out to a 21-0 first half lead and held on to secure their first Region Title in school history.
Raiders that have worn #80:
Buddy Stephens – Class of 2000
WR Josh Butterbough – Class of 2004
WR Tony Long – Class of 2006
WR Just Moore – Class of 2007
WR John Harris – Class of 2008
TE Nathan Comer – Class of 2021
TE Jack Helton – Class of 2025
Buddy Stephens – Class of 2000
WR Josh Butterbough – Class of 2004
WR Tony Long – Class of 2006
WR Just Moore – Class of 2007
WR John Harris – Class of 2008
TE Nathan Comer – Class of 2021
TE Jack Helton – Class of 2025
Stats that involve #80:
80 – points scored in a season/career – Zach Cook (2001)
80.5 – tackle points in a season/career – Robert Roux (2007)
80 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Damontell Thompson (2012)
80 – assisted tackles in a career – Christian Gill (2011-13)
80.5 – tackle points in a career – Cameron Thomas (2017-18)
80 – points scored in a season/career – Jaden Reese (2022)
80 – points scored in a season/career – Zach Cook (2001)
80.5 – tackle points in a season/career – Robert Roux (2007)
80 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Damontell Thompson (2012)
80 – assisted tackles in a career – Christian Gill (2011-13)
80.5 – tackle points in a career – Cameron Thomas (2017-18)
80 – points scored in a season/career – Jaden Reese (2022)
Navarre is 61-19 in their last 80 games and lead the overall series against Escambia, 7-3. The Raiders are 43-24 all-time against teams from Escambia County (FL).