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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.

42 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 12, 2024 by irishbillsports

42 days (6 weeks) to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as Navarre will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

42 games ago – Navarre 10, Tate 0 (2019)

Navarre…7 0 3 0 – 10
Tate…0 0 0 0 – 0

Second shutout of the season for the Raiders defense.

Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III – 14-24, 186 yards, 15 carries, 62 yards, TD
Defense – Bailey Huston – 8 tackles

42nd win in school history – Navarre 38, Catholic 28 (2007)

The Raiders (3-0) returned home with a victory against the Crusaders. QB Austin Grimm set the Navarre season record in 2007 with 2,517 yards passing (which still stands today as the single-season record) and finished his high school career with 4,087 yards, which currently stands fourth overall in school history behind Matthew Webb, Hunter Pfeister and Marlon Courtney III.

Raiders that have worn #42
Kevin Moore – Class of 2001
RB John Crossley – Class of 2005
DB Christian Ewing – Class of 2008
DB Aaron Farrill – Class of 2010 – U.S. Air Force
DE Connor Brantley – Class of 2012
LB Jeffery Mattox – Class of 2020 – played at UWF
OL/LB Roan Strom – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #42
42 – rushing TDs in a career – Dwayne Carter (2009-11) – 2nd All-Time
42 – receptions in a career – Cam Mayweather (2013-14)
42 – solo tackles in a season – Anthony Miller (2014)
42 – points scored in a season – Derrick Smith (2014)
42 – points scored in a game – Michael Carter (2016) – Navarre Record
42 – solo tackles in a season – Josh Carter (2016)
42 – points scored in a season – Josh Carter (2016)
42 – tackle points in a season – Nolan Garrett (2016)
42 – assisted tackles in a season – Charlie Alevras (2016)
42 – solo tackles in a season – Matthew Downey (2017)
42 – total tackles in a career – Alex Gilchrist (2017-18)
42 – tackles for loss in a career – Josh Carter (2015-18) – Navarre Record
42 – solo tackles in a career – Jeffery Mattox (2018-19)
42 – points scored in a season – Quinn Caballero (2018)
42.5 – tackle points in a season – Tyler England (2019)
42 – points scored in a season – Trent Hall (2020)
42 – total tackles in a season – Landon Mentzler (2022)
42 – solo tackles in a season – Darius Cunningham (2023)
42 – tackle points in a season – Tristan Ferrara (2023)

The Raiders have scored 42 points in a game on 15 different occasions.

Navarre is 29-13 in their last 42 games.

43 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 11, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

43 games ago – Niceville 20, Navarre 7 (2019)

Niceville…0 13 0 7 – 20
Navarre…0 7 0 0 – 7

Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III – 11-19, 122 yards, TD; Tyler England – 6 receptions, 95 yards
Defense – Xayvion Thomas – 10 tackles

43rd win in school history – Navarre 42, Mosley 35 (2007)

Navarre secured their fourth straight win to start the season (first time in school history). This was the first meeting ever between these two teams. The Raiders lead the overall series, 4-3.

Raiders that have worn #43
DB Josh Johnston – Class of 2004
TE Ryan Daeges – Class of 2017
WR Michael Smith – Class of 2018
WR Logan Collinsworth – Class of 2021
DB Jonathan Brogan – Class of 2023
DB Brody Delgatti-Byrd – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #43
43 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Kevin Cohan (2013)
43 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Michael Sandle (2014)
43 – points scored in a game against Dothan (Week 1 – 2015)
43 – tackle points in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2015)
43 – tackles for loss (25) & sacks (18) in a career – Xavier Fernandez (2014-16)
43 – solo tackles in a season – Bailey Huston (2019)
43 – assisted tackles in a season – Hunter Crowder (2021)
43 – solo tackles in a season – Joshua Wilson (2023)

Navarre is 30-13 in their last 43 games.

44 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 12, 2024July 10, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

44 games ago – Pine Forest 24, Navarre 6 (2019)

Navarre…0 3 3 0 – 6
Pine Forest…0 10 14 0 – 24

Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III – 144 yards, passing
Defense – Jaden Rivera – 12 tackles; Tyler England – 12 tackles; Bailey Huston – 12 tackles, TFL; Grady Kelly – 2 sacks, 3 QBH
Special Teams – Preston Penton – 2-2 FGs (38)

44th win in school history – Navarre 26, Choctaw 24 (2007)

The Raiders rebounded after a tough loss on the road to Fort Walton Beach Vikings to beat Choctaw and improve to 5-1 on the season.

Raiders that have worn #44
Matt Stephens – Class of 2000 – first graduating class
John Alexander – Class of 2003
DL John Hermance – Class of 2007
LB Trey Palombo – Class of 2009
LB Devin Colonel – Class of 2013 – passed away in 2022
LB Caleb Dale – Class of 2018 – played at Samford University (AL)
LB Wyatt Bucey – Class of 2021
DB Cole Dowman – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #44
44 – assisted tackles in a career – T. J. Williams (2003-05)
44 – receptions in a season – Kyle Irby (2007)
44 – assisted tackles in a career – Nolan Lemaitre (2009-10)
44 – points scored in a game against FWB (Week 8 – 2012)
44 – points scored in a game against Escambia (Playoffs – 2014)
44 – points scored in a game against Milton (Week 7 – 2016)
44.5 – tackle points in a season – Royce Thomas (2016)
44 – solo tackles in a season – Dante Wright (2017)
44 – completions in a season – Hunter Pfeister (2021)
44 – receptions in a season – Jadon Reese (2022)
44 – solo tackles in a season – Marquez White (2023)
44 – points scored in a season – Nate Hanson (2023)

Navarre is 30-14 in their last 44 games.

45 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 9, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

45 games ago – Lincoln 35, Navarre 20 (2019)

Navarre…7 7 0 6 – 20
Lincoln…7 14 7 7 – 35

Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III – 13-21, 228 yards, TD, rushing TD; Tyler England – 4 receptions, 111 yards
Defense – Grady Kelly – 11 solo tackles, 8 TFL, 7 sacks (school record), 8 QBH

Grady Kelly’s performance was one of the most dominant performances by a Raider defender in the history of the program. On one possession, Lincoln had a first and 10 at the Navarre 29, after three straight sacks by Grady and a 15-yard penalty, the Trojans faced a 4th and 62.

45th win in school history – Navarre 42, Crestview 23 (2007)

Raiders got back to their winning ways at home and finished the 2007 home schedule with a 5-1 record. Navarre would not have much time to enjoy this win over the Bulldogs, as they had a Monday night make-up game against QB Dustin Land and the Milton Panthers.

Raiders that have worn #45
Kris Phelps – Class of 2001
WR/PK Josh Livingston – Class of 2003
RB Jeff Elliott – Class of 2008
LB Walter Hill – Class of 2009
LB Michael Arnold – Class of 2011
LB Troy Moxley – Class of 2021
DB Jacob Bishop – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #45
45 – points scored against West Florida (2006)
45 – assisted tackles in a season – Robert Roux (2007)
45 – receptions in a season – Jordan Leggett (2011)
45 – solo tackles in a season – Damontell Thompson (2012)
45 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Michael Sandle (2013)
45 – assisted tackles in a career – Tommy Leggett (2014-15)
45 – touchdowns scored in a season – Michael Carter (2016) – school record
45 – solo tackles in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2016)
45 – tackle points in a season – Marc Struck (2016)
45 – assisted tackles in a career – Jordan Jefferson (2017-18)
45 – receptions in a season – Derek Percivalle (2021)
45 – assisted tackles in a season – Devin Wright (2021)
45 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Trey Bragg (2022)

Navarre is 30-15 in their last 45 games.

46 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 8, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

46 games ago – Navarre 21, Milton 13 (2019)

Navarre…7 14 0 0 – 21
Milton…0 7 0 6 – 13

Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III – 10-15, 170 yards, 2 TDs; Tyler England – 5 receptions, 112 yards, TD
Defense – Devin Wright – 14 tackles

46th win in school history – Navarre 35, Gulf Breeze 14 (2007)

Navarre scored four touchdowns on plays of 20 yards or more. This was the last win for Head Coach Larry Olson, finishing off a six-year stint as the Raiders head coach at 30-29. He led Navarre to their first two playoff appearances (2006 & 2007) in school history.

Raiders that have worn #46
DB James McCloskey – Class of 2015
RB Ameer Rustom – Class of 2023
DB Machenlee Jones – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #46
46 – assisted tackles in a career – Lloyd Heflin (1999-2000)
46 – tackle points in a season – Jacob Kendall (2013)
46 – pass attempts in a game – Matthew Webb (2014) – School Record
46 – assisted tackles in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
46.5 – tackles points in a season – Ryan Diamco (2015)
46 – solo tackles in a season – Tyson Brown (2016)
46 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2017)
46.5 – tackle points in a season – Nolan Garrett (2017)
46.5 – tackle points in a season – Matthew Downey (2018)
46 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Connor Eastwood (2019-20)
46 – solo tackles in a season – Connor Black (2023)

Navarre is 30-16 in their last 46 games.

2024 Schedule – Navarre Raiders

July 7, 2024 by irishbillsports

2024 Schedule – Navarre Raiders
Head Coach – Garrett Bagley (1st Year)

16 Aug 24 – @ Pensacola (KO Classic)
23 Aug 24 – @ Pensacola Catholic
30 Aug 24 – vs. Choctaw
6 Sep 24 – Open Week
12 Sep 24 – @ Mosley
20 Sep 24 – vs. Milton (Homecoming)
26 Sep 24 – @ Tate *
4 Oct 24 – @ Escambia
11 Oct 24 – vs. Crestview *
18 Oct 24 – @ Gulf Breeze
25 Oct 24 – vs. Pace *
1 Nov 24 – vs. Niceville (Senior Night)

* Denotes District Game

Helmet is courtesy of FloridaHSFootball.com.

All games will be broadcast on IrishBillSports.com and on YouTube at Irish Bill Sports Live.

47 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 7, 2024 by irishbillsports

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

47 games ago – Navarre 34, Pace 0 (2019)

The first of two shutouts for the Raiders defense on the season. They finished the game with 18 TFL and seven sacks.

Pace…0 0 0 0 – 0
Navarre…13 14 7 0 – 34

Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III – 13-20, 189 yards, 2 TDs; Jaydin Antonio – 11 carries, 92 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Nate Hering – 10 tackles, 2 TFL, QBH; Devin Wright – 10 tackles 2 TFL, QBH; Grady Kelly – 3 sacks, 3 TFL

47th win in school history – Navarre 20, West Florida 3 (2008)

West Florida…3 0 0 0 – 3
Navarre…0 20 0 0 – 20

Stars of the Game
Offense – Andrew Velasquez – 236 yards passing, 2 TDs
Defense – Ronnie Wesson – 11 tackles

Raiders that have worn #47
LB Brandon Wilhelm – Class of 2017
LB Dusty Rogers – Class of 2017 – didn’t play Senior season – played baseball at Walforf College (IA)
RB Alex Minisall – Class of 2023
DB Caden Nutt – Class of 2024
TE Ben Bettelyoun – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #47
47 – touchdowns scored in a career – Dwayne Carter (2009-11)
47 – points scored against Choctaw (2011)
47 – tackle points in a season – Marcus Mays (2013)
47 – receptions in a season – Blake Malter (2013)
47 – solo tackles in a season – Will Robinson-Pettus (2013)
47 – solo tackles in a season – Christian Gill (2013)
47 – points scored against Gulf Breeze (2015)
47 – tackle points in a season – Matthew Downey (2017)
47 – solo tackles in a season – Joshua Wilson (2022)

Navarre is 31-16 in their last 47 games.