Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 152 days

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152 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.
 
152 games ago – Navarre 28, Rutherford 0 (2007)
 
The Raiders (1-0) started out the 2007 season with a shutout in the first ever meeting with the Rams. Navarre jumped out to a 21-0 lead at the half and added a touchdown in the fourth quarter for the victory.
 
LB Joey Torres led the way on the defensive side of the ball in 2007. Joey went on the University of South Alabama, where he was on the Jaguar Track & Field team.
 
Overall series is tied at 1-1.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 153 days

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153 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.
 
153 games ago – Pace 26, Navarre 7 (2006)
 
The Raiders (7-4) lost their very first playoff game in school history at home. This team experienced a lot of firsts in 2006:
 
  1. Five straight wins
  2. Defense registered three shutouts
  3. District Title
  4. Seven wins in a season
  5. Made the FHSAA playoffs
Navarre outscored their opponents in 2006, 241-147.
 
Navarre leads in overall series, 11-7.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 154 days

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154 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

154 games ago – Gulf Breeze 24, Navarre 22 (2006)

The Raiders (7-3) suffer a setback, but still finish the regular with their most wins in school history (up to this point) and will host Pace in the first round of the FHSAA State Playoffs (their first trip to the Playoffs).

Navarre leads in overall series, 13-8.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 155 days

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155 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

155 games ago – Navarre 21, Crestview 7 (2006)

The Raiders (7-2) win their fifth straight game and record their seventh win of the season; both were school records at this time in Navarre history.

Navarre leads in overall series, 10-7.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 156 days

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156 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

156 games ago – Navarre 17, Florida High 6 (2006)

The Raiders (6-2) win their fourth straight game and record their sixth win of the season for the first time in school. This was the only time that Navarre has beat Florida High in four attempts.

DB Mike Hagewood was a huge contributor for the Navarre defense in 2006. He graduated in 2007 and went on to play at Cumberland University.

Navarre trails in overall series, 3-1.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 157 days

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Far left, Aaron Brummett; Far right, John Hermance

157 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

157 games ago – Navarre 21, Choctaw 14 (2006)

The Raiders (5-2) go on the road and take 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.

K Aaron Brummett went 3-3 on XPs in the game. Aaron graduated in 2007 and went on to kick for Huntingdon College.

Navarre leads the overall series, 8-7.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 158 days

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158 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.
 
158 games ago – Navarre 14, Fort Walton Beach 0 (2006)
 
The Raiders (4-2) jump out to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter at home and tack on another in the third quarter for a shutout victory against the Vikings.
 
LB John Blatz was an integral part of the Navarre defense that only gave up 147 points in 11 games in 2006.
 
Navarre leads the overall series, 8-6.
 

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 159 days

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Photos provided by the Navarre Press.

159 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.

159 games ago – Navarre 49, Holmes County 7 (2006)

The Raiders (3-2) got back to their winning ways as QB Austin Grimm exploded with five TD passes on 14-16 passing and 203 yards.

RB Derek Nelson led the ground attack with 86 yards rushing on 10 carries and a TD. WR’s Chris Weaver and Donte Rome both added two TD receptions.

Navarre leads the overall series, 3-0.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 160 days

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#31 Stefan Tipton, #34 Tremain Barnes, #30 John Blatz, #22 Russell Mertens, #20 Sam Harton, #15 Donte Rome & #12 Derek Nelson
160 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.
 
160 games ago – Milton 43, Navarre 21 (2006)
 
The Raiders (2-2) fell to Milton at home. QB Austin Grimm went 19-30 for 173 yards, one TD and one interception and RB Derek Nelson pitched in 94 yards and a TD on 15 carries in the loss.
 
Navarre leads the overall series, 12-8.

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Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 161 days

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161 days to kickoff of the 2020 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will travel to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 2020.
 
161 games ago – Catholic 20, Navarre 10 (2006)
 
The Raiders (2-1) fell on the road to the Crusaders for their first loss of the season.  QB Austin Grimm went 17-29 for 178 yards and one interception.
 
Navarre has played Catholic every year except the 2019 season and leads the overall series, 13-8.
 
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