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Navarre Raider History – 2001

August 9, 2020 by irishbillsports

Navarre faced a new opponent to start out the 2001 season, Charles Henderson High School out of Troy, Alabama, falling 28-13. Coach Danny Williams would lead the Raiders to their first five win season and .500 record.

Game Results

Charles Henderson (AL) 28, Navarre 13

Navarre 21, Catholic 9

Navarre 38, Walton 13

Woodham 26, Navarre 13

Pace 41, Navarre 21

Navarre 32, Bay 20

Milton 41, Navarre 34

Navarre 28, Crestview 21

Gulf Breeze 35, Navarre 12

Navarre 41, Gulf Shores (AL) 7

This would be the first season that the Raiders outscored their opponents, 253-241.

Navarre Raider Class of 2002:

4 – Darren Ayers

9 – Tim Seay

10 – Zack Cook

15 – Zach Silvey

30 – Adam Buchanan

34 – Frank Willis

38 – Chris Wells

56 – Justin Rogers

60 – Marco Garcia

63 – Mark Hemaseth

73 – John Eichling

83 – Raymond Acosta *

* Raymond later passed away in an auto accident in 2003.

Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 12 days

August 9, 2020August 9, 2020 by irishbillsports

12 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

12 games ago – Navarre 50, Escambia 22 (2018) – Playoffs

Box Score

Escambia…0 7 15 0 – 22

Navarre…..14 6 23 7 – 50

The Raiders (11-1) avenged their only loss of the regular season against the Gators. Marlon Courtney III scored on Navarre’s first possession at 10:10 with a 15-yard run; then he found Fernando Gomez for a 19-yard score…14-0 after one.

Escambia cut the lead to seven early in the second when Av Smith hit Chris Hale on a 75-yard strike. Kevin Taich would stretch the lead to 13 in the second quarter as he connected on two 37-yard FGs…Raiders up 20-7.

The scoring was early and often in the third quarter and Chris Williams got it going with a 38-yard run and Navarre had their biggest lead of the game. On the ensuing kickoff, Escambia’s Patrick Sanders broke free and returned the kick 92 yards for a score to cut the lead to 27-14. Raiders would score the next 10 on a 6-yard run from Joshua Carter and Taich’s third FG of the night. Gators Frank Pesant found the end zone from three yards out to get Escambia within 15 at 1:38; but Navarre would answer right back on Dante Wright’s 63-yard run…43-22 Raiders.

Jaydin Antonio would put the final touches on Navarre’s win with a one yard run at 6:14. Taich finished the night, 5-6 on extra points and went 3-3 on FGs; his best night as a Raider.

After throwing for over 300 yards in the first meeting, Navarre didn’t have to rely on their passing game as much, as Courtney completed 9-18 for 116 yards and a TD. Raiders turned to the running game and Williams led the way with 145 yards on 16 carries and Wright added 93 yards on three carries. Navarre finished the night with 343 yards on 46 carries.

On defense, Carter led the way again with 11 tackles (7 solo/4 assists) and Isaiah Heyward pitched in with 9 tackles (4 solo/5 assists/sack). The Raiders defense forced three turnovers on the night (interception/2 fumble recoveries) and also recorded a blocked FG.

Raiders who wore #12:

QB Seth Clark – Class of 2004

RB Derek Nelson – Class of 2007 – serving in U.S. Marine Corps

DB Noel Cook – Class of 2010

DB Nick Benton – Class of 2013 – played at Jacksonville University

DB/WR Michael Sandle – Class of 2016 – playing baseball at South Alabama

WR Sam Register – Class of 2018

DB/RB Evan Gourley – Class of 2019

Current Raider wearing #12:

LB Connor Eastwood – Class of 2021

12 – sacks in a season – Andrew Garcia (2010) – 2nd all-time

12 – tackles for loss in a career – Johnny Robinson-Pettus (2010-12)

12 – receiving touchdowns in a career – Jordan Leggett (2010-12)

12 – tackles for loss in a season – Bo Hering (2016)

12 – receiving touchdowns in a career – Tyler England (2018-19)

Navarre is 7-5 in their last 12 games and leads the series against Escambia, 7-3.

Navarre Raider History – 2000

August 8, 2020 by irishbillsports

Navarre started out the 2000 season with two straight wins, but went 1-7 over the last eight games to finish the season at 3-7.

Game Results

Navarre 20, Port St Joe 14

Navarre 49, Quincy Shanks 42

Gulf Breeze 31, Navarre 10

Marianna 50, Navarre 26

Choctaw 44, Navarre 10

Pace 56, Navarre 21

Catholic 35, Navarre 21

Navarre 54, Gulf Shores (AL) 0

Northview 34, Navarre 20

Raiders were outscored by their opponents 329-250 on the season.

Navarre Raider Class of 2001:

7 – Trey Rose

8 – Maurice Allen

15 – Chris Watson

31 – Michael Porter

42 – Kevin Moore

45 – Kris Phelps

54 – Lloyd Heflin

60 – Ben Daughtery

61 – Rocky Brock

65 – Stephen Willoughby

71 – Clay Bryan

79 – Paul Ke-a

The scores from the Marianna and Choctaw games were incorrectly posted in this photo; the correct scores from these two games are listed above. This information was received from Florida High School Football Historian, Richard Burton.

Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 13 days

August 8, 2020 by irishbillsports

13 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

13 games ago – Navarre 38, Pace 6 (2018) – Playoffs

Box Score

Pace……..0 0 0 6 – 6

Navarre..17 0 7 14 – 38

The Raiders (10-1) beat the Patriots for the second time on the season, this time at home. Kevin Taich got the scoring underway with a 24-yard FG at 7:03. At the 6:07 mark, Dante Wright stepped in front of a Kason Lincke pass and returned it 20 yards for a score. The final of the first quarter came when Marlon Courtney III connected with Tyler England on a 44-yard TD pass. 17-0 Navarre after one.

After a scoreless second quarter, Chris Williams scored on a 33 yard run at 7:23 of the third to increase the lead to 24-0. Raiders would get rushing TDs from Wright (40 yards) and Garon Finley (2 yards) in the fourth to start a running clock. Pace finally got on the board as time expired when Lincke connected with Caleb Buckner on a 35-yard pass.

Courtney finished the night going 6-10 for 133 yards and a score and Chris Williams led the ground attack with 66 yards on 10 carries and a TD. England was the Raiders leading receiver as he finished with four receptions for 99 yards and a TD. Pace was led by Damean Bivins 133 yards on 28 carries.

Joshua Carter led the Navarre defense once again with 12 tackles (10 solo/2 assists/TFL) and Isaiah Heyward contributed 8 (5 solo/3 assists). Wright had three of the Raiders four interceptions in the game. Taich finished 5-5 on extra points and was successful on his only FG attempt.

Raiders who wore #13:

WR Tommy Correa – Class of 2016

WR/P Brandon Marquis – Class of 2018

Current Raider wearing #13:

RB/WR Jebari Mitchell

13 – receptions in a game – Chris Weaver (2007) – Navarre Record

13 – touchdowns in a career – Gatlin Casey (2012-13) – 3rd all-time

13 – tackles for loss in a season – Christian Gill (2013)

13 – tackles for loss in a season – Anthony “The Unit” Miller (2015)

13 – points scored in a game – 7 times from 1999-present

13 – most wins against one opponent – Gulf Breeze & Catholic

Navarre is 8-5 in their last 13 games and leads the series again Pace, 11-7.

Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 14 days

August 7, 2020 by irishbillsports

14 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

14 games ago – Navarre 38, Niceville 13 (2018)

Box Score

Navarre…..7 14 14 3 – 38

Niceville….0 0 13 0 – 13

The Raiders (9-1, 3-0) finished the regular season with a strong performance on the road against the Eagles. Marlon Courtney III started the scoring in the first quarter with a one yard run. Navarre would find the end zone two more times in the second, Chris Williams with a nine yard run and Dante Wright with a 44-yard run. Raiders up 21-0 at the half.

Wright would extend the lead to 28 as he hauled in a 67-yard pass from Courtney on the first play from scrimmage to start the second half. Niceville would get on the board as T.J. Pope scored from the one. The Eagles then cut the lead to 15 as Jack White hit Dominic Annachiraco on a 25-yard pass play with eight seconds left in the quarter. But, Navarre would answer right back as Courtney connected with Wright on a 80-yard score with no time left on the clock…Raiders 35-13.

Kevin Taich finished up the scoring in the fourth quarter as he split the uprights from 33 yards out. Courtney finished the night, 8-13 for 276 yards and two TDs. Wright brought in four receptions for 177 yards (school record) and two scores. Williams led the ground attack with 68 yards on nine carries and a TD.

Navarre’s defense was led by Josh Carter with 11 tackles (8 solo/3 assists/TFL) and Quinn Caballero with 10 (8 solo/2 assists). Raiders registered eight tackles for loss and four sacks (three by Jordan Jefferson). Taich finished the night perfectly, as he went 5-5 on extra points and hit his only field goal attempt.

Raiders who wore #14:

RB Hasaan Williams – Class of 2016 – serving in U.S. Air Force

WR Quinn Caballero – Class of 2019 – playing at Charleston Southern

Current Raider wearing #14:

WR Trent Hall – Class of 2022

14 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Frank Willis (1999)

14 – tackles for loss in a career – Brandon Williams (2001-02)

14 – sacks in a career – Andrew Garcia (2008-10)

14 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Chris Williams (2018)

Navarre is 9-5 in their last 14 games and leads the series against Niceville, 8-3.

Navarre Raider History – 1999

August 6, 2020 by irishbillsports

1996 – First Freshmen class

1997 – First JV season – Freshmen and Sophomores

1998 – First Varsity season – Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors

1999 – First Varsity season with Seniors

2000 – First Graduating Class

I want to thank Former Raider John Simmons with his assistance in obtaining Year Book team photos.

Attached is the 1999 Navarre Raider team photo. If you look in the second row from the top, you will see Coach Greg Taylor. Coach Taylor is the only coach to be on staff from the beginning in 1996. He finished his coaching stint in 2019.

First year head coach Danny Williams led the Raiders to a 4-6 season.

Game Results
Navarre 39, Port St Joe 20

Navarre 38, Straughn (AL) 8

Walton 62, Navarre 29
Gulf Breeze 52, Navarre 21
Marianna 42, Navarre 21

Navarre 20, Holmes County 14

Navarre 35, Northview 13

Chipley 34, Navarre 27

Catholic 35, Navarre 14

Escambia 40, Navarre 20

Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 15 days

August 6, 2020 by irishbillsports

15 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

16 games ago – Navarre 40, Gulf Breeze 12 (2018)

Box Score

Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 12 – 12

Navarre…..19 7 14 0 – 40

The Raiders (8-1, 3-0) go undefeated in District play for the second straight year. Navarre jumped out to a 19-0 lead after one, the first coming on a 70-yard pass from Marlon Courtney III to Dante Wright at 10:59. The defense got into the scoring column as well as Evan Gourley recovered a fumble in the end zone at 9:01 and then Quinn Caballeo ran one in from the 12 at the 1:19 mark.

Tyler England would find the end zone on a 29-yard pass from Wright at 1:04 for the only score of the second quarter…26-0 Navarre at the half.

Chris Williams (13-yard run) and Josh Carter (3-yard run) extended the lead to 40-0 by the end of the third quarter, so there would be a running clock in the fourth quarter.

The Dolphins would score two late touchdowns in the fourth quarter as Tyler Dittmer scored on a 34-yard run at 2:28 and Nic Deweese hauled in a 28-yard reception from Cooper Harris as time expired.

It was a quiet nice of passing for Courtney as he went 3-6 for 115 yards and a score, he also added 46 yards on nine carries. Chris Williams led the ground attack with 79 yards on nine carries and a TD.

Josh Carter led the way on defense with 14 tackles (5 solo/9 assists) and a blocked punt and the Raiders produced double digit tackles for loss (10) for the third straight game. Jordan Jefferson leading the way with four and Grady Kelly added three. Wright was 4-4 on extra points.

Raiders who wore #15:

Zach Silvey – Class of 2002

Nick Feilner – Class of 2004

Donte’ Rome – Class of 2007

Steven Householder – Class of 2011

Marquis Hagewood – Class of 2012

Dwayne Walls – Class of 2013

Sage Chambers – Class of 2018

Zach Simpson – Class of 2019

Current Raider wearing #15:

Jaden Rivera – Class of 2021

15 – touchdown passes in a season – Zach Cook (2001)

15 – points scored in a game – Woodham (Week 4 – 2002)

15 – points scored in a game – University Christian (Week 2 – 2005)

15 – touchdown passes in a career – Colton Kane (2010)

15 – points scored in a game – Choctaw (Week 8 – 2014)

15 – rushing touchdowns in a career – Hasaan Williams (2014-15)

15 – touchdown receptions in a season – Dante Wright – Navarre Record

15 – touchdown passes in a season – Marlon Courtney III (2019)

Navarre is 10-5 in their last 15 games and leads the series against Gulf Breeze, 13-8.

Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 16 days

August 15, 2020August 5, 2020 by irishbillsports

16 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

16 games ago – Navarre 49, Milton 12 (2018)

Box Score

Milton…….6 6 0 0 – 12

Navarre…..7 21 14 7 – 49

The Raiders (7-1, 2-0) fell behind 22 seconds into the game as Tyler Buchanan found Marquise McCroy on a 84-yard TD pass. But, Navarre would score 49 of the next 55 points, starting with a Chris Williams 5-yard TD run. Raiders ahead 7-6 after one.

Navarre scored on their first three possessions of the second quarter. Williams scored the first TD on a 25-yard run. Dante Wright hauled in a 77-yard TD pass from Marlon Courtney and Josh Carter added a 3-yard run. Lamonte Cunningham scored the last points of the night for Milton on a 2-yard run. Raiders 28-12 at the half.

The second half was all Navarre as Williams returned the opening kickoff 75 yards for a TD; Courtney used his legs to score from the 22 and Jaydin Antonio capped off the scoring with a 3-yard run.

Courtney went 11-16 for 202 yards and a TD and carried the ball 11 times for 60 yards and another score. Carter also had 11 carries for 76 yards and a TD. Wright hauled in five receptions for 140 yards and a TD.

Gabe Davis and Josh Carter led the way on defense with six tackles and the Raiders produced double digit tackles for loss for the second straight game with 10 (Davis and Mitchell Hunt with two each). Navarre blocked two FGs and one punt as well in the contest. Kevin Taich was 4-4 on extra points and Wright was 3-3.

Raiders who wear #16:

WR Bryant Watson – Class of 2014

DB Ryan Diamco – Class of 2016 – serving in U.S. Air Force

WR Jacob White – Class of 2017

WR Ben Scharron – Class of 2018

K Kevin Taich – Class of 2019

WR Jayln Wilson – Class of 2020

Navarre is 11-5 in their last 16 games and leads the series against Milton, 12-8.

Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 17 days

August 15, 2020August 4, 2020 by irishbillsports

17 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

17 games ago – Escambia 37, Navarre 27 (2018)

Box Score

Navarre……0 7 7 13 – 27

Escambia….20 0 7 10 – 37

The Raiders (6-1, 1-0) fell behind early as the Gators jumped out to a 20-0 lead after one. Escambia’s Frank Pesant rushed for two touchdowns (16 & 87) and Av Smith found the end zone from three yards out.

Navarre cut it to 13 at the half when Dante Wright caught a 34 yard pass from Marlon Courtney III…Gators 20, Raiders 7.

Josh Carter had a three yard TD run as Navarre would get within six early the third quarter. But, Pesant scored on a four yard run for his third TD of the night to stretch the lead back out to 13 going to the fourth quarter…Escambia up 27-14.

Ronnie Perez added a 37-yard FG at 8:36 for the Gators. Then, Navarre’s Quinn Caballero hauled in a 13-yard TD pass from Courtney and the Raiders were within 10 with 7:30 to go in the game. Escambia would get a 47-yard TD pass from Smith to JoJo Blackmon and Navarre a 21-yard TD pass from Courtney to Wright to close out the scoring.

Courtney had his best game of the season yardage-wise as he threw for 307 yards on 20-25 passing and three TDs. Chris Williams had four receptions for 101 yards and Wright added five receptions for 98 yards and two TDs.

The Raiders were led on defense by Carter’s 12 tackles (11 solo/assist) and Jordan Jefferson’s 9 tackles (4 solo/5 assists/2 TFL). Navarre compiled 11 tackles for the loss on the night with Isaiah Heyward and Grady Kelly with three each. Wright was 3-3 on extra points.

Raiders who wore #17:

QB Robby Miller – Class of 2013

WR John Graczyk – Class of 2014

DB Zack Hamm – Class of 2016

WR Anthony Vega – Class of 2017

WR Anthony Brockum – Class of 2019

Current Raider wearing #17:

QB Jason Deal – Class of 2021

17 – points scored in a game – Florida High (Week 8 – 2006)

17 – touchdown passes in a season – Austin Grimm (2007)

17 – touchdown passes in a season – Dusty Jones (2011)

17 – points scored in a game – Crestview (Week 4 – 2013)

17 – points scored in a game – Escambia (Week 6 – 2016)

Navarre is 11-6 in their last 17 games and leads the series against Escambia, 7-3.

Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 18 days

August 3, 2020 by irishbillsports

18 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

18 games ago – Navarre 49, Pace 30 (2018)

Box Score

Navarre…7 14 14 14 – 49

Pace……..10 7 0 13 – 30

The Patriots got on the board first when Blake Bullock connected on a 32 yard FG. The Raiders (6-0, 1-0) responded right back as Chris William tallied his first of three TDs on the night. Pace would add another score at 2:43 on a four yard run by Damean Bivins…Patriots up 10-7 after one.

Marlon Courtney III hit Quinn Caballero with a 31-yard TD pass just 12 seconds into second quarter to the Raiders on top. But the Patriots would take advantage of Navarre’s only miscue on the night when J. C. Preacher stepped in front of a Courtney pass and returned it for a score. The Raiders would grab the lead on a 54-yard run by Dante Wright…Navarre 21-17 at the half.

The Raiders scored the only points of the third quarter as Courtney found Tyler England on a 49-yard TD pass and Williams would find a hole in the Pace defense with a 31-yard TD run…Navarre 35-17 heading to the fourth.

Teams traded touchdowns in the fourth. Navarre first as Courtney connected with England on a 23-yard pass. Then, Bivins from 4 yards out for Pace. Williams with his third TD of night extended the lead to 22 for the Raiders and then the Patriots scored with 58 seconds left as Kason Lincke found Caleb Buckner on 20 yard pass.

Courtney went 14-22 for 194 yards and three TDs and Chris Williams finished the night with 102 yards on 10 carries. England added 124 yards on seven receptions and Caballero added 70 yards on seven receptions.

Josh Carter led the defense with 14 tackles (11 solo/3 assists) and Matthew Downey chipped in 9 (6 solo/3 assists). Jeffery Mattox and Grady Kelly produced the only sacks on the night. Wright went 7-7 on extra points.

Raiders who wore #18:

RB Jaquil Johnson – Class of 2014

K Luke Morton – Class of 2015

TE/RB Tyler Rebber – Class of 2017 – played baseball in college

Current Raider wearing #18:

WR Matthew Pareja – Class of 2021

18 – assisted tackles in a career – Josh Nicdao (2006-07)

18 – rushing touchdowns in a career – Michael Pettus (2007-09)

18 – points scored in a game – Gulf Breeze (Week 10 – 2008)

18 – sacks in a career – Christian Gill (2011-13) – 3rd all-time

18 – sacks in a career – Xavier Fernandez (2014-16) – 3rd all-time

18 – sacks in a season – Grady Kelly (2019) – Navarre Record

Navarre is 12-6 in their last 18 games and leads the series against Pace, 11-7.