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37 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 20, 2022 by irishbillsports

37 days to kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at FWB Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

37 games ago – Navarre 41, Crestview 35 (OT) – (2018)

The Bulldogs dominated the first half as they jumped out to a 28-0 halftime lead. But, the Raiders ran off 35 straight points (28 in the fourth quarter) to take their first lead. Jay Stanton would score with 33.3 seconds left in the game for Crestview to tie it back up at 35 to send it to overtime.

Joshua Carter would then intercept a Jack Coburn pass in overtime and then the Raiders would end it on a nine yard run by Dante Wright. Wright finished the night with four rushing touchdowns.

37th win in school history – Navarre 21, Choctaw 14 (2006)

The Raiders (5-2) went on the road and took 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.

Raiders that have worn #37:
DB Isaac Vega – Class of 2019
DB/K Taylor Gardner – Class of 2023 – wore during 2021 season
DB Cooper Black – Class of 2025

Navarre statistics that involve #37:
37 – pass attempts in a game – Dusty Jones (2011) – 2nd all-time
37 – assisted tackles in a season – Nick Gill (2013)
37 – assisted tackles in a season – Alex Todd (2013)
37 – pass attempts in a game – Matthew Webb (2014) – 2nd all-time
37 – total tackles (solo/assists) in season – Jay Klosinski (2015)
37 – receptions in a season – Michael Carter (2016)
37 – assisted tackles in a season – Joshua Carter (2018)
37 – receptions in a season – Quinn Caballero (2018)
37 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2019)

The Raiders have won 25 of their last 37 games and lead the overall series against Crestview, 12-7.

38 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 19, 2022 by irishbillsports

38 days to kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at FWB Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

38 games ago – Navarre 55, B. T. Washington 12 (2018)

Washington…0 0 0 12 – 12
Navarre…26 14 6 7 – 53

Marlon Courtney III passed for 112 yards & a touchdown & the Raiders received two rushing touchdowns each from Chris Williams & Joshua Carter. The defense held the Wildcats to 181 yards of offense (25 passing/156 rushing).

38th win in school history – Navarre 17, Florida High 6 (2006)

Florida High…0 6 0 0 – 6
Navarre…7 3 0 7 – 17

Navarre ran off their fourth straight win after starting the season at 2-2.

Raiders that have worn #38:
DB Chris Wells – Class of 2002
LB Rich Dalphone – Class of 2007
LB Will Bush – Class of 2010
LB Jonathan Shaw – Class of 2013
WR Jason Rangel – Class of 2015
DB Jared Elliott – Class of 2018
DB Conner Black – Class of 2024

Navarre statistics that involve #38:
38 – wins against teams from Okaloosa County (1998-present)
38 – assisted tackles in a career – J.R. Milioti (2004-05)
38 – assisted tackles in a career – Nick Benton (2010-12)
38 – solo tackles in a season – Howie Walker (2013)
38 – assisted tackles in a season – Christian Gill (2013)
38 – solo tackles in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
38 – assisted tackles in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2016)
38 – assisted tackles in a season – Cade Taylor (2017)
38 – assisted tackles in a career – Grady Kelly (2018-20)
38 – solo tackles in a career – Mekhi Domino (2019-20)

Navarre has scored 38 points in a game on five occasions:
1999 – Navarre 38, Straughn (AL) 8
2001 – Navarre 38, Walton 13
2007 – Navarre 38, Catholic 22
2018 – Navarre 38, Niceville 13
2018 – Navarre 38, Pace 6 (Playoffs)

The Raiders have won 26 of their last 38 games and lead the overall series against B. T. Washington, 6-0.

39 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 18, 2022 by irishbillsports

T-minus 39 days to kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at FWB Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

39 games ago – Navarre 35, Catholic 7 (2018)

Navarre…0 14 14 7 – 35
Catholic…0 7 0 0 – 7

Marlon Courtney III went 12-16 for 185 yards & two touchdown on the night. Chris Williams added 113 yards on 19 carries & Dante Wright (two TDs) and Tyler England both had 87 yards receiving.

Nathan Crews led the defense with seven tackles & Gabe Davis had a pick.

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.

Raiders that have worn #39:
DB Elijah Sylvester – Class of 2018
LB Chase Lubbert – Class of 2024

Navarre 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)

Navarre has only scored 39 points in a game on one occasion:
1999 – Navarre 39, Port St Joe 20

The Raiders have won 27 of their last 39 games and leads

40 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 17, 2022 by irishbillsports

40 Days to Kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at FWB Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

40 games ago – St. Augustine 52, Navarre 21 (Playoffs – 2017)

Navarre…7 7 7 0 – 21
St Aug…21 7 24 0 – 52

Sage Chambers went 17-25 for 272 yards & three touchdowns & Dante Wright had four receptions for 157 yards & two scores, but it was not enough as the Yellowjackets amassed 640 yards (253 passing/387 rushing) of offense. Austin Reed went 14-27 for 253 yards & three touchdowns and Dexter Brown carried the ball 19 times for 365 yards & produced four touchdown runs of 80, 80, 93 & 55.

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).

Raiders that have worn #40:
DB Nick Gill – Class of 2016 – only played the 2013 – serving in U.S. Air Force
DB Dylon Pittman – Class of 2017
DB Joshua Erlemann – Class of 2019
LB Jaden Moon – Class of 2022
WR Seth Taylor – Class of 2025

Navarre 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)

Navarre has scored 40 points in a game on two occasions:
2016 – Navarre 40, Escambia 35 (Playoffs – 2016)
2018 – Navarre 40, Gulf Breeze 12

The Raider have won 28 of their last 40 games and is tied in the series with St. Augustine, 1-1.

41 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 16, 2022 by irishbillsports

41 Days to Kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at Fort Walton Beach Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

41 games ago – Navarre 49, Niceville 47 (Playoffs – 2017)

Niceville…14 3 21 9 – 47
Navarre…14 7 21 7 – 49

Sage Chambers had one of the most prolific games in school history as he went 19-24 for 380 yards and four touchdowns and he also contributed a rushing touchdown.

He needed to accomplish that as Niceville’s Jack White was a one man wrecking crew (12-21, 221 yards, 2 TDs & 15 carries, 190 yards, 2 TDs). Ryan Romar had six receptions for 146 yards and a score for

the Eagles as well.

Dante Wright had four receptions for 144 yrds & 3 touchdowns and Quinn Caballero added seven receptions for 107 yards.

41st win in school history – Navarre 51, West Florida 14 (2007)

The Raiders (2-0) went on the road and defeated the Jaguars in Week 2. 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 Chase Dixon – Class of 2024

Navarre 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) – Navarre 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)

Navarre has scored 41 points in a game on six different occasions:
1998 – Navarre 41, Catholic 40 (5OT)
2001 – Navarre 41, Gulf Shores 7
2010 – Navarre 41, Tate 6
2016 – Navarre 41, Catholic 13
2017 – Navarre 41, Choctaw 24
2018 – Navarre 41, Crestview 35 (OT)

The Raiders have won 28 of their last 41 games and lead the overall series against Niceville, 8-4 (2-0 in the Playoffs).

42 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 15, 2022 by irishbillsports

42 Days to Kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at Fort Walton Beach Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

42 games ago – Navarre 42, Niceville 20 (2017)

Niceville…0 7 13 0 – 20
Navarre…0 14 14 14 – 42

On a night where the Raiders didn’t have a 100-yard passer, a 100-yard rusher or a 100-yard receiver, they still managed to put 42 points on the scoreboard over the last three quarters. Cade Taylor led the defense with a dozen tackles (9 solo/3 assists) and a quarterback hurry.

42nd win in school history – Navarre 38, Catholic 22 (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 and finished his high school career with 4,087 yards; which currently stands third overall in school history behind Matthew Webb 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- serving in U.S. Air Force
DE Connor Brantley – Class of 2012
LB Jeffery Mattox – Class of 2020 – currently playing at UWF

Navarre 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)

Raiders have scored 42 points in a game on 15 different occasions:
2003 – Navarre 42, Woodham 3
2007 – Navarre 42. Mosley 35
2007 – Navarre 42, Crestview 23
2009 – Navarre 42, Gulf Breeze 12
2010 – Navarre 42, Walton 36
2010 – Navarre 42, Crestview 0
2011 – Navarre 42, Crestview 23
2014 – Navarre 42,. Wakulla 41 (OT)
2014 – Navarre 42, Milton 7
2015 – Navarre 42, Washington 0
2015 – Navarre 42, Pace 27
2016 – Navarre 42, Pace 28
2016 – Navarre 42, Niceville 28
2017 – Navarre 42, Niceville 20
2020 – Navarre 42, Enterprise AL 28

Raiders have won 29 of their last 42 games and lead the overall series against Niceville, 8-4.

43 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 14, 2022 by irishbillsports

43 Days to Kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at Fort Walton Beach Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

43 games ago – Navarre 29, Gulf Breeze 23 (2017)

Navarre…0 21 0 8 – 29
Gulf Breeze…7 7 9 0 – 23

This game was not decided until the final minute, that’s when Dante Wright intercepted a Dylon Kelley pass attempt as the Dolphins had moved the ball into Raider territory.

Sage Chambers went 5-9 for 116 yards and two touchdowns and Joshua Carter rushed for 108 yards on just eight carries. Josh also contributed a team-high 16 tackles, a sack and two tackles for loss and Cade Taylor added 16 tackles and a tackle for loss

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

Navarre secured their fourth straight win to start season (first time in school history). This was the first meeting ever between these two teams.

Raiders that have worn #43:
TE Ryan Daeges – Class of 2017
WR Michael Smith – Class of 2018
WR Logan Collinsworth – Class of 2021
DB Jonathan Brogan – Class of 2023

Navarre 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)

Navarre has won 30 of their last 43 games and leads the overall series against Gulf Breeze, 14-9.

44 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 13, 2022 by irishbillsports

44 Days to Kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at Fort Walton Beach Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

44 games ago – Navarre 28, Milton 7 (2017)

Navarre…0 14 14 0 – 28
Milton…0 7 0 0 – 7

It was the Sage Chambers (13-19, 217 yards, 3 TDs) and Dante Wright (5 rec, 133 yards, 2 TDs; 2 carries, 40 yards, TD) show on this night. Joshua Carter (10 tackles, sack) and Cade Taylor (9 tackles) led the way on defense.

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

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

Raiders that have worn #44:
Matt Stephens – Class of 2000 – 1st graduating class
DL Jonathan Hermance – Class of 2007
LB Trey Palombo – Class of 2009
LB Devin Colonel – Class of 2013 – passed away in May of 2022
LB Caleb Dale – Class of 2018 – played at Samford University (AL)
LB Wyatt Bucey – Class of 2021
DB Jacob Herrara – Class of 2023

Navarre 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)

Navarre has won 31 of their last 44 games and leads the overall series against Choctaw, 9-7.

45 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 by irishbillsports

45 Days to Kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at Fort Walton Beach Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

45 games ago – Escambia 35, Navarre 27 (2017)

Navarre jumped out to a 27-6 halftime lead on Escambia and still had a comfortable lead heading into the fourth quarter at 27-13. But it was all Gators in the fourth quarter as they ran off 22 straight points.

Sage Chambers passed for a 146 yards and a score, but the Raiders could only muster 59 yards on the ground. Dante Wright hauled in four of Chambers’ completed passes for 96 yards and a touchdown.

Joshua Carter had one of his best nights as a Raider as he finished the night with 20 tackles. Bryson Brewer added twelve and Wright pitched in with ten.

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 would have a Monday night make-up game at Milton.

Raiders that have worn #45:
WR 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
WR Michael Rayborn – Class of 2025

Navarre statistics that involve #45:
45 – points scored against West Florida (Week 1 – 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)

Navarre has won 32 of their last 45 games and leads the overall series against Escambia, 7-3.

46 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

July 11, 2022 by irishbillsports

46 Days to Kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at Fort Walton Beach Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

46 games ago – Navarre 49, Pace 35 (2017)

Pace…14 7 7 7 – 35
Navarre…7 28 7 7 – 49

Raiders had three 100-yard rushers in the game, Omari Green (139 yards/2 TDs), Dante Wright (132 yards/2 TDs) & Chris Williams (125 yards/TD). On defense, Joshua Carter (16 tackles) and Cade Taylor (14 tackles/sack) led the way.

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 HC 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
LB Slade Kleiner – Class of 2025

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)

Navarre has won 32 of their last 46 games and leads the overall series against Pace, 13-7.