The 2002 season started under new leadership for the Navarre Raiders as Coach Larry Olson took over as the new head coach.
This season brought Navarre their first win ever against Santa Rosa County foe, Gulf Breeze. The Raiders went on to finish the season at 4-6 and were outscored 285-209.
Navarre Raider Class of 2003:
3 – Kris Metcalf
11 – Lucas Willoughby
22 – Lucas Thomas
24 – Sean Acosta
30 – Blake Miller
35 – Andre’ Mahone
45 – Josh Livingston
50 – John Simmons – played at Delta State (MS)
51 – Troy Rivera
52 – James Kempton
53 – Clifton Becker
87 – Allen Leonard
Game Results
Navarre 2, Arlington Country Day 0 (Forfeit) *
Catholic 27, Navarre 13
Navarre 38, Walton 15
Woodham 22, Navarre 15
Pace 55, Navarre 6
Bay 29, Navarre 13
Milton 48, Navarre 33
Crestview 46, Navarre 21
Navarre 21, Gulf Breeze 13
Navarre 36, Northview 8
* Navarre was credited with a forfeited win over Arlington Country Day. The FHSAA later ruled that the Apaches had to forfeit three games that season due to playing ineligible players. Navarre had originally lost the game, 22-13.
Former Raider John Simmons (Class of 2003) provided me with the paper clipping from the Arlington Country Day game.