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Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 36 Days

July 22, 2021 by irishbillsports

36 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

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

Box Score
Escambia…0 6 7 22 – 35
Navarre…..21 6 0 0 – 27

Win #6 was looking very promising for the Raiders (5-1, 1-0) after they jumped out to a 21-0 lead after one and 27-6 at the half. But the Gators got the offense moving in the second half and ran off 29 straight points for the come from behind victory.

Sage Chambers went 10-20 for 146 yards and a touchdown, but that was about all the Raiders offense could muster on this night as they only rushed for only 59 yards on 26 carries. Dante Wright hauled in four receptions for 96 yards and a score and Omari Green had the lone rushing touchdown.

Navarre’s defense was led by Josh Carter, who had a 46-yard interception return for a score and 20 tackles (13 solo/7 assists); Bryson Brewer added 12 (7 solo/5 assists) and Wright contributed 10 (9 solo/assist/TFL) and a 99-yard interception return. The Raiders finished the evening with nine tackles for loss and two and a half sacks. Kevin Taich was 3-4 on extra points.

Raiders who wore #36:
LB Andrew Chepult – Class of 2015
RB Isaiah Mitchell – Class of 2018

Current Raider wearing #36:
DB Marvin Sacdalan – Class of 2022

Statistics that involve #36:
36 – assisted tackles in a career – Rocky Brock (1999-2000)
36 – points scored in a game – vs. Northview (Week 10 – 2002)
36 – assisted tackles in a career – Victor Byers (2009-10)
36 – receptions in a season – Brad Leggett (2010)
36 – receptions in a season – Gatlin Casey (2013)
36 – points scored in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2015
36 – points scored in a game – vs. Washington (Week 2 – 2016)
36 – points scored in a season – Jordan Williams (2016)
36 – points scored in a season – Tyler England (2018 & 19)
36 – points scored in a season – Jaydin Antonio (2018 & 19)
36 – assisted tackles in a career – Xayvion Thomas (2018-19)
36 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Grady Kelly (2020)
36 – assisted tackles in a career – Sebastian Melendez (2019-present)
36 – tackle points in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2020)

Navarre is 28-8 in their last 36 games and leads the all-time series against Escambia, 7-3. The Raiders have outscored the Gators in the series, 285-201.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 37 Days

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 by irishbillsports

37 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

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

Box Score
Pace…..14 7 7 7 – 35
Navarre..7 28 7 7 – 49

Not only did the Raiders (5-0, 1-0) have to battle their Santa Rosa County foe on this night, they had to deal with Mother Nature as rain saturated the playing surface at Bennett C. Russell Stadium. The Patriots jumped out to a seven point lead after one; but Navarre would answer with 28 points in the second quarter to take a 35-21 lead to the half. The Raiders would maintain that lead in the second half for their fifth straight win.

Navarre couldn’t get the passing game going, so they relied heavily on the running game (boy did they ever). The Raiders had three individuals go over the century mark on the evening and averaged 13.5 yards per carry. Omari Green led the way with 139 yards on eight carries and 2 TDs; Dante Wright gained 132 yards on five carries and 2 TDs and Chris Williams added 125 yards on 13 carries and a score. Wright also had a 67-yard punt return and Sage Chambers contributed a rushing TD.

Damien Bivins led the ground attack for the Patriots with 42 carries for 195 yards and 3 TDs and Camaron Rohling hauled in five receptions for 113 yards and a score.

Joshua Carter had a career night in tackles with 16 (12 solo/4 assists) and Cade Taylor totaled 14 tackles (13 solo/assist/sack). Cameron Thomas pitched in 11 tackles (6 solo/5 assists) and Matthew Downey added 10 (9 solo/assist). Mitchell Hunt had two of the Raiders three sacks and Kevin Taich went 7-7 on extra points.

Raider who wore #37:
DB Isaac Vega – Class of 2019

Current Raider wearing #37:
DB/K Taylor Gardner – Class of 2023

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 – Josh Carter (2018)
37 – receptions in a season – Quinn Caballero (2018)
37 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2019)

Navarre is 28-9 in their last 37 games and leads the all-time series against Pace, 12-7. The Raiders have been outscored by the Patriots in the series, 498-488.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 38 Days

July 20, 2021 by irishbillsports

38 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

38 games ago – Navarre 27, Pine Forest 14 (2017)

Box Score
Navarre….7 7 7 6 – 27
Pine Forest…0 7 7 0 – 14

The Raiders (4-0) won their fourth straight game to start the season. Navarre got on the board on their first play from scrimmage as Sage Chambers connected with Dante Wright on a 65-yard touchdown.

Chambers went 9-19 for 184 yards and three touchdown (all to Wright). Dante finished the night with seven receptions for 166 yards. Chris Williams added 92 yards on 20 carries.

Navarre never trailed in the game. Josh Carter led the way on defense with 8 tackles (7 solo/assist) and Cade Taylor added 7 (3 solo/4 assists/2 sacks/2 TFL). The Raiders amassed seven sacks on the evening and Kevin Taich was 3-4 on extra points.

Raiders who wore #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
WR Jared Elliott – Class of 2018

Statistics that involve #38:
38 – points scored in a game – vs. Straughn (Week 2 – 1999)
38 – points scored in a game – vs. Walton (Week 3 – 2001)
38 – assisted tackles in a career – J.R. Milioti (2004-05)
38 – points scored in a game – vs. Catholic (Week 3 – 2007)
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 – points scored in a game – vs. Niceville (Week 10 – 2018)
38 – points scored in a game – vs. Pace (Playoffs – 2018)
38 – assisted tackles in a career – Grady Kelly (2018-20)
38 – solo tackles in a career – Mekhi Domino (2019-20)

Navarre is 29-9 in their last 38 games and the all-time series against Pine Forest is tied at 4-4. The Raiders have been outscored in the series, 160-142.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 39 Days

July 19, 2021 by irishbillsports

39 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

39 games ago – Navarre 41, Choctaw 24 (2017)

Box Score
Choctaw…0 17 0 7 – 24
Navarre….7 7 14 13 – 41

The Raiders (3-0) jumped out to a 7-0 lead after one; then the Indians rallied in the second, to take 17-14 to the half. But, it was all Navarre in the second half as they outscored Choctaw 27-7 to win their third straight to open up the season.

Sage Chambers completed 10-17 for 174 yards and three touchdowns. Two of those went to Dante Wright (4 receptions, 87 yards) and the other one went to Bryson Brewer. Omari Green had another solid performance on the ground (17 carries, 151 yards, TD).

James Segrest led the defense with 10 tackles (5 solo/5 assists/2 sacks) and Cade Taylor finished with 8 (4 solo/4 assists). Nolan Garrett had a blocked punt and two of the Raiders eight sacks on the night. Kevin Taich went 5-6 on extra points.

Raider who wore #39:
DB Elijah Sylvester – Class of 2018

Current Raider wearing #39:
LB Bruce Eberhardt – Class of 2023

Statistics that involve #39:
39 – points scored in a game – vs. Port St Joe (Week 1 – 1999)
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)

Navarre is 30-9 in their last 39 games and lead the series against Choctaw, 9-7. The Indians have outscored the Raiders in the series, 423-419.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 40 Days

July 19, 2021July 18, 2021 by irishbillsports

40 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

40 games ago – Navarre 27, Washington 12 (2017)

Box Score
Navarre….3 0 10 14 – 27
Washiington…0 6 0 6 – 12

The Raiders (2-0) only produced 269 yards of offense against the Wildcats, but it was enough to go home with the win. After trailing at the half 6-3, Navarre went on to outscore Washington in second half, 24-6.

Omari Green finished the night with 29 carries for 114 yards and two touchdowns and Sage Chambers passed for 120 yards. Dante Wright hauled in a 30-yard touchdown reception.

Raider defense held the Wildcats offense to 160 total yards (115 passing/45 rushing). Cade Taylor contributed 8 tackles (4 solo/4 assists/TFL) and Josh Carter added 7 tackles (6 solo/assist/2 sacks) and Alex Gilchrist had two sacks. Kevin Taich went 3-3 on extra points and 2-3 on field goals.

Raiders who wore #40:
DB Nick Gill – Class of 2016 – only played in the 2013 season and is currently serving in the U.S. Air Force
DB Dylon Pittman – Class of 2017
DB Joshua Erlemann – Class of 2019

Current Raider wearing #40:
LB Jaden Moon – Class of 2022

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 – points scored in a game – vs. Escambia (Playoffs – 2016)
40 – tackle points in a season – Charlie Alevras (2016)
40 – assisted tackles in a season – Cade Taylor (2017
40 – points scored in a game – vs. Gulf Breeze (Week 9 – 2018).
40 – receptions in a season – Dante Wright (2018)
40 – tackle points in a season – Jaden Rivera (2019)

Navarre is 31-9 in their last 40 games and lead the series against Washington, 6-0. The Raiders have outscored Washington in the series, 219-58.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 41 Days

July 17, 2021July 17, 2021 by irishbillsports

41 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

41 games ago – Navarre 56, Catholic 35 (2017)

Box Score
Catholic….7 7 21 0 – 35
Navarre….14 14 21 7 – 56

The Raiders (1-0) started the 2017 season out on the right foot with a big night from the running game. Dante Wright led the way with five carries for 154 yards and three touchdowns, Omari Green added three touchdowns as well on 16 carries and 121 yards and Chris Williams pitched in 90 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns. Navarre finished with 405 yards on 42 carries and eight touchdowns.

Catholic’s Abram Smiley had an excellent start to the season as well as he rushed for 211 yards on 21 carries and three touchdowns.

Cade Taylor led the way on defense with 12 tackles (4 solo/8 assists) and Gabe Davis (5 solo/2 assists) and Cameron Thomas (4 solo/3 assists/TF) added seven each. Mitchell Hunt had two of the Raiders 7.5 sacks on the night. Kevin Taich went 8-8 on extra points.

Raider who wore #41:
DL/LB Peyton Law – Class of 2019

Current Raider wearing #41:
TE Alex Woodall – Class of 2022

Statistics that involve #41:
41 – points scored in a game – vs. Catholic (Week 4 – 1998) – 5 OT
41 – points scored in a game – vs. Gulf Shores (Week 10 – 2001)
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 – points scored in a game – vs. Tate (Week 9 – 2010)
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 – points scored in a game – vs. Catholic (Week 1 – 2016)
41 – tackle points in a season – Mitchell Hunt (2017)
41 – points scored in a game – vs. Choctaw (Week 3 – 2017)
41 – points scored in a game – vs. Crestview (Week 3 – 2018)
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 – solo tackles in a career – Sebastian Melendez (2019-present)

Navarre has lost only one game in their history where they scored at least 40 points. In 2011, the Raiders lost to Choctaw, 50-47.

Navarre is 32-9 in their last 41 games and leads series against Pensacola Catholic, 13-8. The Raiders have outscored the Crusaders in the series, 567-512.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 42 Days

July 22, 2021July 16, 2021 by irishbillsports

42 days (6 weeks) to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

42 games ago – Lake Gibson 35, Navarre 14 (Round 4, Playoffs – 2016)

Box Score
Lake Gibson…7 0 8 20 – 35
Navarre………..0 7 0 7 – 14

The Raiders (12-2) were looking to get to their first State Championship game, but they had to get through a Braves team that was only giving up nine points. Lake Gibson would get on the board first and led 7-0 after one. Navarre would tie it up right before halftime on a 52-yard touchdown run by Michael Carter. Lake Gibson would score in the third on a 5-yard run by Kevaris Thomas and converted the two-point conversion to take a 15-7 lead heading to the fourth. Travell Jones would take over in the fourth with three rushing touchdowns. The Raiders final score would be a 75-yard kickoff return from Dante Wright.

Carter finished the night with 110 yards on 22 carries and six receptions for 65 yards. Wright hauled in six receptions as well for 64 yards. Caine Adamson went 5-8 for 50 yards before he left the field in the second half with an injury. So, Dylon Kelley came in and went 8-12 for 81 yards.

Navarre’s defense held Lake Gibson to 103 total yards in the first half and 275 for the game. Bo Hering led the way with 12 tackles (6 solo/6 assists/sack/TFL) and Jace Kempner added 7 tackles (4 solo/3 assists). Xavier Fernandez had an interception and two of the Raiders five sacks on the night. Saturn Wagner went 2-2 on extra points.

Raiders who wore #42:
Kevin Moore – Class of 2001
RB John Crossley – Class of 2005
LB 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

Current Raider wearing #42:
DB Ryan Deal – Class of 2023

Statistics that involve #42:
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Woodham (Week 3 – 2003)
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Mosley (Week 4 – 2007)
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Crestview (Week 8 – 2007)
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Gulf Breeze (Week 10 – 2009)
42 – rushing TDs in a career – Dwayne Carter (2009-11) – 2nd All-Time
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Walton (Week 2 – 2010)
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Crestview (Week 5 – 2010)
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Crestview (Week 7 – 2011)
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Wakulla (Week 2 – 2014)
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Milton (Week 5 – 2014)
42 – solo tackles in a season – Anthony Miller (2014)
42 – points scored in a season – Derrick Smith (2014)
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Washington (Week 3 – 2015)
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Pace (Week 6 – 2015)
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Pace (Week 5 – 2016)
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Niceville (Week 10 – 2016)
42 – solo tackles in a season – Josh Carter (2016)
42 – points scored in a season – Josh Carter (2016)
42 – points scored in a game – Michael Carter (2016) – Navarre Record
42 – tackle points in a season – Nolan Garrett (2016)
42 – assisted tackles in a season – Charlie Alevras (2016)
42 – points scored in a game – vs. Niceville (Week 9 – 2017)
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)

Navarre Raiders Class of 2017:
1 – Royce Thomas – WR/DB
2 – Caine Adamson – QB
3 – Jace Kempner – LB
5 – Aaron Mitchell – LB/RB
6 – Jordan Williams – WR
7 – Michael Carter – RB
8 – Lee Jones – DB
9 – Joshua Doxey – DL
11 – Collin Gilmore – WR
16 – Jacob White – WR
17 – Anthony Vega – WR
18 – Tyler Rebber – TE/RB
21 – Salamon Buss – DB
25 – Xavier Fernandez – LB
27 – Tyson Brown – DB/PR
31 – Zach Gonzelez – PK
34 – Charlie Alevras – DL
40 – Dylon Pittman – DB
43 – Ryan Daeges – TE
47 – Brandon Wilhelm – LB
49 – Marc Struck – DL
52 – Marc Collins – LB
56 – Bo Hering – LB
59 – Jared Burnham – LB
60 – Axel Silva – OL
62 – Tyler Morton – DL
67 – Ben Wangerin – DL
68 – Nick Brahms – OL
71 – Wesley Routh – OL
72 – A.J. Neal – OL
77 – Lemarcus Smith – OL
92 – Stephen Bates – DL
94 – Isaac McCoy – DL

Navarre is 33-9 in their last 42 games and trails in the series against Lake Gibson, 1-0.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 43 Days

July 15, 2021 by irishbillsports

43 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

43 games ago – Navarre 28, St Augustine 10 (3rd Round, Playoffs – 2016)

Box Score
Navarre….0 14 7 7 – 28
St Augustine…0 7 0 3 – 10

The Raiders (12-1) went on their furthest road trip in school history to face off with the Yellow Jackets for the Class 6A Region 1 title. After a scoreless first quarter, Navarre went to the half up by seven. The Raiders added a touchdown in the third and another in the fourth to secure a 18-point win and their second Region 1 title.

Caine Adamson went 9-15 for a modest 55 yards; but the Raiders didn’t require his arm on this night as Michael Carter went over 200 yards rushing for the fourth straight game as he gained 244 yards on 30 carries and four touchdowns. Over the last four games, Michael has rushed for 1,043 yards on 105 carries (9.9 yards per carry) and 15 rushing touchdowns.

The defense put the clamps down on the St Augustine offense and held them to a season low 10 points. Navarre forced three turnovers on the night; with the biggest take away of the night coming in the third quarter. With the Raiders up 14-7, Caleb Dale stepped in front of a Cole Northrup pass; this set up Navarre with a short field and eventually a 21-7 lead.

Josh Carter led the way on defense once against with 9 tackles (4 solo/5 assists/4 TFL) and Bo Hering, Xavier Fernandez and Charlie Alevras all pitched in 7 tackles each. Dante Wright went 4-4 on extra points.

Raiders who wore #43:
TE Ryan Daeges – Class of 2017
WR Michael Smith – Class of 2018
WR Logan Collinsworth – Class of 2021

Current Raider wearing #43:
DB Jonathan Brogan – Class of 2023

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 – vs. 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)

Navarre is 33-10 in their last 43 games and the all-time series against St Augustine is tied at 1-1. The Yellowjackets have outscored the Raiders in the series, 62-49.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 44 Days

July 14, 2021 by irishbillsports

44 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

44 games ago – Navarre 60, Tate 28 (2nd Round, Playoffs – 2016)

Box Score
Navarre…13 12 14 21 – 60
Tate………..7 14 0 7 – 28

The Raiders (11-1) 2015 season ended at the hands of the Aggies; but Navarre was not going to have their year ended by Tate two years in a row. Both offenses were rolling in the first half, with the Raiders leading 25-21 going to the break. Navarre would outscore Tate in the second half, 35-7, to secure a trip to the Class 6A Region 1 Finals and a trip to St Augustine.

Michael Carter outdid his performance against American Heritage-Delray Beach by two yards (21 carries, 333 yards, 4 TDs) to set a new record for rushing yards in a game. Michael added a fifth touchdown on a 99-yard kickoff return. This was his third straight game over 200 yards.

He had a lot of help on this night as Caine Adamson went 5-8 with 102 yards passing and a TD. Dante Wright pitched in four carries for 96 yards and a score, as well as hauling in a 70-yard touchdown reception from Adamson. Navarre finished with 489 yards rushing on 40 carries and 591 total yards of offense.

Joshua Carter led the Raider defense with 13 tackles (9 solo/4 assists/3 TFL/sack/2 blocked FGs) and Bo Hering added 10 tackles (7 solo/3 assists). Wright was 4-5 on extra points and Saturn Wagner was 2-2.

Raiders who wore #44:
Matt Stephens – Class of 2000
DL John Hermance – Class of 2007
LB Trey Palombo – Class of 2009
LB Devin Colonel – Class of 2013
LB Caleb Dale – Class of 2018
LB Wyatt Bucey – Class of 2021

Current Raider wearing #44:
DB Jacob Herrara – Class of 2023

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 – vs. FWB (Week 8 – 2012)
44 – points scored in a game – vs. Escambia (Playoffs – 2014)
44 – points scored in a game – vs. Milton (Week 7 – 2016)
44.5 – tackle points in a season – Royce Thomas (2016)
44 – solo tackles in a season – Dante Wright (2017)

Navarre is 34-10 in their last 44 games and leads the all-time series against Tate, 3-2. The Raiders have outscored the Aggies in the series, 147-88.

Navarre Alum Drafted in 10th Round of MLB Draft

July 13, 2021 by irishbillsports

2016 Navarre Alum and current South Alabama Jaguar OF Michael Sandle was selected by the Houston Astros in the 10th Round with the 298th overall pick on Monday in the MLB Draft.

Michael becomes the second Navarre Raider Alum to get drafted in the MLB in the last three years ; the other was LHP Matt Cronin in the fourth round of 2019 Draft, by the Washington Nationals.