Month: June 2025

75 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Tyler Williams
David Smith
Cota Taylor
75 days to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
75 games ago – Navarre 29, Gulf Breeze 23 (2017)

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

Stars of the Game
Offense – Josh Carter – 108 yards rushing, TD
Defense – Josh Carter – 16 tackles, 2 TFL, sack; Cade Taylor – 16 tackles, TFL, sack, 3 QBH
 
75th win in school history – Navarre 44, FWB 28 (2012)
 
FWB…0 7 14 7 – 28
Navarre…7 14 7 16 – 44

Star of the Game
Offense – Jordan Leggett – 6 receptions, 164 yards, TD

Note: The Raiders committed 15 penalties for 155 yards and gave up 28 first downs and 504 yards of offense, but they still managed to stay unbeaten in District play.
 
Raiders who wore #75
OL Brandon Warren – Class of 2000
OL Kyle Wood – Class of 2004
OL Tyler Williams – Class of 2010
OL David Smith – Class of 2012
OL Cota Taylor – Class of 2019
OL Nathan Duggan – Class of 2020
OL Eric Meraz – Class of 2022
OL Joel Jackson – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #75
75 – solo tackles in a career – Josh Nicdao (2006-07)
75 – total tackle points in a season/career – Brian Commissiong (2007)
75 – solo tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Nolan Lematrie (2009-10)
75 – assisted tackles in a career – Jessie Holmes (2011-12)
75 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Dylan Main (2013-14)
75.5 – total tackle points in a season – Isaiah Heyward (2018)
75 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Bailey Huston (2019)
 
Navarre is 49-26 in their last 75 games.

76 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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76 days to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusader on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

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

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

Stars of the Game
Offense – Sage Chambers – 13-19, 217 yards, 2 TDs; Dante Wright – 5 receptions, 133 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Joshua Carter – 10 tackles, sack, 2 QBH
 
76th win in school history – Navarre 28, Mosley 13 (2012)
 
Mosley…7 0 0 6 – 13
Navarre…7 7 7 7 – 28
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Jay Warren – 84-yard TD run: Gatlin Casey – 60-yard TD run
Defense – limited the Dolphins to 177 total yards (92 passing/85 rushing)
 
Raiders who wore #76
OL Teal Lovelette – Class of 2025
DL Tristen Lee – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #76
76 – solo tackles in a career – Damontell Thompson (2011-13)
76.5 – total tackle points in a career – Elijah Appel (2011-12)
76.5 – total tackle points in a season – Anthony “The Unit” Miller (2014)
76 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Dwayne Clark Jr (2022)
76 – points scored in a season – Tyler Daniell (2023) – most points by a kicker
76 – solo tackles in a career – EZ Gaska (2023-24)

Navarre is 50-26 in their last 76 games.

77 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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77 days (11 weeks) to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

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

Escambia…0 7 6 22 – 35
Navarre…21 6 0 0 – 27

Stars of the Game
Offense – Dante Wright – 4 receptions, 96 yards, TD
Defense – Joshua Carter – 20 tackles, 46-yard interception return, TD

77th win in School History – Navarre 28, Gulf Breeze 14 (2012)

Gulf Breeze…7 0 0 7 – 14
Navarre…0 7 14 7 – 28

Stars of the Game
Offense – Gatlin Casey – 2 TD receptions (68, 55)
Defense – Nick Benton – 2 interceptions

Raiders who wore #77
DL John Hunnicutt – Class of 2015 – played at Huntingdon College (AL)
OL Lamarcus Smith – Class of 2017 – played at Ava Maria University (FL)
OL Jeremiah Chavis-Mhoon – Class of 2021
OL Charlie Cottrell – Class of 2024
OL Jered Hoyla – Class of 2027

Statistics that involve #77
77 – solo tackles in a career – Kevin Moore (1999-00)
77.5 – total tackle points in a career – Chris Wells (1999-01)
77.5 – total tackle points in a career – Troy Rivera (2000-02)
77 – assisted tackles in a career – Spencer Clark (2000-03)
77 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Isaiah Heyward (2018)
77 – extra points made in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
77 – solo tackles in a career – Matthew Downey (2017-18)
77.5 – total tackle points in a career – Jeffrey Mattox (2018-19)
77.5 – total tackle points in a season – Hunter Crowder (2021)
77 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Tyrell Marshall (2021-23)
 
Navarre is 51-26 in their last 77 games.

78 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Matthew Weaver
78 days to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
78 games ago – Navarre 49, Pace 35 (2017)

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

Stars of the Game
Offense – Omari Green – 139 yards rushing, 2 TDs; Dante Wright – 132 yards rushing, 2 TDs; Chris Williams – 125 yards rushing, TD
Defense – Joshua Carter – 16 tackles; Cade Taylor – 14 tackles

78th win in School History – Navarre 30, Pace 10 (Playoffs – 2012)
 
Pace…0 7 3 0 – 10
Navarre…0 10 6 14 – 30
 
Star of the Game
Offense – Jay Warren – 243 yards rushing, 3 TDs
 
Raiders who have worn #78
OL Zach Franklen – Class of 2003
OL Matthew Weaver – Class of 2011
OL Darrell Hixon – Class of 2018
OL Caden Hawkins – Class of 2022
DL Atreyu Drabek – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #78
78 – solo tackles in a career – Justin Guilmette (2002-04)
78 – points scored in a season – Michael Pettus (2007)
78 – points scored in a career – Steven Householder (2009-10)
78 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
78 – assisted tackles in a career – Caleb Dale (2015-16)
78.5 – tackle points in a career – Bailey Huston (2019-20)
78 – points scored in a season/career – EJ Love (2022)
 
Navarre is 51-27 in their last 78 games.

79 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Klayton Dillard
79 days to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

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

Navarre…7 7 7 6 – 27
Pine Forest…0 7 7 0 – 14

Stars of the Game
Offense – Dante Wright – 7 receptions, 166 yards, 3 TDs
Defense – Cade Taylor – 7 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks

79th win in School History – Navarre 20, Milton 12 (Playoffs – 2012)

Navarre…0 7 13 0 – 20
Milton…6 6 0 0 – 12

Scoring
1st Qtr
3:25 – 2-yard run, Andre Flakes, kick blocked (MHS)
2nd Qtr
11:56 – 3-yard pass, Christian Gill from Johnny Robinson-Pettus, Chandler Moorer kick (NHS)
0:32.5 – 4-yard run, Roy Wise, kick failed (MHS)
3rd Qtr
8:36 – 12-yard pass, Jordan Leggett from Andrew Rieves, Moorer kick (NHS)
5:25 – 5-yard run, Rieves, pass failed (NHS)
4th Qtr
No Scoring
 
Raiders who have worn #79
OL Paul Ke-a – Class of 2001
OL/DL T.J. WIlliams – Class of 2006
OL James Crouch – Class of 2015
OL Klayton Dillard – Class of 2019 – played at Norwich University (VT)
OL Caleb Akers – Class of 2023
DL Isaac Caron – Class of 2026
 
Statistics that involve #79
79 – assisted tackles in career – Tre’von Allen (2007-09)
79 – assisted tackles in career – Mason Mikul (2011-12)
79 – total tackle points in career – Howie Walker (2012-13)
79.5 – total tackle points in season – Tommy Leggett (2014)
79 – total touchdowns in career – Michael Carter (2013-16) – Navarre Record
 
Navarre is 52-27 in their last 79 games.

80 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Jack Helton
80 days to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

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

Choctaw…0 17 0 7 – 24
Navarre…7 7 14 13 – 41

Stars of the Game
Offense – Omari Green – 17 carries, 151 yards, TD
Defense – James Segrest – 10 tackles, 2 sacks, QBH
 
80th win in School History – Navarre 28, Columbia 21 (Playoffs – 2012)

Columbia…0 14 7 0 – 21
Navarre…14 7 0 7 – 28

Stars of the Game
Offense – Jay Warren, 96 yards rushing, TD; 36-yard TD reception
Defense/Special Teams – Nick Benton – 85-yard kickoff return, TD

Raiders who have worn #80
Buddy Stephens – Class of 2000
WR Josh Butterbough – Class of 2004
WR Tony Long – Class of 2006
WR Just Moore – Class of 2007
WR John Harris – Class of 2008
TE Nathan Comer – Class of 2021
TE Jack Helton – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #80
80 – points scored in a season/career – Zach Cook (2001)
80.5 – tackle points in a season/career – Robert Roux (2007)
80 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Damontell Thompson (2012)
80 – assisted tackles in a career – Christian Gill (2011-13)
80.5 – tackle points in a career – Cameron Thomas (2017-18)
80 – points scored in a season/career – Jaden Reese (2022)

Navarre is 53-27 in their last 80 games.

81 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Te Van Grant
81 days to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

81 games ago – Navarre 27, B.T. Washington 12 (2017)

Navarre…3 10 0 14 – 27
Washington…0 6 0 6 – 12

Stars of the Game
Offense – Omari Green – 29 carries, 114 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Cade Taylor – 8 tackles, TFL, QBH

81st win in School History – Navarre 28, Pace 19 (2013)
Pace…7 6 6 0 – 19
Navarre…14 7 7 0 – 28

Stars of the Game

Offense – Matthew Webb 246 yards passing, 2 TDs; Derrick Smith – 111 yards rushing, TD

Raiders who have worn #81

WR Stephen Crabtree – Class of 2000
DB Benjie Barbeau – Class of 2005
WR/TE/LS Kyle Irby – Class of 2008 – played at Brevard (NC) & Georgia State (GA)
WR Te Van Grant – Class of 2012
WR Kennedy Jackson – Class of 2015
LS/TE Garrett Schluter – Class of 2017 – played at Huntingdon (AL)
TE Davion Hardy – Class of 2022
WR Jaylen Meza – Class of 2024
PK Brock Winton – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #81
81 – solo tackles in a career – Michael Hagewood (2005-06)
81 – assisted tackles in a career – John Blatz (2005-06)
81 – solo tackles in a season – Will Robinson-Pettus (2013)
81 – solo tackles in a career – Marquez White (2023-24) 

Navarre is 54-27 in their last 81 games.

82 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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82 days to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
82 games ago – Navarre 56, Catholic 35 (2017)

Catholic…7 7 21 0 – 35
Navarre…14 14 21 7 – 56

Stars of the Game
Offense – Dante Wright – 5 carries, 154 yards, 3 TDs; Omari Green – 16 carries, 121 yards, 3 TDs; Chris Williams – 15 carries, 90 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Cade Taylor – 12 tackles
 
82nd win in School History – Navarre 17, Crestview 14 (2013)
 
Crestview…7 0 0 7 – 14
Navarre…0 7 10 0 – 17
 
Star of the Game
Offense – Gatlin Casey – 90-yard KO return, TD; 5-yard TD reception
 
Raiders who have worn #82
WR Tater Smith – Class of 2000
Dominic Viatale – Class of 2003
DE Guy Alexander – Class of 2004
WR Joey Hill – Class of 2007
WR Cody Thompson – Class of 2019
WR Seth Taylor – Class of 2025
WR Liston Veres – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #82
82 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Bo Hering (2015)
82 – assisted tackles in a career – Cade Taylor (2015-17)
82.5 – total tackle points in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
82 – totals tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Jordan Jefferson (2017-18)
82 – total points in a career – Preston Penton (2018-20)
 
Navarre is 55-27 in their last 82 games.