Month: July 2025

32 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Joey Torres
Shane McMaster
Nathan McMaster
Michael Moffo
Brennen Payton
32 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.
 
32 games ago – Navarre 47, Fort Walton Beach 7 (2022)
 
Navarre…14 17 9 7 – 47
Fort Walton Beach…0 0 0 7 – 7
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 11-16, 162 yards, 3 TDs; Eddie Love – 19 carries, 130 yards, TD; Jadon Reese – 6 receptions, 104 yards, 3 TDs
Defense – Joshua Wilson – 7 tackles; Zavier Hamilton – 7 tackles
Special Teams – Taylor Gardner – 2-2 FGs (46)
 
32nd win in school history – Navarre 33, Holmes County 12 (2005)
 
The Raiders improved to 4-1, which tied their best start up to that point in school history. Unfortunately, this would be the last win of the season as they dropped their last five games.
 
Raiders that have worn #32
Bobby Nelson – Class of 2000
FB/LB Spencer Clark – Class of 2004
LB Joey Torres – Class of 2008 – track & field at University of South Alabama
LB Shane McMaster – Class of 2011
LB Nathan McMaster – Class of 2016
LB Michael Moffo – Class of 2018
LB Brennen Payton – Class of 2020
WR Tyler Pich – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #32
32 – passing TDs in a career – Matthew Webb (2012-14) – 3rd All-time
32 – solo tackles in a season – Everette Alford (2014)
32 – tackles for loss in a career – Anthony Miller (2014-15) – 3rd All-Time
32 – solo tackles in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
32 – tackle points in a season – Tyler Morton (2015)
32 – assisted tackles in a season – Marc Struck (2016)
32.5 – tackle points in a season – Cameron Thomas (2018)
32 – points scored in a season – Marlon Courtney III (2018)
32 – solo tackles in a season – Jeffery Mattox (2019)
32 – assisted tackles in a season – Bailey Huston (2019)
32 – assisted tackles in a career – Mekhi Domino (2019-20)
32 – solo tackles in a season – EZ Gaska (2023)
32 – assisted tackles in a season – Andre Spence (2023)
32.5 – tackle points in a season – Braxton Barr (2023)
 
Navarre is 18-14 in their last 32 games.

33 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Trey Chandler
David Docarmo
Marcus Mays
33 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.
 
33 games ago – Gulf Breeze 38, Navarre 26 (2021)
 
Gulf Breeze…0 21 0 17 – 38
Navarre…7 0 6 13 – 26
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 25-35, 292 yards, 2 TDs; Derek Percivalle – 10 receptions, 104 yards, TD; Terence Marshall – 5 receptions, 91 yards, TD
Defense – Devin Wright – 14 tackles, FR; Hunter Crowder – 12 tackles; Christian Caballero – 10 tackles
Special Teams – Terence Marshall – 94-yard KO return, TD
 
33rd win in school history – Navarre 45, West Florida 0 (2006)
 
West Florida…0 0 0 0 – 0
Navarre…7 21 10 7 – 45
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Austin Grimm – 6-10, 104 yards, TD; Derek Nelson – 116 yards rushing, TD; Tremain Barnes – 103 yards rushing, 2 TDs, 53 yards receiving
Defense – shut out their first of three opponents on the season
Special Teams – Aaron Brummett – 6-6 XPs, 1-1 FGs

Raiders that have worn #33
Steve Floyd – Class of 2000 – first graduating class
David Audet – Class of 2003
RB Charlie Slack – Class of 2004
RB Tyler Tiwary – Class of 2006
DB Antonio Neris – Class of 2009
WR/Holder Trey Chandler – Class of 2011
PK David Docarmo – Class of 2012
DB/RB Marcus Mays – Class of 2014
DB Grayson Pruden – Class of 2027

Statistics that involve #33
33 – carries in a game – Hasaan Williams (2015)
33 – solo tackles in a season – Bo Hering (2015)
33 – solo tackles in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2015)
33 – tackles for loss in a career – Jordan Jefferson (2016-18)
33 – tackle points in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2019)
33 – tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Jaden Jones (2020)
33 – solo tackles in a season – Braxton Barr (2024)

Navarre is 19-14 in their last 33 games.

34 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Frank Willis
Tremain Barnes
Chris Anderson
Charlie Alevras
Evan Makin
34 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.
 
34 games ago – Navarre 29, Crestview 22 (2021)
 
Crestview…6 3 7 6 – 22
Navarre…7 8 0 14 – 29
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 11-20, 96 yards, TD; Chris Decorte – 13 carries, 94 yards, TD
Defense – Devin Wright – 18 tackles, 2 TFL; Christian Caballero – 18 tackles, 2 CF, TFL; Hunter Crowder – 16 tackles; Connor Black – 15 tackles
 
34th win in school history – Navarre 14, University Christian 0 (2006)
 
University Christian…0 0 0 0 – 0
Navarre…0 0 7 7 – 14
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Austin Grimm – 11-20, 189 yards, TD, 44 yards rushing; Derek Nelson – 18 carries, 126 yards; Donte’ Rome – 4 receptions, 99 yards, TD
Defense – produced their second straight shutout to start the season
 
Raiders that have worn #34
RB Frank Willis – Class of 2002
– played one year of football & boxed at the U.S. AF Academy
– played golf at Savannah State two years
– currently a Lt Cmdr in the U.S. Navy
DE Justin Guillmette – Class of 2005
WR/DB Tremain Barnes – Class of 2007
DE Christopher Anderson – Class of 2011
DL Charlie Alevras – Class of 2017 – U.S. Air Force
WR Evan Makin – Class of 2021 – played one year at Muskingum University (MI)
DB Jayden Hudson – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #34
34 – assisted tackles in a career – Justin Wilson (2002-04)
34 – assisted tackles in a career – Michael Hagewood (2005-06)
34 – assisted tackles in a season – Kody Kelly (2012)
34 – solo tackles in a career – Kyle Arrasmith (2013-14)
34 – assisted tackles in a career – Kyle Arrasmith (2013-14)
34 – solo tackles in a season – Cameron Thomas (2017)
34 – passing touchdowns in a career – Marlon Courtney III (2018-19) – 2nd all-time
34 – solo tackles in a season – Devin Wright (2019)
34 – solo tackles in a season – Devin Wright (2020)
34.5 – tackle points in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2021)
34.5 – tackle points in a season – Maurice Nedd (2021)
34 – solo tackles in a season – Derek Percivalle (2021)
34 – solo tackles in a season – Cooper Black (2024)
34 – tackle points in a season – Jaden Jones (2024)
 
Navarre is 19-15 in their last 34 games.

35 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Andre Mahone
Ryan Stewart
Dwayne Carter
TJ Woodberry
Chris Kelly
Garren Harper
Marcus Fedorkowicz
Mason Baker
Slade Kleiner
35 days (5 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.
 
35 games ago – Niceville 31, Navarre 9 (2021)
 
Navarre…0 9 0 0 – 9
Niceville…14 0 3 14 – 31
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Kyle Chambers – 10-19, 131 yards, 19 carries, 86 yards, TD; Terence Marshall – 2 receptions, 75 yards
Defense – Christian Caballero – 14 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 CF; Hunter Crowder – 12 tackles, TFL, FR; Devin Wright – 11 tackles; Derek Percivalle – 11 tackles, 2 TFL
 
35th win in school history – Navarre 49, Holmes County 7 (2006)
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Austin Grimm – 14-16, 203 yards, 5 TDs, 44 yards rushing; Chris Weaver – 4 receptions, 70 yards, 2 TDs; Donte’ Rome – 3 receptions, 44 yards, 2 TDs
 
Raiders that have worn #35
RB/DE Andre Mahone – Class of 2003
DB Chris Sutter – Class of 2006
DL Ryan Stewart – Class of 2007
RB Dwayne Carter – Class of 2012 – played at Independence CC (KS) & Harding University (AR)
RB/WR TJ Woodberry – Class of 2015
DB Chris Kelly – Class of 2016
TE Garren Harper – Class of 2018
DB Marcus Fedorkowicz – Class of 2021
LB Mason Baker – Class of 2025 – Asst Coach his Senior season
LB Slade Kleiner – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #35
35 – assisted tackles in a career – Kris Metcalf (2000-02)
35 – assisted tackles in a career -Justin Guilmette (2002-04)
35 – assisted tackles in a career – Demetrius Brown (2010-11)
35 – passing attempts in a game – Dusty Jones (2011)
35 – assisted tackles in a season – Damontell Thompson (2012)
35 – assisted tackles in a career – Michael Sandle (2013-15)
35 – receptions in a season – Dante Wright (2016)
35 – solo tackles in a career – Mitchell Hunt (2016-18)
35 – assisted tackles in a season – Josh Carter (2017)
35 – solo tackles in a season – Matthew Downey (2018)
35 – passing attempts in a game – Marlon Courtney III (2018)
35 – tackles for loss in a career – Grady Kelly (2018-20)
35 – passing attempts in a game – Hunter Pfeister (2021)
35 – solo tackles in a season – Curtis Sanders (2024)
 
Navarre has scored 35 points in a game on 14 different occasions.
 
Navarre is 20-15 in their last 35 games.

36 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Andrew Chepult
Isaiah Mitchell
Colin Starr
36 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.
 
36 games ago – Navarre 41, Pace 34 (2021)
 
Navarre…6 27 0 8 – 41
Pace…7 0 13 14 – 34
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Kyle Chambers – 11-16, 270 yards, 3 TDs, 10 carries, 115 yards, 2 TDs; Terence Marshall – 2 receptions, 146 yards, 2 TDs; Derek Percivalle – 8 receptions, 110 yards
Defense – Christian Caballero – 30 tackles (School Record), 22 solo/8 assists, 2 TFL; Connor Black – 11 tackles; Derek Percivalle – 11 tackles
 
36th win in school history – Navarre 14, Fort Walton Beach 0 (2006)
 
The Raiders defense produced their third shutout of the season.
 
Raiders that have worn #36
LB Andrew Chepult – Class of 2015
RB Isaiah Mitchell – Class of 2018
LB Colin Starr – Class of 2024
WR Joseph Lovett – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #36
36 – assisted tackles in a career – Rocky Brock (1999-2000)
36 – assisted tackles in a career – Victor Byers (2009-10)
36 – receptions in a season – Brad Leggett (2010)
36 – points scored in a game – Dwayne Carter (2011) – 2nd most in school history
36 – receptions in a season – Gatlin Casey (2013)
36 – points scored in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2015
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 – tackle points in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2020)
36.5 – tackle points in a season – Trey Bragg (2022)
 
Navarre is 20-16 in their last 36 games.

2025 Revised Schedule – Destin Sharks

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Destin Sharks

2025 Revised Schedule – Destin Sharks
Head Coach – E.G. Green III

8/22 – vs. Northview
8/29 – vs. Baker
9/5 – Open Week
9/12 – at Pensacola
9/19 – vs. Taylor County
9/26 – at Opp (AL)
10/3 – at Pensacola Catholic
10/10 – Open Week
10/17 – at Chipley
10/24 – vs. B.T. Washington
10/31 – at Port St Joe

Will still be in Class 1A, District 1, but will not have any District games on the schedule in 2025.

37 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Isaac Vega
37 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.
 
37 games ago – Mosley 30, Navarre 7 (2021)
 
Mosley…7 14 7 2 – 30
Navarre…7 0 0 0 – 7
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Kyle Chambers – 7-19, 72 yards, 18 carries, 86 yards, TD
Defense – Hunter Crowder – 15 tackles, CF; Devin Wright – 13 tackles; Christian Caballero – 12 tackles
 
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 Thomas Earnshaw – Class of 2027
 
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 – 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 – tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2019)
37 – assisted tackles in a career – Bailey Huston (2019-20)
37 – tackle points in a season – Kiohne Moso (2022)
37 – tackles (solo/assists) in a season – CJ Hill (2022)
37 – tackle points in a season – Tyrell Marshall (2023)
37 – solo tackles in a season – Marquez White (2024)
 
Navarre is 21-16 in their last 37 games.

38 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Rich Dalphone
Will Bush
Jonathan Shaw
Jason Rangel
Jared Elliott
Evan Taylor
38 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.
 
38 games ago – Navarre 24, Leon 14 (2021)
 
Navarre…14 0 10 0 – 24
Leon…0 7 0 7 – 14
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Kyle Chambers – 14-21, 226 yards, 2 TDs, 8 carries, 86 yards, TD; Terence Marshall – 7 receptions, 149 yards, TD
Defense – Devin Wright – 14 tackles, TFL, QBH; Hunter Crowder – 14 tackles; Christian Caballero – 10 tackles, sack, TFL
Special Teams – Taylor Gardner – 1-1 FGs (28); Devin Wright – 3-3 XPs
 
38th win in school history – Navarre 17, Florida High 6 (2006)
 
Navarre ran off their fourth straight win after starting the season at 2-2.
 
Florida High…0 6 0 0 – 6
Navarre…7 3 0 7 – 17
 
Raiders that have worn #38
DB Chris Wells – Class of 2002
LB Rich Dalphone – Class of 2007
LB Will Bush – Class of 2010
LB Jonathon Shaw – Class of 2013
WR Jason Rangel – Class of 2015
DB Jared Elliott – Class of 2018
LB Evan Taylor – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #38
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 – tackle points in a season – Connor Eastwood (2019)
38 – solo tackles in a career – Mekhi Domino (2019-20)
38 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Isaac Cole (2022)
 
Navarre is 21-17 in their last 38 games.

39 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Elijah Sylvester
39 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.
 
39 games ago – Navarre 35, Tate 14 (2021)
 
Tate…7 7 0 0 – 14
Navarre…6 14 0 15 – 35
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Kyle Chambers – 12-24, 103 yards, TD, 6 carries, 139 yards, 3 TDs
Defense – Devin Wright – 16 tackles, TFL; Christian Caballero – 10 tackles, CF
 
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. With the win, this catapulted the Raiders into their first ever State Playoff appearance.
 
Raiders that have worn #39
DB Elijah Sylvester – Class of 2018
LB Elijah Thompson – Class of 2024
DB Johnathan Horton – Class of 2027
 
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)
39 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Chase Marsh (2022)
 
Navarre is 22-17 in their last 39 games.

40 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Nick Gill
Dylon Pittman
Joshua Erlemann
Jaden Moon
Jon Bessillieu
40 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.
 
40 games ago – Milton 18, Navarre 13 (2021)
 
Navarre…0 0 0 13 – 13
Milton…6 6 0 6 – 18
 
After 10 straight wins against the Panthers, the Raiders drop one on the road as the offense was stuck in neutral for the majority of the game.
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Chris Decorte – 14 carries, 69 yards
Defense – Devin Wright – 12 tackles, sack, TFL, QBH; Christian Caballero – 11 tackles, TFL
 
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) in the opening game of the 2007 season.
 
Raiders that have worn #40
DB Nick Gill – Class of 2016 – played in 2013 season – U.S. Air Force
DB Dylon Pittman – Class of 2017
DB Joshua Erlemann – Class of 2019
LB Jaden Moon – Class of 2022
DB Jon Bessillieu – Class of 2025
 
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)
40 – solo tackles in a season – Connor Black (2022)
40 – assisted tackles in a season – Vinny Villanova (2023)
40 – assisted tackles in a season – Bryce Wheeler (2024)
40.5 – tackle points in a season – Cooper Black (2024)
 
Navarre has scored 40 points in a game on two occasions:
2016 – Navarre 40, Escambia 35 (Playoffs)
2018 – Navarre 40, Gulf Breeze 12
 
Navarre is 23-17 in their last 40 games.