Month: June 2026

61 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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61 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
One crew.
One course.
One standard.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
61 games ago – Chiles 49, Navarre 31 (2019)
 
Chiles…14 7 14 14 – 49
Navarre…7 10 7 7 – 31
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (15-25, 192 yards, TD); Jaden Rivera (20 carries, 170 yards, TD); Tyler England (8 receptions, 73 yards)
Defense – Tyler England (12 tackles, 8 solo/4 assists)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (4-4 XPs, 1-1 FGs)
 
61st win in school history – Navarre 34, Gulf Breeze 24 (2010)
 
Navarre brought home the Publix Beach Bowl Cup for the fourth straight time and in the process recorded their first nine-win season in school history and entered the playoffs on a six game winning streak.
 
Raiders that have worn #61
Rocky Brock – Class of 2001
Jonathan Cuthrell – Class of 2004
Ryan Molina – Class of 2006
Kevin Lopez – Class of 2010
Jacob Kendall – Class of 2014 – Millsaps College (MS)
Garrett Arceo – Class of 2021
Jaxson Spalla – Class of 2024 – Maryville College (TN)
 
Statistics that involve #61
61 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Dylan Main (2014)
61 – solo tackles in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2014)
61 – solo tackles in a season – Bo Hering (2014)
61 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Tyler Morton (2014-15)
61 – total tackles points in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2016)
61 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Tyson Brown (2016)
61.5 – total tackle points in a season – Grady Kelly (2019)
61 – total tackles for loss (35) & sacks (26) for a career – Grady Kelly (2018-20) – 2nd All-Time
61 – tackle points in a season – Joshua Wilson (2022)
 
Navarre is 33-28 in their last 61 games.

62 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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62 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The years pass.
Generations change.
The brotherhood remains.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has taken us already…
 
62 games ago – Navarre 10, Tate 0 (2019)
 
Navarre…7 0 3 0 – 10
Tate…0 0 0 0 – 0
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (14-24, 186 yards, 15 carries, 62 yards, TD); Jaydin Antonio (18 carries, 82 yards); Tyler England (8 receptions, 69 yards)
Defense – Bailey Huston (8 tackles, 7 solo/assist)
 
62nd win in school history – Navarre 28, Niceville 7 (Playoffs – 2010)
 
Navarre won their first playoff game in school history as they went on the road and knocked off Niceville in the Region Quarterfinals. This was the first match-up between these two teams and was Navarre’s first 10-win season.
 
Raiders who wore #62
Paul Swartz – Class of 2001
Matt Crawford – Class of 2003
John Duke – Class of 2008
Daniel Watson – Class of 2010
Boston Morgan – Class of 2013
Tyler Morton – Class of 2017
Michael Waddell – Class of 2022
Ryley Vester – Class of 2023
Connor Bates – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #62
62 – solo tackles in a career – Chris Wells (1999-2001)
62 – assisted tackles in a career – Conner Bryan (2002-04)
62 – solo tackles in a career – Walter Hill (2007-08)
62.5 – total tackle points in a season – Damontell Thompson (2012)
62 – assisted tackles in a career – Howie Walker (2012-13)
62 – receptions in a season – Quentin Randolph (2014) – 2nd All-Time
62 – receptions in a career – Quentin Randolph (2014)
62 – total tackle points in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
62 – total points scored in a season – Kyle Chambers (2021)
62 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Dante Core (2022)
 
Navarre is 33-29 in their last 62 games.

63 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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63 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
From the beginning to the end.
Every generation leaves their mark.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
63 games ago – Niceville 20, Navarre 7 (2019)
 
Niceville…0 13 0 7 – 20
Navarre…0 7 0 0 – 7
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (11-19, 122 yards, TD); Tyler England (6 receptions, 95 yards)
Defense – Xayvion Thomas (10 tackles, 8 solo/2 assists)
 
This was the first time since the last game of 2012 and the first two games of 2013 that Navarre had lost three straight games.
 
63rd win in school history – Navarre 20, Pine Forest 18 (Playoffs – 2010)
 
Navarre travelled to Pine Forest in Week 2 of the State Playoffs, a place that gave them their only loss of the regular season. The Raiders found themselves down late to the Eagles, 18-14, and Pine Forest was driving to put the game away. Louchiez Purifoy took over that last drive, but when he tried to fight for extra yardage, he fumbled the ball away and the Raiders recovered at their own 10-yard line…setting up Navarre’s 90-yard game winning drive.
 
With just over two minutes to play, the Raiders were successful on two fourth down conversions (both to Posey) to keep their drive alive. Colton Kane found Brad Leggett wide open across the middle on a 30-yard scoring strike to give Navarre a 20-18 lead and their eighth straight victory; as well as the programs first 11-win season.
 
Raiders who wore #63
Mark Hemaseth – Class of 2002
Michael Titus – Class of 2003
Tommy Wiser – Class of 2007
Ryan Barton – Class of 2009 – U.S. Air Force
Victor Byers – Class of 2011 – played at Belhaven (MS)
Adrian Gonzales – Class of 2023
Rowan Preston – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #63
63 – assisted tackles in a career – Brandon Williams (2001-03)
63 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2015)
63 – total tackle points in a career – Tyson Brown (2015-16)
63 – kicking points in a season – Dante Wright (2016)
63 – total tackles for loss & sacks for a career – Joshua Carter (2015-18) – School Record
63 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Devin Wright (2019)
63 – total tackle points in a season – Bailey Huston (2019)
63 – total tackle points in a season – Dwayne Clark Jr (2022)
63.5 – tackle points in a career – Tyrell Marshall (2021-23)
63 – solo tackles in a career – Bryce Wheeler (2023-24)
 
Navarre is 34-29 in their last 63 games.

64 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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64 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Built from the beginning.
Carried into the future.
The standard still stands.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
64 games ago – Pine Forest 24, Navarre 6 (2019)
 
Navarre…0 3 3 0 – 6
Pine Forest…0 10 14 0 – 24
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (10-23, 144 yards)
Defense – Jaden Rivera (12 tackles, 8 solo/4 assists); Tyler England (12 tackles. 8 solo/4 assists); Bailey Huston (12 tackles, 7 solo/5 assists, TFL); Grady Kelly (6 tackles, 5 solo/assist, 2 sacks, 2 TFL, 3 QBH)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (2-2 FGs, 38 yards on both)
 
64th win in school history – Navarre 29, Washington 7 (2011)
 
Navarre…7 0 14 7 – 28
Washington…0 7 0 0 – 7
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Dusty Jones (13-25, 196 yards, 3 TDs, 12 carries, 43 yards); Dwayne Carter (16 carries, 75 yards, 3 receptions, 36 yards, TD)
Defense – Jay Warren (12 tackles, 6 solo/6 assists, sack, TFL)
 
Raiders who wore #64
William McCullough – Class of 2000
Huston Hawkins – Class of 2003
Jonathan Chavers – Class of 2008
Neil Tidwell – Class of 2011 – US Navy
Colton Mapoles – Class of 2014
Bryson Garner – Class of 2019
Elijah Gaska – Class of 2028
 
Statistics that involve #64
64 – solo tackles in a career – Virgilio Hunter (2010-11)
64 – receptions in a career – Gatlin Casey (2011-13)
64 – assisted tackles in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2014)
64 – assisted tackles in a career – Aaron Mitchell (2014-15)
64 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Marquez White (2023)
 
Navarre is 34-30 in their last 64 games.

65 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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65 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Bound by tradition.
Driven by brotherhood.
Discipline. Toughness. Commitment. History.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
65 games ago – Lincoln 35, Navarre 20 (2019)
 
Navarre…7 7 0 6 – 20
Lincoln…7 14 7 7 – 35
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (13-21, 228 yards, TD, rushing TD); Tyler England (4 receptions, 111 yards)
Defense – Grady Kelly (11 solo tackles, 8 TFL, 7 sacks (school record), 8 QBH)
 
On one possession, Lincoln had a first and 10 at the Navarre 29, after three straight sacks by Grady and a 15-yard penalty, the Trojans faced a 4th and 62.
 
65th win in school history – Navarre 56, Niceville 33 (2011)
 
Niceville…14 13 6 0 – 33
Navarre…14 28 0 14 – 56
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Dwayne Carter (25 carries, 307 yards, 6 TDs – School Record); Dusty Jones (8-17, 150 yards, 2 TDs, 13 carries, 91 yards); Brad Leggett (6 receptions, 129 yards, 2 TDs)
Defense – the late Devin Colonel (15 tackles, 8 solo/7 assists, sack, QBH)
Special Teams – David Docarmo (8-8 XPs)
 
Raiders who wore #65
Stephen Willoughby – Class of 2001
Ryan Green – Class of 2004
Steven Rannals – Class of 2011 – U.S. Marine Corps
Brandon Herbert – Class of 2018
Tyler Colabine – Class of 2021
B.K. Kast – Class of 2023
Jaden Colabine – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #65
65 – solo tackles in a season/career – Brian Commissiong (2007)
65 – receptions in a career – Donte’ Rome (2005-06)
65 – assisted tackles in a career – Virgilio Hunter (2010-11)
65 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Dylan Main (2013-14)
65 – tackle points in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2015)
65.5 – tackle points in a season – Lee Jones (2016)
65 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Devin Wright (2020)
65 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Joshua Wilson (2022)
65 – solo tackles in a season – Vinny Villanova (2023)
65 – total tackles in a career – Cooper Black (2023-24)
65 – assisted tackles in a career – Andre Spence (2022-24)
 
Navarre is 34-31 in their last 65 games.

66 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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66 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Different eras.
Same standard.
Brotherhood. Tradition. Toughness. Commitment.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
66 games ago – Navarre 21, Milton 13 (2019)
 
Navarre…7 14 0 0 – 21
Milton…0 7 0 6 – 13
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (10-15, 170 yards, 2 TDs); Tyler England (5 receptions, 112 yards, TD)
Defense – Devin Wright (14 tackles, 7 solo, 7 assists)
 
66th win in school history – Navarre 42, Crestview 23 (2011)
 
Crestview…7 10 0 6 – 23
Navarre…14 7 7 14 – 42
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Dusty Jones (18-28, 314 yards, 2 TDs); Dwayne Carter (20 carries, 145 yards, 3 TDs); Jordan Leggett (7 receptions, 100 yards); Marquis Hagewood (6 receptions, 100 yards, TD)

Defense – Demetrius Brown (14 tackles); Jay Warren (10 tackles)
Special Teams – David Decarmo (5-5 XPs)
 
Raiders who wore #66
Mark Coburn – Class of 2006
Johnathon Elliott – Class of 2010
Drayton Taylor – Class of 2013
Austin Bost – Class of 2014 – U.S. Army
Trey Campbell – Class of 2019
Marcus Feliciano – Class of 2021
Kyle Snider – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #66
66 – solo tackles in a career – Justin Wilson (2002-04)
66 – points scored in a season/career – Kwamane Howard (2008)
66 – solo tackles in a career – Ronnie Wesson (2006-08)
66 – solo tackles in a career – Elijah Appel (2011-12)
66 – total tackle points in a career – Kyle Arrasmith (2013-14)
66 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Charlie Alevras (2015-16)
66 – solo tackles in a season – Jayden Jones (2025)
66 – carries in a season – Roman Marshall (2025)
 
Navarre is 34-32 in their last 66 games.

Time Ticks Away For Everyone…

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Time ticks away for everyone, but that doesn’t mean you have to go down without a fight…
 
Some start playing football at an early age; while others sometime wait a little while longer. No matter when you pick up the game, the hard work you put into it, the friendships you make and the life lessons that you learn along the way are priceless and timeless.
 
I started playing football when I was seven or eight years old and had average skills at best. By the time I reached high school, I stood 5’7 and weighed 130 pounds on a good day. I quickly realized that my football playing days were likely behind me.
 
My brother Jim, however was a very talented football player, and I attended every one of his games…that’s where I truly fell in love with the game.
 
Many years later, I was afforded the opportunity to broadcast Navarre Raider football for Panhandle Sports Broadcasting in 2009. I learned the ins and outs of a profession that I had only dreamed of being a part of. I later developed those skills with Robert Williamson and JockJive.com, before launching IrishBillSports.com in 2019.
 
As a young broadcaster, then-Navarre Head Coach Chad Lashley, gave me the opportunity to broaden my horizons. I will forever be grateful to him for that chance. I didn’t realize it at the time, but that is when I truly became a part of Raider Nation.
 
Since opening its doors in 1996 and playing its first varsity season in 1998, Navarre football has been blessed with countless talented athletes. I’m not going to mention any names because I don’t want to leave anyone out, but I can tell you the list would be a long one.
 
You see, time slips away differently for everyone. But every year when I begin my countdown to kickoff for Navarre Raider football, it brings out that little kid in me once again. It reminds me how blessed I am do what I love and to be a part of a community I’ve called home since 1991.
 
Never forget the journey that you took and the challenges you endured to become the person you are today.
 
And always remember…
 
It’s Greater To Be A Raider.

2026 Football Schedule – Rocky Bayou Knights

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Rocky Bayou Knights
2026 Football Schedule – Rocky Bayou Knights
Head Coach – Mike Conway (1st Year)
 
8/20 – at Northview
8/28 – vs. Joshua Academy
9/4 – Open Week
9/11 – vs. Aucilla Christian
9/18 – vs. Franklin County
9/25 – vs. Brookwood
10/2 – at Bozeman
10/9 – vs. Central
10/16 – at Wewahitchka
10/23 – at Maclay
10/30 – Open Week

67 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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67 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Built to serve.
Trained for success.
Built to lead.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
67 games ago – Navarre 34, Pace 0 (2019)
 
Pace…0 0 0 0 – 0
Navarre…13 14 7 0 – 34
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (13-20, 189 yards, 2 TDs); Jaydin Antonio (11 carries, 92 yards, 2 TDs); Tyler England (9 receptions, 75 yards)
Defense – Nate Hering (10 tackles, 2 TFL, QBH); Devin Wright (10 tackles, 2 TFL, QBH); Grady Kelly (9 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 TFL)
 
67th win in school history – Navarre 35, Fort Walton Beach 14 (2011)
 
Navarre…7 21 0 7 – 35
FWB…7 7 0 0 – 14
 
Stars of Game
Offense – Dusty Jones (21-29, 296 yards, TD); Dwayne Carter (174 yards rushing, 3 TDs); Brad Leggett (9 receptions, 112 yards, TD)
Defense – Jay Warren (12 tackles, sack); Demetrius Brown (12 tackles, 3 interceptions)
 
Raiders who wore #67
Ben Wangerin – Class of 2017 – U.S. Air Force
Austin Gray – Class of 2021
John Hochstratter – Class of 2024
Kyle Hughes – Class of 2026 – Huntingdon College (AL)
 
Statistics that involve #67
67 – receptions in a season – Chris Weaver (2007) – School Record
67 – receptions in a career – Michael Pettus (2007-09)
67 – solo tackles in a season/career – Kody Kelly (2012)
67 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Alex Todd (2013)
67 – solo tackles in a career – Anthony “The Unit” Miller (2014-15)
67 – completions in a season – Roman Marshall (2024)
67 – carries in a season – Keagan Gilbert (2024)
 
Navarre is 35-32 in their last 67 games.

68 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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68 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Built here…
The standard travels with you.
Proven everywhere.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
68 games ago – Navarre 28, Gulf Breeze 21 (2019)
 
Gulf Breeze…7 7 0 7 – 21
Navarre…14 7 7 0 – 28
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (10-15, 171 yards, 2 TDs); Tyler England (3 receptions, 71 yards, TD)
Defense – Jeffrey Mattox (12 tackles); Mekhi Domino (10 tackles); Grady Kelly (10 tackles, TFL, 7 QBH)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (4-4 XPs)
 
68th win in school history – Navarre 32, Gulf Breeze 0 (2011)
 
Navarre…0 13 12 7 – 32
Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 0 – 0
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Dwayne Carter (212 yards rushing, 2 TDs)
Defense – Nick Benton (8 tackles)
 
Raiders who wore #68
OL Nick Brahms – Class of 2017 – Auburn University (AL)
OL Lee Joyner – Class of 2022
OL Jaiden Nagellino – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #68
68 – assisted tackles in a career – Joey Torres (2005-07)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Kyle Arrasmith (2013-14)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Cade Taylor (2016)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Andre Spence (2022)
 
Navarre is 36-32 in their last 68 games.