5 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 friendly confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
5 games ago – Escambia 28, Navarre 18 (2025)
Raiders got off to a quick start, then the offense sputtered over the last three quarters on a damp Friday night.
Navarre…10 0 8 0 – 18
Escambia…0 14 7 7 – 28
Escambia…0 14 7 7 – 28
Stars of the Game
Offense – Andre Spence – 13 carries, 124 yards, 2 TDs, 2-pt conv
Defense – Bryce Wheeler – 14 tackles, 6 QBH; Joshua Wilson – 11 tackles; Vinny Villanova – 10 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 TFL, QBH; Andre Spence – 10 tackles, interception
Offense – Andre Spence – 13 carries, 124 yards, 2 TDs, 2-pt conv
Defense – Bryce Wheeler – 14 tackles, 6 QBH; Joshua Wilson – 11 tackles; Vinny Villanova – 10 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 TFL, QBH; Andre Spence – 10 tackles, interception
5th win in school history – Navarre 39, Port St Joe 20 (1999)
The Raiders started their first season where they had a Senior Class and the first year for Coach Danny Williams. Coach Williams would go on to lead the Raider program for three seasons (12-18).
The coaching staff for that season consisted of Danny Williams, Chris Martello, Larry Olson, Andy O’Daniel, Jason Weeks, Greg Taylor, Joshua Magroo and Bill Jernigan.
Raiders that have worn #5
LB/FB Tyler Manning – Class of 2000 – first graduating class
DL Shermaine Jones – Class of 2004
DB Chris Haskins – Class of 2006
DB Lee Proctor – Class of 2008
WR Brad Leggett – Class of 2012 – played at Florida Tech
DB Brock Barberi – Class of 2014
LB/RB Aaron Mitchell – Class of 2017
DB/WR Dante Wright – Class of 2019 – played at Colorado State & Temple University (PA)
TE/LB Devin Wright – Class of 2022 – playing at University of West Florida
DB/WR Tyrell Marshall – Class of 2024 – playing at University of West Florida
DB Joshua Wilson – Class of 2025 – playing at University of West Florida
QB Ali Bryant – Class of 2026
LB/FB Tyler Manning – Class of 2000 – first graduating class
DL Shermaine Jones – Class of 2004
DB Chris Haskins – Class of 2006
DB Lee Proctor – Class of 2008
WR Brad Leggett – Class of 2012 – played at Florida Tech
DB Brock Barberi – Class of 2014
LB/RB Aaron Mitchell – Class of 2017
DB/WR Dante Wright – Class of 2019 – played at Colorado State & Temple University (PA)
TE/LB Devin Wright – Class of 2022 – playing at University of West Florida
DB/WR Tyrell Marshall – Class of 2024 – playing at University of West Florida
DB Joshua Wilson – Class of 2025 – playing at University of West Florida
QB Ali Bryant – Class of 2026
Statistics that involve #5
5 – interceptions in a career – Lucas Thomas (2001-02)
5 – wins against an opponent – West Florida (5-0) – (2004-23)
5 – interceptions in a career – Michael Hagewood (2005-06)
5 – touchdown passes in a game – Austin Grimm (2006)
5 – interceptions in a season – Michael Hagewood (2006)
5 – interceptions in a career – Tre’von Allen (2007-09)
5 – caused fumbles in a career – Armani Williams (2007-09)
5 – fumble recoveries in a season – Chris Stapleton (2009) – Navarre Record
5 – blocked kicks in a career – Eugene Robinson (2009)
5 – blocked kicks in a season – Eugene Robinson (2009) – Navarre Record
5 – interceptions in a career – Johnny Robinson-Pettus (2010-12)
5 – rushing touchdowns in a game – Dwayne Carter II (2011)
5 – interceptions in a season – Nick Benton (2012)
5 – blocked kicks in a career – Joshua Carter (2015-18)
5 – touchdown receptions in a season – Terence Marshall (2022)
5 – touchdowns in a season – Nate Hanson (2023)
5 – interceptions in a career – Lucas Thomas (2001-02)
5 – wins against an opponent – West Florida (5-0) – (2004-23)
5 – interceptions in a career – Michael Hagewood (2005-06)
5 – touchdown passes in a game – Austin Grimm (2006)
5 – interceptions in a season – Michael Hagewood (2006)
5 – interceptions in a career – Tre’von Allen (2007-09)
5 – caused fumbles in a career – Armani Williams (2007-09)
5 – fumble recoveries in a season – Chris Stapleton (2009) – Navarre Record
5 – blocked kicks in a career – Eugene Robinson (2009)
5 – blocked kicks in a season – Eugene Robinson (2009) – Navarre Record
5 – interceptions in a career – Johnny Robinson-Pettus (2010-12)
5 – rushing touchdowns in a game – Dwayne Carter II (2011)
5 – interceptions in a season – Nick Benton (2012)
5 – blocked kicks in a career – Joshua Carter (2015-18)
5 – touchdown receptions in a season – Terence Marshall (2022)
5 – touchdowns in a season – Nate Hanson (2023)
Navarre is 1-4 in their last 5 games.