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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.

83 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Raymond Acosta
83 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.
 
83 games ago – Lake Gibson 35, Navarre 14 (Semi-State – 2016)

Lake Gibson…7 0 8 20 – 35
Navarre…0 7 0 7 – 14

Stars of the Game
Offense – Michael Carter – 22 carries, 110 yards, TD, 6 receptions, 65 yards
Defense – Bo Hering – 12 tackles, TFL, sack
 
83rd win in school history – Navarre 19, Milton 0 (2013)

Navarre…0 3 0 16 – 19
Milton…0 0 0 0 – 0
 
Navarre has recorded 17 shutouts in the history of the program (three against Milton). During a five game stretch (2013-17), the Raiders outscored the Panthers, 168-14.
 
Raiders who have worn #83
WR Raymond Acosta – Class of 2002 – passed away in 2003
Brent Mayweather – Class of 2003
WR Adam Taylor – Class of 2009
WR Sheldon Peck – Class of 2015
WR Matt White – Class of 2018
WR Shane Grotke – Class of 2019 – serving in U.S.M.C.
WR Heath Gibson – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #83
83 – tackle points in a career – Lloyd Heflin (1999-00)
83 – tackle points in a career – Justin Wilson (2002-04)
83 – solo tackles in a season/career – Nick Gill (2013)
83 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Damontell Thompson (2013)
83 – solo tackles in a career – Tommy Leggett (2014-15)
83 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2016)
83 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Josh Carter (2016)
83 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Andre Spence (2024)
 
Navarre is 56-27 in their last 83 games.

2025 Schedule – Lighthouse PCA Stingrays

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Lighthouse PCA Stingrays

2025 Schedule – Lighthouse PCA Stingrays
Head Coach – Everette Alford

8/15 – at Rocky Bayou (KO Classic)
8/22 – at Jay
8/29 – vs. Jefferson County
9/5 – vs. Young Kids in Motion
9/12 – Open Week
9/19 – at Cottondale
9/26 – vs. Vernon
10/3 – at Monroe Academy (AL)
10/10 – vs. Aucilla Christian
10/17 – at Sneads
10/24 – vs. Central

84 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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84 days (12 weeks) to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
84 games ago – Navarre 28, St Augustine 10 (Playoffs – 2016)

Navarre…0 14 7 7 – 28
St Augustine…0 7 0 3 – 10

Stars of the Game
Offense – Michael Carter – 30 carries, 243 yards, 4 TDs
Defense – Joshua Carter – 8 tackles, 4 TFL, QBH
 
84th win in school history – Navarre 34, FWB 7 (2013)
 
Navarre…7 10 10 7 – 34
Ft Walton Bch…7 0 0 0 – 7

Stars of the Game
Offense – Freshman RB Michael Carter – 51 yards rushing, 2 TDs
Defense – Whole Defense – limited FWB to 67 yards of offense
Special Teams – Gatlin Casey – 99-yard KO return, TD
 
Raiders who have worn #84
DE/LB Jason Rodgers – Class of 2000 – served in U.S. Air Force
WR Noah Melendez – Class of 2019
WR Colton Vance – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #84
84 – points scored in a season – Frank Willis (1999)
84 – total tackle points in a career – Josh Nicdao (2006-07)
84 – solo tackles in a career – Mason Mikul (2011-12)
84 – total tackle points in a career/season – Kody Kelley (2012)
84 – solo tackles in a career – Michael Sandle (2013-15)
84 – tackle points in a career – Mitchell Hunt (2016-18)
 
Navarre is 54-28 in their last 84 games.

85 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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85 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.

85 games ago – Navarre 60, Tate 28 (Playoffs – 2016)

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

Stars of the Game
Offense – Michael Carter – 21 carries, 333 yards, 4 TDs, 99-yard KO return, TD
Defense – Josh Carter – 13 tackles, 3 TFL; Bo Hering – 10 tackles

85th win in school history – Navarre 35, Choctaw 28 (2013)

Choctaw…21 7 0 0 – 28
Navarre…0 14 14 7 – 35

On a night where the Raiders retired Ian Lockwood’s #10 jersey (the only number retired in the history of the program), Navarre ran off 28 straight points after trailing in the first half 28-7 to prevail.

Stars of the Game
Offense – Matthew Webb – 16-25, 159 yards, TD, 34-yard TD run
Defense – Whole Defense – shut out the Indians the last 31 minutes of the game.

Raiders who have worn #85
Nick Mortimer – Class of 2003
WR Tommy Schoeneberg – Class of 2006
WR Garrett Casey – Class of 2008
WR Rodney Martin Waits – Class of 2010
WR Tyler Bush – Class of 2012
WR Zack Taylor – Class of 2019
TE Chase Richardson – Class of 2022
TE Walker Bridges – Class of 2027

Statistics that involve #85
85 – totals tackles in a season/career – Brian Commissiong (2007)
85 – assisted tackles in a career – Shane McMaster (2008-10)
85 – total tackles in a season – Christian Gill (2013)
85 – total tackle points in a season – Bo Hering (2014)
85 – solo tackles in a season – Christian Caballero (2021)

Navarre is 57-28 in their last 85 games.

86 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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86 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.
 
86 games ago – Navarre 40, Escambia 35 (Playoffs – 2016)
 
Navarre…7 14 13 6 – 40
Escambia…0 7 21 7 – 35
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Michael Carter – 28 carries, 244 yards, 4 TDs; Dante Wright – 3 receptions, 55 yards, 2 TDs

Defense – Aaron Mitchell – 12 tackles; Caleb Dale – 10 tackles

86th win in school history – Navarre 34, Gulf Breeze 24 (2013)

Navarre…0 10 14 10 – 34

Gulf Breeze…7 0 3 14 – 24

Stars of the Game
Offense – Gatlin Casey – 45-yard TD reception, 32-yard rushing TD
Defense – Howie Walker – 59-yard interception return, TD
Special Teams – Luke Morton – 2-2 FGs (31,33)

Raiders who have worn #86:
Jason Johnston – Class of 2000
K Aaron Brummett – Class of 2007
WR Carter Brasell – Class of 2022
WR Alex Dahlgren – Class of 2024
WR Jameson Rasmussen – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #86:
86 – points scored in a season – Patrick Hess (2003)
86 – points scored in a career – Adam Hamilton (2007-08)
86 – solo tackles in a career – Connor Black (2022-23)
 
Navarre is 58-28 in their last 86 games.