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57 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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57 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Hold the line.
Fire the cannons.
Eight eras…one Raider front.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
47 games ago – Navarre 35, Gulf Breeze 21 (2020)
 
Navarre…7 14 7 7 – 35
Gulf Breeze…7 7 7 0 – 21
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera (24 carries, 124 yards, 3 TDs); Trenton Hall (3 receptions, 64 yards, TD)
Defense – Grady Kelly (9 tackles, 6 solo/3assists, 5 QBH)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (5-5 XPs, TB)
 
57th win in school history – Navarre 49, Milton 20 (2010)
 
This was the final game that the late Ian Lockwood donned the Livestrong Raider uniform. Ian went on to score two touchdowns (the only two touchdowns in his career) as Navarre handled their Santa Rosa County foe to the North rather handily.
 
Raiders that have worn #57
Danny Wilson – Class of 2004
Nick Jolly – Class of 2006
Tyler Dearing – Class of 2008
Justin Schipani – Class of 2010
Dyllan Rogers – Class of 2013
Daniel Bost – Class of 2018
Nate Hering – Class of 2021
Elijah Manuel – Class of 2024
 
Statistics that involve #57
57 – assisted tackles in a career – Armani Williams (2007-09)
57 – receptions in a career – Blake Malter (2012-13)
57 – points scored in a game – vs. Catholic (2015)
57 – tackle points in a season – Cade Taylor (2016)
57 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Charlie Alevras (2016)
57 – made extra points in a season – Dante Wright (2016)
57 – tackle points in a season – Matthew Lee (2025)
 
Navarre is 29-28 in their last 57 games.

58 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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58 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Built beneath the storm.
Strength in the trenches.
Legacy in the line.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
48 games ago – Navarre 17, Pace 7 (2020)
 
Navarre…3 7 7 0 – 17
Pace…0 7 0 0 – 7
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera (24 carries, 145 yards, 2 TDs)
Defense – Devin Wright (10 tackles); Jaden Jones (2 interceptions)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (2-2 XPs, 1-1 FGs, 29)
 
58th win in school history – Navarre 51, Escambia 7 (2010)
 
The Raiders (6-1) won for the third straight week and improved their District record to 2-1. They were off to its best start in the history of the program up to that point.
 
Raiders that have worn #58
Taylor Greene – Class of 2004
Brenden Greene – Class of 2007
James Coakley – Class of 2011
Dontray Noel – Class of 2015
Mark Letavish – Class of 2018
Mason Mallory – Class of 2021
Parker Mays – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #58
58 – solo tackles in a season – Robert Roux (2007)
58 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Marcus Mays (2013)
58 – kicking points scored in a season – Luke Morton (2013)
58 – assisted tackles in a season – Bo Hering (2016)
58 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Cameron Thomas (2017)
58 – kicking points scored in a season – Kevin Taich (2017)
58.5 – tackle points in a season – Jeffery Mattox (2019)
58 – total solo tackles in a career – Grady Kelly (2018-20)
58 – tackle points in a career – Connor Eastwood (2019-20)
58 – tackle points in a season – Andre Spence (2022)
58 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season/career – Darius Cunningham (2023)
58 – tackle points in a career – Cooper Black (2023-24)
58 – solo tackles in a season – Bryce Wheeler (2024)
58 – tackle points in a season – Zeke Burgess (2025)
 
Navarre is 30-28 in their last 58 games.

59 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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59 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The legacy never drifts.
Forged across generations.
Driven by one Raider standard.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
49 games ago – Navarre 52, Crestview 14 (2019)
 
Crestview…14 0 0 0 – 14
Navarre…21 24 7 0 – 52
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (9-13, 221 yards, 6 TDs – school record); Tyler England (5 receptions, 129 yards, 4 TDs – school record)
Defense – Jeffrey Mattox (10 tackles, 6 solo/4 assists, sack, TFL); Tyler England (5 tackles, 3 interceptions)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (7-7 XPs, 1-1 FGs, 39)
 
Tyler England produced one of the best all-around games in Raider history with his four touchdown receptions and three interceptions.
 
This was the only game that I have not broadcasted since I started full-time back in 2009, as I was out of town to catch my son’s game in Wilberforce, Ohio, against Central State.
 
59th win in school history – Navarre 31, Pace 21 (2010)
 
Navarre ventured into Pace looking for their first win in seven tries against the Patriots. While donning their Live Strong jerseys, the Raiders walked away with just that; their first victory ever against Pace.
 
Raiders that have worn #59
Charles Bellinghausen – Class of 2003
Phillip Pybus – Class of 2008
Andrew Garcia – Class of 2011
Chris Hering – Class of 2015 – Huntingdon College (AL)
Jared Burnham – Class of 2017
William Suttawas – Class of 2028
 
Statistics that involve #59
59 – tackle points in a season – Damontell Thompson (2013)
59 – solo tackles in a season – Bo Hering (2013)
59 – solo tackles in a season – Thomas Leggett (2014)
59 – tackle points in a season – Caleb Dale (2016)
59 – total touchdowns in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18) – 2nd All-Time
59 – carries in a season – Joshua Carter (2018)
59 – tackle points in a season – Dante Core (2022)
59 – tackle points in a season – Andre Spence (2022)
59 – total tackles (solo/assists) – Braxton Barr (2024)
 
Navarre is 31-28 in their last 59 games.

60 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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60 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Built through the years.
The legacy sails forward.
One Raider standard.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
60 games ago – Navarre 31, Leon 28 (2019)
 
Navarre…3 3 15 10 – 31
Leon…14 0 0 14 – 28
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera (19 carries, 212 yards. 2 TDs); Jaydin Antonio (20 carries, 153 yards, TD)
Defense – Bailey Huston (9 tackles, FR); Connor Eastwood (2 sacks, 2 TFL, 2 QBH); Grady Kelly (2 sacks, 2 TFL, 4 QBH)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (2-2 XPs, 3-4 FGs, 21,22,43)
 
60th win in school history – Navarre 41, Tate 6 (2010)
 
Navarre went on the road and found their fifth straight win and first-ever win against the Tate Aggies. They finished up District 1-4A play at 4-1 and qualified for their third playoff appearance.
 
Raiders that have worn #60

Ben Daughtery – Class of 2001
Marco Garcia – Class of 2002
Jeff Eagle – Class of 2003
Zach Gillum – Class of 2007
Tim Coggins – Class of 2009
Michael Hill – Class of 2012 – Huntingdon College (AL)
Axel Silva – Class of 2017
Lukas Tilz – Class of 2019
Joaquin Ravenel – Class of 2020
Hunter Englert – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #60
60 – solo tackles in a career – Lloyd Heflin (1999-2000)
60 – assisted tackles in a career – Ronnie Wesson (2006-08)
60 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2014)
60 – points scored in a game – vs. Tate (Playoffs – 2016)
60 – solo tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Cameron Thomas (2017-18)
 
Navarre is 32-28 in their last 60 games.

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.