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69 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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69 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
One generation lights the torch…
Another prepares to carry it forward.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
69 games ago – Crestview 49, Navarre 27 (Playoffs – 2018)
 
Crestview…7 0 14 28 – 49
Navarre…13 0 14 0 – 27
 
Bulldogs ran off 28 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to secure the Region title.
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (9-18, 185 yards, TD, rushing TD); Chris Williams (18 carries, 81 yards, TD); Tyler England (4 receptions, 71 yards, TD)
Defense – Joshua Carter (17 tackles, QBH)
 
69th win in school history – Navarre 33, Washington 7 (2012)
 
Jay Walls gets his first win in his first game at the helm for the Raiders. Also, this was the first of twelve wins on the season as Navarre claimed their first Region 1 title, leading to their first trip to the State Semifinals.
 
Raiders who wore #69
Dom Cunningham – Class of 2023
Joel Jackson – Class of 2026
 
Statistics that involve #69
69 – solo tackles in a career – Jessie Holmes (2011-12)
69 – rushing TDs in a career – Michael Carter (2013-16) – School Record
69 – solo tackles in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
69 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – EZ Gaska (2024)
69 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Matthew Lee (2025)
69 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Zeke Burgess (2025)
 
Navarre is 37-32 in their last 69 games.

70 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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70 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Forged in the trenches…
Commitment. Service. Pride.
Built to rise above the storm.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…

70 games ago – Navarre 50, Escambia 22 (Playoffs – 2018)
 
Escambia…0 7 15 0 – 22
Navarre…14 7 23 6 – 50
 
The Raiders got revenge for their only loss of the regular season in dominating fashion.
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Chris Williams (16 carries, 145 yards, TD)
Defense – Joshua Carter (11 tackles, CF)
Special Teams – Kevin Taich (5-6 XPs, 3-3 FGs, 37,37,33)
 
70th win in school history – Navarre 19, Pace 13 (2012)
 
Navarre…6 0 7 6 – 19
Pace…0 6 7 0 – 13
 
This was the first of 14 straight wins for Coach Walls over the Patriots. He never lost to Pace in his tenure (14-0).
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Derrick Smith (111 yards rushing, TD)
Defense – Christian Gill (2 sacks)
 
Raiders who wore #70
Paul Bowden – Class of 2003
Stephen Venegas – Class of 2007 – US Air Force
Armani Williams – Class of 2010 – played one year at Jacksonville State (AL)
Chas Swem – Class of 2014 – US Air Force
Lucas Marvel – Class of 2022
Drew King – Class of 2024
James Pruden – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #70
70 – solo tackles in a career – Frank Willis (1999-2001)
70 – total tackle points in a career – Rocky Brock (1999-2000)
70 – total tackle points in a career – Andre Mahone (2000-02)
70 – solo tackles in a career – J. R. Milioti (2004-05)
70 – total tackle points in a season – Howie Walker (2013)
70 – total tackle points in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
70 – solo tackles in a career – Lee Jones (2015-16)
70 – solo tackles in a season – Cade Taylor (2017)
70 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Mekhi Domino (2019-20)
 
Navarre is 37-33 in their last 70 games.

Navarre Raider Rushing & Scoring Records

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Navarre Rushing & Scoring Records (Top 5)
 
Rushing Yards – Game
1. Michael Carter – 333 yards (2016)
2. Michael Carter – 331 yards (2016)
3. Dwayne Carter – 307 yards (2011)
4. Michael Carter – 244 yards (2016)
5. Michael Carter – 243 yards (2016)
5. Jay Warren – 243 yards (2012)
 
Rushing Yards – Season
1. Michael Carter – 2,536 yards (2016)
2. Jay Warren – 1,832 yards (2012)
3. Connor Mathews – 1,500 yards (2023)
4. Frank Willis – 1,461 yards (1999)
5. Dwayne Carter – 1,389 yards (2010)

Rushing Yards – Career
1. Michael Carter – 4,540 yards (2013-16)
2. Dwayne Carter – 3,021 yards (2009-11)
3. Jay Warren – 2,286 yards (2010-12)
4. Frank Willis – 2,235 yards (1999-2001)
5. Patrick Hess – 1,961 yards (2002-03)
 
Rushing Touchdowns – Game
1. Michael Carter – 6 (2016)
1. Dwayne Carter – 6 (2011)
3. Dwayne Carter – 5 (2011)
4. Dante Wright – 4 (2018)
4. Michael Carter – 4 (x2) (2016)
4. Jay Warren – 4 (2012)
4. Connor Mathews -4 (x2) (2023)
 
Rushing Touchdowns – Season
1. Michael Carter – 41 (2016)
2. Connor Mathews – 24 (2023)
3. Dwayne Carter – 22 (2011)
4. Dwayne Carter – 20 (2010)
5. Jay Warren – 19 (2012)
 
Rushing Touchdowns – Career
1. Michael Carter – 69 (2013-16)
2. Dwayne Carter – 42 (2009-11)
3. Connor Mathews – 26 (2022-23)
4. Dante Wright – 25 (2016-18)
5. Jay Warren – 24 (2010-12)
 
Rushing Attempts – Game
1. Hasaan Williams – 33 (2015)
2. EJ Love – 32 (2022)
3. Chris Williams – 30 (2018)
3. Michael Carter – 30 (2016)
5. Omari Green – 29 (2017)
 
Rushing Attempts – Season
1. Michael Carter – 296 (2016)
2. Connor Mathews – 202 (2023)
3. Hasaan Williams – 179 (2015)
4. Chris Williams – 174 (2018)
5. EJ Love – 173 (2022)
 
Scoring – Game
1. Michael Carter – 42 points (2016)
2. Dwayne Carter – 36 points (2011)
3. Dwayne Carter – 30 points (2011)
4. Dante Wright – 27 points (2018)
5. Michael Carter – 24 points (x2) (2016)
5. Connor Mathews – 24 points (x2) (2023)
5. Jay Warren – 24 points (2012)
 
Scoring – Season
1. Michael Carter – 270 points (2016)
2. Dante Wright – 170 points (2017)
3. Connor Mathews – 144 points (2023)
4. Dwayne Carter – 140 points (2011)
4. Dante Wright – 140 points (2018)
 
Scoring – Career
1. Michael Carter – 476 points (2013-16)
2. Dante Wright – 445 points (2016-18)
3. Dwayne Carter – 284 points (2009-11)
4. Patrick Hess – 176 points (2001-03)
5. Connor Mathews – 156 points (2022-23)

71 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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71 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Warriors in the trenches…
Leaders where life takes them.
 
Let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
71 games ago – Navarre 38, Pace 6 (Playoffs – 2018)
 
Pace…0 0 0 6 – 6
Navarre…17 0 7 14 – 38
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (6-10, 133 yards, TD); Tyler England (4 receptions, 99 yards, TD)
Defense – Joshua Carter (12 tackles, TFL); Dante Wright (3 interceptions)
Special Teams – Kevin Taich (5-5 XPs, 1-1 FGs, 24)
 
71st win in school history – Navarre 35, Niceville 28 (2012)
 
Navarre ventured into hostile territory for the third straight week and pulled out a tough District win against Niceville.
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Jay Warren (203 yards rushing, 2 TDs); Andrew Rieves (100 yards rushing, TD, 90 yards passing, 2 TDs)
 
Raiders who wore #71
Clay Bryan – Class of 2001
Nathan Stroud – Class of 2004
Johnathan Jones – Class of 2007
Derek Santiago – Class of 2010
Joel Fry – Class of 2013
Sabine Melendez – Class of 2015
Wesley Routh – Class of 2017
Elijah Melendez – Class of 2021 – McNeese State (LA)
Ethan Newman – Class of 2023 – currently playing at Nevada
Cameron Pollard – Class of 2024
Jacob Walsh – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #71
71.5 – total tackle points in a career – Kris Metcalf (2000-02)
71.5 – total tackle points in a career – Michael Arnold (2009-10)
71 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Anthony “The Unit” Miller (2014)
71.5 – total tackle points in a season – Bo Hering (2015)
71 – solo tackles in a career – Aaron Mitchell (2015-16)
71 – total tackle points in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2016).
71 – assisted tackles in a career – Sebastian Melendez (2019-21)
 
Navarre is 38-33 in their last 71 games.

72 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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Sterling Lovelady
72 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Legends leave more than memories…
They leave a standard for the next generation to uphold.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
72 games ago – Navarre 38, Niceville 13 (2018)
 
Navarre…7 14 14 3 – 38
Niceville…0 0 13 0 – 13
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (8-13, 276 yards, 2 TDs, rushing TD); Dante Wright (4 receptions, 177 yards, 2 TDs, rushing TD)
Defense – Joshua Carter (11 tackles, TFL); Quinn Caballero (10 tackles, 2 CF); Jordan Jefferson (5 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 TFL)
Special Teams – Kevin Taich (5-5 XPs, 1-1 FGs, 33)
 
72nd win in school history – Navarre 26, Catholic 0 (2012)
 
Navarre…7 6 7 6 – 26
Catholic…0 0 0 0 – 0
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Jay Warren (196 yards rushing, TD)
Defense – pitched their only shutout of the season
 
Raiders who wore #72
Nick Rivera – Class of 2000
David Eichling – Class of 2004
Andrew Keating – Class of 2006
Stephen Bellinghausen – Class of 2008
Sterling Lovelady – Class of 2011 – National Champion at Florida State
Nicholas Moffo – Class of 2016
AJ Neal – Class of 2017
Joshua Briggs – Class of 2024
Zeaven Jones – Class of 2026
 
Statistics that involve #72
72 – points scored in a season – Patrick Hess (2002)
72 – assisted tackles in a career – Andrew Garcia (2008-10)
72 – points scored in a career – Matthew Webb (2012-14)
72 – points scored in a season – Gatlin Casey (2013)
72 – solo tackles in a season – Josh Carter (2017)
72 – points scored in a career – Jaydin Antonio (2018-19)
72 – points scored in a career – Tyler England (2018-19)
72 – points scored in a season – Jaden Rivera (2020)
 
Navarre is 39-33 in their last 72 games.

Navarre Raider Receiving Records

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Navarre Raider Receiving Records (Top 5)
 
Receiving Yards – Game
1. Terence Marshall – 286 yards (2023)
2. Jordan Leggett – 203 yards (2012)
3. Terence Marshall – 183 yards (2022)
4. Dante Wright – 177 yards (2018)
5. Dante Wright – 166 yards (2017)
 
Receiving Yards – Season
1. Chris Weaver – 973 yards (2007)
2. Jordan Leggett – 964 yards (2012)
3. Terence Marshall – 925 yards (2023)
4. Dante Wright – 906 (2017)
5. Dante Wright – 852 (2018)
 
Receiving Yards – Career
1. Dante Wright – 2,505 yards (2016-18)
2. Terence Marshall – 2,099 yards (2021-23)
3. Jordan Leggett – 1,827 yards (2010-12)
4. Brad Leggett – 1,743 yards (2009-2011)
5. Tyler England – 1,447 yards (2018-19)
 
Receptions – Game
1. Chris Weaver – 13 (2007)
2. Terence Marshall – 12 (2023)
3. Quentin Randolph – 11 (2014)
4. Derek Percivalle – 10 (2021)
4. Marquez White – 10 (2025)
 
Receptions – Season
1. Chris Weaver – 67 (2007)
2. Quentin Randolph – 62 (2014)
3. Brad Leggett – 55 (2011)
3. Jordan Leggett – 55 (2012)
5. Terence Marshall – 51 (2023)
 
Receptions – Career
1. Brad Leggett – 118 (2009-11)
2. Jordan Leggett – 117 (2010-12)
3. Terence Marshall – 113 (2021-23)
4. Dante Wright – 112 (2016-18)
5. Chris Weaver – 97 (2005-07)
 
Receiving TDs – Game
1. Tyler England – 4 (2019)
2. Dante Wright – 3 (2x) (2019)
2. Jordan Leggett – 3 (2012)
2. Jadon Reese – 3 (2022)
2. Terence Marshall – 3 (2023)

Receiving TDs – Season
1. Dante Wright – 15 (2017)
2. Jadon Reese – 12 (2022)
3. Brad Leggett – 9 (2011)
3. Terence Marshall – 9 (2023)
5. Gatlin Casey – 8 (2013)
5. Dante Wright – 8 (2018)
 
Receiving TDs – Career
1. Dante Wright – 29 (2016-18)
2. Brad Leggett – 20 (2009-2011)
2. Terence Marshall – 20 (2021-23)
4. Gatlin Casey – 13 (2012-13)
5. Tyler England – 12 (2018-19)

73 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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73 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Generations have built the wall…
Because in the trenches.
Brotherhood is forged one battle at a time.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
73 games ago – Navarre 40, Gulf Breeze 12 (2018)
 
Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 12 – 12
Navarre…19 7 14 0 – 40
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (3-6, 115 yards, TD); Chris Williams (9 carries, 79 yards, TD); Dante Wright (70-yard TD reception, 1-1, 29 yards, TD)
Defense – Joshua Carter (14 tackles, blocked punt); Jordan Jefferson (6 tackles, 4 TFL)
Special Teams – Kevin Taich (4-4 XPs)
 
73rd Win in School History – Navarre 21, Choctaw 17 (2012)
 
Choctaw…7 3 0 7 – 17
Navarre…0 0 6 15 – 21
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Andrew Rieves (10-14, 222 yards, 3 TDs); Jordan Leggett (8 receptions, 203 yards, 3 TDs); Jay Warren (154 yards rushing)
 
Raiders who wore #73
John Eichling – Class of 2002
Dylan Unterbrink – Class of 2011 – played at Delta State
Corey Capenia – Class of 2016
Taylor Bryant – Class of 2018
Dawson Higgenbotham – Class of 2021
Austin O’Brien – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #73
73 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Will Robinson-Pettus (2012)
73 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Tyson Brown (2015-16)
73 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Jeffery Mattox (2019)
 
Navarre is 40-33 in their last 73 games.

Navarre Passing Records

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Navarre Raiders Passing Records (Top 5)
 
Passing Yards – Game
1. Hunter Pfeister – 507 (2023)
2. Matthew Webb – 382 (2014)
3. Sage Chambers – 380 (2017)
4. Dusty Jones – 314 (2011)
5. Hunter Pfeister – 309 (2022)
5. Matthew Webb – 309 (2014)
 
Passing Yards – Season
1. Austin Grimm – 2,517 yards (2007)
2. Marlon Courtney III – 2,428 yards (2018)
3. Matthew Webb – 2,397 yards (2014)
4. Dusty Jones – 2,315 yards (2011)
5. Hunter Pfeister – 1,917 yards (2023)
 
Passing Yards – Career
1. Matthew Webb – 4,661 yards (2012-14)
2. Hunter Pfeister – 4,161 yards (2021-23)
3. Marlon Courtney III – 4,129 yards (2018-19)
4. Austin Grimm – 4,087 yards (2006-07)
5. Sage Chambers – 2,898 yards (2015-17)
 
Passing Touchdowns – Game
1. Marlon Courtney III – 6 (2019)
2. Austin Grimm – 5 (2006)
3. Sage Chambers – 4 (2017)
3. Matthew Webb – 4 (2014)
3. Hunter Pfeister – 4 (2023)
 
Passing Touchdowns – Season
1. Sage Chambers – 20 (2017)
2. Matthew Webb – 19 (2014)
2. Hunter Pfeister – 19 (2022)
4. Austin Grimm – 17 (2007)
4. Dusty Jones – 17 (2011)
4. Hunter Pfeister – 17 (2023)
 
Passing Touchdowns – Career
1. Hunter Pfeister – 41 (2021-23)
2. Marlon Courtney III – 34 (2018-19)
3. Matthew Webb – 32 (2012-14)
4. Sage Chambers – 28 (2015-17)
4. Austin Grimm – 28 (2006-07)
 
Passing Attempts – Game
1. Matthew Webb – 46 (2014)
2. Hunter Pfeister – 40 (2022)
3. Hunter Pfeister – 37 (2023)
3. Matthew Webb – 37 (2014)
3. Dusty Jones – 37 (2011)
 
Passing Attempts – Season
1. Matthew Webb – 299 (2013)
2. Matthew Webb – 298 (2014)
3. Hunter Pfeister – 213 (2022)
4. Hunter Pfeister – 206 (2023)
5. Marlon Courtney III – 190 (2019)
 
Passing Attempts – Career
1. Matthew Webb – 597 (2012-14)
2. Hunter Pfeister – 495 (2021-23)
3. Marlon Courtney III – 415 (2018-19)
4. Sage Chambers – 319 (2015-17)
5. Caine Adamson – 238 (2014-16)
 
Passing Completions – Game
1. Dusty Jones – 26 (2011)
2. Hunter Pfeister – 25 (2023)
2. Hunter Pfeister – 25 (2021)
4. Matthew Webb – 24 (2014)
4. Matthew Webb – 24 (2014)
 
Passing Completions – Career
1. Matthew Webb – 358 (2012-14)
2. Hunter Pfeister – 288 (2021-23)
3. Marlon Courtney III – 246 (2018-19)
4. Sage Chambers – 186 (2015-17)
5. Caine Adamson – 142 (2014-16)

74 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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74 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Brick by brick.
Battle by battle.
The line never breaks.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
74 games ago – Navarre 49, Milton 12 (2018)
 
Milton…6 6 0 0 – 12
Navarre…7 21 14 7 – 49
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney (11-16, 204 yards, TD, 60 yards rushing, TD); Dante Wright (5 receptions, 140 yards, TD); Chris Williams (2 rushing TDs, 75-yard KO Return, TD)
Defense – Gabe Davis (6 tackles); Joshua Carter – (6 tackles, CF, blocked FG)
Special Teams – Kevin Taich (4-4 XPs); Dante Wright (3-3 XPs)
 
74th win in school history – Navarre 13, Crestview 8 (2012)
 
Navarre…0 7 0 6 – 13
Crestview…3 0 3 2 – 8
 
The Raiders defense stopped the Bulldogs late and QB Andrew Rieves put together a 98-yard drive for the District win.
 
Raiders who wore #74
Jason Daughtey – Class of 2006
Kris Vanderwilt – Class of 2010
Tyler Schmitt – Class of 2013
Brent Short – Class of 2016
Aaron Smith – Class of 2018
Preston Brewer – Class of 2021
Jacari Thomas – Class of 2025 – Arkansas Baptist College (AR)
Baylor Riggins – Class of 2028
 
Statistics that involve #74
74 – total tackle points in a career – Victor Byers (2009-10)
74 – total points in a career – Jordan Leggett (2010-12)
74 – receptions in a career – Michael Carter (2013-16) – 6th all-time
74 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Lee Jones (2016)
74 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Mitchell Hunt (2016-18)
74 – solo tackles in a season – Devin Wright (2021)
 
Navarre is 41-33 in their last 74 games.

75 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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75 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The game may change…
But the Big Bubba brotherhood lives on.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
75 games ago – Escambia 37, Navarre 27 (2018)
 
Navarre…0 7 7 13 – 27
Escambia…20 0 7 10 – 37
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (20-35, 307 yards, 3 TDs); Chris Williams (4 receptions, 101 yards, 39 yards rushing); Dante Wright (5 receptions, 98 yards, 2 TDs)
Defense – Joshua Carter (12 tackles, 11 solo)
 
75th win in school history – Navarre 44, FWB 28 (2012)
 
FWB…0 7 14 7 – 28
Navarre…7 14 7 16 – 44
 
Star of the Game
Offense – Jordan Leggett (6 receptions, 164 yards, TD)
 
The Raiders committed 15 penalties for 155 yards and gave up 28 first downs and 504 yards of offense, but still managed to stay unbeaten in District play.
 
Raiders who wore #75
Brandon Warren – Class of 2000
Kyle Wood – Class of 2004
Tyler Williams – Class of 2010
David Smith – Class of 2012
Cota Taylor – Class of 2019
Nathan Duggan – Class of 2020
Eric Meraz – Class of 2022
Gavin Lawless – Class of 2028
 
Statistics that involve #75
75 – solo tackles in a career – Josh Nicdao (2006-07)
75 – total tackle points in a season/career – Brian Commissiong (2007)
75 – solo tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Nolan Lemaitre (2009-10)
75 – assisted tackles in a career – Jessie Holmes (2011-12)
75 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Dylan Main (2013-14)
75.5 – total tackle points in a season – Isaiah Heyward (2018)
75 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Bailey Huston (2019)
75 – carries in a season – Joshua Wilson (2024)
75 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Chase Moses (2025)
 
Navarre is 42-33 in their last 75 games.