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*** SPRING GAME DAY ***

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*** GAME DAY ***

WHO: Navarre Raiders vs. Milton Panthers
WHAT: Spring Game
WHY: See the future for both teams for the 2026 season
WHERE: Hurley Manning Field at Haywood Hanna Stadium
WHEN: Tonight, 7 PM Central
 
We will not broadcast tonight’s game. Our next broadcast will be Week 1 of the regular season as the Raiders will travel to Tallahassee to take on Florida High.

*** GAME DAY ***

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*** GAME DAY ***

WHO: Navarre Lady Raiders vs. Pace Lady Patriots
WHAT: FHSAA Class 6A, Region 1 Championship Game
WHERE: Pace High School
WHEN: Tonight, 6:30 PM Central
RECORD: Navarre (15-10); Pace (24-4)
FLORIDA RANK: Navarre (44); Pace (2)
CLASS 6A RANK: Navarre (7); Pace (2)
 
Pace has won the previous three match-ups this season (10-3, 15-4 & 4-3).

99 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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99 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

Once a Raider…Always a Raider.
Honoring those that wore #99.
Bring the lights.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where our journey has already taken us…
 
99 games ago – Navarre 70, AH-Delray Beach 26 (2016)
 
AH-Delray…14 12 0 0 -26
Navarre…23 26 14 7 – 70
 
Most points scored in a single game for Navarre. Most TD’s (7) by a single player.
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Michael Carter – 18 carries, 331 yards, 6 TDs; 90-yard kickoff return, TD
Defense – Cade Taylor & Aaron Mitchell – 11 tackles, TFL
 
99th win in school history – Navarre 42, Washington 0 (2015)
 
Navarre…14 21 0 7 – 42
Washington…0 0 0 0 – 0
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Hasaan Williams – 163 yards rushing, TD; 2 TD receptions
Defense – Xavier Fernandez – 12 tackles; Aaron Mitchell – 10 tackles
Special Teams – Brady Hammel – 6-6 XPs
 
Players that wore #99:
DL Bryan Brushmeyer (Class of 2003)
DL/TE Brett Gallrein (Class of 2007)
DL Jonathan Coleus (Class of 2009) – served in U.S. Navy
PK Marcus Winebrenner (Class of 2012)
DL Anthony Miller (Class of 2016) – played at Allan Hancock CC (CA)
DL Jordan Jefferson (Class of 2019) – currently playing w/Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)
DL Lemmy Wilson (Class of 2022)
DL Isaac Cole (Class of 2023) – played at Birmingham Southern
 
Statistics that involve #99:
99 – solo tackles in a career – John Blatz (2005-06)
99 – kickoff return – Gatlin Casey – FWB (2013)
99 – kickoff return – Michael Carter – Tate (2016)
99 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Hunter Crowder (2021)
 
Navarre is 61-38 in their last 99 games.

100 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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100 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

No turning back…
It’s here.
And it’s only getting closer.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has taken us already…
 
100 games ago – Navarre 44, Milton 0 (2016)
 
Milton…0 0 0 0 – 0
Navarre…10 20 14 0 – 44
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Caine Adamson – 13-17, 206 yards, 3 TDs, 46 yards rushing, TD; Michael Carter – 115 yards rushing, TD.
Defense – Aaron Mitchell – 9 tackles
 
100th win in school history – Navarre 16, Choctaw 14 (2015)
 
Choctaw…6 8 0 0 – 14
Navarre…7 0 0 9 – 16
 
Stars of the Game
Offense/Defense – Aaron Mitchell – rushing TD, 9 tackles, TFL
Special Teams – Brady Hammel – 27-yard GW FG
 
Statistics that involve #100:
100 – total tackles in a career – Justin Wilson (2002-04)
100 – yards receiving in a game – Jordan Leggett – Crestview (2011)
100 – yards receiving in a game – Marquis Hagewood – Crestview (2011)
100 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Bo Hering (2014)
100.5 – total tackle points in a career – Connor Black (2022-23)
100 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Vinny Villanova (2024)
 
Navarre is 62-38 in their last 100 games.

101 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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101 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

It starts now.
No more waiting.
No more watching.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has taken us already…
 
101 games ago – Navarre 17, Escambia 13 (2016)
 
Navarre…3 0 7 7 – 17
Escambia…13 0 0 0 – 13
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Michael Carter – 28 carries, 113 yards, TD
Defense – Bo Hering – 14 tackles; Caleb Dale – 11 tackles; Xavier Fernandez – 10 tackles
 
101st win in school history – Navarre 55, FWB 14 (2015)
 
Navarre…7 21 14 13 – 55
FWB…7 0 7 0 – 14
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Hasaan Williams – 19 carries, 168 yards, TD; Aaron Mitchell – 9 carries, 96 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Bo Hering – 7 tackles; Joshua Carter – two sacks
Special Teams – Michael Sandle – 72-yard punt return, TD; Brady Hammel – 7-8 XPs
 
Statistics that involve 101
101 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season/career – Kody Kelly (2012)
101.5 – total tackle points in a season/career – Nick Gill (2013)
101 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Lee Jones (2015-16)
101 – yards receiving in a game – Chris Williams – Escambia (2018)
101 – yards passing in a game – Hunter Pfiester – Niceville (2022)
 
Navarre is 63-38 in their last 101 games.

*** GAME DAY ***

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*** GAME DAY ***

WHO: Navarre Lady Raiders vs. Tocoi Creek Lady Toros
WHAT: FHSAA Class 6A, Region 1 Semifinals
WHERE: Fort Family Regional Park, Jacksonville
WHEN: Tonight, 7 PM Eastern (6 PM Central)
RECORD: Navarre (14-10); Tocoi Creek (24-2)
CLASS 6A RANKING: Navarre (10th); Tocoi Creek (7th)
FLORIDA RANKING: Navarre (57th); Tocoi Creek (37th)

Next Irish Bill Sports Broadcast

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We will not broadcast the Navarre Raiders Spring Game against Milton on 15 May 2026 or the Kickoff Classic against the Escambia Gators on 14 Aug 2026. Our next broadcast will take place Week 1 of the regular season when the Raiders travel to the Capital City to take on the Florida High Seminoles at 7 PM eastern time on 21 Aug 2026.

Continue to follow my countdown to kickoff on this site and on my FB Group Page, IB Sports. Day 99 is fast approaching, which is my favorite time of the countdown as we remember those that wore the maroon and black over the years.

We at Irish Bill Sports wish all of you a safe and fun-filled summer and can’t wait to bring you all Navarre Raiders football for my 18th season.

#GreaterToBeARaider

102 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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102 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

The tide is rising…
 
You can feel it building.
You can see it coming.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has taken us already…
 
102 games ago – Navarre 42, Pace 28 (2016)
 
Navarre…14 7 7 14 – 42
Pace…7 7 0 14 – 28
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Caine Adamson – 106 yards passing, 137 yards rushing, 2 TDs; Jordan Williams – 137 yards receiving, 2 TDs
Defense – Aaron Mitchell & Nolan Garrett – 9 tackles each
 
102nd win in school history – Navarre 42, Pace 27 (2015)
 
Pace…0 0 7 20 – 27
Navarre…7 14 14 7 – 42
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Hasaan Williams – 13 carries, 105 yards; Michael Sandle – two rushing touchdowns
Defense – Aaron Mitchell – 12 tackles
Special Teams – Brady Hammel – 6-6 XPs, 2 touchbacks
 
Statistics that involve #102
102 – points scored in a season – Michael Carter (2014)
102 – yards passing in a game – Caine Adamson – Tate (2016)
102 – yards rushing in a game – Chris Williams – Pace (2018)
102 – yards receiving in a game – Terence Marshall – Milton (2023)
102 – yards passing in a game – Hunter Pfiester – Mosley (2023)
102 – wins in tenure at Navarre – Jay Walls – (2012-2023)
 
Navarre is 64-38 in their last 102 games.

103 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return

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103 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return

The sea is calm…
 
But we know what’s coming.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
103 games ago – Navarre 48, Fort Walton Beach 6 (2016)
 
Ft Walton Bch…0 6 0 0 – 6
Navarre….21 13 7 7 – 48
 
The Raiders (4-0) continued to rely on their running game against the Vikings. Navarre rushed for 363 yards on 38 carries (9.6 per carry). Michael Carter had 172 of those yards on 15 carries and four TDs. Dante Wright found the end zone twice and Chris Williams added the other TD. Caine Adamson went 5-9 passing for 84 yards and Jordan Williams hauled in three receptions for 61 yards.
 
The defense forced five turnovers and was led by Bo Hering’s 8 tackles (solo/7 assists). Caleb Dale (3 solo/3 assists) and Josh Doxey (2 solo/4 assists/TFL) would add 6 each. Cade Taylor added two of the Raiders four sacks on the night and Dante Wright went 6-7 on extra points.
 
103rd win in school history – Navarre 20, Escambia 9 (2015)
 
Escambia…0 0 3 6 – 9
Navarre…0 14 0 6 – 20
 
Hasaan Williams contributed 129 yards on 24 carries and a TD and Brady Hammel connected on field goals of 33 and 34 in the win.
 
Bo Hering had 13 tackles and Aaron Mitchell pitched in 10 tackles as the Raiders limited the Gators to 259 total yards of offense (100 yards passing/159 yards rushing).
 
Navarre is 65-38 in their last 103 games.