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63 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 25, 2022June 24, 2022 by irishbillsports

63 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach on 26 Aug 2022.

63 games ago – Navarre 36, B.T. Washington 20 (2016)

Michael Carter finished the night with 24 carries for 194 yards and five touchdowns and Bo Hering led the Raider defense with eleven tackles.

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 the home team was driving to seal up the win. 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 of the field 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 that have worn #63:
OL Mark Hemaseth – Class of 2002
OL Tommy Wiser – Class of 2007
OL Ryan Barton – Class of 2009 – serving in U.S. Air Force
DL Victor Byers – Class of 2011 – played at Belhaven (MS)
OL Adrian Gonzalez – Class of 2023

Stats 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 – 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)

Navarre has won 47 of their last 63 games and lead the overall series against Washington, 6-0.

2011 – Navarre 28, Washington 7
2012 – Navarre 33, Washington 7
2015 – Navarre 42, Washington 0
2016 – Navarre 36, Washington 20
2017 – Navarre 27, Washington 12
2018 – Navarre 53, Washington 12

64 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 23, 2022 by irishbillsports

64 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

64 games ago – Navarre 41, Pensacola Catholic 13 (2016)

Navarre…21 13 7 0 – 41
Catholic…0 6 7 0 – 13

Michael Carter rushed for 150 yards & four touchdowns to lead the Raider offense. Caleb Dale, Tyson Brown & Lee Jones contributed six tackles each.

64th win in school history – Navarre 28, B.T. Washington 7 (2011)

Navarre…7 0 14 7 – 28
Washington…0 7 0 0 – 7

Dusty Jones passed for 196 yards & three touchdowns & Jay Warren led the defense with 12 tackles.

Raiders that have worn #64:
William McCullough – Class of 2000 – first graduating class
Jonathan Chavers – Class of 2008
OL Niel Tidwell – Class of 2011 – serving in U.S. Navy
OL Colton Mapoles – Class of 2014
OL Bryson Garner – Class of 2019
OL Ryley Vester – Class of 2023

Stats 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)

Navarre has won 48 of their last 64 games & lead the overall series against Catholic, 13-8.

1998 – Navarre 41, Catholic 40 (5 OT)
1999 – Catholic 35, Navarre 14
2000 – Catholic 35, Navarre 21
2001 – Navarre 21, Catholic 9
2002 – Catholic 27, Navarre 13
2003 – Navarre 31, Catholic 18
2004 – Navarre 14, Catholic 10
2005 – Navarre 21, Catholic 7
2006 – Catholic 20, Navarre 18
2007 – Navarre 38, Catholic 22
2008 – Catholic 37, Navarre 23
2009 – Catholic 32, Navarre 7
2010 – Catholic 42, Navarre 21 *
2011 – Catholic 43, Navarre 24
2012 – Navarre 26, Catholic 0
2013 – Catholic 45, Navarre 22
2014 – Navarre 31, Catholic 21
2015 – Navarre 57, Catholic 14
2016 – Navarre 41, Catholic 13
2017 – Navarre 56, Catholic 35
2018 – Navarre 35, Catholic 7
2019 – Did not play
2020 – Did not play
2021 – Did not play

* Navarre was awarded a win after Catholic had to forfeit the game due to playing an ineligible player.

65 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 22, 2022 by irishbillsports

65 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

65 games ago – Tate 23, Navarre 22 (2OT) – (Playoffs – 2015)

Tate…0 0 7 6 3 7 -23
Navarre…0 7 0 6 3 6 – 22

Hasaan Williams rushed for 176 yards on 33 carries & found the end zone twice and Bo Hering led the defense with 11 tackles, but it was not enough as the Raiders 2015 season came to an abrupt halt in double overtime.

Coach Jay Walls became the all-time winningest coach in school history, when he surpassed Coach Larry Olson’s 30 wins in Week 3.

65th win in school history – Navarre 56, Niceville 33 (2011)

Niceville…14 13 6 0 – 33
Navarre…14 28 0 14 – 56

The night belonged to RB Dwayne Carter as he set the school record for yards rushing (at that time) & rushing TDs in a single game. He finished the night with 307 yards rushing & found the end zone on six different occasions. The six rushing TDs are still a school record (tied with his younger brother, Michael).

WR Brad Leggett pitched in six receptions for 129 yards & the other two Raider scores. The late Devin Colonel led the defense with 15 tackles & David Docarmo was perfect on the night as he went 8-8 on extra points.

Raiders that have worn #65:
OL Stephen Willoughby – Class of 2001
LB Ryan Green – Class of 2004
OL Steven Rannals – Class of 2011 – serving in U.S.M.C.
OL Brandon Herbert – Class of 2018
OL Tyler Colabine – Class of 2021
DL B.K. Kast – Class of 2023

Stats 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)

Navarre has won 49 of their last 65 games and leads the overall series against Tate, 4-2 (3-1 in the regular season & 1-1 in the playoffs).

66 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 21, 2022 by irishbillsports

66 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

66 games ago – Navarre 35, Niceville 13 (2015)

Navarre completed their first undefeated regular season (10-0), while outscoring their opponents, 392-120.

Niceville…7 6 0 0 – 13
Navarre…7 14 14 0 – 35

Another big game for Hasaan Williams as he rushed for 186 yards and a TD.

66th win in school history – Navarre 42, Crestview 23 (2011)

Crestview…7 10 0 6 – 23
Navarre…14 7 7 14 – 42

Dusty Jones passed for 314 yards (3rd most in Raider history), going 18-28 with 2 TDs. Dwayne Carter continued his hot streak with 145 yards on 20 carries and 3 TDs (giving him 789 yards and 17 TDs in his last four games). Jordan Leggett added 7 receptions for 100 yards and Marquis Hagewood pitched in 6 receptions for 100 yards and a score. Demetrius Brown led the defense with 14 tackles and Jay Warren contributed 10.

Raiders that have worn #66:
OL Mark Coburn – Class of 2006
DL Johnathon Elliott – Class of 2010
OL Drayton Taylor – Class of 2013
OL Austin Bost – Class of 2014 – currently serving in U.S Army
DL Trey Campbell – Class of 2019
OL Marcus Feliciano – Class of 2021
OL Ezekiel Gaska – Class of 2025

Stats 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)

Navarre has won 49 of their last 66 games and leads the overall series against Niceville, 8-4 (6-4 in the regular season and 2-0 in the playoffs).

67 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 20, 2022 by irishbillsports

67 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

67 game ago – Navarre 47, Gulf Breeze 7 (2015)

Navarre…19 28 0 0 – 47
Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 7 – 7

Michael Sandle returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for a TD and the Raiders ran off 47 straight points in the first half. Caleb Dale and Bo Hering led the defense with 10 tackles each.

67th win in school history – Navarre 35, Fort Walton Beach 14 (2011)

Navarre…7 21 0 7 – 35
Ft Walton…7 7 0 0 – 14

Dusty Jones passed for 296 yards and a TD and Dwayne Carter added 174 yards and 3 TDs. Brad Leggett hauled in 9 receptions for 112 yards and a score. Demetrius Brown led the defense with 12 tackles and 3 interceptions.

Raiders that have worn #67:
DL Ben Wangerin – Class of 2017
OL Austin Gray – Class of 2021
OL Teal Lovelette – Class of 2025

Stats that involve #67:
67 – receptions in a season – Chris Weaver (2007) – School Record
67 – receptions in a career – Michael Pettus (2007-09)
67 – solo tackles in a season/career – Kody Kelly (2012)
67 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Alex Todd (2013)
67 – solo tackles in a career – Anthony “The Unit” Miller (2014-15)

Navarre has won 50 of their last 67 games and leads the overall series against Gulf Breeze, 14-9. The only season that the Raiders and Dolphins didn’t face off, was the 1998 season (Navarre’s first season).

68 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 19, 2022 by irishbillsports

68 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

68 games ago – Navarre 35, Milton 0 (2015)

Navarre…7 28 0 0 – 35
Milton…0 0 0 0 – 0

Hasaan Williams found the end zone twice and rushed for 178 yards on 14 carries. Bo Hering and Xavier Fernandez led the defense with 10 tackles each. Jay Klosinski added a 74-yard interception return for a score as well.

68th win in school history – Navarre 32, Gulf Breeze 0 (2011)

Navarre…0 13 12 7 – 32
Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 0 – 0

Dusty Jones contributed 3 TDs (1 passing/2 rushing) and passed for 169 yards, while Dwayne Carter rushed for 212 yards and 2 TDs. On defense, Nick Benton led the way with 8 tackles as the Raiders finished the season at 5-5.

Raiders that have worn #68:
OL Nick Brahms – Class of 2017 – graduate player at Auburn University
OL Lee Joyner – Class of 2022
OL Jaden Colabine – Class of 2025

Stats that involve #68:
68 – assisted tackles in a career – Joey Torres (2005-07)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Kyle Arrasmith (2013-14)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Cade Taylor (2016)

Navarre has won 51 of their last 68 games and lead the overall series against Milton, 12-9.

69 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 18, 2022 by irishbillsports

69 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

69 games ago – Navarre 20, Escambia 9 (2015)

Escambia…0 0 3 6 – 9
Navarre…..0 14 0 6 – 20

1st Qtr
No scoring

2nd Qtr
10:18 – 3-yard run, Hasaan Williams, Brady Hammel kick (Navarre)
7:20 – 13-yard run, Caine Adamson, Hammel kick (Navarre)

3rd Qtr
9:50 – 33-yard FG, Emilio Maldonado (Escambia)

4th Qtr
11:03 – 35-yard FG, Hammel (Navarre)
6:39 – 64-yard run, Jabre Brown, kick failed (Escambia)
2:18 – 34-yard FG, Hammel (Navarre)

69th win in school history – Navarre 33, B. T. Washington 7 (2012)

Jay Walls gets his first win in his first game at the helm for the Raiders. Navarre is 19-5 all-time in opening games of the season.

Raider that has worn #69:
DL Dom Cunningham – Class of 2023

Stats 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)

Navarre has won 52 of their last 69 games and leads the overall series against Escambia, 7-3.

70 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 by irishbillsports

70 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

70 games ago – Navarre 42, Pace 27 (2015)

Pace…0 0 7 20 – 27
Navarre…7 14 14 7 – 42

Hasaan Williams rushed for 105 yards to lead the Raider offense and Aaron Mitchell led the defense with 12 tackles.

70th win in school history – Navarre 19, Pace 13 (2012)

Navarre…6 0 7 6 – 19
Pace…0 6 7 0 – 13

Raiders who have worn #70:
OL Stephen Venegas – Class of 2007 – serving in U.S. Air Force
DL Armani Williams – Class of 2010 – played at Jacksonville State (AL)
OL Chas Swem – Class of 2014 – serving in U.S. Air Force
OL/DL Lucas Marvel – Class of 2022
OL Drew King – Class of 2024

Stats 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 has won 53 of their last 70 games and lead the overall series against Pace, 13-7.

71 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 16, 2022 by irishbillsports

71 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders will travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

71 games ago – Navarre 55, Fort Walton Beach 14 (2015)

Navarre…7 21 14 13 – 55
Ft Walton…7 0 7 0 – 14

Hasaan Williams finished the night with 168 yards on 19 carries and a TD, while Bo Hering led the defense with 7 tackles.

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.

Raiders that have worn #71:
OL Clay Bryan – Class of 2001
DL Nathan Stroud – Class of 2004
OL Johnathan Jones – Class of 2007
OL/DL Derek Santiago – Class of 2010
DE Joel Fry – Class of 2013
DL Sabine Melindez – Class of 2015 – serving in U.S.M.C.
OL Wesley Routh – Class of 2017
OL Elijah Melendez – Class of 2021 – playing at Valdosta State
OL Ethan Newman – Class of 2023

Stats 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)

Navarre has won 54 of their last 71 games and leads the all-time series against Fort Walton Beach, 9-6.

72 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 16, 2022 by irishbillsports

72 days to kickoff…

The 2022 High School football season will get underway when the Navarre Raiders travel to Fort Walton Beach to take on the Vikings on 26 Aug 2022.

72 games ago – Navarre 16, Choctaw 14 (2015)

Choctaw…6 8 0 0 – 14
Navarre…7 0 0 9 – 16

After falling behind 14-7 at the half, the defense stepped up and shut out the Indians out in second half. The Raiders then completed the comeback when Brady Hammel kicked a 27-yard FG with 1:27 to go in the fourth quarter.

72nd win in school history – Navarre 26, Pensacola Catholic 0 (2012)

Navarre headed to Pensacola to take on Catholic (fourth straight week on the road). The defense stood tall in this game for their only shutout on the season.

Raiders that have worn #72:
OL Nick Rivera – Class of 2000
OL David Eichling – Class of 2004
OL Andrew Keating – Class of 2006
OL Stephen Bellinghausen – Class of 2008
OL Sterling Lovelady – Class of 2011 – National Champion at Florida State University
OL Nicholas Moffo – Class of 2016
OL AJ Neal – Class of 2018
OL Jayden Hunt – Class of 2025

Stats 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 has won 55 of their last 72 games and leads the overall series against Choctaw, 9-7.