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88 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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88 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

Before the wins…there was work.
Before the Legacy…there was a beginning.
They didn’t inherit it–they built it.
Since 2000…the foundation still stands.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
88 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 (8 carries, 139 yards, 2 TDs); Dante Wright 5 carries, 132 yards, 2 TDs); Chris Williams (13 carries, 125 yards rushing, TD)
Defense – Joshua Carter (16 tackles); Cade Taylor (14 tackles, sack
Special Teams – Kevin Taich (7-7 XPs)

88th win in school history – Navarre 31, Catholic 21 (2014)
 
Navarre…0 14 7 10 – 31
Catholic…0 7 7 7 – 21
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Michael Carter (18 carries, 155 yards, 2 TDs)
Defense – Bo Hering & Xavier Fernandez (11 tackles, TFL)
Special Teams – Luke Morton (4-4 XPs, 38-yard FG)
 
Raiders who have worn #88:
CB Earl Alexander – Class of 2000 – currently serving – Lt Col – USAF
WR Ben Munday – Class of 2004
TE/WR Eric Van Buren – Class of 2006
DE Brian Commissiong – Class of 2008
TE Grant Golombeski – Class of 2011
WR Seth Taylor – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #88:
88 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Rocky Brock (1999-2000)
88 – assisted tackles in a career – Jay Warren (2009-12)
88 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
88.5 – total tackle points in a career – Nolan Garrett (2016-17)
88 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
88 – solo tackles in a season – Josh Carter (2018)
88 – total tackle points in a career – Xayvion Thomas (2018-19)
 
Navarre is 52-36 in their last 88 games.

89 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raider

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89 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

Time doesn’t rush…it reveals.
Every shadow cast tells a story.
Every moment earned leaves a mark.
 
Now, let’s chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
89 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)
 
89th win in school history – Navarre 42, Wakulla 41 (OT) – (2014)
 
Wakulla – 14 6 7 8 6 – 41
Navarre – 0 9 13 13 7 – 42
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Matthew Webb (24-46, 382 yards, 4 TDs); Michael Carter (6 receptions, 165 yards, 2 TDs); Quentin Randolph (6 receptions, 155 yards, TD)
Defense – Anthony Miller (12 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 QBH)
 
Raiders that have wore #89
WR Connor Cordero – Class of 2018
TE Maverick Radenslaben – Class of 2026
DB Dorian Hair – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #89
89 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Kris Metcalf (2000-02)
89 – solo tackles in a career – T. J. Williams (2003-05)
89 – total tackle points in a career – J. R. Milioti (2004-05)
89.5 – total tackle points in a career – Lee Jones (2015-16)
 
Navarre is 53-36 in their last 89 games.

2026 Navarre Softball Awards

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2026 Navarre Softball Awards

Varsity Awards
Most Valuable Player – Kayleigh Atchley
Offensive Player of the Year – Natalia Taylor
Defensive Player of the Year – Nadia Rivera
Raider Award – MJ Wilson
 
Junior Varsity Awards
Most Valuable Player – Kami Kendall
Offensive Player of the Year – McKenzie Freytag
Defensive Player of the Year – Sophia Liberato
Raider Award – Caleigh Hobbs

90 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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90 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

Built by many.
Worn by generations.
The legacy continues.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
90 games ago – Navarre 41, Choctaw 24 (2017)
 
Choctaw…0 17 0 7 – 24
Navarre…7 7 14 13 – 41
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Sage Chambers (10-17, 174 yards, 3 TDs); Omari Green (17 carries, 151 yards, TD); Dante Wright (4 receptions, 87 yards, 2 TDs)
Defense – James Segrest (10 tackles, 2 sacks, QBH)
 
90th win in school history – Navarre 49, Pace 21 (2014)
 
Navarre…21 28 0 0 – 49
Pace……14 0 7 0 -21
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Michael Carter (4 carries, 112 yards, 2 TDs); Quentin Randolph (2 receptions, 61 yards, TD); Matthew Webb (4-7, 106 yards, TD)
Defense – Anthony Miller (12 solo tackles, 3 TFL); Thomas Leggett (12 tackles, FR)
Special Teams – Luke Morton (7-7 XPs, 4 TBs)
 
Raiders that have wore #90
TE/DL David Maddux – Class of 2004
DL Reggie Stalker – Class of 2007
DL Brian Langston – Class of 2009
DL Zack Smith – Class of 2010
DL Zamir Jones – Class of 2016
P Kyle Hickman – Class of 2018 – played at Huntingdon College (AL)
DL Mack Smith – Class of 2023
DL Bryce Wheeler – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #90
90 – solo tackles in a career – Devin Colonel (2009-12)
90.5 – tackle points in a career – Matthew Downey (2017-18)
90 – points scored in a season – Chris Williams (2018)
90 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Bailey Huston (2019-20)
 
Navarre is 54-36 in their last 90 games.

91 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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91 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

Closing in…
Hold on tight.
Lights are in the distance.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
91 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
Special Teams – Kevin Taich – 3-3 XPs, 2-3 FGs (26,34)
 
91st win in school history – Navarre 21, Crestview 0 (2014)
 
Navarre…7 14 0 x – 21
Crestview…0 0 0 x – 0
 
Game was called in the third quarter due to lightning and rain.
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Matthew Webb – 11-16, 172 yards, 2 TDs; 8 carries, 70 yards
Defense – Xavier Fernandez – 9 tackles, TFL, sack
Special Teams – Luke Morton – 3-3 XPs
 
Raiders that have wore #91
DL Malachi Sager – Class of 2020
DL Blake Wangerin – Class of 2023
DL Yala Mustafa – Class of 2025
DL Paul Whilden – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #91
91 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Cameron Thomas (2017-18)
91 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Xayvion Thomas (2018-19)
 
Navarre is 55-36 in their last 91 games.

92 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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92 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

Relentless.
Pressure never stops.
Every snap. Every rep.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
92 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)
Special Teams – Kevin Taich (8-8 XPs, 2 touchbacks)
 
92nd win in school history – Navarre 42, Milton 7 (2014)
 
Milton…7 0 0 0 – 7
Navarre…21 14 7 0 – 42
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Matthew Webb (10-16, 152 yards, TD); Derick Smith (2 receptions, 72 yards)
Defense – Xavier Fernandez (9 tackles, 2 TFL, sack)
Special Teams – Luke Morton (6-6 XPs, 2 touchbacks)
 
Raiders who wore #92:
DL Stephen Bates – Class of 2017
DL Brandon Wangerin – Class of 2020
DL Skyler Newcomb – Class of 2021
DL Dayton Anderson – Class of 2024
 
Statistics that involve #92:
92 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Andre Mahone (2000-02)
92 – solo tackles in a career – Armani Williams (2007-09)
92 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Victor Byers (2009-10)
92 – receptions in a career – Tyler England (2018-19) – 4th All-Time
 
Navarre is 56-36 in their last 92 games.

93 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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93 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

Building the legacy…
Doing the work behind the scenes.
The standard bearer.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
93 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); Dante Wright (6 receptions, 64 yards)
Defense – Bo Hering (12 tackles, TFL, sack)
Special Teams – Dante Wright (2 kickoff returns, 99 yards)
 
93rd win in school history – Navarre 49, Fort Walton Beach 13 (2014)
 
FWB…6 7 0 0 – 13
Navarre…15 14 20 0 – 49
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Matthew Webb (11-17, 128 yards, 53 yards rushing, TD)
Defense – Bo Hering (9 tackles, TFL); Dylan Main (interception return, TD)
Special Teams – Luke Morton (5-6 XPs); Tevyn Stevenson (80-yard kickoff return, TD)
 
Raiders that have wore #93
DL Fashad Woodbury – Class of 2021
 
Statistics that involve #93
93 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Chris Wells (1999-2001)
93 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Josh Nicdao (2006-07)
93 – tackle points in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2014)
93 – solo tackles in a season – Vinny Villanova (2024)
 
Navarre is 57-36 in their last 93 games.

94 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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94 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

When knocked down…
We will rise again.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
94 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)
 
94th win in school history – Navarre 49, Dothan AL 24 (2014)
 
Dothan…7 3 0 14 – 24
Navarre…14 7 21 7 – 49
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Michael Carter (8 carries, 81 yards rushing, 3 TDs); Hasaan Williams (4 carries, 70 yards, TD)
Defense – Bo Hering (12 tackles); Xavier Fernandez (12 tackles); Kyle Arrasmith (3 sacks)
 
Players that wore #94
DL Isaac McCoy – Class of 2017
DL Paul Schultz – Class of 2020
DL Ryanosuke Heis – Class of 2028
 
Statistics that involve #94
94 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Howie Walker (2013)
94 – tackle points in a season – Vinny Villanova (2023)
 
Navarre is 57-37 in their last 94 games.

95 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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95 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

Held the line.
Pressure breaks.
Now we strike–Unleashed.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has taken us already...
 
95 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)
 
95th win in school history – Navarre 35, Gulf Breeze 0 (2014)
 
Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 0 – 0
Navarre…14 0 14 7 – 35
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Matthew Webb (24-29, 318 yards, 2 TDs, 9 carries, 53 yards)
Defense – Everette Alford (6 tackles, sack, TFL); Dylan Main (6 tackles)
Special Teams – Luke Morton (5-5 XPs)
 
Players that wore #95
Alex Gilchrist – Class of 2019 – Played at Culver-Stockton
Shane Bristol – Class of 2021
Demarcus Taylor – Class of 2022
Will Payton – Class of 2025
Derek Fromenthal – Class of 2028
 
Statistics that involve #95
95 – total tackle points in a career – Frank Willis (1999-2001)
95 – solo tackles in a career – Brandon Williams (2001-03)
95.5 – total tackle points in a career – Justin Guilmette (2002-04)
 
Navarre is 58-37 in their last 95 games.

96 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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96 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

The days are passing by more steadily.
The pressure is starting to build.
Don’t let the moment overtake you.
Hold the line!
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
96 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)
 
96th win in school history – Navarre 44, Escambia 30 (2014)
 
Navarre…7 0 14 23 – 44
Escambia…14 3 7 6 – 30
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Matthew Webb (183 yards passing, 2 TDs/132 yards rushing, 3 TDs); Quentin Randolph (6 receptions, 77 yards, 2 TDs)
Defense – Xavier Fernandez (16 tackles, 2 TFL); Tommy Leggett (14 tackles); Anthony “The Unit” Miller (12 tackles, TFL); Bo Hering (11 tackles, TFL)
Special Teams – Luke Morton (4-4 XPs)

Players that wore #96
DL Jacobi Smith – Class of 2019
DL Nick Ducati – Class of 2022
DL Trent Bowden – Class of 2026
 
Statistics that involve #96
96.5 – total tackle points in a career – Virgilio Hunter (2010-11)
96 – total tackle points in a career – Ronnie Wesson (2006-08)
96 – solo tackles in a career – Demetrius Brown (2010-11)
96 – solo tackles in a career – Johnny Robinson-Pettus (2010-12)
96 – points scored in a season – Hasaan Williams (2015)
96 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Grady Kelly (2018)
96 – points scored in a career – Jaden Rivera (2019-20)
96.5 – total tackle points in a season – Devin Wright (2021)
96.5 – total tackle points in a season – Vinny Villanova (2024)
 
Navarre is 59-37 in their last 96 games.
 
Day 96 has an additional story related to Trent Bowden (who wore #96), I will re-post his story that I wrote back in 2023. No one always knows what is happening off the field. His story is about the adversity that this young man faced and still found the energy to fight and play high school football.