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Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 110 Days

May 9, 2021 by irishbillsports

110 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

110 games ago – Catholic 43, Navarre 24 (2011)

The Raiders (2-3) finish up a four game home stand at 1-3. Navarre gets out to a quick start to take a 17-7 lead after one quarter. But the Crusaders outscored the Raiders 22-7 in the second to take a 29-24 lead to the half. The momentum continued for Catholic in the second half as they stymied the Navarre offense for the win.

RB Dwayne Carter had his second straight outstanding game as he rushed for 218 yards on 16 carries and 3 TDs; giving him 525 yards and 9 TDs in his last two games.

LB Jay Warren led the defense with 16 tackles (11 solo/5 assists), LB Gunnar Casey pitched in 13 tackles (6 solo/7 assists/TFL/sack), DB Demetrius Brown with 12 (8 solo/4 assists) and LB Andrew Rieves with 11 (2 solo/9 assists) in the loss.

110 – total tackles in a career – Howie Walker (2012-13)
110 – yards passing in a game – Sage Chambers – Catholic – Game 1 (2016)
110 – yards rushing in a game – Michael Carter – Lake Gibson – Game 14 (2016)
110 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Cade Taylor (2017)

Navarre is 86-24 in their last 110 games and leads the overall series against Catholic, 13-8.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 111 Days

May 8, 2021 by irishbillsports

111 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

111 games ago – Navarre 56, Niceville 33 (2011)

The Raiders (2-2) won a big district match-up with the Eagles. Both teams put up 14 points in the first quarter, but Navarre would outscore Niceville in a wild second to take a 42-27 halftime lead. The Raiders added two more scores in the fourth to secure a 23-point win.

Navarre had troubles running the ball in the first three games of the season, but that was not an issue on this night as RB Dwayne Carter broke the school record with 307 yards on 25 carries. This record would stand until 2016, when it was broken by his younger brother, Michael. Dwayne also found the end zone six times on the ground (also a school record, tied with Michael).

QB Dusty Jones contributed 150 yards passing and two touchdowns through the air and 93 yards on 13 carries. WR Brad Leggett was his favorite target with 6 receptions for 129 yards and two scores. The Raiders amassed 428 yards rushing and 578 yards of total offense in the game.

LB Devin Colonel was the leading tackler with 15 tackles (8 solo/7 assists/sack) and DE Connor Brantley would add 8 tackles (6 solo/2 assists/2 TFL/sack).

111 – total points scored in a career – Kevin Taich (2017-18)
111 – yards receiving in a game – Tyler England – Lincoln – Game 4 (2019)

Navarre is 86-25 in their last 111 games and leads the overall series against Niceville, 8-3.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 112 Days

May 7, 2021 by irishbillsports

112 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

112 games ago – Pace 27, Navarre 23 (2011)

The Raiders (1-2) faced off against the Patriots in game two of a four game home stand. Navarre trailed at the half 14-10, but tallied 13 consecutive points to take a 23-14 lead going to the fourth quarter. But Pace stymied the Raider offense in the final frame and rallied for the win.

QB Dusty Jones had another solid performance (26-35, 290 yards, 3 TDs, Int) through the air. WR Marquis Hagewood hauled in 5 receptions for 115 yards and WR Brad Leggett had two touchdown receptions.

The running game struggled for the third straight week. RB Dwayne Carter (8 carries, 88 yards) led the way on the ground, but the rushing attack was limited to 99 yards on 15 carries.

DL Virgilio Hunter had his second straight solid performance with 20 tackles (4 solo/16 assists) and had help from LB Devin Colonel, who produced 17 tackles (5 solo/12 assists/TFL) and FS Demetrius Brown’s 12 solo tackles.

112 – yards receiving in a game – Marquis Hagewood – Mosley – Game 9 (2011)
112 – yards receiving in a game – Brad Leggett – FWB – Game 8 (2011)
112 – yards rushing in a game – Michael Carter – Pace – Game 3 (2014)
112 – points scored in a career – Luke Morton (2013-14)
112 – receptions in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18) – 3rd all-time
112 – yards passing in a game – Marlon Courtney III – Washington – Game 2 (2018)
112 – yards receiving in a game – Tyler England – Milton – Game 3 (2019)

Navarre is 87-25 in their last 112 games and lead the overall series against Pace, 12-7.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 113 Days

May 6, 2021 by irishbillsports

113 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

113 games ago – Pensacola 29, Navarre 22 (2011)

The Raiders (1-1) returned home and dropped a tough one to the Tigers. Navarre took a 7-0 lead after one; but Pensacola would score 23 straight points over the second and third quarters to take a 23-7 lead into the fourth. Raiders would rally; but fell a little short in the loss.

QB Dusty Jones led the air attack (17-31, 260 yards, 2 TDs) and also contributed a rushing TD. Navarre had two 100 yard receivers in the game; Jordan Leggett (5 rec, 109 yards, TD) and Marquis Hagewood (5 rec, 108 yards).

DL Virgilio Hunter added 15 tackles (9 solo/6 assists); LB Devin Colonel with 14 tackles (6 solo/8 assists); LB Jay Warren notched 12 (8 solo/4 assists) and DL Christian Gill had 10 (7 solo/3 assists) for the Raiders.

113 – total solo tackles in a career – Xavier Fernandez (2014-16)

113 – rushing yards in a game – Chris Williams – Catholic – Game 1 (2018)

Navarre is 87-26 in their last 113 games and has yet to beat Pensacola; trails in the overall series, 2-0.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 114 Days

May 6, 2021 by irishbillsports

114 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

114 games ago – Navarre 28, Washington 7 (2011)

The Raiders (1-0) started off the 2011 season with a win on the road against the Wildcats. The game went to the half tied at 7; but Navarre would outscore Washington in the second half 21-0 for the victory.

QB Dusty Jones led the way through the air going 13-25 for 196 yards and 3 touchdowns. Brad Leggett, Jordan Leggett and Dwayne Carter were on the receiving end of those touchdown passes and Carter also contributed 75 yards on 16 carries.

LB Jay Warren had 12 tackles (6 solo/6 assists), an interception, a sack and a tackle for loss on defense for the Raiders.

114 – total points scored in a career – Frank Willis (1999-2001)
114 – total points scored in a career – Michael Pettus (2007-09)
114 – total tackle points in a career – Aaron Mitchell (2015-16)
114 – rushing yards in a game – Omari Green – Washington – Game 2 (2017)

Navarre is 87-27 in their last 114 game and has never lost to Washington…lead the series 6-0.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 115 Days

May 6, 2021May 4, 2021 by irishbillsports

115 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

115 games ago – Lincoln 34, Navarre 33 (3OT) – Region 1-4A Final (2010)

Raiders (11-2) went on the road for the third straight week in the State Playoffs. Lincoln would score a couple of touchdowns on long plays; but Navarre matched them point for point.

Sophomore Johnny Robinson-Pettus had one of the best one handed interceptions I had ever seen to deny one Lincoln drive and RB Dwayne Carter was running all over the Trojan defense for 180+ yards behind an outstanding performance from the offensive line.

The Raiders had a chance to win the game in regulation as they drove down to the Trojans 30-yard line with 1:12 left on the clock and two timeouts. The Navarre faithful was smelling their first Region Title; but Lincoln’s Javorius “Buck” Allen stepped in front a Colton Kane pass in the end zone that would eventually send the game into overtime at 13-13.

Navarre would be up first in the first overtime and quickly scored. Lincoln would be faced with a fourth and nine and somehow QB Ronald Butler would elude the Raiders pass rush and tie the game at 20-20.

Lincoln would score a touchdown to start the second OT; but Navarre’s Carter would find the end zone on third down to tie the game at 27-27 and send it to a third overtime.

Raiders scored in the third overtime; but unfortunately the extra point was blocked. On Lincoln’s first play, the Navarre defense would sack Butler setting up a second and twelve. The Trojans scored on a fade route on second down and added the extra point in a thrilling 34-33 victory to end the Raiders dream season.

Navarre outscored their opponents 419-247 in 2010; which was the first time a Raider team had scored over 400 points in a season.

115 – total solo tackles in a career – Eugene Robinson (2007-09)
115 – receiving yards in a game – Marquis Hagewood – Pace – Game 3 (2011)
115 – passing yards in a game – Caine Adamson – Choctaw – Game 3 (2016)
115 – yards passing in a game – Sage Chambers – Niceville – Game 10 (2016)
115 – yards rushing in a game – Michael Carter – Milton – Game 7 (2016)
115 – yards passing in a game – Marlon Courtney III – Gulf Breeze – Game 9 (2018)

Raiders are 88-27 in their last 115 games and trail in overall series with the Trojans, 2-0.

Lady Raiders Advance to Class 2A State Semifinals

May 3, 2021 by irishbillsports

FHSAA Class 2A Regional Final – Flag Football

Navarre 19, Spruce Creek 13

The Lady Raiders trailed late in the first half, 13-0, but scored in the last minute to cut the lead to 13-6 at the half. Navarre’s defense would rise to the occasion in the second half and the offense put up 13 points to secure a 19-13 win.

The Lady Raiders (14-3) will play Newsome (18-1) in the State Semifinals on Friday in Jacksonville. The winner will play the winner of the Seminole Ridge (16-0) and Western (16-0) game for the State title.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 116 Days

May 3, 2021 by irishbillsports

116 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

116 games ago – Navarre 20, Pine Forest 18 (2010) – Regional Semifinal

The Raiders (11-1) would travel 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 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 the drive alive. QB Colton Kane would then find WR 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.

116 – total solo tackles in a career – Adam Hamilton (2007-08)
116 – points scored in a career – Gatlin Casey (2011-13)
116 – yards passing in a game – Sage Chambers – Gulf Breeze – Game 8 (2017)
116 – yards passing in a game – Marlon Courtney III – Escambia – Game 12 (2018)
116 – yards passing in a game – Zach Marquis – Crestview – Game 6 (2020)

Raiders are 88-28 in their last 116 games and the overall series with Pine Forest is tied, 4-4.

2021 Schedule – Washington Wildcats

May 2, 2021 by irishbillsports

Washington Wildcats
Head Coach: Ryan Onkka

20 Aug 2021 – vs. Catholic (KOC)
27 Aug 2021 – vs. University Christian
3 Sep 2021 – at Pensacola
10 Sep 2021 – Open Week
17 Sep 2021 – at Escambia *
24 Sep 2021 – at West Florida
1 Oct 2021 – vs. Milton *
8 Oct 2021 – at Tate
15 Oct 2021 – at Gulf Breeze *
22 Oct 2021 – at Catholic
29 Oct 2021 – vs. Pine Forest *
5 Nov 2021 – vs. Pace

* Denotes District Game

Navarre’s Michael Carter selected by the NY Jets

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 by irishbillsports

University of North Carolina and Navarre Alum RB Michael Carter taken by the NY Jets in the 4th Round at pick #107. Michael is the second Navarre Raider to be selected in the NFL Draft; Jordan Leggett was selected by the Jets in 2017 in the fifth round at pick #150.

High School Stats:
476 points scored (School Record)
4,540 yards rushing – Career (School Record)
2,536 yards rushing – Season (School Record)
333 yards rushing – Game (School Record)
79 total TDs (School Record)
69 rushing TDs (School Record)
7 TDs in game (School Record)

College Stats:
714 carries, 3,424 yards (Career)
82 receptions, 642 yards (Career)
28 TDs (22 rushing, 6 receiving)