Final – Washington 45, Navarre 27

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Final from the Gridiron…28 Aug 2026
 
Washington 45, Navarre 27
 
Washington…21 17 0 7 – 45
Navarre…0 7 0 20 – 27
 
Washington (2-0); Navarre (0-2)
 
Ian Lockwood POG – Charles Benson (Washington)
Offensive POG – Peyton Johns (Navarre)
Will Sutter Defensive POG – Darius Murphy (Washington)
Special Teams POG – Evan McArthur (Washington)
 
Scoring
1st Qtr
8:31 – 10-yard pass, Caden Osborn to Gionni Lewis, Evan McArthur kick (Wash)
2:49 – 2-yard run, Charles Benson, McArthur kick (Wash)
1:20 – 8-yard pass, Osborn to Antonio Lawrence, McArthur kick (Wash)
2nd Qtr
10:54 – 30-yard pass, Trae Townsend to Lewis, McArthur kick (Wash)
7:23 – 23-yard FG, McArthur (Wash)
2:54 – 17-yard pass, Peyton Johns to Walker Bridges, Jack Beyer kick (Navarre)
:44.7 – 28-yard pass, Osborn to Benson, McArthur kick (Wash)
3rd Qtr
No Scoring
4th Qtr
11:51 – 34-yard pass, Johns to Brody Powers, Beyer kick (Navarre)
9:35 – 33-yard pass, Osborn to Lewis, McArthur (Wash)
6:49 – 28-yard pass, Johns to Powers, Beyer kick (Navarre)
41.4 – 1-yard run, Johns, 2-pt conv NG (Navarre)
 
Unofficial Statistics
Navarre Passing (23-35, 254 yards, 3 TDs, Int)
Peyton Johns – 23-35, 254 yards, 3 TDs, Int
 
Washington Passing (12-22, 162 yards, 5 TDs, Int)
Caden Osborn – 11-18, 132 yards, 4 TDs
Trae Townsend – 1-4, 30 yards, TD, Int
 
Navarre Receiving (23 receptions, 254 yards, 3 TDs)
Brody Powers – 6 receptions, 83 yards, 2 TDs
Ben Eberhardt – 5 receptions, 65 yards
Mason Hinson – 6 receptions, 63 yards
Walker Bridges – 3 receptions, 25 yards, TD
Brody Huston – 2 receptions, 19 yards
Jayden Jones – 1 reception 0 yards
 
Washington Receiving (12 receptions, 162 yards, 5 TDs)
Gionni Lewis – 5 receptions, 78 yards, 3 TDs
Antonio Lawrence – 2 receptions, 33 yards, TD
Charles Benson – 2 receptions, 31 yards, TD
Kaden Ware – 1 reception, 11 yards
Dash Morado – 2 receptions, 9 yards
 
Navarre Rushing (29 carries, 93 yards, TD)
Peyton Johns – 18 carries, 55 yards, TD
Ben Eberhardt – 8 carries, 34 yards
Esera Mageo – 1 carry, 2 yards
Bryce Wheeler – 2 carries, 2 yards
 
Washington Rushing (22 carries, 178 yards, TD)
Charles Benson – 9 carries, 126 yards
Caden Osborn – 9 carries, 40 yards
Leroy Murphy – 3 carries, 10 yards
Darius Murphy – 1 carry, 2 yards, TD
 
Navarre Special Teams
Jack Beyer – 3-3 XPs, 5 KOs, 14.6 average, 3 punts, 26.7 average)
Jordan Jackson – 1 KO return, 25 yards
Jayden Jones – 1 KO return, 10 yards
 
Washington Special Teams
Evan McArthur – 6-6 XPs, 1-1 FGs (23 yards), 8 KOs, 6 touchbacks, 1 punt, 30 yards

Game Day – Washington at Navarre

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***GAME DAY***
 
WHO: Booker T. Washington Wildcats vs. Navarre Raiders
WHAT: Week 2 – HS Football
WHERE: Bennett C. Russell Stadium, Navarre
WHEN: Tonight, 7:30 PM central
WHERE TO WATCH: IrishBillsSportsLive944 on YouTube and our website at IrishBillSports.com.
 
Join Seminole Bob, Mardie Wilson and Irish Bill for the pregame at 7 PM central.
 
The Raiders and Wildcats have not met on the gridiron since 2018. Navarre leads 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
 
Washington Head Coach Ryan Onkka brings his Wildcats in with a 1-0 record after knocking off Pine Forest, 27-26 in Week 1. Navarre is looking for their first win on the season after falling to Florida High, 37-13 in Tallahassee in the opening week of the regular season.

2026 Florida Panhandle & Big Bend Scoreboard – Week 2

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2026 Florida Panhandle & Big Bend Scoreboard – Week 2
 
Thursday
Niceville 41, West Florida 14
Cottondale 62, Graceville 20
 
Friday
Washington 45, Navarre 27
Catholic 51, Pace 33
Auburn (AL) 31, Choctaw 21
Tate 24, Milton 21
Pensacola 32, Gulf Breeze 10
South Walton 35, Fort Walton Beach 0
Pine Forest 8, Escambia 0
Enterprise (AL) 58, Crestview 12
Thomas County Central (GA) 63, Lincoln 14
Mosley 32, Godby 31
Rickards 12, Dothan (AL) 7
Walton 41, Arnold 6
Bay 21, Blountstown 6
Chiles 24, Florida High 14
Leon 35, Bozeman 7
Maclay 58, Rutherford 28
Wakulla 25, Taylor County 19
Jay 56, Elberta (AL) 8
Baker 35, Destin 13
Freeport 55, North Bay Haven 27
Northview 42, McIntosh (AL) 13
Liberty County 70, Vernon 0
Holmes County 54, Aucilla Christian 7
Chipley 33, FAMU DRS 6
Franklin County 33, Sneads 14
Madison County 34, Gadsden County 6
North Florida Christian 42, Port St Joe 21
Joshua Christian 28, Rocky Bayou 14
Branford 49, Wewahitchka 20
Marianna 21, Rehobeth (AL) 18

Irish Bill Sports Power Rankings and Players of the Week – Week 1

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Irish Bill’s Panhandle Power Rankings (Class 3A, 4A, 5A) – Week 1
1 – Pace (1-0) – beat Fairhope (AL), 41-0
2 – Mosley (1-0) – beat Choctaw, 15-13
3 – Tate (1-0) – beat Marianna, 40-13
4 – Choctaw (0-1) – lost to Mosley, 15-13
5 – Escambia (0-0) – Open Week
6 – Washington (1-0) – beat Pine Forest, 27-26
7 – Fort Walton Beach (1-0) – beat Pensacola, 41-6

Irish Bill’s Panhandle Power Rankings (Class 2A, 1A & SSAA) – Week 1
1 – Catholic (1-0) – beat Milton, 20-0
2 – Walton (1-0) – beat West Florida, 52-7
3 – Blountstown (1-0) – beat Ariton (AL), 49-14
4 – Jay (1-0) – beat Baker, 35-6
5 – Northview (1-0) – beat Rocky Bayou, 40-6
6 – Holmes County (1-0) – beat Fort Dale Academy (AL), 49-14
7 – Destin (1-0) – beat Port St Joe, 53-13

Irish Bill’s Players of the Week – Week 1

Offensive Player
Jay RB Jaymes Youngblood toted the ball 33 times for 256 yards and 4 touchdowns in a 35-6 win over Baker in the War on I4.
 
Defensive Player
Catholic Freshman LB Brooks Clayton produced 15 tackles (9 solo/6 assists) and a tackle for loss in a 20-0 win over Milton.
 
Special Teams Player
South Walton K/P Gibson Wills was perfect on the night as he went 6-6 on extra points and 2-2 on field goals (long of 49) and had one punt 50 yards in a 50-0 win over Gulf Breeze.
 
Top Performances – Week 1
Quarterback
Tate – Cade Pierce – 9-16, 201 yards, 3 TDs
Choctaw – Baker Giles – 9-13, 173 yards, TD, 13 carries, 35 yards
Washington – Caden Osborn – 10-16, 154 yards, 3 TDs, 4 carries, 20 yards
Navarre – Peyton Johns – 17-26, 154 yards, 13 carries, 72 yards, TD
Arnold – River Walding – 9-16, 145 yards, 3 TDs, 7 carries, 51 yards, TD
Walton – Whitton West – 6-12, 140 yards, 4 TDs, 5 carries, 52 yards
 
Running Back
Pace – Makael Williams – 19 carries, 228 yards, 4 TDs
Rutherford – Jamarion Blount – 13 carries, 189 yards, 2 TDs
Rutherford – Jaleel Reed – 173 yards passing, TD, 15 carries, 151 yards, 2 TDs
Cottondale – Zacarius Collins – 30 carries, 159 yards, 2 TDs
Blountstown – Kayin Martin – 6 carries, 157 yards, 2 TDs
Pine Forest – Zakavius Andrews – 7 carries, 147 yards
Franklin County – Kayden Gilbert – 11 carries, 144 yards, TD, 1 reception, 5 yards
Franklin County – Bentley Millender – 19 carries, 128 yards, 3 TDs
Washington – Charles Benson – 21 carries, 126 yards, 1 reception, 24 yards, TD
Tate – Ethan Pittman – 12 carries, 118 yards, 2 TDs
Catholic – Ethan Crandall – 20 carries, 101 yards
 
Wide Receiver
Tate – Efidarius Bryant – 6 receptions, 146 yards, 2 TDs
 
Defense
Baker – Chasen Lawrence – 17 tackles (4 solo/13 assists)
Mosley – Charlie Cotter – 15 tackles (10 solo/5 assists)
Catholic – Donnelle Gulley – 13 tackles (8 solo/5 assists), TFL
Liberty County – Dylan Gunn – 13 tackles (6 solo/7 assists)
Liberty County – Chace Kever – 12 tackles (9 solo/3 assists), TFL, sack
Mosley – Kane Colbert – 12 tackles (7 solo/5 assists)
Washington – Darius Murphy – 12 tackles (7 solo/5 assists), CF
Catholic – Lane Grissett – 12 tackles (6 solo/6 assists), TFL
Baker – Ray Rentz – 12 tackles (5 solo/7 assists)
Pine Forest – Rashaun Dennis – 12 tackles (5 solo/7 assists), QBH
Arnold – Chase Boyett – 11 tackles (9 solo/2 assists)
Wewahitchka – Rhemy Patrick – 11 tackles (9 solo/2 assists), TFL, sack
Milton – Airisoton Johnson – 11 tackles (6 solo/5 assists), 2 TFL
Milton – Mario Hayes – 11 tackles (4 solo/7 assists), 3 TFL
Mosley – Cole Archambeau – 10 tackles (8 solo/2 assists), 3 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 QBH
Wewahitchka – Zeke Cooper – 10 tackles (8 solo/2 assists), TFL, FR
Arnold – Daelyn Davis – 10 tackles (8 solo/2 assists), TFL, QBH
Arnold – Nathan Neeley – 10 tackles (7 solo/3 assists), TFL
Arnold – Marshall Skaggs – 10 tackles (6 solo/4 assists)
Navarre – Bryce Wheeler – 10 tackles (6 solo/4 assists, CF)
Milton – Robert Swift IV – 10 tackles (6 solo/4 assists)
Pine Forest – Aden Andrews – 10 tackles (3 solo/7 assists), TFL, QBH
Tate – Kaidyn Gray – 10 solo tackles, TFL, QBH
 
Special Teams
Walton – Yordan Morales – 4-4 XPs
Catholic – Keller Brown – 2-2 XPs, 2-2 FGs (long of 38)
Liberty County – Ceaser Lopez – 3-3 XPs
Navarre – Jayden Jones – 99-yard KO return, TD
Blountstown – Curtis Ellis – 97-yard KO return, TD, 1 reception, 95 yards, TD
West Florida – Zayveon Davis – 85-yard KO return, TD
Tate – Quadarian Crenshaw – 71-yard KO return, TD
Wewahitchka – Rhemy Patrick – 62-yard KO return, TD
Jay – Tanner Mandell – 2 punts, 43.5 yard average (long of 50)

Final – Florida High 37, Navarre 13

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Final from the Gridiron…21 Aug 2026
 
Florida High 37, Navarre 13
 
Navarre…7 6 0 0 – 13
Florida High…21 3 6 7 – 37
 
Navarre (0-1); Florida High (1-0)
 
Ian Lockwood POG – Peyton Johns (Navarre)
Offensive POG – Mike Jones (Florida High)
Will Sutter Defensive POG – Bryce Wheeler (Navarre)
Special Teams POG – Jayden Jones (Navarre)
 
Scoring
1st Qtr
11:38 – 76-yard run, Aaron Johnson, Tucker Campbell kick (FSUS)
8:04 – 35-yard blocked punt return, Campbell kick (FSUS)
7:46 – 99-yard kickoff return, Jayden Jones, Jack Beyer kick (Navarre)
2:47 – 1-yard run, Ashton Callahan, Campbell kick (FSUS)
2nd Qtr
1:14 – 8-yard run, Peyton Johns, kick blocked (Navarre)
0:05 – 50-yard FG, Campbell (FSUS)
3rd Qtr
76-yard run, Mike Jones, kick blocked (FSUS)
4th Qtr
22-yard pass, Connor Tigarina to Brady Hickman, Campbell kick (FSUS)
 
Statistics
Navarre Passing (18-29, 162 yards)
Peyton Johns – 17-26, 154 yards
Cole Flanigan – 1-3, 8 yards
 
Florida High Passing (10-13, 107 yards, TD)
Brisyn Brown – 4-6, 56 yards
Connor Tigarina – 3-3, 31 yards, TD
Georian Henderson – 3-4, 20 yards
 
Navarre Rushing (21 carries, 90 yards, TD)
Peyton Johns – 13 carries, 72 yards, TD
Ben Eberhardt – 6 carries, 23 yards
Cole Flanigan – 1 carry, 0 yards
Bryce Wheeler – 1 carry, -5 yards
 
Florida High Rushing (23 carries, 349 yards, 3 TDs)
Mike Jones – 9 carries, 160 yards, TD
Ashton Callahan – 10 carries, 91 yards, TD
Aaron Johnson – 1 carry, 76 yards, TD
Brisyn Brown – 3 carries, 22 yards
 
Navarre Receiving (18 receptions, 162 yards)
Nash Jackson – 3 receptions, 48 yards
Brody Powers – 2 receptions, 31 yards
Brody Huston – 6 receptions, 30 yards
Liam Darden – 3 receptions, 26 yards
Esera Mageo – 2 receptions, 14 yards
Ben Eberhardt – 2 receptions, 13 yards
 
Florida High Receiving (10 receptions, 107 yards, TD)
Brady Hickman – 2 receptions, 26 yards, TD
Bubba Brown – 2 receptions, 26 yards
Aaron Johnson – 4 receptions, 24 yards
Cooper Wenhold – 1 reception, 21 yards
Dorian Jones – 1 reception, 10 yards
 
Navarre Special Teams
Jayden Jones – 99-yard KO return, TD, 4 KO returns, 153 yards
Jack Beyer – 1-1 XPs, 3 punts, 39.0 average, 2 inside 5
 
Florida High Special Teams
Tucker Campbell – 4-4 XPs, 1-1 FGs (50 yards), 3 punts, 31.0 average, 1 inside 20
Gavin Brown – 35-yard return of a blocked punt, TD
 
Defensive Statistics
Bryce Wheeler – 10 tackles, CF
Luke Eberhardt – 7 tackles
Jayden Jones – 6 tackles, blocked kick
Ayden Drain – 6 tackles, sack, TFL
Jordan Jackson – 5 tackles
Ehren Manuel – 5 tackles
Kyzik Smith – 4 tackles
Ian Arriero – 4 tackles
Ryu Heis – 4 tackles
Matthew Lee – 3 tackles
Bryaden Thiessen – 3 tackles
Noah Wariner – 3 tackles
Duke Mageo – 2 tackles
Walker Bridges – 1 tackle
Brody Huston – 1 tackle
Esera Mageo – 1 tackle
KeShawn Watts – fumble recovery

Friday Night Lights – Navarre Raiders

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125 days brought us here. Tonight, we find out where the next chapter takes us…Friday Night Lights is now upon us.
 
The journey has taken us through unchartered waters, but over time the Legacy has been built on determination, sweat and sacrifice. It’s a Legacy constructed by those who refused to quit, those who carried the torch, and those who understood that being a Raider is greater than simply wearing the uniform.
 
The voyage is complete.
The destination has been reached.
Now…the battle awaits.
 
Raiders that have wore #0:
Rylan Reynolds – Class of 2024
Chase Moses – Class of 2026
 
Navarre has played 296 games in the history of the program, with an overall record of 174-122 and are 13-13 in the State Playoffs. They have won two Region titles and reached two State Semifinals (2012 & 2016).
 
Coaching Records
Kenny Hughes – 4-5 (1998)
Danny Williams – 12-18 (1999-2001)
Larry Olson – 30-29 (2002-2007)
Chad Lashley – 22-21 (2008-2011)
Jay Walls – 102-33 (2012-2023)
Garrett Bagley – 4-16 (2024-Present)
 
Determination. Sweat. Sacrifice.

Game Day – Navarre at Florida High

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***GAME DAY***

WHO: Navarre Raiders vs. Florida High Seminoles
WHAT: Friday Night Lights Return
WHEN: Tonight, 6 PM Central
WHERE: Mike Hickman Stadium, Tallahassee
WHY: High School football is back

Mardie Wilson and Irish Bill with the call on IrishBillSports.com and on YouTube at IrishBillSportsLive994.

Pregame will start at 5:30 PM central.

1 Day Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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1 Day Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The wait is almost over. The hour is upon us.
The voyage ends where the story begins.
Tomorrow, we set foot on shore and are prepared for battle.
 
Let’s chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
1 game ago – Niceville 34, Navarre 6 (2025)
 
Navarre…0 0 0 6 – 6
Niceville…14 14 0 6 – 34
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Ali Bryant (6-11, 57 yards, TD)
Defense – Bryce Wheeler (20 tackles, 13 solo/7 assists, 2 TFL, sack, 6 QBH, FR); Jayden Jones (11 tackles, 7 solo/4 assists); Chase Moses (11 tackles, 4 solo/7 assists)
Special Teams – Jacob Bishop (7 punts, 40.9 average, 2 inside 20, long of 54)
 
1st win in Raider history – Navarre 27, Freeport 6 (1998)
 
This was the only time that these two teams met on the gridiron. The Raiders registered their first win in school history after falling in their first two games. The Raiders went on to finish 4-5 in their first year of varsity action. The varsity squad consisted of Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors.
 
Raiders that have worn #1
Howie Walker – Class of 2014
Thomas Leggett – Class of 2016 – Allan Hancock CC (CA) & Texas Tech
Royce Thomas – Class of 2017
Saturn Wagner – Class of 2018
Marlon Courtney III – Class of 2020
Jason Deal – Class of 2021
Calvin Stubbs – Class of 2022
Terence Marshall – Class of 2024 – Western Michigan University (MI)
Marquez White – Class of 2026 – Huntingdon College (AL)
 
Statistics that involve #1
1 – first win for Coach Kenny Hughes – vs. Freeport, 27-6 (Week 3 – 1998)
1 – first win for Coach Danny Williams – vs. Port St Joe, 38-20 (Week 1 – 1999)
1 – first win for Coach Larry Olson – vs. Arlington Country Day (Week 1 – 2002); first win on the field – vs. Walton, 38-15 (Week 3 – 2002)
1 – first District Championship (2006)
1 – first playoff appearance – lost to Pace, 26-7 (2006)
1 – first win for Coach Chad Lashley – West Florida Tech, 20-3 (Week 2 – 2008)
1 – first playoff win – vs. Niceville, 28-7 (2010)
1 – first win for Coach Jay Walls – vs. Washington, 33-7 (Week 1 – 2012)
1 – first Region Title – over Columbia, 28-21 (2012)
1 – rushing for 2,000 yards in a season – Michael Carter – 2,536 yards (2016)
1 – Florida Class 6A Player of the Year – Michael Carter (2016)
1 – College Football National Champion – FBS – Sterling Lovelady (FSU)
1 – College Football National Champion – FBS – Jordan Leggett (Clemson)
1 – College Football National Champion – D2 – Quentin Randolph (UWF)
1 – Indoor Football League Champion – Quentin Randolph (Vegas Knight Hawks)
 
Navarre is 0-1 in their last game.

2026 Florida Panhandle & Big Bend Scoreboard – Week 1

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Thursday
Catholic 20, Milton 0
Mosley 15, Choctaw 13
Northview 40, Rocky Bayou 6

Friday
Florida High 37, Navarre 13
Pace 41, Fairhope (AL) 0
South Walton 50, Gulf Breeze 0
Prattville (AL) 49, Niceville 7
Fort Walton Beach 41, Pensacola 6
Tate 40, Marianna 13
Lincoln 13, Crestview 10
Walton 52, West Florida 7
BT Washington 27, Pine Forest 26
Leon 42, Fernandina Beach 24
Arnold 27, Freeport 21
Wakulla 27, Gadsden County 7
Godby 35, Rickards 13
Chiles 50, Impact Christian Academy 0
Dothan (AL) 35, Bay 28
Union County 35, Rutherford 34
Jay 35, Baker 6
Aucilla Christian 19, Sneads 8
Taylor County 47, Bozeman 13
Liberty County 22, Chipley 10
Franklin County 34, North Florida Christian 14
Destin 53, Port St Joe 13
Wewahitchka 30, Pataula Charter (GA) 24
Cottondale 30, North Bay Haven 20
Blountstown 49, Ariton (AL) 14
Central 37, Graceville 6
Abbeville Christian (AL) 31, FAMU DRS 18
Maclay 38, Lafayette 0
Dixie County 41, Vernon 6
Holmes County 49, Fort Dale Academy (AL) 10

2 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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2 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The harbor lights are not within our sight.
The voyage has brought us to our final destination.
Raider Nation is restless and ready to answer the call.
 
Let’s continue to chart where the journey has taken us…
 
2 games ago – Pace 41, Navarre 21 (2025)
 
Navarre…0 7 7 7 – 21
Pace…13 21 0 7 – 41
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Roman Marshall (12-21, 180 yards, 3 TDs); Curtis Sanders (14 carries, 79 yards)
Defense – Zeke Burgess (9 tackles, 7 solo/2 assists, blocked kick); Jayden Jones (9 tackles, 5 solo/4 assists)
Special Teams – Jack Beyer (3-3 XPs)
 
2nd win in school history – Navarre 41, Catholic 40 (5OT) – (1998)
 
The Raiders have gone into overtime seven times during the 24-year history of the program; this is the only game that went into five overtimes.
 
Raiders that have worn #2
Scott Crouch – Class of 2000 – First Graduating Class – Alabama & South Carolina
Virgilio Hunter – Class of 2012 – Jacksonville University (FL)
Christian Gill – Class of 2014 – Coastal Carolina (SC)
Caine Adamson – Class of 2017 – Maryville College (TN)
Bryson Brewer – Class of 2018
Tyler England – Class of 2020 – Huntingdon College (AL)
Jaden Jones – Class of 2021
Connor Black – Class of 2024
Connor Hamblin – Class of 2026 – Carthage College (WI)
 
Statistics that involve #2
2 – wins against an opponent – Port St Joe (2-0), Gulf Shores (2-0), Dothan (2-0), Arlington Country Day (2-0), University Christian (2-0), Rickards (2-0), Bay (2-2), & Northview (2-2)
 
Navarre is 0-2 in their last 2 games.