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18 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 8, 2022 by irishbillsports

18 Days to Kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at FWB Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

18 games ago – Navarre 31, Leon 28 (2019)

Leon…14 0 0 14 – 28
Navarre…3 3 15 10 – 31

It was the Raiders rushing attack that subdued the Lions on this night as Jaden Rivera contributed 212 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns and Jaydin Antonio added 153 yards on 20 carries and a score.

Bailey Huston led the defense with nine tackles and Preston Penton added three field goals on four attempts, the longest from 42 yards.

18th win in program history – Navarre 38, Walton 15 (2002)

Navarre beat Walton for the second straight year and lead the overall series, 4-1. The only loss came against the Braves in 1999 (62-29).

Raiders that have worn #18:
RB Jaquil Johnson – Class of 2014
K Luke Morton – Class of 2015
TE/RB Tyler Rebber – Class of 2017 – played baseball at Mobile University
LB Bryce Eberhardt – Class of 2023

Statistics that involve #18:
18 – assisted tackles in a career – Josh Nicdao (2006-07)
18 – rushing touchdowns in a career – Michael Pettus (2007-09)
18 – points scored in a game vs. Gulf Breeze (2008)
18 – sacks in a career – Christian Gill (2011-13) – 3rd All-Time
18 – sacks in a career – Xavier Fernandez (2014-16) – 3rd All-Time
18 – sacks in a season – Grady Kelly (2019) – Navarre Record

Navarre has won 12 of their last 18 games and have won the only two meetings against Leon.

19 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 7, 2022 by irishbillsports

19 Days to Kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at FWB Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

19 games ago – Chiles 49, Navarre 31 (2019)

Chiles…14 7 14 14 – 49
Navarre…7 10 7 7 – 31

Marlon Courtney III completed 15 of 25 passes for 192 yards and a score and Jaden Rivera rushed for 170 yards and a touchdown. Tyler England chipped in eight receptions for 73 yards and twelve tackles on defense.

19th win in program history – Navarre 21, Gulf Breeze 13 (2002)

After losing the first three games in the series, the Raiders finally beat the Dolphins. This ended Navarre’s five game losing streak on the season as well.

Raiders that have worn #19:
LB Teddy Harrell – Class of 2016
RB Tevyn “TJ” Peltier – Class of 2021
LB Landon Mentzler – Class of 2023

Statistics that involve #19:
19 – rushing touchdowns in a career – Frank Willis (1999-2001)
19 – touchdown passes in a career – Dusty Jones (2009-11)
19 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Jay Warren (2010)
19 – touchdown passes in a season – Matthew Webb (2014)
19 – tackles for loss in a season – Anthony Miller (2014) – 3rd All-Time
19 – solo tackles in a season – Jay Klosinski (2014)
19 – solo tackles in a season – Lee Jones (2015)
19 – assisted tackles in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
19 – solo tackles in a season – Mitchell Hunt (2017)
19 – touchdown passes in a season – Marlon Courtney III (2018)
19 – assisted tackles in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2018)
19 – solo tackles in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2019)

The Raiders have scored 19 points in a game on three different occasions:
2000 – Choctaw 44, Navarre 19
2012 – Navarre 19, Pace 13
2013 – Navarre 19, Milton 0

Navarre has won 13 of their last 19 games and has lost their only meeting against Chiles.

20 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

December 10, 2024August 6, 2022 by irishbillsports

20 Days to Kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at FWB Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

20 games ago – Navarre 10, Tate 0 (2019)

Navarre…7 0 3 0 – 10
Tate…0 0 0 0 – 0

Marlon Courtney III went 14-24 for 186 yards and also rushed for 62 yards and a score. Jaydin Antonio added 82 yards on 18 carries and Tyler England hauled in eight receptions for 69 yards.

The Raider defense pitched their second shutout on the season behind eight tackles from Bailey Huston and six tackles from Jeffery Mattox.

20th win in program history – Navarre 36, Northview 8 (2002)

This was the last time that these two teams have played. The series stands at 2-2.

Raiders that have worn #20:
Anthony Bryne – Class of 2000
RB/DB Patrick Hess – Class of 2004
DB Sam Harton – Class of 2007
WR Joel Beauchemin – Class of 2011
WR Gunnar Casey – Class of 2012
LB Kody Kelley – Class of 2013
WR Quentin Randolph – Class of 2014
– D2 National Champion at UWF
– Playing for Northern Arizona in Indoor Football League
LB Nolan Garrett – Class of 2018
RB Joe Simmons – Class of 2021
RB Dexter Jefferson – Class of 2023

Statistics that involve #20:
20 – games against an opponent – Pace (2000-21)
20 – points scored in a game – 10 times (1998-2020)
20 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Dwayne Carter (2010) – 3rd All-Time
20 – touchdown receptions in a career – Brad Leggett (2009-11) – 2nd All-Time
20 – total touchdowns in a career – Brad Leggett (2009-11)
20 – tackles for loss in a career – Christian Gill (2011-13)
20 – completions in a game – Caine Adamson (2016)
20 – solo tackles in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2017)
20 – touchdown passes in a season – Sage Chambers (2017) – Navarre Record
20 – completions in a game – Marlon Courtney III (2018)
20 – solo tackles in a season – Dante Wright (2018)
20 – solo tackles in a season – Grady Kelly (2020)

Navarre has won 14 of their last 20 games and leads the overall series against Tate, 4-2.

2022 Schedule – Sneads Pirates

August 5, 2022 by irishbillsports

Sneads Pirates
Head Coach – Bill Thomas

26 Aug 22 – vs. Cottondale *
2 Sep 22 – at Arnold
9 Sep 22 – at Graceville
16 Sep 22 – vs. Holmes County
23 Sep 22 – vs. Miller County (GA)
30 Sep 22 – vs. Liberty County *
7 Oct 22 – at Jefferson County *
14 Oct 22 – Open Week
21 Oct 22 – vs. Franklin County *
28 Oct 22 – Sunshine Athletic Conference Game – TBD
4 Nov 22 – at Freeport

* District Game

Helmet courtesy of FloridaHSFootball.com.

2022 Schedule – Jay Royals

August 5, 2022 by irishbillsports

Jay Royals
Head Coach – Jerad Dampson

19 Aug 22 – at Walton
26 Aug 22 – vs. W.S. Neal (AL)
2 Sep 22 – vs. Freeport *
9 Sep 22 – at Franklin County
16 Sep 22 – Open Week
23 Sep 22 – at Holmes County *
30 Sep 22 – Open Week
7 Oct 22 – vs. Baker *
14 Oct 22 – vs. Northview
21 Oct 22 – vs. Graceville *
28 Oct 22 – at Blacksher (AL)
4 Nov 22 – vs. Wewahitchka

* District Game

2022 Schedule – Destin Sharks

August 5, 2022 by irishbillsports

Destin Sharks
Head Coach – E. G. Green (1st Year)

26 Aug 22 – Open Week
2 Sep 22 – at Baker
8 Sep 22 – vs. North Bay Haven
16 Sep 22 – at Rocky Bayou
23 Sep 22 – at Lighthouse PCA
30 Sep 22 – at Jay
7 Oct 22 – vs. Bozeman
14 Oct 22 – at Chipley
21 Oct 22 – vs. Hilliard
28 Oct 22 – vs. Aucilla Christian
4 Nov 22 – at Holmes County

First season for the program.

2022 Schedule – Cottondale Hornets

August 5, 2022 by irishbillsports

Cottondale Hornets
Head Coach – Tyler Addison

26 Aug 22 – at Sneads
2 Sep 22 – Open Week
9 Sep 22 – at Rocky Bayou
16 Sep 22 – vs. Freeport
23 Sep 22 – at North Bay Haven
30 Sep 22 – vs. Wewahitchka
7 Oct 22 – at Franklin County
14 Oct 22 – vs. Baconton Charter (GA)
21 Oct 22 – at Pataula Charter Academy (GA)
28 Oct 22 – at Arnold
4 Nov 22 – vs. Graceville

2022 Schedule – Bay Tornadoes

August 5, 2022 by irishbillsports

Bay Tornadoes
Head Coach – Jeremy Brown

19 Aug 22 – at Enterprise (AL)
26 Aug 22 – at Arnold
2 Sep 22 – vs. Mosley
9 Sep 22 – vs. Port St Joe
16 Sep 22 – Open Week
23 Sep 22 – Open Week
30 Sep 22 – vs. North Bay Haven *
7 Oct 22 – vs. Marianna
14 Oct 22 – vs. South Walton *
21 Oct 22 – at Fort Walton Beach
28 Oct 22 – vs. Rutherford *
4 Nov 22 – at Northview

* District Game

Helmet courtesy of FloridaHSFootball.com.

2022 Schedule – Aucilla Christian Warriors

August 5, 2022 by irishbillsports

Aucilla Christian Warriors
Head Coach – Colby Roberts

19 Aug 22 – at Fullington Academy (GA)
26 Aug 22 – vs. Robert Toombs Christian (GA)
9 Sep 22 – vs. St Francis Catholic
16 Sep 22 – at Georgia Christian (GA)
23 Sep 22 – Open Week
30 Sep 22 – vs. Franklin County
7 Oct 22 – vs. Rocky Bayou
14 Oct 22 – vs. Harvest Community
21 Oct 22 – at Bell
28 Oct 22 – at Destin
4 Nov 22 – Grace Academy (GA)

Helmet courtesy of FloridaHSFootball.com.

21 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 5, 2022 by irishbillsports

21 Days to Kickoff…

Navarre Raiders at FWB Vikings – 26 Aug 2022

21 games ago – Niceville 20, Navarre 7 (2019)

Niceville…0 13 0 7 – 20
Navarre…0 7 0 0 – 7

Navarre had not lost three consecutive games in a row in a season since 2009 (started that season 0-4).

Marlon Courtney III (11-19, 122 yards, TD) and Tyler England (6 receptions, 95 yards) led the Raiders on offense. Zayvion Thomas contributed 10 tackles to lead the defense.

21st win in program history – Navarre 27, Arlington Country Day 8 (2003)

The previous season against Arlington Country Day the Raiders were credited with a win after the Apaches had to forfeit the game. Navarre leads the overall series, 2-0.

Raiders that have worn #21:
DB Justin Wilson – Class of 2005
LB Robert Roux – Class of 2008
DB Larry Leonard – Class of 2011
DB Mason Mikul – Class of 2013
WR Tyrell Courtney – Class of 2015
DB Salamon Buss – Class of 2017
DB Kevon Washington – Class of 2018
DB Kobe Johnson – Class of 2020
RB/TE Isaiah Miller – Class of 2021
DB Deuce Nedd – Class of 2022
DB Josh Wilson – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #21:
21 – games played against Pensacola Catholic (1998-2020)
21 – games played against Milton (1998-2022)
21 – tackles for loss (11) & sacks (10) in a career – Eugene Robinson (2007-09)
21 – losses in coaching career – Chad Lashley (2008-11)
21 – completions in a game – Dusty Jones (2011)
21 – assisted tackles in a career – Elijah Appel (2011-12)
21 – sacks in a career – Josh Carter (2015-18) – 2nd All-Time
21 – assisted tackles in a season – Maurice Nedd (2021)
21 – solo tackles in a season – Connor Black (2021)

Navarre has scored 21 points in a game on 21 different occasions.

The Raiders have won 15 of their last 21 games and lead the overall series against Niceville, 8-4.