Navarre’s Grady Kelly signs with Colorado State

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Navarre’s DL Grady Kelly signed with Colorado State earlier today, as he will join former Raider Dante Wright in Fort Collins, Colorado, to play for the Rams.

Grady holds the career sack record (26); season sack record (18); single game sack record (7) and ranks second all-time with 35 TFL.

2018 Statistics
11 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, sack, 10 TFL, 21 QBH

2019 Statistics
27 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, 18 sacks, 11 TFL, blocked kick, 32 QBH

2020 Statistics
20 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles, 6 sacks, 14 TFL, 2 FF, 28 QBH

2020 Florida State Football Championships Schedule & Results

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The 2020 Florida High School Football State Championships took place at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee this past week; below are the results:
 

Class 8A – State Championship
Seminole 38, Osceola 10

Class 7A – State Championship
St Thomas Aquinas 31, Edgewater 21

Class 6A – State Championship
Miami Central 46, Lake Minneola 0

Class 5A – State Championship
American Heritage-Plantation 24, Rickards 6

Class 4A – State Championship
Cardinal Gibbons 35, Bolles 21

Class 3A – State Championship
Trinity Christian 25, Chaminade-Madonna 22

Class 2A – State Championship
Champagnat Catholic 41, University Christian 27

Class 1A – State Championship
Baker 27, Hawthorne 14

Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings (Large/Small) & Players of the Week

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Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings (Large Schools)
1 – Niceville (9-0) – beat Leon, 42-0
2 – Escambia (8-1) – lost to St Augustine, 48-27 (Season Complete)
3 – Navarre (6-1) – lost to Buchholz, 35-21 (Season Complete)
4 – Pace (5-3) – beat Lee, 23-21
5 – West Florida (4-2) – lost to Rickards, 38-16 (Season Complete)
6 – Washington (4-3) – Season Complete
7 – Milton (5-2) – Season Complete

Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings (Small Schools)
1 – Baker (11-0) – beat Freeport, 34-22
2 – Vernon (6-1) – beat Northview, 34-19
3 – Sneads (8-2) – beat Blountstown, 21-18
4 – Northview (7-2) – lost to Vernon, 34-19 (Season Complete)
5 – Marianna (8-3) – beat South Walton, 38-21
6 – Catholic (4-4) – lost to Florida High, 34-27 (Season Complete)
7 – Blountstown (4-4), lost to Sneads, 21-18 (Season Complete)

Players of the Week
Offensive Player – Buchholz WR Quan Lee had 7 receptions for 220 yards and 4 TDs in a 35-21 win over Navarre.
Defensive Player – Blountstown DE Jarian Mosley contributed 13 tackles (5 solo/8 assists), 2.5 TFL, sack in a 21-18 loss to Sneads.

Congratulations goes out to Quan Lee and Jarian Mosley.

Other Noteworthy Panhandle Performances:
QB
South Walton – Kemper Hodges – 27-48, 361 yards, 3 TDs; 10 carries, 41 yards, TD
Buchholz – Creed Whittemore – 15-25, 277 yards, 4 TDs
Niceville – Trey Wainwright – 8-10, 250 yards, 5 TDs
Pine Forest – TJ Wilson – 15-23, 246 yards, TD
Taylor County – Kevis Thomas – 10-12, 226 yards, 2 TDs; 8 carries, 116 yards, TD
Vernon – Markus Hammack – 5-10, 136 yards, TD

WR
Pine Forest – Keishawn Qualls – 8 receptions, 195 yards, TD
South Walton – Cade Roberts – 10 receptions, 164 yards, TD
Taylor County – Ja’veon Harris – 4 receptions, 158 yards, 2 TDs
Niceville – Roland Clay – 2 receptions, 117 yards, 2 TDs

RB
Baker – Joe Brunson – 24 carries, 184 yards, 2 TDs
Northview – Jayden Jackson – 27 carries, 180 yards, 2 TDs
Sneads – Calvin Stringer – 22 carries, 130 yards, 2 TDs, 1 reception, 55 yards, TD
Vernon – K’won Powell – 8 carries, 119 yards, 2 TDs; 2 receptions, 23 yards, TD
Buchholz – Quan Smith – 9 carries, 118 yards, TD
 

Defense
Northview – Trevor Scott – 11 tackles (6 solo/5 assists), TFL
Northview – Johnny Windham – 11 tackles (6 solo/5 assists), TFL, sack, CF, 2 FR
Pine Forest – Deontrez McLamb – 11 tackles (4 solo/7 assists), Int
Vernon – Elias Foreman – 11 tackles (2 solo/9 assists), 2 TFL, 2 sacks
Sneads – Hunter Tyus – 10 tackles (7 solo/3 assists)
Vernon – Isaiah Walston – 10 tackles (1 solo/9 assists), sack

Kicking/Punting
Niceville – Charles Labee – 6/6 XPs
Taylor County – Irving Arzate – 5/5 XPs
Baker – Ethan Edge – 4/5 XPs
Pace – Pate Garrett – 2/2 XPs, 1-1 FG (32 – GW)
Pine Forest – Dakota Weaver – 3/3 XPs
Navarre – Preston Penton – 3/3 XPs

Lady Raiders improve to 4-1

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Final from the Pitch…24 Nov 2020.
Navarre 10, Milton 2
 
Lady Raiders improve to 4-1-0.
 
Navarre Goalkeeping
Erin Travers – 5 saves, 2 GA
Abbie Nebarez – 1 save
 
Navarre Scoring
10th min – Hunter Wallace from Megan Kirby
19th min – Hunter Wallace free kick
23rd min – Maia Vacks from Megan Kirby
23rd min – Emma Simon from Megan Kirby
47th min – Megan Kirby from Hunter Wallace
51st min – Maia Vacks from Adreahnna Busch
55th min – Maia Vacks unassisted
59th min – Megan Kirby unassisted
76th min – Adreahnna Busch unassisted
78th min – Adreahnna Busch unassisted
 
Milton Goalkeeping
7 saves
 
Milton Scoring
12th min – #3 PK
36th min – #3 unassisted
 
Next game will be Tuesday against Mosley.

Buchholz Bobcats at Navarre Raiders – 20 Nov 2020

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Final from the Field…20 Nov 2020
Buchholz 35, Navarre 21
 
BHS…14 14 7 0 – 35
NHS….0 7 7 7 – 21
 
Ian Lockwood POG: Quan Lee (BHS)
Offensive POG: Creed Whittemore (BHS)
Defensive POG: Grady Kelly (NHS)
Special Teams POG: Hunter Smith (BHS)
 
Scoring
1st Qtr
10:09 – 78-yard pass, Creed Whittemore to Quan Lee, Hunter Smith kick (BHS)
0:00 – 64-yard run, Quan Smith, H. Smith kick (BHS)
 
2nd Qtr
6:30 – 6-yard pass, Whittemore to Lee, H. Smith kick (BHS)
3:56 – 54-yard pass, Zach Marquis to Jebari Mitchell, Preston Penton kick (NHS)
:26.2 – 52-yard pass, Whittemore to Lee. H. Smith kick (BHS)
 
3rd Qtr
8:01 – 16-yard pass, Whittemore to Lee, H. Smith kick (BHS)
3:58 – 68-yard run, Marquis, Penton kick (NHS)
 
4th Qtr
8:11 – 21-yard pass, Jason Deal to Trent Hall, Penton kick (NHS)
 
Official Statistics
Navarre Passing (13-31, 153 yard, 2 TDs, 3 Ints)
Zach Marquis – 10-22, 122 yards, TD, 3 Ints
Jason Deal – 3-9, 31 yards, TD
 
Buchholz Passing (15-25, 277 yards, 4 TDs)
Creed Whittemore – 15-25, 277 yards, 4 TDs
 
Navarre Receiving (13 receptions, 153 yards, 2 TDs)
Jebari Mitchell – 1 reception, 54 yards, TD
Jaden Rivera – 5 receptions, 46 yards
Trent Hall – 2 receptions, 32 yards, TD
AJ Arno – 5 receptions, 21 yards
 
Buchholz Receiving (15 receptions, 277 yards, 4 TDs)
Quan Lee – 7 receptions, 220 yards, 4 TDs
Adrian Sermons – 2 receptions, 20 yards
Jacarree Kelly – 2 reception, 18 yards
Terrell Jackson – 3 receptions, 16 yards
Quan Smith – 1 reception, 3 yards
 
Navarre Rushing (27 carries, 162 yards, TD)
Zach Marquis – 6 carries, 68 yards, TD
Jaden Rivera – 17 carries, 57 yards
Jaden Jones – 3 carries, 31 yards
Jason Deal – 1 carry, 6 yards
 
Buchholz Rushing (36 carries, 183 yards, TD)
Quan Smith – 9 carries, 118 yards, TD
Amarius Hale – 14 carries, 30 yards
Creed Whittemore – 8 carries, 23 yards
Jacarree Kelly – 5 carries, 12 yards
 
Navarre Kicking
Preston Penton – 3/3 XPs
 
Buchholz Kicking
Hunter Smith – 5/5 XPs
 
Defensive Stats will be posted upon receipt from the Coaching Staff.

Florida Panhandle Scoreboard – Week 12

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Friday
Niceville 42, Leon 0
Buchholz 35, Navarre 21
St Augustine 48, Escambia 27
Pace 23, Lee 21
Pine Forest 21, Suwannee 20
Florida High 34, Catholic 27
Rickards 38, West Florida 16
Atlantic Coast 17, Lincoln 9
Baker 34, Freeport 22
Marianna 48, South Walton 31
Friday (cont.)
Taylor County 35, Bozeman 14
Sneads 21, Blountstown 18
Vernon 34, Northview 19
Fleming Island 23, Chiles 7
University Christian 41, St John Paul II 7
Madison County 54, Hilliard 7
NF Christian 42, NF Educational 0
Ribault 42, Godby 34 (3OT)
Gadsden County over Rutherford – Forfeit

Lady Raiders start out 2-0…

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Final from the Pitch…14 Nov 2020

Navarre 2, Maclay 1

Lady Raiders improve to 1-0-0 on the season.

Navarre Scoring
13th min – Hunter Wallace from Adreahnna Busch
37th min – Hunter Wallace from Aubrey Walls
 
Maclay Scoring
35th min – Madison Perkins unassisted
 
Navarre Goalkeeping
Regan Rudzki – 2 saves, 1 GA
 
Maclay Goalkeeping
Daniella Streety – 7 saves, 2 GA
Final from the Pitch…17 Nov 2020
Navarre 4, PHS 1
 
Lady Raiders improve to 2-0-0 on the season.
 
Navarre Scoring
9th min – Megan Kirby from Hunter Wallace
33rd min – Megan Kirby from Kayla Johnson
74th min – Lillie Golden from Maia Vacks
76th min – Maia Vacks from Megan Kirby
 
Pensacola Scoring
12th min – Sophia Nguyen unassisted
 
Navarre Goalkeeping
Regan Rudzki – 2 saves; 1 GA
 

Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings (Large/Small) & Players of the Week

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Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings (Large Schools)
1 – Niceville (8-0) – beat Crestview, 56-20
2 – Escambia (8-0) – beat Middleburg, 44-0
3 – Navarre (6-0) – Bye Week
4 – West Florida (4-1) – beat Pensacola, 34-7
5 – Pace (4-3) – beat Washington, 24-20
6 – Washington (4-3) – lost to Pace, 24-20 (Season Complete)
7 – Milton (5-2) – lost to Washington, 29-20 (Season Complete)

Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings (Small Schools)
1 – Baker (10-0) – beat Jay, 35-0
2 – Vernon (5-1) – beat Graceville, 49-8
3 – Northview (7-1) – beat Chipley, 32-12
4 – Sneads (7-2) – beat Liberty County, 43-14
5 – Catholic (4-3) – beat P.K. Yonge via forfeit
6 – Marianna (7-3) – Bye Week
7 – Blountstown (4-3), beat Port St Joe, 29-12

Players of the Week
Offensive Player – South Walton QB Kemper Hodges, 25-33, 263 yards, TD; 25 carries, 180 yards, 6 TDs in a 52-42 win over Bay.
Defensive Player – North Bay Haven LB Brody Casiple contributed 19 tackles (10 solo/9 assists) in a 24-20 loss to Rutherford.
Congratulations goes out to Kemper Hodges and Brody Casiple.

Other Noteworthy Panhandle Performances:

QB
Wewa – Alex Williams – 18 carries, 350 yards, 4 TDs, 2-pt conv
Mosley – Liam Byrd – 18-28, 263 yards, 3 TDs
Freeport – Ashton Nunes – 19-25, 247 yards, 5 TDs
Niceville – Trey Wainright – 13-17, 243 yards, 3 TDs; 4 carries, 55 yards, TD
Pine Forest – TJ Wilson – 17-20, 240 yards, 2 TDs
Escambia – Rennie Prim Jr – 13-17, 208 yards
North Bay Haven – Chad Watts – 16-24, 207 yards, 2 TDs
Vernon – Markus Hammack – 9-14, 200 yards, 4 TDs
Port St Joe – Colin Amison – 19-32, 173 yards, TD
Pace – Brandon Miller – 5-11, 161 yards, 2 TDs; 18 carries, 67 yards, TD
Rutherford – Dillyn Richardson – 13-25, 144 yards, 2 TDs

WR
Mosley – Nyjah Gray – 9 receptions, 178 yards, 2 TDs
South Walton – Cade Roberts – 10 receptions, 113 yards, TD
Pine Forest – Keishawn Qualls – 5 receptions, 100 yards, TD
Niceville – Azareyeh Thomas – 4 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TDs
Freeport – Cole McCormick – 6 receptions, 90 yards, 2 TDs
Niceville – Roland Clay – 5 receptions, 90 yards; 1 carry, 54 yards, TD
Port St Joe – Israel Goldsborough – 8 receptions, 89 yards
Pace – Cam Hughes – 3 receptions, 87 yards, TD

RB
Northview – Jayden Jackson – 24 carries, 268 yards, 3 TDs
Wewa – Zay McDaniel – 32 carries, 251 yards, 3 TDs, 2 2-pt conv
Baker – Joe Brunson – 30 carries, 223 yards, 2 TDs
Wakulla – Zamarion Smith – 16 carries, 193 yards, 2 TDs
Vernon – K’wan Powell – 7 carries, 142 yards, 2 TDs; 2 receptions, 61 yards, TD
Sneads – Calvin Stringer – 8 carries, 138 yards, 2 TDs
Wakulla – Jakari Ervin – 16 carries, 121 yards
Blountstown – Garrett Martin – 17 carries, 116 yards, 3 TDs
Baker – Kayleb Wagner – 10 carries, 114 yards, 2 TDs
Sneads – CJ McMillan – 2 carries, 100 yards, TD

Defense
North Bay Haven – Keegan Schubert – 16 tackles (11 solo/5 assists), TFL
Northview – Jamarkus Jefferson – 12 tackles (8 solo/4 assists), TFL
Rutherford – Paul Hunter – 12 tackles (9 solo/3 assists), 2 TFL
North Bay Haven – Cal Corbin – 12 tackles (10 solo/2 assiss)
Jay – Bryce Stout – 12 tackles (6 solo/6 assists)
Tate – Jaxson Safford – 12 tackles (5 solo/7 assists)
Tate – Jacori Simpkins – 12 tackles (5 solo/7 assists)
Pine Forest – Antonio Summerlin – 11 tackles (5 solo/6 assists)
Sneads – Jack O’Brian – 11 tackles (6 solo/5 assists), 2 sacks, 2 TFL
Wakulla – Todd Williams – 11 tackles (9 solo/2 assists), 4 sacks, 4 TFL
Blountstown – Andrae Williams – 10 tackles (8 solo/2 assists), 2 TFL
Blountstown – Mikis Engram – 10 tackles (6 solo/4 assists)
Escambia – Jayden Payne – 3 sacks, 3 TFL

Special Teams
North Bay Haven – Demount Epps – 1 kickoff return, 96 yards, TD
Rutherford – Zion Cook – 2 kickoff returns, 77 yards

Kicking/Punting
Niceville – Josh Hamel – 9 kickoffs, 8 touchbacks, 61.6 ave.
Niceville – Charles Labee – 8/8 XPs
Escambia – Ethan Yuska – 7 kickoffs, 7 touchbacks; 4-4 XPs, 1-1 FG (40)
Gadsden County – Alejandro Alonso – 5/5 XPs, 1-1 FG (38)
Baker – Ethan Edge – 5/5 XPs
Sneads – Anthony Moran – 5/5 XPs
Freeport – Dylan Harrison – 5/6 XPs, 1-1 FG (22)
Pine Forest – Dakota Weaver – 4/4 XPs
Rutherford – Jonathan Walker – 3/3 XPs, 1-1 FG (32)
Pace – Pate Garrett – 3/3 XPs, 1-1 FG (26)
Wakulla – Chase Linville – 3/3 XPs