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Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 92 Days

May 27, 2021 by irishbillsports

92 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.

92 games ago – Navarre 28, Columbia 21 (2012 Playoffs)

Box Score
CHS…0 14 7 0 – 21
NHS…14 7 0 7 – 28

The Raiders (12-1, 5-0) got off to a really quick start in the Class 6A Region 1 Final against the Tigers and future NFL star lineman, Laremy Tunsil. Nick Benton returned the opening kickoff 85 yards for a score and Navarre would add another touchdown to take a 14-0 lead after one. The lead would jump to 21-0 in the second before Columbia would put 14 points on the board before halftime to cut the game to 21-14.

The Tigers tied it up in the third at 21-21, so the game would be decided in the fourth quarter. The Raiders went on to score the only points of the fourth for their first ever Region Title in school history and ran their winning streak to 11 straight games.

Former Raiders that have worn #92:
DL Stephen Bates – Class of 2017
DL Brandon Wangerin – Class of 2020
DL Skyler Newcomb – Class of 2021

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 71-21 in their last 92 games and lead the overall series against Columbia, 1-0.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 93 Days

May 26, 2021 by irishbillsports

93 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.

93 games ago – Navarre 20, Milton 12 (2012 Playoffs)

The Raiders (11-1, 5-0) went into hostile territory and pulled out a hard fought win against the Panthers. With the victory, Navarre won their tenth straight game; which gave them a chance to host their first ever Region title game against Lake City Columbia.

No former Raiders have wore #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)

Navarre’s final rankings according to Max Preps for 2012:

Nationally – #254 State – #17

Raiders are 72-21 in their last 93 games and leads the overall series against Milton, 12-8.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 94 Days

May 25, 2021 by irishbillsports

94 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.

94 games ago – Navarre 30, Pace 10 (2012 Playoffs)

The Raiders (10-1, 5-0) stayed at home in the first round of the State Playoffs and knocked off the Patriots for the second time on the season. Winning streak rises to nine straight games.

Raiders that have wore #94:
DL Isaac McCoy – Class of 2017
DL Paul Schultz – Class of 2020

94 – total tackles in a season – Howie Walker (2013)

Navarre is 73-21 in their last 94 games and leads the overall series against Pace, 12-7.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 95 Days

May 24, 2021 by irishbillsports

95 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.

95 games ago – Navarre 28, Gulf Breeze 14 (2012)

The Raiders (9-1, 5-0) finished the regular season with their eighth straight win and their sixth straight over the Dolphins in the Publix Beach Bowl Cup. The nine wins tie for the second most wins in a regular season for Navarre.

Raiders that wore #95:
DL Alex Gilchrist – Class of 2019 – went to Culver-Stockton
LB Shane Bristol – Class of 2021

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 74-21 in their last 95 games and leads the overall series against Gulf Breeze, 14-8.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 96 Days

May 23, 2021 by irishbillsports

96 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.

96 games ago – Navarre 28, Mosley 13 (2012)

Box Score
Mosley…7 0 0 6 – 13
Navarre…7 7 7 7 – 28

The Raiders (8-1, 5-0) defense held the Dolphins to 177 total yards (92 passing/85 rushing) on the night. With the win, they garnered the top spot in District 2-6A and secured their fourth trip to the State Playoffs…winning streak now stands at seven.

Raider that wore #96:
DL Jacobi Smith – Class of 2019

Current Raider wearing #96:
DL Nicholas Ducati – Class of 2023

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) – Grady Kelly (2018-20) – also contributed 25 sacks and 35 TFL
96 – points scored in a career – Jaden Rivera (2019-20)

Navarre is 75-21 in their last 96 games and the overall series with Mosley is tied, 2-2.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 97 Days

May 22, 2021 by irishbillsports

97 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.

97 games ago – Navarre 44, Fort Walton Beach 28 (2012)

Box Score
FWB…0 7 14 7 – 28
Nav….7 14 7 16 – 44

Raiders (7-1, 4-0) committed 15 penalties for 155 yards and gave up 28 first downs and 504 yards of offense, but they still managed to stay unbeaten in District play, winning their sixth straight game in the process.

Raiders that wore #97:
DL Chandler Mapoles – Class of 2016
DL Mitchell Hunt – Class of 2019 – currently at Harding University
OL/DL Jordan Moon – Class of 2021

97 – receptions in a career – Chris Weaver (2005-07) – 4th All-Time
97 – solo tackles in a career – Spencer Clark (2000-03)
97 – solo tackles in a career – Conner Bryan (2002-04)
97 – solo tackles in a career – Shane McMaster (2008-10)

97 – tackle points in a career – Nolan Lematrie (2009-10)
97 – tackle points in a season – Joshua Carter (2017)

Navarre is 76-21 in their last 97 games and leads the overall series against Fort Walton Beach, 8-6.

Navarre Raiders – Tackle Leaders in a Career

May 21, 2021 by irishbillsports

Navarre Raiders Top 10 All-Time – total tackle points for a career

1 – Josh Carter – 334.5
2 – Bo Hering – 261.5
3 – Chris Stapleton – 226.5
4 – Xavier Fernandez – 219
5 – Joey Torres – 190
6 – Jay Warren – 189
– Christian Gill – 189
8 – Nick Benton – 162
9 – Cade Taylor – 161.5
10 – Andrew Garcia – 153
– Will Robinson-Pettus – 153

Navarre Raiders Top 5 All-Time – solo tackles in a career
1 – Josh Carter – 208
2 – Chris Stapleton – 158
3 – Joey Torres – 156
4 – Christian Gill – 149
5 – Jay Warren – 145

Navarre Raiders Top 5 All-Time – assisted tackles in a career
1 – Bo Hering – 155
2 – Chris Stapleton – 137
3 – Josh Carter – 124
– Xavier Fernandez – 124
5 – Jay Warren – 88

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 98 Days

May 22, 2021May 21, 2021 by irishbillsports

98 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.

98 games ago – Navarre 13, Crestview 8 (2012)

The Raiders (6-1, 3-0) found themselves on the road again in a defensive battle against the Bulldogs. Crestview took a 3-0 lead after one; but Navarre tacked on a touchdown in the second to take a 7-3 halftime lead. The Bulldogs added another field goal in the third and a safety in the fourth to take a 8-7 lead. The Raiders would get the ball back late in the game and QB Andrew Rieves put together a 90+ yard drive for the District win.

No players have wore #98 on varsity for Navarre.

98 – total tackle points in a career – Michael Hagewood (2005-06)
98 – total tackle points in a career – Walter Hill (2007-08)
98 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Matthew Downey (2017-18)

Navarre is 77-21 in their last 98 games and leads the overall series against Crestview, 11-7.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 99 Days

May 20, 2021 by irishbillsports

99 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.

99 games ago – Navarre 21, Choctaw 17 (2012)

After four weeks on the road, the Raiders (5-1, 2-0) returned home to the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium. This game was nip and tuck the whole way through, but somehow they managed to pull out a victory against their District foe. This was their fourth straight win.

After moving Andrew Rieves from LB to QB, the senior was finally starting to get his legs underneath himself and he had a lot of help in the backfield from senior Jay Warren, who was leading the ground attack. Warren would end up with the second most rushing yards in a season in Raider history with 1,832 and he also produced 20 touchdowns.

99 – solo tackles in a career – John Blatz (2005-06)

Former Raiders that wore #99:

D/TE Brent Gallrein – Class of 2007
DL Jonathon Coleus – Class of 2009 – Served in U.S. Navy
K Marcus Winebrenner – Class of 2012
DL Anthony “The Unit” Miller – Class of 2016 – Played at Allan Hancock CC (CA)
DL Jordan Jefferson – Class of 2019 – currently at West Virginia

Navarre is 78-21 in their last 99 games and leads the overall series against Choctaw, 9-7.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 100 Days

May 19, 2021 by irishbillsports

100 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.

100 games ago – Navarre 26, Catholic 0 (2012)

Raiders (4-1, 1-0) headed to Pensacola to take on the Crusaders; this was their fourth straight week that Navarre went on the road. The defense stood tall in this game for their only shutout on the season. This was their third of eleven straight wins.

100 – total tackles in a career – Justin Wilson (2002-04)

100 – yards receiving in a game – Jordan Leggett – Crestview – Game 7 (2011)

100 – yards receiving in a game – Marquis Hagewood – Crestview – Game 7 (2011)

100 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Bo Hering (2014)

Navarre is 79-21 in their last 100 games and leads the series against Catholic, 13-8.