77 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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77 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Some are tested by the storm.
Others become it.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
77 games ago – Navarre 26, Pine Forest 25 (2018)
 
Pine Forest…6 6 6 7 – 25
Navarre…3 13 3 7 – 26
 
On a rainy night in Navarre, the game came down to the very last play of the game as Marlon Courtney III found Tyler England in the back of the endzone on fourth down for the win. Dante Wright added the extra point to secure the victory.
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Chris Williams – 30 carries, 181 yards, TD
Defense/Special Teams – Isaiah Heyward – 7 tackles, 2 TFL, CF, FR; Joshua Carter – 7 tackles, QBH, Interception, CF, FR; 3 blocked field goals
 
77th win in School History – Navarre 28, Gulf Breeze 14 (2012)
 
Gulf Breeze…7 0 0 7 – 14
Navarre…0 7 14 7 – 28
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Gatlin Casey – 2 TD receptions (68, 55)
Defense – Nick Benton – 2 interceptions
 
Raiders who wore #77
DL John Hunnicutt – Class of 2015 – played at Huntingdon College (AL)
OL Lamarcus Smith – Class of 2017 – played at Ava Maria University (FL)
OL Jeremiah Chavis-Mhoon – Class of 2021
OL Charlie Cottrell – Class of 2024
OL Jered Hoyla – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #77
77 – solo tackles in a career – Kevin Moore (1999-00)
77.5 – total tackle points in a career – Chris Wells (1999-01)
77.5 – total tackle points in a career – Troy Rivera (2000-02)
77 – assisted tackles in a career – Spencer Clark (2000-03)
77 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Isaiah Heyward (2018)
77 – extra points made in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
77 – solo tackles in a career – Matthew Downey (2017-18)
77.5 – total tackle points in a career – Jeffrey Mattox (2018-19)
77.5 – total tackle points in a season – Hunter Crowder (2021)
77 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Tyrell Marshall (2021-23)
77 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Jacob Bishop (2025)
 
Navarre is 43-34 in their last 77 games.

2026 Football Schedule – Port St Joe Tiger Sharks

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Port St Joe Tiger Sharks
2026 Football Schedule – Port St Joe Tiger Sharks
Head Coach – Tanner Jones (4th Year)
 
8/14 – vs. Rutherford (KO Classic)
8/21 – at Destin
8/28 – at North Florida Christian
9/4 – at Liberty County
9/11 – at Northview
9/18 – at Branford
9/25 – vs. Blountstown
10/2 – vs. Leon
10/9 – vs. Baker
10/16 – Open Week
10/23 – vs. Holmes County
10/30 – vs. Marianna
 
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2026 Football Schedule – Florida High Seminoles

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Florida High Seminoles
2026 Football Schedule – Florida High Seminoles
Head Coach – Jarrod Hickman (22nd Year)
 
8/14 – vs. Godby (KO Classic)
8/21 – vs. Navarre
8/28 – at Chiles
9/4 – at South Walton
9/11 – at Rutherford *
9/18 – vs. Madison County
9/25 – Open Week
10/2 – at University Christian
10/9 – at Gadsden County *
10/16 – vs. North Bay Haven *
10/23 – Open Week
10/30 – vs. Rickards
 
* District Game
 
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2026 Football Schedule – Cottondale Hornets

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Cottondale Hornets
2026 Football Schedule – Cottondale Hornets
Head Coach – Chris Obert (9th Year)
 
8/14 – at Jefferson County
8/21 – vs. North Bay Haven
8/28 – vs. Graceville
9/4 – Open Week
9/11 – at Vernon
9/18 – vs. Joshua Christian (Homecoming)
9/25 – vs. Wewahitchka
10/2 – at Franklin County
10/9 – vs. Liberty County
10/16 – Open Week
10/23 – at Sneads

2026 Football Schedule – Taylor County Bulldogs

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Taylor County Bulldogs
2026 Football Schedule – Taylor County Bulldogs
Head Coach – Jesse Braswell (3rd Year)
 
8/14 – vs. Impact Christian (KO Classic)
8/21 – at Bozeman
8/28 – vs. Wakulla
9/4 – vs. Marianna
9/11 – at Walton
9/18 – Open Week
9/25 – at Fort White *
10/2 – vs. Joshua Christian
10/9 – Open Week
10/16 – at North Florida Educational Institute
10/23 – vs. Madison County *
10/30 – at Chiefland
 
* District Game

2026 Football Schedule – Jefferson County Tigers

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Jefferson County Tigers
2026 Football Schedule – Jefferson County Tigers
Head Coach – Eric Bright Jr (2nd Year)
 
8/14 – vs. Cottondale
8/21 – vs. Maclay
8/28 – Open Week
9/4 – at Franklin County
9/11 – at Trenton
9/18 – vs. Young Kids in Motion (Homecoming)
9/25 – Open Week
10/2 – vs. Hamilton County
10/9 – at Vernon
10/16 – vs. Sneads (Senior Night)
10/23 – at Graceville

2026 Football Schedule – North Bay Haven Buccaneers

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North Bay Haven Buccaneers
2026 Football Schedule – North Bay Haven Buccaneers
Head Coach – Jack Glover (1st Year)
 
8/21 – at Cottondale
8/28 – vs. Freeport
9/4 – at Destin
9/11 – vs. Gadsden County *
9/18 – vs. Wewahitchka
9/25 – vs. Baker
10/2 – Open Week
10/9 – vs. Rutherford *
10/16 – at Florida High *
10/23 – at Bozeman
10/30 – at North Florida Christian
 
* District Game
 
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78 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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78 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Toughness isn’t given.
Forged by the fire.
Built for the battle.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
78 games ago – Navarre 53, Choctaw 7 (2018)
 
Navarre…17 15 14 7 – 53
Choctaw…0 7 0 0 – 7
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (7-11, 211 yards, 2 TDs); Jaydin Antonio (5 carries, 81 yards, TD, 1 reception, 77 yards); Quinn Caballero (2 receptions, 89 yards, TD)
Defense – Xayvion Thomas (7 tackles, TFL, FR); Joshua Carter (7 tackles, sack)
 
78th win in School History – Navarre 30, Pace 10 (Playoffs – 2012)
 
Pace…0 7 3 0 – 10
Navarre…0 10 6 14 – 30
 
Star of the Game
Offense – Jay Warren (243 yards rushing, 3 TDs)
 
Raiders who have worn #78
Matt Crawford – Class of 2004
Matthew Weaver – Class of 2011
Darrell Hixon – Class of 2018 – Huntingdon College (AL)
Caden Hawkins – Class of 2022
Atreyu Drabek – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #78
78 – solo tackles in a career – Justin Guilmette (2002-04)
78 – points scored in a season – Michael Pettus (2007)
78 – points scored in a career – Steven Householder (2009-10)
78 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
78 – assisted tackles in a career – Caleb Dale (2015-16)
78.5 – tackle points in a career – Bailey Huston (2019-20)
78 – points scored in a season/career – EJ Love (2022)
 
Navarre is 44-34 in their last 78 games.

2026 Football Schedule – Northview Chiefs

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Northview Chiefs
2026 Football Schedule – Northview Chiefs
Head Coach – Doug Vickery (2nd Year)

8/14 – vs. Marianna (KO Classic)
8/20 – vs. Rocky Bayou
8/28 – at McIntosh (AL)
9/4 – at Graceville
9/11 – vs. Port St Joe *
9/18 – at Monroe County (AL)
9/25 – at Holmes County *
10/2 – vs. Destin (Homecoming)
10/9 – at Blountstown *
10/16 – Open Week
10/23 – vs. Baker *
10/30 – vs. Clark County (AL)

* Denotes District Game

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79 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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79 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The voyage is won up front.
Championships are built in the trenches.
Strength. Sacrifice. Standard.
 
Now, let’s chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
79 games ago – Navarre 41, Crestview 35 (OT-2018)
 
Crestview…21 7 0 7 0 – 35
Navarre…0 0 7 28 6 – 41
 
After trailing 28-0 at the half, the Raiders ran off 35 straight points in the second half for the biggest come from behind win in school history.
 
Joshua Carter intercepted a Jack Coburn pass in overtime and Dante Wright sealed it up with a 9-yard TD run.
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Dante Wright (7 carries, 25 yards, 4 TDs, 6 receptions, 78 yards); Marlon Courtney (15-29, 186 yards, 6 carries, 45 yards); Joshua Carter (9 carries, 46 yards, 2 TDs); Quinn Caballero (2 receptions, 96 yards)
Defense – Xayvion Thomas (8 tackles, 2 TFL, QBH); Mitchell Hunt (6 tackles, 3 TFL)
 
79th win in School History – Navarre 20, Milton 12 (Playoffs – 2012)
 
Navarre…0 7 13 0 – 20
Milton…6 6 0 0 – 12
 
Scoring
1st Qtr
3:25 – 2-yard run, Andre Flakes, kick blocked (MHS)
2nd Qtr
11:56 – 3-yard pass, Christian Gill from Johnny Robinson-Pettus, Chandler Moorer kick (NHS)
0:32.5 – 4-yard run, Roy Wise, kick failed (MHS)
3rd Qtr
8:36 – 12-yard pass, Jordan Leggett from Andrew Rieves, Moorer kick (NHS)
5:25 – 5-yard run, Rieves, pass failed (NHS)
4th Qtr
No Scoring
 
Raiders who have worn #79
OL Paul Ke-a – Class of 2001
OL/DL T.J. WIlliams – Class of 2006
OL James Crouch – Class of 2015
OL Klayton Dillard – Class of 2019 – played at Norwich University (VT)
OL Caleb Akers – Class of 2023
DL Isaac Caron – Class of 2026
 
Statistics that involve #79
79 – assisted tackles in career – Tre’von Allen (2007-09)
79 – assisted tackles in career – Mason Mikul (2011-12)
79 – total tackle points in career – Howie Walker (2012-13)
79.5 – total tackle points in season – Tommy Leggett (2014)
79 – total touchdowns in career – Michael Carter (2013-16) – Navarre Record
79 – carries in a season – Andre Spence (2024)
 
Navarre is 45-34 in their last 79 games.