63 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Tommy Wiser
Ryan Barton
Victor Byers
Adrian Gonzales
63 days (9 weeks) to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
63 games ago – Navarre 40, Gulf Breeze 12 (2018)
 
Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 12 – 12
Navarre…19 7 14 0 – 40
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III – 3-6, 115 yards, TD; Chris Williams – 9 carries, 79 yards, TD; Dante Wright – 70-yard TD reception
Defense – Joshua Carter – 14 tackles, blocked punt; Jordan Jefferson – 6 tackles, 4 TFL
 
63rd win in school history – Navarre 20, Pine Forest 18 (Playoffs – 2010)
 
Navarre travelled to Pine Forest in Week 2 of the State Playoffs, a place that gave them their only loss of the regular season. The Raiders found themselves down late to the Eagles, 18-14, and the home team was driving to seal up the win. Louchiez Purifoy took over that last drive, but when he tried to fight for extra yardage, he fumbled the ball away and the Raiders recovered at their own 10-yard line…setting up Navarre’s 90-yard game winning drive.
 
With just over two minutes to play, the Raiders were successful on two fourth down conversions (both to Posey) to keep their drive alive. Colton Kane found Brad Leggett wide open across the middle of the field on a 30-yard scoring strike to give Navarre a 20-18 lead and their eighth straight victory; as well as the programs first 11-win season.
 
Raiders who wore #63
OL Mark Hemaseth – Class of 2002
OL Tommy Wiser – Class of 2007
OL Ryan Barton – Class of 2009 – U.S. Air Force
DL Victor Byers – Class of 2011 – played at Belhaven (MS)
OL Adrian Gonzales – Class of 2023
DL Rowan Preston – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #63
63 – assisted tackles in a career – Brandon Williams (2001-03)
63 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2015)
63 – total tackle points in a career – Tyson Brown (2015-16)
63 – total tackles for loss & sacks for a career – Joshua Carter (2015-18) – School Record
63 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Devin Wright (2019)
63 – total tackle points in a season – Bailey Huston (2019)
63 – total tackle points in a season – Dwayne Clark Jr (2022)
63.5 – tackle points in a career – Tyrell Marshall (2021-23)
 
Navarre is 39-24 in their last 63 games.

64 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Neil Vic Tidwell
Colton Mapoles
Bryson Garner
64 days to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
64 games ago – Navarre 49, Milton 12 (2018)
 
Niceville…6 6 0 0 – 12
Navarre…7 21 14 7 – 49
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney – 11-16, 204 yards, TD, 60 yards rushing, TD; Dante Wright – 5 receptions, 140 yards, TD
Defense – Gabe Davis – 6 tackles; Joshua Carter – 6 tackles, CF, blocked FG
 
64th win in school history – Navarre 29, Washington 7 (2011)
 
Navarre…7 0 14 7 – 28
Washington…0 7 0 0 – 7
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Dusty Jones – 196 yards passing, 3 TDs
Defense – Jay Warren – 12 tackles
 
Raiders who wore #64
William McCullough – Class of 2000
Huston Hawkins – Class of 2003
DL Jonathan Chavers – Class of 2008
OL Neil Tidwell – Class of 2011
OL Colton Mapoles – Class of 2014
OL Bryson Garner – Class of 2019
 
Statistics that involve #64
64 – solo tackles in a career – Virgilio Hunter (2010-11)
64 – receptions in a career – Gatlin Casey (2011-13)
64 – assisted tackles in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2014)
64 – assisted tackles in a career – Aaron Mitchell (2014-15)
64 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Marquez White (2023)
 
Navarre is 40-24 in their last 64 games.

65 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Steven Rannals
Brandon Herbert
Tyler Colabine
BK Kast
Jaden Colabine
65 days to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
65 games ago – Escambia 37, Navarre 27 (2018)
 
Navarre…0 7 7 13 – 27
Escambia…20 0 7 10 – 37
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III – 20-35, 307 yards, 3 TDs; Chris Williams – 4 receptions, 101 yards, 39 yards rushing; Dante Wright – 5 receptions, 98 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Joshua Carter – 12 tackles (11 solo)
 
65th win in school history – Navarre 56. Niceville 33 (2011)
 
Niceville…14 13 6 0 – 33
Navarre…14 28 0 14 – 56
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Dwayne Carter – 307 yards rushing, 6 TDs (School Record)
Defense – the late Devin Colonel – 15 tackles
 
Raiders who wore #65
OL Stephen Willoughby – Class of 2001
LB Ryan Green – Class of 2004
OL Steven Rannals – Class of 2011 – U.S. Marine Corps
OL Brandon Herbert – Class of 2018
OL Tyler Colabine – Class of 2021
OL B.K. Kast – Class of 2023
OL Jaden Colabine – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #65
65 – solo tackles in a season/career – Brian Commissiong (2007)
65 – receptions in a career – Donte’ Rome (2005-06)
65 – assisted tackles in a career – Virgilio Hunter (2010-11)
65 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Dylan Main (2013-14)
65 – tackle points in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2015)
65.5 – tackle points in a season – Lee Jones (2016)
65 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Devin Wright (2020)
65 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Joshua Wilson (2022)
65 – solo tackles in a season – Vinny Villanova (2023)
65 – total tackles in a career – Cooper Black (2023-24)
 
Navarre is 41-24 in their last 65 games.

66 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Drayton Taylor
Austin Bost
Trey Campbell
Marcus Feliciano
66 days to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
66 games ago – Navarre 49, Pace 30 (2018)
 
Navarre…7 14 14 14 – 49
Pace…10 7 0 13 – 30
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III – 14-22, 194 yards, 3 TDs, 86 yards rushing; Tyler England – 7 receptions, 124 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Joshua Carter – 14 tackles, CF
 
66th win in school history – Navarre 42, Crestview 23 (2011)
 
Crestview…7 10 0 6 – 23
Navarre…14 7 7 14 – 42
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Dusty Jones – 18-28, 314 yards, 2 TDs; Dwayne Carter – 145 yards rushing, 3 TDs; Jordan Leggett – 7 receptions, 100 yards; Marquis Hagewood – 6 receptions, 100 yards, TD
Defense – Demetrius Brown -14 tackles; Jay Warren – 10 tackles
 
Raiders who wore #66
OL Mark Coburn – Class of 2006
DL Johnathon Elliott – Class of 2010
OL Drayton Taylor – Class of 2013
OL Austin Bost – Class of 2014 – U.S. Army
DL Trey Campbell – Class of 2019
OL Marcus Feliciano – Class of 2021
OL Kyle Snider – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #66
66 – solo tackles in a career – Justin Wilson (2002-04)
66 – points scored in a season/career – Kwamane Howard (2008)
66 – solo tackles in a career – Ronnie Wesson (2006-08)
66 – solo tackles in a career – Elijah Appel (2011-12)
66 – total tackle points in a career – Kyle Arrasmith (2013-14)
66 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Charlie Alevras (2015-16)
 
Navarre is 41-25 in their last 66 games.

67 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Ben Wangerin
Austin Gray
Kyle Hughes
67 days to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
67 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 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 – Isaiah Heyward – 7 tackles, 2 TFL, CF, FR; Joshua Carter – 7 tackles, QBH, Interception, CF, FR
Special Teams: 3 blocked field goals
 
67th win in school history – Navarre 35, Fort Walton Beach 14 (2011)
 
Navarre…7 21 0 7 – 35
FWB…7 7 0 0 – 14
 
Stars of Game
Offense – Dusty Jones – 21-29, 296 yards, TD; Dwayne Carter – 174 yards, 3 TDs; Brad Leggett – 9 receptions, 112 yards, TD
Defense – Jay Warren – 12 tackles, sack; Demetrius Brown – 12 tackles, 3 interceptions
 
Raiders who wore #67
DL Ben Wangerin – Class of 2017 – U.S. Air Force
OL Austin Gray – Class of 2021
OL Kyle Hughes – Class of 2026
 
Statistics that involve #67
67 – receptions in a season – Chris Weaver (2007) – School Record
67 – receptions in a career – Michael Pettus (2007-09)
67 – solo tackles in a season/career – Kody Kelly (2012)
67 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Alex Todd (2013)
67 – solo tackles in a career – Anthony “The Unit” Miller (2014-15)
 
Navarre is 42-25 in their last 67 games.

68 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Nick Brahms
Lee Joyner
68 days to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
68 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
Defense – Xayvion Thomas – 7 tackles, TFL, FR; Joshua Carter – 7 tackles, sack
 
68th win in school history – Navarre 32, Gulf Breeze 0 (2011)
 
Navarre…0 13 12 7 – 32
Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 0 – 0
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Dwayne Carter – 212 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Nick Benton – 8 tackles
 
Raiders who wore #68
OL Nick Brahms – Class of 2017 – played at Auburn University (AL)
OL Lee Joyner – Class of 2022
OL Jaiden Nagellino – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #68
68 – assisted tackles in a career – Joey Torres (2005-07)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Kyle Arrasmith (2013-14)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Cade Taylor (2016)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Andre Spence (2022)
 
Navarre is 43-25 in their last 68 games.

69 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Dominick Cunningham
69 days to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
69 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.
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Dante Wright – 4 rushing TDs, 6 receptions, 78 yards
Defense – Xayvion Thomas – 8 tackles, 2 TFL, QBH
 
69th win in school history – Navarre 33, Washington 7 (2012)
 
Jay Walls gets his first win in his first game at the helm for the Raiders. Also, this was the first of twelve wins on the season as Navarre claimed their first Region 1 title, leading to their first trip to the State Semifinals.
 
Raiders who wore #69
DL Dom Cunningham – Class of 2023
DL Jeffrey Schockley – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #69
69 – solo tackles in a career – Jessie Holmes (2011-12)
69 – rushing TDs in a career – Michael Carter (2013-16) – School Record
69 – solo tackles in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
69 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – EZ Gaska (2024)
 
Navarre is 44-25 in their last 69 games.

2025 Schedule – Fort Walton Beach Vikings

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Fort Walton Beach Vikings

2025 Schedule – Fort Walton Beach Vikings
Head Coach – Josh Pulliam (1st Year)

8/15 -vs. Blountstown (KO Classic)
8/22 – at Tate
8/29 – at South Walton
9/5 – vs. West Florida
9/11 – vs. Washington
9/19 – at Walton
9/26 – at Rickards *
10/3 – vs. Wakulla
10/10 – vs. Arnold *
10/17 – Open Week
10/24 – vs. Choctaw *
10/31 – at Crestview

* Denotes District Game

70 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Stephen Venegas
Armani Williams
Chas Swem
Lucas Marvel
Drew King
70 days (10 weeks) to kickoff of the 2025 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusader on 22 Aug 2025 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
70 games ago – Navarre 53, B.T. Washington 12 (2018)
 
Washington…0 0 0 12 – 12
Navarre…26 14 6 7 – 53
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III – 6-8, 112 yards, TD
Defense – Isaiah Heyward – 6 tackles
 
70th win in school history – Navarre 19, Pace 13 (2012)
 
Navarre…6 0 7 6 – 19
Pace…0 6 7 0 – 13
 
This was the first of 14 straight wins for Coach Walls over the Patriots. He never lost to Pace in his tenure (14-0).
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Derrick Smith – 111 yards rushing, TD
Defense – Christian Gill – 2 sacks
 
Raiders who wore #70
Paul Bowden – Class of 2003
OL Stephen Venegas – Class of 2007 – US Air Force
DL Armani Williams – Class of 2010 – played one year at Jacksonville State (AL)
OL Chas Swem – Class of 2014 – US Air Force
OL/DL Lucas Marvel – Class of 2022
OL Drew King – Class of 2024
OL James Pruden – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #70
70 – solo tackles in a career – Frank Willis (1999-2001)
70 – total tackle points in a career – Rocky Brock (1999-2000)
70 – total tackle points in a career – Andre Mahone (2000-02)
70 – solo tackles in a career – J. R. Milioti (2004-05)
70 – total tackle points in a season – Howie Walker (2013)
70 – total tackle points in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
70 – solo tackles in a career – Lee Jones (2015-16)
70 – solo tackles in a season – Cade Taylor (2017)
70 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Mekhi Domino (2019-20)
 
Navarre is 45-25 in their last 70 games.

2025 Schedule – Pace Patriots

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Pace Patriots

2025 Schedule – Pace Patriots
Head Coach – Vance Smith (1st Year)

8/22 – at Mary G. Montgomery (AL)
8/29 – vs. Catholic
9/5 – at Gulf Breeze
9/12 – Open Week
9/19 – vs. Andalusia (AL)
9/26 – vs. Crestview *
10/3 – at Madison County
10/10 – at Tate *
10/17 – at Pine Forest
10/24 – vs. Navarre *
10/31 – vs. Milton

* Denotes District Game

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