54 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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54 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Storm forged…Raider built.
Nine generations…one unbreakable standard.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
44 games ago – Navarre 42, Enterprise (AL) 28 (2020)
 
Enterprise…7 7 0 14 – 28
Navarre…14 7 6 15 – 42
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera (26 carries, 151 yards, 2 TDs); AJ Arno (5 receptions, 99 yards, TD)
Defense – Devin Wright (18 tackles, QBH); Joshua Erlemann (10 tackles, interception, TFL); Sebastian Melendez (10 tackles)
Special Teams – Jebari Mitchell (2 KO returns, 106 yards)
 
54th win in school history – Navarre 42, Walton 36 (2010)
 
Walton…3 26 7 0 – 36
Navarre…7 6 9 20 – 42
 
Navarre found themself down to Walton 29-13 at the half after the Braves put up a 26-spot on the Raiders in the second quarter. Walton still led at the end of the third, 36-22, but it would be all Navarre in the fourth as they rallied for the victory.
 
Liam Miller (28-51, 422 yards, 4 TDs) and Corliss Stone (10 receptions, 219 yards, 2 TDs) led the Braves offense, but their inability to put a running game together was their downfall in the end.
 
Raiders that have worn #54
Lloyd Heflin – Class of 2001
Connor Bryan – Class of 2005
Ronnie Wesson – Class of 2009
Michael Venegas – Class of 2011
Aubrey Wesson – Class of 2015
Tim Elenz – Class of 2018
Roger Adams – Class of 2020
Fuller Judkins – Class of 2024
Austin Hopper – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #54
54 – points scored against Gulf Shores (Week 9 – 2000)
54 – solo tackles in a career – Kris Metcalf (2000-02)
54 – points scored in a season – Luke Morton (2014)
54 – points scored in a season – Michael Carter (2015)
54 – points scored in a season – Michael Sandle (2015)
54 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Marc Struck (2016)
54 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Nolan Garrett (2016)
54 – solo tackles in a career – Nolan Garrett (2016-17)
54 – points scored in a season – Omari Green (2017)
54 – solo tackles in a season – Isaiah Heyward (2018)
54 – total points in a season – Taylor Gardner (2022)
54 – tackle points in a season – Marquez White (2023)
54 – points scored in a season – Terence Marshall (2023)
 
Navarre is 26-28 in their last 54 games.

55 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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55 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The first wave never fades.
From the first class to the next generation.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
45 games ago – Navarre 16, Andalusia (AL) 14 (2020)
 
Andalusia…0 0 7 7 – 14
Navarre…7 3 0 6 – 16
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Zach Marquis (10-16, 98 yards); Jaden Rivera (13 carries, 70 yards, TD); Trent Hall (5 receptions, 67 yards, TD)
Defense – Devin Wright (13 tackles, sack, TFL); Mekhi Domino (13 tackles, QBH, 2 fumble recoveries)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (47-yard FG – school record)
 
The COVID-19 year brought in a couple of new opponents for the Raiders in 2020; this was the first and only meeting against Andalusia.
 
55th win in school history – Catholic 42, Navarre 21 (2010)
 
Navarre lost the game on the field of play, but eventually was awarded a win when a Catholic player who had played in the game was deemed ineligible.
 
Raiders that have worn #55
Joe Williams – Class of 2000 – first graduating class
Patrick Burch – Class of 2004 – walk-on at Alabama
James Segrest – Class of 2019 – University of Louisiana
TJ Pemberton – Class of 2021
Kiohne Moso – Class of 2023
 
Statistics that involve #55
55 – receptions in a season – Brad Leggett (2011)
55 – receptions in a season – Jordan Leggett (2012)
55 – tackle points in a career – Dylan Main (2013-14)
55 – points scored against FWB (Week 5 – 2015)
55 – assisted tackles in a career – Anthony “The Unit” Miller (2014-15)
55.5 – tackle points in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2018)
55 – solo tackles in a career – Xayvion Thomas (2018-19)
55 – assisted tackles in a career – Jeffery Mattox (2018-19)
55 – tackle points in a season – Joshua Wilson (2023)
55 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – EZ Gaska (2023)
55 – extra points in a season – Tyler Daniell (2023)
55 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Brayden Thiessen (2025)
 
Navarre is 27-28 in their last 55 games.

56 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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56 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Through every era, the line never breaks.
Forged together and unmoved by the storm.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
46 games ago – Navarre 50, Choctaw 21 (2020)
 
Choctaw…7 0 7 7 – 21
Navarre…14 22 7 7 – 50
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera (13 carries, 169 yards, TD); Trent Hall (4 receptions, 88 yards, 2 TDs)
Defense – Grady Kelly (7 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 TFL, 4 QBH); Maurice Nedd (7 tackles, TFL)
 
56th win in school history – Navarre 42, Crestview 0 (2010)
 
The Raiders produced their second shutout on the season and hold an overall 12-8 record against the Bulldogs.
 
Raiders that have worn #56
Justin Rogers – Class of 2002
Tyler Brown – Class of 2003
Michael Andrade – Class of 2008
Justin Bishop – Class of 2010
Bo Hering – Class of 2017 – Maryville College (TN)
Mark Diaz – Class of 2019
Logan Hand – Class of 2026
Michael Swanner – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #56
56 – solo tackles in a career – Victor Byers (2009-10)
56 – solo tackles in a career – Michael Arnold (2009-10)
56 – points scored against Niceville (Week 4 – 2011)
56 – assisted tackles in a season – Howie Walker (2013)
56.5 – tackle points in a season – Anthony “The Unit” Miller (2015)
56 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Ryan Diamco (2015)
56 – points scored against Catholic (Week 1 – 2017)
56 – points scored in a season – Josh Carter (2018)
56 – tackle points in a career – Mekhi Domino (2019-20)
56 – solo tackles in a season – Hunter Crowder (2021)
56 – solo tackles in a season – Dante Core (2022)
56 – tackle points in a season – Joshua Wilson (2022)
56 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Connor Black (2022)
56 – tackle points in a season – EZ Gaska (2023)
56 – points scored in a season – Andre Spence (2024)
 
Navarre is 28-28 in their last 56 games.

57 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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57 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Hold the line.
Fire the cannons.
Eight eras…one Raider front.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
47 games ago – Navarre 35, Gulf Breeze 21 (2020)
 
Navarre…7 14 7 7 – 35
Gulf Breeze…7 7 7 0 – 21
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera (24 carries, 124 yards, 3 TDs); Trenton Hall (3 receptions, 64 yards, TD)
Defense – Grady Kelly (9 tackles, 6 solo/3assists, 5 QBH)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (5-5 XPs, TB)
 
57th win in school history – Navarre 49, Milton 20 (2010)
 
This was the final game that the late Ian Lockwood donned the Livestrong Raider uniform. Ian went on to score two touchdowns (the only two touchdowns in his career) as Navarre handled their Santa Rosa County foe to the North rather handily.
 
Raiders that have worn #57
Danny Wilson – Class of 2004
Nick Jolly – Class of 2006
Tyler Dearing – Class of 2008
Justin Schipani – Class of 2010
Dyllan Rogers – Class of 2013
Daniel Bost – Class of 2018
Nate Hering – Class of 2021
Elijah Manuel – Class of 2024
 
Statistics that involve #57
57 – assisted tackles in a career – Armani Williams (2007-09)
57 – receptions in a career – Blake Malter (2012-13)
57 – points scored in a game – vs. Catholic (2015)
57 – tackle points in a season – Cade Taylor (2016)
57 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Charlie Alevras (2016)
57 – made extra points in a season – Dante Wright (2016)
57 – tackle points in a season – Matthew Lee (2025)
 
Navarre is 29-28 in their last 57 games.

58 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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58 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Built beneath the storm.
Strength in the trenches.
Legacy in the line.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
48 games ago – Navarre 17, Pace 7 (2020)
 
Navarre…3 7 7 0 – 17
Pace…0 7 0 0 – 7
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera (24 carries, 145 yards, 2 TDs)
Defense – Devin Wright (10 tackles); Jaden Jones (2 interceptions)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (2-2 XPs, 1-1 FGs, 29)
 
58th win in school history – Navarre 51, Escambia 7 (2010)
 
The Raiders (6-1) won for the third straight week and improved their District record to 2-1. They were off to its best start in the history of the program up to that point.
 
Raiders that have worn #58
Taylor Greene – Class of 2004
Brenden Greene – Class of 2007
James Coakley – Class of 2011
Dontray Noel – Class of 2015
Mark Letavish – Class of 2018
Mason Mallory – Class of 2021
Parker Mays – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #58
58 – solo tackles in a season – Robert Roux (2007)
58 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Marcus Mays (2013)
58 – kicking points scored in a season – Luke Morton (2013)
58 – assisted tackles in a season – Bo Hering (2016)
58 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Cameron Thomas (2017)
58 – kicking points scored in a season – Kevin Taich (2017)
58.5 – tackle points in a season – Jeffery Mattox (2019)
58 – total solo tackles in a career – Grady Kelly (2018-20)
58 – tackle points in a career – Connor Eastwood (2019-20)
58 – tackle points in a season – Andre Spence (2022)
58 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season/career – Darius Cunningham (2023)
58 – tackle points in a career – Cooper Black (2023-24)
58 – solo tackles in a season – Bryce Wheeler (2024)
58 – tackle points in a season – Zeke Burgess (2025)
 
Navarre is 30-28 in their last 58 games.

59 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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59 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The legacy never drifts.
Forged across generations.
Driven by one Raider standard.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
49 games ago – Navarre 52, Crestview 14 (2019)
 
Crestview…14 0 0 0 – 14
Navarre…21 24 7 0 – 52
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (9-13, 221 yards, 6 TDs – school record); Tyler England (5 receptions, 129 yards, 4 TDs – school record)
Defense – Jeffrey Mattox (10 tackles, 6 solo/4 assists, sack, TFL); Tyler England (5 tackles, 3 interceptions)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (7-7 XPs, 1-1 FGs, 39)
 
Tyler England produced one of the best all-around games in Raider history with his four touchdown receptions and three interceptions.
 
This was the only game that I have not broadcasted since I started full-time back in 2009, as I was out of town to catch my son’s game in Wilberforce, Ohio, against Central State.
 
59th win in school history – Navarre 31, Pace 21 (2010)
 
Navarre ventured into Pace looking for their first win in seven tries against the Patriots. While donning their Live Strong jerseys, the Raiders walked away with just that; their first victory ever against Pace.
 
Raiders that have worn #59
Charles Bellinghausen – Class of 2003
Phillip Pybus – Class of 2008
Andrew Garcia – Class of 2011
Chris Hering – Class of 2015 – Huntingdon College (AL)
Jared Burnham – Class of 2017
William Suttawas – Class of 2028
 
Statistics that involve #59
59 – tackle points in a season – Damontell Thompson (2013)
59 – solo tackles in a season – Bo Hering (2013)
59 – solo tackles in a season – Thomas Leggett (2014)
59 – tackle points in a season – Caleb Dale (2016)
59 – total touchdowns in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18) – 2nd All-Time
59 – carries in a season – Joshua Carter (2018)
59 – tackle points in a season – Dante Core (2022)
59 – tackle points in a season – Andre Spence (2022)
59 – total tackles (solo/assists) – Braxton Barr (2024)
 
Navarre is 31-28 in their last 59 games.

60 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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60 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Built through the years.
The legacy sails forward.
One Raider standard.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
60 games ago – Navarre 31, Leon 28 (2019)
 
Navarre…3 3 15 10 – 31
Leon…14 0 0 14 – 28
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Jaden Rivera (19 carries, 212 yards. 2 TDs); Jaydin Antonio (20 carries, 153 yards, TD)
Defense – Bailey Huston (9 tackles, FR); Connor Eastwood (2 sacks, 2 TFL, 2 QBH); Grady Kelly (2 sacks, 2 TFL, 4 QBH)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (2-2 XPs, 3-4 FGs, 21,22,43)
 
60th win in school history – Navarre 41, Tate 6 (2010)
 
Navarre went on the road and found their fifth straight win and first-ever win against the Tate Aggies. They finished up District 1-4A play at 4-1 and qualified for their third playoff appearance.
 
Raiders that have worn #60

Ben Daughtery – Class of 2001
Marco Garcia – Class of 2002
Jeff Eagle – Class of 2003
Zach Gillum – Class of 2007
Tim Coggins – Class of 2009
Michael Hill – Class of 2012 – Huntingdon College (AL)
Axel Silva – Class of 2017
Lukas Tilz – Class of 2019
Joaquin Ravenel – Class of 2020
Hunter Englert – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #60
60 – solo tackles in a career – Lloyd Heflin (1999-2000)
60 – assisted tackles in a career – Ronnie Wesson (2006-08)
60 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2014)
60 – points scored in a game – vs. Tate (Playoffs – 2016)
60 – solo tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Cameron Thomas (2017-18)
 
Navarre is 32-28 in their last 60 games.

61 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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61 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
One crew.
One course.
One standard.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
61 games ago – Chiles 49, Navarre 31 (2019)
 
Chiles…14 7 14 14 – 49
Navarre…7 10 7 7 – 31
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (15-25, 192 yards, TD); Jaden Rivera (20 carries, 170 yards, TD); Tyler England (8 receptions, 73 yards)
Defense – Tyler England (12 tackles, 8 solo/4 assists)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (4-4 XPs, 1-1 FGs)
 
61st win in school history – Navarre 34, Gulf Breeze 24 (2010)
 
Navarre brought home the Publix Beach Bowl Cup for the fourth straight time and in the process recorded their first nine-win season in school history and entered the playoffs on a six game winning streak.
 
Raiders that have worn #61
Rocky Brock – Class of 2001
Jonathan Cuthrell – Class of 2004
Ryan Molina – Class of 2006
Kevin Lopez – Class of 2010
Jacob Kendall – Class of 2014 – Millsaps College (MS)
Garrett Arceo – Class of 2021
Jaxson Spalla – Class of 2024 – Maryville College (TN)
 
Statistics that involve #61
61 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Dylan Main (2014)
61 – solo tackles in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2014)
61 – solo tackles in a season – Bo Hering (2014)
61 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Tyler Morton (2014-15)
61 – total tackles points in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2016)
61 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Tyson Brown (2016)
61.5 – total tackle points in a season – Grady Kelly (2019)
61 – total tackles for loss (35) & sacks (26) for a career – Grady Kelly (2018-20) – 2nd All-Time
61 – tackle points in a season – Joshua Wilson (2022)
 
Navarre is 33-28 in their last 61 games.

62 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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62 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The years pass.
Generations change.
The brotherhood remains.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has taken us already…
 
62 games ago – Navarre 10, Tate 0 (2019)
 
Navarre…7 0 3 0 – 10
Tate…0 0 0 0 – 0
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (14-24, 186 yards, 15 carries, 62 yards, TD); Jaydin Antonio (18 carries, 82 yards); Tyler England (8 receptions, 69 yards)
Defense – Bailey Huston (8 tackles, 7 solo/assist)
 
62nd win in school history – Navarre 28, Niceville 7 (Playoffs – 2010)
 
Navarre won their first playoff game in school history as they went on the road and knocked off Niceville in the Region Quarterfinals. This was the first match-up between these two teams and was Navarre’s first 10-win season.
 
Raiders who wore #62
Paul Swartz – Class of 2001
Matt Crawford – Class of 2003
John Duke – Class of 2008
Daniel Watson – Class of 2010
Boston Morgan – Class of 2013
Tyler Morton – Class of 2017
Michael Waddell – Class of 2022
Ryley Vester – Class of 2023
Connor Bates – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #62
62 – solo tackles in a career – Chris Wells (1999-2001)
62 – assisted tackles in a career – Conner Bryan (2002-04)
62 – solo tackles in a career – Walter Hill (2007-08)
62.5 – total tackle points in a season – Damontell Thompson (2012)
62 – assisted tackles in a career – Howie Walker (2012-13)
62 – receptions in a season – Quentin Randolph (2014) – 2nd All-Time
62 – receptions in a career – Quentin Randolph (2014)
62 – total tackle points in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
62 – total points scored in a season – Kyle Chambers (2021)
62 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Dante Core (2022)
 
Navarre is 33-29 in their last 62 games.

63 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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63 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
From the beginning to the end.
Every generation leaves their mark.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
63 games ago – Niceville 20, Navarre 7 (2019)
 
Niceville…0 13 0 7 – 20
Navarre…0 7 0 0 – 7
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (11-19, 122 yards, TD); Tyler England (6 receptions, 95 yards)
Defense – Xayvion Thomas (10 tackles, 8 solo/2 assists)
 
This was the first time since the last game of 2012 and the first two games of 2013 that Navarre had lost three straight games.
 
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 Pine Forest was driving to put the game away. 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 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
Mark Hemaseth – Class of 2002
Michael Titus – Class of 2003
Tommy Wiser – Class of 2007
Ryan Barton – Class of 2009 – U.S. Air Force
Victor Byers – Class of 2011 – played at Belhaven (MS)
Adrian Gonzales – Class of 2023
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 – kicking points in a season – Dante Wright (2016)
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)
63 – solo tackles in a career – Bryce Wheeler (2023-24)
 
Navarre is 34-29 in their last 63 games.