19 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

Teddy Harrell
TJ Peltier
Landon Mentzler
19 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
19 games ago – Milton 18, Navarre 13 (2021)
 
Navarre…0 0 0 13 – 13
Milton…6 6 0 6 – 18
 
This was first time the Raiders had lost to the Panthers since the 2009 season. Under Coach Walls, Navarre is 10-1 against Milton.
 
The Raiders struggled on offense amassing only 234 yards (71 passing/163 rushing). Kyle Chambers went 8-17 for 54 yards and a TD, while connecting with Chase Richardson for their only score through the air. Chambers produced the only rushing touchdown and Chris Decorte led Navarre in rushing with 69 yards on 14 carries.
 
Devin Wright led the way on defense with 12 tackles, a sack and a tackle for loss and Christian Caballero added 11 tackles and a tackle for loss.
 
19th win in program history – Navarre 21, Gulf Breeze 13 (2002)
 
After losing the first three games in the series, the Raiders finally beat the Dolphins. This ended Navarre’s five game losing streak on the season as well.
 
Raiders that have worn #19:
LB Teddy Harrell – Class of 2016
RB Tevyn “TJ” Peltier – Class of 2021
LB Landon Mentzler – Class of 2023
QB Travis Lowe – Class of 2026
 
Statistics that involve #19:
19 – rushing touchdowns in a career – Frank Willis (1999-2001)
19 – touchdown passes in a career – Dusty Jones (2009-11)
19 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Jay Warren (2010)
19 – touchdown passes in a season – Matthew Webb (2014)
19 – tackles for loss in a season – Anthony Miller (2014) – 3rd All-Time
19 – solo tackles in a season – Jay Klosinski (2014)
19 – solo tackles in a season – Lee Jones (2015)
19 – assisted tackles in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
19 – solo tackles in a season – Mitchell Hunt (2017)
19 – touchdown passes in a season – Marlon Courtney III (2018)
19 – assisted tackles in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2018)
19 – solo tackles in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2019)
19 – assisted tackles in a season – Dom Cunningham (2022)
19 – touchdown passes in a season – Hunter Pfeister (2022) – tied 2nd All-Time
 
The Raiders have scored 19 points in a game on three different occasions:
2000 – Choctaw 44, Navarre 19
2012 – Navarre 19, Pace 13
2013 – Navarre 19, Milton 0
 
Navarre is 12-7 in their last 19 games and leads the overall series against Milton, 13-9.

20 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

Anthony Byrne
Patrick Hess
Sam Harton
Joel Beauchemin
Gunnar Casey
Kody Kelley
Quentin Randolph
Nolan Garrett
Joe Simmons
Dexter Jefferson
20 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
20 games ago – Navarre 28, Fort Walton Beach 6 (2021)
 
Fort Walton Beach…0 6 0 0 – 6
Navarre…0 7 14 7 – 28
 
The Raiders received touchdown passes from Kyle Chambers and Hunter Pfeister and Chris Decorte rushed for 104 yards on 13 carries and Navarre’s only rushing touchdown. Derek Percivalle was the main target in the passing game as he hauled in five receptions for 84 yards. Chase Richardson and Terence Marshall both recorded their first TD reception in the win. Marshall contributed a 97-yard kickoff return for a score as well.
 
Devin Wright started his senior season where he left off, leading the defense with 13 tackles, while Christian Caballero added 10 tackles, two caused fumbles, a sack and a fumble recovery. Taylor Gardner went 4-4 on extra points.
 
20th win in program history – Navarre 36, Northview 8 (2002)
 
This was the last time that these two teams played. The series stands at 2-2.
 
Raiders that have worn #20:
Anthony Bryne – Class of 2000
RB/DB Patrick Hess – Class of 2004
DB Sam Harton – Class of 2007
WR Joel Beauchemin – Class of 2011
WR Gunnar Casey – Class of 2012
LB Kody Kelley – Class of 2013
WR Quentin Randolph – Class of 2014
      – D2 National Champion at UWF
      – Played for Las Vegas in the Indoor Football League (2023)
LB Nolan Garrett – Class of 2018
RB Joe Simmons – Class of 2021
RB Dexter Jefferson – Class of 2023
DB Landon Johns – Class of 2026
 
Statistics that involve #20:
20 – points scored in a game – 10 times (1998-2022)
20 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Dwayne Carter (2010) – 3rd All-Time
20 – touchdown receptions in a career – Brad Leggett (2009-11) – 2nd All-Time
20 – total touchdowns in a career – Brad Leggett (2009-11)
20 – tackles for loss in a career – Christian Gill (2011-13)
20 – completions in a game – Caine Adamson (2016)
20 – solo tackles in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2017)
20 – touchdown passes in a season – Sage Chambers (2017) – Navarre Record
20 – completions in a game – Marlon Courtney III (2018)
20 – solo tackles in a season – Dante Wright (2018)
20 – solo tackles in a season – Grady Kelly (2020)
20 – assisted tackles in a season – Andre Spence (2022)
20 – assisted tackles in a season – Isaac Cole (2022)
 
Navarre is 12-8 in their last 20 games and leads the overall series against Fort Walton Beach, 10-6.

21 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

Justin Wilson
Robert Roux
Larry Leonard
Mason Mikul
Tyrell Courtney
Salamon Buss
Kevon Washington
Kobe Johnson
Isaiah Miller
Deuce Nedd
CJ Hill
21 days (3 weeks) to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
21 games ago – Buchholz 35, Navarre 21 (Playoffs – 2020)
 
Buchholz…14 14 7 0 – 35
Navarre…0 7 7 7 – 21
 
After finishing off their second undefeated regular season (the other was 2015); the Raiders ran into an offensive buzzsaw with the Bobcats duo of Creed Whittemore (15-25, 277 yards, 4 TDs) and Quan Lee (7 receptions, 220 yards, 4 TDs). Quandarius Smith led the rushing attack with 118 yards on only nine carries and a touchdown.
 
Navarre (6-1) struggled throwing the ball (Zach Marquis, 10-22, 122 yards, TD, 3 picks) and Jason Deal (3-9, 31 yards, TD). Marquis was the leading ground carrier with 68 yards on six carries and the Raiders only rushing TD. Jaden Rivera added 57 yards on 17 carries and finished his senior year with 137 carries for 844 yards and 11 touchdowns (120.5 yards per game). Both Jebari Mitchell and Trent Hall recorded a receiving TD.
 
Mekhi Domino led Navarre’s defense with 12 tackles and Sebastian Melendez produced double-digit tackles as well with 10. The Raiders 13 tackles for loss on the night as Grady Kelly led the way with four. Melendez and Lucas Marvel recorded a sack. Preston Penton went 3-3 on extra points.
 
21st win in program history – Navarre 27, Arlington Country Day 8 (2003)
 
The previous season against Arlington Country Day the Raiders were credited with a win after the Apaches had to forfeit the game. Navarre leads the overall series, 2-0.
 
Raiders that have worn #21:
DB Justin Wilson – Class of 2005
LB Robert Roux – Class of 2008
DB Larry Leonard – Class of 2011
DB Mason Mikul – Class of 2013
WR Tyrell Courtney – Class of 2015
DB Salamon Buss – Class of 2017
DB Kevon Washington – Class of 2018
DB Kobe Johnson – Class of 2020
RB/TE Isaiah Miller – Class of 2021
DB Deuce Nedd – Class of 2022
DB CJ Hill – Class of 2025 – transferred to Pine Forest
 
Statistics that involve #21:
21 – games played against Pensacola Catholic (13-8) – (1998-2022)
21 – games played against Pace (14-7) – (1998-2022)
21 – tackles for loss (11) & sacks (10) in a career – Eugene Robinson (2007-09)
21 – losses in coaching career (22-21) – Chad Lashley (2008-11)
21 – completions in a game – Dusty Jones (2011)
21 – assisted tackles in a career – Elijah Appel (2011-12)
21 – sacks in a career – Josh Carter (2015-18) – 2nd All-Time
21 – assisted tackles in a season – Maurice Nedd (2021)
21 – solo tackles in a season – Connor Black (2021)
21.5 – tackle points in a season – Zavier Hamilton (2022)
21.5 – tackle points in a season – Dom Cunningham (2022)
21 – tackle points in a season – Tyrell Marshall (2022)
 
Navarre is 13-8 in their last 21 games and trails in the overall series against Buchholz, 1-0.

22 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

Lucas Thomas
Tashan Verdell
Russell Mertens
Adam Hamilton
Giovanni Randolph
Elijah Appel
Cade Taylor
Derek Percivalle
Trey Bragg
22 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
22 games ago – Navarre 30, Crestview 13 (2020)
 
Navarre…14 7 6 3 – 30
Crestview…0 7 0 6 – 13
 
The Raiders would finish the regular season undefeated at 6-0 (only the second time in school history.
 
Jaden Rivera surpassed the century mark once again as he rushed for 128 yards on 20 carries and two touchdowns. Zach Marquis contributed 157 total yards (116 passing/41 rushing) and a TD pass to Trent Hall. Hall only had two receptions on the night, but both went for scores. Jebari Mitchell added 86 yards on four receptions.
 
Devin Wright led the defense with 10 tackles and Grady Kelly contributed four tackles for loss and four sacks. Preston Penton was perfect in the kicking game as he went 3-3 on extra points and made his only field goal from 42 yards out.
 
22nd win in program history – Navarre 31, Catholic 18 (2003)
 
Raiders start the season 2-0 for the 3rd time in their short existence running Head Coach Larry Olson’s career record to 6-6.
 
Raiders that have worn #22:
DB/WR Lucas Thomas – Class of 2003
RB Tashan Verdell – Class of 2006
DB Russell Mertens – Class of 2007
DB/K Adam Hamilton – Class of 2009
DB Giovanni Randolph – Class of 2011 – played at Grambling State
DB Elijah Appel – Class of 2013
LB Cade Taylor – Class of 2018
DB Derek Percivalle – Class of 2022 – playing at Webber International (FL)
DB Trey Bragg – Class of 2023
 
Statistics that involve #22:
22 – wins by a coach in his career (22-21) – Chad Lashley (2008-11)
22 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Dwayne Carter (2011) – 2nd All-Time
22 – assisted tackles in a season – Dylan Main (2014)
22 – assisted tackles in a season – Jay Klosinski (2014)
22 – touchdown passes in a career – Caine Adamson (2014-16)
22 – tackles for loss in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2018) – 2nd All-Time
22 – solo tackles in a season – Connor Eastwood (2019)
22 – solo tackles in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2020)
 
Navarre has scored 22 points in a game on four different occasions:
2006 – Gulf Breeze 24, Navarre 22
2011 – Pensacola 29, Navarre 22
2013 – Catholic 45, Navarre 22
2015 – Tate 23, Navarre 22 (2OT – Playoffs)
 
Navarre is 13-9 in their last 22 games and leads the overall series against Crestview, 12-7.

23 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

Alex Wattley
Caden Howard
Anthony Gassaway
23 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
23 games ago – Navarre 42, Enterprise AL 28 (2020)
 
Enterprise…7 7 0 14 – 28
Navarre…14 7 6 15 – 42
 
The Raiders moved to 5-0 on the season as Zach Marquis finished the night going 7-12 for 106 yards and a TD and rushed for another touchdown. Jaden Rivera continued his productive season rushing 26 times for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Jason Deal and Bailey Huston added rushing TDs as well. AJ Arno finished the night with five receptions for 99 yards and a score.
 
Devin Wright had his best game in a Navarre uniform with 18 tackles. Joshua Earlemann and Sebastian Melendez added 10 tackles each. The Raider had a sack from four different players, Connor Eastwood, Ameer Rustom, Hunter Crowder, and Grady Kelly. Jebari Mitchell contributed 106 yards on two kickoff returns.
 
23rd win in program history – Navarre 42, Woodham 3 (2003)
 
This would be the last time these two teams met on the gridiron and the only time that the Raiders would beat the “Fighting Titans”, two-time Class 4A State Football Champion (’82 & ’84).
 
Woodham High School would close their doors in May of 2007. Only to open them back up in the Fall of 2007 as Woodham Middle School. It is now home to the West Florida Jaguars.
 
Navarre Raiders that have worn #23:
WR Alex Wattley – Class of 2014 – played at Trinity Bible College (ND)
DB Caden Howard – Class of 2022 – playing football and track at Huntingdon College (AL)
RB Anthony Gassaway – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #23:
23 – assisted tackles in a season – Lee Jones (2016)
23 – assisted tackles in a season – Isaiah Heyward (2018)
23 – solo tackles in a season – Quinn Caballero (2018)
23 – receptions in a season – Terence Marshall (2021)
23 – solo tackles in a season – Kiohne Moso (2022)
 
The Raiders have scored 23 points in a game on three different occasions:
2003 – Navarre 23, Bay 20
2008 – Catholic 37, Navarre 23
2011 – Pace 27, Navarre 23
 
Navarre is 14-9 in their last 23 games and leads the overall series against Enterprise, 1-0.

24 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

Sean Acosta
Greg Moses
Alex Horton
Kevin Cohen
Colin Marsh
Bailey Huston
Chase Marsh
24 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
24 games ago – Navarre 16, Andalusia (AL) 14 (2020)
 
Andalusia…0 0 7 7 – 14
Navarre…7 3 0 6 – 16
 
The Raiders were limited to 163 yards (131 passing/32 rushing) of total offense by a very tough Bulldog defense in the very first and only meeting between these two teams. Zach Marquis finished the night 10-16 for 98 yards and Trent Hall hauled in five receptions for 67 yards and a TD reception. Jaden Rivera was the only Raider to rush for positive yards on 13 carries for 70 yards and a touchdown.
 
Navarre forced three turnovers on defense (3 fumble recoveries) and produced nine tackles for loss and four sacks. They were led by Mekhi Domino and Devin Wright with 13 tackles each and Joshua Earlemann pitched in with nines. On special teams, Jebari Mitchell had two kickoff returns for 132 yards, with a long of 78 yards. Even though Preston Penton only connected on 1-3 field goals, his only make broke the school record (47 yards).
 
24th win in program history – Navarre 34, Pine Forest 3 (2003).
 
The Raiders won four of their first five games to start the season (first time in school history), by doing so, they finished above .500 for the first time in program history as well.
 
Raiders that have worn #24:
RB/DB Sean Acosta – Class of 2003
DB J.R. Milioti – Class of 2006
WR Josh Brooks – Class of 2008
DB Greg Moses – Class of 2009
WR Alex Horton – Class of 2012
DB Kevin Cohen – Class of 2014
DB Colin Marsh – Class of 2015
LB/RB Bailey Huston – Class of 2021 – currently playing at Huntingdon College (AL)
LB Chase Marsh – Class of 2023
 
Statistics that involve #24:
24 – rushing touchdowns in a career – Jay Warren (2010-12)
24 – solo tackles in a season – Brock Barberi (2013)
24.5 – tackle points in a season – Kyle Arrasmith (2013)
24 – assisted tackles in a career – Dylan Main (2013-14)
24 – completions in a game (twice) – Matthew Webb (2014)
24 – solo tackles in a season – Thomas Leggett (2015)
24 – assisted tackles in a season – Jay Klosinski (2015)
24 – assisted tackles in a season – Cameron Thomas (2017)
24 – assisted tackles in a season – James Segrest (2017)
24 – tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Jeffery Mattox (2018-19)
24 – points scored in a game – Tyler England (2019)
 
Navarre is 15-9 in their last 24 games and leads the overall series against Andalusia, 1-0.

25 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

Kwamane Howard
Jay Warren
Dylan Main
Xavier Fernandez
Gabe Davis
Marvin Sacdalan
Andre Spence
25 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
25 games ago – Navarre 50, Choctaw 21 (2020)
 
Choctaw…7 0 7 7 – 21
Navarre…14 22 7 7 – 50
 
The Raiders only completed seven passes on the night but four of them went for touchdowns, Jason Deal (4-8, 71 yards, TD) and Zach Marquis (3-6, 62 yards, 3 TDs). Trent Hall hauled in four receptions for 88 yards and two TDs, Jebari Mitchell added a 24-yard TD reception and Jaden Rivera a 14-yard TD. Rivera had another solid performance running the ball (13 carries, 169 yards, TD) and Isaiah Miller and Tevin Peltier added touchdown runs as well.
 
Deuce Nedd and Grady Kelly led the defense with seven tackles each. Kelly also produced two sacks and Chris Decorte had one.
 
25th win in school history – Navarre 23, Bay 20 (2003)
 
They met on the gridiron each year between 2001 and 2004 but have not played each other since. Series is tied at 2-2.
 
Raiders that have worn #25:
DB Terry Lee – Class of 2006
RB Kwamane Howard – Class of 2009
LB Gerry Dilworth – Class of 2011
RB/LB Jay Warren – Class of 2013 – played at Florida Atlantic
DB Dylan Main – Class of 2015 – played at Birmingham Southern
LB Xavier Fernandez – Class of 2017 – serving in U.S. Air Force
DB Gabe Davis – Class of 2020
DB Marvin Sacdalan – Class of 2022
LB Andre Spence – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #25:
25 – total touchdowns in a career – Jay Warren (2010-12) – 5th all-time
25 – assisted tackles in a season – Will Robinson-Pettus (2013)
25 – solo tackles in a season – Anthony Miller (2015)
25 – tackles for loss in a career – Xavier Fernandez (2014-16)
25 – rushing touchdowns in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18) – 3rd all-time
25 – assisted tackles in a season – Nolan Garrett (2017)
 
Navarre has scored 25 points in a game only once:
2005 – Navarre 25, West Florida Tech 6
 
Navarre is 16-9 in their last 25 games and leads the overall series against Choctaw, 9-7.

26 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

Marcus Jones
Cameron Thomas
Mekhi Domino
Ian Sones
Cooper Black
26 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
26 games ago – Navarre 35, Gulf Breeze 21 (2020)
 
Navarre…7 14 7 7 – 35
Gulf Breeze…7 7 7 0 – 21
 
The hard-nosed running of Jaden Rivera got it done again as he rushed 124 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries. Tevin Peltier tallied the other rushing TD on the night. Trenton Hall led the receiving corps with three receptions for 64 yards and a score.
 
Grady Kelly led the Navarre defense with nine tackles and Connor Eastwood and Nate Hering produced eight tackles each. Jebari Mitchell had the one take away (interception).
 
26th win in school history – Navarre 34, West Florida 7 (2004)
 
Navarre got the season started with a non-district win at home.
 
Raiders that have worn #26:
LB/RB Marcus Jones – Class of 2016
DB Cameron Thomas – Class of 2019
DB Mekhi Domino – Class of 2021
DB Ian Sones – Class of 2022
DB Cooper Black – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #26:
26 – completions in a game – Dusty Jones (2011)
26 – assisted tackles in a season – Will Robinson-Pettus (2012)
26 – assisted tackles in a season – Anthony Miller (2015)
26 – solo tackles in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2015)
26 – assisted tackles in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2015)
26 – solo tackles in a season – Michael Sandle (2015)
26 – assisted tackles in a season – Nolan Garrett (2016)
26 – assisted tackles in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2017)
26 – solo tackles in a season – Cameron Thomas (2018)
26 – solo tackles in a season – Xayvion Thomas (2018)
26 – assisted tackles in a season – Xayvion Thomas (2018)
26 – solo tackles in a season – Mekhi Domino (2020)
26 – assisted tackles in a season – Mekhi Domino (2020)
26 – sacks in a career – Grady Kelly (2018-20) – Navarre Record
26 – points scored in a season – Chase Richardson (2021)
26 – solo tackles in a season – Landon Mentzler (2022)
26 – assisted tackles in a season – Dwayne Clark Jr (2022)
 
Navarre is 17-9 in their last 26 games and leads the overall series against Gulf Breeze, 15-9.

27 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

Lavonte Geisser
Tyson Brown
Avery Biesel
Matthew Poynter
Connor Baird
27 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
27 games ago – Navarre 17, Pace 7 (2020)
 
Navarre…3 7 7 0 – 17
Pace…0 7 0 0 – 7
 
The start of the 2020 season was delayed due to COVID-19. Navarre and Pace didn’t get on the gridiron until September 25th. The Raiders were supposed to play Milton in their first game the previous week, but it was cancelled due to a tropical storm.
 
The Raiders couldn’t get their passing game going under first-year starter Zach Marquis, but senior Jaden Rivera stepped up with 145 yards rushing on 24 carries and both Navarre touchdowns.
 
Devin Wright led the defense with 10 tackles and Jebari Mitchell and Grady Kelly added six tackles each. Three turnovers were forced, two interceptions by Jaden Jones and a forced fumble by Kelly that was recovered by Mitchell. Preston Penton was 2-2 on extra points and 1-2 on field goals (29 yards).
 
27th win in school history – Navarre 14, Catholic 10 (2004)
 
In a season which was limited to eight games due to Hurricane Ivan, Navarre started 2-0.
 
Raiders that have worn #27:
DB Lavonte Geisser – Class of 2015
DB Tyson Brown – Class of 2017
DB Avery Biesel – Class of 2018
LB Matthew Poynter – Class of 2020
DB Connor Baird – Class of 2023
 
Statistics that involve #27:
27 – solo tackles in a season – Ryan Diamco (2015)
27 – tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Lee Jones (2015)
27 – solo tackles in a season – Bryson Brewer (2017)
27 – solo tackles in a season – Grady Kelly (2019)
27 – points scored in a season – Preston Penton (2020)
27 – solo tackles in a season – Chase Marsh (2022)
 
Navarre has scored 27 points in a game on eight different occasions:
1998 – Navarre 27, Freeport 6
1999 – Chipley 34. Navarre 27
2003 – Navarre 27, Arlington Country Day 8
2005 – Crestview 37, Navarre 27
2017 – Navarre 27, Washington 12
2017 – Escambia 35, Navarre 27
2018 – Escambia 37, Navarre 27
2018 – Crestview 49, Navarre 27 (Region Finals)
 
Navarre is 18-9 in their last 27 games and leads the overall series against Pace, 14-7.

28 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

Will Sutter
Jay Klosinski
Matthew Downey
Jackson Rainwater
Jesus Caballero
Connor Mathews
28 days (4 weeks) to kickoff of the 2023 Florida HS football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
 
28 games ago – Navarre 52, Crestview 14 (2019)
 
Crestview…14 0 0 0 – 14
Navarre…21 24 7 0 – 52
 
This was the first game since 2010 that I didn’t broadcast as I was out of town to watch my son play (Miles College at Central State) in Wilberforce, Ohio. Bob Grant and Heath Childs (The Goat) called the game. The Raiders had an outside chance to make the playoffs, but even with the lopsided victory, the 2019 season came to an end.
 
Playing in their last game, seniors Marlon Courtney III and Tyler England would go on and break a couple of school records. Courtney completed 9 of 13 passes for 221 yards and a school record six touchdown passes. England hauled in five receptions for 129 yards and a school record four touchdown receptions, he also tied a school record with three interceptions on defense. Xayvion Thomas and AJ Arno contributed TD receptions as well.
 
Navarre’s defense forced five turnovers (4 interceptions/fumble) and blocked a field goal. Jeffery Mattox led the team in tackles with ten and Mekhi Domino had seven. Preston Penton had another double-digit scoring night as he was 7-7 on extra points and hit his only field goal attempt from 39 yards out.
 
28th win in school history – Navarre 26, Milton 23 (2004)
 
After losing their first four games in the series vs. Milton, the Raiders finally brought home their first win against their Santa Rosa County foe.
 
Raiders that have worn #28:
RB/DB Will Sutter – Class of 2014
LB Jay Klosinski – Class of 2016
DB Matthew Downey – Class of 2019
LS Jackson Rainwater – Class of 2021
RB Jesus Caballero – Class of 2022
RB Connor Mathews – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #28:
28 – touchdown passes in a career – Austin Grimm (2006-07)
28 – touchdown passes in a career – Sage Chambers (2015-17)
28 – carries in a game – Michael Carter (2x) – (2016)
28 – solo tackles in a season – Nolan Garrett (2016)
28 – solo tackles in a season – James Segrest (2017)
28 – receptions in a season – Quinn Caballero (2017)
28 – solo tackles in a season – Jaden Rivera (2019)
28 – solo tackles in a season – Trey Bragg (2022)
 
Navarre is 19-9 in their last 28 games and leads the overall series against Crestview, 12-7.