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82 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 4, 2023 by irishbillsports

82 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

82 games ago – Navarre 55, Fort Walton Beach 14 (2015)

Navarre…7 21 14 13 – 55
FWB…7 0 7 0 – 14

The Raiders (5-0) stayed unbeaten as they continued their ground and pound attack at the expense of the Vikings defense, Navarre ran for 471 yards on 48 carries and five touchdowns.

Hasaan Williams led the way with 19 carries for 168 yards and a score. Aaron Mitchell added 96 yards on nine carries and two touchdowns and Michael Sandle produced 85 yards on four carries with a score. Octavien Moyer and Nathan McMaster hauled in touchdown receptions from Caine Adamson to complete the onslaught.

Navarre’s defense was equally up to the task as they held Fort Walton Beach to 95 yards of total offense (71 passing/24 rushing). Michael Sandle had two returns; a 63-yard kickoff return and a 72-yard TD on a punt return.

82nd win in school history – Navarre 17, Crestview 14 (2013)

Crestview…7 0 0 7 – 14
Navarre…0 7 10 0 – 17

Raiders that have worn #82:
WR Tater Smith – Class of 2000
Dominic Vitale – Class of 2003
DE Guy Alexander – Class of 2004
WR Joey Hill – Class of 2007
WR Cody Thompson – Class of 2019
WR Logan Mishey – Class of 2025

Stats that involve #82:
82 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Bo Hering (2015)
82 – assisted tackles in a career – Cade Taylor (2015-17)
82.5 – total tackle points in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
82 – totals tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Jordan Jefferson (2017-18)
82 – total points in a career – Preston Penton (2018-20)

Navarre is 63-19 in their last 82 games and leads the overall series against Fort Walton Beach, 10-6.

83 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 3, 2023 by irishbillsports

83 days until kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

83 games ago – Navarre 16, Choctaw 14 (2015)

Choctaw…6 8 0 0 – 14
Navarre…7 0 0 9 – 16

After the Raiders (4-0) outscored their opponents 142-36 in the first three games of the season, they found themselves in a defensive battle against the team that ended their previous two seasons.

Navarre led by one after the first quarter; but the Indians scored the only points of the second quarter to take a 14-7 lead to the half. After a scoreless third quarter, the Raiders fought back and took a 16-14 lead on Brady Hammel’s 27-yard field goal with a little over a minute to play. That’s where the defense stepped up and shut down the Indians offense for the win.

Sage Chambers went 8-10 for 83 yards and Hasaan Williams gained 84 yards on 14 carries. Aaron Mitchell (7 tackles/2 TFL) and Bo Hering (7 tackles/TFL) led the defense on the night.

83rd win in school history – Navarre 19, Milton 0 (2013)

This was the only shutout of the 2013 season…the Raiders defense has produced eighteen shutouts in the history of the program.

Raiders that have worn #83:
WR Raymond Acosta – Class of 2002 – passed in 2003
WR Adam Taylor – Class of 2009
WR Sheldon Peck – Class of 2015
WR Matt White – Class of 2018
WR Shane Grotke – Class of 2019 – serving in U.S.M.C.
WR Seth Taylor – Class of 2025 – brother of Adam Taylor

Stats that involve #83:
83 – tackle points in a career – Lloyd Heflin (1999-00)
83 – tackle points in a career – Justin Wilson (2002-04)
83 – solo tackles in a season/career – Nick Gill (2013)
83 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Damontell Thompson (2013)
83 – solo tackles in a career – Tommy Leggett (2014-15)
83 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2016)
83 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Josh Carter (2016)

Navarre is 64-19 in their last 83 games and leads the overal series against Choctaw, 9-7.

84 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 2, 2023 by irishbillsports

84 days (12 weeks) to kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

84 games ago – Navarre 42, Booker T. Washington 0 (2015)

Navarre…14 21 0 7 – 42
Washington…0 0 0 0 – 0

The Raiders scored early and often in this contest, but unfortunately in the second quarter they lost RB Michael Carter to a season ending leg injury. Up to that point, Michael had produced 73 yards on 10 carries and a TD and turned a short reception into a 55-yard score.

Time for the next man up and that would be Hasaan Williams, who filled in nicely as he rushed for 163 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown. Both of his receptions resulted in scores as well.

The Raiders defense was up to the task as well as they recorded their first of two shutouts on the season as they were led by Xavier Fernandez (12 tackles, 2 sacks, TFL) and Aaron Mitchell (10 tackles, TFL). Navarre finished with 12 tackles for loss and seven sacks on the night.

84th win in school history – Navarre 34, Fort Walton Beach 7 (2013)

Navarre…7 10 10 7 – 34
Ft Walton Bch…7 0 0 0 – 7

Raiders that have worn #84:
DE Jason Rodgers – Class of 2000 – Served in U.S. Air Force
TE/WR Noah Melendez – Class of 2019
WR Devin McNicholas – Class of 2024

Stats that involve #84:
84 – points scored in a season – Frank Willis (1999)
84 – total tackle points in a career – Josh Nicdao (2006-07)
84 – solo tackles in a career – Mason Mikul (2011-12)
84 – total tackle points in a career/season – Kody Kelley (2012)
84 – solo tackles in a career – Michael Sandle (2013-15)
84 – tackle points in a career – Mitchell Hunt (2016-18)

Navarre is 65-19 in their last 84 games and have never lost in the series against Booker T. Washington, as they are 6-0.

85 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by irishbillsports

85 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

85 games ago – Navarre 57, Catholic 14 (2015)

Catholic…0 7 0 7 – 14
Navarre…23 13 14 7 – 57

For the second straight game, the Raiders rushing attack topped 400+ yards rushing. Junior RB Michael Carter led the way once again as he rushed for 235 yards on 13 carries, finding the end zone on four different occasions. Hasaan Williams pitched in with two touchdowns of his own.

Sophomore QB Sage Chambers only completed four passes, but two of them went for scores to Octavien Moyer and Michael Sandle.

Xavier Fernandez led the defense with eight tackles and three tackles for loss. Navarre had ten tackles for loss on the night and forced four Catholic turnovers.

85th win in school history – Navarre 35, Choctaw 28 (2013)

Jordan Leggett’s late TD reception gave the Raiders a come from behind victory.

Raiders that have worn #85:
Nick Mortimer – Class of 2003
WR Tommy Schoeneberg – Class of 2006
WR Garrett Casey – Class of 2008
WR Rodney Martin Waits – Class of 2010
WR Tyler Bush – Class of 2012
WR Zack Taylor – Class of 2019
TE Chase Richardson – Class of 2022 – currently at Florida Gulf Coast University – Competitive Cheer
WR Michael Rayborn – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #85:
85 – totals tackles in a season/career – Brian Commissiong (2007)
85 – assisted tackles in a career – Shane McMaster (2008-10)
85 – total tackles in a season – Christian Gill (2013)
85 – total tackle points in a season – Bo Hering (2014)
85 – solo tackles in a season – Christian Caballero (2021)

Navarre is 66-19 in their last 85 games and leads the all-time series against Catholic, 13-8.

86 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

May 31, 2023 by irishbillsports

86 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

86 games ago – Navarre 43, Dothan (AL) 22 (2015)

Navarre…7 10 13 13 – 43
Dothan…0 12 3 7 – 22

This was the first and only trip that the Raiders have taken to Dothan to take on the Wolves. A lightning storm delayed the start of the game, but eventually the game would get underway.

You couldn’t tell that this was the opening game for Navarre’s rushing attack, as they carried the ball 53 times for 481 yards, led by Michael Carter’s 231 yards on 24 carries and 3 TDs. Hasaan Williams added 99 yards on eight carries and a 71-yard TD jaunt. Octavien Moyer and Aaron Mitchell would find the end zone on this night as well.

Mitchell led the Raiders defense with eight solo tackles and Michael Sandle and Ryan Diamco each hauled in an interception in the win.

86th win in school history – Navarre 34, Gulf Breeze 24 (2013)

Raiders defense forced three interceptions and beat Gulf Breeze for the seventh straight time.

Raiders who have worn #86:
Jason Johnston – Class of 2000
K Aaron Brummett – Class of 2007
WR Carter Brasell – Class of 2022
WR Alex Dahlgren – Class of 2024

Statistics that involve #86:
86 – points scored in a season – Patrick Hess (2003)
86 – points scored in a career – Adam Hamilton (2007-08)

Navarre is 67-19 in their last 86 games and leads the overall series against Dothan, 2-0.

87 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by irishbillsports

87 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

87 games ago – Choctaw 35, Navarre 14 (Playoffs – 2014)

Navarre…14 0 0 0 – 14
Choctaw…7 12 0 16 – 35

The night looked promising as the Raiders jumped out to a 14 point lead and lead by seven at the end of the first quarter. But the script that had been written on this night was not to be in their favor.

Choctaw would go on to score the last 35 points in the contest and defeated Navarre for the second time on the season. The Raiders turned the ball over five times on the night (4 interceptions/fumble), which eventually led to their demise.

Navarre was led on defense by Thomas Leggett (19 tackles), Xavier Fernandez (18 tackles), Bo Hering (16 tackles) and Anthony Miller (11 tackles). Dylan Main scored on a blocked punt as well.

87th win in school history – Navarre 24, Milton 17 (Playoffs – 2013)

Navarre…10 7 7 0 – 24
Milton…0 7 7 3 – 17

Raiders that have worn #87:
DB Allen Leonard – Class of 2003
WR Austin Tilghman – Class of 2006
WR Allen Spangler – Class of 2008
WR Tommy Burman – Class of 2009
TE Derek Aloy – Class of 2011
TE Erik Anderson – Class of 2019
TE Braydon Brown – Class of 2024

Statistics that involve #87:
87 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Michael Arnold (2009-10)
87 – assisted tackles in a career – Damontell Thompson (2011-13)
87 – total tackles in a career – Elijah Appel (2011-12)
87 – total tackle points in a season – Christian Gill (2013)

Navarre is 68-19 in their last 87 games and lead the overall series against Choctaw, 9-7.

88 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

May 29, 2023 by irishbillsports

88 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School Football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

88 games ago – Navarre 44, Escambia 30 (Playoffs – 2014)

Navarre…7 0 14 23 – 44
Escambia…14 3 7 6 – 30

The Raiders struggled on the offensive side of the ball in the first half and found themself down by 10 at the half. Not really sure what Coach Walls told them at the intermission, but the offense came out functioning on all cylinders in the second half.

Senior QB Matthew Webb didn’t want this to be his last game in a Raider uniform, as he accounted for five touchdowns (2 passing/3 rushing). Quentin Randolph hauled in both of Webb’s TD passes (43 & 20). On the ground, Webb went for 132 yards on 13 carries and his TD runs were from 1, 55 & 52. Hasaan Williams added a 50-yard TD run as well.

The defense did their part as well, led by Xavier Fernandez (16 tackles, 2 TFL), Thomas Leggett (14 tackles), Anthony Miller (12 tackles, TFL) and Bo Hering (11 tackles, TFL, sack). Kyle Arrasmith added 2 sacks and Luke Morton went 4-4 on XPs.

88th win in school history – Navarre 31, Catholic 21 (2014)

Navarre…0 14 7 10 – 31
Catholic…0 7 7 7 – 21

Raiders who have worn #88:
Earl Alexander – Class of 2000 – currently serving – Lt Col – USAF
WR Ben Munday – Class of 2004
TE/WR Eric Van Buren – Class of 2006
DE Brian Commissiong – Class of 2008
TE Grant Golombeski – Class of 2011
DL Mason Schiewe – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #88:
88 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Rocky Brock (1999-2000)
88 – assisted tackles in a career – Jay Warren (2009-12)
88 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
88.5 – total tackle points in a career – Nolan Garrett (2016-17)
88 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
88 – solo tackles in a season – Josh Carter (2018)
88 – total tackle points in a career – Xayvion Thomas (2018-19)

Navarre is 68-20 in their last 88 games and leads the overall series against Escambia, 7-3.

89 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

May 28, 2023 by irishbillsports

89 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

89 games ago – Navarre 35, Gulf Breeze 0 (2014)

Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 0 – 0 Navarre…14 0 14 7 – 35

Matthew Webb completed 24 of 33 passes for 309 yards and 2 TDs and Michael Carter led the rushing attack with six carries for 85 yards and two scores. Tyrell Courtney added 4 receptions for 108 yards and a TD and Quentin Randolph had 7 receptions and a TD.

Everette Alford and Dylan Main led the defense with 6 tackles each and the Raiders registered five sacks and their second shutout on the season.

89th win in school history – Navarre 42, Wakulla 41 (OT) (2014)

Wakulla – 14 6 7 8 6 – 41
Navarre – 0 9 13 13 7 – 42

Matthew Webb threw for 365 yards and 4 TDs. Octavien Moyer and Caine Adamson also threw a TD pass. Quentin Randolph hauled in 6 receptions for 154 yards and a score and Michael Carter had 6 receptions for 148 yards and 2 TDs.

Raiders that have worn #89:
WR Connor Cordero – Class of 2018

Statistics that involve #89:
89 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Kris Metcalf (2000-02)
89 – solo tackles in a career – T. J. Williams (2003-05)
89 – total tackle points in a career – J. R. Milioti (2004-05)
89.5 – total tackle points in a career – Lee Jones (2015-16)

Navarre is 69-20 in their last 89 games and leads the overall series against Gulf Breeze, 15-9.

90 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

May 27, 2023 by irishbillsports

90 days until kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

90 games ago – Navarre 49, Dothan (AL) 24 (2014)

Dothan…7 3 0 14 – 24
Navarre…14 7 21 7 – 49

After dropping two in a row, the Raiders looked to rebound against the Wolves at home and that they did. Matthew Webb had an efficient night going 13-18 for 143 yards and a TD while connecting with seven different receivers. Michael Carter led the way on the ground with eight carries for 81 yards and 3 TDs. Navarre also received rushing TDs from Hasaan Williams and Derrick Smith.

Sensational sophomores Xavier Fernandez and Bo Hering led the defense with 12 tackles each and a tackle for loss. The Raiders sacked the Wolves QB six times on night, Kyle Arrasmith led the way with three sacks.

Navarre moved to 7-2 on the season.

90th win in school history – Navarre 49, Pace 21 (2014)

Navarre…21 28 0 0 – 49
Pace……14 0 7 0 -21

Matthew Webb passed for 107 yards and 2 TDs and Michael Carter pitched in 112 yards and 2 TDs. Anthony Miller recorded 12 solo tackles, while Tommy Leggett added 12 tackles (6 solo/6 assists).

Raiders that have worn #90:
TE/DE David Maddox – Class of 2004
DL Reggie Stalker – Class of 2007
DL Brian Langston – Class of 2009
DL Zach Smith – Class of 2010
DL Zamir Jones – Class of 2016
P Kyle Hickman – Class of 2018 – played at Huntingdon College (AL)
DL TJ Pemberton – Class of 2021
DL Mack Smith – Class of 2024

Statistics that involve #90:
90 – solo tackles in a career – Devin Colonel (2009-12)
90 – points scored in a season – Chris Williams (2018)
90 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Bailey Huston (2019-20)

Navarre is 70-20 in the their last 90 games and lead the overall series against Dothan, 2-0. They are 7-3 all-time vs. teams from Alabama.

111 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

May 26, 2023 by irishbillsports

111 days to kickoff of the 2023 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will host the Catholic Crusaders on 25 Aug 2023 at the comfy confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

111 games ago – Gainesville 62, Navarre 26 (Playoffs – 2012)

Gainesville…13 15 13 21 – 62
Navarre…0 0 19 7 – 26

The Raiders were looking forward to their first State Final appearance, but unfortunately the Purple Hurricanes were in no mood to oblige. Navarre held Gainesville scoreless through the first 11 minutes of the game, but that’s where the Raiders miscues would give the Hurricanes momentum, and they took full advantage, going to the half up 28-0.

Navarre would cut the lead to 41-26 with a little over 11 minutes to play in the fourth quarter, behind Jay Warren’s 214 yards rushing and 3 TDs. But Gainesville went on to score the last 21 points of the game to end Navarre’s run to the title game.

Even though the outcome of the game was not to Navarre’s liking, they did finish the season at 12-2 (most wins in a season), an 11-game winning streak (school record) and posted their second district title (5-0). In the process, they gave notice to the Panhandle and to the rest of the State that the Raider program was to be reckoned with in the future.

Statistics that involve #111:
111 – total points scored in a career – Kevin Taich (2017-18)
111 – receiving yards in a game – Tyler England – Lincoln (2019)
111 – receiving yards in a game – Terence Marshall – Creekside (2022)

Navarre is 84-27 in their last 111 games and lost the only encounter against the Gainesville Purple Hurricanes.

Helmets are courtesy of FloridaHSFootball.com.