90 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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David Maddox
Reggie Stalker
Zamir Jones
Kyle Hickman
TJ Pemberton
Mack Smith
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

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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.

91 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Blake Wangerin
91 days (13 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.
 
91 games ago – Choctaw 25, Navarre 15 (2014)
 
Navarre…0 0 7 8 – 15
Choctaw…0 12 0 13 – 25
 
This would be the first of two losses against the Indians in 2014. Matthew Webb connected on 23 of 33 passes for 262 yards and a TD. Quentin Randolph produced 9 receptions for 83 yards and a score and Cameron Mayweather added 8 receptions for 81 yards. Derrick Smith led the ground attack with 112 yards on 16 carries.
 
The Raiders just couldn’t overcome four turnovers in the game (3 fumbles/interception). Sophomores Bo Hering and Xavier Fernandez led Navarre’s defense with 16 tackles. Tommy Leggett contributed 11 tackles as well. Fernandez had three tackles for loss and the Raiders got to the QB of four different occasions (Hering, Everette Alford, Tyler Morton & Teddy Harrell).
 
91st win in school history – Navarre 21, Crestview 0 (2014)
 
Navarre…7 14 0 x – 21
Crestview…0 0 0 x – 0
 
The game was shortened by a lightning storm in the third quarter. QB Matthew Webb threw for 172 yards and 2 TDs and Xavier Fernandez led the defense with nine tackles.
 
Raiders that have worn #91:
DL Malachi Sager – Class of 2020 – serving in U.S.M.C.
DL Blake Wangerin – Class of 2023
 
Statistics that involve #91:
91 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Cameron Thomas (2017-18)
91 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Xayvion Thomas (2018-19)
 
Navarre is 71-20 in the their last 91 games and lead the overall series against Choctaw, 9-7.

92 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Brandon Wangerin
92 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.
 
92 games ago – Niceville 35, Navarre 21 (2014)
 
Navarre…0 14 0 7 – 21
Niceville…7 7 7 14 – 35
 
Matthew Webb had another solid night throwing the ball (17-28, 278 yards, 2 TDs), but it was not enough to take down the Eagles on their home turf. Webb’s favorite targets were Tyrell Courtney (4 rec, 116 yards) and Michael Carter (3 rec, 72 yards, 2 TDs).
 
Xavier Fernandez led the defense with 11 tackles, a TFL and a sack and Everette Alford pitched in 10 tackles, a TFL and a caused fumble.
 
The Raiders suffered their first loss of the season and fell to 6-1.
 
92nd win in school history – Navarre 42, Milton 7 (2014)
 
Milton…7 0 0 0 – 7
Navarre…21 14 7 0 – 42
 
Matthew Webb went 10-16 for 152 yards and a TD. Xavier Fernandez led the defense with nine tackles.
 
Raiders who wore #92:
DL Stephen Bates (Class of 2017)
DL Brandon Wangerin (Class of 2020)
DL Skyler Newcomb (Class of 2021)
DL Dayton Anderson (Class of 2024)
 
Statistics that involve #92:
92 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Andre Mahone (2000-02)
92 – solo tackles in a career – Armani Williams (2007-09)
92 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Victor Byers (2009-10)
92 – receptions in a career – Tyler England (2018-19) – 4th All-Time
 
Navarre is 71-21 in their last 92 games and lead the overall series against Niceville, 8-5.

93 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Fashad Woodbury
93 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.
 
93 games ago & 93rd win in school history – Navarre 49, Fort Walton Beach 13 (2014)
 
FWB…6 7 0 0 – 13
Navarre…15 14 20 0 – 49
 
Matthew Webb passed for 128 yards to lead the Raiders offense and five different Raiders found the endzone on the ground (Webb, Michael Carter, Derrick Smith, Tyrell Courtney & TJ Woodberry).
 
In addition, Bo Hering had nine tackles to lead the defense and Dylan Main returned an interception 60 yards for a score. Tevyn Stevenson added the other Raider touchdown on a 80-yard kickoff return.
 
Raiders that have wore #93:
Fashad Woodbury (Class of 2021)
 
Statistics that involve #93:
93 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Chris Wells (1999-2001)
93 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Josh Nicdao (2006-07)
93 – tackle points in a season – Xavier Fernandez (2014)
 
Navarre is 71-22 in their last 93 games and leads the overall series against Fort Walton Beach, 10-6.

94 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Paul Schultz
94 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.
 
94 games ago – Navarre 42, Milton 7 (2014)
 
Milton…7 0 0 0 – 7
Navarre…21 14 7 0 – 42
 
Behind Matthew Webb’s 10-16 passing for 152 yards and a TD, Michael Carter’s 85 yards rushing and 2 TDs and Derick Smith’s two receptions for 72 yards, the Raiders were able to score early and often against their Santa Rosa County foe.
 
A running clock ensued in the third and the Navarre defense was able to stymy the Panthers offensive attack and caused five turnovers in the game. Xavier Fernandez produced nine tackles and a sack on the night and Luke Morton was 6-6 on XPs.
 
94th win in school history – Navarre 49, Dothan (AL) 24 (2014)
 
Dothan…7 3 0 14 – 24
Navarre..14 7 21 7 – 49
 
1st Qtr
11:33 – 59-yard run, Isaiah Long, Evan Hogan kick (Dothan)
7:27 – 7-yard run, Michael Carter, Luke Morton kick (Navarre)
1:26 – 1-yard run, Derrick Smith, Morton kick (Navarre)
2nd Qtr
8:04 – Hogan, 35 yard FG (Dothan)
3:25 – recovered block punt in end zone, Tevyn Stevenson, Morton kick (Navarre)
3rd Qtr
6:49 – 6-yard run, Carter, Morton kick (Navarre)
3:33 – 8-yard pass, Jordan Ewing from Matthew Webb, Morton kick (Navarre)
1:56 – 40-yard run, Carter, Morton kick (Navarre)
4th Qtr
4:45 – 2-yard run, Deion Dozier, Hogan kick (Dothan)
3:03 – 48-yard run, Hasaan Williams, Morton kick (Navarre)
:01.7 – 7-yard pass, Brandon Helms from Cooper Sellers, Hogan kick (Dothan)
 
Raiders that wore #94:
DL Isaac McCoy (Class of 2017)
DL Paul Schultz (Class of 2020)
DL Levron McKinnie (Class of 2023) – transferred after junior season

Statistics that involve #94:
94 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Howie Walker (2013)
 
Navarre is 72-22 in their last 94 games and lead the all-time series against Milton, 13-9.

95 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Alex Gilchrist
Shane Bristol
95 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.
 
95 games ago – Navarre 21, Crestview 0 (2014)
 
Navarre…7 14 0 x – 21
Crestview…0 0 0 x – 0
 
Mother Nature got the best of this night. In the third quarter, with the Raiders up 21-0, a lightning storm struck the Crestview area and sent everyone home early.
 
Matthew Webb was impressive in two plus quarters as he went 11-16, for 172 yards and 2 TDs, as well as rushing eight times for 70 yards. Michael Carter added 78 yards rushing to lead the Raider ground attack. Quentin Randolph led all receivers with 61 yards on two receptions. Xavier Fernandez led the defense with 9 tackles.
 
95th win in school history – Navarre 35, Gulf Breeze 0 (2014)
 
Navarre…14 0 14 7 – 35
Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 0 – 0
 
Matthew Webb passed for 309 yards and 2 TDs and Tyrell Courtney pitched in with four receptions for 104 yards and a score in the win. The Raider defense held the Dolphins to 152 yards of total offense on the night (151 yards passing/1 yard rushing).
 
Raiders that wore #95:
DL Alex Gilchrist (Class of 2019) – went to Culver-Stockton
LB Shane Bristol (Class of 2021)
DL Demarcus Taylor (Class of 2022)
 
Statistics that involve #95:
95 – total tackle points in a career – Frank Willis (1999-2001)
95 – solo tackles in a career – Brandon Williams (2001-03)
95.5 – total tackle points in a career – Justin Guilmette (2002-04)
 
Navarre is 73-22 in their last 95 games and lead the all-time series against Crestview, 12-7.

96 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Jacobi Smith
Nick Ducati
96 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.
 
96 games ago – Navarre 49, Pace 21 (2014)
 
Navarre…21 28 0 0 – 49
Pace…14 0 7 0 – 21
 
QB Matthew Webb only completed four passes in the game, but two of them went for scores (Quentin Randolph/TJ Woodberry) and RB Michael Carter found the endzone on two of his four carries en route to a 112 yard performance. Michael Sandle returned a punt for a TD and Luke Morton converted on all seven of his extra points in the route.
 
96th win in school history – Navarre 44, Escambia 30 (Playoffs – 2014)
 
Raiders fell behind 17-7 at the half, then outscored the Gators in the second half, 37-13. Matthew Webb threw for 183 yards and two TDs and also contributed 132 yards rushing on 13 carries and three scores. Xavier Fernandez led the defense with 16 tackles.
 
Raiders that wore #96:
DL Jacobi Smith (Class of 2019)
DL Nick Ducati (Class of 2022)
DL Marquise Taylor (Class of 2025)
 
Statistics that involve #96:
96.5 – total tackle points in a career – Virgilio Hunter (2010-11)
96 – total tackle points in a career – Ronnie Wesson (2006-08)
96 – solo tackles in a career – Demetrius Brown (2010-11)
96 – solo tackles in a career – Johnny Robinson-Pettus (2010-12)
96 – points scored in a season – Hasaan Williams (2015)
96 – total tackles (solo/assists) – Grady Kelly (2018) – on top of that he contributed 25 sacks and 35 tackles for loss.
96 – points scored in a career – Jaden Rivera (2019-20)
96.5 – total tackle points in a season – Devin Wright (2021)
 
Navarre is 74-22 in their last 96 games and leads the overall series over Pace, 14-7.

97 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Chandler Mapoles
Mitchell Hunt
Jordan Moon
Elijah Kuiper
97 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.
 
97 games ago – Navarre 42, Wakulla 41 OT (2014)
 
Wakulla…14 6 7 8 6 – 41
Navarre…0 9 13 13 7 – 42
 
On a night when the Raiders ground attack was pretty much nonexistent, they only trailed at the half, 20-9. So, Navarre headed to the locker room and knew it was time to change up the game plan.
 
As for the War Eagles, future Florida Gator QB Feleipe Franks finished the night, 13-26 passing for 266 yards & four TDs. His favorite target was future FSU WR, Keith Gavin (5 rec, 127 yards, 2 TDs). Wakulla also managed to rush for 219 yards.
 
Navarre went to air for a school record 472 yards from three different individuals; Matthew Webb (24-46, 378 yards, 4 TDs), Octavien Moyer (1-1, 80 yards, TD) & Caine Adamson (1-1, 10 yards, TD). They fought and clawed their way back and tied the game at 35, sending it to overtime.
 
The Raiders scored in the first overtime and converted the extra point. The War Eagles scored as well, but instead of going for the tie, the War Eagles coaching staff decided to go for two and the win. Franks called his own number, but the Raiders defense stuffed him just short of the goal line for the win.
 
Thomas Leggett led the Raiders defense with 10 tackles and an interception on the night. Levonte Geisser had a pick as well.
 
97th win in school history – Navarre 43, Dothan 22 (2015)
 
Navarre…7 10 13 13 – 43
Dothan…0 12 3 7 – 22
 
RB Michael Carter finished the night with 231 yards on 24 carries and 3 TDs.
 
Raiders that wore #97:
DL Chandler Mapoles (Class of 2016)
DL Mitchell Hunt (Class of 2019) – currently at Harding University
OL/DL Jordan Moon (Class of 2021) – FHSAA Weightlifting Champion
TE Elijah Kuiper (Class of 2023)
 
Statistics that involve #97:
97 – receptions in a career – Chris Weaver (2005-07) – 4th All-Time
97 – solo tackles in a career – Spencer Clark (2000-03)
97 – solo tackles in a career – Conner Bryan (2002-04)
97 – solo tackles in a career – Shane McMaster (2008-10)
97 – tackle points in a career – Nolan Lematrie (2009-10)
97 – tackle points in a season – Joshua Carter (2017)
97 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Jeffery Mattox (2018-19)
 
Navarre is 75-22 in their last 97 games and is tied in the series with Wakulla at 1-1.

98 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

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Michael Carter
98 days (14 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.
 
98 games ago – Navarre 31, Catholic 21 (2014)
 
Navarre…0 14 7 10 – 31
Catholic…0 7 7 7 – 21
 
Sophomore RB Michael Carter rushed for 155 yards on 18 carries and found the endzone twice. QB Matthew Webb completed 8-14 passes for 118 yards and two scores.
 
98th win in school history – Navarre 57, Catholic 14 (2015)
 
Catholic…0 7 0 7 – 14
Navarre…23 13 14 7 – 57
 
Junior RB Michael Carter had 13 carries for 235 yards and 4 TDs in the blowout win over the Crusaders.
 
No players have wore #98 on varsity for Navarre.
 
Statistics that involve #98:
98 – total tackle points in a career – Michael Hagewood (2005-06)
98 – total tackle points in a career – Walter Hill (2007-08)
 
Navarre is 76-22 in their last 98 games and leads the overall series against Catholic, 13-8.