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39 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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39 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The island grows closer with every step.
The pressure is beginning to rise.
The mission is becoming clearer.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has taken us…
 
39 games ago – Navarre 38, Tate 20 (2022)
 
Navarre…7 0 28 3 – 38
Tate…0 8 6 6 – 20
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister (8-15, 140 yards, TD); Eddie Love Jr (13 carries, 197 yards, 2 TDs)
Defense – Dwayne Clark Jr (10 tackles, TFL, 1/2 sack)
Special Teams – Taylor Gardner (3-3 XPs, 40-yard FG)
 
39th win in school history – Navarre 21, Crestview 7 (2006)
 
The Raiders (7-2) won their fifth straight game and recorded their seventh win of the season; both are school records at this time in Navarre history. With the win, this catapulted the Raiders into their first ever State Playoff appearance.
 
Raiders that have worn #39
Elijah Sylvester – Class of 2018
Elijah Thompson – Class of 2024
 
Statistics that involve #39
39 – assisted tackles in a season – Thomas Leggett (2014)
39 – solo tackles in a season – Dylan Main (2014)
39 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Kyle Arrasmith (2014)
39 – assisted tackles in a career – Tyler Morton (2014-15)
39 – points scored in a season – Octavien Moyer (2015)
39 – assisted tackles in a career – Mitchell Hunt (2016-18)
39 – receptions in a season – Dante Wright (2017)
39 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Xayvion Thomas (2019)
39 – total tackle points in a season – Derek Percivalle (2021)
39 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Chase Marsh (2022)
 
Navarre is 17-22 in their last 39 games.

40 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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40 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The destination is drawing near.
The crew is growing anxious for landfall.
No rest for the weary.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has taken us…
 
40 games ago – Navarre 37, Rickards 6 (2022)
 
A steady rain fell on this Tallahassee night, but that would not stop the Raiders from dominating on the blue turf.
 
Navarre…7 24 6 0 – 37
Rickards…0 0 6 0 – 6
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister (8-14, 139 yards, 3 TDs); Eddie Love Jr (22 carries, 96 yards, TD;) Jadon Reese (2 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TDs)
Defense – Joshua Wilson (6 tackles); Dwayne Clark Jr (15-yard fumble return, TD)
Special Teams – Taylor Gardner (4-4 XPs, 1-1 FGs, 35 yards)
 
40th win in school history – Navarre 28, Rutherford 0 (2007)
 
Rutherford…0 0 0 0 – 0
Navarre…14 7 0 7 – 28
 
The Raiders defense held the Rams offense to 164 total yards (99 passing/65 rushing) in the opening game of the 2007 season.
 
Raiders that have worn #40
Nick Gill – Class of 2016 – played in 2013 – U.S. Air Force
Dylon Pittman – Class of 2017
Joshua Erlemann – Class of 2019
Jaden Moon – Class of 2022
Jon Bessillieu – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #40
40 – assisted tackles in a season – Marcus Mays (2013)
40 – extra points made in a season – Brady Hammel (2015)
40 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Caleb Dale (2015)
40 – tackle points in a season – Charlie Alevras (2016)
40 – assisted tackles in a season – Cade Taylor (2017
40 – receptions in a season – Dante Wright (2018)
40 – tackle points in a season – Jaden Rivera (2019)
40 – solo tackles in a season – Connor Black (2022)
40 – passing attempts in a game – Hunter Pfeister (2022)
40 – assisted tackles in a season – Vinny Villanova (2023)
40 – assisted tackles in a season – Bryce Wheeler (2024)
40.5 – tackle points in a season – Cooper Black (2024)
40 – total tackles (solo/assist) – Isaia Kisena (2025)
 
Navarre has scored 40 points in a game on two occasions:
2016 – Navarre 40, Escambia 35 (Playoffs)
2018 – Navarre 40, Gulf Breeze 12
 
Navarre is 18-22 in their last 40 games.

41 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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41 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The destination is in the distance.
The hard work continues to be put in.
It’s up to each of us to do our part.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has taken us…
 
41 games ago – Pine Forest 39, Navarre 9 (2022)
 
Pine Forest…20 6 6 7 – 39
Navarre…6 3 0 0 – 9
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister (7-13, 83 yards);. James Clark (5-9, 75 yards); Jadon Reese (3 receptions, 54 yards); Eddie Love (13 carries, 57 yards)
Defense – Chase Marsh (7 tackles)
 
41st win in school history – Navarre 51, West Florida 14 (2007)
 
WRs Chris Weaver and Kyle Irby were QB Austin Grimm’s primary targets in 2007. Kyle went on to play at Brevard College (NC) and Georgia State University (GA). Chris still holds the Navarre record for most receiving yards in a season (973), receptions in a season (67) and receptions in a game (13); all accomplished in 2007.
 
Raiders that have worn #41
Peyton Law – Class of 2019
Alex Woodall – Class of 2022
Brady Thiessen – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #41
41 – receptions in a career – Andre Mahone (2001-02)
41 – receptions in a season – Donte’ Rome (2006)
41 – assisted tackles in a career – Eugene Robinson (2007-09)
41 – solo tackles in a career – Dylan Main (2013-14)
41.5 – tackle points in a season – Kyle Arrasmith (2014)
41 – assisted tackles in a season – Josh Carter (2016)
41 – rushing TDs in a season – Michael Carter (2016) – School Record
41 – receptions in a season – Jordan Williams (2016)
41 – tackle points in a season – Mitchell Hunt (2017)
41 – receptions in a season – Tyler England (2018)
41 – assisted tackles in a season – Jeffery Mattox (2019)
41.5 – tackle points in a season – Kobe Johnson (2019)
41.5 – tackle points in a season – Lemuel Wilson (2021)
41 – touchdown passes in a career – Hunter Pfeister – School Record
 
The Raiders have scored 41 points in a game seven times.
 
Navarre is 19-22 in their last 41 games.

42 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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42 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The destination off in the distance.
The waters remain calm.
The standard has already been established–it’s time to live up to it.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
42 games ago – Navarre 47, Fort Walton Beach 7 (2022)
 
Navarre…14 17 9 7 – 47
Fort Walton Beach…0 0 0 7 – 7
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister (11-16, 162 yards, 3 TDs); Eddie Love (19 carries, 130 yards, TD); Jadon Reese (6 receptions, 104 yards, 3 TDs)
Defense – Joshua Wilson (7 tackles); Zavier Hamilton (7 tackles)
Special Teams – Taylor Gardner (4-5 XPs, 2-2 FGs, 46 & 22)
 
42nd win in school history – Navarre 38, Catholic 28 (2007)
 
The Raiders (3-0) returned home with a victory against the Crusaders. QB Austin Grimm set the Navarre season record in 2007 with 2,517 yards passing (which still stands today as the single-season record) and finished his high school career with 4,087 yards; which currently stands fourth overall in school history behind Matthew Webb, Hunter Pfeister and Marlon Courtney III.
 
Raiders that have worn #42
Kevin Moore – Class of 2001
John Crossley – Class of 2005
Christian Ewing – Class of 2008
Aaron Farrill – Class of 2010 – U.S. Air Force
Connor Brantley – Class of 2012
Jeffery Mattox – Class of 2020 – University of West Florida
Roan Strom – Class of 2026 – FHSAA State Weightlifting Runner-up
 
Statistics that involve #42
42 – rushing TDs in a career – Dwayne Carter (2009-11) – 2nd All-Time
42 – receptions in a career – Cam Mayweather (2013-14)
42 – solo tackles in a season – Anthony Miller (2014)
42 – points scored in a season – Derrick Smith (2014)
42 – points scored in a game – Michael Carter (2016) – Navarre Record
42 – solo tackles in a season – Josh Carter (2016)
42 – points scored in a season – Josh Carter (2016)
42 – tackle points in a season – Nolan Garrett (2016)
42 – assisted tackles in a season – Charlie Alevras (2016)
42 – solo tackles in a season – Matthew Downey (2017)
42 – total tackles in a career – Alex Gilchrist (2017-18)
42 – tackles for loss in a career – Josh Carter (2015-18) – Navarre Record
42 – solo tackles in a career – Jeffery Mattox (2018-19)
42 – points scored in a season – Quinn Caballero (2018)
42.5 – tackle points in a season – Tyler England (2019)
42 – points scored in a season – Trent Hall (2020)
42 – total tackles in a season – Landon Mentzler (2022)
42 – solo tackles in a season – Darius Cunningham (2023)
42 – tackle points in a season – Tristan Ferrara (2023)
42 – solo tackles in a season – Jacob Bishop (2025)
42.5 – tackle points in a season – Brayden Thiessen (2025)
 
The Raiders have scored 42 points in a game on 15 different occasions.
 
Navarre is 19-23 in their last 42 games.

43 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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43 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The destination is beginning to come into view.
The course has been set.
Now is not the time to get complacent.
 
Let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
43 games ago – Gulf Breeze 38, Navarre 26 (2021)
 
Gulf Breeze…0 21 0 17 – 38
Navarre…7 0 6 13 – 26
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister (25-35, 292 yards, 2 TDs); Derek Percivalle (10 receptions, 104 yards, TD); Terence Marshall (5 receptions, 91 yards, TD)
Defense – Devin Wright (14 tackles, FR); Hunter Crowder (12 tackles); Christian Caballero (10 tackles)
Special Teams – Terence Marshall (94-yard KO return, TD)
 
43rd win in school history – Navarre 42, Mosley 35 (2007)
 
Navarre secured their fourth straight win to start the season (first time in school history). This was the first meeting ever between these two teams.
 
Raiders that have worn #43
Josh Johnston – Class of 2004
Ryan Daeges – Class of 2017
Michael Smith – Class of 2018
Logan Collinsworth – Class of 2021
Jonathan Brogan – Class of 2023
Brody Byrd-Delgatti – Class of 2026
 
Statistics that involve #43
43 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Kevin Cohan (2013)
43 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Michael Sandle (2014)
43 – points scored in a game against Dothan (Week 1 – 2015)
43 – tackle points in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2015)
43 – tackles for loss (25) & sacks (18) in a career – Xavier Fernandez (2014-16)
43 – solo tackles in a season – Bailey Huston (2019)
43 – assisted tackles in a season – Hunter Crowder (2021)
43 – solo tackles in a season – Joshua Wilson (2023)
 
Navarre is 20-23 in their last 43 games.

44 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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44 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Some days in a journey call for celebration, others call for reflection.
Today, we simply remember a teammate who wore the maroon and black.
Forever a Raider.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey takes us…
 
44 games ago – Navarre 29, Crestview 22 (2021)
 
Crestview…6 3 7 6 – 22
Navarre…7 8 0 14 – 29
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister (11-20, 96 yards, TD); Chris Decorte (13 carries, 94 yards, TD
Defense – Devin Wright (18 tackles, 2 TFL); Christian Caballero (18 tackles, 2 CF, TFL); Hunter Crowder (16 tackles); Connor Black (15 tackles)
 
44th win in school history – Navarre 26, Choctaw 24 (2007)
 
The Raiders rebounded after a tough loss on the road to Fort Walton Beach Vikings to beat Choctaw and improve to 5-1 on the season.
 
Raiders that have worn #44
Matt Stephens – Class of 2000 – first graduating class
John Alexander – Class of 2003
John Hermance – Class of 2007
Trey Palombo – Class of 2009
Devin Colonel – Class of 2013 – passed away in 2022
Caleb Dale – Class of 2018 – Samford University (AL)
Wyatt Bucey – Class of 2021
Jacob Herrera – Class of 2023
Jason Lutte – Class of 2026
 
Statistics that involve #44
44 – assisted tackles in a career – T. J. Williams (2003-05)
44 – receptions in a season – Kyle Irby (2007)
44 – assisted tackles in a career – Nolan Lemaitre (2009-10)
44.5 – tackle points in a season – Royce Thomas (2016)
44 – solo tackles in a season – Dante Wright (2017)
44 – completions in a season – Hunter Pfeister (2021)
44 – receptions in a season – Jadon Reese (2022)
44 – solo tackles in a season – Marquez White (2023)
44 – points scored in a season – Nate Hanson (2023)
44 – solo tackles in a season – EZ Gaska (2024)
44 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Curtis Sanders (2024)
44 – tackle points in a season – Landon Johns (2025)
 
Navarre is 20-24 in their last 44 games.

45 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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45 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The destination is coming into view.
The course has been set.
It’s time to keep moving forward…one day at a time.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey takes us…
 
45 games ago – Niceville 31, Navarre 9 (2021)
 
Navarre…0 9 0 0 – 9
Niceville…14 0 3 14 – 31
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Kyle Chambers (10-19, 131 yards, 19 carries, 86 yards, TD); Terence Marshall (2 receptions, 75 yards)
Defense – Christian Caballero (14 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 CF); Hunter Crowder (12 tackles, TFL, FR); Devin Wright (11 tackles;) Derek Percivalle (11 tackles, 2 TFL)
 
45th win in school history – Navarre 42, Crestview 23 (2007)
 
Raiders got back to their winning ways at home and finished the 2007 home schedule with a 5-1 record. Navarre would not have much time to enjoy this win over the Bulldogs, as they had a Monday night make-up game against QB Dustin Land and the Milton Panthers.
 
Raiders that have worn #45
Kris Phelps – Class of 2001
Josh Livingston – Class of 2003
Jeff Elliott – Class of 2008
Walter Hill – Class of 2009
Michael Arnold – Class of 2011
Troy Moxley – Class of 2021
 
Statistics that involve #45
45 – points scored against West Florida (2006)
45 – assisted tackles in a season – Robert Roux (2007)
45 – receptions in a season – Jordan Leggett (2011)
45 – solo tackles in a season – Damontell Thompson (2012)
45 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Michael Sandle (2013)
45 – assisted tackles in a career – Tommy Leggett (2014-15)
45 – touchdowns scored in a season – Michael Carter (2016) – School Record
45 – solo tackles in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2016)
45 – tackle points in a season – Marc Struck (2016)
45 – assisted tackles in a career – Jordan Jefferson (2017-18)
45 – receptions in a season – Derek Percivalle (2021)
45 – assisted tackles in a season – Devin Wright (2021)
45 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Trey Bragg (2022)
45 – solo tackles in a season – Matthew Lee (2025)
 
Navarre is 21-24 in their last 45 games.

46 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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46 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The destination is beginning to come into view…
That destination is Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
But, there’s still work to be done.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey takes us…
 
36 games ago – Navarre 41, Pace 34 (2021)
 
Navarre…6 27 0 8 – 41
Pace…7 0 13 14 – 34
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Kyle Chambers (11-16, 270 yards, 3 TDs, 10 carries, 115 yards, 2 TDs); Terence Marshall (2 receptions, 146 yards, 2 TDs); Derek Percivalle (8 receptions, 110 yards)
Defense – Christian Caballero (30 tackles – School Record, 22 solo/8 assists, 2 TFL); Connor Black (11 tackles); Derek Percivalle (11 tackles)
 
46th win in school history – Navarre 35, Gulf Breeze 14 (2007)
 
Navarre scored four touchdowns on plays of 20 yards or more. This was the last win for Head Coach Larry Olson, finishing off a six-year stint as the Raiders head coach at 30-29. He led Navarre to their first two playoff appearances (2006 & 2007) in school history.
 
Raiders that have worn #46
DB James McCloskey – Class of 2015
RB Ameer Rustom – Class of 2023 – Mars Hill University (Weightlifting)
 
Statistics that involve #46
46 – assisted tackles in a career – Lloyd Heflin (1999-2000)
46 – tackle points in a season – Jacob Kendall (2013)
46 – pass attempts in a game – Matthew Webb (2014) – School Record
46 – assisted tackles in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
46.5 – tackles points in a season – Ryan Diamco (2015)
46 – solo tackles in a season – Tyson Brown (2016)
46 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2017)
46.5 – tackle points in a season – Nolan Garrett (2017)
46.5 – tackle points in a season – Matthew Downey (2018)
46 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Connor Eastwood (2019-20)
46 – solo tackles in a season – Connor Black (2023)
46 – tackle points in a season – Braxton Barr (2024)
 
Navarre is 21-25 in their last 46 games.

47 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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47 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Everyone honored today once stood where the next generation stands now.
The dream isn’t waiting to be found–it’s waiting to be earned.
Forty-seven days until another chapter begins.

Now, let’s chart where the journey has already taken us…

47 games ago – Mosley 30, Navarre 7 (2021)
 
Mosley…7 14 7 2 – 30
Navarre…7 0 0 0 – 7
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Kyle Chambers (7-19, 72 yards, 18 carries, 86 yards, TD)
Defense – Hunter Crowder (15 tackles, CF); Devin Wright (13 tackles); Christian Caballero (12 tackles)
 
47th win in school history – Navarre 20, West Florida 3 (2008)
 
West Florida…3 0 0 0 – 3
Navarre…0 20 0 0 – 20
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Andrew Velasquez (14-20, 236 yards, 2 TDs); Michael Pettus (5 receptions, 89 yards, 10 carries, 57 yards)
Defense – Ronnie Wesson (11 tackles); Adam Hamilton (10 solo tackles); Tre’von Allen (10 tackles)
 
Raiders that have worn #47
Brandon Wilhelm – Class of 2017
Dusty Rogers – Class of 2017 – didn’t play Senior season – played baseball at Waldorf College (IA)
Alex Minisall – Class of 2023
Caden Nutt – Class of 2024
Ben Buttelyoun – Class of 2026
John Del Valle – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #47
47 – touchdowns scored in a career – Dwayne Carter (2009-11)
47 – tackle points in a season – Marcus Mays (2013)
47 – receptions in a season – Blake Malter (2013)
47 – solo tackles in a season – Will Robinson-Pettus (2013)
47 – solo tackles in a season – Christian Gill (2013)
47 – tackle points in a season – Matthew Downey (2017)
47 – solo tackles in a season – Joshua Wilson (2022)
47 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Cooper Black (2024)
47 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Bryce Moore (2024)
47 – solo tackles in a season – Zeke Burgess (2025)
 
Navarre is 22-25 in their last 47 games.

48 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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48 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
The countdown continues…the standard advances.
One brotherhood…One mission.
The pursuit of greatness.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
48 games ago – Navarre 24, Leon 14 (2021)
 
Navarre…14 0 10 0 – 24
Leon…0 7 0 7 – 14
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Kyle Chambers (14-21, 226 yards, 2 TDs, 8 carries, 86 yards, TD); Terence Marshall (7 receptions, 149 yards, TD)
Defense – Devin Wright (14 tackles, TFL, QBH); Hunter Crowder (14 tackles); Christian Caballero (10 tackles, sack, TFL)
Special Teams – Taylor Gardner (1-1 FGs – 28 yards); Devin Wright (3-3 XPs)
 
48th win in school history – Navarre 28, Milton 7 (2008)
 
The Raiders recorded their second win on the season and improved their record to 2-2.
 
Raiders that have worn #48
Chris Day – Class of 2004
Mike Hagewood – Class of 2007 – Cumberland University (TN)
Keith Munday – Class of 2008
Matt Burrell – Class of 2010
Damontell Thompson – Class of 2014
Isaiah Heyward – Class of 2019
Cade Fugate – Class of 2026
 
Statistics that involve #48
48 – solo tackles in a career – Andre Mahone (2000-02)
48 – assisted tackles in a career – Chris Anderson (2008-10)
48 – solo tackles in a career – Howie Walker (2012-13)
48 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Jacob Kendall (2013)
48 – extra points made in a season – Luke Morton (2014)
48 – points scored in a season – Matthew Webb (2014)
48 – assisted tackles in a season – Bo Hering (2014)
48 – total assisted tackles in a career – Charlie Alevras (2015-16)
48 – points scored in a season – Caine Adamson (2016)
48 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Matthew Downey (2017)
48 – tackle points in a season – Cameron Thomas (2017)
48 – tackle points in a season – Grady Kelly (2020)
48 – points scored in a season – Terence Marshall (2022)
48 – solo tackles in a season – Andre Spence (2022)
48 – tackle points in a season – Connor Black (2022)
48 – points scored in a season – Hunter Pfeister (2023)
48 – total assists in a career – EZ Gaska (2023-24)
48 – receptions in a season – Marquez White (2025)
 
Navarre is 22 -26 in their last 48 games.