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Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 9 days

December 10, 2024August 12, 2020 by irishbillsports

9 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

9 games ago – Navarre 34, Pace 0 (2019)

Box Score

Pace……0 0 0 0 – 0

Navarre…13 14 7 0 – 34

The Raiders (2-0) got the scoring started at 6:35 of the first quarter when Jaydin Antonio found the end zone on a 26-yard run. Then, Marlon Courtney III connected with Gabe Davis on a 44-yard scoring strike…13-0 after one.

At 9:07 of the second quarter, Isaiah Miller scored his first Raider touchdown on a 6-yard run. With seven seconds left in the half, Trent Hall hauled in a 29-yard touchdown pass from Courtney to complete the first half scoring…27-0 Navarre.

On the Raiders first possession of the second half, Antonio scored his second rushing touchdown of the night, this one from 24 yards out to end the scoring on the night.

Courtney went 13-20 for 189 yards and two touchdowns. Tyler England led the receiving core with nine receptions for 75 yards and Antonio led the ground attack with 92 yards on 11 carries and two touchdowns.

Navarre’s defense stepped up and held Pace to 175 yards of total offense, to include only 65 yards on 48 carries (1.4 yards per carry). Devin Wright and Nate Hering led the defense with 10 tackles each (5 solo/5 assists/2 TFL) and the Raiders had 18 tackles for loss in the game led by Paul Schultz with four. Grady Kelly registered three of Navarre’s seven sacks.

Raiders who wore #9:

Tim Seay – Class of 2002

Matt Jahil – Class of 2006

Michael Pettus – Class of 2010

Dusty Jones – Class of 2012 – played baseball at LBW (AL)

Matt Privette – Class of 2013

Cameron Mayweather – Class of 2015 – played at Moorpark College (CA)

Robert Waltman – Class of 2016

Josh Doxey- Class of 2017

Devon Stotts – Class of 2018

Gabe Apongan – Class of 2020

9 – receiving touchdowns in a career – Chris Weaver (2005-07)

9 – receiving touchdowns in a season – Brad Leggett (2011)

9 – receptions in a game – Brad Leggett (twice in 2011)

9 – receptions in a game – Quentin Randolph (2014)

9 – interceptions in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)

9 – receptions in a game – Tyler England (2019)

Navarre is 5-4 in their last nine games and leads the series against Pace, 11-7.

Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 10 days

August 11, 2020 by irishbillsports

10 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

10 games ago – Navarre 28. Gulf Breeze 21 (2019)

Box Score
Gulf Breeze…7 7 0 7 – 21
Navarre…..14 7 7 0 – 28

The Raiders (1-0) knocked off their Santa Rosa county foe for the 12th time in 13 tries, after dropping 7 of the first 8 games played in the series. On Navarre’s first drive of the season, Marlon Courtney III capped it off with a 20-yard pass to Jaydin Antonio. The Dolphins tied things with 3:38 to go in the quarter on a 2-yard run by Ryland McCurdy. The Raiders would answer right back as Courtney’s legs would get him in the end zone on a 16-yard scamper….14-7 after one.

Both teams would add rushing touchdowns in the second quarter. Courtney with his second rushing touchdown of the night and the Dolphins via Derek Nelsen’s 14-yard run. Navarre went on to score the only touchdown of the third quarter as Courtney connected with Tyler England on a 21-yard pass…28-14 Raiders.

McCurdy would add his second touchdown of the night on a 4-yard run at 8:30 of the fourth, but that would be as close as the Dolphins would get.

Courtney went 9-14 for 132 yards and two scores. Tyler England hauled in three receptions for 74 yards and Antonio pitched in two receptions for 56 yards. Antonio led the way on the ground with 70 yards on 15 carries.

The defense was led by Jeffery Mattox with 12 tackles (5 solo/7 assists), Mekhi Domino with 10 tackles (7 solo/3 assists/TFL) and Grady Kelly with 10 tackles (7 solo/3 assists/TFL). Jaden Rivera and Nate Hering had a sack each and Trent Hall had an interception and a fumble recovery.

Raiders who wore #10:
QB Zack Cook – Class of 2002
QB Austin Grimm – Class of 2008
QB Andrew Velasquez – Class of 2010
WR Ian Lockwood – Class of 2011

The #10 was retired in 2011 to honor Ian after his passing on 28 Jan 2011. “Live for the day, fight for tomorrow, Live Strong”.

10 – sacks in a career – Eugene Robinson (2007-09)
10 – sacks in a season – Victor Byers (2010)
10 – sacks in a career – Victor Byers (2009-10)
10 – sacks in a career – Bo Hering (2014-16)
10 – wins over an opponent – Crestview
10 – points scored in a game – 4 times (1998-present)

Navarre is 6-4 in their last 10 games and leads the series against Gulf Breeze, 13-8.

Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 11 days

December 10, 2024August 10, 2020 by irishbillsports

11 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

11 games ago – Crestview 49, Navarre 27 (2018) – Playoffs

Box Score

Crestview…7 0 14 28 – 49

Navarre…..13 0 14 0 – 27

The Raiders (11-2) last encounter in 2018 with the Bulldogs was an instant classic as they came back from a 28-0 deficit at the half to win in overtime. Things were looking favorable for Navarre on this night as well; that was until ole Uncle Mo reared his ugly head in the fourth quarter and Crestview ran off 28 straight points for the win and the Region 1 Title.

Marlon Courtney III got the scoring underway with a 3-yard run at 7:32 of the first. Then one series later, Chris Williams went in from 23 yards out to make it 13-0. The Bulldogs would get on the board at 1:36 as John Gillis connected with Jaden Voisin on a 35-yard scoring play…13-7 after one.

After a scoreless second quarter, Crestview would take their first lead on a 2-yard run by Jay Stanton, the first of his five touchdowns on the night at the 10:38 mark of the third. The Raiders bounced back as Courtney found Tyler England on a 33-yard pass play and went back on top 19-14. Stanton would score his second, this one on a 3-yard run at 6:26. Navarre would get the last touchdown of the third when Courtney hit Quinn Caballero on a 5-yard touchdown…Raiders up 27-21.

Three more touchdown runs by Stanton (6, 1, 26) and Jaden Voisin’s second touchdown reception (14) of the night sealed the victory for Crestview and sent them to the Class 7A State Semifinals.

Courtney completed 9-18 for 185 yards, and a touchdown. England had four receptions for 71 yards, Dante Wright had two for 63 yards and Caballero with five receptions for 61 yards. Chris Williams finished the night with 81 yards on 18 carries and a score.

Josh Carter finished his career as Navarre’s all-time leading tackler (334 tackle points) with 17 tackles (11 solo/6 assists) and Isaiah Heyward added 7 tackles (6 solo/assist).

Raiders who wore #11:

WR Lucas Willoughby – Class of 2003

QB Jeff VanCamp – Class of 2006 – played at Florida Atlantic

DB Steve Williams – Class of 2008

WR Will Posey – Class of 2011

QB Randal Spain – Class of 2012

WR Alex Eastwood – Class of 2013

DE/TE Kyle Arrasmith – Class of 2015 – played at Kennesaw State

K Brady Hammel – Class of 2016 – played at Shorter University and Miles College

WR Collin Gilmore – Class of 2017

WR Ben Hamilton – Class of 2018

Current Raider wearing #11:

WR Tim Brewer – Class of 2021

11 – tackles for loss in a career – Justin Guilmette (2003-04)

11 – tackles for loss in a career – T.J. Williams (2004-05)

11 – tackles for loss in a career – Eugene Robinson (2007-09)

11 – sacks in a career – Chris Anderson (2008-10)

11 – interceptions in a career – Nick Benton (2010-12) – Navarre Record

11 – sacks in a career – Kyle Arrasmith (2013-14)

11 – receptions in a game – Quentin Randolph (2014) – 2nd all-time

11 – interceptions in a career – Michael Sandle (2013-15) – Navarre Record

11 – sacks in a season – Josh Carter (2016)

11 – caused fumbles in a career – Josh Carter (2015-18) – Navarre Record

11 – tackles for loss in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2019)

11 – tackles for loss in a season – Grady Kelly (2019)

11 – playoff wins – Jay Walls (2012-present)

Navarre Raider Class of 2019:

3 – Chris Williams – RB

4 – Joshua Carter – LB/RB

5 – Dante Wright – WR/DB

7 – Garon Finley – QB

8 – Nathan Crews – DB

12 – Evan Gourley – DB

14 – Quinn Caballero – WR/DB

15 – Zach Simpson – WR

16 – Kevin Taich – K

17 – Anthony Brockum – WR

26 – Cameron Thomas – DB

28 – Matthew Downey – DB

41 – Peyton Law – LB

48 – Isaiah Heyward – LB

50 – Conner Brasell – LB

64 – Bryson Garner – OL

66 – Trey Campbell – OL/DL

75 – Cota Taylor – OL

79 – Klayton Dillard – OL

82 – Cody Thompson – WR

83 – Shane Grotke – WR

84 – Noah Melendez – WR

85 – Zack Taylor – WR

87 – Erik Anderson – TE

95 – Alex Gilchrist – DL

96 – Jacobi Smith – DL/P

97 – Mitchell Hunt – DL

99 – Jordan Jefferson – DL

Navarre is 6-5 in their last 11 games and leads the series against Crestivew, 10-7.

Navarre Raider History – 2001

August 9, 2020 by irishbillsports

Navarre faced a new opponent to start out the 2001 season, Charles Henderson High School out of Troy, Alabama, falling 28-13. Coach Danny Williams would lead the Raiders to their first five win season and .500 record.

Game Results

Charles Henderson (AL) 28, Navarre 13

Navarre 21, Catholic 9

Navarre 38, Walton 13

Woodham 26, Navarre 13

Pace 41, Navarre 21

Navarre 32, Bay 20

Milton 41, Navarre 34

Navarre 28, Crestview 21

Gulf Breeze 35, Navarre 12

Navarre 41, Gulf Shores (AL) 7

This would be the first season that the Raiders outscored their opponents, 253-241.

Navarre Raider Class of 2002:

4 – Darren Ayers

9 – Tim Seay

10 – Zack Cook

15 – Zach Silvey

30 – Adam Buchanan

34 – Frank Willis

38 – Chris Wells

56 – Justin Rogers

60 – Marco Garcia

63 – Mark Hemaseth

73 – John Eichling

83 – Raymond Acosta *

* Raymond later passed away in an auto accident in 2003.

Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 12 days

August 9, 2020August 9, 2020 by irishbillsports

12 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

12 games ago – Navarre 50, Escambia 22 (2018) – Playoffs

Box Score

Escambia…0 7 15 0 – 22

Navarre…..14 6 23 7 – 50

The Raiders (11-1) avenged their only loss of the regular season against the Gators. Marlon Courtney III scored on Navarre’s first possession at 10:10 with a 15-yard run; then he found Fernando Gomez for a 19-yard score…14-0 after one.

Escambia cut the lead to seven early in the second when Av Smith hit Chris Hale on a 75-yard strike. Kevin Taich would stretch the lead to 13 in the second quarter as he connected on two 37-yard FGs…Raiders up 20-7.

The scoring was early and often in the third quarter and Chris Williams got it going with a 38-yard run and Navarre had their biggest lead of the game. On the ensuing kickoff, Escambia’s Patrick Sanders broke free and returned the kick 92 yards for a score to cut the lead to 27-14. Raiders would score the next 10 on a 6-yard run from Joshua Carter and Taich’s third FG of the night. Gators Frank Pesant found the end zone from three yards out to get Escambia within 15 at 1:38; but Navarre would answer right back on Dante Wright’s 63-yard run…43-22 Raiders.

Jaydin Antonio would put the final touches on Navarre’s win with a one yard run at 6:14. Taich finished the night, 5-6 on extra points and went 3-3 on FGs; his best night as a Raider.

After throwing for over 300 yards in the first meeting, Navarre didn’t have to rely on their passing game as much, as Courtney completed 9-18 for 116 yards and a TD. Raiders turned to the running game and Williams led the way with 145 yards on 16 carries and Wright added 93 yards on three carries. Navarre finished the night with 343 yards on 46 carries.

On defense, Carter led the way again with 11 tackles (7 solo/4 assists) and Isaiah Heyward pitched in with 9 tackles (4 solo/5 assists/sack). The Raiders defense forced three turnovers on the night (interception/2 fumble recoveries) and also recorded a blocked FG.

Raiders who wore #12:

QB Seth Clark – Class of 2004

RB Derek Nelson – Class of 2007 – serving in U.S. Marine Corps

DB Noel Cook – Class of 2010

DB Nick Benton – Class of 2013 – played at Jacksonville University

DB/WR Michael Sandle – Class of 2016 – playing baseball at South Alabama

WR Sam Register – Class of 2018

DB/RB Evan Gourley – Class of 2019

Current Raider wearing #12:

LB Connor Eastwood – Class of 2021

12 – sacks in a season – Andrew Garcia (2010) – 2nd all-time

12 – tackles for loss in a career – Johnny Robinson-Pettus (2010-12)

12 – receiving touchdowns in a career – Jordan Leggett (2010-12)

12 – tackles for loss in a season – Bo Hering (2016)

12 – receiving touchdowns in a career – Tyler England (2018-19)

Navarre is 7-5 in their last 12 games and leads the series against Escambia, 7-3.

Navarre Raider History – 2000

August 8, 2020 by irishbillsports

Navarre started out the 2000 season with two straight wins, but went 1-7 over the last eight games to finish the season at 3-7.

Game Results

Navarre 20, Port St Joe 14

Navarre 49, Quincy Shanks 42

Gulf Breeze 31, Navarre 10

Marianna 50, Navarre 26

Choctaw 44, Navarre 10

Pace 56, Navarre 21

Catholic 35, Navarre 21

Navarre 54, Gulf Shores (AL) 0

Northview 34, Navarre 20

Raiders were outscored by their opponents 329-250 on the season.

Navarre Raider Class of 2001:

7 – Trey Rose

8 – Maurice Allen

15 – Chris Watson

31 – Michael Porter

42 – Kevin Moore

45 – Kris Phelps

54 – Lloyd Heflin

60 – Ben Daughtery

61 – Rocky Brock

65 – Stephen Willoughby

71 – Clay Bryan

79 – Paul Ke-a

The scores from the Marianna and Choctaw games were incorrectly posted in this photo; the correct scores from these two games are listed above. This information was received from Florida High School Football Historian, Richard Burton.

Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 13 days

August 8, 2020 by irishbillsports

13 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

13 games ago – Navarre 38, Pace 6 (2018) – Playoffs

Box Score

Pace……..0 0 0 6 – 6

Navarre..17 0 7 14 – 38

The Raiders (10-1) beat the Patriots for the second time on the season, this time at home. Kevin Taich got the scoring underway with a 24-yard FG at 7:03. At the 6:07 mark, Dante Wright stepped in front of a Kason Lincke pass and returned it 20 yards for a score. The final of the first quarter came when Marlon Courtney III connected with Tyler England on a 44-yard TD pass. 17-0 Navarre after one.

After a scoreless second quarter, Chris Williams scored on a 33 yard run at 7:23 of the third to increase the lead to 24-0. Raiders would get rushing TDs from Wright (40 yards) and Garon Finley (2 yards) in the fourth to start a running clock. Pace finally got on the board as time expired when Lincke connected with Caleb Buckner on a 35-yard pass.

Courtney finished the night going 6-10 for 133 yards and a score and Chris Williams led the ground attack with 66 yards on 10 carries and a TD. England was the Raiders leading receiver as he finished with four receptions for 99 yards and a TD. Pace was led by Damean Bivins 133 yards on 28 carries.

Joshua Carter led the Navarre defense once again with 12 tackles (10 solo/2 assists/TFL) and Isaiah Heyward contributed 8 (5 solo/3 assists). Wright had three of the Raiders four interceptions in the game. Taich finished 5-5 on extra points and was successful on his only FG attempt.

Raiders who wore #13:

WR Tommy Correa – Class of 2016

WR/P Brandon Marquis – Class of 2018

Current Raider wearing #13:

RB/WR Jebari Mitchell

13 – receptions in a game – Chris Weaver (2007) – Navarre Record

13 – touchdowns in a career – Gatlin Casey (2012-13) – 3rd all-time

13 – tackles for loss in a season – Christian Gill (2013)

13 – tackles for loss in a season – Anthony “The Unit” Miller (2015)

13 – points scored in a game – 7 times from 1999-present

13 – most wins against one opponent – Gulf Breeze & Catholic

Navarre is 8-5 in their last 13 games and leads the series again Pace, 11-7.

Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 14 days

August 7, 2020 by irishbillsports

14 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

14 games ago – Navarre 38, Niceville 13 (2018)

Box Score

Navarre…..7 14 14 3 – 38

Niceville….0 0 13 0 – 13

The Raiders (9-1, 3-0) finished the regular season with a strong performance on the road against the Eagles. Marlon Courtney III started the scoring in the first quarter with a one yard run. Navarre would find the end zone two more times in the second, Chris Williams with a nine yard run and Dante Wright with a 44-yard run. Raiders up 21-0 at the half.

Wright would extend the lead to 28 as he hauled in a 67-yard pass from Courtney on the first play from scrimmage to start the second half. Niceville would get on the board as T.J. Pope scored from the one. The Eagles then cut the lead to 15 as Jack White hit Dominic Annachiraco on a 25-yard pass play with eight seconds left in the quarter. But, Navarre would answer right back as Courtney connected with Wright on a 80-yard score with no time left on the clock…Raiders 35-13.

Kevin Taich finished up the scoring in the fourth quarter as he split the uprights from 33 yards out. Courtney finished the night, 8-13 for 276 yards and two TDs. Wright brought in four receptions for 177 yards (school record) and two scores. Williams led the ground attack with 68 yards on nine carries and a TD.

Navarre’s defense was led by Josh Carter with 11 tackles (8 solo/3 assists/TFL) and Quinn Caballero with 10 (8 solo/2 assists). Raiders registered eight tackles for loss and four sacks (three by Jordan Jefferson). Taich finished the night perfectly, as he went 5-5 on extra points and hit his only field goal attempt.

Raiders who wore #14:

RB Hasaan Williams – Class of 2016 – serving in U.S. Air Force

WR Quinn Caballero – Class of 2019 – playing at Charleston Southern

Current Raider wearing #14:

WR Trent Hall – Class of 2022

14 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Frank Willis (1999)

14 – tackles for loss in a career – Brandon Williams (2001-02)

14 – sacks in a career – Andrew Garcia (2008-10)

14 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Chris Williams (2018)

Navarre is 9-5 in their last 14 games and leads the series against Niceville, 8-3.

Navarre Raider History – 1999

August 6, 2020 by irishbillsports

1996 – First Freshmen class

1997 – First JV season – Freshmen and Sophomores

1998 – First Varsity season – Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors

1999 – First Varsity season with Seniors

2000 – First Graduating Class

I want to thank Former Raider John Simmons with his assistance in obtaining Year Book team photos.

Attached is the 1999 Navarre Raider team photo. If you look in the second row from the top, you will see Coach Greg Taylor. Coach Taylor is the only coach to be on staff from the beginning in 1996. He finished his coaching stint in 2019.

First year head coach Danny Williams led the Raiders to a 4-6 season.

Game Results
Navarre 39, Port St Joe 20

Navarre 38, Straughn (AL) 8

Walton 62, Navarre 29
Gulf Breeze 52, Navarre 21
Marianna 42, Navarre 21

Navarre 20, Holmes County 14

Navarre 35, Northview 13

Chipley 34, Navarre 27

Catholic 35, Navarre 14

Escambia 40, Navarre 20

Countdown to Original Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 15 days

August 6, 2020 by irishbillsports

15 days to the original kickoff of the 2020 HS Football season as Navarre would have been traveling to Gulf Breeze on 21 Aug 20. The season originally was scheduled to start on 27 Jul 20 (practice); but has now been delayed until 24 Aug 20.

16 games ago – Navarre 40, Gulf Breeze 12 (2018)

Box Score

Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 12 – 12

Navarre…..19 7 14 0 – 40

The Raiders (8-1, 3-0) go undefeated in District play for the second straight year. Navarre jumped out to a 19-0 lead after one, the first coming on a 70-yard pass from Marlon Courtney III to Dante Wright at 10:59. The defense got into the scoring column as well as Evan Gourley recovered a fumble in the end zone at 9:01 and then Quinn Caballeo ran one in from the 12 at the 1:19 mark.

Tyler England would find the end zone on a 29-yard pass from Wright at 1:04 for the only score of the second quarter…26-0 Navarre at the half.

Chris Williams (13-yard run) and Josh Carter (3-yard run) extended the lead to 40-0 by the end of the third quarter, so there would be a running clock in the fourth quarter.

The Dolphins would score two late touchdowns in the fourth quarter as Tyler Dittmer scored on a 34-yard run at 2:28 and Nic Deweese hauled in a 28-yard reception from Cooper Harris as time expired.

It was a quiet nice of passing for Courtney as he went 3-6 for 115 yards and a score, he also added 46 yards on nine carries. Chris Williams led the ground attack with 79 yards on nine carries and a TD.

Josh Carter led the way on defense with 14 tackles (5 solo/9 assists) and a blocked punt and the Raiders produced double digit tackles for loss (10) for the third straight game. Jordan Jefferson leading the way with four and Grady Kelly added three. Wright was 4-4 on extra points.

Raiders who wore #15:

Zach Silvey – Class of 2002

Nick Feilner – Class of 2004

Donte’ Rome – Class of 2007

Steven Householder – Class of 2011

Marquis Hagewood – Class of 2012

Dwayne Walls – Class of 2013

Sage Chambers – Class of 2018

Zach Simpson – Class of 2019

Current Raider wearing #15:

Jaden Rivera – Class of 2021

15 – touchdown passes in a season – Zach Cook (2001)

15 – points scored in a game – Woodham (Week 4 – 2002)

15 – points scored in a game – University Christian (Week 2 – 2005)

15 – touchdown passes in a career – Colton Kane (2010)

15 – points scored in a game – Choctaw (Week 8 – 2014)

15 – rushing touchdowns in a career – Hasaan Williams (2014-15)

15 – touchdown receptions in a season – Dante Wright – Navarre Record

15 – touchdown passes in a season – Marlon Courtney III (2019)

Navarre is 10-5 in their last 15 games and leads the series against Gulf Breeze, 13-8.