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2026 Football Schedule – Rocky Bayou Knights

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Rocky Bayou Knights
2026 Football Schedule – Rocky Bayou Knights
Head Coach – Mike Conway (1st Year)
 
8/20 – at Northview
8/28 – vs. Joshua Academy
9/4 – Open Week
9/11 – vs. Aucilla Christian
9/18 – vs. Franklin County
9/25 – vs. Brookwood
10/2 – at Bozeman
10/9 – vs. Central
10/16 – at Wewahitchka
10/23 – at Maclay
10/30 – Open Week

67 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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67 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Built to serve.
Trained for success.
Built to lead.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
67 games ago – Navarre 34, Pace 0 (2019)
 
Pace…0 0 0 0 – 0
Navarre…13 14 7 0 – 34
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (13-20, 189 yards, 2 TDs); Jaydin Antonio (11 carries, 92 yards, 2 TDs); Tyler England (9 receptions, 75 yards)
Defense – Nate Hering (10 tackles, 2 TFL, QBH); Devin Wright (10 tackles, 2 TFL, QBH); Grady Kelly (9 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 TFL)
 
67th win in school history – Navarre 35, Fort Walton Beach 14 (2011)
 
Navarre…7 21 0 7 – 35
FWB…7 7 0 0 – 14
 
Stars of Game
Offense – Dusty Jones (21-29, 296 yards, TD); Dwayne Carter (174 yards rushing, 3 TDs); Brad Leggett (9 receptions, 112 yards, TD)
Defense – Jay Warren (12 tackles, sack); Demetrius Brown (12 tackles, 3 interceptions)
 
Raiders who wore #67
Ben Wangerin – Class of 2017 – U.S. Air Force
Austin Gray – Class of 2021
John Hochstratter – Class of 2024
Kyle Hughes – Class of 2026 – Huntingdon College (AL)
 
Statistics that involve #67
67 – receptions in a season – Chris Weaver (2007) – School Record
67 – receptions in a career – Michael Pettus (2007-09)
67 – solo tackles in a season/career – Kody Kelly (2012)
67 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Alex Todd (2013)
67 – solo tackles in a career – Anthony “The Unit” Miller (2014-15)
67 – completions in a season – Roman Marshall (2024)
67 – carries in a season – Keagan Gilbert (2024)
 
Navarre is 35-32 in their last 67 games.

68 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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68 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Built here…
The standard travels with you.
Proven everywhere.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
68 games ago – Navarre 28, Gulf Breeze 21 (2019)
 
Gulf Breeze…7 7 0 7 – 21
Navarre…14 7 7 0 – 28
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (10-15, 171 yards, 2 TDs); Tyler England (3 receptions, 71 yards, TD)
Defense – Jeffrey Mattox (12 tackles); Mekhi Domino (10 tackles); Grady Kelly (10 tackles, TFL, 7 QBH)
Special Teams – Preston Penton (4-4 XPs)
 
68th win in school history – Navarre 32, Gulf Breeze 0 (2011)
 
Navarre…0 13 12 7 – 32
Gulf Breeze…0 0 0 0 – 0
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Dwayne Carter (212 yards rushing, 2 TDs)
Defense – Nick Benton (8 tackles)
 
Raiders who wore #68
OL Nick Brahms – Class of 2017 – Auburn University (AL)
OL Lee Joyner – Class of 2022
OL Jaiden Nagellino – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #68
68 – assisted tackles in a career – Joey Torres (2005-07)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Kyle Arrasmith (2013-14)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Cade Taylor (2016)
68 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Andre Spence (2022)
 
Navarre is 36-32 in their last 68 games.

South Warren (KY) Wins First State Softball Title

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On April 6th, I was loading up my cart and getting ready to set up for the Navarre vs. South Warren softball game. I came in contact with a couple of South Warren parents in the parking lot, I told them that their fans back home could watch the game on Irish Bill Sports. Their response kind of made me chuckle…they stated, “our fans are all here.”
 
I knew that this Spartan team was going to be a tough challenge for the Raiders; they were ranked nationally and were the #1 team in the State of Kentucky.
 
Navarre fought tooth and nail and managed to put up a run in the first inning to take a lead; the lone Raider hit was Natalia Taylor’s 100th. This was a rare feat against South Warren, as all season they had only trailed in a game four times.
 
All-American McLane Hudson tied the game up in the third with a home run to center field (one of her 28 homers on the season). Defense was the name of the game as both teams traded goose eggs until the 7th inning…still tied at one.
 
I told my broadcast partner, Mardie Wilson, the Spartans had their 6, 7, & 8 hitters coming up in the 7th and Navarre needed to avoid getting back to the top of their order. Well, South Warren had two outs and no one on with the bottom of the order coming up. After back to back two out hits, that brought up Hudson once again.
 
Mardie and I were conversing on how to pitch to McLane in this at bat. One thing that I have learned over the years watching and covering sports…you never let the other teams #1 player beat you. With runners on first and second, I stated that I would walk her and take your chances with Hadley Borders. Navarre decided to pitch to her and Hudson as she has done all season was up for the challenge. She transported the ball over the centerfield fence for a 4-1 lead. Navarre would not put up a threat in the bottom of the 7th…South Warren 4, Navarre 1.
 
After that game, I started following the Spartans. They won 11 games in 7 days on their Spring Break trip…with impressive wins over Pace (FL) and Orange Beach (AL); both State Champions in their respective States in 2026.
 
The wins kept mounting and they worked their way into their first ever Kentucky State Championship against Bullitt East on Saturday night. On the season, they had 35 mercy rule games and 25 shutouts (outscoring their opponents, 565-37). Well, they added their 26th shutout as Courtney Norwood shut down the Chargers, holding them to one hit in a 8-0 win; giving the Spartans their first State softball title.
 
This team had one goal all season…to win a State title. What happened between the lines will go down as one of the most dominating seasons in Kentucky softball history. 45-0!
 
History Made…Legacy Secured…Perfection Achieved!

69 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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69 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
One generation lights the torch…
Another prepares to carry it forward.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
69 games ago – Crestview 49, Navarre 27 (Playoffs – 2018)
 
Crestview…7 0 14 28 – 49
Navarre…13 0 14 0 – 27
 
Bulldogs ran off 28 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to secure the Region title.
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (9-18, 185 yards, TD, rushing TD); Chris Williams (18 carries, 81 yards, TD); Tyler England (4 receptions, 71 yards, TD)
Defense – Joshua Carter (17 tackles, QBH)
 
69th win in school history – Navarre 33, Washington 7 (2012)
 
Jay Walls gets his first win in his first game at the helm for the Raiders. Also, this was the first of twelve wins on the season as Navarre claimed their first Region 1 title, leading to their first trip to the State Semifinals.
 
Raiders who wore #69
Dom Cunningham – Class of 2023
Joel Jackson – Class of 2026
 
Statistics that involve #69
69 – solo tackles in a career – Jessie Holmes (2011-12)
69 – rushing TDs in a career – Michael Carter (2013-16) – School Record
69 – solo tackles in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
69 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – EZ Gaska (2024)
69 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Matthew Lee (2025)
69 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Zeke Burgess (2025)
 
Navarre is 37-32 in their last 69 games.

70 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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70 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Forged in the trenches…
Commitment. Service. Pride.
Built to rise above the storm.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…

70 games ago – Navarre 50, Escambia 22 (Playoffs – 2018)
 
Escambia…0 7 15 0 – 22
Navarre…14 7 23 6 – 50
 
The Raiders got revenge for their only loss of the regular season in dominating fashion.
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Chris Williams (16 carries, 145 yards, TD)
Defense – Joshua Carter (11 tackles, CF)
Special Teams – Kevin Taich (5-6 XPs, 3-3 FGs, 37,37,33)
 
70th win in school history – Navarre 19, Pace 13 (2012)
 
Navarre…6 0 7 6 – 19
Pace…0 6 7 0 – 13
 
This was the first of 14 straight wins for Coach Walls over the Patriots. He never lost to Pace in his tenure (14-0).
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Derrick Smith (111 yards rushing, TD)
Defense – Christian Gill (2 sacks)
 
Raiders who wore #70
Paul Bowden – Class of 2003
Stephen Venegas – Class of 2007 – US Air Force
Armani Williams – Class of 2010 – played one year at Jacksonville State (AL)
Chas Swem – Class of 2014 – US Air Force
Lucas Marvel – Class of 2022
Drew King – Class of 2024
James Pruden – Class of 2027
 
Statistics that involve #70
70 – solo tackles in a career – Frank Willis (1999-2001)
70 – total tackle points in a career – Rocky Brock (1999-2000)
70 – total tackle points in a career – Andre Mahone (2000-02)
70 – solo tackles in a career – J. R. Milioti (2004-05)
70 – total tackle points in a season – Howie Walker (2013)
70 – total tackle points in a career – Jay Klosinski (2014-15)
70 – solo tackles in a career – Lee Jones (2015-16)
70 – solo tackles in a season – Cade Taylor (2017)
70 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Mekhi Domino (2019-20)
 
Navarre is 37-33 in their last 70 games.

Navarre Raider Rushing & Scoring Records

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Navarre Rushing & Scoring Records (Top 5)
 
Rushing Yards – Game
1. Michael Carter – 333 yards (2016)
2. Michael Carter – 331 yards (2016)
3. Dwayne Carter – 307 yards (2011)
4. Michael Carter – 244 yards (2016)
5. Michael Carter – 243 yards (2016)
5. Jay Warren – 243 yards (2012)
 
Rushing Yards – Season
1. Michael Carter – 2,536 yards (2016)
2. Jay Warren – 1,832 yards (2012)
3. Connor Mathews – 1,500 yards (2023)
4. Frank Willis – 1,461 yards (1999)
5. Dwayne Carter – 1,389 yards (2010)

Rushing Yards – Career
1. Michael Carter – 4,540 yards (2013-16)
2. Dwayne Carter – 3,021 yards (2009-11)
3. Jay Warren – 2,286 yards (2010-12)
4. Frank Willis – 2,235 yards (1999-2001)
5. Patrick Hess – 1,961 yards (2002-03)
 
Rushing Touchdowns – Game
1. Michael Carter – 6 (2016)
1. Dwayne Carter – 6 (2011)
3. Dwayne Carter – 5 (2011)
4. Dante Wright – 4 (2018)
4. Michael Carter – 4 (x2) (2016)
4. Jay Warren – 4 (2012)
4. Connor Mathews -4 (x2) (2023)
 
Rushing Touchdowns – Season
1. Michael Carter – 41 (2016)
2. Connor Mathews – 24 (2023)
3. Dwayne Carter – 22 (2011)
4. Dwayne Carter – 20 (2010)
5. Jay Warren – 19 (2012)
 
Rushing Touchdowns – Career
1. Michael Carter – 69 (2013-16)
2. Dwayne Carter – 42 (2009-11)
3. Connor Mathews – 26 (2022-23)
4. Dante Wright – 25 (2016-18)
5. Jay Warren – 24 (2010-12)
 
Rushing Attempts – Game
1. Hasaan Williams – 33 (2015)
2. EJ Love – 32 (2022)
3. Chris Williams – 30 (2018)
3. Michael Carter – 30 (2016)
5. Omari Green – 29 (2017)
 
Rushing Attempts – Season
1. Michael Carter – 296 (2016)
2. Connor Mathews – 202 (2023)
3. Hasaan Williams – 179 (2015)
4. Chris Williams – 174 (2018)
5. EJ Love – 173 (2022)
 
Scoring – Game
1. Michael Carter – 42 points (2016)
2. Dwayne Carter – 36 points (2011)
3. Dwayne Carter – 30 points (2011)
4. Dante Wright – 27 points (2018)
5. Michael Carter – 24 points (x2) (2016)
5. Connor Mathews – 24 points (x2) (2023)
5. Jay Warren – 24 points (2012)
 
Scoring – Season
1. Michael Carter – 270 points (2016)
2. Dante Wright – 170 points (2017)
3. Connor Mathews – 144 points (2023)
4. Dwayne Carter – 140 points (2011)
4. Dante Wright – 140 points (2018)
 
Scoring – Career
1. Michael Carter – 476 points (2013-16)
2. Dante Wright – 445 points (2016-18)
3. Dwayne Carter – 284 points (2009-11)
4. Patrick Hess – 176 points (2001-03)
5. Connor Mathews – 156 points (2022-23)

71 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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71 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Warriors in the trenches…
Leaders where life takes them.
 
Let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
71 games ago – Navarre 38, Pace 6 (Playoffs – 2018)
 
Pace…0 0 0 6 – 6
Navarre…17 0 7 14 – 38
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (6-10, 133 yards, TD); Tyler England (4 receptions, 99 yards, TD)
Defense – Joshua Carter (12 tackles, TFL); Dante Wright (3 interceptions)
Special Teams – Kevin Taich (5-5 XPs, 1-1 FGs, 24)
 
71st win in school history – Navarre 35, Niceville 28 (2012)
 
Navarre ventured into hostile territory for the third straight week and pulled out a tough District win against Niceville.
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Jay Warren (203 yards rushing, 2 TDs); Andrew Rieves (100 yards rushing, TD, 90 yards passing, 2 TDs)
 
Raiders who wore #71
Clay Bryan – Class of 2001
Nathan Stroud – Class of 2004
Johnathan Jones – Class of 2007
Derek Santiago – Class of 2010
Joel Fry – Class of 2013
Sabine Melendez – Class of 2015
Wesley Routh – Class of 2017
Elijah Melendez – Class of 2021 – McNeese State (LA)
Ethan Newman – Class of 2023 – currently playing at Nevada
Cameron Pollard – Class of 2024
Jacob Walsh – Class of 2025
 
Statistics that involve #71
71.5 – total tackle points in a career – Kris Metcalf (2000-02)
71.5 – total tackle points in a career – Michael Arnold (2009-10)
71 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a season – Anthony “The Unit” Miller (2014)
71.5 – total tackle points in a season – Bo Hering (2015)
71 – solo tackles in a career – Aaron Mitchell (2015-16)
71 – total tackle points in a season – Aaron Mitchell (2016).
71 – assisted tackles in a career – Sebastian Melendez (2019-21)
 
Navarre is 38-33 in their last 71 games.

72 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders

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Sterling Lovelady
72 Days Until Friday Night Lights Return – Navarre Raiders
 
Legends leave more than memories…
They leave a standard for the next generation to uphold.
 
Now, let’s continue to chart where the journey has already taken us…
 
72 games ago – Navarre 38, Niceville 13 (2018)
 
Navarre…7 14 14 3 – 38
Niceville…0 0 13 0 – 13
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Marlon Courtney III (8-13, 276 yards, 2 TDs, rushing TD); Dante Wright (4 receptions, 177 yards, 2 TDs, rushing TD)
Defense – Joshua Carter (11 tackles, TFL); Quinn Caballero (10 tackles, 2 CF); Jordan Jefferson (5 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 TFL)
Special Teams – Kevin Taich (5-5 XPs, 1-1 FGs, 33)
 
72nd win in school history – Navarre 26, Catholic 0 (2012)
 
Navarre…7 6 7 6 – 26
Catholic…0 0 0 0 – 0
 
Stars of the Game
Offense – Jay Warren (196 yards rushing, TD)
Defense – pitched their only shutout of the season
 
Raiders who wore #72
Nick Rivera – Class of 2000
David Eichling – Class of 2004
Andrew Keating – Class of 2006
Stephen Bellinghausen – Class of 2008
Sterling Lovelady – Class of 2011 – National Champion at Florida State
Nicholas Moffo – Class of 2016
AJ Neal – Class of 2017
Joshua Briggs – Class of 2024
Zeaven Jones – Class of 2026
 
Statistics that involve #72
72 – points scored in a season – Patrick Hess (2002)
72 – assisted tackles in a career – Andrew Garcia (2008-10)
72 – points scored in a career – Matthew Webb (2012-14)
72 – points scored in a season – Gatlin Casey (2013)
72 – solo tackles in a season – Josh Carter (2017)
72 – points scored in a career – Jaydin Antonio (2018-19)
72 – points scored in a career – Tyler England (2018-19)
72 – points scored in a season – Jaden Rivera (2020)
 
Navarre is 39-33 in their last 72 games.

Navarre Raider Receiving Records

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Navarre Raider Receiving Records (Top 5)
 
Receiving Yards – Game
1. Terence Marshall – 286 yards (2023)
2. Jordan Leggett – 203 yards (2012)
3. Terence Marshall – 183 yards (2022)
4. Dante Wright – 177 yards (2018)
5. Dante Wright – 166 yards (2017)
 
Receiving Yards – Season
1. Chris Weaver – 973 yards (2007)
2. Jordan Leggett – 964 yards (2012)
3. Terence Marshall – 925 yards (2023)
4. Dante Wright – 906 (2017)
5. Dante Wright – 852 (2018)
 
Receiving Yards – Career
1. Dante Wright – 2,505 yards (2016-18)
2. Terence Marshall – 2,099 yards (2021-23)
3. Jordan Leggett – 1,827 yards (2010-12)
4. Brad Leggett – 1,743 yards (2009-2011)
5. Tyler England – 1,447 yards (2018-19)
 
Receptions – Game
1. Chris Weaver – 13 (2007)
2. Terence Marshall – 12 (2023)
3. Quentin Randolph – 11 (2014)
4. Derek Percivalle – 10 (2021)
4. Marquez White – 10 (2025)
 
Receptions – Season
1. Chris Weaver – 67 (2007)
2. Quentin Randolph – 62 (2014)
3. Brad Leggett – 55 (2011)
3. Jordan Leggett – 55 (2012)
5. Terence Marshall – 51 (2023)
 
Receptions – Career
1. Brad Leggett – 118 (2009-11)
2. Jordan Leggett – 117 (2010-12)
3. Terence Marshall – 113 (2021-23)
4. Dante Wright – 112 (2016-18)
5. Chris Weaver – 97 (2005-07)
 
Receiving TDs – Game
1. Tyler England – 4 (2019)
2. Dante Wright – 3 (2x) (2019)
2. Jordan Leggett – 3 (2012)
2. Jadon Reese – 3 (2022)
2. Terence Marshall – 3 (2023)

Receiving TDs – Season
1. Dante Wright – 15 (2017)
2. Jadon Reese – 12 (2022)
3. Brad Leggett – 9 (2011)
3. Terence Marshall – 9 (2023)
5. Gatlin Casey – 8 (2013)
5. Dante Wright – 8 (2018)
 
Receiving TDs – Career
1. Dante Wright – 29 (2016-18)
2. Brad Leggett – 20 (2009-2011)
2. Terence Marshall – 20 (2021-23)
4. Gatlin Casey – 13 (2012-13)
5. Tyler England – 12 (2018-19)