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Navarre’s Michael Carter selected by the NY Jets

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 by irishbillsports

University of North Carolina and Navarre Alum RB Michael Carter taken by the NY Jets in the 4th Round at pick #107. Michael is the second Navarre Raider to be selected in the NFL Draft; Jordan Leggett was selected by the Jets in 2017 in the fifth round at pick #150.

High School Stats:
476 points scored (School Record)
4,540 yards rushing – Career (School Record)
2,536 yards rushing – Season (School Record)
333 yards rushing – Game (School Record)
79 total TDs (School Record)
69 rushing TDs (School Record)
7 TDs in game (School Record)

College Stats:
714 carries, 3,424 yards (Career)
82 receptions, 642 yards (Career)
28 TDs (22 rushing, 6 receiving)

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 117 Days

May 2, 2021 by irishbillsports

117 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

117 games ago – Navarre 28, Niceville 7 (2010)

The Raiders (10-1) won their first playoff game in school history as they went on the road and knocked off Niceville in the Region Quarterfinals. This was the first match-up between these two teams and was Navarre’s first 10-win season. The Raiders extended their winning streak to seven games in a row.

117 – total solo tackles in a career – Lucas Thomas (2000-02) – ninth all-time

117 – yards rushing in a game – Derek Nelson – West Florida – Game 1 (2006)

117 – total solo tackles in a career – Andrew Garcia (2008-10) – ninth all-time

117 – receptions in a career – Jordan Leggett (2010-12) – second all-time

117 – yards rushing in a game – Dwayne Carter – Choctaw – Game 6 (2011)

Navarre is 89-28 in their last 117 games and leads the overall series against Niceville, 8-3.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 118 Days

May 1, 2021 by irishbillsports

118 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

118 games ago – Navarre 34, Gulf Breeze 24 (2010)

The Raiders (9-1, 4-1) brought home the Publix Beach Bowl Cup for the fourth straight time and in the process recorded their first 9-win season in school history and entered the playoffs on a six game winning streak.

Navarre went on the road for the first of the Playoffs at Niceville.

118 – receptions in a career – Brad Leggett (2009-11) – Navarre Record

118 – passing yards in a game – Matthew Webb – Catholic – Game 1 (2014)

118 – yards rushing in a game – Michael Carter – Escambia – Game 6 (2016)

Raiders are 90-28 in their last 118 games and lead the overall series against Gulf Breeze, 14-8 (most games against any opponent).

2021 Pre-Season Watch List – Kemper Hodges – South Walton

May 1, 2021 by irishbillsports

Article by PressBox850…

Kemper Hodges – QB

6’1/219lbs

Class of 2022

South Walton Seahawks

It is hard to watch South Walton’s Kemper Hodges on the field and not be impressed. The first thing that you notice is his build. Kemper stands at 6’1 and 219lbs, his build gives him a dominating presence in the backfield for the Seahawks. Hodges brings another dimension to the Dual Threat terminology. He moves well on his feet but has the power to lower a shoulder and run through someone when needed. His ability to move the ball with his feet, and the power he brings is very reminiscent of a former Florida Gator QB that everyone knows well.

In his Junior effort last year, Hodges led the Seahawks on the ground with 884 rushing yards for the season along with 19 touchdowns and a impressive 6.9 yards per attempt average. Where Hodges truly excels is in the spread attack that Coach Tisa is running at South Walton. Not only can Hodges carry the ball when needed, he can throw it extremely well.

As a Junior last season Hodges was not only a top passer in the area, but he also was the top passer in the state. Yes, South Walton has a QB that is a state leader. Hodges finished the season with 2,880 yards through the air on 210 completions. Hodges also tallied up 26 passing touchdowns to add on to his 19 touch downs on the ground bringing his total touchdowns as a Junior to a impressive 45 touchdowns according to Max Prep Stats.

The biggest thing that Hodges has is a desire to improve. His willingness to hone his craft and keep progressing is evident in his recent training with QB Guru Will Hewlett over in Jacksonville. Hodges is not content with being on top after last year, he still fuels the fire to get better and he is consistently putting in the work to accomplish that.

Twice last year Hodges threw for over 400 yards in a game. He did it the first time against Port St Joe where he torched the secondary for 495 yards, and he did it again in the Northview game where he posted 423 passing yards. With the weapons that he has around him this year, we will not be surprised if the number of games where Hodges goes 400+ yards increases.

Given the opportunity Hodges has a bright future, and colleges are going to come calling. He is a rare breed, good size, speed, and a lively arm. Hodges can do it all.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 119 Days

April 30, 2021 by irishbillsports

119 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

119 games ago – Navarre 41, Tate 6 (2010)

The Raiders (8-1) went on the road and found their fifth straight win and first-ever win against the Tate Aggies. They finished up District 1-4A play at 4-1 and runner-up to Pine Forest and qualified for their third playoff appearance.

119 – total tackles (solo/assists) in a career – Nolan LeMaitre (2009-10)

119.5 – total tackle points in a career – Damontell Thompson (2011-13)

119 – total tackles (solo/assists) in career – Michael Sandle – (2013-15)

119 – wins since halfway through the 2005 season

Navarre 91-28 in their last 119 games and leads the overall series against Tate at 3-2.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 120 Days

April 29, 2021 by irishbillsports

120 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

120 games ago – Navarre 31, Pace 21

The Raiders (7-1) ventured into Pace looking for their first win in seven tries against the Patriots. While donning their Live Strong jerseys, they walked away with just that; their first victory over their Santa Rosa County foe and improved to 3-1 in District 1-4A.

120.5 – total tackle points in a career – Armani Williams (2007-09)

120 – total points scored in a season – Dwayne Carter (2010)

120 – total points scored in a career – Brad Leggett (2009-11)

120 – total points scored in a season – Jay Warren (2012)

120 – yards passing in a game – Sage Chambers – Washington – Game 2 (2017)

The following Raiders have scored 120 points or more in a season:

Michael Carter – 270 points (2016)
Dante Wright – 170 points (2017)
Dwayne Carter – 140 points (2011)
Dante Wright – 140 points (2018)
Dante Wright – 135 points (2016)
Dwayne Carter – 120 points (2010)
Jay Warren – 120 points (2012)

The following Raiders have scored 120 points or more in a career:

Michael Carter – 476 points (2013-16)
Dante Wright – 445 points (2016-18)
Dwayne Carter – 284 points (2009-11)
Patrick Hess – 176 points (2001-03)
Jay Warren – 150 points (2010-12)
Brad Leggett – 120 points (2009-11)

Navarre is 92-28 in their last 120 games and leads the series against Pace, 12-7.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 121 Days

April 28, 2021 by irishbillsports

121 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

121 games ago – Navarre 51, Escambia 7 (2010)

The Raiders (6-1) won for the third straight week and improved their District record to 2-1. Navarre was off to its best start in the history of the program up to that point.

121 – total tackle points in a career – Johnny Robinson-Pettus (2010-11)

121 – rushing yards in a game – Omari Green – Catholic – Game 1 (2017)

Navarre is 93-28 in their last 121 games and leads the overall series against Escambia, 7-3.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 122 Days

April 27, 2021 by irishbillsports

122 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

122 games ago – Navarre 49, Milton 20 (2010)

The Raiders (5-1) returned home to the friendly confines of Bennett C. Russell Stadium in Week 6. The wheels were starting to turn for this Raider program…a decisive 49-20 win over Milton.

But that was not the story of this contest…a young man from Navarre was fighting for his life (brain tumor). The Doctors told him that he would never take the field again to play for the Raiders. Do you think that this prognosis stopped Ian Lockwood from playing his final game as a Raider…you are right, it did not!

The Raider coaching staff designed a couple of plays just for Ian and he responded as he scored the final two touchdowns of his lifetime, at home in front of Raider Nation. See, Ian was a fighter and he would never go down without a fight.

122 – yards passing in a game – Marlon Courtney III – Niceville – Game 6 (2019)

122 – yards passing in a game – Zach Marquis – Buchholz – Game 7 (2020)

Navarre is 94-28 in their last 122 games and leads the series against Milton, 12-8.

Countdown to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders – 123 Days

April 26, 2021 by irishbillsports

123 days to kickoff of the 2021 High School Football season for the Navarre Raiders as they will host Fort Walton Beach on 27 Aug 2021.

123 games ago – Navarre 42, Crestview 0 (2010)

The Raiders (4-1, 0-1) defense gets their second shutout of the season on the road at Crestview.

123.5 – total tackle points in career – Mason Mikul (2011-12)

Navarre is 95-28 in their last 123 games and leads the overall series against Crestview, 11-7.

History Note:

Navarre is 0-2 all-time against the following teams:
Lincoln (2010, 2019); Marianna (1999, 2000); Pensacola (2011, 2012)

2021 Schedule – Niceville Eagles

April 25, 2021 by irishbillsports

Niceville Eagles
Head Coach – Grant Thompson

20 Aug 2021 – vs. Mosley (Kickoff Classic)
27 Aug 2021 – vs. Lincoln
3 Sep 2021 – vs. Choctaw
10 Sep 2021 – at FWB
17 Sep 2021 – at Pace *
24 Sep 2021 – vs. Godby
1 Oct 2021 – vs. Crestview *
8 Oct 2021 – vs. Miami Edison
15 Oct 2021 – vs. Gadsden County
22 Oct 2021 – vs. Navarre *
29 Oct 2021 – at Tate *
5 Nov 2021 – Open Week

* Denotes District Game