Navarre Raider History – 2018

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Navarre Raider Big Bubba's - 2018
The Coach Jay Walls experience entered year seven in 2018, he currently holds a 59-15 record with two State Semifinal appearances, two Region 1 Championships and four District titles. The Raiders reeled off six straight wins to start the season.
 

Convincing wins over Catholic and Washington, then an exciting comeback win over Crestview. Navarre trailed 28-0 at the half, then scored 35 straight points to take their first lead. The Bulldogs would send it to overtime with a late touchdown run, but the Raiders secured the win with an interception by Josh Carter on Crestview’s first possession. Dante Wright then sent the Raider faithful home in a great mood with a 11-yard touchdown run.

Navarre took out Choctaw in game four, then welcomed Pine Forest to Bennett C. Russell for a barnburner in game five. Marlon Courtney would find Tyler England in the back of the end zone as the Raiders scored on the last play of game for the win.

Another victory over Pace in game six, then Navarre would suffer only their second regular season loss over the last two years (both to Escambia). The Raiders took care of business in the last games with wins over Milton, Gulf Breeze and Niceville, finishing the regular season at 9-1 overall and 3-0 in District action.

The Raiders eased by Pace in round one of the playoffs. Then for the second straight year, they avenged their only regular season loss against Escambia. Navarre would grab a 27-21 lead at the end of three over Crestview in the Region title game, but it was the Bulldogs turn to post a big number in the fourth quarter (28 straight points) for the victory and the Region title.

2018 Game Results (11-2, 3-0)
Navarre 35, Catholic 7
Navarre 53, Washington 12
Navarre 41, Crestview 35 (OT)
Navarre 53, Choctaw 7
Navarre 26, Pine Forest 25
Navarre 49, Pace 30
Escambia 37, Navarre 27
Navarre 49, Milton 12
Navarre 40, Gulf Breeze 12
Navarre 38, Niceville 13
Navarre 38, Pace 6 (Playoffs)
Navarre 50, Escambia 22 (Playoffs)
Crestview 49, Navarre 27 (Playoffs)
Navarre Raider Class of 2019
3 – Chris Williams – RB
4 – Joshua Carter – LB/RB (playing at South Alabama)
5 – Dante Wright – WR/DB (playing at Colorado State)
7 – Garon Finley – QB
8 – Nathan Crews – DB
12 – Evan Gourley – DB
14 -Quinn Caballero – WR (playing at Charleston Southern)
15 – Zach Gibson – 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 – Eric Anderson – TE
95 – Alex Gilchrist – DL
96 – Jacobi Smith – DL/P
97 – Mitchell Hunt – DL (playing at Harding University)
99 – Jordan Jefferson – DL (playing at West Virginia)

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