Pensacola Catholic gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They breezed by the Navarre Raiders at home to the tune of 33-0. Given the Crusaders' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 35th, while the Raiders are ranked 115th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Pensacola Catholic had a senior duo take command as Cj Nettles gained 116 total yards and two touchdowns and Ryan Huff threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns.
Pensacola Catholic wouldn't let Navarre keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Pensacola Catholic can thank Vaughn Howard and Jeremiah Shelby for forcing both of them. Shelby didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made eight total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Pensacola Catholic will square off against Pace at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Navarre, they will host Choctawhatchee at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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