Northview Chiefs Beat Blountstown 20-7 To Advance To Round 2
November 20, 2010
The Northview Chiefs beat Blountstown 20-7 Friday night to advance to the regional finals of the state playoffs.
“I told the kids all week what an opportunity this was to make history for the school,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said. “It was a really big win.”
It was a big night for all of the Chief’s history-making team, including sophomore Roderick Woods with 149 yards on 28 carries and three big touchdowns.
“We are really proud about the performance of the offensive line. Roderick Woods had just a phenomenal night,” Wheatley said, quick to also give credit to the Northview defensive line. “The defense played great. They’ve allowed just three touchdowns in five games. Coach Steve McCord has done really good things with the defensive line.”
The Tigers (9-2) could only manage 14 yards in the second half on their home field.
With the win Friday night over Blountstown, the Chiefs advance to round two of the playoffs at 7:30 Friday night on the road against Freeport. Freeport is coming off a 27-14 win Friday night over Liberty County.
For the Chiefs, it will be a chance to seek revenge — Freeport handed Northview their only loss of the season back on October 15.
“The kids are excited, they want another opportunity at Freeport. It will be a very physical game. It will be good,” Wheatley said.
Friday night the first quarter was scoreless in Blountstown. In the second, the Tigers scored on a 17-yard touchdown run with 4:26 to go in the half.
Roderick Woods put the Chiefs (10-1) at first and goal with 1:55 in the half. Two plays later, Woods was in on a 9-yard run. With a good kick from Lance Bushaw, the game was tied 7-7 at the half.
With 5:15 on the clock in the third, Woods scored again on a 1-yard run. A good kick from Bushaw, and the Chiefs took a 14-7 lead.
The Chiefs added another Woods TD in the fourth on a 3-yard run. Bushaw’s kick was good, and the Chiefs took round one of the playoffs, 20-7.
For more photos from the game, click here.
Pictured top: Northview defeats Blountstown Friday night in round one of the state playoffs. Pictured bottom inset: Cheerleader Caroline Prater. Pictured below: The Chiefs celebrate their victory. NorthEscambia.com photos by Heather Leonard, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Loses Playoff Bid 35-13
November 20, 2010
The Escambia County High School Blue Devils lost to Bibb County tonight, 35-13 in the 4A quarterfinals in Atmore.
Bibb County held a 35-0 lead going into the fourth, when the Blue Devils scored on a 6-yard touchdown pass from freshman quarterback Chris Johnson to Nick Flowers. Then Cedric Tolbert scooped up a Bibb County fumble and returned it 40 yards for the second Blue Devil TD of the fourth quarter. The extra point attempt failed.
Escambia County finished the first season under Head Coach Mark Heaton at 9-4, improving from 3-7 last season.
Pictured top: Escambia County High school lost a quarterfinal playoff bid to Bibb County Friday night in Atmore. Pictured inset: Cedric Tolbert in for a Blue Devil touchdown. Pictured below: This Bibb County fumble set up a ECHS touchdown. Photos courtesy WEAR TV 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
‘A Miracle’ — Deputy Jeremy Cassady Released From The Hospital
November 20, 2010
Deputy Jeremy Cassady was released from the hospital Friday, 20 days after Cassady was shot while responding to a home invasion.
“Jeremy realizes that he is here only by what he called ‘a miracle’,” Sgt. Ted Roy, spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, said.
“Jeremy and the entire Cassady family want to express their sincere appreciation to the surgical team and staff at Sacred Heart Hospital and the community for their overwhelming support of blood donations, food and especially prayers. Jeremy also wanted to thank the law enforcement community, businesses and everyone who came calling when the Cassady Family needed it,” said Roy.
Cassady was shot by Phillip Monier, 47, on October 29. Monier remains in the Escambia County Jail on $2 million bond. He is charged with three counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment and home invasion robbery.
Cassady was at the Bayview Circle home of Monier’s ex-girlfriend Jackie Rosenbloom. Cassady was struck in the side. Deputy Sam Parker was hit in the chest, and Deputy Chad Brown was hit in the arm. Parker and Brown were treated and released.
Rosenbloom, who was shot in the legs and pelvis, has been released from Sacred Heart Hospital.
Court documents show the incident began when Monier forced his way into the home and demanded that a ring be returned.
Prep Football Playoff Scores
November 20, 2010
Here are playoff scores from Friday night action across the area.
- Northview 20 Blountstown 7 [Read more...]
- Bibb County 35 — Escambia County 13 [Read more...]
- Freeport 27 Liberty County 14
- Pine Forest 42 Crestview 6
- Pensacola 29 Jacksonville Andrew Jackson 0
- Catholic 31 Fort White 21
- Navarre 28 Niceville 7
- Taylor County 41 Walton 13
Blood Drive Today In Molino In Memory Of Local Resident
November 20, 2010
A blood drive will be held today in Molino in memory of Karen R. Broxson of Molino, who was killed in July, 2009 in an accident at Highway 29 and 9 1/2 Mile Road.
The Northwest Florida Blood Services drive will be from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Fran’s Diner on Highway 29 in Molino.
When you donate to Northwest Florida Blood Services, you can save the life of a hospital patient in northwest Florida. Northwest Florida Blood Services is the exclusive provider of blood products to more than 24 area hospitals who need 175 blood donations a day. Each donation can save up to three lives.
Requirements for giving blood are below.
- Donors must be in generally good health
- At least 17 years of age, without permission. 16-year olds are now allowed to donate with permission granted by parents or legal guardians.
- Must bring picture ID
- Weigh at least 110 lbs
- Free of infection, fever or flu symptoms, for 3 days
- No cancer within the last 5 years
- No antibiotics within the last 48 hours
- No tattoos within the past 12 months
- No chest pain, heart disease, heart surgery (Requires written physician release with diagnosis)
- No history of viral hepatitis
- Cannot have lived in France for 5 years or more between 1980 and the present
- Cannot have lived or visited in the UK for a total of 3 months or more from 1980 to 1996
- Cannot have received a blood transfusion in the UK between 1980 and the present
- Military personnel (current and former), and their dependents, who spent time in military bases in northern Europe during 1980-1990, or southern Europe during 1980-1996, for 6 months or more
- All military personnel (active & reserve) that are returning from Iraq, are deferred for a period of 1 year after the last date on location in that country.
MSNBC Suspends Joe Scarborough Over Local Campaign Contributions
November 20, 2010
MSNBC Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough has been suspended from the network for two days without pay for his Panhandle political contributions.
Washington newspaper Politico reported Friday that Scarborough has acknowledged giving eight contributions to candidates, a violation of NBC’s ban on contributions without permission. Scarborough, a former congressman from Pensacola, will be off the air until Wednesday, MSNBC said.
Politico reported it found five contributions since 2005 from Scarborough to Republican candidates, and then Scarborough went through his records and found three more. In addition to contributing to state Sen. Don Gaetz and his son, Rep. Matt Gaetz – who he has known for more than a decade – Scarborough or his wife also gave to his brother, George Scarborough, who ran unsuccessfully twice for the state House, his former congressional chief of staff David Stafford, who ran for Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.
Politico reported that Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, has known Scarborough since Gaetz was a kid, and contributed to Scarborough’s campaigns, and simply asked Scarborough to return the favor.
Enjoy Art At The Farm Today In Walnut Hill
November 20, 2010
Art at the Farm will be held today from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 8600 Rease Seales Road in Walnut Hill, and organizers say it’s the perfect place to take care of your Christmas list.
There will be local arts and crafts vendors featuring ceramics, pottery, live music, food, watercolors, acrylics, jewelry, metal art, glass blowing and more.
Food will be available from David’s Catfish House, and there will be activities for the children.
Rease Seals Road is located at the intersection of North Pineville Road and Nokomis Road. For a map, click here.
Pictured: Scenes from last year’s Art at the Farm.
Today’s Football TV Schedule
November 20, 2010
Here’s a look at SEC and other football games of note on television today:
SEC
Troy at South Carolina
11 a.m. WJTC TV 44/SEC Network/ESPN3.com
Appalachian State at Florida
11:30 p.m. PPV/ESPN3.com
Ole Miss at LSU
2:30 p.m. WKRG TV 5/CBS/CBSSports.com
Arkansas at Mississippi State
6 p.m ESPN/ESPN3.com
Tennessee at Vanderbuilt
6:30 p.m. CSS/ESPN3.com
Other
North Carolina State at North Carolina
11 a.m. WFNA TV 55
Ohio State at Iowa
2:30 p.m. WEAR TV 3 / ABC
Notre Dame vs. Army
6 p.m. WPMI TV 15/NBC
Florida State at Maryland
7 p.m. WEAR TV 3/ABC
Photos: Area Residents Watch As Alabama Beats Georgia State
November 20, 2010
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Georgia State Panthers 63-7 at Bryant-Denny Stadium Thursday night. Alabama dominated on both sides of the ball, racking up 478 total yards (262 rushing, 216 passing) while the defense forced five turnovers that led to 35 Alabama points.
For a photo gallery with scenes before, during and after the game, click here.
Pictured top: The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Georgia State Panthers 63-7 at Bryant-Denny Stadium Thursday night. Pictured inset: Bama Head Coach Nick Saban paces the sidelines. Pictured below: Area residents with Alabama players Trent Richardson and Brandon Gibson. From the left, Cade White, Hailey Lambeth, Trent Richardson, Brooks Hart, Brandon Gibson, Blakelee White & Dalton Hart at The Hotel Capston the night before the game. NorthEscambia.com photos by Alisa Hart, click to enlarge.
Susie Ann Allen Stewart
November 19, 2010
Susie Ann Allen Stewart, a native of Gateswood and longtime resident of Atmore, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at Atmore Nursing Center at the age of 99.
As a young wife and mother of four, she was busy as a homemaker for several years. In later years, she became a successful salesperson and licensed practical nurse. Her husband pastored several Pentecostal Holiness churches for more than 45 years. Her memory will be cherished by her family, former parishioners and her many friends.
Her parents, John and Sarah Yarbrough Allen; her husband, the Rev. John Wesley Stewart; son, Curtis who died in childhood, all seven of her siblings and their spouses; son-in-law, John Boatwright (Aug. 14, 2010) and her youngest son, Robert A. “Billy” Stewart (Oct. 10, 2010), preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Leon Stewart and wife, Donna, of Atmore; daughter-in-law, Pearl Stewart of Franklinton, LA; eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in Dry Springs Cemetery in Enon.
Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of all arrangements.