Northview Beats Baker To Claim District Championship (With Photo Gallery)
November 5, 2011
The Northview Chiefs won the District 1-1A championship Friday night, knocking off the Baker Gators 34-0.
“It was awesome tonight; they really came ready to play,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said. “The first quarter was kind of a defensive struggle back and forth, and then we really go rolling.”
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Northview Chiefs took an early lead with 10:51 to go in the first on a 70-yard touchdown run from LaMikal Kyles and a good kick from Kevin Vaughan. Then, with 8:46 in the first, Montaio Mitchell was in on a 56-yard run to to increase Northview’s advantage to 14-0.
LaMikal Banks intercepted a Baker pass at their 10 and raced down to the five to setup a Mitchell touchdown and a 21-0 lead. But the Chiefs were to add to the scoreboard once more in the half; this time on a 10-yard run on a quarterback keeper from senior Brandon Sheets to make it 28-0.
In the third quarter, Austin Albritton scored on a 10-yard pass from Sheets. With a missed kick, that ended the night’s scoring at 34-0.
The Northview Chiefs (6-2, 3-0) will travel south next Thursday night to take on the West Florida Jaguars.
Then it’s time for round one of the state playoffs with Northview set to play at home in Bratt.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Time Change: Fall Back, Replace Smoke Alarm Batteries
November 5, 2011
Don’t forget to “fall back” and set your clocks back one hour tonight before heading off to bed as daylight savings time comes to an end.
Escambia Fire Rescue is also reminding residents that it’s time to make another potentially lifesaving change — replace the batteries in your smoke alarm.
“The peak time for home fire fatalities is between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. when most families are sleeping,” says Daniel Spillman, Escambia County Fire Chief. “Smoke alarm maintenance is a simple, effective way to reduce home fire deaths. Children and seniors are most at risk. A working smoke alarm gives them the extra seconds they need to get out safely.”
For more information about fire safety, call Escambia County Fire Rescue at (850) 475-5530. For information about obtaining a free home smoke alarm, call (850) 595-HERO (4376).
Prep Football Scores
November 5, 2011
Here’s a look at high school football finals from around the area Friday night:
Florida
Northview 34, Baker 0 [Read more...]
Washington 40, Tate 32 [Read more...]
Freeport 41 Jay 14
West Florida 38 Chiles 28
PHS 48, Escambia 10
Pace 25, Catholic 21
Alabama – First Round Playoffs
AHSAA Class 3A
T.R. Miller 55, Greensboro 12
AHSAA Class 2A
Flomaton 53, Billingsley 16 [Read more...]
AISA Class AA
Escambia Academy 62, Springwood 42
Photos: Northview Homecoming Parade
November 5, 2011
Click here for a photo gallery from Friday afternoon’s Northview High School Homecoming Parade.
Pictured: The Northview High School Homecoming Parade rolls through Bratt Friday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Man Found In Cotton Field One Hour After Bratt Wreck
November 5, 2011
Authorities found a man in cotton field about an hour after a traffic crash in Bratt Friday night.
The single vehicle accident was reported about 7:10 p..m on McElhaney Road when the driver of a 1993 Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling too fast for an approaching curve and crashed into several trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The vehicle stopped just short of a house.
After the impact, the driver fled the crash scene on foot prior to the arrival of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue.
About 8:30 p.m., Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies found 32-year old Paul Allen Thomas, Jr. of McDavid asleep in a cotton field, about 100 yards from the crash site. Thomas told authorities that he was a passenger in the pickup and that he did not know what happened or who was driving, according to a FHP report.
Thomas was transported to by ambulance to Atmore Community Hospital with minor injuries. No charges were filed in the crash.
Pictured: The driver of this vehicle fled the scene after wrecking on McElhaney Road in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Ends Season With Close Loss To Washington (With Photo Gallery)
November 5, 2011
Tate finished out their 2011 season on a losing note, but not without giving it their all against the Washington Wildcats Friday night. In the end, the Wildcats beat the Aggies 40-32 in Pensacola.
Tate’s first score of the night came on a 29-yard field goal from Hagen Mancuson with 4:55 in the first quarter. Steven Fortner added a touchdown on 9-yard run in the second, followed by a good kick by Mancuso.
The third saw Tate score twice — Tanner Robinson on a 5-yard pass from Jalen Cunningham and Calieb Norris on a 66-yard pass from David Moorhead.
Tate also scored in the fourth quarter with a 45-yard TD run from Lavantai Samuel.
The Aggies finished the season at 0-10.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured: The Washington Wildcats defeated the Tate Aggies Friday night 40-32. MorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Carnley, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Gets Big Playoff Win Over Billingsley
November 5, 2011
Flomaton’s Ryheem Dixon had five touchdowns Friday night as No. 6 Flomaton easily beat Billingsley 53-16 in round one of the Alabama 2A playoffs.
Dixon had a 24-yard touchdown pass to Hunter Bonds, a 6-yard touchdown run, a 36-yard touchdown pass to Neiko Robinson, a 70-yard touchdown pass to Robinson and returned a kickoff 85 yards for a TD.
Dustin Postlewait added a 2-yard touchdown run and a 64-yard interception run return by Robinson.
Flomaton (10-1) will visit Goshen in the second round of playoffs at 7:00 next Friday night.
Submitted photos by Kenny Shivers for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Today: Walnut Hill VFD Fish Fry, Farmer’s Market, Fall Festivals And More
November 5, 2011
There are several big events planned for today in the North Escambia area, including:
Walnut Hill VFD Fish Fry
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s 42nd Annual Catfish Fry will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Fire Station on Highway 97. Plates will be $7 each with your choice of catfish fillets or grilled chicken, plus baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, homemade bread and cake. There will also be drawing for door prizes beginning at 1 p.m. Proceeds aid those who have lost property and belongings due to a fire and support the local community. The Northwest Florida Blood Center Bloodmobile will also be on hand for a blood drive.
Market At St. Monica’s
The Market at Saint Monica’s will be held Saturday, November 5 and November 19 from 8 a.m. until noon at the church on Highway 95A in Cantonment. Farm fresh produce, eggs, baked good, crafts and more. (850) 937-0001.
Bratt Fall Festival
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will hold their annual Fall Festival 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, November 5 in the Family Life Center. Games, food, hayrides, family pumpkin contest and a cake walk. Everyone is invited. More info: (850) 327-6529.
Beulah Chapel (Byrneville) Fall Festival
Beulah Chapel Assembly will be having a Fall Festival Saturday, November 5 from 2-5 p.m. Moon walk, fishing pond, football throw, cake walk, apple bobbing and many more games with prizes. Everyone welcome for fun, food and good fellowship. Located in Byrneville community on Highway 4A.
BBQ & Bazaar Atmore
St. Robert’s Annual BBQ & Bazaar, 600 South Main Street in Atmore on Saturday. Smoked Boston butts, chopped and served with our special sauce. Carryout or call (251) 368-1801 for delivery in Atmore with minimum order
Combine Sparks Soybean Field Fire
November 5, 2011
Firefighters from Walnut Hill and Century responded to a brush fire in Bratt late Friday afternoon that was sparked by a combine. The fire on Bratt Road just east of Vaughn Road scorched only a small area in a soybean field. Their were no injuries reported. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Man Killed By Train
November 4, 2011
A man died Thursday night after being struck by a train in Escambia County.
Pensacola Police Department Lt. Steve Ordonia said a preliminary investigation indicates a northbound train struck the man at a time that has not yet been determined. Police were notified after an employee on a southbound train noticed the body on the tracks and called 911 around 7:45 p.m Thursday.
Ordonia said it is not known why the man may have been on the tracks. The identity of the white male have not yet been released.
The incident occurred on the railroad tracks that run parallel to Scenic Highway just south of Langley Avenue. Police are working with CSX employees on the investigation.