Photo Gallery: Tate Falls To St. Charles Catholic
September 3, 2011
The Tate High School Aggies fell to St. Charles Catholic of LaPlace, LA, Friday, 42–0
For a submitted photo gallery from the game, click here.
Submitted photos by Gary Carnley for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Suspension Cut For Jay QB
September 3, 2011
The six game suspension handed down earlier this week to Jay High quarterback Conner Weekes has been reduced.
Jay High appealed, and the Florida High School Athletic Association cut the suspension to just one game — last night’s game with Rocky Bayou.
The suspension was the result of an altercation during a preseason game August 26 between Jay and Baker. Weekes and Baker defender Billy Cotton were accused of throwing punches, but video reviewed during the appeals process revealed that Weekes never threw a punch during the altercation.
Jay lost that preseason game to Baker, 27-13.
Pictured above: WEAR 3’s camera caught the very end of an August 26 altercation during a preseason game between Baker and Jay. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Beats Rocky Bayou 48-0
September 3, 2011
The Jay Royals kicked off their first season under new Head Coach Ken Smith with a big win Friday night, pounding Rocky Bayou Christian School 48-0. It was the first regular season win for the Royals since 2009.
It was a big night in Jay for running back Ricky Cofield, with five touchdown runs totaling about 200 yards, including a 90-yarder late in the first half. Overall, Cofield hit almost 300 yards on the night.
Cofield’s first TD came with 4:25 in the first on a one-yard dash for the end zone. The kicked failed, putting Jay up 6-0.
In the second quarter, Cofield scored on runs on 44, 90 and 41 yards. Dalton Edwards was 2 of 3 on point after kicks, giving Jay a 26-0 lead heading into the lockers at the half.
In the third Cofield was in again on a 25 yard run, with a good kick from Edwards; and Dakota Smith scored for the Royals on a 2 yard run followed by another Edwards kick.
Headed into the fourth with a 40-0 lead, the Royals were not done, finishing up Rocky Bayou 48-0 after a 41 yard run from Tate Upton and a 2 point conversion on a Sammy Jones pass from Dalton Edwards.
Next Friday night, the Jay Royals (1-0) will host Bonifay.
Flomaton Hurricanes Beat Southern Choctaw 35-7
September 3, 2011
It was big win at home Friday night for the Flomaton Hurricanes as they downed Southern Choctaw 35-7.
UPDATE: One Southern Choctaw player was killed and about 30 others injured in a bus accident following the game. Click here for details.
After a scoreless first quarter, Flomaton hit the end zone on the second play of the second quarter with a 30 yard run by Ryheem Dixon and a good kick from Corey Busbee, 7-0. The Canes capped a 60-yard drive with a 15 yard pass from Dixon to Jacob Newton with 1:36 in the half. Busbee, 5 for 5 through the uprights under the Friday night lights, added the point after, and the Canes were up 14-0 at the half.
Flomaton scored again in the third with a 3 yard run by Nieko Robinson and a good kick, 21-0. The Southern Choctaw Indians answered the score less than a minute later, 21-7.
In the fourth, the Canes struck again with a 13 yard touchdown pass from Dixon to Austin Patterson and a good kick, 28-7. After Patterson intercepted, Flomaton scored again on a 4 yard run by Ladarius Thomas, 35-7.
Following the game, a 16-year old Southern Choctaw player was airlifted by LifeFlight to a Pensacola hospital after suffering an apparent head or neck injury during the game. His condition was not available late Friday night.
The Flomaton Hurricanes will travel to Monroe County next Friday night take on J.U. Blacksher.
Submitted photos by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Driver Charged After Walnut Hill School Bus Wreck
September 2, 2011
An Atmore man is facing traffic charges after a Friday afternoon school bus wreck near Walnut Hill.
Authorities said 22-year old Jack Cunningham of Atmore was traveling South Highway 99 near Leandras Lane when he ran off the road, over-corrected and collided with Escambia County School bus 29-06 driven by 41-year old Tonia Allen of Molino.
Cunningham received minor injuries and refused transport to the hospital. Allen and the seven Ernest Ward Middle and Northview High school students on the bus were not injured. Damage to the bus was minor.
Cunningham was charged with failure to maintain a single lane and no proof of insurance, according to the FHP.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Atmore Ambulance and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.
Pictured: The driver of a car was injured Friday afternoon after colliding with a school bus near Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tropical Storm Lee: Football Still On Tonight, Farmer’s Market Canceled
September 2, 2011
Area high school games are still a go for tonight as Tropical Storm Lee spins in the Gulf of Mexico.
So far, we have received just one report of a cancellation for Saturday: The Market at St. Monica’s scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to the threat of rain. The farmer’s market will return September 17 at St. Monica’s Episcopal Church in Cantonment.
If you have any cancellations or closures to report, email news@northescambia.com. You must include a valid contact phone number.
Emergency Operations Center Monitoring TS Lee
September 2, 2011
The Santa Rosa County Emergency Operations Center has been activated to monitor Tropical Storm Lee and possible impacts on Santa Rosa County. No announcement has been made about the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center.
In Santa Rosa, officials will be keeping a close eye on the storm, watching roads and bridges for rising water from the 5-10 inches of rain expected through Tuesday. There are currently no plans to close county offices, court system or schools in Santa Rosa County.
Escambia Academy Falls On The Road To Jackson
September 2, 2011
The Escambia Academy Cougars where handed their second loss of the season Thursday night on the road, falling to Jackson 23-13.
The Cougars (1-2) were coming off a 24-20 loss to Clarke Prep a week ago. Escambia Academy, under Head Coach Heath Gibson, will be on the road again next week, playing Marengo Academy on September 9.
This Week’s Prep Football Schedule, Scores
September 2, 2011
Here’s a look at North Escambia area football games for this week:
Thursday Scores
- Pace 54, Panama City Arnold 28
- Jackson 23, Escambia Academy 13 (Read more…)
Friday – Florida
- St. Charles Catholic at Tate, 7:30 p.m.
- Rocky Bayou at Jay, 7 p.m.
- Escambia at West Florida, 7 p.m.
- Choctaw at Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
- Navarre at Washington, 7:30 p.m.
- Tallahassee Lincoln at Pensacola High, 7:30 p.m.
- Crestview at Milton, 7:30 p.m.
- BYE — Northview
Friday -Alabama
- Southern Choctaw at Flomaton, 7 p.m.
- Bayside at T.R. Miller, 7 p.m.
- W.S. Neal at UMS Wright, 7 p.m.
Saturday
- Pine Forest vs. Columbia (GA) in Jonesboro, GA
- Escambia County (Atmore) at B.C. Rain, 7 p.m. Ladd-Peebles Stadium
Latest Update: Tropical Storm Lee
September 2, 2011
Here is the latest information on Tropical Storm Lee from the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center:
The Escambia County Emergency Operations Center remains at a level 3 (monitoring) status as Tropical Storm Lee approaches the Louisiana coastline over the next 24 hours. Escambia County staff will continue to monitor the National Weather Service, including winds, rain, river levels and tides, however the EOC is not expected to activate unless conditions worsen or the forecasted path changes.
Current forecasted information for Escambia County includes:
- A flashflood watch for Escambia County through Tuesday morning.
- An accumulation of 12-17 inches of rain over the three to four day period.
- The river levels are expected to rise rapidly over the next three to four days, but not exceed flood stage.
- The Perdido River is currently at 1.18 feet and could go to 13.2 feet late Monday into early Tuesday.
- The Escambia River is currently at 2.67 feet and could go to 16.8 feet early Tuesday morning.
- Tides are expected to reach 2 feet above normal high tides.
- Flooding may occur along Ft. Pickens Road and along low areas of the barrier island.
- Strong winds will impact our area between Sunday and Tuesday. On Monday winds could reach 30-35 mph sustained.
Other County Actions:
- A single “red” flag is currently flying at Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key.
- Solid Waste Management will retrieve the large green recycling container at Park West (at the Ft. Pickens gate) in anticipation of possible flooding in that area of the barrier island.
- Sand bags can be purchased from local hardware and home improvement stores. No sand bags are being distributed by Escambia County officials.
The Escambia County Office of Public Information will provide updates as needed throughout the weekend. Please monitor local media outlets for the latest information. General safety and flooding information can be found at www.BeReadyEscambia.com.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight…Cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
- Saturday…Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
- Saturday Night…Breezy. Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph becoming 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
- Sunday…Breezy. Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
- Sunday Night…Breezy…cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph becoming 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
- Labor Day…Windy. Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs around 90. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
- Monday Night…Windy…cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
- Tuesday…Windy…cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning. Scattered showers through the day. Scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
- Tuesday Night…Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
- Wednesday…Mostly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
- Wednesday Night…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
- Thursday…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
- Thursday Night…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
- Friday…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.