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Northview Chiefs Win Florida 1A State Championship
December 8, 2012
The Northview High School Chiefs won the Florida Class 1A football championship Friday night in Orlando, beating the Trenton Tigers 42-21.
The road to Orlando had been oh so long for the Chiefs — losing out the past couple of years a the state semi-final level — making the victory oh so much sweeter Friday night.
The state title is the first ever for Northview, the only Escambia or Santa Rosa County team to make the Citrus Bowl in Orlando this year.
There were 3,609 fans on hand for Friday night’s game — over 1,500 of them making the road tip from North Escambia.
For a highlight photo gallery, click here. NorthEscambia.com will publish hundreds of additional photos over the next several days.
After a scoreless first quarter, La’Mikal Kyles scored for the Chiefs on a 58 yard run with 11:07 on the click. And the Chiefs were just getting warmed up. Chad Smith was in with 8:25 in the half on a 20 yard blocked punt return.And LaDarius Thomas scored on a two-yard run with just 34 seconds in the half. With good kicks from Kevin Vaughan on all three touchdowns, the Chiefs held a 21-0 dominating lead at the half.
Trenton scored on a three yard run in the third, while Northview scored twice in the quarter. Neino Robinson had a 79 yard kickoff return, and Brannon Freeman add a touchdown with a 28 yard run.
Northview had one touchdown, a six-yard run from Kevin Vaughan, in the fourth, while Trenton scored twice. As the clock wound down, the Chiefs won the 1A championship 42-21.
Kyles finished the night with 113 yards and one touchdown on 12 attempts. Freeman had a touchdown and 61 yards on 11 attempts, and Thomas also added a TD and 39 yards on 10 attempts.
Trenton covered more artificial turf that Northview in the Citrus Bowl — 270 yards to Northview’s 226.
For a highlight photo gallery, click here. NorthEscambia.com will publish hundreds of additional photos over the next several days.
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87 Responses to “Northview Chiefs Win Florida 1A State Championship”
WAY TO GO KEVIN #12. HAVE LOVED WATCHING ALL OF YOU ON FRIDAY NITE!!!WE HAD A GREAT TIME AT ALABAMA WING HOUSE WATCHING YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!
To have been priviledged to watch and cheer for these young men as the team worked their way through the games on their schedule this year has given me a renewed appreciation for what can be gained through brotherhood. At times adversity challenged this,(CHIEFS), football team, they remained united when injury compromised one, some other player would step up and they remained overcomers even in times when the final score was not in their favor.
Young men you have earned the alocades,afforded you all at this time. 1A Class State Football Chapnions!!! Behind the scenes are the people who love you and instilled the good characteristics which have enabled you all to be winners in sport as well as examples to the players following in your footsteps. God bless and keep you every one in present and future endeavors.
GGOOOOOOOOO CHIEFS I LOVE YOU GUYS GREAT JOB YOU GUYS SAW YALL ALL THE WAY HERE IN ATLANTA GOOOOD JOB IM SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS
Good job chiefs,and to all coaches and parents, NORTHVIEW CHIEFS #1
What a year! What a team! What a game! I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. Shine on no. 38.Also, a special thanks to Coach Bell from JHS who helped make this division possible. What do we do now on Friday nights, Chiefs!!!!
Congratulations from the Class of 1951. We have only a few left from our class but we all are proud of all of you; although we were graduates of dear ole Ernest Ward we know you all are carrying on the tradition of team spirit at Northview. We are so proud of you.
Congratulations,and Well done…Northview Chiefs
To God Be The Glory! I am so proud of the Northview Chiefs! Coaches, you did a Spectacular job indeed, all of u… And Congratz guyz for the hard work this year that certainly payed off in the End. You guyz were already #1 in God’s eyes, and mine as well! I wud like to say that i am so proud of my son Cameron Rasheed Newsome #22, He has certainly made all of us proud indeed, especially his #1 fan, myself. I thank god for making it all possible for “Cam” to be a part of this Unforgettable Triumph! Youngmen, please keep God 1st and u all can Go, Do, and Be anything u all set ur minds and hearts to. I love each and every one of u guyz and 4 Life… remember that? And thanks to the entire staff @ NVH for putting up with all the parents, especially me!Lol. I love u all @ NVH, Blessed Be God In The Highest! All i have to say now is, “BUT GOD”. Because we know He’s the Real Source of It all…
Thank you Bobby Simpson. Great words!
Thank you Bro. Tim for your comments.
Honored to be a part of this.
Way To Go CHIEFS!
WHAT A CLASS ACT, CONGRATULATIONS CHIEFS
Northview High School team bus should arrive in Bratt between 6:30 and 7:00 PM. Hope everyone in the Bratt area can line up the back entrance to the school to show the team our appreciation of an outstanding win.
Great job Chiefs…Class 1A State Champions!!!
Mrs. Gunn
congratulations Cheifs. you deserve this. Shout out especially to my Son Michael Hall And the Northview band , Yall are awesome. Also Shout out to our cousin Laderious Franklin (kemp) the whole family are so proud of you both. Get home safe and soon.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Way to go Chiefs. The community of Bratt is so very proud of you guys. Good job band and cheerleaders. Keep up the good work.
Congrats to my nephew, Daulton #8, and the entire Northview Chiefs. Thank you to those who sponsored and to those that traveled to Orlando……
Does anyone know when the team will be arriving at the school? Would be great to show our community support and pride to be there when they return.
Good job chiefs! I love my boys of fall! I think as a community we should welcome these boys home! Who agrees?
CONGRATULATIONS CHIEFS!!!!!!!! what a great game to listen to on the radio and watch on ESPN-3 on the internet. wish I could have been there with you Hunter, let’s do it again next year.
From an old former Atmore Blue Devil Q.B…….congrats to the Chiefs…way to go!
Logan…I can tell papa is one proud daddy!….again great job and of course go Chiefs and Roooll Tide !
Congratulations to the NORTHVIEW CHIEFS from a JAY ROYAL!!
Nice good chief the wing house was full of cheer for u guys !!
A great game, and a great win for the Chiefs.. I listened to the entire game and I was really impressed with this team.. Although I am enjoying the moment, I can’t wait for next year so we can repeat!!
Great job cheifs proud of my boys. Yal came a long way to win to make us very proud of yal… keep up wit the good work!!!!
So proud to be a Chief! Merry Christmas…..Go Chiefs you guy’s are AWESOME!
Great job Northview Chiefs. Proud of the school, Century,and Walnut Hill. A Rural State Championship for this part of the state is what the Division is all about. Be proud you will carry this for the rest of your lives.
Super wow! I dont even like football but I was callin my brother last night for him to explain what an “off side” meant, totally wrapped up in the game. I am just so, proud
Of all you kids. And our band and cheerleaders rocked! GO NORTHVIEW!!!
My old buddy and good friend Tommy Weaver who was so passionate and devoted to the Northview Chiefs would have loved every minute of this run to the championship. I don’t know how much someone in heaven sees down here, but if Tommy could see (I know they say there are no tears in heaven) I firmly believe there would tears of joy flowing down Tommy’s cheeks.
He was my friend and I miss him. When I sub at Northview after retiring I walk in the door and have to catch myself because I find myself looking for Tommy.
Would we all be so passionate and loyal to Northview as Tommy Weaver so demonstrated, sometimes to the point of being ejecting from games or drawing penalty flags. That’s who he was and he did not apology for it.
HAIL TO THE CHIEFS. Thanks to Tommy Weaver for all those years of loving Northview not just by words, but by his actions.
Will there be a parade or celebration of some kind when the team returns home?
We are so proud of each one of you. Way to go, Northview High School Chiefs State Champs!!!!!
Congratulations, Northview Chiefs! You did a terrific job and showed the whole state what great kids we raise in the north end of the Panhandle!
CONGRATULATIONS! WATCHED FROM HOME AND LISTENED TO THE GAME ON THE RADIO AT THE SAME TIME!! IT WAS AWESOME SEEING CHIEFS DOMINATE! CHIEFS ARE #1!!!!
Many time have you chiefs made it this far but now you have accomplished a great task congrats to all you boy and girls you fought for a ring and earned it so proud to have been a Chief. Chiefs run the house. Go get it again next year.
Congratulations, Florida class 1A State Champion-Northview Chiefs!!!
You make north Escambia county proud!
We know you all are proud as well, as you should be.
Way to go!
Congrats al the hard work paid off a well deserved victory
Way to go Chiefs loved watching it on ESPN..REPLAYS.. good to see all the support,
Will there be rings??
Way to go Chiefs!
Number 1…Goat Cheese…proud of you all…
Congratulations to the entire NHS football team, coaching staff, band, and cheerleaders. Whether you’d won or lost, you’ve represented the community well, but so proud of you for the win!!! Go Chiefs!!!
Congrats Chiefs!! What great memories were made tonight!
Northview Chiefs…. You worked hard and had a great season!
Congratulations on earning position of State Champs for Florida Class 1A!
Have a safe trip back to the Panhandle, along with your many fans.
Way To Go Guys!! Awesome Job!! Thanks for working hard and playing great!! You represented your hometown amazingly and made us PROUD!!! Thanks CHIEFS!!!!
Congrads chiefs ….yall did soo good
what a way to end for class 2013
Way to go Chiefs!! So proud of you guys with all of your hard work, commitment and dedication! Proud to be apart of the Northview family!
Congratulations Champs! The Northview Chiefs proved tonight that they are the best Class 1A Football Team in the entire state of Florida! I mean from Miami…to Bratt! Champions in the game of football for the year 2012! What a great blessing to be a part of history in the making! We are so very proud of you guys! You are champions on the field and off! Not only are you the best football team, but you have the best coaches, cheerleaders, and band!! And, a wonderful base of fans that have supported you all year long! To God be the glory! FBC Bratt is so very proud of you!!
Congratulations Northview !!!!!!!!
Congratulations to the Northview Chiefs.
STATE CHAMPIONS!!!!!
It was a great season , proud of all of you.
Whoop-whoop!!! Super game! Congratulations on the victory Chiefs and way to go #12.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so proud of you young men. I know the school, the community, and your families are just as proud if not more. God Bless!!!
GOOOOOOO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations chiefs!! Finally a state championship yall had a great year i hope next year is even better!
Congrats NORTHVIEW CHIEFS!!!! Well done!!!
CHIEF STYLE BABY!!!! Northview IS BRINGING IT HOME!! WHAT A GAME!
So proud of all our young people and all those who support them. Congratulations Northview Chiefs, you gave us an awesome football season. We got spirit yes we do!
Congrats Chiefs!!! Papa Weave would be proud of ya’ll and I’m proud to be one of you soon!!!!!
Congratulations Chiefs!!! We love you!!!! Great Game!!!
Congratulations Chiefs! Cherish the memories.
Congratulations Northview Chiefs!!! Awesome game!
Congratulations to the Boys from Bratt.
YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO NORTHVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO BRING IT HOME!
Way to go Nhs Chief, You make so proud!! Class of 2013 is going out with a big bang <3
Love you guys soo much!
CONGRATULATIONS BOYS !!! YALL DID IT !!!! WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO I AM SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU !!!! GO CHIEFS !!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME !!!!
GREAT JOB YOU ALL PLAYED A GREAT JOB… EVERYONE HAVE A SAFE TRIP BACK HOME.
Can’t saying nothing but proud , proud , proud of a very great bunch of young men that played and put there whole heart into bringing home the state championship !!!!
Congratulations, Chiefs!
Where’s that trophy pic, William?
So happy!! Chiefs you played a great game. Have fun and have a safe trip back home!!
HERE AND LOVIN’ THIS! WAY TO DO IT TEAM OF CHAMPIONS!
Whoop whoop!! Way to go Chiefs! Super game! Congratulations on your victory.
CONGRATULATIONS, CHIEFS!!!! So proud of all of you! STATE CHAMPS!!!!
Way to go boys,what a great way to end the season!
Congratulations Northview Chiefs!!! We are so proud of you!!!
Congratulations to the Chiefs. I went to the championship game 33 years ago. I know how excited you are.
you guys are the best and they just didn’t know what was coming there way. Thanks for the update..William
Way to go Cheifs! So proud of you!
Way to go Chiefs! So proud of all of you!
CONGRATS CHIEFS!!!! SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO MY NEPHEW, KAHLIL GRICE, #55(SENIOR). WAY 2 END UR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER….STATE CHAMPION. CONGRATS TO ALL THE PLAYERS, STAFF & FAMILY.
CONGRATS Coach Wheatley and your Chiefs!
Proud to be a Chief! Good job boys.
Way to go Chiefs…..Watched the game and enjoed it on ESPN……Congratulations
WOW!!! We are Number 1…… Way to go Chiefs! Time for a parade!
Way 2 Go Chiefs!!!!
Congratulations Northview on an AWESOME WIN!!!!!!!!
Congradulations!!!!!! All of you worked hard for this!!!!!!
What a game !! Congratulations Northview
Good Job Cheifs !! Yall Came So Far This Year All Of Youu . Made Yalls Town Proud Of Yall !
Way to go Northview Chiefs!!!!!! There is a new number 1 in town!!!!
GOOD JOB BOYS!!!! Wish we could have been there to support you all! Watched it all on ESPN! Shout out to my godsons Neiko and Neino along with my adopted son, Arkelle Elliott! I’m very proud of you all!!!! Way to go Chiefs!
Way to go Chiefs. So pround of you. Stare champs. Yea