Playoffs: Northview Wins; Pine Forest, Escambia, West Florida, Catholic All Fall
November 19, 2022
Here are Friday night playoff football scores from across the North Escambia area:
1R
- Northview 34, Holmes County 26 [Details, photos...]
- Chipley 39, Baker 20
- Next week: Chipley at Northview
2S
- Florida High 18, Pensacola Catholic 14
- Suwannee 17, West Florida 14
3S
- Choctawhatchee 30, Pine Forest 29
- Columbia 17. Escambia 15
ALABAMA
- There were no Escambia County, Alabama, teams remaining in the Alabama playoffs.
Clair Elizabeth Wise McGill
November 19, 2022
Clair Elizabeth Wise McGill, age 81, of Atmore, AL passed away on November 18, 2022 in Atmore, AL. She was born on September 15, 1941 in Atmore, AL to Odus and Thelma Elizabeth Hawke Wise. She received a Bachelor’s degree with Samford University and a Master’s degree with Troy University. Clair was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore and was a retired teacher with the Escambia County Alabama School System. She is preceded in death by her parents, Odus and Elizabeth Wise; her sister, Nan Reia Norris and her brother-in-law, James Norris.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Terre McGill; her nieces: Tina Norris Brooks (Scott) of Atmore, AL, René Norris Godwin (Lamar) of Oak Grove, FL, Michele Norris of Auburn, AL and Lexie McGill Thorsen (Dennis) of Pensacola, FL; six nieces and nephews and eight great-great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Zach Brooks, Norris Brooks, Ethan Brooks, Lamar Godwin, Bryan McGill and Dennis Thorsen.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or a charity of your choice.
Tommy Lowery Steely
November 19, 2022
Mr. Tommy Lowery Steely of Old Fannie Road in Flomaton, AL passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 at a Century FL health care facility.
Mr. Steely was a lifelong resident of Century, FL. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and was employed by Container Corporation for a number of years. He was a member of Flomaton First Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and was a fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Mr. Steely was preceded in death by his wife, Jacquelyn Steely; his parents, Sid Steely and Dora Dean Steely; and sons, Tommy Steely, Jr. and Keith Steely.
He is survived by a daughter, Kellie Steely of Flomaton; a grandson, Tyler Jacob Steely of Flomaton; and special family members, John (Kristen) Steely, Sandy Steely, Travis Steely and Stanley (Bobbie) Dixon.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Patrick Carden officiating. Interment will follow at Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 12 Noon until service time at 1:00 P.M. at Flomaton Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: Andre Deslonde, Brett Deslonde, Pete Salazar, Rusty Burnham, Patrick Carden, and Terry Sheffield.
One Killed, One Injured In Accident At Oil Company Facility Near Century
November 18, 2022
One person was killed and another suffered a non-life threatening injury in a reported explosion Friday afternoon near Century.
Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore told NorthEscambia.com that it happened at an oil company facility in an isolated area about a mile off Fannie Road south of the Florida-Alabama state line.
Gilmore confirmed that one person suffered a fatal injury, and one person was being transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS.
“There was never any danger to the public,” Gilmore said.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that their deputies were on scene and assisting in the investigation.
Additional details have not been released.
Century Man Accused Of Attacking His Former Girlfriend, Cutting Her Face
November 18, 2022
A Century man is accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend at her apartment.
Caesar Martinez, Jr., 43, was charged with aggravated battery, battery by strangulation, armed burglary of an occupied dwelling, and criminal mischief.
Martinez allegedly went to his ex-girlfriend’s apartment, knocked on the door and entered without permission when she answered the door. He grabbed her by the neck, threw her to the ground, began cutting her face with a razor blade or knife, and stomped on her phone, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report. She was treated on scene by Escambia County EMS.
Martinez told deputies that he was at his home at the time of the incident and accused the victim of lying, the report states.
The woman’s young daughter reportedly witnessed the incident, and the Department of Children and Families was notified.
Martinez was released from Escambia County Jail on a $10,500 bond.
What You Need To Know: Northview Hosts Holmes County In 1R Round Two Tonight
November 18, 2022
The Northview Chiefs will host the Holmes County Blue Devils Friday night in round two of the 1R playoffs.
The undefeated Chiefs (10-0) had a bye last week in round one, while Holmes County (7-4) knocked off Freeport 49-20.
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium, Northview HS
- Tickets: $8, plus service fee.
- All tickets must be purchased through Gofan.co. Mobile device only; no printed tickets. Only FHSAA state series passes will be accepted.
- Parking: Donation. Arrive early for the best locations.
- Weather: Dress warm. Kickoff about 42 degrees, falling to 37 degrees by the end of the game. Light north wind; no rain.
Northview has averaged 45 points per game this season, while Holmes has averaged 36.7. The Chiefs have averaged 418.3 yards per game (292.3 rushing, 126 passing), while Holmes has averaged 360.5 (254.8 rushing, 105.6 passing).
With a win Friday night in the regional semifinals, the Chiefs will host the winner of tonight’s Baker (8-3) at Chipley (10-0) game on Friday, November 25.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cold Tonight, Chance Of Rain For Saturday, Saturday Night
November 18, 2022
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Here is your official North Escambia forecast:
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thanksgiving Day: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tate Baseball’s Kelly And McAnally Sign With Coastal Alabama East
November 18, 2022
Tate High School’s Cade Kelly and Ethan McAnally signed Thursday afternoon with the Warhawks of Coastal Alabama Community College East in Brewton to continue their baseball and academic careers.
The Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida provided a red-tailed hawk in lieu of a Warhawk mascot for the signing event.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
DeSantis: State Offices Will Be Closed Three Extra Days For The Holidays
November 18, 2022
State employees with get three extra days off this holiday season.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on November 23, December 23 and December 30 in addition to regular office closures during the holidays.
“Our state employees have worked hard throughout the year, especially over the past few months responding to Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Closing state offices on November 23rd, December 23rd and December 30th will provide state employees with some much-deserved time with their families to enjoy the holiday season. The First Lady and I are thankful for the dedication our state employees have demonstrated to helping the people of Florida.”
Jay’s Caitlyn Gavin Inks Softball Scholarship With USA Jaguars
November 18, 2022
Jay High School’s Caitlyn Gavin signed a softball scholarship Thursday with the University of South Alabama.
A member of the varsity team since seventh grade, Gavin signs with the Jags after lettering for the Jay Lady Royals. As a junior, Gavin batted .372, recording 32 hits, 23 runs scored and 17 RBI. Of her 32 hits, 10 went for extra bases that season, including seven doubles and a pair of home runs. She led Jay to Class 1A state championship in 2022 – program’s first-ever softball state title – as the Royals finished with a 22-5 record.
Gavin batted .423 in 29 games during the 2021 season where she helped Jay to a 24-6 record. She drove in 39 with 33 hits and scored 33 runs, while also registering 12 home runs and four doubles. She was 5-for-5 with 6 RBI against Gulf Breeze and also drove in five in a postseason game against Holmes County.
“We love the way Caitlyn plays the game,” said Becky Clark, USA softball head coach. “She commits to all of the little things that add up to big moments. As a middle infielder, she has the tools to make all of the plays up the middle and in the hole. She loves the game and shows up to play every day. Offensively, she will work gap-to-gap with the ability to drive the ball out of the park as well. I am excited to see her growth and production once she gets in our system on a consistent basis.”