Northview vs. Chipley: What You Need To Know
December 2, 2011
Tonight will be, without a doubt, the biggest football game ever played in Bratt as the Northview Chiefs host the Chipley Tigers in the state semifinals. The winner heads to the Citrus Bowl in Orlando next Friday night.
It’s only the second trip to the state semis in the history of Northview High School, and the first final four game at home.
Here’s what you need to know:
- The ticket price, set by the FHSAA, is $9. There are no passes or student discounts.
- Tickets will be available at the school from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. and at the gate.
- Kickoff will be 7:30 p.m.
- Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
- Parking will be free. However, the Northview NJROTC will be accepting donations for parking.
- Noise makers are encouraged, but no air horns or glass containers are allowed.
- Complete concessions will be available.
- Game time weather: Temperatures will be around 55 at kickoff under clear skies, falling to about 45 by the end of the fourth quarter. The humidity will be a bit high, around 65%, with a light wind out out of the east or east-southeast.
- NorthEscambia.com will have complete coverage Saturday morning with all of the game details and lots of photos.
Directions:
For driving directions to the school at 4100 West Highway 4 in Bratt, click here for Google Maps and enter your address.
No Word Yet On Northview Quarterback’s Suspension (With Video Of Play)
December 1, 2011
As of early Thursday, Northview High School had received no word on an appeal filed Tuesday with the the Florida High School Athletic Association over the suspension of quarterback and safety Brandon Sheets.
Sheets, a senior, was flagged twice in Friday night’s regional win over Freeport for what the officials said was taunting and unsportsmanlike conduct, resulting in a one game suspension.
The first flag came after a touchdown when Sheets stopped just across the goal line. An official alleged that Sheets taunted the player by standing over him.
But video footage (see YouTube video at top of page) shows Sheets stood over the Freeport player only while the Freeport player had his arms around Sheets’ legs. The video shows Sheets stepping across the goal line for the touchdown with a Freeport defender holding his legs in an attempted tackle. Sheets, not brought down by the tackle, looks down at the Freeport player as the Freeport player continues to hold his legs. When the Freeport defender releases his grip, Sheets almost immediately turns and walks away.
As a referee was explaining the flag to coach Sid Wheatley on the Chiefs’ sideline, Sheets ran back on the field to run the extra point play. That’s when Sheets allegedly mocked a referee by looking at him and clapping.
Northview coach Sid Wheatley said following the game that Sheets, a senior, was not ejected from the game, according to the referee. Rather, he voluntarily substituted Kevin Vaughan at quarterback for the remainder of the game. On Monday, the school learned that the FHSAA had suspended Sheets for one game.
If the FHSAA does not overturn the one game suspension on appeal, Vaughan will start as quarterback for the Chiefs Friday night against Chipley.
Pictured below: Northview QB Brandon Sheets (#8, far right) runs the ball in for a touchdown that led to him being flagged for taunting last Friday night against Freeport. Pictured inset: A referee explains the flag to Northview Coach Sid Wheatley. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Chiefs Pep Rally Tonight
December 1, 2011
The Northview Chiefs will hold a community pep rally Thursday night in advance of the state semifinal game Friday night against Chipley.
The pep rally will take place from 6-6:30 p.m. in the school gym featuring the cheerleaders, dance team, mascot, band, color guard, majorettes and the 2011 Northview Varsity Chiefs. Prior to the pep rally, varsity players will sign 2011 Northview Chiefs t-shirts. Those that purchased a t-shirt earlier this week may pick up the shirt in the gym lobby and have it signed between 5:30-6 p.m. in the gym.
Noise makers are encouraged at both the pep rally and Friday night’s semifinal game against Chipley. Air horns and glass containers are not permitted.
Pre-sale tickets will be available Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the school. All tickets are $9 as set by the FHSAA.
Pictured: A Northview Chiefs pep rally prior to last week’s Freeport game. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Freezing Temps Tonight
November 30, 2011
Freezing temperatures are forecast for the inland areas tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. East wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. East wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
- Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
FHSAA Suspends Northview Quarterback Brandon Sheets
November 29, 2011
The Florida High School Athletic Association has suspended Northview Chiefs quarterback and safety Brandon Sheets from Friday night’s state semifinal game against Chipley. Northview High School is appealing that suspension to the FHSAA.
Sheets, a senior, was flagged twice in Friday night’s regional win over Freeport for what the officials said amounted to taunting.
The first flag came after a touchdown when Sheets stopped just across the goal line and dropped the ball near a Freeport defender. The second flag came on the next play. As a referee was explaining the flag to coach Sid Wheatley on the Chiefs’ sideline, Sheets ran back on the field to run the extra point play. That’s when Sheets allegedly mocked a referee by looking at him and clapping.
If Sheets’ suspension remains by the time kickoff comes Friday night in Bratt, junior Kevin Vaughan will be in his place.
Pictured top: Northview QB Brandon Sheets (#8, far right) runs the ball in for a touchdown that led to him being flagged for taunting last Friday night against Freeport. Pictured inset: A referee explains the flag to Northview Coach Sid Wheatley. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Light Freeze Possible Tonight
November 29, 2011
A light freeze is possible tonight for inland areas, according to the National Weather Service.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Order Chief Team Shirts Today For Northview Pep Rally Thursday
November 28, 2011
Northview High School is selling shirts in advance of a community pep rally Thursday night.
The shirts will feature a team photo of the Northview Chiefs, and the team will sign the shirts Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at a pep rally in the school gym. Shirts can be pre-ordered today for $10.70 by calling Teresa Johnson at (850) 327-6681 ext. 225.
Additional details about the pep rally will be posted prior to Thursday.
Weather: Cold Monday
November 28, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain or drizzle. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind around 10 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Weather: Turning Colder
November 27, 2011
A cold front will bring showers and possibly a thunderstorm to the North Escambia area today. By Monday, it will be unseasonably cool, with daytime highs only in the low 50’s.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Rain Tonight, Sunday; Unseasonably Cold By Monday
November 26, 2011
An approaching cold front will bring an increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday. By Sunday night, the rain will clear, giving way to colder weather.
- Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 10 mph.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. West wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.