T.R. Miller Knocks Off Defending 3A Champion Flomaton (With Photo Gallery)
November 23, 2019
The T.R. Miller Tigers knocked off the defending 3A state champion Flomaton Hurricanes Friday night.
The Hurricanes took a 12-0 lead, but could not hold on in the 3-A quarterfinals in front of a packed house in Flomaton.
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T.R. Miller’s Blake Jernigan was dragged down by Flomaton’s Alex Cash, forcing a fumble on the Tigers’ first possession. Flomaton’s Nicholas Turner then returned it deep into Miller territory, setting up a Daquan “Money” Johnson touchdown from two yards out on third and goal (second photo at bottom). After a missed two-point conversion, the Hurricanes were on top 6-0.
In the second quarter, it was Travon Brown ended an 85-yard, 15-play drive with an eight-yard touchdown at the pylon for the Canes (pictured left). Another missed two-point attempt and Flomaton was up 12-0.
The Tigers answered with a six yard touchdown run from Narkavis Campbell. The Tigers made the extra point to cut the Hurricane’s lead to 12-7.
With 11 second to go in the second quarter, a T.R. Miller’s Miller Hart found Darius Webb in the air between two Hurricane defenders for a 29-yard touchdown (first photo below). A good kick gave the Tigers a 14-12 advantage.
Johnson ended the night with 124 yards on 22 carries and 11 yards to two passes. Brown had 13 carries for 57 yards
The Flomaton Hurricanes ended their season at 11-2 record. T.R Miller marches on with their first trip to the semifinals since 2008 next Friday night at Mobile Christian.
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Escambia Academy Falls Short Of AISA Title 23-6 To Autauga Academy
November 23, 2019
Escambia Academy’s fell short of an AISA Class AA championship with a 23-6 loss to Autauga Academy Friday.
It was the fourth straight meeting between the two teams for the state championship, and the third win for the Autauga Generals.
The Autauga Generals took a 7-0 lead before the EA Cougars answered. Sophomore quarterback Landon Sims threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to senior Ty Williams to bring the Cougars within one, 7-6 at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Troy University.
But the third quarter saw Autauga with two touchdowns in just 32 seconds, the second coming after a Cougar fumble.
“Defensively, we played probably about as good as we could play,” EA head coach Hugh Fountain said. “We had a few plays there at the end that gave them the points. But defensively I though we played really well.”
We just never could get into a grove on offense. We had so many penalties,” Fountain said of his Cougars, which were well north of 100 yards in total penalties. “It just kept killing any kind of a grove we could have to get into and move the football. I think really that’s what came back to hurt us.”
Escambia Academy’s season ended at 9-4 in the state runner-up spot.
The Cougars beat Autauga back in 2017 to win the state AA football championship, and EA also holds the AAA state football championship title from 2014.
Photos by Andrew Garner/Atmore Advance for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Playoff Finals
November 23, 2019
Here are Friday night football playoff finals from across the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
7A Regional Final
Edgewater 28, Niceville 20
6A Regional Final
Escambia 39, Lee 13
3A Regional Final
Florida High 21, Pensacola Catholic 14
1A Regional Final
Baker 21, Vernon 20
ALABAMA
Class 3A Quarterfinals
T.R. Miller 14, Flomaton 12 [Game story, photo gallery...]
AISA State Championship Class AA
Autauga 23, Escambia Academy 6 [Game story, photo gallery...]
NorthEscambia.com photo.
David Meredith Named Lakeview School Teacher Of The Year
November 23, 2019
David Meredith of Cantonment has been named the Lakeview School Teacher of the Year. He teaches adaptive physical education at Lakeview and is also a varsity coach at Pensacola High School and teachers at Warrington Middle School. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Woman In Wheelchair Killed Crossing Roadway
November 22, 2019
A woman crossing the road in a wheelchair was struck and killed Thursday night in Escambia County.
The 70-year old woman was crossing Old Palafox near Van Pelt Lane in a wheelchair about 6:23 p.m. The Florida Highway Patrol said 37-year old Stephen Hicks of Pensacola was unable to see her in time to avoid a crash due to limited lighting in the area.
The woman was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where she later died. Her name has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
No charges have been filed as the investigation continues.
Molino Man Charged With Theft Of Trailers, Equipment Worth $91,000
November 22, 2019
A Molino man was booked into the Escambia County Jail Monday on charges related to the theft of trailers and equipment valued at $91,000.
Rex Burton Hassell, 59, was charged with grand theft, two counts of larceny, five counts of grand theft of a motor vehicle, and criminal mischief with property damage. Hassell remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday with bond set at $51,000.
Hassell allegedly took a Bobcat mini excavator valued at $18,000 from Gateway Lane. The excavator suffered an estimated $10,000 in damage after it was stolen, according to an arrest report.
He is also accused of stealing a 48-foot flatbed trailer valued at $10,000, four Texas Pride dump trailers worth a total of $24,000 from 10 Mile Road, and a $21,000 welder and welding lead worth $500 from a business on Highway 95A in Cantonment. Hassell is also accused of taking a trailer worth $17,500 from a road construction project on Highway 29.
All of the items were located on a farm near Andalusia, Alabama.
An investigator from the Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office went to Andalusia as part of an ongoing grand theft and stolen property investigation. During the investigation, numerous stolen vehicles and trailers were located.
The Covington County (AL) Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on Glisson Road west of Andalusia. During the search, Hassell’s Florida drivers license was located in a shop building, and the property owner said Hassell brought the vehicles and trailers to his farm and parked them there, according to an arrest report.
Brush Fire Spreads, Damages Truck And Barn
November 22, 2019
A brush fire damaged a vehicle and a structure Thursday afternoon in McDavid.
Multiple Escambia Fire Rescue departments and the Florida Forest Service responded to the brush fire in the area of Roach Road and Honeybee Lane about 2 p.m.
The fire destroyed a box truck and damaged a barn. The blaze started with a unattended fire involving discarded tires, according to Escambia Fire Rescue.
There were no injuries reported.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Operation Christmas Child Collections Continue At First Baptist Bratt
November 22, 2019
There’s still time to pack those shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child and drop them off at the First Baptist Church of Bratt.
National Collection Week continues through Monday, November 25. The First Baptist Church of Bratt is the official drop-off location/OCC Relay Center for the north end of Escambia County, FL.
Collection hours are:
- Saturday, Nov. 23: 9 a.m. – noon
- Sunday, Nov. 24: 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 25: 8-10 a.m.
Operation Christmas Child boxes should be packed in a specific manner. For more information, call Hawsey at the First Baptist Church of Bratt at (850) 327-6529, visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ, or call (800) 353-5949. Resources are available for churches that wish to participate.
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational non-profit organization that has mission’s opportunities all over the world.
Tate High’s Chase Tolbert Signs With Bishop State
November 22, 2019
Tate High School senior Chase Tolbert has signed to play baseball at Bishop State Community College. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bristol Aaron Of Cantonment Named Miss Snowball Derby
November 22, 2019
Bristol Aaron of Cantonment was crowned 2019 Miss Snowball Derby Thursday night, selected from a field of 16 contestants.
Jessica Ballard was declared runner-up; second runner-up was Madison Bragg, third runner-up Brooke Gardner and fourth runner-up Alana Rose. Ballard was also was selected by the contestants as Miss Congeniality.
Aaron, a Tate High School graduate, received $1,000 in cash plus jewelry and the crown for the year.
Photos courtesy Cat Country 98.7 and others for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
