Northview Celebrates Homecoming With 30-20 Win Over Jay
October 6, 2018
The Northview Chief earned a 30-20 homecoming win Friday night in Bratt over the Jay Royals.
“We played good in a spurts, and we played really bad in spurts,” Northview football coach Derek Marshman said after the win.
The Chiefs got off to a rough start with a a penalty on their first down and no gain on their second before Jayden Jackson scored on a 64-yard run to give the Chiefs and early 6-0 lead with 10:40 remaining in the first quarter.
At 8:30 in the second, Jay quarterback Bryson McCullough found senior Conner Roberts for a 40-yard touchdown to tie it up 6-6.
With 5:55 remaining in the first half, from Ben Wilson connected with Ray’von Bush for another Chiefs TD, 12-6.
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The Chiefs were not going to the lockers without on more before the half. With 1:50 on the clock, Northview moved ahead 18-6 when Wilson found Seth Killam for a 76-yard touchdown. But not to be left out, the Royals squeeze in another touchdown as time expired in the half on a 13-yard pass from McCullough to Austin Ashworth to cut the Chiefs lead to 18-12.
Jackson scored on a 15-yarder with 5:31 go to in the third, and Aunterio Minor powered in from a yard out with 3:02 to go in the fourth for a 30-12 lead.
Solomon Ransom scored from about 30-yards out for the Royals with 1:49 in the game.
“Our run defense was incredible tonight. They have a great running back and a great running team. We challenged them physically all week to stop the run and we did that,” Marshman said.
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The Northview Chiefs (4-2, 1-0) are facing their biggest challenges of the season the next two weeks. NHS will be at Pensacola Catholic next Friday night, then it’s a trip to Baker in a couple of weeks. Catholic is coming off a 48-3 loss Friday night to Madison County, while 1-A powerhouse Baker is riding a 27-game regular season winning streak.
For now, the Chiefs are not thinking about the Baker Gators; they are setting their sights on a “W’ against the Catholic Crusaders.
“Catholic is going to be a tough team. They have beaten a lot of schools that are bigger than they are. They are playing up in class every week, besides next week,” Marshman said. “It’s going to a be a big challenge for us. It’s always tough to play a bigger school like that with the kind of athletes they have, but we are going to be up for the challenge.”
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High School Football Final Scores
October 6, 2018
Here are final scores from around the North Escambia area Friday night.
FLORIDA
- Northview 30, Jay 20 [Story, photos...]
- West Florida 27, Pine Forest 24
- Escambia 37, Navarre 27
- Crestview 61, Milton 20
- Gulf Breeze 54, Fort Walton Beach 14
- Madison County 48, Pensacola Catholic 3
- Tate: OPEN
ALABAMA
- Escambia County 34, Clarke County 12
- Bayside Academy 34, Flomaton 21
- Mobile Christian 28, T.R. Miller 25
- W.S. Neal 45, Monroe County 7
- Escambia Academy 47, Hooper Academy 14
No U-Turn Signs To Be Installed Hwy 29 At Pinestead
October 6, 2018
Crews will install No U-turn signs for both north and southbound traffic on Highway 29 at the intersection Pinestead Road in Escambia County at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October. 9. This change is being made to increase safety at the intersection, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Hundreds Attend Northview Homecoming Parade (With Photo Gallery)
October 5, 2018
Hundreds turned out for the annual Northview High School Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon in Bratt.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Friday night homecoming festivities will begin at 6:00 Friday, with game kickoff set against Jay at 7 p.m.
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Ernest Ward Middle School Placed On Lockdown
October 5, 2018
Ernest Ward Middle School was placed on a precautionary lockdown just before dismissal time Friday afternoon after authorities received a report of a man with a rifle near the school.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office quickly made contact with the man, and there was no threat, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The man was on his own property near the school.
The lockdown was quickly lifted.
File photo.
Cantonment Man Charged With Battery On Pregnant Girlfriend
October 5, 2018
A Cantonment man has been charged with the battery of his pregnant girlfriend.
Leve Leon Dixon, Jr., allegedly accused his girlfriend of cheating on him and punched her about 10 times. He also threw her phone causing the screen to break.
Dixon, 27, was charged with felony aggravated battery when the offender knew the victim was pregnant and criminal mischief with property damage.
Leve remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday with bond set at $15,000.
FDC Announces $1,000 Hiring Bonuses At Century, Santa Rosa Prisons
October 5, 2018
The Florida Department of Corrections has announced $1,000 hiring bonuses at the Century Correctional Institution and Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in Milton.
Applicants who complete their correctional officer certification through either FDC or certain state colleges will be eligible for the bonus. Paid training is available.
For more information regarding a career with the Florida Department of Corrections, visit FLDOCjobs.com
Photos: Kiss The Goat And Other EWMS Pep Rally Fun
October 5, 2018
From kissing a goat, to the principal dancing with a pink wig, to pies in the face, the Ernest Ward Eagles held a homecoming pep rally Thursday.
The Kiss The Goat contest was a fundraiser benefiting the cheerleaders. And the goat was unharmed (he really seemed to enjoy all the attention).
The Eagles beat W.S. Neal 44-0 in their homecoming game. Click here for photos and details.
For an Ernest Ward Middle pep rally photo gallery, click here.
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Ernest Ward Gets Another Win, Outscoring Opponents 154-12 In Four Games
October 5, 2018
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles have outscored opponents 154-12 just four games into this season.
Only Saraland has scored against Ernest Ward, the only middle school football team in Escambia County, FL.
Thursday night, EWMS celebrated a homecoming win over the Eagles of W.S. Neal, 40-0.
For a game action photo gallery, click here.
Earlier this season, Ernest Ward defeated W.S. Neal 28-0, Summerdale 44-0, and Saraland 42-12.
Next Thursday, Ernest Ward will host Escambia County Middle School of Atmore, and they will wrap up their season October 18 on the road at Summerdale. Both games are at 6 p.m.
For a pep rally photo gallery, click here.
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Northview JV Battles Back Hard In Game Against Catholic
October 5, 2018
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs may be few in number, but they held their own against Pensacola Catholic’s JV Thursday night in Bratt.
Catholic held a 20-0 lead in the fourth quarter, but the JV Chiefs came alive with two touchdowns in the final two minutes of the game for a final score of 20-16. The JV Chiefs only have 13 players.
Northview’s JV will travel to Atmore Monday to face the JV Blue Devils of Escambia County High School at 6 p.m.
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