Argos Use Late 4th Quarter Drive To Stay Perfect On The Season
October 5, 2025
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – When the Argos needed to put together its best offensive drive of the game, it produced, leading to a go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter. UWF would hold that lead to earn a 31-24 win over Northeastern State and move to 5-0 on the season.
West Florida took control of the ball with just over eight minutes remaining in the game after Northeastern scored on a 77-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 24-24. The Argos proceeded to go on a seven play, 84-yard drive for a touchdown while also chewing up four minutes of play clock.
Quarterback Marcus Stokes completed back-to-back first down passes with one going 14 yards to Mikaiah Stephenson followed by a 12-yard pass to Corey Scott. TJ Lane then broke a 37-yard run to get the Argos into the redzone. Stokes capped off the important drive with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Stephenson.
Stokes finished the game going 26-of-37 for 332 yards and four touchdowns.
FIRST HALF
UWF scored all 17 of their first half points in the second quarter. Northeastern was the first to score late in the first quarter. On the first drive of the second quarter Stokes connected with Tyree Holloway on a 46-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 7-7. The Argo defense then forced a turnover on downs with two straight tackles for loss when the Riverhawks needed just a yard for the first down.
A key component to the win on Saturday was the UWF rush defense which allowed no rushing yards for the hosts. NSU had 17 rush attempts for 0 yards on the day.
After the fourth down stop the Argos used the positive field position to punch in another touchdown with tight end Jake Robinette catching a 10-yard pass for the TD.
The Riverhawks had the answer with a long touchdown pass to tight end Cam Woods to tie the game. Woods led the home team with three touchdowns.
Both teams in their final possessions of the half converted on a field goal to leave the game tied 17-17 heading into the halftime break.
SECOND HALF
With the teams going punch-for-punch it was the Argos special teams that made the big play early in the fourth quarter.
After a scoreless third quarter, the Riverhawks began the fourth quarter in UWF territory and lined up for a field goal to take a 20-17 lead. Chester Fearon was able to get a hand on the 43-yard kick giving the Argos the ball back at their own 26-yard line.
The UWF offense responded with a go-ahead touchdown on a 23-yard pass from Stokes to Holloway. It was his second receiving touchdown of the day.
Following the game-winning drive by the Argos the Riverhawks had just over four minutes to produce a tying drive. But it was Fearon who stepped up again with an interception at the goal line.
NSU forced a quick stop on the defense forcing UWF to punt with less than a minute remaining in regulation. Punter Michael Shine delivered a 54-yard punt to pin the Riverhawks back in their own territory. Walker Robinson gave the final blow with an interception to close out the game.
KEY PERFORMANCES
Marcus Stokes went 26-of-37 for 332 yards and 4 touchdowns
TJ Lane rushed for 88 yards on 14 attempts
Tyree Holloway had 5 receptions for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns
Corey Scott led the team with 9 catches (96 yards)
Ja’Kobe Clinton led the team with 10 tackles including 4 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He also added a pass breakup.
Chester Fearon had a kick block and an interception
Walker Robinson made 5 tackles and had an interception
Brogan Woeber was 4-for-4 on XP and made a 21-yard kick
Tyler Patterson had 5-of-6 kickoffs for a touchback
Michael Shine had 3 punts for an average of 47 yards
UP NEXT
The 5-0 Argos will be back at home on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. for a homecoming game against Chowan.
ECSO Speed Enforcement On Highway 97 Goes High Tech, Data Driven
October 4, 2025
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is continuing speed enforcement efforts on Highway 97, including the return of data-collecting speed detection trailers they were forced to quit using.
It’s all part of Sheriff Chip Simmons’ push to use technology and data to solve issues across the county, Chief Deputy Andrew Hobbs said recently.
The trailers display the speed limit and the speed of passing vehicles, complete with small flashing red and blue LED lights to attract driver attention. But there’s much more going on, Hobbs said. The trailers collect data including the speed and direction of passing traffic, allowing the ECSO to concentrate enforcement efforts during the time periods needed.
“We are not just sending deputies out there, we are sending them out there during the time when the traffic violations are occurring and maximizing manpower,” the chief deputy said. “Sometimes drivers are not really speeding, but they are crossing over the centerlines and making other traffic flow violations. We look at what’s going on in an area.”
The ECSO was forced at one time to remove the speed detection trailers from the right-of-ways on state roads, but that issue has been solved and the ECSO trailers have returned to state roads. Hobbs credited new Century Town Administrator Dave Murzin, for making contact with FDOT to facilitate action on the issue.
“We are once again partnering with FDOT on these trailers we were unable to use before, and we are able to do as much as we can with the resources we have,” he said.
In addition to deputies that work in the local precincts, the chief deputy said the ECSO Traffic Unit is periodically patrolling Highway 97 from Highway 29 in Molino to the Alabama state line in Davisville.
Highway 97 has been the site of numerous serious traffic crashes and fatalities. A fatality occurred just before 7 a.m. on September 12 on Highway 97, and a two-vehicle crash about an hour later, and about 3.5 miles south on Highway 97, injured two people. There was also a five-vehicle wreck with multiple injuries that occurred in August on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill.
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Grand Opening Held For New We Care Thrift Store In Atmore (With Gallery)
October 4, 2025
The ribbon was cut on Friday morning for a new We Care Thrift Store in Atmore, which benefits prison ministry programs across the area.
We Care’s three thrift stores fund the We Care Program in-prison ministries in Alabama, Florida and Ohio, including Holman and Fountain correctional facilities in Atmore, and the Century and Santa Rosa correctional institutions in Century and East Milton.
The Atmore We Care Thrift Store is located on Highway 21 at Northgate Drive, across from Hendrix Tractor and just over two miles north of the former store location in downtown Atmore. The brand-new 21,000-square-foot building includes a dedicated donation and sorting area and 10,000 square feet of retail space.
The thrift store offers a variety of merchandise, including a wide selection of clothing, household items, electronics, and furniture. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The former downtown Atmore We Care location, which opened in 1989, closed on September 27. We Care’s other stores have been located in Monroeville since 2002 and Flomaton since 2008.
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Northview Chiefs Slip To Baker 22-19 (With Photo Gallery)
October 4, 2025
The undefeated Baker Gators got past the Northview Chiefs 22-19 Friday night in Baker.
Tyson Phifer, Easten Odom, and Nate Duffy each had touchdowns for the Chiefs. Northview also had big interceptions from Caleb Levins and Phifer (pictured above).
With the loss, the Chiefs fell to 1-5. Baker improved to 7-0, a feat the Gators had not accomplished since they won the 1A state championship in 2020.
For a photo gallery, click here.
*Look for cheerleader, band and fan photos by Tuesday.
While they fell short of the win, Northview head coach Doug Vickery said he was proud of the performance from the Chiefs.
“I”m proud of these guys; the effort was really, really good,” Vickery said. “They just haven’t given up all year and just continue to play hard –the resiliency is there. I hate it for them, I wish we could have pulled one out, and it’s been several close ones, a play here, a play there. We’ve just got to learn how to finish it.”
Next week, the Northview Chiefs will host the Jay Royals in Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in Bratt. Coming off a 47-7 win over Central on Friday night, Jay is 2-4 on the season.
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Register By Monday For 2025 Escambia County Agriculture Tour
October 4, 2025
The 2025 Escambia County Agriculture Tour is coming up next week, and the deadline to buy tickets is Monday, October 6.
Participants in the Friday, October 10 tour will explore farms, area agricultural processing facilities, meet local farmers, and discover the positive impact of agriculture in Escambia County. From farm animals to fresh produce, this tour has something for everyone.
Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Escambia County 4-H Property on Highway 99 in Molino. The tour bus will depart at 8:30 a.m.
For more information and to register, click here.
Tate Aggies Sweep The Jay Royals In Friday Afternoon Showdown
October 4, 2025
Tate 3, Jay 0
The Tate Aggies secured a decisive victory over the Jay Royals in straight sets on Friday afternoon.
The Aggies dominated, especially in the first two frames, as they took the match 3-0.
Tate overpowered the Royals with strong sets of 25-9 and 25-7 to jump out to a commanding two-set lead. Jay High showed improved effort and resolve in the third set, pushing the Aggies more closely before Tate closed out the match with a 25-17 finish.
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High School Football Scoreboard
October 4, 2025
Here are Friday night high school football scores from across the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Baker 22, Northview 19 [Story, photos...]
- Jay 47, Central 7
- West Florida 35, Gulf Breeze 6
- Crestview 33, Pine Forest 8
- Escambia 29, Navarre 19
- Pensacola Catholic 45, Destin 0
- Washington 30 Pensacola High 20
- Pace 20, Madison County 18
- Tate – Bye week
- Milton – Bye week
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 40, Monroe County 8
- Orange Beach 29, Escambia County (Atmore) 22
- W.S. Neal 55, Satsuma 19
- Cottage Hill Christian Academy 28, T.R. Miller 14
- Escambia Academy – Bye week
Pictured: Northview’s Caleb Levins gains yardage for the Chiefs Friday night in Baker. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Century Man Charged With Strangulation, Burglary After Standoff With Deputies
October 3, 2025
A Century man remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday morning following allegations of a domestic assault that involved strangulation and led to a brief standoff with deputies earlier this week.
Elisha Tyquan Hunt, 31, was charged with domestic battery by strangulation, burglary with assault or battery domestic violence related, and obstructing justice.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy on patrol in the parking lot of the Food Giant on North Century Boulevard when he was alerted by a vehicle braking sharply and sounding its horn. The deputy approached the distressed driver, an adult female, who was visibly injured and struggling to breathe, with blood observed on her face and vehicle.
The woman informed the deputy that she had just escaped an alleged assault by her boyfriend, later identified as Elisha Tyquan Hunt, after confronting him at a residence in the area. She reported that the dispute escalated when Hunt allegedly reached into her vehicle, which she was occupying, and choked her with two hands until she momentarily lost consciousness. The woman managed to flee the location in her car immediately after regaining her breath, driving until she spotted the patrol vehicle, according to an arrest report.
Following the initial report, deputies located Hunt at a residence on Lake Drive in Century. Upon arrival, the scene was secured, and commands were issued for any occupants to exit the building.According to the report, deputies identified Hunt being inside the residence, but he refused multiple warnings to surrender, initiating a standoff that lasted more than half an hour. Eventually, Hunt complied with the commands and was taken into custody without further physical incident.
Hunt’s bond was set for $31,000.
State Drops Battery Charge Against Cantonment Woman In Shed Resident Dispute
October 3, 2025
A 2024 aggravated battery charge has been dropped against a Cantonment woman who was charged for allegedly hitting a man living in her shed with a bat.
According to court documents, the charge was dismissed by the State Attorney’s Office because they were unable to make contact with the victim “despite numerous efforts”.
Shanna Delores Perdue, now 42, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon in the August 1, 2024 incident..
The victim told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that Perdue struck him on the hand and fingers with an aluminum bat during an argument over cigarettes.
Perdue told the deputy that the victim and his girlfriend were living in a shed behind her trailer and taking advantage of her by refusing to pay for rent or the electricity they were using, an arrest report states.
14 Tate High Students Recognized For Perfect State Standardized Assessment Scores
October 3, 2025
Fourteen Tate High School students have been recognized for achieving perfect scores on the 2025 state standardized assessments.
“These students exemplify what it means to strive for excellence,” said Principal Laura Touchstone. “Earning a perfect score is a rare and remarkable achievement, and we are incredibly proud of the focus and determination each of these students demonstrated. They serve as an inspiration to their peers and show us all what can be achieved through dedication and hard work.”
The following Tate High students earned perfect scores:
- Ja’lon Rodgers – FAA Biology EOC and FAA U.S. History EOC
- Kira Kimmons – Biology EOC
- Kendra McDonald – FAST ELA Reading Assessment
- Henry Merritt – Biology EOC
- Joerel Moore – Biology EOC
- Marcus Cooper – U.S. History EOC
- Tristan Crumm – U.S. History EOC
- Zion Hardaway – U.S. History EOC
- Charlie McMillian – Biology EOC
- Oliver Ortez – U.S. History EOC
- Callum Posey – U.S. History EOC
- Ethan Rezaie – U.S. History EOC
- Elijah Scott – U.S. History EOC
- Beatrice Tosi – U.S. History EOC
Pictured (L-R) Tate High School Principal Laura Touchstone, Ja’lon Rodgers, Kira Kimmons, Joerel Moore, Tristan Crumm, Charlie McMillian, Callum Posey, Ethan Rezaie, and Elijah Scott. Not pictured: Beatrice Tosi (2024-2025 foreign exchange student), Kendra McDonald, Henry Merritt, Marcus Cooper, Zion Hardaway, and Oliver Ortez. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.