Homecoming Win: Northview Stings Vernon
October 27, 2012
The Northview Chiefs beat the Vernon Yellow Jackets 40-0 Friday night in Bratt.
“It was a complete win tonight,” Northview head coach Sid Wheatley said. Easily cruising past Vernon, Wheatley took the opportunity to play almost the entire Chiefs team, including all 20 seniors that had the chance to become involved in the homecoming win.
LaMikal Kyles opened the scoring for the Northview Chiefs with a 36-yard touchdown run. Kevin Vaughan’s kick was no good, bouncing off the uprights. The Chiefs were up 6-0 with 8:03 to go in the first quarter of their homecoming game.
Northview’s Neiko Robinson added another TD with 5:23 in the first. Vaughan nailed his second point after kick, 13-0. But the Chiefs were not done with the scoreboard for the first quarter. With 2:03 on the clock, LaDarius Thomas was into the end zone. A good kick, the Chiefs were up 20-0.
In the second quarter, Vaughan scored with a 24-yard touchdown run, 27-0; and Neino Robinson added another touchdown, 33-0.
And in the third, Neiko Robinson sealed the deal with another touchdown, 40-0.
For a game action photo gallery, click here. (Cheerleader, band and pep rally photos will be posted on Sunday.)
“Our defense continues to play really well,” Wheatley said. “When you can slow people down and keep them out of the end zone, with the capabilities we’ve got on offense, we are going to be in good shape most of the time.”
Next week, the Chiefs will hit Highway 4 and travel to Baker in a football matchup that will determine the District 1-1A champion and home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
“Baker is tough place to play,” Wheatley said. “We are really going to have a great week of practice and a great week of preparation. I am going to challenge them to really prepare themselves and get ready for a big district football game.
For a game action photo gallery, click here. (Cheerleader, band and pep rally photos will be posted on Sunday.)
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Prep Football Final Scores
October 27, 2012
Here are final scores from across the area from Friday night:
FLORIDA
- Northview 40 Vernon 0 [Read more...]
- Godby 64, Tate 28
- Graceville 28 Jay 14 [Read more...]
- West Florida 52 Arnold 21
- Pine Forest 21 Escambia 3
- Milton 28 Pace 20
- Gulf Breeze 35 Choctawhatchee 12
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 34 Millry 13
- WS Neal 34 Miller 26
- Andalusia 23 Atmore 8
- Escambia Academy 26 Macon 21
Photos: Northview Celebrates With Homecoming Parade
October 27, 2012
The Northview High School Homecoming Parade rolled through Bratt Friday afternoon as hundreds of spectators lined Highway 4.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: The 2012 Northview High School Homecoming Parade. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Crowns Homecoming Queen And Her Court
October 27, 2012
The Northview Chiefs crowned Homecoming Queen Ashley Cunningham and her court Friday night. First runner-up was Ashley Mooney, and second runner-up was Ariel Holland. Junior Maid was Audrey Byrd. Sophomore Maid was Kendall Cobb, and Freshman Maid was Lillie Allen.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: (L-R) Freshman Maid Lillie Allen, Junior Main Audrey Byrd, Second Runner-up Ariel Holland, Homecoming Queen Ashley Cunningham, First Runner-up Ashley Mooney and Sophomore Maid Kendall Cobb. Pictured inset: 2012 Homecoming Queen Ashley Cunningham is crowned by 2011 Queen Lauren McCall. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Graceville Downs Jay
October 27, 2012
The Jay Royals fell to Graceville Friday night in Jay, 28-14.
Ricky Cofield had 95 yards on 24 carries and had a 1-yard touchdown dash. Hunter Dillashaw totaled seven catches for 212 yards and had one 70-yard touchdown. And quarterback Tate Upton had 231 yards in the loss to Graceville.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Jay hosted Graceville Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Michelle Gibbs, click to enlarge.
Man Sentenced To Prison For Multiple Burglaries
October 27, 2012
An Escambia County man pleaded no contest to a list of burglary and theft charges Friday and was then sentenced to 15 years in state prison.
Between June 2011 to April 2012, Sheldon Clifton Arns and several co-defendants were responsible for numerous thefts of air conditioning units, copper piping, inside and underneath the
residences, and cooper gutter systems. They would dismantle the AC units, take the copper and aluminum parts which they then sold to recycling centers.
Arns was caught in the act of taking a copper downspout from a home and the individual inside the home called 911. He was arrested at the scene of the crime. Damages to the residences
were exceeded $70,000.
Cottage Hill Water Works Boil Water Notice Lifted
October 26, 2012
A precautionary boil water notice issued by Cottage Hill Water Works was discontinued Friday afternoon.
The notice had been issued following a water main break for the following areas:
- Williams Ditch Road
- Clymil Drive
- Gainey Lane
- Glenna Lane
- Wishbone Road
- 1762 Elna Road
For more information, contact the Cottage Hill Water Works office at (850) 968-5485.
Santa Rosa Cuts Transit Funding; Jay To Century Route Might Materialize
October 26, 2012
The Santa Rosa County Commission voted 3-2 Thursday to end its funding of the county’s transit system, but the move won’t impact public transit shuttle service that could one day run between Century and Jay.
The Santa Rosa County Transit bus systems operates mostly along the U.S. 90 corridor in Pace and Milton and connects to Escambia County’s ECAT bus service in north Pensacola.
The Northwest Florida Rural Health Network wants the service to fill an identified need for transportation between Century and Jay, and the needs of citizens to travel to Pace and Milton. The “Jay Public Transportation Shuttle Service”, as proposed, would run between Century and Jay three days per week and between Pace/Milton two days per week.
“The Jay/Century connection is funded through a separate grant program. The only thing that would be affected may be the connection to Milton and Pace if a transit service is not operating along Highway 90,” Shawn Ward, transportation planner for Santa Rosa County Development Services.
A portion of the funding for Jay-Century route would come from the two towns. The idea has already been presented to the Jay Town Council, which did not immediately sign off on the plan. Instead, the Jay council wanted more concrete information about costs and ridership scenarios. The plan has not yet been formally presented to the Town of Century.
The Jay-Century route operating cost is estimated to be $6,000 per month, with the Rural Health Network offering to pay $3,000 per month for six months and the other $3,000 coming from a grant. One or two vehicles would be needed at a 10-percent local cost match of $7,800 or $15,600. Eighty percent of the vehicle cost would be paid for by a Florida Department of Transporation grant, and 10 percent would come from the state.
Jay and Century would be required to share in a 10 percent local match to purchase the vehicles. Santa Rosa County will also apply for the FDOT grant. If the grant is awarded, the vehicle could be purchased after July 1, 2013.
The public transportation program would be open to anyone, not just the economically or otherwise disadvantaged.
Meanwhile, the future of the current Santa Rosa County Transit system remains in limbo after Thursday’s commission vote — the county says the vote does not necessarily mean the bus service will be canceled. The Northwest Florida Regional Planning Council may seek other sources of funding to keep the buses rolling.
If the bus service is cut, the system will be required to give riders a 60 day notice.
High Flying BMX Team Presents Down To Earth Anti-Drug Message
October 26, 2012
High flying BMX bikes captured the attention of children at Rachel Patterson Elementary School in Atmore Thursday afternoon while spreading a positive anti-drug message.
The event, part of Red Ribbon Week, presented BMX bike jumps and tricks intermingled with healthy lifestyle, stay away from drugs message. Students cheered — some even covered their eyes — as a member of The Freestyle Connection bike trick team literally jumped over the teachers.
The event was sponsored by the Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Office and also included a K-9 demonstration.
For a BMX photo gallery, click here.
For a K-9 demo photo gallery, click here.
Pictured above and inset: A BMX bicycle team presented high flying tricks and an anti-drug message Thursday afternoon at Rachel Patterson Elementary School in Atmore. Pictured below: A K-9 demonstration at the Red Ribbon Week event. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Century Library Halloween
October 26, 2012
It was a spooktacular good time for dozens of area children Thursday afternoon at the Century Branch Library. During the library’s seventh annual Halloween program, children in a variety of costumes enjoyed lots of treats.
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Pictured: Children enjoy a Halloween program Thursday at the Century Branch Library. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.