Baseball: Wins For Tate, Flomaton
April 2, 2012
Here’s a recap of Friday night baseball action across the area.
Tate 10 — Washington 5 (JV)
Tate 6 — Washington 5
The Tate Aggies swept a JV/varsity doubleheader from the Washington Wildcats at Tate. The JV won 10-5.
In the night cap, Cody Palmer picked up his sixth victory in relief. Hunter Black had the game winning hit again in the bottom of the 7th inning scoring pinch runner Cole Commander.
Matt Rickard 2-4, 2B
Austin Quina 2-2, RBI
Mac Seibert 1-2, 2B, 3RBI
The Aggies, now with a 15-1 record, hit the road this week traveling to Escambia, Pine Forest and Pace.
Flomaton 4 –Mobile Christian 3
Flomaton 12 — Mobile Christian 0
Flomaton Hurricanes beat Mobile Christian both times in their doubleheader Friday night, 4-3 and 12-0. The Hurricanes are currently ranked No. 4 in the state in 2A.
In the first game, Zack Watson allowed four hits and two earned runs while striking out 6. Watson’s record improved 6-1. In the second game, Joseph Parker was had 10 strikeouts while allowing only two hits.
With the wins, t
he Hurricanes improve their record to 16-3 and on a 15 game winning streak. The Hurricanes host the Northview Chiefs Monday night, with the JV at 4:00 and the varsity at 6:00.
First Game: Batting
Andrew Cash 2-4 2 1B, 1 run
Hunter Bonds 2-4 1B, 2B, RBI SB
Zack Watson 2-4 1B, 2B 1 run
Jacob Newton 2-2 2 1B, RBI, 2 SB
Tyler Dove 1 run
Joseph Parker 1-2 1 run
Pitching
Zack Watson 7IP 6K 1W 2ER 4 hits allowed CG
Second Game: Batting
Andrew Cash 1-2 1B 2 runs
Hunter Bonds 2-3 1B, 2B RBI 2 runs
James Dean 2-3 2 1B, 2 RBI, 3 runs, SB
Zack Watson 1-3 1B 1 run
Trey Weeks RBI 1 run
Jacob Newton 2-3 1B, 2B 3 RBI SB
Tristan McAnally 1-4 1B RBI
Joseph Parker 1-1 HR RBI 2 runs
Tyler Dove 1 run
Pitching
Joseph Parker 5IP 10K 3W 2 hits allowed W
Tyler Harris 1IP 2K S
School Board Approves North Escambia School Personnel Changes
April 2, 2012
The Escambia County School Board approved several North Escambia teacher and staff transfers, resignations, and retirements during March.
The school board made the following changes among teachers and staff at schools across North Escambia:
Instructional/Professional Appointments
- Vickie R. Grant, teacher, Ernest Ward Middle
Instructional/Professional Transfers
Patricia M Barker, from Warrington to Ransom Middle
Instructional/Professional Retirements
- Kathleen A. Varner, teacher, Tate High
Educational Support – Appointments
- Gladys M Dykes, custodial worker II, Molino Park
Educational Support – Retirements/Resignations
- David J. Knott, Sr., custodial worker, Ernest Ward Middle (retired)
- Jourdan A. Robertson, teacher assistant, Ransom Middle
- Patricia Stepherson, data specialist II, Ransom Middle
Child, Adult Injured In Molino ATV Crash
April 1, 2012
Two people were injured in an ATV accident Saturday night in Molino.
An 11-year old female and a 29-year old female were transported by ambulance to West Florida Hospital in stable condition following the crash.
First responders were called to the 4000 block of White Ash Road east of Highway 97 about 9 p.m. for the accident. Complete circumstances surrounding the crash were not immediately available.
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident.
Pictured: Two people were injured in an ATV crash Saturday night in Molino. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Play Ball! Opening Day For Molino Ballpark (With Photo Gallery)
April 1, 2012
Saturday was Opening Day for Molino Recreation Association and the Molino Ballpark.
A steady rain fell for most of the Opening Day activities, but the skies began to clear as the first teams took to the field.\
For photo galleries, click the links below:
Gallery 1 — T-ball
Gallery 2 — Coach pitch softball
Gallery 3 — Baseball 1
Gallery 4 — Baseball 2
Gallery 5 — Softball
Gallery 6 — Opening Day
Pictured above and below: Opening Day action at Molino Ballpark. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Four Injured In Hwy 97 Crash Caused By Cigarette
April 1, 2012
Four people were injured in a single car crash caused by a cigarette Saturday afternoon on Highway 97 in Molino.
The accident happened about 2 p.m. near Gibson Road.
The driver of a 2012 Chevrolet Impala, 56-year old Donald Taylor of Las Vegas, was southbound on Highway 97 approaching Gibson Road. Taylor told troopers that he dropped his cigarette inside the car. As he leaned over to pick it up, he ran off the roadway. As the car traveled on the shoulder, it struck a tree, tearing the right front tire off the vehicle. As the car continued along the shoulder, it hit a second tree, tearing off the left front tire and ripping the driver’s door off the vehicle.
Taylor and his passengers, 68-year old Alice Taylor of Las Vegas, 50-year old Michael Braham of Atmore and 51-year old Jennie Braham of Atmore, were all transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
The accident shut down Highway 97 for about 30 minutes, backing up traffic in both directions.
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the call.
Pictured above and below: Three people were injured in this crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 97 in Molino. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Middle Schoolers Compete In Math Tourney
April 1, 2012
About 200 middle school students from four counties took part in the Pensacola Invitational Middle School Math Competition Saturday at Pensacola High School.
From North Escambia, both Ernest Ward and Ransom Middle schools took part in the four-hour competition sponsored by the Math Honor Society of Pensacola High School’s International Baccalaureate program.
Pictured top: The Ernest Ward Middle School Algebra Team (L-R) Haley Brown, Deedee Mitchell, Bethany Reynolds and Abbie Johnson. Pictured below: Algebra I honorable mention award winners in the Pensacola Invitational Middle School Math Competition Saturday at Pensacola High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Northwest Escambia Opening Day
April 1, 2012
Saturday was Opening Day for Northwest Escambia at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
For a photo gallery from the day’s events, click here.
Pictured top: Opening Day for Northwest Escambia at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Let The Music Play: Northview Holds 10 Hour Music Marathon
April 1, 2012
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The Northview High School Band and Fine Arts music programs held a 10-hour music marathon on Saturday.
For 10 straight hours there was some type of music taking place during the event. Students were sponsored by the hour, as a Fine Arts Department’s fund raiser for a spring trip to Atlanta.
“We used part of the time for rehearsal and part of the time for fun music activities and games,” program director Elaine Holk said.
Pictured: A small portion of the 10-hour music marathon at Northview High School on Saturday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Flomaton Opening Day
April 1, 2012
Saturday was Opening Day at Hurricane Park for Flomaton Little League.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Opening Day for Flomaton Little League. Submitted photos by Roger Riggs for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tommy Weaver Family Offers Thanks
April 1, 2012
The family of the late Tommy Weaver, Northview High School teacher and coach, submitted the following letter of thanks to the community.
To all of the hundreds who have extended their sympathy for the unexpected loss of Tommy Weaver, your kindness, generosity, and love have been beyond comprehension. We have tried to thank everyone who sent floral memorials, food and sundry items, and other tokens of love toward his memory, but there are some who sent expressions of sympathy as a group, not identifying individuals.
To the “Northview Chiefs,” the “Former and Current Students of NHS from Faith Bible Baptist Church,” and the Classes of 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, thank you for your memorial floral plant/arrangements for Papa Weave.
To the hundreds who came to the visitation and the funeral service, your presence was such a comfort and affirmation of his goodness.
To the staff of Northview for the outpouring of love and support and to the staff of Ernest Ward Middle School, thank you for the many, many things done for the comfort of our family.
To the many who have organized and/or contributed to the scholarship fund, including purchases of the special bracelets, in Tommy’s memory for FFA and CECF, your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.
To those who helped with the memorial baseball shirts and the “Big Weave” wrist bands, you know he would have loved those gestures!
To those who approached the Superintendent requesting something special in his name and to those planning and organizing events to support the installation of a memorial in his honor, your fond remembrance and wish to keep his memory and spirit alive is truly heart-warming.
My family, Tommy’s brother and his family in North Carolina, and I are truly humbled by all of the expressions of love for Tommy. I am so glad that I had his services here where his “family of friends, students, and colleagues” could pay their respect.
A quote from a recently received sympathy card puts it more eloquently than I could ever say, “What a beautiful difference one single life made.
Gayle Weaver