Jay Rains On Northview’s Senior Night 9-1
April 3, 2024
Jay rained on Northview’s senior night, with the Royals winning 9-1 during intermittent rain showers Tuesday in Bratt.
Landon Golden pitched six and two-thirds innings for the Royals, allowing no hits and one run while walking two and striking out eight. Kaden Strength closed with one-third of an inning with no hits, no runs and striking out one.
Jackson Bridges went four innings on the mound for the Chiefs, allowing six hits and five runs while striking out four and walking two. Brady Smith closed three innings, surrendering four hits and four runs while striking out six and walking one.
Nick Baxley, Ethan McDonald, and Jax Lowery each had two hits for Jay. Haydn Morris and Lowery both drove in two runs for Jay.
Grayden Sheffield led the Chiefs with one RBI.
Northview will host West Florida at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, and Jay will travel to Fort Walton Beach Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Robbie Bodiford, Wyatt Scruggs and Rylan Minor were honored before the Senior Night game.
Pictured: North baseball seniors Robbie Bodiford (#6) with parents Robert and Angie Bodiford; Wyatt Scruggs (#16) with parents Ray and Kim Bodiford; and Rylan Minor (#18) with parents Brandon and Brittany Minor. Photos for NorthEscmbia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Lady Chiefs Beat Crestview 12-7 In Eight Innings
April 3, 2024
The Northview Chiefs beat the Crestview Bulldogs 12-7 in eight innings Tuesday night in Crestview.
Jamison Gilman tossed the first one and two-thirds innings, allowing one hit and three runs while recording two strikeouts and walking four. Mikayla McAnnally was in the circle for six and one-third innings in relief for the Lady Chiefs, giving up seven hits and three runs while striking out eight and walking three.
Gilman and Avery Stuckey had two hits each for Northview.
Northview will host the Escambia Gators on Friday.
Pictured: Northview’s Mikayla McAnnally. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Fall To Kentucky Team Ahead Of 1,600 Miles On The Road This Week
April 3, 2024
The Tate Aggies fell short 6-0 to the Spartans of South Warren, Kentucky, Tuesday night in Cantonment.
Neal Croom took the loss for the Aggies, going two innings while giving up one run on two hits, striking out two and walking one.
Connor Hassell, Kaleb Posta, Trey Rebber, and Clif Quiggins each one hit for the Aggies.
The Aggies will rack up over 1,600 miles on the team bus later this week, with a game at St. Augustine Thursday night and at Providence High in Jacksonville Friday night.
Blue Wahoos, Sultanes Of Mexico Play to 1-1 Tie in Festive Exhibition
April 3, 2024
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos rallied late in their season-opening exhibition game against the Mexican League’s Sultanes de Monterrey on Tuesday night, scratching across a ninth-inning run to force a 1-1 tie.
After hitting only seven singles over their first eight scoreless innings, the Blue Wahoos got on the board with one out in the ninth inning against Sultanes closer Jorge Rondon. Jake Thompson, who was thrown out at the plate trying to score on a Bennett Hostetler single in the fourth inning, laced a triple to the wall in right-center before scoring on a balk.
The tie spared the Pensacola pitching staff from a tough-luck defeat, as four righties combined to silence the Sultanes. Kyle Tyler allowed only an unearned run in 4.1 innings, departing after a Cody Morissette fielding error and Zoilo Almonte RBI single gave Monterrey a 1-0 lead.
Zach McCambley, Matt Pushard and Austin Roberts followed with 4.2 scoreless innings of relief, allowing the Pensacola offense to force the late tie.
Tyler Viza, Stephen Tarpley and Carlos Morales kept the Blue Wahoos at bay for the first eight innings, combining for 10 strikeouts on a night when fly balls were stifled by a stiff gulf breeze.
The Blue Wahoos play their second and final exhibition game against the Sultanes on Wednesday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium before beginning their regular season on Friday at home against the Mississippi Braves.
written by Bill Vilona, Wahoos senior writer
Photos NIno Mendez/Blue Wahoos for NOrthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Park, Six Other Escambia Schools Named Florida Schools of Excellence
April 2, 2024
Molino Park Elementary School and six other Escambia County public schools have been named Schools of Excellence by Florida State Chancellor of Education Paul Burns.
The Escambia County schools awarded this designation were:
- Molino Park Elementary School
- West Florida High School of Advanced Technology
- N.B. Cook Elementary School
- Cordova Park Elementary School
- A.K. Suter Elementary School
- Pensacola Beach Elementary School
- Brown Barge Middle School
“We are excited to celebrate these schools’ outstanding success,” said ECPS Superintendent of Schools Keith Leonard. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, students, parents, and community stakeholders. Our district is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our students, their families, and this community.”
Florida statute requires the State Board of Education to designate a school as a School of Excellence if the school’s percentage of possible points earned in its school grade calculation is in the 80th percentile or higher for schools comprised of the same grade groupings (elementary, middle, high and combination) for at least two of the last three school years.
Statewide, 783 schools received the designation.
Free Mississippi State, Florida, LSU Women’s Soccer Games Saturday At Ashton Brosnaham
April 2, 2024
This Saturday, the women’s teams from three top ranked Southeastern Conference schools will compete in the Western Gate Soccer Showdown at Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park, and admission is free.
The inaugural Western Gate Collegiate Soccer Showdown will feature 45-minute matchups between the Florida Gators, Mississippi State Bulldogs, and LSU Tigers, and autograph sessions will be held throughout the day with all the teams.
The game and autograph session times are below.
Parents Line Up Before Sunrise For Escambia School VPK Registration
April 2, 2024
Dozens of parents lined up before sunrise Monday to register their children for voluntary pre-K in Escambia County.
The Escambia County School District offers free full-day pre-k programs for students living in Title One attendance areas. In North Escambia (ECSD District 5), VPK is offered at Bratt, Jim Allen and Molino Park elementary schools.
Nearly one dozen parents were in line at Molino Park Elementary School just after 6 a.m. We are told about 50 parents were in line by about 7 a.m., and all program slots at Molino Park were filled.
For more on the Escambia County Public School VPK program, click here.
Photos by Ryann Summerford, Felicia Norris, and Tracy Gaines for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Extends $450 Million Toll Relief For Second Year
April 2, 2024
Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a second consecutive year of the state’s Toll Relief Program, which will cut the toll rates of frequent commuters in half by applying a toll credit from April 2024 to March 2025.
Launched last year, drivers utilizing Florida-based toll transponders (including SunPass and other Florida-based transponders) and having 35 or more qualifying toll transactions monthly will receive a 50 percent credit to their account.
In the Northwest FLorida, the program applies to the Garcon Point Bridge, Bob Sikes Bridge, Spence Parkway, and Mid-Bay Bridge. For a map of toll roads and bridges included statewide, click here.
“I am pleased to have secured an additional $450 million for toll relief in Florida that will alleviate costs on our commuting families,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Florida is committed to good fiscal governance, and I am committed to returning our surpluses back to the taxpayers in the form of tax breaks and toll savings.”
In 2023, the Toll Relief Program delivered $500 million in substantial savings to over 1.2 million commuters, equating to an approximate savings of $400 per individual. Florida drivers can expect another year of toll savings from April 2024 to March 2025.
Blacksher Bulldogs Defeat Northview 12-2 (With Gallery)
April 2, 2024
The Northview Chiefs fell 12-2 in six innings to the J.U.Blacksher Bulldogs of Uriah, Alabama, Monday afternoon in Bratt.
Click here for a photo gallery.
Jayden White took the loss for the Chiefs, giving up seven hits and nine runs in five innings, striking out two and walking four. Harrison pitched one inning in relief, giving up one hit and three runs while walking two and striking out none.
Grayden Sheffield went 1-2 at bat for Northview with one RBI; Wyatt Scruggs was 1-3 wine on RBI. Kelan Jurey, Jayden White and Dand King each had one hit.
Next, the Chiefs (6-8) will host Jay at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jay (5-6) is coming off a Monday 10-9 win over T.R. Miller.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Bond Set For Poarch Woman Charged With Bay Minette Murder
April 2, 2024
Bond has been set for a Poarch woman charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing Friday morning in Baldwin county.
Cassandra Marie Malden, 30, was booked into the Baldwin County Jail. Her bond is now set at $125,000.
The Bay Minette Police Department responded to a Daphne Road residence behind the former Standard Furniture factory about 9:30 a.m. Friday. Upon arrival, they located an adult male dead from an apparent stabbing.
BPD said the suspect was cooperating with investigators. Further details were not released.