Video: Northview Beats Bozeman
September 26, 2010
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison from Northview’s 48-14 win Friday night against the Bozeman Bucks.
For game details, click here for the NorthEscambia.com story. For a photo gallery, click here.
If you don’t see the video, it is because a firewall setting at your home, work or school firewall or computer is blocking YouTube videos.)
Northview Chiefs 3-0 After Beating Bozeman (With Photo Gallery)
September 25, 2010
The Northview Chiefs destroyed the Bozeman Bucks 48-14 in Bratt Friday night.
The Chiefs (3-0, 2-0) pounded away at the Bucks with over 330 yards on the ground and five players into the end zone for touchdowns.
“It was the most complete game that we’ve played this year. I challenged them to really finish a ballgame. During our first two games, we played well at times, but it was not consistent through the course of the game,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said. “I thought from the opening bell to the end, we played well tonight. I was pleased with that.”
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Chief’s first touchdown of the game came from sophomore La’Mikal Kyles (pictured left) to put the Chiefs on the board with 3:06 to go in the first quarter with a 38-yard touchdown run. A good kick, at the Chiefs were up 7-0 early in their home opener.
Less than two minutes into the second, quarterback Brandon Sheets was in from 23-yards out as the Chiefs expanded their lead to 14-0.
Bozeman thought they were on the move with about nine minutes to go in the half, but Kyles and company had other plans. The sophomore running back swiped the ball from a surprised Bucks player, running it 32 years for another NHS touchdown. With another good kick, the Chiefs were up 21-0 with 8:43 to go before halftime.
That lead jumped to 28-0 after Sheets hit Jake Clayton with a 25-yard pass with 4:23 to go in the second.
Roderick Woods had a five-yard TD run with 8:55 on the clock in the third. The Bucks answered with their first touchdown of two with 4:03 in the third. Dustin Yuhasz was in for a touchdown from a full 80 yards out with 3:00 to go in the game as the Chiefs wrapped up a win over the Bozeman Bucks 48-0.
Yuhasz had a half dozen carries for 140 yards, while Mitchell had 80 yards for the Chiefs. Sheets had three carries for 24 yards and was 2 of 3 in the air for 38 yards.
Dustin Yuhasz was in for another touchdown with 26.1 seconds go to before the bands took to the field, but his 54-yard TD was called back on a holding flag. On the next down, Montaio Mitchell, a junior, followed with a 54-yard touchdown run of his own to put the Chiefs up 34-0 after a good Lance Bushaw kick.
The Chiefs will rack up some more frequent traveler miles next week as they head to Baker in another District game.
“I know they are going to throw the ball around a little bit,” Wheatley said of the Baker Gators. “It’s going to be a challenger. We’ve got to get better and be ready to play next Friday. Every Friday can be tough, so we are going to be ready.”
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured top: La’Mikal Kyles (#17) gains yardage for the Northview Chiefs behind the blocking of Blake McCall (#17). NorthEscambia.comp photos, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Final Scores
September 25, 2010
Final scores from Friday night football:
Florida
- Northview 48 Bozeman 14 [Click for details]
- Flomaton 28 Jay 7 [Click for details]
- Pace 28 Tate 8 [Click for details]
- Pensacola High 41 Washington 8
- Escambia 24 Milton 22
- Pine Forest 33 Navarre 13
- West Florida 55 Gulf Breeze 40
Alabama
- Flomaton 28 Jay 7 [Click for details]
- Escambia County (Atmore) 28 Faith Academy 17 [Click for details]
- Patrician Academy 45 Escambia Academy 28 [Click for details]
- T.R. Miller 22 Andalusia 6
- Hillcrest 47 W.S. Neal 28
Early Morning Nokomis Road Wreck Plunges Homes Into The Dark
September 25, 2010
An early Saturday morning accident near Davisville caused an unknown number of Escambia River Electric Cooperative customers to lose power.
The accident happened about 12:05 a.m. at the intersection of Meadows Road and Nokomis Road. A resident in the area reported hearing the crash, and he found an older model Chevrolet car in a ditch. When first responders arrived minutes later, the driver had already left the area.
The driver of the vehicle was apparently westbound on Meadows Road when he or she lost control, struck a power pole and several road signs before coming to rest in a ditch.
The accident did not immediately cause area residents to lose power; however, power was cut as utility crews worked to replace a broken power pole.
The wreck is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Atmore Ambulance also responded to the call. First responders were on the scene until just before 3 a.m. Saturday.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Pace Beats Tate 28-8
September 25, 2010
The Pace Patriots won their home opener Friday night over the Tate Aggies, 28-8.
Pace was up 7-0 going into the second half, before adding two touchdowns in the third and their number four in the fourth.
The Aggies drove for 77 yards on the last drive of the game, capping it with a 4-yard touchdown run from Isaac Johnson with just 11.7 seconds on the clock. Johnson was back in on the two point conversion to make the score 28-8.
Friday night, the Aggies (2-2) had just 140 yards on the ground.
The Aggies will try to hand the Catholic Crusaders their first loss of the season next week in a non-district game.
Renewed Rivalry: Flomaton Beats Jay 28-7
September 25, 2010
In the revival of an old rivalry, the Flomaton Hurricanes beat the Jay Royals Friday night, 28-7.
Neiko Robinson had touchdown runs of eight and 15 yards to lead the ‘Canes. Ryheem Dixon had 112 yard for Flomaton on seven carries, and he had a 31-yard touchdown run in the fourth. James Jackson added a four-yard touchdown for Flomaton.
The Royals scored just once before the home crowd in Jay — and anyone that headed to their car early missed it. Kevin Smith was in from two-yards out with 14 seconds to go to end a 77-yard drive.
The Flomaton Hurricanes (4-1) will be on the road next Friday night against Cottage Hill Christian, while Jay (0-3, 0-2) will be at home against Sneads.
Patrician Drops Escambia Academy 45-28
September 25, 2010
Escambia Academy was led by Jaylen Henry with three touchdowns Friday night, but it was not enough as Patrician beat the Cougars 45-28.
Henry had 172 yards on the night, including touchdown runs of 51, 2 and 2 yards.
Escambia Academy will be at home next Friday night against South Choctaw Academy.
Cantonment Man Pleads Not Guilty Of Murdering Baby
September 25, 2010
The man accused of the stabbing death of a pregnant Cantonment woman and her baby was in court Friday.
Phillip Arnold was indicted by a grand jury this week on another first degree murder charge for the death of the newborn. He was already facing one first degree murder charge for the death of Angela Castella Brown on July 5 in Cantonment.
Friday, Arnold issued a not guilty plea before Judge Linda Nobles. He will be back in court in December.
Brown, who was six months pregnant, underwent an emergency C-section after she was stabbed. The newborn, named Angela Chambers, died just over seven hours after being delivered.
Arnold, 65, of 349 South Chipper Road, fatally stabbed Brown in the chest, according to the State Attorney’s Office. Arnold and Brown were neighbors, and that was their only known connection, according to Sgt. Ted Roy, spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched to the stabbing at a mobile home at 349 South Chipper Road about 8:35 p.m only July 5. When they arrived, witnesses told deputies that Arnold fled into a nearby wooded area. As deputies were arriving in the area, EMS personnel advised they had seen a black male running down the railroad tracks on South Chipper Road.
Witnesses at the scene reported observing a black male known to them as Arnold running from the scene moments before they discovered the victim, according to the Sheriff’s Office. K-9 officers attempting to track Arnold discovered a knife that was believed to be the murder weapon. As deputies were surrounding the area to search for Arnold, he called sheriff’s dispatchers about 9:10 p.m. Arnold said he was at a home at 2473 Stacey Road and that he wanted to turn himself in. He was taken into custody without incident.
Brown was the mother of seven other children.
Atmore’s Blue Devils Keep The Faith
September 25, 2010
First-year Blue Devils coach Mark Heaton added another one to the win column Friday night as Escambia County beat Faith Academy 28-17.
Demetric Henderson returned a 75-yard interception for a first quarter touchdown. Rico Stallworth found Neiko Williams with a 31-yard touchdown pass in the second. Stallworth also had a 50-yard touchdown pass to Gavin Salter, and Christopher Smith added a five-yard touchdown run in the fourth for the Blue Devils.
Escambia County will be on the road next Friday night against Thomasville.
Time To Plant Those Fall Vegetables
September 25, 2010
The slightest hint of fall is in the air. But this doesn’t mean that the vegetable gardening season is over. Fall is an excellent time to grow cool-season vegetables.
Florida is unique in that we have multiple growing seasons. There is something that can be grown in the vegetable garden all year round. Knowing which vegetables to grow during which season is the key to having a successful harvest.
In the summer, gardeners are somewhat limited in the different types of warm-season vegetables that can be grown and will survive the heat. Now with cooler days approaching, we have a much wider selection of cool-season vegetables to plant.
In September many vegetables can be planted in the garden including beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, mustard, onions and radish. In October, you can plant Chinese cabbage, spinach and strawberries.
These vegetables are best started from transplants but many can be direct-seeded. If you seed them directly into the soil, keep the ground moist while it’s still warm to give them a good start. Keep them well watered if you transplant, too. The later you start, the smarter it becomes to transplant to cut the time to maturity. Preparing the garden properly is as important as selecting the right plants.
Choose a sunny location. Most vegetables perform poorly in shade. An area that receives at least eight hours of sunlight per day is best. Some vegetables such as broccoli, collards and spinach will tolerate partial shade. Avoid locating your garden near hedges or trees. They not only create too much shade but also compete with the garden for moisture and nutrients.
Locating the garden near the house will make it easier to periodically check the garden for insect pests and disease. And, it is easier to keep an eye on the garden for larger pests such as birds, squirrels and rabbits. Closeness to the house will make it convenient in tending to the garden chores.
Locate the garden near a water supply so it can be watered as needed. You’ll get only moderate results if you try to grow a garden without supplemental irrigation.
Of course, it’s important to prepare beds properly before planting. To do that, clear the site of all weeds or finished vegetable plants. Turn the soil with a shovel, fork or tiller to a depth of at least 8 inches, and spread a 2-inch to 4-inch layer of organic matter (leaves, grass clippings, aged manure or compost) over the tilled soil. This helps to maintain a high level of organic matter in the soil, which encourages a strong, healthy root system, improves drainage, retains moisture, provides nutrients and promotes vigorous plant growth.
Mix the organic matter thoroughly into the soil. Turn the soil by digging with a shovel, garden fork or a tiller until the materials you’ve added are evenly distributed in the soil. When using fresh organic amendments, it’s best to wait a couple of weeks before planting your transplants or seeds.
By this time of year, insects and diseases have had all summer to build up their populations. Insects such as whiteflies, stink bugs, aphids and caterpillars are commonly seen. Since insect and disease pressure often is greater in the late summer/early fall than in the spring, watch plants carefully for problems and use appropriate control measures promptly when needed. Contact your local Extension Office for control recommendations.