Conine’s 20th Homer Helps Blue Wahoos Win Third In A Row
August 28, 2022
Griffin Conine became just the third player in team history to hit 20 home runs in a season as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos defeated the Montgomery Biscuits 7-4 on Saturday night.
Conine snapped an 0-for-20 hitless skid with a go-ahead home run in the sixth, joining Aristedes Aquino (20, 2018) and Peyton Burdick (23, 2021) in Pensacola’s 20-homer club.
Marlins #9 prospect Dax Fulton overcame a wobbly introduction in his Double-A debut to deliver 5.0 innings, though two of his four runs were unearned due to his own throwing errors. The 20-year-old lefty allowed two walks and a throwing error in the first to put Montgomery ahead 2-0 before a bases-loaded sacrifice fly from Will Banfield in the bottom of the inning cut Pensacola’s deficit to 2-1.
In the third, the Blue Wahoos took a brief 3-2 lead thanks to a two-out, two-run double from Banfield. Another Fulton throwing error in the fourth preceded a two-run homer from Evan Edwards to put the Biscuits in front 4-3.
Nasim Nuñez tied the game 4-4 with an RBI double against Biscuits starter John Doxakis (L, 2-6) in the bottom of the fourth, and the score would hold until Conine led off the sixth with his solo blast to right-center. J.D. Orr doubled, Nuñez singled him home, and scored from first on a stolen base followed by a pair of throwing errors to bring the Pensacola lead to 7-4.
Anthony Maldonado (W, 3-3) struck out six batters over 3.0 scoreless innings of relief, and Sean Reynolds (S, 4) worked around trouble in the ninth to earn the save.
The Blue Wahoos wrap up their series against the Biscuits on Sunday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Century Man Facing Charges After Allegedly Trying To Flush Drugs
August 27, 2022
A Century man is facing drug charges after he allegedly tried to flush drugs as deputies arrested him.
William Johnathan Hamilton, 31, was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell or distribute, tampering or attempting to destroy evidence, resisting without violence, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to 90 Hilltop Road to arrest Hamilton on an outstanding warrant from Santa Rosa County.
Deputies found him standing outside his mobile home. When told that he was under arrest, Hamilton snatched his arm away from a deputy and took off, running all the way through the mobile to a bathroom in the back, according to an arrest report. After a brief struggle, deputies were able to apprehend him at the toilet.
After he was cuffed, deputies observed a pill bottle and a plastic bag floating in the toilet. They also recovered a plastic bag with methamphetamine in his pants pocket. The pill bottle in the toilet contacted 43 combination hydrocodone-acetaminophen tablets, 10 alprazolam tablets and a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine.
He remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $29,500.
Northview Gets 48-33 Win Over Flomaton (With Photo Gallery)
August 27, 2022
With a strong second half, the Northview Chiefs beat the Flomaton Hurricanes 48-33 Friday night in Bratt.
The game was tied 27-27 at the half, and Northview coach Wes Summerford worked to fire up his Chiefs during halftime.
“I thought in the second half we did special teams a lot better. Special teams killed us in the first half,” he said. “I knew some of those lumps were gonna happen; we were gonna face the adversity. But I told the guys, second half, I said, we’re gonna find out what you’re about, and we got to take care of the little things first. And we did that in the second half and that was the outcome.”
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A newly upgraded Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium was nearly packed Friday night as the Chiefs opened the scoring with a 63-yard touchdown run — his first of four TDs on a muggy but comfortable night in Bratt. With a good kick, the Chiefs were on top 7-0.
The Hurricanes answered with a 42-yard pass from quarterback Will Smith to Jaxson Filmore. Jefferson added a 5-yard rushing touchdown for the Chiefs in the first quarter. Northview fell short on a 2-point attempt, as the Chiefs were on top 13-6. Flomaton’s James Spizzirro took a block punt 42-yards to make it 13-12 before the first quarter ended.
In the second, Deontay Averette scored with a 42-yard rushing touchdown.
For the Chiefs, Jefferson added a 32-yard touchdown run in the third and TD #4 in the fourth on a 25-yard run. Quarterback Kaden Odom had a 14-yard keeper and a 7-yarder, and Luke Bridges had a 55-yard sprint for a touchdown.
Summerford was quick to give credit to the Flomaton Hurricanes for a stellar performance.
“It’s such a joy to watch all those guys. Flomaton’s got some great players, he said. “You hear about those guys, and I’m sure they hear about our guys, but they battle. And what a great atmosphere. You can’t get better than this in Bratt, Florida.”
The Northview Chiefs (1-0) will travel to Pensacola next Friday night to face Lighthouse Private Christian Academy, and Flomaton ( 1-1) will head up I-65 to take on Hillcrest (1-1) in Evergreen.
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Motorcyclist Dies After Fleeing From Police, Crashing Into Apartment Building
August 27, 2022
A motorcyclist died after fleeing from Pensacola Police and crashing into an apartment building on Friday.
A Pensacola Police officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle in the area of East Cervantes Street and Knowles Avenue. Police said the 57-year old motorcyclist attempted to flee and missed a curve at Cervantes and Chipley Avenue. The motorcycle left the roadway and collided with the apartment building, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name has not been released.
$10 Adoption Fee Special At Escambia Animal Shelter
August 27, 2022
The Escambia County animal shelter is offered a reduced adoption fee of $10 through September 3.
Adoption fees include spay or neutering services, microchips, heartworm tests and the initial vaccinations including rabies vaccinations. Escambia County residents will be required to purchase a separate $11 license at the time of adoption.
We currently have over 100 dogs and approximately 20 cats available for adoption,” said Escambia County Animal Welfare Director John Robinson. “We invite anyone looking to open their homes to a new cat or dog to come to the shelter and let our staff match you and your family to the perfect pet.”
The shelter is also looking for fosters and volunteers.
The Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center at 200 West Fairfield Drive is open Monday-Friday from 12-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
High School Football Scoreboard
August 27, 2022
Here are Friday night high school scores from across the North Escambia area.
FLORIDA
- Northview 48, Flomaton 33 [Game story, photos...]
- West Florida 14, Escambia 11
- W.S. Neal 25, Jay 0
- Washington 51, Pensacola 43
- Pensacola Catholic 41, Pryor 0
- Fairhope 38, Gulf Breeze 31
- Andalusia 42, Milton 31
- Navarre 47, Fort Walton Beach 7
- South Walton 38, Baker 0
Thursday Scores:
- Pine Forest 34, Tate 0 [Game summary, photos...]
- Pace 31, Choctaw 30
ALABAMA
- Northview 48, Flomaton 33 [Game story, photos...]
- Escambia County (Atmore) — idle
- UMS Wright 34, T.R. Miller 14
- W.S. Neal 25, Jay 0
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs beat the Flomaton Hurricanes Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Brenda Kahalley Of Molino Celebrates 40 Years At City Of Pensacola
August 27, 2022
The City of Pensacola recently celebrated the service anniversaries of several employees, including Brenda Kahalley of Molino. Kahalley is celebrating her 40th anniversary in the city’s Technology Resources department. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Monteverde Dominates In 6-1 Blue Wahoos Win
August 27, 2022
Patrick Monteverde earned his first Double-A win as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos defeated the Montgomery Biscuits 6-1 in front of a raucous crowd on Friday night.
Monteverde (W, 1-0) allowed only one run on two hits over 6.0 innings, helping the Blue Wahoos even up their series agianst the Biscuits two games apiece.
Evan Edwards gave Montgomery an early 1-0 lead with a solo homer in the third inning, but Norel González evened the score 1-1 with a solo homer of his own in the fourth.
In the fifth, Nasim Nuñez gave Pensacola their first lead of the game against starter Evan McKendry (L, 0-5) with an RBI single to score Demetrius Sims. One batter later, Paul McIntosh blasted a two-run homer against the batter’s eye in center field to extend the Pensacola lead to 4-1.
The Blue Wahoos added some insurance in the eighth, as González hit his second homer of the game and Marcus Chiu extended the lead to 6-1 with an RBI double. Dylan Bice (S, 3) got the final four outs to earn the save.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Biscuits on Saturday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
11 People Injured In I-10 Crash; Driver Tried To Turn Around After Missing Exit
August 26, 2022
A two vehicle crash on I-10 near the Pine Forest Road exit injured 11 people Thursday night.
There were six people, including three children in a SUV that was traveling eastbound when the driver missed her exit. She slowed and attempted to change lanes in an effort to turn around in the median. but failed to notice another SUV in the inside lane, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The rear area of her SUV collided with another SUV.
An 86-year old female suffered serious injuries in the crash. The others received minor injuries.
According to troopers, those involved were:
SUV 1
- Driver: 58-year old female from Jonesville, Louisiana
- 52-year old male from Jonesville, Louisiana
- 86-year old female from Jonesville, Louisiana (serious injury)
- 4-year old male from Jonesville, Louisiana
- 8-year old female from Jonesville, Louisiana
- 10-year old female from Jonesville, Louisiana
SUV 2
- Driver: 32-year old female from Mobile, Alabama
- 37-year old male from North Hampton, New Hampshire
- 40-year old female from Newburyport, Massachusetts
- 44-year old female from Mobile, Alabama
- 63-year old female from Carmel, California
The 7:26 p.m. crash closed eastbound I-10.
Hero In The Classroom: Beulah Middle Teacher Saves Life Of Choking Student
August 26, 2022
A Beulah Middle School teacher is being called a hero after she saved one of her students that was choking on a piece of candy Thursday.
Agriculture teacher Leanne Jenkins said she just did what anyone else would have done.
“A precious little girl in my class went to answer a question I had asked, and she swallowed a piece of candy that was in her mouth,” said Jenkins, who was the 2022 Florida FFA Teacher of the Year. ”I immediately could tell she was in trouble. She grabbed her neck, and I knew then that she couldn’t breathe. I started the Heimlich and we got it unlodged pretty quickly.”
Jenkins said she and the entire class were shaken by the incident, but her Beulah Middle students were simply amazing.
“They were quiet, supportive, and someone immediately ran for help.” The student who choked was whisked away by the school nurse and is doing fine.
Jenkins and her husband took a CPR class about a decade ago when they were house parents at a children’s home. She didn’t think she could ever remember the information from the course, but it all came flooding back Thursday.
“I am thankful that the Lord had me right where I needed to be at that moment,” she said.
Pictured above: Beulah Middle School’s Leanne Jenkins was named Florida’s 2022 FFA Advisor of the Year last June at the state FFA convention in Orlando. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.