Tate Aggies Cheerleader Alyssa Bello Commits To South Alabama
February 19, 2026
Tate High School’s Alyssa Bello has signed with the University of South Alabama. The Aggies senior is the first commit of 2026 for the Jaguars.
“We can’t wait to see her in JagNation,” South Alabama cheerleading said in making the announcement. “Her determination and work ethic (are) exactly what we are looking for.”
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McLellan Strikes Out 11 As Tate Downs West Florida 7-2
February 19, 2026
Tate 7, West Florida 2
The Tate Aggies beat the West Florida Jaguars 7-2 on Wednesday night at Tate.
Bryton McLellan struck out 11 batters, giving up two hits and two runs in a complete seven innings while walking none
Evan Taylor and Nathan Connors each had two RBIs, and Posta added one.
Next up, Tate will travel to Crestview on Thursday and host North Bay Haven Academy from Panama City on Friday.
Taylor Robinson Grand Slam Powers Tate Lady Aggies Past Bulldogs, 12-6
February 18, 2026
Tate 12, Crestview 6
Tate Aggies head coach Melinda Wyatt got a “W” for her birthday on Tuesday.
A Taylor Robinson grand slam helped power the Tate Lady Aggies to a 12-6 season opener win over the Crestview Bulldogs. Robinson’s grand slam to left field came in the second inning.
Padgett earned the win for the Lady Aggies, surrendering five hits and three runs (two earned) in four innings while striking out five and walking three. Mitchell in relief…
At the plate, Mitchell led the Aggies as she went 3-4, and Padgett went 2-4. Robinson had four RBIs, and Mitchell added two runs batted in.
Tate 5, Crestview 1 (JV)
The Tate Aggies junior varsity beat Crestview 5-1 on Tuesday.
In the circle, Kaylyn Relstab earned the win for the JV Aggies. She allowed one hit and one run in three innings, walking four and striking out two. Bailey Parden threw two scoreless innings in relief.
Melanie Ramirez led Tate at 2-3 at bat, while McKynleigh Montano went 1-3 with two RBIs.
Tate JV will travel to Choctawhatchee at 4:30 on Thursday afternoon.
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Chiefs Fall to Freeport 4-1 at Northwest Florida State College
February 18, 2026
The Northview Chiefs fell to Freeport 4-1 on Tuesday during a game at Northwest Florida State College.
Grayson Burns opened on the mound for the Chiefs, giving up three hits and four runs (two earned) in four and one-third innings while striking out three and walking three. Gauge Harrison went for one and two-third innings, allowing one hit, no runs, no walks and striking out three.
Grayden Sheffield went 1-4 at the plate for Northview with one RBI. Jackson Bridges, Taylor Curtis, Kobi Fiorenti, Bryant Mason, and Jase Portwood each added one hit.
Tate Boys Blank Washington; Girls Battle To Tie Before Darkness
February 18, 2026
Tate Aggies boys tennis beat Washington 7-0 on Tuesday.
The Tate Aggies girls tennis team played to a 3-3 tie against Washington due to darkness.
Up next, the Aggies will take on Milton on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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Tate Lacrosse Beats Milton 11-4
February 18, 2026
Tate High School Girls Lacrosse beat the Milton Panthers 11-4 on Thursday night at Tate.
With the win, the Aggies are 2-1 on the season, while Milton dropped to 0-3.
Up next, Tate will host the Navarre Raiders in a district matchup on Friday at 6 p.m.
Portwood, Sheffield Homer As Northview Beats Walton 13-2
February 17, 2026
Jase Portwood and Grayden Sheffield both homered Monday night in Bratt as the Northview Chiefs easily beat the Walton Braves 13-2. Portwood’s home run to left field scored two runs in the bottom of the fifth. Sheffield’s home run to left field came on an 0-2 count in the bottom of the sixth.
Jack Boutwell earned the win for Northview, surrendering no hits and two runs (none earned) in a complete-game six innings while striking out four and walking one. Jackson Bridges, Boutwell, Grayson Burns, and Portwood each had two hits for the Chiefs. Sheffield and Portwood each had three RBIs.
Next up, Northview will take on Freeport on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Northwest Florida State College.
Atkinson And George Inducted Into Tate High School Wrestling Hall Of Fame
February 16, 2026
Two men were inducted into The Stan Telatovich Tate High School Wrestling Hall of Fame this year.
Ben Atkinson, Class of 1997: Atkinson holds the school takedown record with 153 and a 30-0 regular season record. Both records still stand from 1987.
Ian George, Class of 1996: George had multiple tournament wins and defeated 10 state qualifiers, including the state runner-up and third-place state wrestlers. He originally held the takedown record prior to Atkinson.
Stan Telatovich was a legendary wrestling coach in Escambia County. He began his career in 1971 and ended up serving as the wrestling coach at Tate for decades, establishing and maintaining a top-tier program. He is credited with starting the wrestling programs at both Booker T. Washington and Tate High Schools.
Pictured: Ben Atkinson (top) and Ian George (below) were inducted into the Tate High School Hall of Fame during a ceremony (below) earlier this year at Tate School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ice Flyers Back Into The Win Column
February 16, 2026
The Ice Flyers got back into the win column with a 3-0 victory over the Macon Mayhem on Sunday night at the Hangar in front of 5,829 fans celebrating Lilo and Stitch Night.
Mike Moran opened the scoring for the home team with a deflection on a shot from Ethan Price, giving the Ice Flyers a 1-0 lead. The second period remained scoreless as both teams battled for control. Tyler Bronte extended the lead to 2-0 just 12 seconds into the third period, and Tyler German sealed the deal with a goal 8 minutes in to make it 3-0.
Logan Flodell earned his first Ice Flyers shutout in net, stopping all 23 of Macon’s shots.
The Ice Flyers now hit the road for Fayetteville next weekend.
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Five-Year Sponsorship Secured For Annual Aggie Classic
February 15, 2026
The 31st annual Aggie Classic baseball tournament is coming up next month, and Harvesters Credit Union has agreed to be a sponsor for the next five years. Friday night, Cantonment credit union presente a check to Tate Baseball for the deal.
This year’s Aggie Classic will be held March 16-19 with baseball teams from across the country taking part in the tournament at locations across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Last year, Tate fell to the First Academy Royals of Orlando in the Aggie Classic championship game.
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