Northview Lady Chiefs Softball Announces Rosters For The Upcoming Season
February 1, 2026
Northview Lady Chiefs Softball has announced its varsity and junior varsity rosters for the upcoming season.
They are:
Varsity
- Addyson Bolen
- Riley Brooks
- Bailey Burkette
- Amanda Fernandez
- Aubrey Hadley
- Kylee Langham
- Mikayla McAnally
- Day Randolph
- Avery Stuckey
- Peyton Womack
- Brooklyn Allen (V/JV)
- Presley Davey (V/JV)
- Kiley Webb (V/JV)
Junior Varsity
- Brooklyn Allen
- Alexa Beasley
- Brooklyn Bowen
- Presley Davey
- Sophia Ikner
- Katie Jones
- Natalie Morales
- Chloe Satterwhite
- Braylan Tuner
- Kiley Webb
- Kinley White
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Ice Flyers Bounce Back To Beat Marksmen (With Gallery)
February 1, 2026
The Ice Flyers bounced back in spectacular fashion on Saturday night, defeating the Fayetteville Marksmen 4-3 in front of a roaring crowd of 7,090 at the Hangar for Mardi Gras Night.
The Marksmen struck first when former Ice Flyer Sam Dabrowski opened the scoring. Captain Ethan Price responded midway through the first period, tying the game 1-1 heading into the first intermission. Marcus Fechko gave Fayetteville the lead with the lone goal of the second period, putting the Ice Flyers in a 2-1 hole entering the final frame.
The third period belonged to Pensacola. Mike Moran, Zack Bross, and Tim Faulkner each found the back of the net, propelling the Ice Flyers to a 4-2 lead. Trey Fechko brought the Marksmen within one at 4-3, but the Ice Flyers held strong to secure the victory and avenge Friday night’s loss.
The Ice Flyers return to action next week for Adult Jersey Giveaway Night.
Northview Baseball: Gold Beats The Garnet (With Gallery)
January 31, 2026
The Gold team beat the Garnet 10-3 on a cold Friday night during a Northview Chiefs intrasquad baseball game in Bratt.
The game gave the Chiefs a chance to sharpen their skills before preseason play begins next week.
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80’s Night: Ice Flyers Fall 8-6 To Fayetteville
January 31, 2026
The Ice Flyers hosted the Fayetteville Marksmen on Friday night for 80’s Night, but despite a thrilling comeback attempt, fell short in a high-scoring affair, losing 8-6 to the visiting Marksmen.
The game got off to a fiery start with former Ice Flyer Sam Dabrowski and Samson Mouland dropping the gloves, energizing the crowd at the Hangar. Fayetteville wasted no time getting on the board, with Trey Fechko scoring early. Marcus Fechko extended the Marksmen’s lead to 2-0 at the 9-minute mark. Tyler Burnie cut the deficit to one for the Ice Flyers, but Marcus Fechko notched his second of the night, giving Fayetteville a 3-1 lead heading into the first intermission.
The Ice Flyers came out firing in the second period, with Captain Ethan Price scoring just seconds in. Ryan Leith answered back for Fayetteville, but the remainder of the frame belonged to Pensacola. Sam Rhodes tallied two goals, Tyrone Bronte found the back of the net, and Captain Price closed out the period with his second of the night, giving the Ice Flyers a 6-4 lead heading into the final frame.
Despite their comeback, the Marksmen seized control in the third period. Matt Wiesner scored twice, while Shane Murphy and Sam Dabrowski each added goals, propelling Fayetteville to an 8-6 victory.
The Ice Flyers are back in action Saturday night for Mardi Gras Night.
FHSAA Merges Rural Class With Class 1A For Football
January 30, 2026
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors voted in emergency session on Thursday to combine Rural Class and Class 1A into a single classification for two years, beginning with the upcoming season.
FHSAA policy requires at least 24 schools for there to be a rural classification. With only 16 schools meeting the criteria, the board voted to merge the classifications to ensure a consistent competitive structure.
FHSAA Executive Director Craig Damon called the emergency meeting after after many rural schools moved to the Sunshine State Athletic Association (SSAA).
“The rural schools that want to be part of the state series can now do so,” said FHSAA Executive Director Craig Damon.
The Board also voted to allow the creation of an independent league under FHSAA authority, giving independent schools the option to participate with the potential for postseason play.
The FHSAA will provide updated classification details to schools in the coming weeks.
In the Northwest Florida area, Northview, Jay, Baker, Blountstown, Central, Chipley were in the Rural Class for football. There are no Northwest Florida schools in 1A football.
According to the SSAA website, the only members school in Escambia or Santa Rosa counties is Lighthouse Private Christian Academy in Gulf Breeze.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs lost to the Jay Royals 28-20 on October 10, 2025. Both teams were in the Rural Class. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle Volleyball Takes Two From Bellview
January 27, 2026
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles varsity and JV teams defeated the Bellview Middle School Warriors Monday night, at Bellview.
Up next, Ernest Ward will host Bailey Middle School on Thursday before traveling to Warrington on February 2 and Beulah Academy of Science on February 5.
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All Escambia County, Alabama, High Schools Now In 3A Football Classification
January 24, 2026
Every high school in Escambia County, Alabama, will be in the same classification beginning with the 2026 season for fall sports.
The Alabama High School Athletic Association on Friday gave final approval to new classifications, including splitting public and private schools into different classes. Public schools will be Class 1A to 6A, and private schools will be two additional classifications, with the public and private schools playing for separate state championships.
Every public high school in Escambia County, Alabama, will be in Class 3A, with Escambia County High School (Atmore) moving down to 3A**,** as did W.S. Neal, joining Flomaton and T.R. Miller.
Class 3A Region 1 Football
- Escambia County High School
- Excel High School
- Flomaton High School
- Jackson High School
- Opp High School
- T.R. Miller High School
- Wilcox Central High School
- W.S. Neal High School
Class 3A Area 1 Volleyball
- Escambia County High School
- Flomaton High School
- T.R. Miller High School
- W.S. Neal High School
Class 3A Section 1 Cross Country
- Beulah High School
- Bibb County High School
- Booker T. Washington High School, Tuskegee
- Excel High School
- Flomaton High School
- Geneva High School
- Hale County High School
- Jackson High School
- LAMP High School
- Opp High School
- Tallassee High School
- T.R. Miller High School
- Wicksburg High School
- W.S. Neal High School
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Tate Aggies Cheerleaders Win Runner-up At State, Heading To Nationals
January 23, 2026
The Tate High School Lady Aggies cheerleaders won the FHSAA 2A state runner-up title on Thursday in Lakeland.
In a few weeks, the Lady Aggies competitive cheerleading team will head to Nationals.
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Council On Aging of West Florida Reacquires Retired Senior Volunteer Program
January 19, 2026
The Council on Aging of West Florida recently reacquired the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Escambia County. The program had previously been administered by United Way of West Florida in Escambia for the past 12 years. This amounts to a nearly $100,000 infusion for strengthening and increasing the agency’s robust volunteer program.
“The efforts of our RSVP volunteers strengthen our current programs through volunteer service and furthers our mission by engaging active older adults in roles that give them greater community and a sense of purpose,” says Council on Aging President and CEO Josh Newby.
Council on Aging was the sponsor of RSVP for many years before United Way assumed the grant in 2013. With this new funding, Council on Aging brings the program back home and will leverage the skills and experience of AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the area to bolster services to older adults. These AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers will serve as Meals on Wheels drivers, congregate dining site volunteers, and in other support roles for older adults in need. The programs also enable adults over the age of 55 to gain valuable skills through service, helping them gainfully return to the workforce.
Those interested in learning more about the program can call Council on Aging at (850) 432-1475.
Pensacola Ice Flyers Beat Macon 3-2
January 19, 2026
The Pensacola Ice Flyers wrapped up a three-game weekend at the Hangar on Sunday with a 3-2 win over the Macon Mayhem.
Andrew Poulias got the home team on the board first with a goal just past the 5-minute mark in the 1st period. Macon’s Caleb Huffman evened things up with a powerplay goal at the end of the first frame. The second period remained quiet until Sam Rhodes reclaimed the lead for the Ice Flyers with 35 seconds left in the period. However, Huffman tied it up again for the Mayhem early in the 3rd period.
Neither team could find the back of the net in regulation, sending the game to overtime. After a scoreless overtime period, the teams headed to their second shootout of the weekend. This time, the Ice Flyers came out on top. Macon made their first two attempts while the Ice Flyers missed theirs, but they stayed in it, making the next four with Sam Rhodes, Cam Gaudette, and Zack Bross keeping the team alive. After Billy Girard made the save on Macon’s 6th attempt, Sam Rhodes sealed the deal with his second shootout goal of the game.
The Ice Flyers will recoup after the long weekend and head to Knoxville for a pair of games on the January 23rd and 24th.
