Unlucky 13: Northview Falls 3-1 To Milton
April 2, 2026
Thirteen was not a lucky number for the Northview Chiefs.
After 12 consecutive wins, the Chiefs lost an April Fool’s Day matchup to the Milton Panthers 3-1.
Grayson Burns took the loss for Northview in five and one-third innings, giving up three runs on one hit, walking three and striking out seven.
Luke Chavers went 1-2 with one RBI. Burns, Jase Portwood, and Grayden Sheffield each had one hit for the Chiefs.
The Chiefs will be back in action Thursday night as they host West Florida in Bratt.
Tate Aggies Varsity And JV Both Shut Out Milton
April 1, 2026
Tate 5, Milton 0
The Tate Aggies shut out the Milton Panthers 5-0 on Tuesday night at Milton.
Aggie Bryton McLellan allowed no runs and just two hits while walking one and striking out five.
Connors went 2-4 for the Aggies. Dethlefs and White each added two hits.
Up next, the Aggies will host Gulf Breeze on Thursday and Robertsdale on Friday.
Tate 7, Milton 0 (JV)
In junior varsity action, the Tate Aggies shut out Milton 7-0 on Tuesday.
Caileb Javier started for the Aggies on the mound, giving up one hit and no runs in two innings, walking three and striking out four. Parker White went three innings in relief, giving up one hit and no runs, with two strikeouts and no walks.
Mason Williams went 2-3 and Camden Seifert went 1-1 with two RBIs.
Mitchell Hits Two-Run Homer As Tate Falls To Pace
April 1, 2026
Pace 13, Tate 3
The Tate Aggies fell to the Pace Patriots 13-3 on Tuesday night in Pace. Mitchell led the Aggies at the plate with three RBIs, including a single in the first inning and a two-run home run in the top of the third to left field.
In the circle, Mitchell went two and one-third innings, surrendering nine runs and five hits, striking out four and walking five.
Up next, the Aggies will host West Florida on Friday night for the annual Strike Out Cancer benefit game.
Pace 4, Tate 2
In junior varsity play, the Tate Aggies fell to Pace 4-2.
Bailey Parden went two and one-third innings in the circle, allowing seven hits and four runs (three earned) while striking out three and recording no walks.
Aubrie Romero and Alaina Ritchey each had one hit for Tate.
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Flag Football: Northview Chiefs Beat Pine Forest 27-20
April 1, 2026
In girls flag football action, the Northview Chiefs beat the Pine Forest Eagles 27-20 on Tuesday in Bratt.
Up next, it’s Senior Night for the Chiefs on Monday. Senior Night activities will begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. game against the Pensacola High Tigers.
In a March 3 matchup, Northview beat PHS 30-6.
UWF Expected To Announce Jump To Division 1 On Thursday
March 31, 2026
he University of West Florida has set a press conference for Thursday “to make a major athletics announcement,” and multiple reports indicate the Argos will announce a move to Division 1.
The Argos are expected, according to Yahoo Sports and, locally, Rick’s Blog, to join the upcoming United Athletic Conference (UAC) in football and the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) in all other sports.
Austin Peay, Eastern Kentucky, North Alabama, West Georgia, and Central Arkansas will officially join the UAC on July 01, 2026, alongside ACU, Tarleton State, and UT Arlington. The rebranding of the WAC to the UAC will also take place in the summer of 2026. The ASUN members are Austin Peay, Bellarmine, Central Arkansas, Eastern Kentucky, Florida Gulf Coast, Jacksonville, Lipscomb, North Alabama, North Florida, Queens, Stetson, and West Georgia.
UWF is currently a NCAA Division II school. UWF President Manny Diaz Jr., UWF Athletic Director Dave Scott, and more will be speaking at Thursday’s “major athletics announcement.” We will have details on NorthEscambia.com.
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Chiefs Secure 12th Straight Win with Crucial District Victory Over Jay
March 31, 2026
Northview 6, Jay 2
Make it a dozen wins in a row for the Northview Chiefs, a really big district win at that.
The Northview Chiefs defeated the Jay Royals 6-2 on Monday night at Jay, putting Northview on top of the Rural District 1 standings at 2-0 in the district and 15-5 overall. Jay fell to 2-2 in the district, 10-4 overall. Northview travels to Baker on Monday, April 6, to take on the Gators (10-7, 2-1 and second in the district).
Starter Jack Boutwell earned the win on the mound for the Chiefs in four innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out three and walking none. Bryant Mason pitched three innings in relief, allowing two hits and one run while striking out six and walking one.
Jax Lowery opened for Jay, giving up six hits and four runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out seven and walking three.
Mason led Northview at the plate, going 2-3 with two RBIs, while Jackson Bridges went 3-4. Sheffield went 2-4. Lowery, Jayden Youngblood, Cooper Harrison, Bryson Nelson, and Nick Baxley each had one hit for the Royals.
Up next, Northview will host Milton on Wednesday and West Florida on Thursday. Jay will travel to Milton on Thursday and W.S. Neal on Friday.
Jay 3, Northview 3 (JV)
In junior varsity action, Northview and Jay played to a 3-3 tie after five innings on Monday.
Tyler McAnally went a complete game for the Chiefs, allowing two hits and three runs (one earned) while striking out five and walking three. Mason Duncan went four innings for the Royals, allowing three hits and three runs while walking three and striking out four.
Sawyer Gilmore led Northview with two RBIs as he went 1-3 on the afternoon, and Camden Jacobson went 2-3 at the plate. Bryant Grissett and Tanner Phillips each had one hit for Jay
Tate Takes Charge As Second-Half Surge Silences Panthers
March 31, 2026
The Tate Lady Aggies beat the Milton Panthers 12-5 in a key district game on Monday night at Milton.
After a competitive first period that saw both teams locked in a 3-3 tie, the Aggies’ offense exploded in the second half. Tate outscored Milton 9-2 in the final frame.
Junior Kira Bigalow led the charge for the Aggies, delivering with five goals on just five shots.
The Aggies were equally impressive on the defensive end and in the transition game. Kira Bigalow and Abigayle Keever were relentless, picking up 6 ground balls each. In the cage, junior Carly Helmig anchored the defense with six saves, allowing only two goals during the second-half surge.
With the win, Tate improves to 6-10 overall, 2-5 for fourth place in 2A District 1. Milton fell to 3-9 overall and a winless last place in 2A District 1.
Tate Aggies Senior Bryton Mclellan Signs With Wallace
March 30, 2026
Tate High School senior Bryton Mclellan has signed to play baseball and continue his education with Wallace Community College is Selma, Alabama.
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Ice Flyers Fall To Quad City
March 29, 2026
In front of a sold-out crowd on Military Appreciation Night, the Pensacola Ice Flyers battled until the very end but fell to the Quad City Storm in a shootout to close out the regular season home schedule at the Hangar.
The night was electric from the start, as Pensacola recorded its fifth sellout of the season and officially set a new franchise attendance record of 168,493 fans. A physical opening period set the tone, with both teams exchanging heavy hits and playing with playoff-like intensity. Pensacola broke through late in the first when Andrew Poulias found the back of the net to give the Ice Flyers a 1–0 lead heading into the intermission.
Quad City responded in the second period as Jesper Tarkiainen evened the score at 1–1. Despite Pensacola controlling much of the period and outshooting the Storm 14–7, the game remained tied heading into the final frame.
The third period delivered a tense, back-and-forth battle, with both teams generating chances but unable to capitalize. The physicality ramped up as the Hangar crowd stayed on its feet, but neither side could find the go-ahead goal, sending the game to overtime.
Overtime brought more of the same, with both teams trading opportunities but ultimately unable to break the deadlock, forcing a shootout to decide the outcome.
In the shootout, Quad City converted twice while Pensacola was unable to find the back of the net, resulting in a 2–0 shootout loss for the Ice Flyers.
Despite the result, the night marked a memorable sendoff for the home crowd, highlighted by record-setting attendance and a playoff-like atmosphere inside the Hangar.
The Ice Flyers now turn their attention to the final weekend of the regular season, as they hit the road for Evansville looking to build momentum heading into the postseason.
Tate Tennis Boys And Girls Defeat Washington
March 29, 2026
The Tate Aggies boys and girls teams earned Friday wins over the Washington Wildcats at Washington. The Aggie boys won 5-2, and the girls won 4-3 on Friday.
Next up, Tate will host the Navarre Raiders on Tuesday.
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