Tate Aggies Sweep The Jay Royals In Friday Afternoon Showdown
October 4, 2025
Tate 3, Jay 0
The Tate Aggies secured a decisive victory over the Jay Royals in straight sets on Friday afternoon.
The Aggies dominated, especially in the first two frames, as they took the match 3-0.
Tate overpowered the Royals with strong sets of 25-9 and 25-7 to jump out to a commanding two-set lead. Jay High showed improved effort and resolve in the third set, pushing the Aggies more closely before Tate closed out the match with a 25-17 finish.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
High School Football Scoreboard
October 4, 2025
Here are Friday night high school football scores from across the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Baker 22, Northview 19 [Story, photos...]
- Jay 47, Central 7
- West Florida 35, Gulf Breeze 6
- Crestview 33, Pine Forest 8
- Escambia 29, Navarre 19
- Pensacola Catholic 45, Destin 0
- Washington 30 Pensacola High 20
- Pace 20, Madison County 18
- Tate – Bye week
- Milton – Bye week
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 40, Monroe County 8
- Orange Beach 29, Escambia County (Atmore) 22
- W.S. Neal 55, Satsuma 19
- Cottage Hill Christian Academy 28, T.R. Miller 14
- Escambia Academy – Bye week
Pictured: Northview’s Caleb Levins gains yardage for the Chiefs Friday night in Baker. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Fall To Gulf Breeze (With Photo Gallery)
October 2, 2025
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The Tate Aggies volleyball team fell to the visiting Gulf Breeze Dolphins 3-1 Wednesday night.
The Dolphins secured the varsity win with set scores of 25-18, 23-25, 25-21, and 25-17.
For a varsity photo gallery, click here.
The junior varsity Gulf Breeze team won 2-0 (25-23, 25-18), and the freshman Dolphins took their match 2-0 (25-9, 25-11).
For a junior varsity photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
October Hunter Safety Courses Set For Molino, Cantonment, Jay, Milton
October 2, 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses during October Molino, Cantonment, Jay and Milton. Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters and learn about conservation.
Participants must take the online course before attending a class.
All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must accompany children younger than 16 at all times.
Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course and have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsupervised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.
The two-day events will be held as follows, and you must have completed an online hunter safety course and have a copy of the completion certificate or field day voucher prior to taking a Range Day (listed bottom).
ESCAMBIA COUNTY In Person Classes
- October 6, 6 p.m. — Escambia County Extension, Cantonment
- October 13, 6 p.m. — Molino Community Center
SANTA ROSA COUNTY In Person Classes
- October 20, 6 p.m. — Jay United Methodist Church
- October 27, 6 p.m. — Extension Office, Milton
RANGE DAY
- October 4 or November 1 at 9 a.m.
Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes or by calling FWC safety coordinator Jeff Schumacher at (850) 767-3612 for more information or email.
Ernest Ward Middle Beats Central 30-14 (With Gallery)
October 1, 2025
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles beat the Central Jaguars 30-14 Tuesday night in Walnut Hill.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The game was played under only the lights from the home side of the field due to a partial failure of the lighting system.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview JV Sweeps Escambia Gators While Varsity Falls In Five (With Gallery)
October 1, 2025
The Northview Chiefs took on the Escambia Gators on Tuesday in Bratt, with the Chiefs junior varsity winning in two sets and the NHS varsity slipping in five.
Escambia 3, Northview 2
The Gators took the varsity match 3-2, winning the last three sets 25-18, 25-23, and 15-12. Northview won the first two sets of the five-set match, 25-23, 25-15.
Up next, the Northview Chiefs will be at the Pensacola Tigers on Thursday.
Northview 2, Escambia 0
The Northview Chiefs beat the Gators 2-0 in a two-set sweep with scores of 25-17, 25-18.
For more photos from the JV match, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Aggies Prevail In Five-Set Varsity Thriller Over Catholic
October 1, 2025
The Tate Aggies volleyball program had a night of mixed results on the road against the Pensacola Catholic Crusaders, with the Varsity squad winning a thrilling five-set marathon while the underclassmen fell in their respective contests.
Tate 3, Catholic 3
The Tate Aggies Varsity team defeated the Catholic Crusaders in an intense five-set battle, coming away with a 3-2 victory. Tate had the Crusaders on their heels early, winning a tight first set 25-21. Catholic responded by taking the second set 25-22 to even the match.
The Aggies regained the momentum with a dominant 25-18 win in the third set. However, Catholic refused to go quietly, forcing a decisive fifth set after a 25-20 victory in the fourth. In the dramatic finale, Tate found a way to clinch the victory, edging out the Crusaders 18-16 to take the match 3-2.
Up next, the Aggies will host Gulf Breeze on Wednesday.
Catholic 2, Tate 0 (JV)
The Tate Junior Varsity team fell to Catholic in two sets, losing the first 25-19 and the second 25-21 for a 2-0 final.
Catholic 2, Tate 0 (Freshmen)
In the Freshman match, the Aggies also dropped the contest 2-0 to the Crusaders, with Catholic winning by scores of 25-17 and 25-18.
Tate Aggies Starting QB Delarosa Out For The Rest Of The Season
September 30, 2025
Tate High School starting quarterback Miles Delarosa will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL that he suffered during last Friday night’s win over the West Florida Jaguars.
Delarosa’s dad said the sophomore will undergo physical therapy for the next two weeks followed by surgery in October, if not sooner.
“It’s all in God’s plan,” he said.
The Aggies are off this Friday night and will host Pace on October 10.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Lady Chiefs Diamond Club Fall Softball Tourney Is Oct. 4-5, Register By Oct. 1
September 29, 2025
The NHS Lady Chiefs Diamond Club is set to host its annual Fall Softball Tournament next weekend, Oct. 4-5, at the Don Sutton Ballpark (Molino Ballpark), promising a full weekend of action for young players across the region.
This tournament is a key fundraiser for the Northview High School (NHS) Lady Chiefs Softball program and will feature age divisions ranging from T-Ball up to 16U. Registration is open, but teams must sign up by the Oct. 1 deadline.
Play will begin on Saturday, Oct. 4, with a 2 Pool Play format to ensure every team gets quality field time. Sunday, Oct. 5, will transition to a Single-Elimination Bracket using a blind draw, where teams will battle for the championship titles.
A $100 registration fee per team is due upon sign-up, which can be completed online at tiny.cc/ladychiefsfalltourney or via Venmo to @ladychiefs-01. Teams will also participate in a Pay-at-the-Plate (PAP) arrangement of $25 per team per game, with the exception of the T-Ball and 8U divisions, which will use volunteer umpires.
The tournament is held at the Don Sutton Ball Park, located at 2340 Crabtree Church Rd in Molino. The Gate Fee is set at $10 for spectators, with ages 10 and under receiving free entry. Two coaches per registered team will also receive free entry.
In addition to the softball action, the tournament will feature food trucks and a bounce house to provide entertainment and refreshments for players and fans alike.
For more information, team registration, or any questions, interested parties should contact Adam Bolen at (850) 777-4238 or via email at cbolen@yahoo.com. The tournament is held in partnership with Hometown Team Sports and the Molino Recreational Association.
EREC: Please Don’t Shoot At Our Lines During Dove Season
September 27, 2025
Dove season begins today in Florida, and a fiber internet provider and power company have issuing a warning — don’t shoot at power or fiber lines.
According to Connect Powered by Escambia River Electric Cooperative and EREC, shooting at an electrical line is a crime
EREC said shooting at power lines and fiber lines can cause extensive damage, costing thousands in repairs, leading to higher utility bills or a large fine for the hunter. There’s also the risk of a fire or electrocution from downed power lines. In addition, the cooperative said damaging electrical equipment is against the law and could result in criminal charges or financial liability for repair costs.
Anyone that witnesses a person shooting at wired lines in EREC’s territory is asked to report it to the cooperative at (850) 675-4521.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, dove season this year is September 27 – October 19, November 8- 30, and December 19 – January 31.