Tate Lady Aggies Win West Florida JV Showdown For Fourth Consecutive Year
February 24, 2019
The junior varsity Tate Lady Aggies won the 2019 West Florida Tech JV Showdown Saturday night. This was the fourth consecutive year the Lady Aggies have claimed the championship. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Prep Softball, Baseball Roundup (With Northview vs. Catholic Gallery)
February 23, 2019
High school scores from Friday:
BASEBALL
- Northview 7, Pensacola High 2
- Catholic 13, Northview 1
The Northview Chiefs beat Pensacola High 7-2 Friday afternoon. In the nightcap, Pensacola Catholic led with a homer on the way to a 13-1 win over the Chiefs.
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Northview’s JV will open the regular season with a doubleheader Monday at Escambia beginning at 4:00. The JV will be in action again Tuesday at W.S. Neal at 4:00, and the varsity Chiefs open play at 6:30 also at W.S. Neal.
- Tate 10, Escambia 0
- Tate 12, Washington 1
The Tate Aggies shut out the Escambia Gators 10-0, and the Aggies beat Washington 12-1 in preseason action Friday.
Darrien McDowell led on the mound for the Aggies against Escambia, striking out six and allowing no hits and no runs in three innings. Mason Land went 3-4 at the plate, and Raymond Lafleur homered.
Land homered in the first as the Aggies drove past Washington. Land drove in four on two hits. Land and Cole Fryman also had a couple of hits each.
Preseason action for the Tate Aggies will continue at 4:00 Saturday afternoon against Washington at West Florida
The JV Aggies open their regular season Monday at 6:30 as they host Gulf Breeze, and the varsity Aggies open away on Tuesday at 6:00 at West Florida
SOFTBALL
- Northview 7, Crestview 4
- Northview 13, Crestview 1 (JV)
The Northview Lady Chiefs hit the road Friday to beat Crestview 7-4. The junior varsity Lady Chiefs beat Crestview 13-1. The JV Chiefs were coming off a 13-3 three inning run-rule win over Flomaton on Thursday.
Northview will host the T.R. Miller Tigers Tuesday at 4:00 for JV and 6:00 for varsity.
Pictured: Catholic at Northview. NorthEscambia.com photos.
Tate Aggies Beat Chiles In Regionals (With Photo Gallery)
February 22, 2019
The Tate Aggies beat Tallahassee Chiles in a 59-58 thriller Thursday night for their first state tourney win since 2010.
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The Aggies were down by 10 in the fourth before powering back. Tate went ahead on a layup from Tavares Madison before Chiles missed a couple of free throws with just seconds on the clock.
Senior JT Qualls led the Aggies with 23 points, while typical top scorer Love Bettis only had seven points.
Tate (21-8) will move to the second round Tuesday night as they travel to Lincoln High (18-9) in Tallahassee.
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Northview Beats Flomaton, West Florida Gets Shutout In Softball; Tate Baseball Beats Escambia
February 22, 2019
Softball
Northview 4, Flomaton 0
The Northview Chiefs beat Flomaton 4-0 Thursday night in Bratt. Tori Herrington pitched the win for the Chiefs, striking out nine while going 1-3 with one RBI. Aubree Love, Kailin Watson and Valen Shelley were all 1-3 at bat, while Heather Knowles was 1-4. Love, Watson, Kendall Enfinger and Maykala Jeneske each had a RBI. Up next, the Chiefs are on the road Friday at Crestview.
Northview 13, Flomaton 3 (JV)
Northview’s junior varsity earned a run-rule win in just three innings Thursday over Flomaton by the score of 13-3.
West Florida 1, Niceville 0
Jeya Prasad didn’t allow a single run against Niceville, throwing a complete game shutout and leading West Florida Jags Varsity to a 1-0 victory in the circle and at the plate with a RBI single to score Kiauna Watson in the top of the 6th. She surrendered zero runs on two hits over seven innings, striking out 11 and walking zero. Hampton took the loss for Niceville. She went five innings, allowing one run on six hits, striking out two and walking one. Watson went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead West Florida Jags Varsity in hits, one in which included a triple in the top of the 6th.
Preseason Baseball
Tate 10, Escambia 0
Pictured top: Gracie Godwin pitches against Flomaton Thursday at Northview in JV softball. Pictured below: The final out as Northview’s JV run-rules Flomaton, and action as West Florida blanks Niceville. NorthEscambia.com and courtesy photos, click to enlarge.
Softball Openers: Tate Shuts Out Pine Forest; Northview Shuts Out Freeport
February 20, 2019
Northview 8, Freeport 0
Northview 9, Freeport 2 (JV)
Northview led with a run in the first, then powered ahead with four in the bottom of the second as the Chiefs defeated Freeport 8-0 in their season opener Tuesday night in Bratt.
Tori Herrington pitched seven strikeouts while going 2-3 at the plate. For Northview: Aubree Love 2-3, Payton Glchrist 1-2, Nevaeh Brown 1-1, RBI, Kaitlin Watson 1-3, Heather Knowles 1-4.
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs beat the Freeport Bulldogs 9-2.
Northview will host the Flomaton Hurricanes Thursday at 4:00 for JV and 6:00 for varsity.
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Tate 15, Pine Forest 0
The Tate Aggies shut out Pine Forest Tuesday night in their season opener at home.
Avery Beuchaine earned the win for the Aggies, striking out nine in three innings.
For Tate: Shelby McLean 1-3, R, RBI; Amber Decoux 2-2, 2R, 2RBI; Avery Beuchaine 3-3, 3B, R, RBI; Madison Cawby 1-1, 2B, R, RBI; Ryleigh Cawby 2-3, 2R, 2RBI; Cam Wolfenden 1-2, R: Gabby Locke, 1-1, R; Abbie Burks 1-1, R, 2RBI.
On Thursday, Tate will host Washington.
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Tate Basketball Regional Game Start Time Changed
February 20, 2019
The start time of Tate High School’s playoff boys basketball game has been changed.
The Aggies (20-8) will host Tallahassee Chiles(11-19) in the Region 1-8A quarterfinals at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The Aggies accommodated an earlier start time for Chiles due to travel time from Tallahassee and the time zone difference.
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Jay’s State Championship Hopes Dashed By Port St. Joe
February 20, 2019
The Jay Lady Royals’ hopes for a state championship were dashed Tuesday night on the road.
Port St. Joe defeated Jay 50-43 in the Region 1-1A finals.
The Royals ended their season at 25-3, a week after their first playoff win in 23 years.
File photo.
School Board Honors Champion Tate And West Florida Cheerleaders
February 20, 2019
The Escambia County School Board honored the Tate and West Florida high school cheerleaders Tuesday night.
The Aggie cheerleaders won the Florida High School Athletic Association Region Small Coed Championship. They are the first squad from Tate High School or Escambia County to take first place in their division since Pine Forest won that honor in the 80s, according to the Escambia County School District. They are also the first Escambia district squad to win since cheerleading was recognized as a sport and included in the FHSAA competitions.
Tate also placed fifth in national competition.
The Tate Aggie cheerleaders are Kyndell Ammons, Morgan Austin, Jonah Cass, Bailey Carter, Shelby Fleming, Isabella Floyd, Kensley Foley Hagyn Helton, Payton Herring, Madeline Hughes, Erin Johnson, Elena Lucci, Abi Manoso, Keaden Martin, Kyndal Milsted, Ashlyn NeSmith, Madelyn Ray, Emma Romero, Payton Simmons, Ariyana Wyatt, Krysanne Hagen – co-captain, Emilee Potter – co-captain, and Kennedy Bellard – captain. This year’s head coach is Morgan White and the assistant coach is Annie Wiggins.
The West Florida High School cheer squad placed second in the state. West Florida cheerleaders are Alyssa Albertson, Sarah Albertson Taylor Bailey, Lanie Brown. Chloe Claxton, Madison Couture, Chloe Douglas, Amanda Klemm, Saniyah Marioneaux, Jazmine Olsen, Haley Pratt, Erica Ragsdale, Nadiya Reeves, Zaniya Royster, Kalista Russell, Kaylin Russell Alexis Shaw, Alyssa Tran, Savannah Young, Destiney Larkins — co-captain, Jada Lee – captain, and coach is Stacie Hammer.
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Tate Softball Coach, Nine Others Inducted Into PSC Athletics Hall Of Fame
February 18, 2019
Pensacola State College inducted 10 charter members into their Athletics Hall of Fame, including a current Tate High School softball coach.
Pensacola State has a long and storied sports and athletic tradition. The Hall of Fame has been a long time coming with such rich heritage,” said PSC Athletic Director Bill Hamilton. “This Hall of Fame will stand as a reminder for all time that these awesome individuals got their start here.”
The inaugural Hall of Fame class includes student-athletes, advisers, coaches, game officials and volunteers:
Dana Gilmore is the most-decorated female athlete in Pensacola State history. She was a First Team All-Conference for two years in softball and volleyball, a two-time First Team All-State in softball and First Team All-State her sophomore year in volleyball. She also was a two-time Academic All-American and the winner of the FCSAA’s Softball Jean Williams Award for scholar-athletes. She holds six softball records at Pensacola State and is the College’s all-time leader for volleyball aces. Gilmore was named to the 2003 Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association NJCAA Division I All-America Team and went on to play softball at University of Central Florida for one season. She transferred to University of Mobile where she was a member of the 2006 NAIA National Champion team. She’s now an assistant softball coach at Tate High School where she helped coach the 2015 State Champion team in girls’ softball.
Joel Anthony, a native of Canada, was recruited by Pensacola State and played basketball for the Pirates from 2002-04. He transferred to University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he was named the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He signed with the Miami Heat, helping the team win back-to-back NBA Championships. He also played for the Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs and the Milwaukee Bucks. He now plays for Argentina’s San Lorenzo de Almagro basketball club league.
Mary Bailey established the softball program at Pensacola State in 1982. A 1967 Pensacola State graduate, she was head softball coach from 1982-94. In 1988, Bailey led the Lady Pirates slow-pitch softball team to the NJCAA Division I Softball National Championship and she was named the 1988 NJCAA Division I National Softball Coach of the Year. During her time at Pensacola State, she compiled a 498-166 record. The Panhandle Conference Softball Championship trophy was named in her honor.
Bill Brantley taught in the College’s Physical Sciences Department from 1965-95. After retirement, he taught as an adjunct professor until 2009. He generously contributes to the PSC Foundation and PSC athletics and created the William T. Brantley Scholarship Endowment for Physical Sciences. A former basketball player, Brantley attends a majority of Pirate basketball games with his wife Patsy and is a member of the Pensacola State Booster Club.
Jim Donovan was the College’s golf coach from 1987-1993. After serving in the U.S. Navy for 32 years, he coached golf at Catholic High School from 1985-87 before joining the coaching staff at PSC. He led the Pirates golf team to the NJCAA Division II National Championship in 1993 while winning the 1993 NJCAA Division II National Golf Coach of the Year, and missed a second title by one stroke the following year.
Charles Fairchild was a charter member of Pensacola State College Athletic program’s first boosters. He played basketball at Pensacola State from 1962-64 and was a member of PSC’s first state championship basketball team in the 1962-63 season. He was the MVP of the team and the leading scorer and second leading rebounder in both years that he played at PSC. He went on to play at Florida State for two years. Always a basketball fan, he was a member of the group that brought the Pensacola Tornados professional basketball team to the city. He served as color commentator for WCOA radio and later WSRE-TV when those stations broadcast the PJC basketball games.
Dennis Lindsey was Pensacola State’s first full-time assistant coach, coaching men’s and women’s basketball, from 1994-96. He joined the Houston Rockets organization in 1996, and eventually worked his way up to become the franchise’s vice president. He also served as vice president and assistant general manager of the San Antonio Spurs. He has been the general manager of the Utah Jazz since 2012.
Greg Litton played baseball for the Pirates in 1983-84 and signed to play at Mississippi State University, however he was drafted in the first round of the 1984 draft by the San Francisco Giants. After five seasons in the minor leagues, Litton moved up as a rookie and hit a home run in Game 4 of the 1989 World Series. Litton played with the Seattle Mariners and the Boston Red Sox before retiring in 1995. A true utility player, Litton played every position on the field during his Major League career.
Bob Marlin was a Pensacola State basketball coach from 1990-95. In 1993, he led the College to the NJCAA Division I Basketball National Championship and was named the 1993 Division I NJCAA National Basketball Coach of the Year. In his five seasons at Pensacola State, Marlin compiled an astonishing 123-35 record.
Bill McArthur, a youth sports advocate, was a longtime supporter of Pensacola State basketball. He played basketball for Pensacola High and was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. He graduated from Pensacola State in 1953, and transferred to Florida State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He also earned his master’s degree from Mississippi State College. During the Korean conflict, McArthur served in the U.S. Army, returned to Pensacola and worked with the Escambia County School District for many years. He worked the table at basketball games for several local high schools, the Pensacola Tornados professional basketball team and the News Journal and Blue Angels tournaments. As a table coordinator at Pensacola State for 42 years, he enjoyed a relationship with every president, athletic director and coach who served at the College.
Pictured: Tate High softball assistant coach Dana Gilmore at her induction into the PSC Athletics Hall of Fame Saturday. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Girls Weightlifting Presents Annual Awards
February 18, 2019
Northview Girls Weightlifting celebrated their accomplishments during a recent year-end banquet.
The following awards were presented:
MVL — Most Valuable Lifter — Hailey Harigel
MVL -Most Valuable Lifter — Chanalei Auelua
Spirit — Destiny Cleckler
Leadership — Lexxi Baggett
Team — Shelby Bashore
Coach — Ayiana Courtney
Dedication — Destiny Braddock
Lettering in Weightlifting
Mia Starns
Anna Adams
Miyhanna Davidson
Payton Gilchrist
Taylor McMinn
Ayiana Courtney
Shelby Cotita
Chanalei Auelua
Jayla Barron
Maggie Amerson
2nd Year Letter
Lynnsey Holzapfel
Destiny Braddock
Destiny Cleckler
Shelby Bashore
Libby Pugh
Naudia Carach
Hailey Harigel
Abigail Nelson
3rd Year Letter
Crystal Douglas
4th Year Letter
Lexxi Baggett
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