High School Hoops: Chipley Tops Northview
December 4, 2018
The Northview Chiefs lost were defeated by Chipley 70-53 Tuesday night in Bratt, while the Lady Chiefs lost to Chipley 41-22. Northview will host Laurel Hill on Tuesday.
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Tate Varsity And JV Cheerleaders Tops At Navarre Competition
December 3, 2018
The Tate High School varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders both placed first during a weekend competition in Navarre. The varsity squad was also named Grand Champions. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
West Florida’s Wiley Signs With Faulkner University
December 3, 2018
West Florida High School senior Kenzi Wiley of Cantonment has signed to play softball at Faulkner University, a four year NAIA school in Montgomery. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Schools Winter Special Olympics Held At Tate High
December 2, 2018
The Special Olympic Winter Games were held Friday at Tate High School with athletes from across the Escambia County School District taking part. Pictured above: The Special Olympic Winter Games at Tate High School. Pictured below. Athletes from Bratt Elementary and Ernest Ward Middle School that took part. Photos for North Escambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Hurricanes Advance To 3A State Championship Game
November 30, 2018
Somebody needs to tell the National Weather Service that hurricane season is not over. The Flomaton Hurricanes area headed to state.
The Canes defeated Providence Christian of Dothan 34-33 Friday night in Flomaton.
It was the first time in the 94-year history of Flomaton football that the Hurricanes had appeared in state semifinal game. And now for the first time ever, the Flomaton Hurricanes advance to the 3A state championship game Thursday at 11 a.m. in Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium. They Hurricanes (11-3) will take on Piedmont (12-2).
A record crowd packed into Flomaton’s stadium to see the historic game, and oh what a game it was.
And all came down to the last 2.5 seconds of play. The Hurricanes were up 34-33, and the Eagles were ready for the win with a 27-yard field goal attempt. But Flomaton blocked the kick for the dramatic win as the horn sounded.
Flomaton was down 33-26 about halfway through the fourth quarter. Daquan Johnson found Da’Shun Odom with a long touchdown pass with 5:30 to go. With a two-point conversion into the endzone, the Hurricanes were up by one.
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Pictured top: Da’Shun Odom pushes away a Providence Christian defender as he makes a one-handed catch Friday night for the Flomaton Hurricanes. Pictured below: Odom reaches for a touchdown for the Canes. Pictured further below: Flomaton’s Javontaye Wright makes a tackles. Pictured bottom: Flomaton cheerleaders lead the crowd. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Two Tate Soccer Players Sign Division 1 Letters Of Intent
November 29, 2018
Two Tate High School soccer players signed letters of intent Wednesday with Division 1 schools. Avery Royer signed with Southeastern University, and Makenna Stafford signed with Troy University. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview, Flomaton Basketball Games Rescheduled
November 27, 2018
Northview versus Flomaton basketball games set for this week have been rescheduled due to Flomaton’s playoff football game Friday night.
The games were scheduled for November 26 and November 29. They will not be played at Flomaton on January 14 and at Northview on January 28.
Flomaton will host Providence Christian Friday night at 7:00 in the state football championship semifinal round.
Beulah Middle Cheerleaders Take First, Ransom Second In Cheer Challenge
November 26, 2018
Beulah Middle School placed first and Ransom Middle School was second in the recent Tate High School Charity Cheer Challenge. The first-year cheerleading program at the new Beulah Middle is coached by Taylor Rouchon. Rouchon graduated from Tate High School this year. She has 15 years experience cheerleading, including Ransom, Tate and all-star programs. She also cheers at the the collegiate level at Coastal Alabama Community College. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Makes History With 12-10 Playoff Win (With Other Scores)
November 24, 2018
The Flomaton Hurricanes made history Friday night with their first-ever third round playoff win. The Hurricanes beat Pike County 12-10 on the road in Brundidge.
Pike County was first on the board 3-0 with a field goal with about six minutes to go in the second quarter.. The Hurricanes scored on a 14-yard pass from Da’Quan Johnson to Quincie McCall for a 6-3 advantage. Johnson was in again for Flomaton for a 12-3 lead with 3:06 to go in the half.
Pike County scored with a 69-yard touchdown run to pull within two of Flomaton.
Flomaton will host Providence Christian next Friday night at 7:00 in the state semifinal round.
Other scores:
FLORIDA
Class 1A Quarterfinals
Baker 51, Vernon 19
– Baker will host Play Port St. Joe in state semifinal
Class 6A Quarterfinals
Crestview 49 Navarre 27
Crestview will face Armwood
ALABAMA
Class 3A Quarterfinals
Flomaton 12, Pike County 10
– Flomaton advances to host semifinals against Providence Christian
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
West Florida’s Morgan Signs With Coastal Alabama
November 20, 2018
West Florida High School senior Meredith Morgan of Molino has signed with Coastal Alabama Brewton Warshawks Softball. Pictured top: The signing ceremony. Pictured below: Morgan with WFHS coach Belinda Pittman and (bottom) Coastal Alabama coach Misti Nims. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
