Tate Cheerleaders Host Charity Cheer Challenge
November 19, 2018
The Tate High School cheer program partnered with Cheer Up to host a Charity Cheer Challenge Saturday.
Tate’s JV and varsity squads both won first place in their divisions, and the varsity squad was named grand champions.
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Four Tate Aggies Sign To Play College Ball
November 18, 2018
Four Tate High School seniors signed college ball scholarships recently
Three Aggies signed to play baseball — Trey Lafleur to the University of Mississippi, Mason Land to Mississippi State University, and Hunter McLean to Meridian Community College.
Tate’s Kasey Scott signed to play volleyball at Pensacola State College.
Pictured top: Four Tate seniors signed to play college ball. Names are below each photo below. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Above: Trey Lafleur to the University of Mississippi.
Above: Trey Lafleur to the University of Mississippi.
Above: Mason Land to Mississippi State University.
Above: Mason Land to Mississippi State University.
Above: Hunter McLean to Meridian Community College.
Above: Hunter McLean to Meridian Community College.
Above: Kasey Scott to Pensacola State College.
Baker Downs Northview
November 17, 2018
The Northview Chiefs lostin the regional semifinals to the Baker Gators 38-14 Friday night in Baker.
The Chiefs headed into the semifinal matchup looking for a win, and looking to honoring teammate Dariontae Richardson. The junior had a heart attack last Saturday just hours after a 40-14 Chiefs win over Graceville. He continues to recover in a Mobile hospital.
Northview carried Richardson’s jersey to the coin toss and as they ran onto the field.
The first quarter remained scoreless until the final minute. Baker took a 6-0 lead with 36 seconds in the quarter, but as the quarter expired, Northview’s Seth Killam scored on a 54 yard quarterback keeper. With a good kick from the Chiefs to give Northview a 7-6 lead, the Baker Gators were behind for the first time this entire season.
Baker regained the lead with a touchdown with just under six minutes to go in the half and failed at a two point conversion. Baket hit the endzone again and their two-point plans were spoiled by a host of Chiefs. Headed into halftime, Baker held a 18-7 lead.
After another Baker TD, the Chiefs scored their second touchdown of the night with a 1-yard run from Trent Peebles with 7:55 for a score of 25-14.
Northview ended with a winning 8-5 season.
Baker advances to their fifth straight regional final next Friday night against Vernon. Vernon defeated Jay 40-0 Friday night.
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Friday Night Playoff Final Scores
November 17, 2018
Here are Friday night playoff finals from around the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
Class 1A – Region 1
Baker 38, Northview 14
Vernon 40, Jay 0
Class 6A – Region 1
- Navarre 50, Escambia 22
- Crestview 49, Pine Forest 19
Class 3A – Region 1
- Florida High 27, Pensacola Catholic 23
ALABAMA
- Autauga Academy 49, Escambia Academy 0 (Autauga wins state title)
- Flomaton 32, Winfield 7 (Flomaton will host Pike next Friday night)
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Praying For #10: Northview Football Player Suffers Heart Attack
November 16, 2018
As the Northview Chiefs head into the second round of the state playoffs tonight, they have winning on their minds. But they are also thinking about teammate Dariontae Richardson who suffered a heart attack hours after the Chiefs’ win last Friday night.
Richardson made several key plays for the Chiefs in their win against Graceville. He was not injured in the game.
But by Saturday morning, the 16-year old was found at home not breathing. His mother performed CPR until an ambulance arrived. He was transported to Atmore Community Hospital and airlifted to a Mobile hospital where he is continuing to recover.
“Thank you all for your prayers. Dariontae is still making improvements. Please continue to keep him and his family in your prayers. #chiefstrong #prayforten #gochiefs,” the Northview Quarterback Club posted on their Facebook page.
“He has a long road ahead of him,” Northview Principal Gayle Weaver said during a School Advisory Council meeting. She said he is expected to remain in the hospital for several more days. “He is a really good guy, and we are all thinking about him.”
The Chiefs will honor Richardson Friday night as they take on the Gators in Baker.
Pictured: Dariontae Richardson (#10) during the Northview Chiefs first round playoff win over Graceville last Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Florida Second Round Football Playoff Tickets Available Online
November 15, 2018
FHSAA playoff tickets are on sale for second round football games through GoFan, the official ticketing partner of the FHSAA.
Tickets are $8 each, the same as the gate price. A convenience fee is added to each online purchase.
Games listed below are mobile tickets only; a smartphone is required. Mobile ticketing allows fans to use their mobile device as their game ticket, providing a faster and more convenient entry.
Class 1A – Region 1
Class 6A – Region 1
Class 3A – Region 1
Ernest Ward Middle Splits Basketball Games With T.R. Miller
November 14, 2018
The Ernest Ward Middle School boys basketball team defeated T.R. Miller 42-23 Tuesday night in Walnut Hill. In girls action, Miller defeated Ernest Ward 48-8.
Up next, Ernest Ward will travel to Pollard McCall on Thursday at 5 p.m.
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Second Round Prep Football Playoff Games Friday Night
November 12, 2018
The second round of the FHSAA state playoffs are Friday night, with Northview, Jay, Escambia, Pine Forest and Catholic in action.
All games are at 7:30 p.m. as follows:
Class 6A – Region 1
- Escambia at Navarre
- Crestview at Pine Forest
Class 3A – Region 1
- Pensacola Catholic at Florida High
- Taylor County at St. Joseph
Class 1A – Region 1
- Northview at Baker
- Jay at Vernon
First Round Scores (Nov. 9)
Class 6A – Region 1
- Navarre 38, Pace 6
- Escambia 33, St. Augustine 16
- Pine Forest 27, Gulf Breeze 14
- Crestview 28, Niceville 7
Class 5A – Region 1
- Bolles 30, West Florida 27
Class 3A – Region 1
- Pensacola Catholic 49, Fort White 34
- Taylor County 24, Baldwin 17
Class 1A – Region 1
- Jay 49, Bozeman 0
- Northview 40, Graceville 14
- Baker 49, Freeport 21
- Vernon 40, Chipley 0
Northview Opens Playoffs With Big 40-14 Win Over Graceville
November 10, 2018
The Northview Chiefs opened round one of the 1A playoffs Friday night in Bratt with a 40-14 win over the Graceville Tigers.
“They came to play; we are just really starting to play our best football and I think that was evident tonight,” Northview head coach Derek Marshman said. “I thought we ran the ball extremely well. Both of our tailbacks, Jaheem Durant and Trent Peebles, they just really ran their tail off. Jayden Jackson ran really hard. Aunterio Minor ran the ball really well and blocked hard. Jaquan Barton had his best game by far tonight. I mean he blocked his tail off all night.”
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After a big gain down to the five by Minor, Peebles punched it in as the Chiefs opened the scoring. With 4:53 in the first, the Chiefs were up 6-0. Then a couple of minutes later, Northview’s Johnny Windham recovered a blocked Tigers punt at about the 10 yard line for another Chiefs touchdown 14-0.
The Tigers added a touchdown and two point conversion to end the first quarter with the score 14-8.
The Chiefs added touchdowns in the second from Durant and Barton to hold a 26-8 lead at the half on a damp, chilly and windy night at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
Jayden Jackson scored for Northview with 5:24 to go in the third. With a successful two point conversion from Peebles, The Chiefs were up 34-8. The Tigers managed their second touchdown of the night in the third.
Northview added two more touchdowns in the fourth to seal their 40-14 victory.
The Northview Chiefs will travel to No. 1 seed Baker next Friday night in the regional semifinals.
“It’s going to be tough. Our kids want it,” Marshman said. “They want that challenge. To be the best, you’ve got to beat the best.”
The winner of Northview and Baker will play the winner of Jay and Vernon on November 23.
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(Look for another galley with cheerleaders and the band by Monday.)
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Northview Softball’s Tori Herrington Signs With Coastal Alabama
November 9, 2018
Northview High School senior Tori Herrington has signed to play softball with Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette. She is pictured at a signing ceremony Thursday at Northview with family, friends and fellow Northview Chiefs players. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
