High School Football Finals
September 1, 2018
Here are Friday night’s high school football final scores from the NorthEscambia area:
FLORIDA
- West Florida 40, Tate 20 [Read more...]
- Flomaton 41, Northview 20 [Read more...]
- Jay 40, Cottondale 0
- Navarre 53, Washington 12
- Escambia 42, Archbishop Shaw 7
- Gulf Breeze 38, Pensacola Catholic 21
- Choctaw 35, Milton 35 - OT
- Pace 37, Pensacola 22
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 41, Northview 20
- Tuscaloosa Academy 31, Escambia Academy 7
- Escambia County (Atmore) 42, Wilcox-Central 0
- Choctaw County at T.R. Miller, 7 p.m.
- Satsuma 39, W.S. Neal 20
Smokies Drop The Wahoos 3-2 In 10 Innings
September 1, 2018
With the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the 10th, Alex Powers (L, 2-2) plunked Zack Short to bring home the winning run as the Smokies took Friday’s contest 3-2 on Friday.
After taking the lead in the top of the extra frame, the Wahoos simply couldn’t hold on, even with their closer on the mound. Powers made quick work of P.J. Higgins, Vimael Machin delivered an 0-2 single to center to put runners on the corners. With Tyler Alamo batting, Powers fell behind on a couple borderline pitches over the outside corner. Alamo eventually walked to load the bases, and Powers ran into the same problem with Wynton Bernard. He would eventually walk to bring home the tying run before Short was hit to end the game.
While the hit-by-pitch is the main story, Vladimir Gutierrez was nothing short of sensational for the Wahoos. After allowing a run on three hits in the first inning, Gutierrez did not allow another hit for the rest of his seven innings. He struck out seven, walked only one, and retired the final 16 Smokies to close out his final start of the regular season.
Jesus Reyes replaced Gutierrez and tossed two shutout innings for the Wahoos. Excluding the first inning, the Smokies sent 30 men to the plate spanning 8.1 innings before they picked up another base hit. However, their walk-off win puts Pensacola’s postseason hopes in jeopardy. With Biloxi winning at home against the Barons, the Wahoos trail the Shuckers by 1.5 games in the second-half standings, with only three to play.
The series continues Saturday night in a must-win game for the Wahoos. RHP Tony Santillan (4-3, 3.49) will get the start for Pensacola and he will be opposed by RHP Thomas Hatch (8-6, 3.72).
Eight Ernest Ward Middle School Cheerleaders Named All American
August 31, 2018
During a recent cheer camp at Ernest Ward Middle School, eight cheerleaders were named UCA All American. Each has been invited to take part in the Thanksgiving Day Parade at Disney World. They are (L-R) Jamison Gilman, Carsyn Dortch, Chloe Criswell, Leah Hetrick, Zakyla Smith, Sarah Bailey, Emma Gilmore and Leila Sanders. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Win Rain Shortened Game Over The Smokies 5-1
August 31, 2018
Pensacola snapped a 56-inning streak without a homer to power past the Smokies 5-1 Thursday night at Smokies Stadium.
Having not homered at all in their previous series against the BayBears, Shed Long homered off Matt Swarmer (L, 5-5) in the top of the seventh inning, which extended the Wahoos lead to 3-1 at the time. After a walk to Gavin LaValley, Taylor Featherston crushed a home run to left center, which put Pensacola up 5-1.
That was plenty of offense for Seth Varner, who turned in a fine bounce-back effort after his most recent outing against Mobile. On Thursday, Varner dealt six innings and allowed one run on three hits while striking out four. Carlos Navas does not get credit for the save; however, he pitched the final 2.1 playable innings for the Wahoos in scoreless fashion. With a 2-2 count on Jesse Hodges, the rain came pouring down, and the field was left unplayable. After about a 40-minute delay, the game was declared official.
With the win, Pensacola maintains a half-game lead over the BayBears in the wildcard standings, and with Biloxi’s extra-inning win against the Barons, the Wahoos still trail the Shuckers by a half game in the second-half standings.
The series continues Friday night when RHP Vladimir Gutierrez (9-10, 4.50) tries to put his most recent start behind him. He will be opposed by LHP Justin Steele, who is only making his second start of the season with Tennessee, after recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Northview, Jay Split Volleyball Matches
August 29, 2018
The Northview Lady Chiefs and the Jay Lady Royals split volleyball matches Tuesday at Northview.
The junior varsity Chiefs defeated Jay 25-7, 25-10.
The varsity Royals beat the Chiefs 25-8, 25-23, 28-26.
Northview will travel to T.R. Miller Thursday beginning at 4 p.m., while Jay Will be at Flomaton Thursday beginning at 4 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Pick Up 2-0 Shutout Win Over Mobile
August 28, 2018
Pensacola was on the wrong side of a 1-0 scoreline Sunday night against the BayBears. Daniel Wright (W, 7-10) and the Wahoos flipped the script on Monday with a 2-0 shutout win at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
All the offense the Wahoos would need was supplied in the first inning. Mitch Nay began a two-out rally with a single off Matt Ball (L, 1-2). Aristides Aquino—in his first game back after a short stint in Cincinnati—followed with a walk. Shed Long drove them both home with a hustle-double to left-center that gave the Wahoos a swift 2-0 lead.
Wright’s start looked troublesome in the top of the first inning. The BayBears loaded the bases with only one out, but the right-hander evaded trouble after he struck out Joe Hudson and induced a groundout from Riley Unroe to end the threat. After retiring six straight, Wright stranded runners at second and third with two outs after he struck out Zach Houchins to end the fifth. Wright finished the night having dealt six shutout innings and the BayBears went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position against Wright.
The bullpen was equally as strong for Jody Davis on Monday. Jesus Reyes, who was returned to the Wahoos from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, pitched a scoreless seventh inning for the Wahoos. Alejandro Chacin matched him in the eighth, retiring the side in order. Alex Powers closed out the ninth with his 17th save of the year after he struck out the side. It was the Wahoos’ ninth shutout win of the season, and it came at one of the most critical junctures in the Pensacola’s season.
With the win, combined with Mississippi’s loss, the Wahoos trail the Shuckers by a half game in the second-half standings. They are also tied with the M-Braves for second-place. The series concludes tomorrow with RHP Wyatt Strahan (7-11, 6.45) trying to give Pensacola a valuable series win. Mobile hopes to hand Pensacola their fifth consecutive series loss when LHP Patrick Sandoval (1-0, 1.69) makes his third Double-A start this season.
Wahoos Come Up Empty
August 27, 2018
After the Wahoos’ 11-run outburst the night before, Pensacola’s offense dried up Sunday night. Mitch Ghelfi’s solo home run in the seventh inning broke a scoreless tie and the BayBears held on for a 1-0 win at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
Tony Santillan (L, 4-3) pitched 6.2 innings and allowed seven hits while striking out eight. For most of his night, the right-hander avoided trouble from the BayBears offense. Ghelfi led off the seventh and pulled a home run just inside the right-field foul pole to give Mobile a 1-0 lead. Ryan Clark pitched a scoreless eighth and ninth for his fifth save of the year.
Pensacola had plenty of chances with runners on base but simply couldn’t produce any runs. Pensacola had baserunners in eight of the nine innings; however, only three times did the Wahoos have runners in scoring position. Mobile outhit the Wahoos 10-5 a night after the Wahoos piled on 15 hits and 11 runs against the BayBears.
The Wahoos tried to nick the game late after Jose Siri walked with one out in the ninth. With Friedl batting, Siri stole second base, and then a pitch later advanced to third on a wild pitch. Unfortunately, Clark struck out Friedl, and after a walk to Mitch Nay, Gavin LaValley struck out looking to end the game.
With Mississippi’s 2-0 win over the Shuckers, the Wahoos now trail the M-Braves by a game in the second-half standings. Should the M-Braves win the second-half, both the Wahoos and BayBears would be eliminated from the postseason.
RHP Daniel Wright (6-10, 4.30) will try even the series for the Wahoos with a win on Monday. Mobile hopes to hand Pensacola their fifth consecutive series loss when RHP Matt Ball (1-1, 5.40) takes the bump for the visitors.
Wahoos Come Back For 11-6 Win Over The BayBears
August 26, 2018
After Vladimir Gutierrez allowed six runs in the second inning of the game, Pensacola’s playoff hopes seemed slim to none. However, the Wahoos came roaring back to win Saturday’s contest against the Blue Wahoos 11-6 in front of a capacity crowd at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
After he struck out the side in the first inning, Gutierrez’s start came crumbling down. The first six BayBears all reached base safely in the second, and four of them came home to score. After Brandon Sandoval hit into a fielder’s choice, Gutierrez walked Jam Jones—his third of the inning—to close out his shortest professional outing. He lasted just 1.1 innings and was on the hook for six runs on four hits, and the Wahoos looked out of it early, trailing 6-0.
Rather than fold, Pensacola engineered one of their best and most important comebacks of the season. After plucking a run back in the second inning, the Wahoos added two more in the fourth. Chris Okey walked to ignite the rally, Jose Siri tripled in the left field corner to bring the score to 6-2. He would score one batter later on a TJ Friedl groundout to second.
In the sixth, the Wahoos flipped the script on the BayBears with a five-run rally to take the lead. Okey singled off Matt Custred (L, 3-4) to get the rally started. After Friedl walked, Mitch Nay and Gavin LaValley swatted back-to-back RBI singles to cut the deficit down to a single run. Shed Long followed with a groundball to second that was mishandled by Jones, which allowed Nay to score and tie the game. Narcisco Crook followed Long with a two-run single, giving the Wahoos their first lead of the night at 8-6.
The bullpen was responsible for a lion’s share of the work on Saturday. Rafael De Paula followed Gutierrez and turned in 3.2 shutout innings. Rookie Davis (W, 2-1) pitched a scoreless sixth inning as part of his MLB rehab assignment, and Robinson Leyer tossed two additional shutout innings. With the Wahoos leading 11-6 in the ninth, Jody Davis brought in his closer to secure Pensacola’s first win since August 18.
With the win, in conjunction with the Shuckers 3-1 loss in Pearl, the Wahoos now trail the Shuckers by a half game in the second-half standings. In addition, the Wahoos trail Mobile by a half game in the wildcard standings.
RHP Tony Santillan (4-2, 3.78) will try to give the Wahoos a two-to-one series lead when he takes the hill on Sunday. Mobile will send RHP Jesus Castillo (8-4, 4.90) on the mound for game three.
Northview Chiefs Open With A Really Big Win In A Really Long Game
August 25, 2018
The Northview Chiefs opened their regular season Friday with a really big win over Lighthouse Private Christian Academy of Pensacola in a really long game.
Coach Derek Marshman and his Northview Chiefs came out on top 46-20 in game that ended about three and a half hours after it’s 7:00 start time at Victor Randall Stadium at the Brent Athletic Park. The Lighthouse Christian Stingsrays do not have their own stadium.
The game did not go into overtime…it progressed slowly due to penalties and an unusual amount of time between plays.
The Northview High School Chiefs (1-1) will host the Flomaton Hurricanes (1-0) next Friday Night at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in Bratt. Flomaton is coming off a big 27-0 shutout of the Jay Royals.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Friday Night Football Final Scores
August 25, 2018
Here are high school football scores from around the area Friday Night:
Florida
- Tate 28, Choctaw 21 [Read more...]
- Northview 46, Lighthouse 20 [Read more...]
- Flomaton 27, Jay 0
- Pine Forest 27, Pensacola 6
- Milton 38 Washington, 15
- Navarre 35, Pensacola Catholic 7
- Gulf Breeze 41 Pascagoula, MS 15
- Pace 30, Fort Walton Beach 20
- Escambia 23, West Florida 20 (Thursday)
Alabama
- Flomaton 27, Jay 0
- Escambia Academy 63, Snook Christian
- Escambia County (Atmore) 16, T.R. Miller 7
- W.S. Neal 17 Southern Choctaw 7