Chipley Tops Northview
March 20, 2018
The Northview Chiefs lost to Chipley Monday, 3-1. The Chiefs will host Central High School on Tuesday. Photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
This Week: Tate Hosts 25th Annual Aggie Classic
March 19, 2018
The 25th Annual Aggie Classic Baseball tournament is scheduled to get underway today and continue through Thursday.
This year’s tournament has captivated the interest of teams from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee and Florida. Last year’s Aggie Classic tournament Champion, Tate High School Aggies, will return as the tournament host and to defend their title.
The Tate Baseball Boosters will serve as the host of this year’s tournament. Nineteen teams will play at Tate, Escambia, West Florida, Choctawhatchee and Navarre High schools, Pensacola State College and the University of West Florida.
This year’s tournament will include 19 teams, 15 of which made their respective 2017 playoff series. Of the 15, six schools were regional finalists, four schools were state finalists, three schools played for a sate championship game, with on claiming a state title.
“This year’s field has been diminished in number because of the spring break alignment, but the field we have assembled is as strong as ever.. The commitment by our community and our boosters to put on an event of this magnitude is huge. I am truly thankful for everyone’s assistance. The venues for the games have expanded and are the best diamonds in our area. We are looking forward to a great week of competition,” said Tate Baseball head coach Karl Jernigan.
Tournament passes are available for $30. Daily admission is $10, with free admission for children under five. No passes will be accepted.
A site schedule is below, click to enlarge.
Tate Lifters Place At Districts
March 16, 2018
Tate High School’s Chandler McGuffey won first place at Districts 183-pound weight lifting class. Spencer Ruiz won third in the 159-pound weight class and Juanita Gonzales won third in his weight class. Submitted photos.
Northview Beats Jay To Give Lady Chiefs District Lead
March 14, 2018
Northview 3, Jay 2
The Northview Chiefs beat the Jay Royals in district softball Tuesday night in Bratt, 3-2. At 10-0 overall and 5-0 in the district, the Chiefs are at first place in the district.
Tori Herrington earned the win on the plate for the Chiefs with 13 strikeouts. She was 2-3 at bat.
Also for the Chiefs: Ashley Ragdale 1-3, BB, 2RBI; Aubree Love 2-3, BB; Valen Shelley 1-3, BB; Anna Sullivan 1-3; Rylee Huskey 1-2, BB.
The Chiefs will host Chipley on Thursday before traveling to Escambia Academy (Canoe, Ala.) on Friday.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Jay 16, Northview 1
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Lady Aggies Take Two From Pace
March 14, 2018
Tate 14, Pace 3
The Tate Aggies varsity softball team defeated the Pace Patriots Tuesday night in Pace 14-3. Brown pitched the win in seven inning for the Lady Aggies.
Tate 12, Pace 0 (JV)
The Tate Aggies junior varsity softball team defeated Pace 12-0 Tuesday in Pace
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FCA Spirit Of Champions Awards Presented For Cheerleading, Dance
March 14, 2018
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Spirit of Champions” awards for cheerleading and dance were presented this week.
Winners were:
Kendall McLeod-Central High (Cheerleading)
Lauren Bonderant-East Hill Christian (Cheerleading)
Kaia Richmond-Gulf Breeze High (Cheerleading)
Jaeci Cooley-Jay High (Cheerleading)
Brittany Kalfus-Milton High (Cheerleading)
Cloe Smith-Northview High (Cheerleading)
Kassidi Covan-Pensacola Catholic High (Cheerleading)
Myra LeMay-West Florida Tech High (Cheerleading)
Jillian Kurtts-Pensacola Catholic High (Dance)
Courtesy for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Boys Win Baker Track Meet
March 13, 2018
The Northview High School boys track team topped eight other schools for first place in a recent meet in Baker.
Northview results were as follows:
BOYS
100m-1st Brandon Spencer, 2nd Joseph Wright
4×100 dash-1st place Brandon Spencer, Joseph Wright, Tim Bush, and Jarius Moorer
400m-2nd Daniel Merit
200m-1st Joseph Wright, 2nd Brandon Spencer
4×400 dash-1st place Brandon Spencer, Joseph Wright, Daniel Merit, Tim Bush
Triple Jump-1st Rayvon Bush
GIRLS
100m-1st Crystal Douglas, 3rd Nene Findley
200m-1st Crystal Douglas, 3rd Lexi Broadhead
Two Northview Weightlifters Win Districts, Team Takes Second Overall
March 12, 2018
Two Northview High School weightlifters won district championships as the Chiefs placed second overall.
During the District 1-1A weightlifting meet at Baker High School, two Chiefs claimed district championships. Senior Justin Helton won the unlimited division and sophomore Trent Kite won the 129-lb. division.
- 3rd Place: Colton Dockens (SO – 154-lb. class)
- 4th Place: Logan Bryan (FR – 119-lb. class
- 4th Place Dalton Hadley (SR – 139-lb. class);
- 4th Place: Jarius Moorer (JR – 154-lb. class)
- 4th Place: Aunterio Minor (SO – 169-lb. class)
- 4th Place; Ray’von Bush (JR – 183-lb. class)
- 4th Place Jojo Parker (SO – 199-lb. class)
- 5th Place: Lance McLaughlin (JR – 199-lb. class)
- 6th Place: Tyler Ray (FR – 129-lb. class)
Next for the Chiefs, all 11 individual placers will advance to the 2018 FHSAA Region 1 weight meet, to be held at Baker High School on Saturday, March 24.
Pictured top: Trent Kite (left) and Justin Helton won district weightlifting championships for the Northview Chiefs. Pictured below: The Chiefs team placed second overall. Pictured bottom: Helton and Kite on the podium. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local Teen Anglers Finish First In Escambia River Tournament
March 12, 2018
Panhandle Youth Anglers held their first tournament of the season recently on the Escambia River from the Swamp Shouse.
The first place team was Jacob Bryant of Cantonment and Nick Venable of Molino, both students at West Florida High School. They won with an overall weight of 7.29 pounds. Jacob also reeled in the biggest fish at 6.26 pounds.
The purpose of Panhandle Youth Anglers is to promote and encourage youth fishing and stimulate youth awareness of bass fishing as a major competitive sport in our community. Young Anglers are eligible to compete in high school series bass tournaments at the state and national level, which can provide scholarship opportunities.
Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Play Ball! Opening Day For Molino Ballpark (With Photo Gallery)
March 11, 2018
Saturday was Opening Day for Molino Recreation Association and the Molino Ballpark.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Bailey Seibert, click to enlarge.
