Ernest Ward Middle Basketball Defeats Jay, Pollard McCall
November 10, 2017
The Ernest Ward Middle School basketball program earned wins this week against Jay on Tuesday and Pollard McCall Thursday evening.
BOYS
Ernest Ward 51, Pollard McCall 45
Ernest Ward 38, Jay 36
GIRLS
Ernest Ward 31, Pollard McCall 13
Ernest Ward 26, Jay 20
Ernest Ward Middle will host Brewton on Monday. The girls play at 5:00, and the boys tip off at 6:00 in Walnut Hill.
Pictured: Ernest Ward defeated Pollard McCall Thursday evening. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Baseball Standout To Be Inducted Into South Alabama Athletics Hall Of Fame
November 9, 2017
A former Tate High School baseball standout will be on of three All-Americans who will make up the University of South Alabama Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
David Doss will be inducted in an on-campus ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11, then be recognized on the Ladd-Peebles Stadium field at halftime of the Jaguars’ game against Arkansas State later that day. The addition of the trio brings the number of former student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have been honored to 79 since the creation of the USA Athletic Hall of Fame in 1989.
A four-year baseball letterwinner from 2006-09, Doss began his career by being named to Collegiate Baseball’s Freshman All-America team and ended it with third-team All-America honors from the organization.
After being voted the Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year his first season with the program, he would go on to be earn all-league honors each of his last three years at three different positions.
Doss ended his career as the Jaguars’ all-time leader in hits (312), doubles (70) and RBI (197), and he was ranked in the top 10 on the school’s all-time list with a .367 batting average, 37 home runs and 195 runs scored as well. He hit .400 as a freshman — which was fourth best in the Sun Belt — to help South to an NCAA Regional appearance, and was also among the top 10 in the conference after batting .365 as a sophomore and .378 his final year while recording 10 or more homers on three occasions and posting 10-plus doubles in each of his four seasons.
Doss played high school baseball at Tate High School and was a member of the 2005 state championship team coached by Greg Blackmon.
Ajoke Odumosu in track and field and Viktoria Stoklasova in tennis will also be inducted into the USA Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Tate High Baseball’s Trent Jeffcoat Signs With Ole Miss
November 9, 2017
Tate High School baseball player Trent Jeffcoat signed his letter of intent Wednesday Ole Miss in Division I. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Student Athletes Honored At FCA Banquet
November 8, 2017
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Go the Distance” Awards were presented recently at a banquet hosted by the First Baptist Church of Pensacola.
Athletes from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties were honored for their participation in cross country, golf, swimming and volleyball. The winners were chosen by their teammates based upon their integrity, dedication, character, and FCA values. Each received a medal and congratulations from Congressman Matt Gaetz.
(North Escambia area winners are in bold.)
Go the Distance Award Banquet
Swimming and Cross Country
- East Hill Christian School Girls Cross Country-Katie Blaine
- East Hill Christian School Boys Cross Country-Max Wenzel
- Jay High School Girls Cross Country-Carsen Arrant
- Jay High School Boys Cross Country-Austin Lang
- Gulf Breeze High School Girls Cross Country-Tabitha Labrato
- Gulf Breeze High School Boys Cross Country-Ryan VonBrock
- Gulf Breeze High School Girls Swimming-Abby Wolfe
- Gulf Breeze High School Boys Swimming-Matthew Rodgerson
- Milton High School Girls Cross Country-Caitlyn Frizzell
- Milton High School Boys Cross Country-Brett Kaniper
- Milton High School Girls Swimming-Kyrsten Fehl
- Milton High School Boys Swimming-Alex Ruffini
- Navarre High School Boys Cross Country-Anthony Green
- Navarre High School Girls Swimming-Natalie Roberts
- Navarre High School Boys Swimming-Caedmon Becker
- Northview High School Girls Cross Country-Aurora McCann
- Northview High School Boys Cross Country-Tanner Levins
- Pace High School Girls Cross Country-Evie Spurgin
- Pace High School Girls Swimming-Zoe Hall
- Pace High School Boys Swimming-Ben Quarles
- Pensacola Catholic High School Girls Cross Country-Brianna Wyer
- Pensacola Catholic High School Boys Cross Country-Joey Blake
- Pensacola Catholic High School Girls Swimming-Georgia Smith
- Pensacola Catholic High School Boys Swimming-Ryan Dockery
- Pensacola High School Boys Cross Country-Riley Laggan
- Pine Forest High School Girls Swimming-Savannah Atchley
- Tate High School Girls Cross Country-Riley Orr
- Tate High School Boys Cross Country-Jake Alexander
- Tate High School Girls Swimming-Angelina Barco
- Tate High School Boys Swimming-Paul Ashton
- University of West Florida Girls Swimming-Lacey Radloff
- University of West Florida Girls Cross Country-Jasmine Lee
- University of West Florida Boys Cross Country-Ben Zalanka
- Washington High School Girls Cross Country-Jane Major
- West Florida High School Girls Cross Country-Skylar Grant
- West Florida High School Boys Cross Country-Phillip Gindl
- West Florida High School Girls Swimming-Bryce Howell
- West Florida High School Boys Swimming-Alex Smith
Volleyball and Golf
- East Hill Christian School Volleyball-Lauren Bryan
- Escambia High School Girls Golf-Madeline McCollum
- Escambia High School Boys Golf-Jason Bryant
- Escambia High School Volleyball-Genesis Martinez
- Central School Volleyball, Lindsey Smith
- Gulf Breeze High School Girls Golf-Kasey Richards
- Gulf Breeze High School Boys Golf-Brent Williams
- Gulf Breeze High School Volleyball-Olivia Hepworth
- Jay High School Volleyball-Haylee Watson
- Jay High School Boys Golf-Blayne Miller
- Milton High School Girls Golf-Megan Robertson
- Milton High School Boys Golf-Beau Martin
- Milton High School Volleyball-Meagan Hodge
- Navarre High School Volleyball-Lauren Robbins
- Navarre High School Girls Golf-Kathryn Serenio
- Northview High School Girls Golf-Meredith McGhee
- Northview High School Boys Golf-Braxton Edwards
- Northview High School Volleyball-Natasha Walker
- Pace High School Girls Golf-Elise Schultz
- Pace High School Volleyball-Alexis Van Norman
- Pensacola Catholic High School Girls Golf-Conlan McKernan
- Pensacola Catholic High School Boys Golf-Nicholas Dimitroff
- Pensacola Catholic High School Volleyball-Ellen Floyd
- Pensacola High School Boys Golf-Leo Zhang
- Pensacola High School Volleyball-LiAna Patterson
- Pensacola State College Volleyball-Sydney Robertson
- Pine Forest High School Girls Golf-Rachel Rudd
- Pine Forest High School Boys Golf-Tyler Woodward
- Pine Forest High School Volleyball-Desia Robinson
- Tate High School Girls Golf-Grace Atteberry
- Tate High School Boys Golf-Brandon White
- Tate High School Volleyball-Logan Hamlin
- University of West Florida Volleyball-Katy Kuhlmeier
- Washington High School Boys Golf-William MySlak
- West Florida High School Volleyball-Autumn Carter
- West Florida High School Girls Golf-Madison Kaser
- West Florida High School Boys Golf-Cameron Bonner
Pictured top: Northview cross country FCA “Go the Distance” award winners Tanner Levins and Aurora McCann. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Sports Association Thanks Council For Support
November 7, 2017
Monday night, Century Sports Association President Amanuel Dubose thanked the Century Town Council and Mayor Henry Hawkins for their support during their fall season. Dubose and sports association secretary Alicia Harris presented the town with an appreciation award.
Pictured: Century Mayor Henry Hawkins, Century Sports Association President Amanuel Dubose and sports association secretary Alicia Harris. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Football Playoff Games Announced
November 6, 2017
The Florida High School Athletic Association announced post season football playoff matchups on Sunday.
Quarterfinal games will be played Friday night as follows:
Region 1- Class 6A
No. 1 St. Augustine (9-0, 3-0 District 4-6A) hosts No. 8 Tate (6-3, 2-1 1-6A), 7:30 p.m.
No. 2 Crestview (7-0, 3-0 3-6A) hosts No. 7 Gulf Breeze (7-2, 2-1 2-6A), 7:30 p.m.
No. 3 Escambia (7-2, 3-0 1-6A) hosts No. 6 Pine Forest (4-5, 1-2 1-6A), 7:30 p .m.
No. 4 Navarre (8-1, 3-0 2-6A) hosts No. 5 Niceville (6-3, 2-1 3-6A), 7:30 p.m.
Region 1-5A
No. 1 West Florida (9-1, 4-0 1-5A) hosts Tallahassee Rickards (5-4, 0-2 2-5A), 7:30 p.m.
No. 2 Tallahassee Godby (9-1, 2-0 2-5A) hosts No. 7 Ponte Vedra (8-3, 4-1 4-5A), 6:30 p.m.
No. 3 Trinity Christian Academy ( 7-3, 4-1 4-5A) hosts No. 6 Bolles (8-2, 4-1 4-5A), 6:30 p.m.
No. 4 Ribault (8-2, 4-0 3-5A) hosts No. 4 Wakulla (8-2, 1-1 2-5A), 6:30 p.m.
Region 1-1A
No. 1 Baker (10-0) hosts No. 4 Jay (6-4), 7:30 p.m.
No. 2 Holmes County (7-3) hosts No. 3 Chipley (7-3), 7:30 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Tate High’s Cawthon Commits To Coastal Alabama
November 6, 2017
Tate High School senior Kayleigh Cawthon has committed to play softball at Coastal Alabama Community College. Courtesy photos for NOrthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Senior Night
November 6, 2017
Northview High School held Senior Night Friday, honoring football players, band members, cheerleaders, and NJROTC members that have been part of the 2017 football season.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Head Into The Playoffs
November 5, 2017
SUNDAY UPDATE: The Tate Aggies are headed to the playoffs. They will travel to St. Augustine Friday night at 7:30.
The Tate Aggies ended their regular season with a 57-13 win on the road at Smiths Station, AL. Whether or not the Aggies head into postseason play remains to be seen with a Florida High School Athletic Association announcement on Sunday.
At 6-3 overall, 2-1 in the district it was not clear Friday night if the Aggies will qualify for a playoff berth under a new mathematical points system implemented this year by the FHSAA.
The Aggies were first on the board with 10:20 on the clock in the first quarter, 8-0, before scoring another touchdown at the 6:21 mark, 15-0.
After a Smiths Station touchdown, the Aggie scored on a 48-yard pass from Hunter Riggan., 22-6. The Aggies scored on additional touchdowns from Ladarryl Page from 8 yards out in the second quarter and another run from Riggan with 30 seconds before the half. The Aggies held a commanding 43-6 lead going into halftime.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Jay Royals Are Playoff Bound
November 5, 2017
The Jay High School Royals are playoff bound according to brackets announced Sunday by the FHSAA.
The Royals (6-4, 2-2) will travel to face No. 1 seed Baker (10-0, 3-0) at 7:30 p.m. Friday.