Tate Aggies Ruin Homecoming For PHS, 45-21
September 17, 2016
The Tate High School Aggies ruined homecoming for the Pensacola School Tigers Friday night, 45-21.
The Aggies were first on the board with 8:59 to go in the first quarter to take a 7-0 lead on a 1o-yard pass from Jake Henry to Rodriquez Smith, followed by a 4-yard touchdown run from Corey Moorer after an interception. Early the second, Henry added a 94-yard run to put the Aggies up 21-0.
By halftime, the Aggies held a 38-7 lead over the PHS.
With 6:07 go to in the third, the Aggies were up 45-7 and the clock was running. With just over 20 seconds to go in the third, PHS managed a TD, 45-14, and the Tigers scored again with just 43 seconds in the game, 45-21.
Henry finished the night with 224 yards in the air and 166 yards rushing.
The Tate High School Aggies (4-0) will travel to Niceville next Friday night.
For a photo gallery of raw, unedited photos from the game, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Cruise Past Chipley 41-6 (With Photo Gallery)
September 17, 2016
The Northview Chiefs cruised to 41-6 win over Chipley Friday night in Bratt.
Quarterback Luke Ward led the Chiefs with just under 500 yards on the night — 253 yards on the ground and three touchdowns, and 216 yards with two TD’s in the air.
For a game photo gallery, click here.
With 10:24 on the clock in the first, Northview’s Neikel Robinson had 70-yard interception return that, coupled with a good point after kick from Seth Killam, gave the Chiefs a 7-0 lead early. Robinson added 137 yards for Northview on six catches before the night was over.
“We started fast, which was key for us,” Northview Head Coach Derek Marshman said. “We had not started fast all season before tonight. It has been an ongoing process, knowing we had to start fast. Finally tonight we got a good first half together and we were able to control the ball for all four quarters.”
The Chiefs scored again with 3:00 in the first on a TD-pass from Ward to Josh Smith, and with less than a minute in the first on a QB-keeper from Ward to end the first up 21-0.
A Rayvon Bush TD for Northview and the lone touchdown of the night for Chipley made it 28-6 at the half.
The Chiefs opened the third with another quarterback keeper from Ward, 34-6. And Ward was in for another with 7:56 to go in the ballgame to make it 41-6 and set a running clock into motion.
Next Friday night, the Chiefs begin a three-week road series of nearly 1,000 miles to Van Cleave, MS, followed by Maplesville, AL, and Liberty County, FL.
For a game photo gallery, click here. (A bonus gallery with the band will be posted Sunday or Monday).
Pictured top: Northview’s Neikel Robinson gains yards for the Chiefs Friday night against Chipley. Pictured inset: Robinson goes up for a pass. Pictured below: Northview’s Luke Ward (#1) on a keeper. Pictured bottom: A Chipley Bulldog can’t get past Northview’s defense, including Greg Pressley (#5) and Tim Bush (#7). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Football Night Football Finals
September 17, 2016
Here’s a look at Friday night’s high school football FINAL scores.
FLORIDA
- Northview 41, Chipley 6
- Tate 45, PHS 21
- West Gadsden 32, Jay 7
- West Florida 35 Mosley 14
- Gulf Breeze 21, Pine Forest 7
- Catholic 28, Milton 7
- Pace 35, Washington 15
- Jesuit 34, Escambia 13
- Niceville 42, Bassfield 7
- Navarre 34, Choctaw 21
- Baker 35, Walton 24
ALABAMA
- Escambia Academy 56, Jackson Academy 19
- Andalusia 54, Escambia County (Atmore) 0
- Cottage Hill 27, Flomaton 21
- Mobile Christian 27, T.R. Miller 19
- W.S. Neal 54, Calhoun 0
Dreams Come True: Honorary Tate Aggie Markus Baxley To Play Football (With Video)
September 16, 2016
Dreams really do come true in high school football. Just ask Tate High School senior Markus Baxley, who has cerebral palsy.
Baxley has spent four years “on” the Tate Aggies team as an honorary member, but he’s never scored a touchdown, made a tackle or even played a single down. But he embodies that Aggie spirit, and has always provided the support his team needs. Now his team has stepped up to make his dream of playing a reality.
Friday night, October 7, 2016 will be one of the biggest nights of his life. Markus will get to play one play, the play of a lifetime, as the Aggies host the Pace Patriots.
Markus received the news during class Friday at Tate and was presented his official helmet.
“It’s always been my dream to play with people that I have known for a long time,” he said. “And now I get to live my dream for one play. It’s going to be a night that I am going to remember for the rest of my life.”
Markus will also earn his letter in football by taking part in the single play.
Not bad for a young man that doctors said would never walk and never talk.
After a team prayer last Friday night, Markus led his Aggie team across the field and on to a 41-6 homecoming victory, and last Saturday night he attended the homecoming dance with freshman cheerleader Hailey Morphis..
Video of Markus learning that he will play is below (if you do not see the video, it is because your home, work or school firewall is blocking YouTube videos). NorthEscambia.com video and photos by Kristi Barbour and Jennifer Repine.
Northview’s Ward Receives Offer From Division 1 Mercer University
September 16, 2016
Northview High School senior Luke Ward received his first official offer Thursday evening from Division 1 Mercer University. Mercer University is the oldest private university in Georgia with its main campus in Macon, GA. Pictured: Luke Ward on the phone receiving his first D1 offer from the Mercer University Bears Thursday evening. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gulf Breeze JV Tops Northview (With Photo Gallery)
September 16, 2016
The Northview High School Chiefs lost to Gulf Breeze 30-6 in junior varsity football action Thursday evening in Bratt. The JV Chiefs will next next host the West Florida Jaguars on September 22 at 6 p.m.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Volleyball: Baker Beats Northview
September 16, 2016
The Northview Chiefs lost to the Baker High School Gators in girls high school volleyball action Thursday.
JV 11-25, 16-25 Baker wins
Varsity 10-25, 18-25, 5-25 Baker wins
The Lady Chiefs will next travel to Escambia High School in Pensacola on Monday before returning home to host Central on Thursday.
Pictured: Junior varsity action as Northview hosted Baker Thursday afternoon in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Bonus Gallery: Tate High School Homecoming
September 12, 2016
For a Tate Homecoming 2016 photo gallery, click here.
The photo gallery includes the Homecoming Court, crowning of Homecoming Queen Gloria Jones, the Tate Showband, cheerleaders, ROTC and plenty of football actions shots.
NorthEcscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Bonus Photo Gallery: Northview At Gulf Breeze
September 12, 2016
Click here for a photo gallery from Friday night’s Northview at Gulf Breeze game.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Amerson, click to enlarge.
UWF Football Wins Historic Home Opener
September 11, 2016
Quarterback Kaleb Nobles had a banner day for the University of West Florida football team, in the Argonauts’ 45-28 win over Missouri S&T on Saturday. The UWF defense stood out statistically again, allowing the Miners to total just 42 yards on the ground and keeping the opposition on its toes with six sacks on the day.
The team came out strong on the first drive of its home opener against MST, and the Argonauts never looked back. Nobles connected with freshman receiver Tate Lehtio for a gain of 33 yards in the first drive of the game to set the table for a phenomenal day. The Argonauts would later strike first on a 36-yard field goal from redshirt freshman Austin Peffers.
Nobles would find junior receiver Ishmel Morrow and senior receiver Anas Hasic in the end zone in the first quarter to jump out to a 17-0 lead. The trio of Morrow, Hasic, and Antoine Griffin combined for 19 catches and 425 receiving yards.
Led by linebacker Chris Sakamoto, West Florida would hold the Miners to just 44 total yards of total offense on 17 attempts in the first quarter. Sakamoto led the Argonauts with 11 tackles, and added a sack.
At the start of the second quarter, West Florida free safety Blake Norwood made a smart read, picking off Miners quarterback Tyler Swart. Norwood finished with two interceptions on the day. This would set up a go ahead touchdown for the Argos, as Nobles connected with Antoine Griffin for a 40-yard touchdown.
With West Florida up 24-0 early in the first half, it wouldn’t take long for Missouri S&T to strike back. On the Miners first drive of the second quarter, Swart would respond with an eight play, 77-yard drive, capping it off with a 1-yard touchdown run of his own.
With 9:32 remaining in the half, and Missouri S&T trailing West Florida 24-7, the Miners were not going to fold. Missouri S&T would force a West Florida three-and- out, followed by a 93-yard punt return for a touchdown from sophomore Braxton Graham.
Nobles and company would fire back quickly with a 67-yard touchdown pass, extending West Florida’s lead to 31-13. Just before the end of the half, Swart would respond with a 3-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. The Argonauts would head into the second half with a 31-20 lead.
On West Florida’s second drive of the third quarter, Nobles would again connect with Griffin for his second touchdown of the day. Nobles would find Kevin Grant three minutes later for the quarterbacks sixth touchdown of the day, to put UWF up 45-20.
Nobles finished his career day with six touchdowns, which ranks seventh in GSC history and ties his single-game best. He also finished the day with 503 yards passing, placing him ninth all-time in the conference record books.
The Argonauts will visit Chowan in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, next Saturday, September 17, for the final non-conference game of the season. The game is set for a 6 p.m. ET kickoff.
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