Northview Chiefs Celebrate Senior Night

January 13, 2016

The Baker Gators defeated the Northview Chiefs 63-40 Tuesday night in Bratt.

It was Senior Night for the Chiefs as they honored Bradley Van Pelt, the only senior on the varsity Northview team. It was also the last home game of the regular season for the Chiefs.  They are on the road January 14 at Freeport, January 15 at Jay and January 21 at W.S. Neal. The district tournament begins February 1 in Freeport.

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Lady Gators Down NHS

January 13, 2016

The Baker Lady Gators defeated Northview 60-43 Tuesday night in Bratt.

The Lady Chiefs are next on the road against Freeport on January 14 followed by Jay on January 15.

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Three Tate Aggies Named To All-State Football Team

January 9, 2016

Three Tate High School Aggies were named to the All-State Football Team. Dallas Ditto was named first team, Jake Henry was named second team and Sawyer Smith was name third team. Pictured are (L-R) Tate Principal Rick Shackle, Jake Henry and Dallas Ditto. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Bill Would Shield Personal Hunting, Fishing License Info

January 6, 2016

Raising concerns about identity theft, Sen. Alan Hays, R-Umatilla, is seeking a public-records exemption for information that people submit to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission when applying for such things as hunting and fishing licenses. Hays’ proposal (SB 1364), filed Tuesday, will be considered during the legislative session that starts next week.

It would shield from disclosure information such as names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, driver’s license numbers and Social Security numbers.

The exemption would apply to information submitted for such things as hunting licenses, fishing licenses, hunter-safety certifications and boating-safety certifications.

“Under current law, personal information that applicants must provide to the commission in order to apply for such licenses, permits, or certifications is a public record available for any purpose,” the bill says. “Such information can be obtained and used to perpetrate identity theft and other invasive contacts.

The public availability of this personal information needlessly increases the risk of identity theft and invasive contacts with those applying to the commission for such licenses, permits, or certifications.”

by The News Service of Florida

In-Person Registration Begins Today For Cantonment Softball, Baseball

January 2, 2016

Registration begins today for baseball and softball at the Cantonment Sportsplex.

In-person registration dates will be every Saturday in January (including this today, January 2) and the first two Saturdays in February from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Teams will be available for ages 3-14. The registration fee will be $85.

Online registration is available at www.cantonmentbaseball.org/Register.

Donations of new and gently-used equipment will be accepted on registration Saturdays.

Registration Underway, Discount Available For Cantonment Baseball, Softball

December 31, 2015

A limited time discount is available as registration is underway online for baseball and softball at the Cantonment Sportsplex.

In-person registration dates will be every Saturday in January (including this Saturday, January 2) and the first two Saturdays in February from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Teams will be available for ages 3-14. The registration fee will be $85.

Online registration is available at www.cantonmentbaseball.org/Register, and there is a $15 discount for registering online by January 1.

Donations of new and gently-used equipment will be accepted on registration Saturdays.

Baseball, Softball Returning To Cantonment

December 21, 2015

Baseball and softball are returning to Cantonment this spring.

It’s been about three years since organized baseball or softball was played at the county-owned Cantonment Sportsplex on Well Line Road, but baseball and softball will be back in 2016.

In-person registration dates will be every Saturday in January and the first two Saturdays in February from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Details with other registration dates and online registration information will be released soon.

Teams will be available for ages 3-14. The registration fee will be $85.

Donations of new and gently-used equipment will be accepted on registration Saturdays.

More details will be shared on NorthEscambia.com as registration begins and the seasons nears.

Pictured: Volunteers were hard at work this weekend cleaning up the facilities at the Cantonment Sportsplex in anticipation of the return of baseball and softball in 2016. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Northview Grad Neiko Robinson Signs With South Alabama Jaguars

December 17, 2015

Northview High School graduate Neiko Robinson signed Wednesday with the South Alabama Jaguars.

All total, six junior-college transfers — all but one on the defensive side of the ball — signed National Letters-of-Intent with the University of South Alabama football program on Wednesday and will enroll in school in January.

Cornerback Robinson played the last two seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where he helped the Bulldogs finish in the top-10 of the final NJCAA poll each year while winning eight contests.

As a sophomore, Robinson posted a total of 44 tackles and broke up six passes, with the latter figure the second-best on the team, while recording 42 stops and five passes defended his first year with the program.  In 2014 he was credited with a career-best eight stops in a Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges semifinal contest against No. 2 East Mississippi Community College with a season-high seven tackles in the Bulldogs’ win at Southwest Mississippi Community Colege.

Robinson — who is 6-foot, 175 pounds and from Century — was a first-team all-state selection each of his final two seasons at the high school level. Robinson was a member of the Northview Chief’s first-ever state championship team in 2012.

The South Alabama Jaguars finished 5-7 last season while facing a schedule that included seven opponents that would go on to earn an invitation to a postseason bowl, including a 34-27 overtime victory at eventual Mountain West Conference champion San Diego State.

Pictured top: Neiko Robinson (14) played the last two seasons with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community. Courtesy photo. PiIctured below; Robinson celebrates after the Northview Chiefs won the 2012 Class 1A station championship in Orlando. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

All-Star Football Game Roster Released

December 12, 2015

On Friday, December 18, the best seniors from Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties will play in the 12th Annual SUBWAY High School All-Star Football Game at Fort Walton Beach High School at 7 p.m. This year’s rosters and coaches were announced Friday

West Team (Escambia County)

Head coach: Mike Davis, Escambia

  • Noah Simpson, Catholic
  • Jakevis Wright, Catholic
  • Billy Harris, Catholic
  • Jabir Frye, Escambia
  • Austin Travis, Escambia
  • Jerrell Butler, Escambia
  • Dajonte Donaldson, Escambia
  • Corey Roberts, Escambia
  • Emilio Maldonado, Escambia
  • Gavin Grant, Northview
  • Austin Whitehead, Northview
  • Zach Holland, Northview
  • Sed Smith, Pensacola
  • Torrance Hackworth, Pensacola
  • Calif Gossett, Pensacola
  • De’Andre Norman, Pensacola
  • Gage Miller, Pensacola
  • Ty Saulisberry, Pensacola
  • Brandon Bell, Pensacola
  • James Mallory, Pensacola
  • Airon Carmack, Pine Forest
  • Jamarqus Miller, Pine Forest
  • Keshawn Showers, Pine Forest
  • Sawyer Smith, Tate
  • Reggie Payne, Tate
  • Gavin McNally, Tate
  • Alonte Thompson, Tate
  • Dee Thompson, Tate
  • Dallas Ditto, Tate
  • Monty Brown, Tate
  • Tyree Jackson, Washington
  • Jay’Veon Bryant, Washington
  • Josh Settimio, Washington
  • Corey Montgomery, Washington
  • Adarius Purifoy, West Florida
  • Javen Jackson, West Florida
  • Braden Richardson, West Florida
  • Victor Hill, West Florida
  • Ricky Richardson, West Florida
  • Shedrick Robinson, West Florida
  • Tino Espinoza, West Florida

East Team (Okaloosa and Santa Rosa County)

Head coach: Chris Nemith, Gulf Breeze

  • Jon Beck, Baker
  • Montae Barto, Baker
  • Dakota Blackburn, Baker
  • Leonard Ellis, Baker
  • Austin Davis, Baker
  • Jake Fairly, Choctaw
  • Kholbe Dorsey, Choctaw
  • Gabe Estes, Choctaw
  • Richard Grant, Choctaw
  • Marcus Flavors, Crestview
  • Marcus Mobley, Crestview
  • Antonio Marshall, Fort Walton Beach
  • Jaquille Merriel, Fort Walton Beach
  • Ricky Alexander, Gulf Breeze
  • Chase Blake, Gulf Breeze
  • T.J. Brbaker, Gulf Breeze
  • Braden Cross, Jay
  • Victor Mishoe, Jay
  • Shemar Henderson, Milton
  • Kobi Floyd, Milton
  • Jordan Rich, Milton
  • Ben Coulter, Milton
  • Hassan Williams, Navarre
  • Brent Short, Navarre
  • Corey Capenia, Navarre
  • Nathan McMaster, Navarre
  • Anthony Miller, Navarre
  • Jay Klosinski, Navarre
  • Tommy Leggett, Navarre
  • Ryan Diamco, Navarre
  • Kini Makaneole, Niceville
  • Gavin Green, Niceville
  • Chandler Weeks, Niceville
  • Scott Armfield, Niceville
  • Ty Oxford, Pace
  • Logan Guerrero, Pace
  • Will Bercot, Pace
  • Chandler Hines, Pace
  • A.J. Nash, Pace
  • David Mareno, Rocky Bayou
  • Ian Hall, Rocky Bayou

Pictured top: Northview quarterback Gavin Grant. NorthEscambia.com file photo.

Photo Gallery: Tate At Armwood

December 7, 2015

The Tate High School Aggies fell short in the 6A state semi-final game Friday night at Armwood High School near Tampa.

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For a game action summary, click here.

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