Softball: Northview Beats Miller, Tate Slips To Niceville
March 12, 2025
Northview 8, T.R. Miller 1
The Northview Lady Chiefs defeated the T.R. Miller Tigers 8-1 Tuesday evening in Bratt.
Jamison Gilman went 3-3 at the plate for Northview, while Addysen Bolen and Mikayla McAnally both tallied two RBIs.
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Gilman opened in the circle for the Chiefs, allowing one run and four hits in four innings while walking none and striking one two. Mikayla McAnally threw three scoreless innings in relief, giving up one hit, walking one and striking out three.
The Lady Chiefs stole five bases during the game, with two.
Northview will hit Highway 4 Thursday with road game against the Baker Gators.
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Niceville 9, Tate 2
The Tate Lady Aggies fell 9-2 on the road at Niceville Tuesday evening with the Raiders Racking up six runs in the third inning.
Mykamia Padgett took the loss for Tate in two-and two-thirds innings, giving up eight unearned runs on three hits while walking three and striking out five. Jordan Smith was in the circle for three and one-third innings in relief for Tate, giving up six hits and one run as she recorded three strikeouts and one walk.
Kara Wine wen 1-2 with one RBI for the Aggies.
Tate will travel to Navarre on Thursday.
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Baseball: Tate Earn Walk-Off Win; Northview Suffers Walk-Off Loss
March 12, 2025
In baseball action, the Tate Aggies earned a walk-off win Tuesday night, while the Northview Chiefs suffered a walk-off loss.
Tate 7, Crestview 6
The Tate Aggies beat Crestview 7-6 in a walk-off.
The matchup at Tate was tied at six in the bottom of the seventh when Griffin Cook singled.
The first score for Tate came in the first on a two-run homer to center field by Nathan Ozuna.
Kaleb Posta earned the win for Tate, giving up three hits and one run in three innings while striking out two and walking one. Sheppard Edgar was first up on the hill for Tate, surrendered six hits and five runs (one unearned) in four innings, recording six strikeouts and one walk.
First baseman Ozuna led the Aggies at the plate with two RBIs as he went 2-4 on the night. Tate had two hits each from Griffin Cook, Lance Brady, Ozuna and Kaden Posta.
Tate will host Escambia on Wednesday and Fort Walton Beach on Thursday. Both games are at 7 p.m.
Tate 8, Crestview 1 (JV)
In JV action Tuesday, Tate handily beat Crestview 8-1.
Tate’s Chandler St.Aman gave up six hits and one run in five and one-third innings, striking out four and walking none.
Bryant went 2-for-3 at bat with three RBIs for the Aggies.
Walton 3, Northview 2
The Walton Braves earned a home walk-off win over Northview Tuesday night 3-2.
Starting pitcher Jackson Bridges surrendered three hits and no runs in five innings with three walks and six strikeouts. Northivew’s Grayden Sheffield took the loss in one inning, allowing three runs on three hits, walking two and striking oout none.
Luke Chavers led the Chiefs with one RBI. Cole Davis and Brady Smith each had one hit.
Northview will host Flomaton on Thursday and T.R. Miller on Friday, with both games at 6:30 p.m.
Play Ball! Saturday Was Opening Day For A Growing Century Blackcats Ball Program
March 9, 2025
Saturday was opening day for the spring ball season at several local ballparks including NEP, Century Baseball Association at Showalter Park and the Molino Ballpark.
Due to a threat of rain, opening ceremonies were canceled at Molino and moved to an earlier time in Century.
Organizers say they are excited about the growth of the Century Blackcats program at Showalter Park.
“We’ve almost reached capacity to still have a place to practice,” David Burkett, Century Baseball Association president, said.
He said there are 198 players on 16 teams this year at Showalter.
“It’s exciting,” Burkett said. “It’s the most players this park has seen in a longtime.”
Saturday, the Blackcats hosted teams from Jay and Gospel Projects.
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Northview Gets Senior Night Shutout Of Pensacola Christian (With Gallery)
March 8, 2025
The Northview Chiefs celebrated Senior Night with a 14-0 shutout of the Pensacola Christian Academy Warriors in Bratt.
Jayden White earned the win for Northview, giving up no hits and no runs in four innings, walking one and striking out nine. Grayden Sheffield took to the mound for one inning in relief, allowing no hits, walking one and striking out three.
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Brady Smith went 3-4 for Northview . Kelan Jury, Jase Portwood and White each had two RBIs for the Chiefs, with Dane King and Grayden Sheffield recording multiple hits.
Before the game, the Chiefs honored seniors Jayden White, Kelan Jury, Colby Pugh and Brady Smith.
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Tate Splits Friday Games In PC Beach; Northview Wins Two As Randolph Homers
March 8, 2025
The Tate Lady Aggie split tournament games Friday in Panama City Beach as the Northview Lady Chiefs earned two wins.
Tate 11, Mobile Christian 11
Opp 2, Tate 0
The Tate Lady Aggies shut out Mobile Christian 11-0 Friday afternoon before dropping a night game to Opp (AL) 2-0 in the FL-USA Softball Challenge in Panama City Beach.
Mykamia Padgett hit a bomb to right field, scoring three runs in the third inning.
Padgett earned the win in the circle for the Aggies, surrendering two hits and no runs in five innings while walking three and striking out six.
Tristen Showalter, Kara Wine, and Peyton Womack each had doubles.
The Lady Aggies lost their momentum in the second tournament game on Friday night, falling 2-0 to Opp, Alabama.
Jordan Smith took the loss for Tate in seven innings, allowing two runs (one earned) and six hits, walking two and sitting down five on strikes.
Madison Smillie, Kara Wine, Peyton Womack, and Smith each had one hit for Lady Aggies.
Northview 12, Franklin 4
Northview 9, Glenwood 0
The Northview Lady Chiefs beat the Franklin County Seahawks 12-4 before shutting out the Glenwood Gators 9-0 in the nightcap of the Panama City Tournament Friday.
Against Franklin County of Eastpoint, FL, Mikayla McAnally earned the win for the Lady Chiefs, allowing six hits and four runs in six innings,
McAnally went 3-4 at bat, and Gilman recorded five stolen bases.
Against Glenwood, Daviona Randolph (pictured top) hit a three-run dinger to center field in the top of the second for the Chiefs. Mikayla McAnally, Jamison Gilman, Addysen Bolen, and Kylee Langham each had two hits for NHS.
Gilman earned the win again, allowing two hits in six innings for no-run ball, walking four and striking out nine.
Pictured: Daviona Randolph homered Friday night for the Northview Lady Chiefs in Panama City.
Crow Remains Undefeated As Tate Aggies Girls Tennis Beats Pace 7-0
March 7, 2025
Tate Aggies girls tennis defeated Pace 7-0 Thursday night. KJ Crow remains undefeated so far at the girls #1 position. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Defeats Northview 9-4 (With Gallery)
March 7, 2025
The Northview Chiefs fell 9-4 to the defending 1A state champion Jay Royals Thursday night in Jay.
Braynt Mason took the loss for the Chiefs, giving up five hits and six runs while recording three walks and one strikeout. Jase Portwood pitched four innings in relief for NHS, surrendering six hits and three runs while walking three and striking out two.
For Jay, Landon Golden surrendered four hits and one unearned run in five innings, walking on and striking out 10. Hayden Morris was one the mound for two innings, allowing three hits and three runs, waking one and striking out two.
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Mason led the Chiefs at bat with two RBIs as he went 1-3 on the day. Luke Chavers went 2-3.
Brady Godwin went 3-for-4 for Jay, while the Royals had two runs each from Morris, Brady Godwin, and Nick Baxley. Jax Lowery and Cooper Harrison both had multiple hits.\
Northview will host Pensacola Christian Academy Friday at 6:30 p.m., and Jay will host the West Florida Jags.
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Northview Chiefs Beat The Flomaton Hurricanes 10-3
March 6, 2025
The Northview Chiefs scored six runs in the sixth inning on their way to a 10-3 defeat of the Flomaton Hurricane Thursday night at Dewey J. Bondurant Jr. Park in Flomaton.
On the mound, Jackson Bridges earned the win for the Chiefs, giving up six hits and two unearned runs in six innings while walking none and striking out seven. Bryant Mason pitched one inning, surrendering one run and one hit while striking out one.
Riley Harrison took the loss for the Canes, giving up three runs on eight hits, walking none and striking out nine.
Jase Portwood and Brady Smith both had three hits for Northview. Smith led the Chiefs with three RBIs as he went 3-4. Cole Davis, Dane King, Bryant Mason, and Luke Chavers each had multiple hits for NHS.
The Hurricanes were led by Braden Nall as he went 3-4 at bat.
Northview will travel to Jay for a district game on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The Hurricanes will host Century Thursday at 6 p.m.
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Tate Aggies Fall 16-2 At Gulf Breeze (With Gallery)
March 6, 2025
The Tata Aggies headed across the bay and fell to Gulf Breeze 16-2 Wednesday night.
Zane Warrington took the loss for Tate, surrendering with runs on five hits while walking one and striking out three in two innings.
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Lance Brady went 1-for-2 at bat for Tate with one RBI. Nathan Connders went 2-2 .
Up next, Tate will host Navarre at 7:00 Friday night.
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Prep Update: Northview, Flomaton Baseball Play Today; Other NHS, Tate Games Canceled
March 5, 2025
Tuesday’s weather forced the cancelation of softball and baseball games for Tate and Northview High school games.
Tuesday’s Northview baseball at Flomaton baseball games are rescheduled for today. First pitch will be at 4:00 for junior varsity, followed by varsity at 6:30.
Other Tuesday cancelations included:
- All Northview Lady Chiefs softball games against West Florida have were rescheduled for March 24.
- All Tate Aggies baseball games for Tuesday against Milton were canceled.
- All Tate Lady Aggies softball games for Tuesday against Escambia were canceled.
Pictured: Grayden Sheffield on the mound for the Northview Chiefs against the Escambia Gators. NorthEscambia.com file photo.