Northview Volleyball Tryouts, Open Gym Dates Scheduled
April 6, 2015
Northview High School volleyball tryouts will be held later this month, and a series of “open gym” dates beginning this week will provide practice time.
Open Gym will be held April 8, 19, 14 and 17 from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m. Attendance is not required.
Tryouts will be held April 27 and 28 from 3:30 until 5:00 in the Northview gym.
A current sports physical is required before tryouts or open gym. For more information, contact Mrs. Luker at the school.
Northview Tops Freeport; Tate Earns Two Wins
April 4, 2015
Tate 14, South Pointe 6
Tate 2, Lewisville, SC 1
Tate 4, Pace 3 (JV)
The Tate Aggies added number 17 to the win column with a 14-6 win over South Pointe. Trace Penton pitched the win. Branden Fryman was 2-4 with a RBI, Mark Miller was 3-5 with 6 RBIs, Logan Blackmon 2-4, 2B and RBI. Win number 16 earlier in the day for the Aggies came with a 2-1 defeat of Lewisville, SC. Michael Sherrill earned the save. Hunter Worley was 1-2 with 2 RBI, Sawyer Smith 2-3, two 2B. Aggies will face Clover, SC, on Saturday.
Northview 5, Freeport 4
The Northview Chiefs beat the Freeport Bulldogs 5-4 in a district game Saturday. The Chiefs are next set to face district rival Jay at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Jay.
Pictured: Northview beat Freeport on Friday. Photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Beats SC Team; Tate JV Over Northview; Jay Softball Over Baker In Six
April 3, 2015
Tate 5, Fort Mill (SC) 3
Tate 2, Northview 0 (JV)
On a long spring break road trip, the Tate Aggies beat Fort Mill (SC) 5-2 Thursday. Mark Miller pitched the win for the Aggies striking out four. Miller was 2-3 with an RBI for the Aggies. Branden Fryman was 2-4 with a run, Cole Halfacre was 2-4 with a RBI, Hunter Worley 2-3, Josh Kean 1-3 with a run, and Jacob Saulnier 1-4 wit ha RBI.
SOFTBALL
Jay 13, Baker 2 (6 innings)
The Jay Royals beat the Baker Gators 13-2 in district softball Thursday night. Dana Blackmon pitched six, striking out five, and going 4-4 at the plate. Michaela Stewart 2-4, 2R, RBI; Harley Tagert 2-3, 2R, RBI; Samantha Steadham 1-3, 3R, 2B, RBI; Destiny Herring 1-4, 2R, 2B, RBI. The Lady Royals will host Laurel Hill on Tuesday.
Pictured top: Samantha Steadham at bat for the Lady Royals Thursday at Baker High School. Pictured inset: Dana Blackmon pitched the win in six and went 4-4 at the plate. Photos by Diann Tagert for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Beats PCA; Jay Gets Four-Homer Win Over Holmes
April 1, 2015
BASEBALL
Northview 12, PCA 1
The varsity Northview Chiefs beat Pensacola Christian Academy in Pensacola Tuesday 12-1. The Chiefs will take a week break before their next game on April 7 as they host the Jay Royals in a district game.
SOFTBALL
Jay 7, Holmes County 5
Destiny Herring and Samantha Steadham each had a home run for the Royals, and Emily Dobson had two including a two-run homer for the win in the seventh. Herring pitched seven for Jay, striking out three. The Royals will travel to Baker on Thursday.
Pictured: Northview at Pensacola Christian Tuesday. NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Newsome Signs In Football, Track With Iowa School
March 31, 2015
Cameron Newsome is set to continue his athletic career as a dual-sport athlete at Waldorf College in Forest City, IA. Newsome, a senior at Northview High School, has signed a letter of intent play football and compete in track and field for the Warriors.
“He’s got a good future because of his athleticism and the skill set he has,” Waldorf football coach Kent Anderson said.
At Northview, Newsome was a four-year varsity letter winner in both sports.
A four-year starter on the gridiron, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound wide receiver helped the Chiefs win the 2012 Class 1A state championship. Northview won back-to-back district and regional titles in 2011 and 2012. As a senior, Newsome was selected to the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) All-Star Game.
“He’s a talented wide receiver,” Anderson said. “He’s got nice reach, tracks the ball well and does a lot of good things naturally. We’re expecting him to compete.”
Newsome also saw time as a defensive back, kick returner and punt returner for the Chiefs, who reached the state playoffs the past four seasons.
A track and field standout, Newsome owns Northview school records in both the high jump and triple jump. He qualified for regional competition in the high jump as a junior, setting a new school mark at 6 feet, 4 inches.
Joining the Warriors, Newsome has the ability to contend with the best jumpers in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
“Cameron is a very talented athlete that is currently capable of meeting an NAIA national-qualifying mark,” Waldorf track and field coach Kendrick Clay said.
Waldorf is currently competing in its inaugural track and field season. The addition of Newsome helps elevate the program.
“As we begin our 2015-16 seasons, he will most likely be able to help Waldorf College establish a presence not just at the regional level, but potentially the national level as well,” Clay said. “We are excited to bring aboard any committed athlete that is capable of helping our program progress.”
Newsome was also active in basketball at Northview, where he was a three-year letter winner. He guided the Chiefs to the playoffs in his final two seasons and was named to the PSA All-Star Game as a senior.
The son of Vivian Morel, Newsome is still weighing his options as he decides on a college major. He’s excited to continue his education and athletic career at Waldorf.
“It is truly a blessing,” Newsome said. “It means the world to me and it is something I have worked towards since I was a kid. It is just a dream come true.”
Newsome said those who pushed and motivated him along the way have greatly influenced the success he’s enjoyed throughout his career.
“I would like to thank all of my coaches for making me into the great player I am today and my mom for staying on me day in and day out to do what I love and to pursue my dreams,” Newsome said.
Pictured top: Cameron Newsome ties his Northview school record high jump at 6 feet, 4 inches at a March 11 meet.
Lady Aggies Take Second In Kissimmee Klassic
March 29, 2015
The Tate High School Lady Aggies took second place in the Kissimmee Klassic Saturday after a 5-2 loss in the championship game against 8A Hagerty.
The Aggies’ Tori Perkins was named defensive player of the tournament.
The Lady Aggies moved into the championship game after an earlier victory Saturday 4-0 over St. Cloud.
Tate Hosts District Special Olympics (With Photo Gallery)
March 28, 2015
The 19th Annual Escambia County School District’s Special Olympics Spring Games were held Friday at Tate High School with over 500 student athletes. Over 600 Tate student volunteers assisted as “buddies” and event workers.
The event began with Special Olympic athletes running with the Special Olympics Torch around the track. There will was also an Olympic Village with plenty of fun and games, and even a petting zoo, for the athletes to enjoy after they completed their track and field events.
Athletes received the traditional gold, silver and bronze medals for top finishes, plus a participation medal for all athletes.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Tops Central; NHS Over Neal; Tate Beats Monroe; Tate Over Pines
March 28, 2015
Northview 13, Central 6
Northview 6, W.S. Neal 1 (JV)
The Northview Chiefs beat Central Friday night 13-6. Thomas Moore had a home run for the Chiefs, along with three RBI’s as he went 2-5 at the plate for the Chiefs.Quentin Sampson was 2-5 with a RBI; Brian Cantrell 2-5; Brett Weeks 2-5 with a RBI; Roman Manning was 2-4 with two RBIs; and Aaron McDonals was 1-5 with a RBI. McDonald pitched the win for the Chiefs allowing five hits and five runs, two errors and three strike outs. The varsity Chiefs will travel to PCA on March 31; the JV will travel to Tate on April 2.
Tate 7, Monroe 0
Trace Penton pitched the win as the Tate Aggies beat Monroe 7-0. Sawyer Smith was 2-2 with a run and RBI; Mark Miller was 2-4; Stephen Harris was 1-2 with two runs; Hunter Worley was 1-3 with a run and double; and Josh Kea was 1-1 wih two runs, two RBIs and two SB.
Kississimee Klassic
Tate 2, Pembroke Pines 1
Pictured: Northview versus Central. NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
Jay Lindsey Named Tate Interim Head Football Coach
March 27, 2015
Jay Lindsey has been named the interim football coach at Tate High School.
He will hold the position through the spring as Tate follows school district policies in advertising the job, according to Tate Principal Rick Shackle.
Lindsey was offensive coordinator for the Aggies last season. He has nine years coaching experience, including his time at Tate and years at Pace High school.
Lindsey’s appointment follows the resignation of Ronnie Douglas, who stepped down to spend more time on his car wash business ventures.
Jay Tops Northview; Tate Wins In Kissimmee Klassic
March 27, 2015
Jay 4, Northview 4
The Jay Lady Royals defeated the Northview Lady Chiefs 7-4 in a game that was called early due to rain. For the Lady Chiefs, it was the final game of the regular season before the district tournament that begins April 13 in Freeport. The Lady Royals (11-5) will host Holmes County Monday at 6 p.m.
Tate 10, Harmony 2
The Tate Lady Aggies topped the Harmony Longhorns 10-2 Thursday night in the first day of the Kissimmee Klassic. The Aggies scored at least one in every inning. Tori Perkins pitched the win, allowing five hits, two runs and striking out nine. Casey McCrackin 1-4, Savannah Rowell 1-4, Tori Perkins 2-4, Elizabeth Werdann 1-2, Lauren Brennan 1-2, Savannah Ullrich 1-3, Rachel Wright 1-4, Samantha Burks 1-3, Kristin Quina 1-1.
Pictured: Jay at Northview Thursday night in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.