New Escambia County Archery Park Officially Opens
December 10, 2014
Escambia County’s new $4.5 million archery park officially opens today.
The Klondike Archery Park at 7201 Sparshott Drive off Mobile Highway was funded mostly by Florida Fish and Wildlife through a federal grant, with Escambia County contributing in-kind with the property.
The Klondike Landfill originally operated from 1976 to 1982 as a Class 1 Sanitary Landfill on 119 acres and was repurposed as the archery park,. The park includes a two-story archery platform, a shooting range equipped with miscellaneous targets, as well as a safety berm at the eastern edge. The facility includes a clubhouse, restrooms, limited kitchen and two verandahs with picnic tables. The parking area and shooting range are well lit for night time user safety.
For more information on the Klondike Archery Park contact the Lonnie Stone of Panhandle Bowhunters and Archery Association at (850) 982-2837.
Decision To Allow Silencers When Hunting Draws Legal Challenge
December 9, 2014
Pointing to safety concerns, three Central Florida residents have filed a legal challenge against a state decision allowing hunters to use silencers when shooting at deer, gray squirrels, rabbits, wild turkeys, quail and crows.
Seminole County residents Charles W. O’Neal, Peri Sedigh and Timothy Orrange Jr. filed the challenge last week in the state Division of Administrative Hearings against the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Last month, the commission approved removing a prohibition on the use of noise suppressors, or silencers, with rifles and pistols.
Supporters argue the move would have benefits such as protecting hunters’ hearing and helping while introducing people to the sport. But the Seminole County residents, in an eight-page challenge, said they own property abutting woodlands, hike or paddleboard and are concerned about safety if they are unable to hear shots. The challenge also pointed to statistics about gunshot wounds in Florida.
“Clearly, the ban removal will only add to these figures as the once-thundering crack of a firearm, sending warning to hikers, nature lovers and wildlife alike that hunters are nearby, will be reduced, muffled or altogether silenced,” the document said. “Even if the sound of the report from a hunting rifle or pistol is reduced by … (30) decibels or less, silencers create a zone in which a person in the woods or in their backyards can be within range of a bullet without knowing that hunters are nearby.”
Northview Tops Escambia Charter In Overtime
December 9, 2014
The Northview Chiefs added one to the win column Monday night with a 56-51 overtime win over Escambia Charter school.
The Chiefs (1-1) will host West Florida Tuesday night. The junior varsity tips off at 5:00, followed the varsity at 6:00.
All-Star Football Game Rosters Announced
December 8, 2014
On Thursday, December 18 the best seniors from Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties will play in the 11th annual Subway High School All-Star Football Game at Niceville High School.
The West team, comprised of Escambia County seniors, will be coached by Tate High School’s Ronnie Douglas with assistants from other high schools. The East team, representing Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties, will be coached by Chafan Marsh who will be assisted by representative from each participating school.
WEST TEAM
- Catholic — Antione Barker — DE
- Catholic — Daniel Byrd — WR
- Catholic — Antwain Adams — WR
- Escambia — Logan Walden — Safety
- Escambia — Jamal Bynum — LB/DE
- Escambia — Demarcus Mckenzie — LB
- Escambia — Gerold Bright — QB
- Northview — Nick Lambert — WR/SS
- Northview — Cameron Newsome — RB/WR/FS
- Northview — Keondre Lett — RB
- Pensacola — Roy Albrition — OL/DL
- Pensacola — Aaron Jordan — DT
- Pensacola — Roy Colum — WR/DB/QB
- Pensacola — Hakeem Wilson — DB
- Pensacola — Michael Gainey — LB
- Pensacola — Marquez Emerson — LB
- Pensacola — Kevon Abrams — RB
- Pensacola — Eddie Shoots — WR
- Pensacola — Curtis Theis — K
- Pensacola — Keshawn Sanders — OL
- Pensacola — Jarell Dortch — OL
- Pensacola — Slade Jarmon — QB
- Pine Forest — Trevon Anderson — DE
- Pine Forest — Oliva Wright — OLB
- Pine Forest — Tracy Jackson — OL/DL
- Tate — Chris Terrell — DE
- Tate — Devekyo Lewis — DB
- Tate — Marquis Cass — LB
- Tate — Atteberry — OL
- Tate — Travoris Hunt — OL
- Washington — Kevin Kyles — DT/DE
- Washington — Erick Cook — FS/WR
- Washington — Blaire Gilley — P
- Washington — Griffin Ricketson — OL
- Washington — Joe Pohiva — LB
- West FL — Keandre Prim — WR
- West FL — Cameron Ball — DT
- West FL — Albert Moore — DL
- West FL — Devon Gibson — C
- West FL — Dakota Milstead — Long Snapper
- West FL — Noah Banks — OL
- West FL — Kyle Harrison — O
EAST TEAM
- Baker — Johnathon Gatewood — DE/TE
- Baker — Austin Martin — OLB
- Choctaw — John Hicks — RB
- Choctaw — Patrick Keefe — FB
- Choctaw — Teric Fuller — OT
- Choctaw — Dustin Whisman — C
- Choctaw — Daniel Moon — DT
- Choctaw — Brandon Thomas — DB
- Choctaw — Carlos Leon — K/P
- Crestview — DJ Stewart — RB
- Crestview — Nathan Gerard — OL
- Crestview — Tyrone Baker — DE
- Crestview — Amp Seals — LB
- Fort Walton — Chris Hunt — OL/DL
- Fort Walton — Kavika Cozier — DB/S
- Gulf Breeze — Josh Irby — FB
- Gulf Breeze — Garner Currington — WR
- Gulf Breeze — Jacob Kubick — WR
- Gulf Breeze — Sam Covell — S/CB
- Jay — Tucker Harrington — OL
- Jay — Troy Mandris — OL/DL
- Milton — Dominique Craig — RB
- Milton — Damian Sagiao — DL
- Milton — Dondre Johns — OLB
- Milton — Tye Green — CB
- Navarre — Quentin Randolph — WR
- Navarre — Chris Hering — OG/OT
- Navarre — Matthew Webb — QB
- Navarre — Kyle Arrasmith — TE/DE
- Niceville — Austin Willis — CB
- Niceville — Colby Tuthiy — QB
- Niceville — Alex Echols — DT/TE
- Niceville — Billy Sagar — DT
- Niceville — Chase Outzer — CB
- Niceville — Bryson Houston — LB
- Pace — Chris Clarke — OT
- Pace — Davin Smith — C/OG
- Pace — Dillon Draughn — ILB
- Rocky Bayou — Josh Preston — WR
- Rocky Bayou — Zackary Payne — WR/DB
- Baker — Josh Mayhew — K
- Niceville — Trevor Olds — OL
Final game rosters are subject to change.
Tickets are $8 at the gate and $6 with a canned good item donation. The PSA is teaming with Manna Food Bank for a canned good drive and encouraging everyone to help families by bringing a canned good item.
Northview Opens Season With Loss To Chipley; Undefeated Tate Wins Another
December 6, 2014
Chipley 64, Northview 54
The Northview Chiefs opened their basketball season Friday night with a 64-54 district loss to Chipley. In junior varsity action, Chipley also defeated Northview, 31-26.
The varsity Chiefs will be back in action Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Escambia Charter School. The JV and varsity will host West Florida next Tuesday night beginning at 5:00 in Bratt. The next district game for the Chiefs (0-1) will be December 16 at Jay.
Tate 43, Fort Walton 40
The undefeated Tate Aggies rolled on with another one in the win column Friday night. The Aggies beat Fort Walton 43-40.
The Tate Aggies (6-0) will travel Tuesday for a 7 p.m. game at Niceville, followed by a road game Thursday night at Milton.
Christmas Spirit: Lady Jags Softball Helps Decorate Ronald McDonald House
December 6, 2014
The West Florida High School Lady Jaguar softball team helped decorate the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola for Christmas. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate’s Marquis Cass Makes Verbal Commitment To Florida A&M
December 5, 2014
Tate High School linebacker Marquis Cass made a verbal commitment Thursday to Florida A&M University, according to the Tate Aggie football program. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Tryouts Set For West Florida Elite Softball
December 5, 2014
Summer tryouts are coming up soon for West Florida Elite softball.
West Florida Elite was established in 2003 with a mission to assist female athletes in the development of their softball skills to prepare them for a future as a college student athlete. The organization has had over 100 players play at the collegiate level and is recognized as one of the top softball organizations in the Gulf Coast Region.
Their goal is to provide athletes an opportunity to compete at the highest level possible by playing the most competitive tournaments throughout the southeast. The 2014 West Florida Elite class had 18 players sign a National Letter of Intent to play at the next level.
Tryouts for 12U will be held Saturday, December 6 at 9:30 a.m. at Tate High School. Tryouts for 14U will be 2:30 p.m. on December 13; tryouts for 16U will be December 14 at 9:30 a.m.; and tryouts for 18U will be held December 14 at 2:30 p.m. at Tate.
For more information and a registration form, click here.
Ernest Ward Splits Basketball Games With Perdido Middle School
December 3, 2014
Ernest Ward Middle School split basketball games will Perdido (AL) Middle School Tuesday in Walnut Hill.
The Ernest Ward Eagles beat Perdido 30-19 in boys’ action, while Perdido defeated the EWMS Lady Eagles 17-14 on their home court.
The Eagles have three road games remaining in their season, beginning with a trip to Flomaton on Thursday. The Eagles will take on the Canes at 4:30 for the girls and 5:30 for the boys.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Lady Chiefs Open Season With Win Over Rocky Bayou; Tate Aggies Improve To 4-0
December 2, 2014
Northview 35, Rocky Bayou 28 (Girls)
The Northview varsity girls basketball team won their season opener Monday night, beating Rocky Bayou 35-28.
The Chiefs were led by seniors E’Layzha Bates and Angel Lathan. Bates scored 11 points while pulling down 13 rebounds. Lathan led the team with 13 points.
Sophomore De’Asia Fountain chipped in with 4 points. Freshman Natasha Walker also had 4 points, while senior Morgan Ward scored 3 points.
The Northview Lady Chiefs (1-0) return to action on Monday, December 8 at Milton when both JV and varsity will play.
Tate 57, Escambia 50
In boys varsity action, the Tate Aggies beat the Escambia Gators 57-50 Monday. With the win the Aggies improve to 4-0 this season.
The Aggies will host Washington High School at 7:30 on Thursday.