Tate, Ernest Ward, Northview, Flomaton Place In Cross Country Meet
September 25, 2014
Pensacola Christian and Milton took the top spots during a cross county meet Tuesday afternoon at Northview High School in Bratt.
There were 118 runners — 47 female, 71 male — that finished the race from Central, Ernest Ward Middle, Flomaton High, Milton High, Northview High, Pensacola Christian Academy and Tate High.
Results were as follows:
Female Teams
- 1st – PCA 41
- 2nd – Milton 58
- 3rd – Central 71
- 4th - Ernest Ward 178
- 5th – Northview 179
Top 5 Females
- Katylyn Buschman -PCA
- Lauren Cochran-PCA
- Emma Shows-Tate
- Isabella Potate –Milton
- Camryn Gilliard-Central
Male Teams
- 1st -Milton 30
- 2nd – PCA 38
- 3rd – Tate 94
- 4th- Central 135
- 5th – Flomaton 166
- 6th – Northview 231
- 7th - Ernest Ward 334
Top 5 Male
- Myles Osbourne-Milton
- Alex McDonald-Milton
- Dave Nolen –Tate
- Hunter Stewart-PCA
- Cody Price-Milton
Other results (provided by the school) were:
Top Northview 5 Boys
- Brandon Korinchak
- Heath Sheldt
- Joshua Borelli
- Austin Ates
- Zach Calloway
Top Northview 5 Girls
- Moriah McGahan
- Bethany Reynolds
- Mary Sullivan
- Jessica Barrows
- Tamara Barrows
Top Ernest Ward 5 Boys
- Brandon Sheldt
- Bryce Korinchak
- Shane Hardin
- Keaton Brown
- Alexander Floyd
Top Ernest Ward 5 Girls
- Addison Albritton
- Cailee Wilbirn
- Sierra Harrison
- Lexxi Baggett
- Anna Sullivan
Escambia Schools Focus On Student Athlete Transfer Policies
September 25, 2014
In order to improve e student athlete transfer process, the Escambia County School District is implementing plans to review procedures for high school student athlete transfer requests, and provide additional training opportunities for coaches and parents on Florida High School Athletic Association ) rules.
Malcolm Thomas, superintendent of Escambia County Schools, says that while these actions are a result of the recent events involving Escambia High School’s football program, they will benefit athletic programs across the county.
“When an event occurs that causes this much heartache and impacts so many students and faculty at one of our schools, it becomes our responsibility to take time to examine the situation to understand what can be learned, and make determinations to prevent reoccurrences in the future,” he said.
Several allegations have been made during and after the recent FHSAA investigation. Thomas pledged every complaint reported to a school or district official will be examined. If an investigation yields evidence of rule violations, self-reporting to the FHSAA will be required by the offending school.
“All reported incidents about student athletes who have transferred high schools are being thoroughly reviewed,” the superintendent said. “There will be consistency in enforcement of the FHSAA rules.”
“Training will be increased for athletic directors and coaches regarding FHSAA rules and procedures,” Thomas added. “The district will make a request for the FHSAA to utilize their expertise to facilitate training for all of our District coaches, whether they are new or veterans.”
Athletic directors from all area high schools provided input into the development of new Standard Operating Procedures for the reinstatement of a transfer student’s athletic eligibility. The new procedures began implementation in August 2014. An important change is the creation of a District Student Athlete Eligibility Review committee. The committee reviews requests and determines athletic eligibility for transferring student athletes. This increases consistency and removes the burden from individual schools, thereby reducing the amount of responsibility placed on athletic directors for transfer issues.
“By establishing this committee, students and parents will be able to submit a transfer review request form and receive a determination of whether the student athlete is eligible to play at their new school. Once that student’s eligibility has been reinstated by the committee, the student, parents and coaches will have the confidence that the transfer meets FHSAA requirements,” Thomas said.
A FHSAA information session will be offered for parents and guardians of student athletes to understand the rules, regulations, and procedures that could affect their student athletes’ eligibility. This information session will also be advertised to parents of middle school athletes, so they will know and understand the rules before they make high school commitments with, and for, their child.
Changes already underway include:
- Concerns about our current student athletes who have transferred high schools have been addressed, or are currently being reviewed.
- District athletic department leadership worked with athletic directors to create the Student Athlete Eligibility Review committee to review and reinstate a student’s athletic eligibility for any student athlete who transfers between schools at any time of the year.
- A Student Athlete Eligibility Review form has been made available online at http://ecsd.fl.schoolloop.com/SchoolChoice or at the Office of School Choice.
- Students, parents and athletic directors of transferring student athletes will be informed about the eligibility of a student athlete who has transferred.
The following steps will also be taken:
- FHSAA eligibility and compliance experts will be invited to Pensacola to provide training for all district athletic directors and coaches.
- While the FHSAA experts are in town, an information session will be offered in the evening to help parents of high school and middle school student athletes understand how to protect their students’ athletic eligibility.
- Parents of student athletes will also be directed to the FHSAA web site and the links for students and parents (www.fhsaa.org).
- Details (time/location) for the information session for families will be promoted via a call-out and through the local media.
Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium To Be Dedicated At Northview Oct. 2
September 24, 2014
The football stadium at Northview High School will be formally dedicated as the Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium during a special ceremony at 6 p.m. on October 2. The dedication will include the unveiling of a Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium sign and a Chief statue with plaques donated by the Northview classes of 2013 and 2014.
The Escambia County School Board voted in May to rename the stadium.
Tommy Weaver was a longtime DCT and Ag instructor and assistant coach who passed away suddenly at the age of 61 in March 2012. The Chiefs’ entire 2012 state championship football season was dedicated to Weaver.
The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Volleyball: Northview And Central
September 23, 2014
Central defeated Northview in high school volleyball action Monday.
Junior Varsity
JV 25-15, 12-25, 8-15. Chipley wins
Varsity
17-25, 15-25, 8-25. Chipley wins
The Lady Chiefs will back in action Tuesday at Pensacola Christian Academy and will host Freeport on Thursday, with the JV playing at 4:00 and the varsity to follow at 5:00.
FWC: Floridians Hunting Deer Out Of State Need To Know CWD Laws
September 22, 2014
Florida hunters planning to hunt deer, moose or elk out of state this year need to be aware of certain laws and regulations aimed at preventing chronic wasting disease (CWD) from entering the state, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
CWD is a contagious neurological disease that has been found in captive and wild cervids (white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose and elk) within 22 states, two Canadian provinces and in South Korea. The disease causes degeneration of the brains of infected animals, resulting in emaciation, abnormal behavior, loss of bodily functions and death. There is no known evidence that CWD can be transmitted to livestock or humans.
The disease has been detected in New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, North Dakota, Maryland, Texas, Alberta and Saskatchewan Canadian provinces, and in South Korea.
Hunters need to know that it is against the law to bring into Florida whole carcasses of any deer from any of the above-listed areas. The purpose of this measure is to prevent CWD from being brought into the state. The infective agent is more likely to be concentrated within the brain, eyes, spinal cord, lymph nodes, tonsils and spleen of the animal. This infective agent, called a prion, can be accidentally deposited into the environment, where it can remain for years and can infect other deer. Many states have a prohibition in place that is similar to Florida’s.
It is not illegal to bring into Florida deboned meat and finished taxidermy mounts, tanned hides, cleaned skulls, antlers and teeth from any of these places, as long as all soft tissue has been removed.
For more information about CWD or the rule, visit MyFWC.com/CWD.
Friday Night High School Football Finals
September 20, 2014
Here is a look at final high school football scores from across the area Friday night –
FLORIDA
- Tate 52, West Gadsden 3
- West Florida 39, Mosley 15
- Escambia 41, Pine Forest 12
- Navarre 21, Crestview 0 (final, called early due to weather)
- Milton 31, Pensacola High 21
- Pace 35, Washington 19
- Catholic 35, Bay 14
- Niceville 42, Choctaw 20
- Navarre 21, Crestview 0
- Rocky Bayou 35, Oak Hill 8
- OPEN: Northview, Jay, Gulf Breeze
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 37, Southern Choctaw 34
- T.R. Miller 43, Hillcrest 20
- UMS-Wright 38, W.S. Neal 16
- Jackson 49, Atmore 0
- OPEN: Escambia Academy
Tate Blasts West Gadsden For Homecoming Win (With Gallery)
September 20, 2014
It was a very happy homecoming Friday night for the Tate High School Aggies as they easily beat the Panthers of West Gadsden.
Seven first half touchdowns were one after another for the Aggies as they earned a 52-3 victory.
One their first offensive possession, junior Reginald Payne scored on a 42-yard touchdown pass from Aggies quarterback Sawyer Smith. After the Panthers were forced to punt, Josh Kea returned the pigskin for another TD. Toss in a field goal and 5-yard touchdown pass to Corey Moorer from Smith, and Tate was up 24-0 by the end of the first quarter.
After a Kea punt return, sophomore quarterback Jake Henry ended Tate’s drive with a 1-yard TD run for a 31-0 advantage.
Tate scored again with an 18-yard touchdown run from Jesse Fernandez and a 1-yard TD from LaDarius Thomas to move ahead 45-0.
A Panther fumble was recovered by Tate’s Trace Penton who broke a dozen or so tackles for another score, 52-0. West Gadsden managed a 45-yard field goal at the end of the half, 52-3.
The running-clock second half was scoreless.
For a photo gallery, click here. (Photos by Jennifer Repine and Kristi Price for NorthEscambia.com)
Next Friday night, the Aggies (4-1) will be at Pine Forest (2-3) with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
HOMECOMING QUEEN
Tate’s 2014 Homecoming Queen was Carissa Carroll (pictured). First runner-up was Sarah Baxter, and second runner up was Madison Metcalf.
JV Football: Northview Beats West Florida 16-14
September 19, 2014
Nortview High School’s JV football team beat West Florida tonight 16-14.
Northview scored in the first quarter on a touchdown run by Toney Harrison. They converted a two-point conversion on a run by Jared Aliff.
The JV Chiefs scored on the first play of the 4th quarter on a touchdown run by Hunter Edwards. Toney Harrison converted the two-point conversion to put Northview up 16-0. West Florida countered with two late touchdowns, cutting the lead to 16-14.
Toney Harrison also had a sack and forced fumble in the first quarter.
Northview’s JV will travel to Baker on October 16 and round out their season when they host West Florida on October 23.
Volleyball: Lady Chiefs Split Games With Central
September 19, 2014
The Northview Lady Chiefs split volleyball games with Central High Thursday.
In junior varsity action, Central won 11-25, 20-25.
In varsity action, Northview won 25-11, 25-22, 23-25, 25-14
The varsity Lady Chiefs will take part in the Spanish Fort Tournament Friday and Saturday. The JV will be back on the court Monday in Chipley at 4:00, with the varsity to follow at 5 p..
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Name Players Of The Week
September 17, 2014
The Northview Chiefs have named Players of the Week from last Friday night’s 24-6 win over Chipley. They are:
OFFENSE
Keondrae Lett –
16 rushes, 221 yards, 3 TD, 13.8 YPA, 1 catch, 3 yards
DEFENSE
Tydre Bradley — 6 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 1 FR
SPECIAL TEAMS
Zach Payne– Onside kick recovery, solo tackle on KO
DOMINATOR
Cameron Newsome — block on 4th touchdown