Aggie Classic Continues (With Monday Scores)
March 18, 2014
Monday was the first day of action in the Aggie Classic, a 24-team tournament hosted by the Tate Aggies.
Tickets for each game are $6 for adults and students and will be available at the gate at each location. Games will be played at all the five local fields Tuesday and Wednesday. The championship games on Thursday at 4 and 7 p.m. will be played at the University of West Florida.
Monday scores were as follows:
Davidson Academy Bears 5, Ft.Gibson Tigers 4
Second Baptist School 12, Sapulpa Chieftains 1
Navarre Raiders 2, Knoxville Catholic Irish 0
Brentwood Bruins 7, Edmond North Huskies 1
Christ Presbyterian Lions 4, Washington Hornets 0
Escambia Gators 5, Niceville Eagles 4
Sallisaw Black Diamonds 11, Tate Aggies 5
Milton Panthers 11, Jay Bulldogs 1
West Florida Jaguars 8, Brentwood Academy 3
Here is Tuesday’s Aggie Classic schedule:
1:00 — Edmond North Huskies vs. Navarre Raiders at ECHS
1:00 — Christ Presbyterian Lions vs. Jay Bulldogs at Tate
4:00 — Brentwwod Academy Eagles vs. Sallisaw Black Diamonds at ECHS
4:00 — Ft.Gibson Tigers vs. Second Baptist School at Tate
4:00 — Knoxville Catholic Irish vs. Tulsa Union Redskins at UWF
4:00 — Milton Panthers vs. Sapulpa Chieftains at Washington
4:00 — Niceville Eagles vs. Pryor Tigers at WFHS
7:00 — Claremore Zebras vs. Escambia Gators at ECHS
7:00 — Tate Aggies vs. Davidson Academy Bears at Tate
7:00 — Ponte Vedra Sharks vs. South-Doyle Cherokees at UWF
7:00 — Brentwwod Bruins vs. Washington Wildcats at Washington
7:00 — West Florida Jaguars vs. Washington Hornets at WFHS
Escambia Westgate Holding Run, Walk, Wheel 5K On April 5
March 17, 2014
Escambia Westgate School will host their 2nd Annual Run, Walk, Wheel 5K Fun Run on April 5 at 9 a.m. at the school.
Escambia Westgate School is seeking to raise funds to support the school’s needs, including the goal of building a fully adaptive gymnasium to be used by all of Westgate’s students with severe cognitive and/or physical disabilities. Registration forms are available on the school’s website. To register, please print a form and mail it along with your check to the school.
Registration is $25; $30 the day of race. Breakfast will be provided to all participants. For additional information, please contact Ashley McCombs, (850) 494-5700, extension 231.
Northview Bites The Bulldogs
March 15, 2014
The Northview Chiefs took two from Freeport Friday in Bratt. In varsity action, Northview beat Freeport 11-1, and the junior varsity Chiefs beat the Bulldogs 13-6.
The junior varsity Chiefs will travel to Pensacola High for a 2 p.m. game next Tuesday, and the varsity will take on PHS at 4:00.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
Northview, Jay Compete In Track Meet (With Photo Gallery)
March 14, 2014
The Northview Chiefs and Jay Royals competed in a track meet Thursday at Jay High School against Baker, Central, Holmes County and J.U. Blacksher of Uriah, AL.
Team results were as follows:
Boys:
- Baker
- Jay
- Northview
- J.U. Blacksher
- Central
- Holmes County
Girls:
- Baker
- Jay
- Central
- J.U. Blacksher
- Northview
- Holmes County
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Beats Holmes County
March 14, 2014
The varsity Northview Chiefs beat Holmes County in Bonifay 7-3 Thursday night. The junior varsity Chiefs downed Holmes County 11-3. The junior varsity Chiefs will play Freeport at 4:00 Friday afternoon, while the varsity will take the field at 6:00 in a district game.
File photo.
Log-A-Load Bass Tourney To Benefit Children’s Hospital
March 12, 2014
The 18th Annual Charity Log A Load for Kids Bass Tournament and Live Auction will be held Saturday, April 12 at Live Oak Landing in Stockton, Ala.
Well over $10,000 in guaranteed prize money will be awarded, including a $3,000 first place prize. The tournament and events will raise funds for Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Log-A-Load is sponsored by the Florida Forestry Association and the Florida Loggers Council.
Preregister at A-1 Accessories at 700 South Highway 29 in Cantonment, at active.com or register day of the event.
For complete details, click here.
Jay Upends Northview’s Varsity; Northview’s JV Downs Jay
March 11, 2014
The Northview Chiefs and the Jay Royals split a couple of games Monday in Bratt.
The junior varsity Chiefs defeated the JV Royals 7-2, while the varsity Chiefs lost to Jay 2-1.
In varsity action, Aaron McDonald was 1-2, Branon Freeman was 1-3 and RJ Pritchett was 1-3 with a double and an RBI for Northview. For Jay, Dalton Edwards was 3-3 with 2 RBIs, A.J. Nash was 1-3 and Steven Archer 1-3. Dalton Edwards pitched seven for the Jay win, allowing one run, four hits, one error and striking out 10. Brannon Freeman took the loss for the Chiefs, pitching five while allowing two runs an five hits.
Northview will travel to Holmes County Tuesday with the JV playing at 4:00 and the varsity at 6:00. The varsity Jay Royals will host T.R. Miller at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge
Softball Wins For Tate, Northview
March 11, 2014
The Tate Lady Aggies (10-1 , 5-0) continued their winning ways Monday with an 11-1 win over Fort Walton Beach. Tori Perkins hit a home run for the Lady Aggies. Tate Hitters: Casey McCrackin 2-3, R, 2 RBIs, 2 2B; Kaylen Rowell 1-2, 2B; Rachel Dunsford 2-4, R, 2B; Tori Perkins 1-3, R, 3 RBIs, HR; Bridget Dall 1-3, 2 R, RBI, 2B; Brooke Howe 1-3, R, 4 RBIs, 2B.
The Aggies will host Crestview Thursday at 6:30.
The Northview High School Chief’s varsity softball team defeated Freeport Monday, 9-1. A junior varsity game was scheduled, but Freeport does not currently have enough JV players for a team due to injuries.
Chiefs Fall To Chipley
March 9, 2014
The Northview Chiefs lost two to the Chipley Tigers Friday night. Chipley’s junior varsity topped Northview 9-4, and Chipley beat Northview’s varsity 7-2. Northview will be in action Monday as they host Jay in make up games from last week. The JV plays at 4:00, the varsity at 6:00. NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
Work Set To Begin On New Weight Training Facility At Northview High
March 8, 2014
Work is set to begin soon on a new weight training facility for Northview High School.
The $625,510 bid was awarded to R.D. Ward Construction Company, the lowest of nine bidders. Other bids ranged from $669,400 to $836,300.
The Escambia County School Board approved the weight training facility back at their January 22, 2013, meeting, letting a $69,913 contract with DAG Architects in Pensacola for architectural and engineering services.
The new building will be about 3,500 square feet. The building will include one weight room, coaches’ offices, storage and accompanying restrooms. The construction budget will be funded with local option sales tax monies.
The new weight training facility will be constructed near the main building where outdoor basketball courts are currently located. There is no timetable in place for the completion of the project.
Pictured: The basic floor plan for a planned Northview High School field house. NorthEscambia.com graphic, click to enlarge.