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.
Free Hunter Safety Class Offered In Escambia County
March 5, 2014
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety course in Escambia County.
The class will be held at Booker T. Washington High School, 6000 College Parkway, Pensacola. Instruction is from 6-9 p.m. March 11, 13, 25 and 27. The range portion of the class is March 29 from 7 to 10 a.m.
An adult must accompany children under the age of 16 at all times. Students should bring a pencil and paper with them to take notes.
Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course and have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsupervised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.
People interested in attending this course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling Hunter Safety Coordinator George Warthen at the FWC’s regional office in Panama City at (850) 265-3676.
Northview JV Baseball Beats Neal; NHS Softball Schedule Change For Tuesday
March 4, 2014
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs beat W.S. Neal Monday night 10-7 in East Brewton.
Northview is scheduled to host Jay, weather permitting this afternoon with the JV playing at 4:00 and the varsity at 6:00.
In girls action, the junior varsity Northview versus Jay game has been canceled, with the varsity Chiefs and Royals now scheduled for 4:00, weather permitting.
Pictured: Northview’s JV beat W.S. Neal Monday in East Brewton. Photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Join The Tate QB Club During Tuesday Night meeting
March 3, 2014
The Tate High School Quarterback Club is beginning their members drive.
Freshman parents, fans, alumni, community members, and others that want to get involved in the football program can join the Quarterback Club Tuesday. New members can join during the next Quarterback Club meeting on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 pm. in the Tate Media Center.
March 4. Come to QB Club meeting March 4 6:30 in Tate Media Center.
Northview Lady Chiefs Win T.R. Miller Tournament
March 2, 2014
The Northview High School Lady Chiefs won the T.R. Miller Invitational Tournament this weekend in Brewton, Ala.
The Chiefs went undefeated, taking the tourney title with an 8-2 championship win over Davidson of Mobile. Other teams in the tournament were Escambia County (Atmore) High School, McGill, T.R. Miller, Uriah and W.S. Neal.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Baseball Roundup
February 28, 2014
Here are scores from some area games Thursday night:
The 9th grade Tate Aggies beat Escambia 10-0 to improve to 3-2. The JV Aggies beat the Gators 6-5 upping their record to 5-2-1.
In the Escambia County (Ala.) Tournament, W.S. Neal beat the Flomaton Hurricanes 16-3 in five innings. Play resumes Friday afternoon at 4:00 as W.S. Neal takes on Escambia County High School (Atmore), and T.R. Miller will play Flomaton at 6:30 p.m.