West Florida, Northview Place In District 1-2A Cross Country Meet
October 23, 2013
The District 1-2A Cross Country Meet was held Tuesday afternoon at Panama City. Team results were as follows:
District 1-2A Boys Meet
Team scores: 1. West Florida High 27, 2. Catholic 33, 3. South Walton 97, 4. Rutherford 122, 5. Arnold 128, 6. Bay 166, 7. Northview 187, 8. Walton 202.
District 1-2A Girls Meet
Team scores: 1. West Florida 28; 2. Catholic 51; 3. Rutherford 90; 4. Arnold 112; 5. South Walton 115; 6. Northview 176; 7. Walton 178; 8. Bay 183.
The top four teams and the top 15 individuals advance to regionals.
Northwest Escambia Teams Claim Escambia River Western Division Championships
October 22, 2013
The Northwest Escambia Eagles ended their regular season Saturday with three of four teams claiming Escambia River Western Division championships.
The Sophomore, Junior and Senior teams will play in the first round of playoffs this weekend at Ernest Ward Middle School. With a win Saturday they will advance to their respective championship games on Saturday, November 2.
Results from Saturday were as follows:
Freshmen lost to Excel
Zyonne Wesley made the only score for the NWE Freshmen. Jackson Bridges, Easton Odom, Aiden Odom, Jace Portwood, Bryce Stabler and Liam Hatcher all played tough on defense. This loss brings the Freshmen season to an end with a record of 3-4.
Sophomores defeated Excel 27-6
TJ Wright had a touchdown and made an interception and ran it back for a touchdown, Kaden Odom had two touchdowns, and Nolin Godwin scored three extra points, Aiden Broadhead ran for a long touchdown, but it was called back.
John Michael Ward and Luke Bridges made strong plays on defense to help the team hold Excel to only one score. The sophomores will play Baker in the first round of playoffs Saturday at 11:00 at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Juniors defeated Excel 33-0
Jayden Jackson ran for more than 100 yards and scored two touchdowns for NWE. Jaheem Durant, Michael Merchant and Jaden Cunnigham also scored. Merchant completed a pass to Dariontae Richardson for a 70-yard touchdown.
Key defensive plays were made by Logan Bryan, Keaundre Richardson, AJ Hasty, Ki-Jauna Carter, Jackson and Durant.
In the regular season, NWE Juniors outscored their competition 299-13. They clinched the Western Division champions title and will play the winner of a shoot-out between Flomaton and WS Neal Saturday in the first round of playoffs at 12:30 at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Seniors defeated Excel 40-6
Trent Peebles ran for a touchdown, so did Tyrese Smith. Cameron Cloud threw four touchdown passes to Tanner Deese, one to Seth Killam and one to Jason Fayard.
Dean Hatcher, Josh Merchant, Wyatt Windham, Javontaye Wright, Keegun Johnston and Jay Helton all played well on the offensive line. The seniors ended their regular season 7-0 and clinch the Western Divisional Champions title. They will play Jay Saturday at Ernest Ward at 2:30.
Pictured top: Jaheem Durant runs for NWE Juniors. Pictured inset: Zyonne Wesley outruns an Excel player for the Northwest Escambia Freshmen. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate’s Sawyer Smith Makes Verbal Commitment To Alabama
October 22, 2013
Sawyer Smith, quarterback for the Tate Aggies and baseball standout, has made a verbal commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball program.
Smith and family made a recruiting visit to Tuscaloosa over the weekend. Sawyer’s brother Austen Smith is a senior at Alabama and plays first base.
Chiefs Shut Out Freeport
October 19, 2013
The Northview Chiefs shut out the Freeport Bulldogs Friday night, ending homecoming week with a 35-0 win.
“I thought it was good, especially by the defense,” Northview Coach Sid Wheatley said. “I think we are starting to instill some pride on that side of the ball.”
Freeport managed to cross into the red zone just one time, and they forced to settle for a bumbled field goal attempt. “That was big right there, not to give up any points in the first half,” he said. “I though offensively, our game was good getting it to our play makers and letting them do their job.”
For a photo gallery, click here. (Cheerleader and band photos Monday.)
The Chiefs took the lead with 6:42 to go in the first quarter with a 77-yard touchdown run from Keondrae Lett. With 3:42 in the first, Northview scored again on 6-yard run from Lett, and a two-point conversion from quarterback Daulton Tullis to Cameron Newsome was good for a 14-0 Chiefs advantage.
Northview would strike again before the half with a 53-yard reception from Tullis to Robinson. Heading into the half, the Chiefs were up 21-0.
In the second half, Robinson added another touchdown, a 41-yard reception with 8:54 to go, 27-0. And with 6:53 to go in the third, Robinson was hands on a Freeport punt but lost control of the ball. He scooped it up and went about 72-yards for the touchdown, 35-0.
Overall, it was a strong performance for the defending 1A state champs, Wheatley said “You can’t argue with a good solid win at home and getting a shutout.”
The Chiefs improved to 2-0 in district action with two shutouts — Freeport Friday night and 26-0 over Jay two weeks ago.
Northview will be on the road next Friday night to take on Walton High School in Defuniak Springs.
For a photo gallery, click here. (Cheerleader and band photos Monday.)
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Beats Crestview
October 19, 2013
The Tate Aggies hit the road Friday night to take on the Crestview Bulldogs with their eyes on a playoff berth. The Bulldogs played hard taking the lead during the game, but could not hold off the Aggies’ offense. And Tate went on beat Crestview by a score of 29-24.
Tate started off the game by blocking a Crestview punt early in the first quarter, leading to a 32-yard field goal from kicker Dylan Mancuso. Tate took the early lead, 3-0. Again in the first quarter, Mancuso kicked a field goal. The 29-yarder made the score Tate 6, Crestview 0.
Later in the second quarter, the Bulldogs had the Aggies near the on endzone when Tate’s quarterback dropped the ball in the end zone and was able to fall on it. That gave the Bulldogs a safety with the score 6-2. Late in the 2nd quarter, Crestview decided to go for it on fourth down, throwing an 18-yard touchdown pass for a 9-6 Aggies lead at the half.
Crestview began the second half with a 97 yard touchdown drive to increase their lead over Tate 16-6. Crestview had the momentum until a tipped pass landed in the hands of Tate’s Diamonte Thompson, who took it 5- yards for a Aggie touchdown. Tate still trailed 13-16.
On Tate’s next possession, Tia Samuel sprinted up the middle of the field for a 79-yard touchdown run. Tate missed the extra point, to make the score Tate 19, Crestview 16. The Aggies’ next score was again by Tia Samuel. This one was for 25 yards to increase Tate’s lead to 26-16.
Tate’s Dylan Mancuso was called on again for his thid field goal of the night. He kicked a 44-yard field goal to make the score 29-16. With less than a minute to go, the Aggies intentionally gave up a safety to make the score Tate 29 Crestview 18. Crestview was able to quickly score on their next possession, but failed to convert the two point conversion to make the final score Tate 29, Crestview 24.
Tate’s Coach Ronnie Douglas said that he was “very pleased with the win. The players worked really hard all week for the game”. We hurt ourselves in the first half, but were able to come out in the seconded half and play a better game”.
Tate (6-2, 1-1) travels to Ft Walton next week. Kickoff is at 7:00.
by Darryl Singleton
Baker Beats Jay
October 19, 2013
The Baker Gators continued their perfect season Friday night with a 21-13 win over the Jay Royals n the War on Highway 4 game.
With the district win, the Gators ensured a playoff spot and improving their record to 7-0, 2-0 in District 1-1A. The Royals moved to 3-4 for the season, 0-2 in the district.
The Royals will be on the road again next Friday night as they travel to Cottondale to take on the Hornets at 7 p.m.
Pictured: The Jay Royals at the Baker Gators Friday night. Photos by Michele Gibbs for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Finals
October 19, 2013
Here are final scores from around the area tonight:
- Northview 35, Freeport 0 [Read more...]
- Tate 29, Crestview 24 [Read more...]
- Baker 21, Jay 13 [Read more...]
- West Florida 63 Gulf Breeze 14
- Pace 20, Pensacola 18
- Navarre 35, Choctaw 28
- Niceville 28, FWB 21
- Catholic 41, Arnold 0
- Milton 24, Escambia 21
- Leroy 26, Flomaton 19
- T.R. Miller 42, Straughn 7
- Opp 27, W.S. Neal 24
- Escambia Academy 26, Clarke Prep 14
- Hillcrest 52, Escambia Co. (Atmore) 14
JV Football: Baker Gators Beat The Northview Chiefs
October 18, 2013
The junior varsity Baker Gators defeated the JV Northview Chiefs Thursday night, 14-6.
The Chiefs only score came on a touchdown run from freshman Desmone Knight in the second quarter. With failed extra point attempt, Baker was up 7-6 headed into a halftime performance by the Northview Tribal Beat Band.
The JV Chiefs will host West Florida High School next Thursday at 6 p.m. in a game that was rescheduled from October 3.
Pictured top: Desmone Knight scores a touchdown for the junior varsity Northview Chiefs Thursday night in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Lady Chiefs Wind Down Season, Begin Playoff Action Next Week
October 18, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs wrapped up their regular season this week as they prepare to move into the playoffs next week.
Thursday night, Northview took on Central High on the road. Scores were:
JV: 19-25, 7-25 with Central winning.
Varsity: 25-16, 25-27, 25-11, 25-16 with Northview winning.
E’Layzha Bates had three aces, one kill and a block for the Chiefs, while Lana Clayton had five aces and two kills.
On Tuesday, the Chiefs traveled to Bay Minette to take on Baldwin County High School:
JV: 16-25, 23-25 with BCH winning
Varsity: 14-25, 10-25, 10-25 with BCH winning
Northview will begin district playoff action Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Northview as the Lady Chiefs take on the winner of a Monday night game between Freeport and Holmes County.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Pensacola Marathon Sells Out For Second Straight Year
October 17, 2013
The growth of the running industry continues to impact the Pensacola Marathon as the full marathon category has sold out for the second straight year. The Pensacola Marathon also features a half marathon and relay category.
Only 400 half marathon spots and 50 team slots remain at this point.
In total, nearly 2,500 people will participate in this year’s event on Sunday, November 10, which is a 30 percent increase over last year’s registration numbers.
“We are pleased with the growth and support of this event from the runners and community,” said Ray Palmer, executive director of the Pensacola Sports Association, the event’s managing company. “Nearly 40 percent of the runners are from out of town which speaks volumes to our race management and our community. Runners enjoy this event and visiting Pensacola and are telling their friends about it.”
For complete race information and to register for one of the few half marathon or relay spots, runners can visit www.marathonpensacola.com or call 850-434-2800.