Northview, Major Leaguer Caleb Gindl To Hold Baseball Clinic For Ages 9-17
October 15, 2013
Northview Baseball and Major Leaguer Caleb Gindl of the Milwaukee Brewers will present a fall baseball clinic for ages 9-17. Participants will receive on the field experience while supporting the Northview Chiefs baseball program.
The clinic will be held Saturday, November 9 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Northview baseball complex. The cost is $40 per participant. Pre-register by October 29 for a free clinic t-shirt. The number of registrations are limited.
For more information or to register, call the Northview Diamond Club at (850) 554-8594.
Friday Football Schedule
October 14, 2013
Here’s a look at the Friday night football schedule for this week:
FLORIDA
- *Freeport at Northview, 7 p.m.
- *Jay at Baker, 7 p.m.
- *Tate at Crestview, 7 p.m.
- *Gulf Breeze at West Florida, 7 p.m.
- *Pine Forest at Washington, 7:30 p.m.
- *Arnold at Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
- *Pace at PHS, 7:30 p.m.
- *Choctawhatchee at Navarre, 7:30 p.m.
- *Escambia at Milton, 7:30 p.m.
* denotes a district game.
ALABAMA
- Flomaton at Leroy
- Hillcrest at Escambia Co. (Atmore)
- Escambia Academy at Clarke Prep
- Straughn at T.R. Miller
- W.S. Neal at Opp
Down And Dirty Mud Run Benefits Group That Helps People Stay Clean
October 13, 2013
Over 1,000 people got down and dirty Saturday in Cantonment as they climbed, crawled, waded and sloshed their way through the Cantonment mud in the Pensacola Mud Run. The proceeds from the event benefit Pathways for Change, a nonprofit committed to keeping people clean – clean from drugs and crime free.
The Pensacola Mud Run was an untimed obstacle course designed to push participants slightly out of their comfort zones. The start and finish were on 117 acres specifically developed for event next to the St. Matthews Baptist Church on Highway 95A in Cantonment.
The three mile loop included a dozen professional designed obstacles, ranging from balance beams across three feet of muddiness, rope walls, mudslides, military crawl through the mud, ice pits, dirt moguls, tires, haystack climbs and more.
The event also included a big surprise for one young lady as her muddy boyfriend proposed..and she said yes.
Pictured: “Team Dirty Faith” from Momentum Church makes their way through the course Saturday at the Pensacola Mud Run in Cantonment. Photos by Beck Lodge for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Finals
October 12, 2013
Here is a look at Friday night football scores from across the area:
FLORIDA
- Graceville 44, Jay 14 [Read more...]
- Tate 43, Washington 10 [Read more...]
- West Florida 66, Rutherford 27
- Catholic 28, Milton 6
- Niceville 26, Navarre 0
- Crestview 22, Pine Forest 14
- Mosley 13, Gulf Breeze 7
- Pace 31, Fort Walton Beach 17
- Escambia 62, Leon 34
- Baker 42, North Bay Haven 0
- OPEN: Northview, PHS
ALABAMA
- Southern Choctaw 30, Flomaton 22
- Escambia County 34, Monroe County 22
- T.R. Miller 54, Southside Selma 14
- Bayside 34, W.S. Neal 26
- Escambia Academy 44, South Choctaw 10
Tate Comes Back To Tame The Wildcats
October 12, 2013
by Darryl Singleton
It was homecoming night for Washington High School and they were looking to upset the favored Tate Aggies as part of their festivities. But Tate easily spoiled those plans by beating Washington 43-10.
The first offensive series was not what Tate planned with quarterback Sawyer Smith throwing a interception, and the Wildcats capitalized on the turnover. The Wildcats continued to drive the field with long passes but had to settle for a field goal.
It would be almost all Tate Aggies from then on.
Smith made up for the early mistake by leading the offense down the field and then scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run for a score of 7-3 Tate. Tate’s Marquis Cass intercepted a tipped Washington pass on the Wildcat’s 25yard line. Later Jalen Cunningham ran the ball in from the 11-yard line. Tate went for yep and Jessie Fernandez ran it in to make the score 15-3 Tate with 1:01 remaining in the 1st quarter.
The second quarter was just underway when the Aggies’ Brian Davis scored on a 4-yard run to make the score 22-3 Tate. Tate had everything going for them and then Tate’s Jesse Fernandez intercepted Washington’s pass and ran it all the way to Washington’s 1yard line. Jalen Cunningham ran the ball in for another Tate touchdown. Dylan Mancuso’s extra point kick made the score 29-3 at the half.
In the third, Tate’s Smith threw a pass to receiver Stephen Pederson and he sprinted down the sideline and raced past all of the Wildcat’s defenders for a 50-yard Aggie touchdown. Tate increased their lead to 36-3. Washington did score one more time on a busted defensive play that left a Wildcat receiver uncovered for a 55-yard touchdown pass play. Tate would score late in the fourth on a 10-yard touchdown run by Smith to make the final score Tate 43, Washington 10.
Tate coach Ronnie Douglas said he was “real pleased all week with the team’s preparation for the game. They have all worked really hard all week”. He said that running back Tia Samuel was “banged up and he was glad that they didn’t have to use him, but he was there if we need him. We are going to need him next week against Crestview”.
Tate plays their last district game next Friday night at 7:00 as they travel to Crestview. The winner of that game clinches a playoff spot.
NorthEscambia.com file photos.
Graceville Tigers Down The Jay Royals
October 12, 2013
The Graceville Tigers handed the Jay Royals their third straight loss Friday night, 44-14.
The Tiger were up 37-0 in the third quarter before Jay’s play of the night from Braden Cross. After a Graceville score, Cross fielded the ensuing kickoff at the five-yard line, returning it 95-yard for a Royals touchdown, 37-7.
But Graceville answered with a quick scoring drive, 44-7.
The Royals got into the double digits with a touchdown from quarterback Tate Upton, 44-14.
Upton was negative 26 yards on the ground against Graceville and complete 3-of-12 passes for just 39 yards. Cross had 134 yards on 17 carries for the Royals.
The Graceville Tigers are under the leadership of first year head coach and athletic director Ty Wise. Last year, Wise left the Northview Chiefs as offensive coordinator, having led a Chiefs offense that accumulated over 1,000 points during the his last two seasons and a Class 1A state championship win this past season.
The Jay Royals (3-3, 0-1) will be back in district action next Friday night as they travel to Baker to take on the Gators (6-0, 1-0).
Pictured: The Jay Royals traveled to Graceville Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Michele Gibbs, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Holding Softball Skills Camp This Saturday
October 10, 2013
The Tate Aggie Softball coaches and players will hold a softball skills camp this Saturday for girls age 7 and up.
Hitting, fielding, base running, pitching and catching will be covered in two session.
A hitting, fielding and base running session will be from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. and cost is $30. The pitching and catching session will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. and cost is $20. Both sessions are $50.
Lunch will be served to participants that attend both sessions. The first 30 girls to pre-register will receive a free t-shirt. For more info or to register contact Chris Mason at (850) 698-3720 or cricket.mason@gmail.com. Registration forms also on www.nepball.com website. Walk-up registration will take place Saturday from 8-8:45 a.m.
High School Football Standings, Upcoming Schedule
October 10, 2013
Here is a look at local high school football district standings, scores from last week, and this Friday night’s schedule:
Senior Night: Northview Sweeps Pensacola Christian (With Gallery)
October 9, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs honored their seniors Tuesday night during their last home volleyball matches of the season, as the Chiefs beat Pensacola Christian in varsity and junior varsity action.
The JV Chiefs beat Pensacola Christian 26-24, 24-26, 18-16. Brittany Ward had four aces and nine assists for Northview, while Laurie Purdy contributed six aces, one kill and an assist.
In varsity action, Northview beat Pensacola Christian in three straight, 25-16, 25-23, 25-12. Danielle Steadham had nine kills, four blocks and four digs. Lily Townson added two aces, one kill, 17 assists and five digs for the Chiefs, and Shelby Nielson had six aces, one kill and a dig.
The junior varsity Chiefs will travel to Pensacola on Thursday to play Catholic High School at 5 p.m. The JV and varsity teams will round out their season with games against Baldwin County High School on October 15 and Central on October 17.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: The Northview Lady Chiefs honored their seniors Tuesday night: (L-R) Lily Townson, Rebecca Grim, Lana Clayton, Shelby Nielson, Tiffani Pritchett, Danielle Steadham and Mallory Wiggins. Pictured inset and below: Northview beat Pensacola Christian. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northwest Escambia Takes On Excel With Three Eagle Wins
October 8, 2013
The Northwest Escambia Sophomore, Junior and Seniors Eagles beat the Excel Panthers Saturday.
Freshmen
The Northwest Escambia Freshmen lost to Excel 29 -19. Zyonne Wesley put the only points on the board for the Freshmen, scoring three touchdowns and adding one extra point. With a game full of penalties the freshmen battled out a tough game. Aiden Odom, Jackson Simmons and Wesley each had several tackles for a loss. In the end the freshmen came up short, but they still have a chance at playoff action if they records wins for the rest of the season
Sophomores
The NWE Sophomores defeated Excel 15-6. TJ Wright scored two touchdowns, and Aiden Broadhead scored one extra point for the Eagles. Defense was key for NWE in the game with Nathan Chavers having a sack and recovering a fumble. John Michael Ward made several tackles in the back field ,and Kaden Odom also had several tackles, including one for a safety to end the game. With the win, the Sophomore Eagles moved their record to 5-0 and secured a playoff berth on October 26.
Juniors
In the Escambia River Conference Game of the Week, the NWE Eagles shut out the Excel Panthers and handed them their first loss in a big way, 45-0. Scoring for the Juniors was Jayden Jackson, Jaheem Durant, Jacob Lee, Jaden Cunningham, Dariontae Richardson and Michael Merchant. The defense made big plays to prevent Excel from scoring. Jackson and Durant each had one interception, one of which Jackson returned for a touchdown. Logan Bryan, Hayden Thrower, Jamarkus Jefferson, Jaheem Durant, Keaundrae Richardson and Ki-Juana Carter all made tackles for a loss. Thrower had two sacks, and Jefferson had two sacks and a fumble recovery. The NWE Juniors have scored at least one defensive touchdown in each game they have played. The NWE Junior Eagles are 5-0 and have clinched a playoff berth for October 26.
Seniors
The Senior Eagles shut out Excel 54-0. Scoring for the seniors was Aunterio Minor with three rushing touchdowns, and Trent Kite with two rushing touchdowns. Seth Killam threw two touchdown passes, one to Tanner Deese and one to Keaton Solomson. Cameron Cloud completed a touchdown pass to Jay Helton. Tyler Kite had a fumble recovery on defense. Javontaye Wright, Keegun Johnston, Wyatt Windham, Jonathan Windham Jason Fayard, Tyrese Smith andTtrent Peebles all played big on defense helping the Eagles earn their fourth shut out of the season.
Northwest Escambia travels to Poarch this Saturday, game times as follows: 2:30 Freshmen, 4:00 Sophomores, 5:30 Juniors and 7:30 Seniors.
Pictured top: Sophomore Nathan Chavers makes a tackle in the backfield. Pictured top inset: Sophomore John Michael Ward forces a fumble. Pictured bottom inset: Junior Jaheem Durant outruns and Excel Panther for a touchdown. Pictured below: Junior Haydeen Thower sacks the Excel quarterback for a loss. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
