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.
Prep Football Schedule
October 6, 2013
Here is a look at this week’s high school football schedule around the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
Thursday
- *West Florida at Rutherford, 7 p.m.
Friday
- Tate at Washington, 7:30 p.m.
- Jay at Graceville, 7 p.m.
- Crestview at Pine Forest, 7:30 p.m.
- *Mosley at Gulf Breeze, 7 p.m.
- Leon at Escambia, 7:30 p.m.
- Milton at Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
- Niceville at Navarre, 7:30 p.m.
- Fort Walton Beach at Pace, 7:30 p.m.
OPEN: PHS, Northview
ALABAMA
- Southern Choctaw at Flomaton
- Escambia Co. (Atmore) at Monroe County
- South Choctaw Academy at Escambia Academy
- Southside at T.R. Miller
- W.S. Neal at Monroe County
Photo Gallery: Jay And Northview Cheerleaders
October 6, 2013
Cheering on the boys of fall every Friday night are local high school cheerleaders.
For a photo gallery featuring the Northview and Jay high school cheerleaders, click here.
For a game summary and football action photos, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Defending 1A Champ Chiefs Shut Out The Jay Royals
October 5, 2013
The Northview Chiefs rolled into their first district game of the season at Merle North Stadium in Jay Friday night with a 1-3 record, but they rolled out with a shutout victory that left little doubt the reigning 1A station champions are looking for another trip to Orlando.
With the 26-0 win over the Jay Royals, the Chiefs are Baker are both 1-0 in District 1-1A with a score that will be settled November 1 in Bratt.
For a photo gallery, click here. (Band and cheerleaders photos to be published Sunday and Monday.)
The 1-3 season start was not a place returning Chiefs team member really wanted to be, but it was a building experience of sorts, according to Coach Sid Wheatly, with the losses coming against much larger classification teams all the way up to 6A.
“We had some strong games really early on; we’ve been playing some really good competition,” Wheatley said. “And it has helped us get ready for play in our own district. You can see it with the effort and enthusiasm they played with tonight.”
Back down in 1A Friday night, the Chiefs had no real problem holding a strong Jay team scoreless.
“Our defense earned the shutout. I tell you, our defense had a great week of practice. Coach Derek Marshman does a great job with them,” Wheatley said. “Our offense was able to move the ball and get some quick scores. I felt like maybe we life a few points out on the field, but all in all in was a solid, solid win for us tonight.’
The Chiefs never allowed the Royals closer than the 17-yard line during the entire game.
“We just need to continue to work and take a lot of pride in that defense and see if we can’t get some more shutouts and build on that.”
The Chiefs lit up the scoreboard with 4:55 to go in the fourth quarter on a 17-yard run from Ladarious Thomas. With a good kick from Nathan Shipps, Northview was up 7-0.
In the second quarter, the Chiefs scored on a 46-yard pass from Daulton Tullis to Keondrae Lett and a 27-yard pass from Tullis to Neino Robinson. At the half, the Chiefs held a 20-0 advantage over the Royals.
The Chiefs would score once more on the night with a 50-yard quarterback keeper from Tullis with 6:04 to go in the third.
The yellow flags were flying Friday night in Jay, with eight penalties against the Chiefs and half a dozen against Jay. And that was just the first half. Fumbles were a problem for both teams. The Royals fumbled away two and recovered another; the Chiefs fumbled five times but recovered four.
“It was good to come out and get into district play and get a shutout,” Wheatley said.
The Chiefs (2-3, 1-0) have their second open week of the season next Friday night. Meanwhile, the Jay Royals (3-2, 0-1) will travel to Graceville to face a team under the leadership of former Northview Coach Ty Wise.
For a photo gallery, click here. (Band and cheerleaders photos to be published Sunday and Monday.)
Pictured; The Northview Chiefs beat the Jay Royals. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Finals
October 5, 2013
Here are football final scores from around the are tonight:
- Northview 26, Jay 0 [Read more...]
- Niceville 28, Tate 6 [Read more...]
- West Florida 47, Panama City Bay 6
- Pace 23, Pine Forest 20 OT
- Washington 14, Milton 6
- Catholic 45, Mosley 28
- Escambia 35, PHS 14
- Navarre 34, Fort Walton Beach 7
- Baker 56, Freeport 14
- Navarre 34, FWB 7
- South Walton 45, Chipley 38
- Sweet Water 55, Flomaton 13
- Thomasville 50, Escambia County 8
- WS Neal 46, Excel 8
- TR Miller 47, Cottage Hill 0
- Escambia Academy 50, Pike Liberal 8
Niceville Gets Past Tate
October 5, 2013
It was senior night and Tate was looking to upset favored Niceville in their first game of district play Friday night, but Niceville had other plans. And in the end, the Eagles flew awa with a 28-6 win.
Tate was the first to get the ball, but Niceville intercepted Tate’s pass on the Aggies’ 38-yard line. Niceville later score a touchdown on a 9-yard run. Tate had opportunities to score in the first half, once with the ball on Niceville’s 1-yard line, but only was able to get a 23-yard field goal from Dylan Mancuso. The score at the half was Tate 3, Niceville 7. So far this season, the Eagles had earned at least a 28 point advantage by the half.
Niceville received the ball to begin the second half. They didn’t take long before they scored again. They scored on a 9-yard quarterback keeper with 9:46 left in the third to make the score Tate 3, Niceville 21. Tate had another opportunity in third quarter, deep in Niceville’s territory but only were able to get three points on a Mancuso 27-yard field goal. Niceville scored again in the fourth quarter on a 75-yard pass play to make the score Tate 6. Niceville 28.
After the game, Tate Coach Ronnie Douglas said “We had 3 opportunities to score but we didn’t take advantage of that. He said he was “pleased with the way the defense held them (Niceville). We have to put this game behind us and get ready for next week’s game against Washington”.
“We had 3 opportunities to score but we didn’t take advantage of that,” Tate Coach Ronnie Douglas said, adding that he was “pleased with the way the defense held them. We have to put this game behind us and get ready for next week’s game against Washington”.
Tate is now 4-2 for the year and 0-1 in district play. Tate will play Washington next week at Washington High School at 7:30 p.m.
For more action photos and select Senior Night photos, click here.
Pictured top: Coach Ronnie Douglas leads his Tate Aggies onto the field Friday night at Pete Gindl Stadium. Pictured: Tate takes on the Eagles of Niceville. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kaileigh Blackmon, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Get District Win Over The Chipley Tigers
October 4, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs earned a district win over Chipley Thursday afternoon at home in Bratt.
Northview beat the Chipley Tigers 21-25, 24-26, 25-23, 25-17, 16-14.
Danielle Steadham had one ace, 13 kills, three blocks and 16 digs for the Chiefs, while Kyndall Hall had five aces, three kills, seven assists and eight digs.
The Chiefs are scheduled to host PCC on Tuesday, October 8 for Senior Night. The JV plays at 4:30, following the varsity at 5:30. It is the last regular season game scheduled at home for the remainder of the NHS season.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Northview, West Florida JV Game Rescheduled
October 3, 2013
A junior varsity football game that was scheduled for Thursday night between Northview and West Florida high schools has been rescheduled.
The JV Northview Chiefs will now host the West Florida Jaguars on Thursday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. in Bratt.
Pictured: The junior varsity Northview Chiefs hosted the Escambia Gators on September 26. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
PCA Tops In Northview Cross Country Meet (With Photo Gallery)
October 2, 2013
Pensacola Christian took the top spots for both and girls Tuesday at a cross country meet at Northview High School.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Team results were as follows:
GIRLS
1. Pensacola Christian
2. Jay High
3. T.R. Miller
4. Pensacola High
5. Tate
6. Northview
7. Flomaton
8. Ernest Ward Middle
BOYS
1. Pensacola Christian
2. T.R. Miller
3. Pensacola High
4. Jay
5. Tate
6. Northview
7. Flomaton
8. Ernest Ward
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS:
Editor’s note: Individual names and time results are as provided by each school’s coach.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Baker Sweeps Northview (With Photo Gallery)
October 2, 2013
The Baker Gators defeated the Northview Chiefs in straight sets Tuesday at Northview High School in Bratt.
In junior varsity action, Baker defeated Northview 25-10, 25-7. And in varsity play, the Gators defeated the Chiefs 25-14, 25-21, 25-20.
Northview will play Chipley in a varsity-only matchup at 4 p.m. Thursday at Northview.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from Tuesday’s varsity action, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
