Northview Beats Jay In District Volleyball (With Photo Gallery)
September 25, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs earned an important district win against the Jay Royals Tuesday evening in Bratt.
In varsity action, Northview defeated Jay 23-25, 25-16, 25-18, 12-25, 15-19. Tiffani Pritchett had 5 aces, 2 kills, and 17 digs for the Lady Chiefs, while Hanna Ging had 4 aces, 1 kill, and 7 digs. A portion of the matches was played in dim conditions after half of the lighting in the Northview gym failed due to power problems in a heavy thunderstorm.
In junior varsity action, Jay defeated Northview 18-25, 25-13, 11-15. Dimonique Brown had 1 ace, 6 kills, and 5 digs, and Leah Fischer had 3 aces, 4 kills, 1 block, and 4 digs for Northview.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The varsity Lady Chiefs will travel to Jay Thursday to play Freeport in a district match up.
Pictured top and inset: The Northview Lady Chiefs take on the Jay Lady Royals Tuesday in Bratt. Picture below: The varsity Chiefs celebrate a win. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Red Snapper Season Opening
September 24, 2013
The recreational harvest of red snapper will open Oct. 1 in state and federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. In state waters, which are from shore to 9 nautical miles in the Gulf, the season will remain open through Oct. 21, closing on Oct. 22. In federal waters, which are from 9 nautical miles out to 200 nautical miles, the season will remain open through Oct. 14, closing on Oct. 15.
These supplemental recreational red snapper seasons are for 2013 only. The minimum size limit in state and federal waters is 16 inches, and the daily bag limit is two per harvester, per day. There is a zero daily bag and possession limit for captain and crew on for-hire vessels.
Anglers are required to use circle hooks and dehooking devices when fishing for any reef species, including red snapper, in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters. The requirement to use venting tools in federal waters was removed on Sept. 3. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider adopting similar changes at a future meeting. The intent of these rules is to help conserve fishery resources by increasing the chances for a fish to survive after being caught and released.
Learn more about red snapper by visiting MyFWC.com/Fishing and clicking on “Saltwater” and “Recreational Regulations.”
High School Football Standings, Upcoming Schedule
September 23, 2013
Here is a district by district look at last Friday night’s high school football scores and this week’s schedule. Only1-6A and 1-5A have seen district action so far.
Looking Ahead: Next Friday’s Football Schedule
September 22, 2013
Here’s a look at the Friday night football schedule for this Friday night, September 27:
FLORIDA
- Choctawhatchee at Northview, 7 p.m.
- Pine Forest at Tate, 7:30 p.m.
- Jay at Flomaton, 7 p.m.
- West Florida at Alma Bryant (Ala.), 7 p.m.
- Pace at Madison County, 6:30 p.m.
- *Bay at Gulf Breeze, 7 p.m.
- PHS at New Orleans Jesuit, 7 p.m.
- *Rutherford at Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
- Navarre at Milton, 7:30 p.m.
- OPEN: Escambia, Washington
ALABAMA
- Jay at Flomaton
- Clarke County at T.R. Miller
- W.S. Neal at Hillcreast
- Escambia County (Atmore) at Faith Academy
- Morgan at Escambia Academy
Friday Night Football Finals
September 21, 2013
Here are final football scores from around the area Friday night:
FLORIDA
Tate 35, West Gadsden 0 [Read more...]
West Florida 59, Mosley 20
Pace 46, Washington 0
Escambia 24, Pine Forest 7
PHS 28, Milton 14
Navarre 17, Crestview 14
Blountstown 48, South Walton 14
Niceville 56, Choctaw 3
OPEN: Northview, Jay, Gulf Breeze
ALABAMA
Mobile Christian 42, Flomaton 28
UMS Wright 35, ECHS (Atmore) 14
T.R. Miller 43, Bayside 40
W.S. Neal 43, Southside Selma 14
Escambia Academy 35, Sparta 3
Three In A Row: Tate Celebrates Homecoming With Shutout
September 21, 2013
The Tate Aggies celebrated homecoming with their third win in a row, a 35-0 shutout of West Gadsden in front of packed house Friday night.
The Aggies didn’t take long before pleasing the crowd. The Aggies scored on a 17- yard touchdown pass from quarterback Sawyer Smith to receiver Shane Tindall with 5:32 remaining in the first quarter. With time running out in the first, Jesse Fernadez powered up the middle for a 1-yard touchdown run. Tate held the lead at the end of first quarter, 14-0.
To begin the 2nd quarter, Tate blocked the Panthers’ punt to get the ball on the Panthers’ 10-yard line. Two plays later. Lavontia Samuel ran it in for a 8-yard touchdown with 11:00 to go in the second quarter for a 21-0 Tate lead. In the middle of the second quarter, Tate’s Trace Penton intercepted the Panthers’ pass to set up a 2- yard touchdown run by Samuel for a 28-0 Tate advantage.
It was in the fourth quarter before Tate was able to score again; this time on a 17-yard TD pass from q Smith to De-Vekyo Lewis. Kicker Dylan Mancuso was perfect for the night on extra points to make the score 35-0. West Gadsden was threatening with time running out, but Tate’s defense was able to hold them off to get the shutout.
After the game, Tate Coach Ronnie Douglas stated that it “was great for the defense to get a shutout”. He said that “they did their job all night and it paid off”.
Tate (3-1) faces Pine Forest (0-4) at Tate’s Pete Gindl Stadium at 7:30 next Friday.
story by Darryl Singleton
For a homecoming activity photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Tate defeated West Gadsden 35-0 Friday night in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Miller First, Northview Second In Cross Country Meet
September 19, 2013
T.R. Miller took first place at a Tuesday cross county meeting in Brewton, while the Northview Chiefs placed second and the Flomaton Hurricanes were third in both the boys and girls divisions.
The fastest Northview girl was Moriah McGahan and the fastest Northview boy was Brandon Korinchak.
Pictured: Northview High School Cross Country team members (L-R, front) Jessica Barrows, Dakota Craft, Zacara Davis, Jessica Brown, (middle) Mason Solchenberger, Moriah McGahan, Bethany Reynolds, (back) Josh Poston, Zach Calloway, Brandon Korinchak, Noah Coker, Isaac McGahan and Joshua Borrelli. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
UWF To Play Football At Maritime Park
September 19, 2013
The University of West Florida has reached an agreement to play football home games at the Community Maritime Park beginning in 2016. Home of the Blue Wahoos, the Maritime Park Stadium seats 5,100.
“This further strengthens the community’s ties to UWF by bringing these exciting games downtown to the Maritime Park Stadium,” said CMPA Chairman Collier Merrill. “The CMPA promised and delivered an award winning facility that can host multiple types of events. Our hope is that UWF football at the Maritime Park Stadium continues the excitement we see downtown during the baseball season into the late summer and fall.”
Earlier this month, UWF President Judy Bense announced that UWF football will host its inaugural season in the fall of 2016. The addition of a football program is one part of the University’s larger goal to enhance student life, attract more students from across the state and region and increase student retention, provide a more vibrant campus experience for students and alumni, increase school spirit, and expand sponsorship and other fundraising opportunities.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to play college football in such a beautiful setting as the Maritime Park Stadium,” said UWF President Judy Bense. “We sincerely appreciate the partnership with Quint and Rishy Studer, The Blue Wahoos, the CMPA and the City of Pensacola. Together we are adding vibrancy to the university and community, and building affinities that will last a lifetime.”
UWF will hire a head football coach in Spring 2014, who will start recruiting the first football student-athletes that fall. The inaugural recruiting class will be enrolled in Fall 2015 and begin practices and scrimmages in preparation for the inaugural season in Fall 2016.
UWF’s long-term plan is for the team to play in a stadium built on campus, as described in the athletics facilities master plan. The athletics facilities master plan also calls for additional on campus practice facilities for the football team.
Pictured: A conceptual rendering of UWF football at the Maritime Park Stadium.
Northview, Pleasant Home, Flomaton Dig Pink For Cancer Awareness
September 17, 2013
Northview, Flomaton and Pleasant Home high school meet in a Dig Pink volleyball tri-match Monday afternoon at Flomaton High School.
Dig Pink is an organization raising awareness and funds for cancer through volleyball.
Junior Varsity
Flomaton beat Northview 26-24, 22-25, 15-10
Pleasant Home defeated Northview 25-8, 25-7
Varsity
Northview beat Flomaton 25-13, 25-19. Tiffani Pritchett had two aces, one kill and one dig for Northview, and Danielle Steadham had three aces, one kill, two blocks and four digs.
Northview defeated Pleasant Home 25-8, 21-25, 15-7. Lana Clayton had six kills and five digs for the Chiefs, and Lily Townson had 11 assistsand six digs for Northview.
Northview will be at home Thursday against Baldwin County, junior varsity at 4:30 and the varsity at 5:30 p.m.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northwest Escambia Takes Four From Poarch Warriors
September 17, 2013
The Northwest Escambia Eagles swept four games from the Poarch Warrios on Saturday in Walnut Hill.
Freshmen 21, Poarch 20
Zyonne Wesley scored three touchdowns, and Liam Hatcher added three extra point after attempts for NWE. Wesley tackled Poarch’s Blayze Thomas at the one-yard line and forced the fumble after a 60-yard run. NWE’s Jackson Bridges recovered the fumble. Poarch scored late to make it a one point game and Jackson Simmons and Bridges were on the stop that prevented Poarch’s extra point and avoided a tie game.
Sophomores 32, Poarch 0
Juniors 39, Poarch 0
Jayden Jackson scored three touchdowns, including one he stripped from a Poarch Player. Jaheem Durant (pictured left) ran for a NWE touchdown, and he also intercepted a Poarch pass and ran it in from 60 plus yards out for a TD. Jaden Cunningham scored touchdown, scored on three extra point attempts and ran for more than 85 yards. The NWE Junior’s defense only gave up one down during the entire game.
Seniors 36, Poarch 19
Seth Killam complete 7 of 11 passes for over 100 yards, two touchdown passes to Tanner Deese and also added a rushing touchdown for Northwest Escambia. Keaton Solmonson had over 100 yards rushing and a touchdown, Trent Kite had 100 plus yards rushing, and Aunterio Minor racked up almost 50 yards rushing and scored a touchdown. Minor also recorded a big defensive play with multiple tackles for a loss. Killam was also 3-5 on field goals.
Pictured top: Aiden Broadhead gains yardage for the Sophomores. Pictured inset: Jaheem Durant ran for a NWE Juniors touchdown. Pictured below: Travis Scott (#5) brings down a Poarch Warrior for the Sophomores. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
