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.
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