Chiefs Set Two School Records In Baker Track Meet
March 5, 2013
Two school records were broken as the Northview High School track and field team took part in the first competition of the season at the Baker High School Track and Field Meet.
Azeen Grissett broke a 5-year old school record as he raced to a 57.99 second place finish in the 400 meters. Cameron Newsome leaped to a height of 5- feet 8- inches and broke a 3-year school record in the high jump.
Both the 4×800 meter relay team (Joshua Borelli, Ramsey Gafford, James Ates, Zachary Calloway), and the 4×100 meter relay team (Ty’Dre Bradley, Hunter Sherouse, Cameron Newsome, and Holden Moore) finished in third place. The throwers were led by freshman Austin Whitehead which hurled the shot put 33-feet, 11 inches.
Standout performances for the Chiefs were seen in the 100 meter race, where junior Holden Moore ran 11.78 seconds, Azeen Grissett in 12.25 seconds, Keondrae Lett in 12.46 and Ty’Dre Bradley in 13.68 seconds.
“I’m extremely proud to see two school records broken at the first track meet of the season,” said Aaron Thompson, head boys track coach. “I’m looking forward to the district championships next month, and having athletes qualify for the regional championships and compete in Jacksonville.”
On the girls side, Northview had a strong showing in the 100 meters by Hannah Fiellin, and Johna Carter. In the 100 meter hurdles, Tierra Floyd posted the fastest time for the Northview Chiefs as teammate Ashley Joiner finished right behind her. The Lady Chiefs captured a top 3 finish in the 4×800 meter relay, and also finished strong in the 4×100 meter relay which was anchored by Tierra Floyd.
The Northview Chiefs will compete next their next track meet of the season this afternoon at Jay High School.
Pictured top: Dy’Shun White competes in the 100 meter hurdles for the Chiefs. Pictured inset: Travell McWilliams in the high jump for Northview at a recent track and filed meet in Baker. Photos by Zach Johnson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Subway All-Star Basketball Game Is Friday
March 5, 2013
The Pensacola Sports Association has announce the rosters for the Subway High School All-Star Basketball Game Friday night, March 8 at Pensacola State College.
The game starts at 6 p.m. for the girls, 8 p.m. for the boys and will include seniors from Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties.
The coaching staff for the Boys West Team, which includes all Escambia County high schools, will be led by the head coach from Tate High School, Clyde Abney. Chris Godwin, the head coach for Pine Forest High School, will coach the Girls West Team. Coaches from the other county high schools will assist Abney and Godwin with their game plans. The East Girls from Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties, will be coached by Kenneth Hughes from Pace High School. The boys coach for the East team will be Ken Meisner from Crestview High School. Both coaches will be assisted by the other head coaches from the two-county area high schools.
Tickets to the game are $8 and $6 with a canned good donation. The PSA is teaming with Manna Food Bank for a canned good drive and encouraging everyone to help families by bringing a canned good item. D
Game Rosters Are as Follows (North Escambia schools in bold):
West Team Boys: David Weathers, Deron Moreno, Auston Powell, and Roderick Carmichael from Pensacola High, Joe Wachob from East Hill, Grover Brown Jr., Kevontarious Williams, and Javon Williams from Washington, Maquis Cathings from Escambia, Devin Miller from West Florida, Trent Hershberges from Pensacola Christian, Shamar Johnson, Charlie Wilson, Damarcus Glover, Damarion Boggan, and Zanavion Williams from Pine Forest, Dyshun White, and Laderious Franklin from Northview, and Travis Walton from Tate .
West Team Girls: Jereaka Ephfrom, and Kierra Williams from West Florida, Jayla King, Tia Sanders, Jasmine McCants, and Latonya Miller from Pine Forest, Ali O’Brien, Alex Loomis, and Jardae Ward from Tate, Chelsey Gibson, and D’Arcy Draper from Pensacola High, Tijuana Weatherspoon, and Kim Bethea from Escambia, Shaquanna Jones, and Morgan Payne from Northview, and Phaedra Harris from Catholic.
East Team Boys: Isaiah Jones, Demichael McQueen, and David Tober from Milton, Jonathan Buckelew, Clay Hancock, and Roman Domofro from Crestview, Jean Quinones, and Rasheed Williams from Navarre, Tommy Calloway from Laurel Hill, Michael Hawkins, and Dylan Williams from Choctawhatchee, Garrett Sanders from Baker, Nicholas Haynes, Connor Ellis, and Brandon Mosley from Niceville, Tyrone Culbreth, and McKinnely Stephens from Fort Walton Beach, Nick Bookout, and Randy Halpin from Gulf Breeze, and Brice Moore from Pace.
East Team Girls: Rachel Moorer, Mckenzie Ervin, Mckenzie Wheelus, and Mckenna Wyrosdick from Pace, Elizabeth Hoehn, Nanci Suarez, and Haydn Ilano from Gulf Breeze, Brittany Salter from Fort Walton Beach, Kerrie York, and Jasmine Horne from Crestview, Jessica Reyes, and Lydiah Brunet from Navarre, Cassidy Anderson, Bethany Chestnut, and Sarah Hudson from Baker, Lauren Day, and Caneisaya Matthews from Choctawhatchee, Dani Douglas, and Amanda Demma from Niceville, and Natalie Jernigan from Central.
Photos: Northview Baseball Clinic
March 3, 2013
The Northview Chiefs baseball team held a training camp Saturday. From pitching to catching, the camp focused on the basics of improving play for machine pitch through senior league players.
Under the supervision and direction of Northview’s Head Coach Marty Lister, players were taught the necessary skills to become a better player. All aspects of the games were covered such as, base running, stealing bases, pick-off moves for both pitchers and catchers, batting and throwing.
All camp participants received one-on-one instruction from the Northview players.
Pictured: A Northview Chiefs baseball camp Saturday morning in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
No-Hitter For Jay Baseball; Mercy Rule Softball Win For Northview, Loss For Jay Royals (With Gallery)
March 2, 2013
Friday night was good to the Northview Lady Chiefs as their winning streak continued, and to the Jay Royals with a no-hitter mercy win over Chipley.
Northview 10, Freeport 0
Misty Doran pitched a no hitter as the Northview Lady Chiefs beat Freeport Friday night in Bratt 10-0 in a game that ended in the sixth inning due to the 10-run mercy rule. With the win, the Lady Chiefs improved their perfect season record to 5-0. The Lady Chiefs will be in action again on Tuesday as they host Flomaton. First pitch for the JV will be at 4:00, and the varsity plays at 6:00.
For a Northview versus Freeport photo gallery, click here.
Jay 13, Chipley 0
The Jay Royals beat Chipley 13-0 Friday night in a mercy rule win. Jay pitcher Dalton Edwards tossed a no-hitter for the Royals on the road at Chipley. The Royals will be in action gainst Monday at Century. The JV plays at 4:30 and the varsity takes the mound at 6 p.m.
Baker 10, Jay 0
In softball action, the Baker Gators defeated the Jay Royals 10-0 Friday night in Jay. The Lady Royals will host Holmes County next Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Pictured top: Northview beat Freeport 10-0 Friday night in Bratt. Pictured inset: Mistry Doran crosses home plate for Northview. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview To Hold Baseball Camp Today
March 2, 2013
The Northview Chiefs will hold a Baseball Camp today.
The camp is open to all machine pitch through senior league players wanting to sharpen their baseball skills. Players can get valuable, specialized training from the Northview
Chief’s Varsity Baseball Team.
Under the supervision and direction of Northview’s Head Coach Marty Lister, players will be taught the necessary skills to become a better player. All aspects of the games will be covered such as, base running, stealing bases, pick-off moves for both pitchers and catchers, batting and throwing.
All camp participants will get one-on-one instruction from the Northview players.
The camp, sponsored by the Northview Diamond Club, will be held Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Registration time is 8:30; registration is $20 per player.
Pictured: Last year’s Diamond Club Baseball Camp at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Varsity Beats Freeport; JV Falls
March 1, 2013
The Northview Chiefs hosted Freeport Thursday.
Freeport 3, Northview 1 (JV)
In junior varsity action, the Northview Chiefs fell to Freeport Thursday, 3-1. Brett Weeks pitched a complete game for NHS.The JV Chiefs will be in action Tuesday, March 5 at 4:00 at Escambia Academy in Canoe, Ala.
Northview 9, Freeport 1
The Northview Chiefs beat Freeport 9-1 in varsity action Thursday night in Bratt. Daulton Tullis pitched a complete game, giving up three hits and two walks while striking out eight Freeport batters. Winston Riley went 2 for 3 with a walk and 4 RBI’s. The Chiefs will make the short road trip to Canoe, Ala., to take on Escambia Academy next Tuesday. The first pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.
File photo, click to enlarge.
Jay’s Gillman Signs Softball Scholarship With Jefferson Davis
March 1, 2013
Jay High School’s Brittany Gillman recently signed a softball scholarship with the Jefferson Davis Community College Warhawks of Brewton. She is the daughter of Bobbie Palmer and Tim Gillman, and granddaughter of Dobbie Williamson. She was joined by family members, friends and fellow Lady Royal’s softball players for the signing ceremony. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Softball: Tate Defeats Pine Forest
March 1, 2013
One night after racking up nine hits and 17 runs, the Pine Forest Lady Eagles were “run-ruled” by Tate pitcher Heather Thomason.
Thomason struck out five in a three-inning no-hitter Thursday night as the Aggies beat the Lady Eagles, 15-0, in a District 1-6A game at Tate.
Rachel Dunsford went 2-for-2 with a three-run homer in the second inning, and Jordan Barnett was2-for-2 with four RBI for Tate, which improved to 6-0 in district play. Casey McCrackin had two hits and scored three runs.
Only two Eagles reached base — both on errors. Pine Forest (4-5, 1-2) committed five errors behind Janessa Landas, who fell to 3-2 one night after the Eagles beat Catholic 17-2.
Pine Forest returns to action at 6:30 p.m. Monday when Navarre visits for a district game. Tate plays the Lady Eagles Tuesday night at Pine Forest.
Pine Forest Softball Rocks Catholic
February 28, 2013
One night after getting run-ruled, the Pine Forest softball team turned the tables.
The Lady Eagles pounded nine hits and took advantage of nine walks and three hit batters to beat Catholic, 17-2, on Thursday night at Pine Forest.
Pine Forest, which lost 16-0 at Pace on Tuesday night, improved to 4-4. The Lady Eagles won three games last season.
Against Catholic, Junior Alexis Gardner went 2-for-4 with two doubles off the fence. She also scored twice and drove in a game-high four runs.
Senior Aleecia Ybarra was 1-for-1 with two walks, two RBI, scored four runs and stole four bases. Fellow senior Kellie Payne hit a double off the fence, drove in two runs and scored twice. Tiana Acevedo and Miranda Kelley each scored twice and stole two bases.
Sophomore Brooke Lauter started for Pine Forest and pitched 3.2 innings, allowing just four hits and one walk. Junior Janessa Landas relieved with the bases loaded and two outs in the fourth inning. She struck out the batter on four pitches to end the threat and earn the victory to improve to 3-1 this season.
Ransom Middle Cheerleaders Place 12th In Nation
February 27, 2013
The Ransom Middle School cheerleaders recently competed in the at the UCA National Cheerleading Competition in Orlando.
Participating in the Small Junior High division, the Ransom squad advanced to the finals for the first time since 1997 where they placed 12th in the nation under Coach Heather Wiscombe.
Pictured top: (front, L-R) Savannah Hemby, Taylor Rouchon, Kailey Tucker, Abbey Opalenik, (middle) Coach Heather Wiscombe, Lindsey Jernigan, Tori Kelson, Blessing Kirk, Jolie Wise, Jalynne Whitaker, (back) Taylor Howey, Jami Zettler, Jasmine Crabtree, Cierra Lowry, Hayden Lindsay, Anna Barrow and Alexis Wilson. Pictured below: The Ransom Middle School cheerleaders at the UCA National Cheerleading Competition in Orlando. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
