Lady Chiefs Improve To 4-0; NHS JV, Varsity Baseball Beat Freeport
February 27, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs improved to a perfect 4-0 on the young season with an 11-1 defeated of Catholic High School Tuesday in Pensacola. The Lady Chiefs will be in action again Friday as they host Freeport. First pitch for the junior varsity is 4:00, followed by the varsity at 6:00.
In baseball, the JV Chiefs beat Baker 11-3 and the varsity Chiefs downed the Baker Gators 10-0. The Chiefs will host Freeport Thursday, with the JV playing at 4:00 and the varsity at 6:30.
Pictured: Northview’s JV defeated the Baker Gatos Tuesday afternoon in Baker, 11-3. Submitted photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview To Hold Baseball Camp This Saturday
February 25, 2013
The Northview Chiefs will hold a Baseball Camp this Saturday, March 2.
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.
For complete information (including preregistration information), click here (pdf).
Pictured: Last year’s Diamond Club Baseball Camp at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Lady Chiefs Take Two From Baker
February 22, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs continued their winning ways Thursday night with a win over Baker.
The Lady Chiefs beat the Lady Gators on the road in Baker 10-3. With the win, the varsity improves to 3-o overall, 2-0 in the district.
In junior varsity action, the JV Lady Chiefs blanked Baker 12-0.
Northview will be on the road again Friday at Holmes County. The JV takes the mound at 4:00 and the first pitch the varsity will be at 6:00. Both teams will be at home Monday as the Lady Chiefs host the Lady Cougars of Escambia Academy of Canoe, Ala.
Pictured: The Northview Lady Chiefs celebrate a win Thursday night in Baker. Submitted photo by Wayne Holland for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pine Forest Eagles Beat Gulf Breeze
February 21, 2013
One night after being no-hit in Milton, the Pine Forest varsity softball team rattled off eight hits to beat visiting Gulf Breeze, 10-2, on Wednesday night.
Senior captain Kellie Payne delivered the big blow, a monstrous two-run homer in the sixth inning that made the score 9-2. Sophomores Tiana Acevedo and Rebecca Rudd each drove in two runs for the Lady Eagles, who improved to 3-3 on the young season.
Junior Janessa Landas (2-1) allowed just one earned run in seven innings. She scattered six hits and two walks while striking out four.
Pine Forest scored four runs in the second inning. Kelley led off with a single, and the Eagles scored twice thanks to back-to-back hit batsmen and back-to-back walks. Brooke Lauter scored on a wild pitch, and two outs later, Rudd stole home to make it 4-0.
The Dolphins chipped away with a run in the fourth and fifth innings before the Eagles added three in the fifth and three in the sixth.
Rudd stole five bases, scored twice and made two diving catches in center field. Senior Miranda Kelley went 2-for-4, scored twice, drove in a run and stole two bases. Senior Aleecia Ybarra went 1-for-2 with two walks, a run and there stolen bases.
Softball: Pine Forest Downed By Milton
February 20, 2013
The Pine Forest softball team couldn’t get its bats going Tuesday night in Milton as Panthers pitcher Hannah Brake fired a 12-strikeout, no-hitter in an 8-0 victory.
Brake allowed just two baserunners on a walk and an error. Down 2-0, Pine Forest (2-3, 1-1 in District 1-6A) did threaten in the fourth inning as Aleecia Ybarra led off by reaching on an error, then stole second. But Brake stranded Ybarra at second by striking out the next two batters and inducing a groundout to end the inning.
Pine Forest hasn’t scored in its past 11 innings since a first-inning run at Jay on Saturday in an 11-1 loss.
Sophomore pitcher Brooke Lauter gave up seven hits and seven walks but only three earned runs to take the loss.
The Eagles’ junior varsity suffered its second straight loss, 4-3, to the Panthers. Milton rallied from a 3-1 deficit in its final at-bat.
Pine Forest returns to action at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night against visiting Gulf Breeze, followed by a District 1-6A home game against Navarre at 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Flomaton Lady Canes Out Of 2A Title Hunt
February 20, 2013
The Flomaton Lady Hurricanes were defeated 70-36 Tuesday night in the 2A South girls regional at Dothan Civic Center.
Providence Christian (26-3) controlled the game from the beginning, running 14-0 to begin the second half, over Flomaton (24-3).
The game was delayed about 10 minutes in the fourth after the Lady Canes’ Dezeray Wesley dove for pass and laded face-first in the stands. She was place on a backboard and transported by ambulance to a Dothan hospital for evaluation. Further details on her condition were not available Tuesday night.
Flomaton was led by Hannah Fillmore with 18 points, while Wesley contributed 11 before her injury.
Providence Christian will play Elba Friday for the Regional 2A crown.
Pictured: The Flomaton Lady Hurricanes. Submitted file photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Excel Tops Northview In Chiefs’ Season Opener
February 19, 2013
The Northview Chiefs opened their 2013 varsity baseball season with a loss Monday.
The Chiefs lost to Excel 5-4 at W.S. Neal. Northview will be in action again Friday night at 6 p.m. against Opp at W.S. Neal. Northview will play their first home game of the season this Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. in Bratt as the Chiefs host Pensacola High.
Pictured: Northview takes on Excel Monday in East Brewton. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pine Forest Cooled Off By Jay
February 17, 2013
The Pine Forest softball team couldn’t get anything going Saturday, as the pitching of Jay junior Sydney Lowery and the cold, windy weather cooled off the Lady Eagles’ bats in an 11-1 victory.
Lowery, who pitched Jay to the state championship game last season, struck out 11 and allowed just four hits and two walks.
Pine Forest (2-2) actually jumped out quickly, as Rebecca Rudd and Aleecia Ybarra singled to open the game. After back-to-back strikeouts, Kellie Payne singled to right field to drive in Rudd and give the Lady Eagles the early lead. But Pine Forest got only one more hit off Lowery — a fifth-inning single by Rudd.
Jay (1-1) tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a couple of errors, then added three in the third and fourth innings before finishing the game with four in the fifth.
Sophomore Brooke Lauter took the loss in her first varsity start. The lefty allowed 10 hits and four walks but only six earned runs as her defense committed four errors.
The Pine Forest junior varsity (3-1) suffered its first loss, 5-4, earlier in the day.
Softball Wins For Tate, Pine Forest, Northview; WFHS Downs Tate In Baseball
February 16, 2013
Here is a look at baseball and softball results from around the area Friday night:
SOFTBALL
Tate 12, Navarre 4
The Tate Lady Aggies soundly defeated Navarre Friday night in Navarre, 12-4. The Lady Aggies will be on the road Thursday, February 21 against Pace and Tuesday, February 26 against Milton. The Lady Aggies will host Pine Forest on February 28.
Pine Forest 9, Washington 3
The Lady Eagles of Pine Forest High School beat Washington Friday night, 9-3. The Lady Eagles will travel to Jay on Saturday. The freshmen take the mound at 2 p.m. followed by the JV at 4 p.m. and the varsity at 6 p.m.
Northview 4, Chipley 3
The Northview Lady Chiefs opened district play with a 4-3 win over Chipley Friday night in Chipley. The Lady Chiefs will be on the road Thursday, February 21 at Baker; and Friday, February 22 at Holmes County. The next home game for the Northview Lady Chiefs will be Monday, February 25 as they host Escambia Academy in Bratt.
BASEBALL
West Florida 1, Tate 0
The West Florida Jaguars slipped past the Tate Aggies Friday night 1-0. The Aggies will host Navarre on Thursday, February 21 and travel to Washington on February 22. West Florida will head to Gulf Breeze on Tuesday, February 21 before hosting Panama City Rutherford on Friday, February 24.
Lady Chiefs Open Season With Win Over Pensacola Catholic
February 15, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs opened their season with a 11-1 win over Pensacola Catholic High School Thursday evening in Bratt.
The varsity and junior varsity Lady Chiefs will hit the road for their next three games — Friday, February 15 at Chipley; Thursday, February 21 at Baker; and Friday, February 22 at Holmes County. The next home game for the Northview Lady Chiefs will be Monday, February 25 as they host Escambia Academy in Bratt.
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Pictured top: The Northview Lady Chiefs beat Catholic 11-1 Thursday evening in Bratt. Pictured inset: Pitcher Misty Doran, a Wallace State Community College commitment, took the mound for the Chiefs. Pictured below. Angel Lathen for the Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
