Softball: Pine Forest Beats Baker
February 5, 2013
Pine Forest beat Baker 2-1 Monday night in George Moore’s debut as the Lady Eagle’s head coach.
Baker was leading 1-0 going into the top of the seventh inning after scoring on a passed ball in the fourth, when senior Miranda Kelley walked on a full count to lead off the inning. She didn’t hesitate and went to second during some confusion on the count. The home plate umpire had the count becoming full when it in fact was ball four.
Senior Dajah Gogue ran for Kelley, and junior Rachel Witbracht laid down a perfect sacrifice bunt to move Gogue to third with one out. After fouling off the first pitch, senior Brittney Ward put down a bunt on a suicide squeeze to score Gogue and tie the game 1-1. Ward went to second on the play.
Jordyn Pulliam, the only freshman on the varsity team, delivered a single to right-center field that scored Ward with the winning run.
Senior Rachel Munoz, pitching her first game for Pine Forest, allowed just three hits in seven innings. She walked only three and while she didn’t strike out a batter, Munoz let her defense do the work. The Lady Eagles didn’t commit an error.
Ward finished 2-for-2 with a walk, a run and an RBI. Rebecca Rudd also singled for Pine Forest, which plays host to Choctawhatchee at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
The Pine Forest junior varsity also beat Baker, rallying from 3-0 and 4-3 deficits to pull out a 7-4 victory. Freshman Mikaylah Taylor earned her first high school victory, tossing a complete game.
Northview Diamond Club To Hold Softball Tourney
February 4, 2013
The Northview High School Diamond Club will hold a softball tournament later this month.
The coed tournament will be held February 16 at the Northwest Escambia ballpark. The entry fee is $300 per team. Three females must play at all times.
To register, call Amy Holland at (850) 516-8400. Proceeds benefit the Northview High School baseball team.
Jay Royals Cheerleaders Place Fourth In The State
February 4, 2013
The Jay High School Competitive Cheer Squad took fourth place in the state over the weekend.
In their second year,the Jay squad was among 50 that competed in four regions during the last month, with 27 teams advancing to the state series in the 1A Small, Non-Tumbling division. After the semis, the top seven teams — including Jay — advanced to the finals in Kissimmee.
Jay is one of the smallest schools in the state with a competitive cheer team, and is the only competitive team in Santa Rosa County. The team members are seniors Captain Hannah Roberts (captain) and Sha Kinder; juniors Kayla Flowers (co-captain), Kaitlyn Aguirre, Katy Bodiford, Harley Bradley, Morgin Mitchem, Brook Tegenkamp, and Brittany Tegenkamp; sophomores Brittani Ashworth, Makenzie Bray, Alisha Roberts, and Kendra Wells; freshmen- Leslie Kinder, Alaina Smith and Emily Wright. The girls are coached by Junia Fischer.
Pictured: The Jay Royals Competitive Cheer squad at the FHSAA state finals Saturday in Kissimmee, FL. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Baseball, Softball Registrations Continue At Area Ballparks
February 2, 2013
Baseball and softball registrations across the area are underway. Here’s a look at registration information for Century, Molino Ballpark, Cantonment Ballpark, the First Baptist Church of Cantonment, Pensacola Miracle League and Flomaton Cal Ripkin:
Molino Ballpark
Registration at the Molino Ballpark will be held on Saturdays, February 9 and 16, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the ballpark on Crabbtree Church Road. Wee Ball, T-ball, baseball and softball for ages 3-16. $55 registration fee for the first child. Birth certificate needed at registration. For more information, call (850) 712-6267.
Century Little League
Century Little Leauge will hold registration February 9, 16 and 23 at Roadside Park from noon until 2 p.m., or register at Rhonda’s Hair. Ages 3 and up. First child $50, second sibling $45 and third sibling $40. For more information, call (850) 393-9624 or (850) 259-4390.
Cantonment Spring Registration
Registration will be held every Saturday until February 16 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Cantonment Ballpark. The cost is $80 per child.
For more information email TheCantonmentBaseballClub@gmail.com or visit this Facebook page.
First Baptist Cantonment
The First Baptist Church of Cantonment will hold registration this Saturday, February 9 from ages 4-12 for T-ball through coach pitch. Registration will be at the Grocery Advantage on Highway 29 beginning at 10 a.m., or register at the church office during the week.
The cost is $35 per child. Games begin March 16. There will be no intense practices and no traveling is required. All games are Saturdays only.
Miracle League of Pensacola
Registration for the Miracle League of Pensacola will be held Saturday, February 9 from 9 a.m. until noon at the ballpark on Nine Mile Road.
Registration is $40 for age 4-11; $45 for ages 12-18; $50 for ages 19 or older.
The Miracle League of Pensacola provides physically and mentally challenged individuals a safe and spirited program in which they can hit, run, and catch on a baseball field. MLP offers a unique and memorable opportunity for these exceptional people to experience baseball. Volunteers are welcome.
The season begins Friday, March 15.
Tate Beats Northview
February 2, 2013
The Tate Aggies defeated the Northview Chiefs 78-51 to wrap up the regular season Friday night in Cantonment.
The Chiefs were led by Neino Robinson with 23 and Cameron Newsome with 12. Leading scorers for Tate were Marquis Cass with 25, Daniel Cafalrella with 21, and Travis Walton with 16.
Chiefs Honor Top Female Weightlifters
February 1, 2013
The Northview High School Girls Weightlifting Team recently ended a successful season and recognized several members for their achievements.
Pictured: (L-R) Most Improved Ashley Joiner; Most Valuable Jody Paramore; and Coach’s Award winners Te’Andreia Knight, Ashley Mooney and Hannah Fiellin. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Assistant Coach Ty Wise Headed To Graceville
January 31, 2013
Northview High School assistant coach Ty Wise has accepted the head coach and athletic director position at Graceville High School.
Wise has been on the Northview coaching staff for four years. As offensive coordinator, he led a Chiefs offense that accumulated over 1,000 points during the last two seasons and a Class 1A state championship win this past season.
It’s a move that could have Wise and the Graceville Tigers on the opposite side of the stadium from the Chiefs this upcoming season — both teams are Class 1A Region 1…meaning they could feasibly face each other in the state playoff series.
The move to Graceville, Wise said, was the most difficult decision he has ever had to make in his professional career.
“I met with the players today and explained my desire to be a head coach; I knew it was something that I would eventually pursue,” Wise said Wednesday night. “For my family and professional career, it was the best position for us to move over there.”
But, much like the Northview players chant in the huddle following every football game, Wise said he’ll always be a Chief.
“My time at Northview was amazing. I’ll never be able to forget what we were able to accomplish; I’ll always reflect on the positive,” he said. “I hope Northview will continue to have success. I’ll always be a Chief.”
Wise, who played football for the University of Miami, is scheduled to meet with the Graceville Tigers players today and expects to make the official move to Graceville before Spring practices begin.
At Graceville, Wise replaces March Beach who went 8-3 with a district title in 2012. Beach accepted the head coaching job at Marianna High School.
Pictured top: Northview assistant coach Ty Wise celebrates a state championship win for the Chiefs last December in Orlando’s Citrus Bowl. Pictured below: Wise plans out plays on the sidelines of a Chiefs game in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Boys Take Two From WS Neal
January 30, 2013
The Northview Chiefs took two from W.S. Neal Eagles Tuesday in boys basketball in East Brewton.
Northview 79, WS Neal 41
In varsity action, Northview beat WS Neal 79-41. Leading scorers for the Chiefs were Neino Robinson with 34, Cameron Newsome with 13, Laderious Franklin with 8 and Shane Bushaw with 8. With the win, Northview improved to 12-6 on the season.
Northview 50, WS Neal 27 (JV)
In junior varsity action, Northview beat WS Neal 50-27. Leading scorers for the Chiefs were Tydre Bradley with 16, Keondrae Lett with 13 and Nick Lambert with 11. The JV Chiefs improved to 6-2 on the season.
Both teams wrap up regular season play Friday at Tate. The junior varsity game tips off at 5:30, and the varsity plays at 7:00.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Release 2013 Baseball Schedules
January 29, 2013
The Tate Aggies have released their 2013 baseball schedules for the varsity, junior varsity and 9th grade teams.
Tate Pitcher Riley Hodge Signs With Tallahasee Community College
January 28, 2013
Tate High pitcher Riley Hodge has signed a scholarship to play for Tallahassee Community College next season. Hodge compiled a 5-1 record last year while posting a 1.06 ERA.
Pictured above are: TCC Head Coach Angelo Nicolosi, Riley Hodge, (back row) mother Robbie Hodge, father Wayne Hodge and Tate Head Coach Greg Blackmon. Pictured below: Hodge and his Aggies teammates. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
