Extreme Sports: Local Athlete Competes In Spartan Race
November 14, 2012
Most athletes welcome a good challenge, but sometimes hardcore athletes want to go a little more extreme.
Jay High School junior Eddie Agrait recently competed in the Gulf Coast Spartan Sprint Race in Perkinston, Mississippi. Considered one of the toughest of all organized obstacle race courses, Agrait finished in the top one percent of competitors for his age and gender. Beating over 2,300 other athletes it was a learning experience for him.
“The first Spartan race helped me learn how to train to compete in these kinds of races. I wanted to do more than a race. I wanted to do something that would test my strength and speed,” Agrait said after the event.
Spartan Races are coordinated by parent company Peak Races throughout the U.S. other countries. Spartan Races are designed by the military. Participants confront obstacles ranging from extreme to absurd that gain their inspiration from different sources such as Navy Seal training and American Gladiators. ESPN describes the Spartan Race as “a true test of will”.
Agrait hopes to compete in future Spartan Races throughout the country and develop his overall athletic skills in strength, power, speed, and endurance.
NWE Football Players, Cheerleaders Celebrate Season
November 14, 2012
The Northwest Escambia football teams and cheerleaders were recently honored at their annual banquet.
The 9-10 year olds NWE Mites team (pictured bottom) will travel to Bellview Saturday to play East Pensacola in round one of the playoffs.
Pictured top: The 2012 NWE football players and cheerleaders with their trophies. Pictured below: The NWE Mini Mites team (front, L-R) Jace Gifford, Kaden Dove, Jacob Lee, (back) Aiden Broadhead, Luke Bridges, Tanner Boone, Jaxon Singleton, AJ Hasty and Travis Nelson. Mini Mites not pictured: John Michael Ward, Cole Horning, Layden Grant and Josh Burkett. Pictured bottom: Members of the NWE Mites are (front, L-R) Jacob Findley, Josh Wilson, Kenaundre Richardson, Dillon Grant, Trent Kite, Michael Merchant, Trent Peebles, Ben Wilson, Cody Edwards, (second row) Tripp Gipson, Tyler Kite, Wyatt Windham, Josh Merchant, Jayson Helton, Jason Fayard, Adam Aliff, Ian Gifford, Johnny Windham, (back) Assistant Coach Danny Fuller, Assistant Coach Ronnie Merchant, and Head Coach Josh Edwards. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
HS Football: Final District Standings, Playoff Pairings
November 12, 2012
Here is a look at the final district standings for the 2012 high school football season and schedules for the first round of the playoffs.
Cross Country: Jay Lady Royals Headed To State, Boys Place 12th
November 11, 2012
The Jay Lady Royals cross country team is state bound after a number four showing at the Region 1-1A meet Saturday in Tallahassee.
The Royals were the only public school from the regional that advanced to state with a 4th out of 13 team finish. Two Jay runners also advanced not only as part of the team, but also as individuals. Sophomore Jessica Thornton placed 5th overall with a time of 20:28. Eighth grader Jorja Agrait placed 13th overall with a time of 21:10.
The Jay boys team did not fair as well overall, finishing 12th out of 15 teams. but improving their 1A District 1 standings to 2nd behind PCA. Sophomore Micah Kemp was the lead runner for Jay as he advances to the State meet for the Royals. Kemp finished 13th overall with a time of 17:26 for his fourth trip to state.
The state finals will be held next Saturday, November 17 at the Apalachee State Park in Tallahassee.
GIRLS RESULTS
Including Jay, Pensacola Christian, Central
5 — Thornton, Jessica, Jay 20:29.0
9 — Cochran, Lauren, Pensacola Christian 20:58.2
13 — Agrait, Jorja, Jay 21:10.4
23 — Jacobs, Sarah, Pensacola Christian 22:00.0
25 — Brown, Savannah, Jay 22:14.4
35 — Thornton, Jenna, Jay 22:53.7
38 — Smith, Cecilia, Central 23:09.52
41 — Henderson, Megan, Pensacola Christian 23:15.5
46 — Bradley, Brandi, Central (Milton) 23:36.1
48 — Gilliard, Camryn, Central (Milton) 23:43.2
59 — Mitchem, Alexis, Jay 25:02.8
60 — Gagnon, Mikayla, Pensacola Christian 25:05.6
61 — Weekes, Kendra, Jay 25:07.2
67 — Smith, Monica, Pensacola Christian 25:36.2
69 — Hopkins, Beth, Central (Milton) 25:55.5
70 — Waters, Erica, Central (Milton) 25:56.6
71 — Free, Danielle, Jay 26:00.3
73 — Fuller, Kennedy, Central (Milton) 26:08.6
75 — Brock, Ann, Pensacola Christian 26:31.1
77 — Barnhart, Esther, Pensacola Christian 26:47.7
78 — Morrow, Allaina, Central (Milton) 26:50.3
BOYS RESULTS
Including Jay, Pensacola Christian, Central
6 — Balentine, Joshua, Pensacola Christian 17:06.7
8 — Carlson, Jeremy, Pensacola Christian 17:18.0
13 — Kemp, Micah, Jay 17:26.5
17 — Jekel, Justin, Pensacola Christian 17:36.5
28 — Johnson, Kody, Pensacola Christian 18:29.4
35 — Posey, Daniel, Pensacola Christian 18:54.2
43 — Peterson, Christop, Pensacola Christian 19:05.6
52 — Fuller, Kyle, Central (Milton) 19:33.7
53 — Wolfe, Cody, Jay 19:34.4
60 — Foley, Mark, Jay 20:04.4
82 — Givens, Morgan, Central (Milton) 21:17.5
89 — Price, Garrett, Central (Milton) 21:53.4
95 — Belanger, Ervin, Jay 22:55.4
101 — Gonzalez, Austin, Jay 24:12.8
103 — Peirce, Garrett, Central (Milton) 24:58.2
104 — Harris, Cole, Central (Milton) 24:59.7
105 — Goodson, Noah, Jay 28:39.5
West Florida Downs Northview
November 10, 2012
Two state championship hopefuls met Friday night in Bratt, with the Northview Chiefs, ranked No. 4 in the state in 1A, more than holding their own against a much larger West Florida, ranked No. 4 in Florida in 5A. In the end, the Jaguars prevailed, 41-28.
“We had a couple of early turnovers that really hurt us,” said Northview head coach Sid Wheatley. “But basically from that point on basically every time we scored with good ball control, running the clock offense.”
“Two good football teams played tonight,” Wheatley said after the loss. “I thought out kids fought hard tonight.”
Click here for a photo gallery. (Cheerleader and dance team photos will be published Sunday, along with Northview Senior Night pictures. Band photos will be published Monday.)
The Jags took an early 7-0 lead with 9:53 to go in the first on a one-yard run from Joey Baker. Northview tied it up in with 7:41 in the second on a three yard touchdown run from La’Mikal Kyles, 7-7. Baker added another touchdown run with 5:29 in the second, and it was 14-7 at the half.
West Florida scored again with 9:31 to go in the third on a 27-yard pass from Baker to Daylan Abrams, 21-7.
But Northview wasn’t going down without a fight. Brannon Freeman scored on a 10-yard touchdown run for the Chiefs, 21-14 with 7:07 in the third. About five minutes later, a two-yard touchdown from Kyles tied it up 21-21.
West Florida pulled ahead less than a minute later with a 46-yard touchdown from Chris Mitchell on a pass from Baker, 28-21 headed into the fourth quarter.
In the fourth, Kyles scored again on a two yard run with 10:08 to go, 28-28. West Florida scored again on a one-yard run from Baker and a 23-yard run by AJ McMillion for a 41-28 final.
Kyles had 161 yards and three touchdowns for the Chiefs.
Both teams head into round one of the state playoffs next week. The Northview Chiefs, District 1-1A champions, will be at home against District 2-1A runner-up Cottondale. West Florida (10-0), the District 1-5A champs, will host District 2-5A runner-up Tallahassee Godby.
“I know Cottondale has some good athletes that are going to come over here and play real hard. So we are going to go work early Monday morning and go full blast on Cottondale,” Wheatley said. “We will be fully focused on Cottondale next week.”
Click here for a photo gallery. (Band, cheerleader and dance team photos will be published Sunday, along with Northview Senior Night pictures.)
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Prep Football Scores
November 10, 2012
Here is a look at Friday night’s area prep football final scores.
FLORIDA
- West Florida 41, Northview 28 [Read more, photos...]
- Jay 50, Munroe 22 [Read more, photos...]
- Catholic 41, Washington 3
- Navarre 28, Gulf Breeze 14
- Wakulla 24, Escambia 8
- Open — Tate, Pace, PHS, Milton
ALABAMA PLAYOFFS
- T.R. Miller 55 Abbeville 20
- W.S. Neal 66 Slocomb 24
Jay Ends Season With 50-22 Win Over Munroe
November 10, 2012
The Jay Royals ended their season on a high note Friday night, beating the Munroe Bobcats of Quincy 50-22.
For the Royals, Brandon Cross had touchdowns of 25 and a yard, while Brandon Boutwell had couple of TD’s including a four-yarder.. Hunter Dillashaw also had a couple of touchdowns, one 50-yard kickoff return and one an 80-yard punt return. Ricky Cofield also had a Royal touchdown, a 59-yarder early in the first quarter.
The Royals ended the season at 4-6.
Photos by Michele Gibbs for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
5K Runs/Walks Saturday Morning in Atmore, And At Perdido Landfill
November 9, 2012
Saturday morning, there will be 5K run, bike or walk in Atmore, and the annual Dump Dash and Trash-a-Thon will be held in Cantonment.
Atmore Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk/Bike
The Atmore Community Hospital Relay for Life team will hold a 5K run, walk or bicycle on Saturday at 8 a.m. beginning at the back of the hospital near the helicopter pad. Register prior to the race — $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and up, ages 9 and under are free.
Dump Dash and Trash-a-Thon
Escambia County Solid Waste Management Division is hosting the Perdido Landfill’s “Dump Dash” Saturday morning at 13009 Beulah Road in Cantonment. The Dump Dash will consist of a 5K walk/run, a Trash-a-Thon, food and activities for the whole family. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. and the Trash-a-Thon begins at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Escambia County.
The Trash-a-Thon consists of an obstacle course assembled for child participants. Free food and drinks will be served, as well as a nature walk and bounce houses. Prizes will be offered for runners, best male and female walkers, fastest teams and fastest overall male and females.
Registration is Saturday morning prior to the events.
NWE Mites Playoff Bound
November 9, 2012
The Northwest Escambia Mites are playoff bound. Their first playoff game will be Saturday, November 17 against East Pensacola with game time and location to be announced.Members of the NWE Mites are (front, L-R) Jacob Findley, Josh Wilson, Kenaundre Richardson, Dillon Grant, Trent Kite, Michael Merchant, Trent Peebles, Ben Wilson, Cody Edwards, (second row) Tripp Gipson, Tyler Kite, Wyatt Windham, Josh Merchant, Jayson Helton, Jason Fayard, Adam Aliff, Ian Gifford, Johnny Windham, (back) Assistant Coach Danny Fuller, Assistant Coach Ronnie Merchant, and Head Coach Josh Edwards. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview, West Florida, Catholic Compete In 1-2A Cross Country Districts
November 8, 2012
Area schools Northview, West Florida and Pensacola Catholic recently took part in the 1-2A cross county districts in Panama City, with the West Florida Jags taking both the boys and girls runs.
The top 13 finishers from each division advance to the regional competition this weekend in Tallahassee.
Overall team and local individual results were as follows:
GIRLS
- West Florida – 33
- Pensacola Catholic – 54
- Arnold -98
- South Walton – 109
- Rutherford – 113
- Northview – 119
- Bay – 194
3 – Nesbitt, Raleigh, West Florida 20:34.0
4 – Campion, Natalie, Pensacola Catholic 20:40.0
5 – Farr, Rebecca, Pensacola Catholic 20:59.0
6 – Roberts, Kaysi, West Florida 21:06.0
7 – Sanchez, Charlene, West Florida 21:58.0
8 – Sortino, Jordan, West Florida 22:09.0
9 – Wiley, Miranda, West Florida 22:10.0
12 – Lockridge, Kaitlin, Pensacola Catholic 22:40.0
13 – Endacott, Gabrielle, Pensacola Catholic 22:41.0
14 – Arthur, Lynn, West Florida 22:55.0
17 – Moore, Hanna, West Florida 23:42.0
18 – Goetter, Georgia, Northview 23:59.0
20 – Gibson, Dale, Pensacola Catholic 24:32.0
21 – Ehlers, Elizabeth, Pensacola Catholic 24:51.0
22 – Chope, Emma, Pensacola Catholic 25:02.0
23 – Joiner, Ashley, Northview 25:10.0
25 – Davis, Zacarra, Northview 25:17.0
26 – McGahan, Moriah, Northview 25:22.0
27 – Franklin, Jazzlyn, Northview 25:23.0
38 – Reynolds, Bethany , Northview 28:07.0
43 – Solchenberger, Mason , Northview 29:38.6
BOYS
- West Florida – 27
- Pensacola Catholic – 43
- South Walton – 93
- Arnold – 94
- Rutherford – 116
- Bay – 167
- Northview 176
1 – Clark, Alec, West Florida 16:57.0
2 – Remich, Michael, Pensacola Catholic 17:06.0
3 – Chope, John, Pensacola Catholic 17:32.0
4 – Sortino, Mark, West Florida 17:47.0
6 – Wakefield, Dylan, West Florida 18:40.0
7 – Diamond, Garrett, West Florida 18:44.0
9 – Wright, David, West Florida 18:47.0
10 – Byrd, Aaron, Pensacola Catholic 18:49.0
14 – McGahan, Isaac, Northview 19:33.0
15 – Mongeau, David, Pensacola Catholic 19:37.0
16 – Bullock, Alexander, West Florida 19:50.0
17 – Gaines, Carson, West Florida 20:02.0
31 – Marcille, Henry, Pensacola Catholic 21:32.0
39 – Borelli, Joshua, Northview 23:03.0
40 – Coon, Gavin, Northview 24:00.0
44 – Calloway, Zachary, Northview 26:44.0
46 – Rausch, Aaron, Northview 30:06.0
Photos by Candy McGahan for NorthEscambia.com.