Playoff Football Finals
November 17, 2012
Here are final football scores from around the North Escambia area Friday night:
FLORIDA
- Northview 57, Cottondale 6 [Read more, photos...]
- Freeport 26 Graceville 21
- Tallahassee Godby 28, West Florida 10
- Catholic 22, Jacksonville Trinity Christian 21
- Crawfordville Wakulla 42, Gulf Breeze 19
- Navarre 30, Pace 10
- Milton 38, Niceville 31 OT
ALABAMA
- Midfield 22, TR Miller 20
- Fayette 34, WS NEal 6
Northview, Ernest Ward Cross Country Team Members Honored
November 16, 2012
Northview High School held their annual cross country banquet Thursday night, along with the cross country team from Ernest Ward Middle School.
Award winners included:
Northview High School
- Most Valuable Runner (MVR) Female: Georgia Goetter
- Most Valuable Runner (MVR) Male: Isaac McGahan
- Most Improved Female: Moriah McGahan
- Most Improved Male: Gavin Coon
- Jim Ross Memorial Award: Aaron Raush
- Junmi Ross Award: Ashley Joiner
- Coaches’ Award: Jazzlyn Franklin
Scroll down the page for award winner photos.
Pictured top: The Ernest Ward Middle School cross county team. Pictured below: The Northview High School cross country team.
Pictured above: Most Valuable Runner (MVR) winners Georgia Goetter and Isaac McGahan.
Pictured above: Coaches’ Award winner Jazzlyn Franklin; Jumni Ross Ward winner Ashley Joiner and Jim Ross Memorial Award winner Aaron Raush.
Pictured above: Receiving their first year Letters in cross county were Zachary Calloway, Bethany Reynolds, Moriah McGahan and Gavin Coon.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
HS Football: Round 1 Playoff Brackets
November 15, 2012
Friday night is round one of the FHSAA playoffs. He is Friday night’s 1A bracket and how the teams faired last week:
(All kickoff times are 7:30 p.m. local)
Region 1
District 1 Champ 7-3 Northview lost to Class 5A 10-0 West Florida 41-28
Will play at home against
District 2 Runner-up 4-6 Cottondale lost to 8-2 Bozeman 48-22
District 2 Champ 8-2 Graceville beat 4-6 Chipley 42-41
Will play at home against
District 1 Runner-up 5-5 Freeport beat FHSAA Independent 2-8 Rocky Bayou Christian 40-21
Region 2
District 3 Champ 8-2 Holmes County lost to Class 4A 7-3 Marianna 35-0
Will play at home against
District 4 Runner-up 6-4 Blountstown lost to 8-2 Lafayette 16-7
District 4 Champ 8-2 Liberty County idle
Will play at home against
District 3 Runner-up 8-2 Bozeman beat 4-6 Cottondale 48-22
Region 3
District 5 Champ 8-2 Lafayette beat 6-4 Blountstown 16-6
Will play at home against
District 6 Runner-up 7-3 Hilliard beat Class 2A 4-6 Eagle’s View Academy 21-12
District 6 Champ 10-0 Trenton beat 5-5 Chiefland 26-14
Will play at home against
District 5 Runner-up 3-7 Jefferson County beat Class 2A 5-4 North Florida Christian 26-21
Region 4
District 7 Champ 10-0 Union County idle
Will play at home against
District 8 Runner-up 5-4 Crescent City idle
District 8 Champ 4-6 Wildwood beat FHSAA Independent 0-8 Montverde Academy 41-0
Will play at home against
District 7 Runner-up 7-3 Newberry idle
Perdido Gators Win Troy Tournament
November 15, 2012
The Perdido Gators 16U/High School Softball Exposure Team traveled to Troy recently winning a Troy University softball team camp/tournament. The Gators were undefeated throughout the Spookfest Tournament, including a game against an area community college.
The Perdido Gators 16U Exposure Team consists of girls from area schools including Northview, Jay, Tate, West Florida Tech, Pensacola Christian, Gulf Breeze and Navarre.
Members of the Perdido Gators 16U Exposure Team are (front L-R) Sara Spears, Lauren Brennan, Kristin Gunter, & Michaela Stewart, (back) Callan Taylor, Sydney Ezelle, Ali Cutaio, Mallory Ryan and Angel LathanC oaches are Jeff Cutaio, Greg Spears, Eddie Ryan and Tracy Ezell. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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