New Perdido Gators 16U Team Wins Battle On The Bay
September 20, 2012
The Perdido Gators 14U Softball travel team recently held tryouts for their new 16U/High School Softball Exposure Team. The new Perdido Gators 16U Exposure Team consists of girls from area schools including Northview, Jay, Tate, West Florida Tech, Pensacola Christian, Gulf Breeze and Navarre.
The new Perdido Gators competed in their first tournament this past weekend in Daphne, Ala. The Gators were undefeated throughout bracket play in the “Battle on the Bay” Tournament, bringing home the championship trophy. With the win, the Gators back to back “Battle on the Bay” Champions.
The Gators will be heading to Gulf Shores this weekend to play in the Gold Diamond Gulf Shores Exposure Tournament, and the will take part in the Troy Exposure Tournament later in October.
Members of the Perdido Gators 16U Exposure Team are (front L-R) Sydney Ezelle, Ali Cutaio, Michaela Stewart, Lauren Brennan, (back) Sara Spears, Angel Lathan, Casey McCrackin, Callan Taylor, Tori Perkins, Mallory Ryan and Kristin Gunter. Coaches (not pictured) are Mike Haveard, Eddie Ryan, Tracy Ezelle and and Jeff Cutaio. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Volleyball: Tate Aggies Beat The Milton Panthers Times Three
September 19, 2012
The Tate Aggies defeated the Milton Panthers in high school volleyball action Tuesday.
The Tate freshmen defeated Milton in two games, and the Tate junior varsity also downed Milton.
In varsity action, Tate defeated the Milton Panthers in four games, 24-26, 25-19, 25-18, 25-19. For the Lady Aggies, Shani Conoly had 11 kills and nine blocks; Brooke White added five aces, eight kills and two blocks, Lexi Windham had 11 digs, three kills and two blocks; and Jordan Barnett contributed 11 digs and two acres.
Photos by Hope Bonucchi for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cross Country: Jay, PCA, Northview, Ernest Ward, Central
September 19, 2012
Pensacola Christian and Jay High were the top winners at a cross country meet held Tuesday afternoon at the Jay City Park.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Results were as follows:
TOP BOYS TEAMS
- Pensacola Christian, 20 points
- Jay, 64 points
- Central, 72 points
- Northview, 89 points
- Ernest Ward Middle, 136 points
TOP GIRLS TEAMS
- Jay, 24 points
- Pensacola Christian, 44 points
- Central, 61 points
- Northview, 86 points
- Ernest Ward Middle, 148 points
TOP BOYS
- Micah Kemp , Jay – 17:43
- Joshua Balentine , PCA – 17:55
- Justin Jexel , PCA – 18:17
- Jeremy Carlson , PCA – 18:20
- Kody Johnson , PCA – 18:58
- Daniel Posey , PCA – 19:31
- Chris Peterson , PCA – 19:32
- Hunter Stewart , PCA – 19:34
- Cody Wolfe , Jay – 20:06
- Isaac McGahan , Northview – 20:25
- Kyle Fuller , Central – 20:28
- Mark Foley , Jay – 21:31
- Josh Strength , Central – 21:46
- Nick Lambert , Northview – 22:35
- Keifer Boyett , Central – 22:41
- Morgan Givens , Central – 23:24
- Nick Pooley , Central – 23:39
- Heath Sheldt , Ernest Ward – 23:40
- Nathan Barnes , Northview – 23:41
- Joey Belanger , Jay – 23:47
- Joshua Borelli , Northview – 23:48
- Noah Goodson , Jay – 24:54:00
- Garrett Price , Central – 25:03
- Lee Henning , Central – 25:50
- Eli Harbison , Northview – 27:19
- Zachary Calloway , Northview – 28:09
- Austin Gonzalez , Jay – 29:44
- Logan Purvis , Ernest Ward – 30:09
- Jimi Brooks , Ernest Ward – 30:13
- Logan Calloway , Ernest Ward – 30:27
- Dawson Brown , Ernest Ward – 30:41
- Aaron Dees , Ernest Ward – 30:44
- Gavin Coon , Northview – 30:55
- Korbin Bryan , Ernest Ward – 40:03
TOP GIRLS
- Lauren Cochran , PCA – 21:01
- Jessica Thornton , Jay – 21:36
- Jorja Agrait , Jay – 22:21
- Sarah Jacobs , PCA – 22:39
- Savannah Brown , Jay – 23:48
- Carsen Arrant , Jay – 23:50
- Georgia Goetter , Northview – 24:00
- Jenna Thornton , Jay – 25:02
- Beth Smith , Central – 25:11
- Megan Henderson , PCA – 25:13
- Beth Hopkins , Central – 26:17
- Erica Waters , Central – 26:26
- Ann Brock , PCA – 26:30:00
- Brandi Bradley , Central – 26:56
- Cameron Dilliard , Central – 27:02
- Monica Smith , PCA – 27:26:00
- Kennedy Fuller , Central – 27:46
- Zacarra Davis , Northview – 27:44
- Jazzlyn Franklin , Northview – 28:05
- Moriah McGahan , Northview – 28:12
- Kendra Weekes , Jay – 28:13:00
- Ashley Joiner , Northview – 28:53.4
- Allaina Morrow , Central – 28:53.7
- Mason Solchenberger , Northview – 29:10.1
- RayAnn Free , Jay – 29:10.4
- Bethany Reynolds , Northview – 29:34
- Lydia Smith , Ernest Ward – 29:49:00
- Victoria Amerson , Ernest Ward – 30:13
- Mikayla Gagnon , PCA – 30:48
- Lexxi Baggett , Ernest Ward – 36:06
- Cailee Wilburn , Ernest Ward – 36:17
- Rebekah Amerson , Ernest Ward – 37:41
- Sarah Perritt , Ernest Ward – 38:54
- Hannah Ellis , Ernest Ward – 41:29
Northview, West Florida Only Area Teams State Ranked
September 19, 2012
Two Escambia County football teams are in the state rankings this week.
The Northview Chiefs (2-1) held on to their No. 4 ranking this week in Class 1A behind Union County (3-0), Trenton (3-0), and Holmes County (3-0),.
The West Florida Jaguars (3-0) debuted in the state rankings this week at No. 10 in Class 5A.
Pictured top: The Northview Chiefs, ranked No. 4 in the state in Class 1A, defeated Chipley last Friday night. Pictured below: The West Florida Jaguars, ranked No. 10 in Class 5A, beat 6A Tate High School last Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Volleyball: Jay Defeats Northview
September 19, 2012
Jay defeated Northview in both varsity and junior varsity volleyball action Tuesday in Jay.
In varsity play, Jay downed Northview 25-21, 25-22, 20-25, 15-25, 15-11. For the Lady Chiefs, Misty Doran had 17 kills and two aces, and Shelley Mothershed had two aces, two kills and 11 assists.
In junior varsity action, the Lady Royals defeated Northview 25-16, 25-15. Kyndall Hall had one ace, one kill and one assist for the JV NHS Lady Chiefs.
On Monday, Northview beat Jay in varsity action, and Jay downed Northview’s JV.
On Thursday, the Northview Lady Chiefs will host Laurel Hill in Bratt beginning at 4:30. Also Thursday, Jay will host Flomaton starting at 4:30.
Pictured: Action between Northview and Jay Monday in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Volleyball: Northview, Jay Split Wins (With Photo Gallery)
September 18, 2012
Northview and Jay split junior varsity and varsity wins in high school volleyball Monday afternoon at Northview.
For a photo gallery, click here.
In varsity action, the Lady Chiefs of Northview beat the Lady Royals of Jay in three, 25-17, 25-18, and 25-18. For the Northview, Danielle Steadham had two aces and seven kills; Lily Townson had one ace, one kill and 10 assists. Misty Doran added four aces, six kills and one assist for the Lady Chiefs.
In junior varsity play, Jay defeated Northview. 25-17, 28-26. Shebly Nielson had three aces and two kills for the JV Lady Chiefs.
Jay and Northview will meet again Tuesday on the other side of the river; Northview will travel to Jay with the JV taking the court at 4:30 p.m. and the varsity playing at 5:30.
Pictured: Volleyball action from Jay at Northview Monday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Volleyball: Tate Beats PCA (With Photo Gallery)
September 18, 2012
In varsity volleyball action, the Tate Lady Aggies defeated Pensacola Christian Academy in three sets Monday night.
For a photo gallery, click here.
For the Tate Lady Aggies: Brooke White 1 ace, 9 kills, 5 blocks; Shani Conoly 1 ace, 1 dig, 9 kills, 3 blocks; Jordan Barnett 9 digs; Julie McKinley 1 ace, 2 blocks; Heather Thomason 5 aces, 5 digs; Jordan White 2 aces, 1 dig, 4 kills, 1 block; Carissa Carroll 2 digs; Lauren Merts 1 ace, 1 dig, 19 assists; Lexi Windham 2 aces, 3 digs, 1 kill, 1 block.
Photos by Hope Bonucchi for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Week Three: Prep Football Standings
September 17, 2012
Another week with big winners, and big losers, is in the history books, but there still have been no district games for real standings in the playoff hunt.
That will change this Friday night in District 1-6A and District 1-5A with most teams meeting district opponents. For District 1-1A, Friday night will be another week of playing non-district games.
Here’s a look at last week’s results and this Friday night’s schedule:
Northview To Host Mini-Majorette Clinic
September 17, 2012
The Northview High School majorettes will host a mini-majorette clinic.
Practices will be held September 29 and October 1, with the mini-majorettes performing during the pregame and halftime festivities during the November 5 Northview game at home against Jay.
For complete details and a registration form, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Jay’s Dobson Win Semper Fi Run, Cantonment Marine Second
September 16, 2012
Matt Dobson of Jay won the 29th Annual Semper Fi 5K Charity Run Saturday morning in Pensacola, edging out Marine David Hanes of Cantonment by five seconds.
Dobson, 43, finished the course, which was in reality a shortened 2.6 miles rather than a standard 3.1 mile 5K, in 13:32, just ahead of Hanes’ 13:37.
Proceeds from the race — about $25,000 — benefited several local charities, including Gulf Coast Kid’s House, Escambia Westgate School, the Miracle League of Pensacola, New Horizons of Northwest Florida, and Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.
For a complete list of run finishers, click here (pdf).
Top North Escambia are finishers, ranked by place, were:
1 - Matt Dobson , Jay – 13:32
2 - David Hanes , Cantonment – 13:37
91 - Jason Beck , Cantonment – 19:31
121 - Michael Leblanc , Cantonment – 20:18
176 - Paul Jones , Cantonment – 20:58
211 - Mark Hornbrook , Cantonment – 21:30
248 - Devan Huston , Cantonment – 22:01
249 - Don Huston , Cantonment – 22:01
261 - Donna Hassebrock , Molino – 22:14
293 - Rayna Phillips , Cantonment – 22:57
305 - Scott Adams , Cantonment – 23:17
379 - Hugh Long , Atmore – 24:30:00
418 - Vincent Joiner , Cantonment – 25:08
455 - David Frederick , Cantonment – 25:46
522 - Shannon Phillips , Cantonment – 27:44
530 - Robert Boyero , Cantonment – 27:56
564 - Rob Bath , Molino – 28:51
565 - Dale Crabtee , Cantonment – 28:51
569 - Lauren Rhodes , Cantonment – 29:00
613 - Frederick Strawitch III , McDavid – 30:36
678 - Ann Jones , Cantonment – 32:50
686 - MacEe Anders , Jay – 33:02:00
754 - Brandy Hendrix , Cantonment – 42:52
755 - Joann Martin , Jay – 43:26:00
759 - Missy Chambers , Cantonment – 46:54
769 - Rodney Rmitchell , Cantonment – 51:45