Locals Place In Boogie On Down 5K For United Cerebral Palsy
March 5, 2012
Several North Escambia residents took part in the Circle K 5K Run/Walk Benefiting Local Affiliates of United Cerebral Palsy on Pensacola Beach over the weekend.
Two local residents finished first in their divisions. April Conaster of Molino finished the rain-shortened 5K walk in fifth place overall, first in the female 1-39 division. Julie Keith of Molino also finished first in her division (female 10-14) in the 5K run.
North Escambia participants, ranked by overall finish place, were:
5K RUN
16 — Randall Kelly, Jay, 23:30 (3rd in division)
84 — Nichole Murphy, Cantonment, 31:44 (6th in division)
112 — Judson Conaster, Molino, 37:14 (5th in division)
135 — Julie Keith, Molino, 43:34 (1st in division)
5K WALK (shortened due to weather)
5 — April Conaster, Molino, 17:55 (1st in division)
7 — Sandy Russell, Cantonment, 18:45 (4th in division)
27 — Gage Wright, Cantonment, 22:32 (3rd in division)
29 –James McDaniel, Jay, 23:25 (7th in division)
31 — Brenda McCool, Cantonment, 23:45 (16th in division)
Zumba: 800 Calorie Workout For Two Bucks A Class
March 4, 2012
Get ready to Zumba — it’s a chance to get fit, have fun and burn up to 800 calories per hour — all for two bucks a class.
Zumba is “an exciting and effective fitness class that burns up to 800 calories per hour,” according to Shannon Erdwins, financial analyst by day, Zumba teacher by night. “Ditch the workout, join the party.”
Zumba combines Latin and international music with dance steps for an upbeat, high-energy workout.
The Escambia County Community School Zumba class is offered Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m,. at Ransom Middle School at 1000 Kingsfield Road.
Classes are just $2 each. For more information, call (850) 449-1949.
Saturday Northview DCT Softball Tourney Canceled
March 2, 2012
A coed softball tournament set for Saturday in Walnut Hill has been canceled due to weather.
The DCT Coed Softball Tournament that was scheduled for Northwest Escambia’s Bradberry Park will be rescheduled for a later date to be announced. For more information, call (850) 327-6681 or (251) 294-1947.
Byrd, Clark, Barrow Named To Subway All-Star Basketball Roster
March 2, 2012
Three North Escambia players were included as the Pensacola Sports Association announced the rosters for the 2012 Subway High School All-Star Basketball Game.
Taylor Byrd from Northview and Katie Clark from Tate were named to the West Girls team, and Zach Barrow from Northview was named to the West Boys team.
The 2nd annual all-star game is scheduled for Friday, March 9 at Pensacola State College. Beginning at 6 p.m., the women will take the court with the men’s game to follow. This year’s game features some of the best seniors from Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties (East) playing against the seniors from Escambia County (West).
Tickets to the game are only $8. Fans are encouraged to bring canned good items to donate to the Manna Food Pantry to get a discount on game admission. Additionally, $1 of every ticket will go toward the Dr. Alec Kessler Scholarship Foundation. Dr. Kessler played for the University of Georgia and the Miami Heat before becoming a surgeon at the Andrews Institute. He passed away in 2007 from a heart attack. The scholarship winners will be announced at the all-star banquet.
Rosters for the 2012 Subway High School All-Star Soccer Game are below. Final game day rosters are subject to change.
West Girls: I’eshia Adams, Allie Plummer, Mary Grace Salinas from Catholic, Taylor Byrd from Northview, Eva Stevens, Jasmine Baldwin, Katie Clark from Tate, Cilmary Hatcher, Kiarra Watts, Cori Snow from West Florida, Kyla Muhammad, Pershawna Williams from Pensacola, Teadra Jones, Megan Briske from Washington, Jenna Weidert, Bethany Roberts from Pensacola Christian Academy, Taron Bright, Megan Lyn, Micala Kirn from Pace.
West Boys: Tom Andrews from Pensacola Christian Academy, Devante’ Riley, Fletcher Forte, Shane Sanders from Pensacola, Michael Burkhard, Chase Wilson from Catholic, David Hawkins, Cole Fountain, Shaquille Purifoy, Joshaun Bryant from Pine Forest, Devante Pope, Keaynon Gulley, Dominic McCrear, Braxton griffin, Joshua Byrd from Washington, Tristan Rudolph, Shanton Bonner from Escambia Charter, Zach Barrow from Northview, Charles Conner, John Kelly from East Hill.
East Girls: Kaylynn Chappell, Jameisa Madison, Tontora Stith, Erica Hedmount from Crestview, Ashley Levesque from Niceville, Emily Troell, Marionna Pride from Fort Walton Beach, Brittany West, Alexis Cheeks, Jessinda Skinner from Choctaw, Cierrah Jackson, Abrea Johnson, Kasandra Gilley, Virginia French from Milton, Maggie Mims from Gulf Breeze, Morgan Jones, Danni Mayhair from Baker.
East Boys: Haylen Washington, Ryan Novacic from Milton, Gavin Richardson from Central, Chris Taylor, Jordan Bennett, Donocan President from Gulf Breeze, Tyler Armstrong, Jerrod Stephens from Pace, Anthony Hawthrone, Jonathan Brassell, Mikal Rodgers from Choctaw, Danny Spicer from Baker, Justin Cline, Antryun Coleman from Crestview, Kyle Koszuta, Shane Horton, Iain Persaud from Niceville, Todd Laney from Jay, Rece Drake from Fort Walton, Dylan Dunford from Baker.
Northview Splits Baseball Games With Washington
February 28, 2012
The Northview Chiefs split a couple of baseball games with Washington High School Monday in Pensacola.
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs defeated Washington 8-5. The win ups the junior varsity’s record to 2-1 on the year.
In varsity action, Washington defeated Northview 6-1.
The varsity Chiefs will open district play Friday night as they travel to Chipley to take on the Tigers at 6 p.m.
Ernest Ward Boys, Girls Swim Teams Take Second In County
February 27, 2012
Both the boys and girls Ernest Ward Middle swim teams finished second in Escambia County for the season. Pictured: The EWMS boys and girls swim teams at a recent county meet. Submitted photo by Stephanie Sims for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Varsity, JV Beat Escambia
February 25, 2012
The Tate High varsity and junior varsity teams both beat Escambia High Friday.
Tate 8 Escambia 2 (Varsity)
Tate’s varsity baseball team beat the Escambia Gators Friday night 8-2 to improve their record to 3-0, 2-0 in the district.
Cody Palmer, pitching in relief of Gabe Gunter, pitch four and third strong innings giving up four hits while not allowing a run. Palmer had three strike outs.
Offensively, Austin Quina (1-2, 2 RBI’s), Andrew Mack (2-2, 2B RBI) and Tyler Curtis (1-2, 2B RBI) lead the way as the Aggies scored eight runs on 7 hits.
Tate’s varsity team is off next week but will be back in action on Tuesday, March 6 as they play host to Pine Forest in another district matchup.
Tate 15 Escambia 0 (JV)
The junior varsity Tate Aggies improved to 4-2 on the season with a big 15-0 shutout of the Escambia Gators Friday afternoon. The JV team’s next game will be March 6 when they travel to West Florida to take on the Jaguars.
Tate Aggies Beat Washingon 4-3; Tate’s JV Falls
February 24, 2012
The varsity Tate Aggies beat Washington High School Thursday night 4-3, while Washington got past Tate 4-3 in junior varsity play.
Tate 4 Washington 3 (Varsity)
The Aggies came from behind again for the second game in a row on David Moorhead’s two run double in the top of the seventh inning. Riley Hodge threw a complete game allowing three
unearned runs on three hits while striking out six. Mac Seibert 2-4 RBI. JT Granat 1-3 HR RBI. Austin Quina 1-2 2B. Andrew Mack 2B.
Tate’s varsity with host Escambia High’s Gators Friday night at 7:00 in another district matchup.
Washington 4 Tate 3 (JV)
The junior varsity Tate Aggies fell to 3-2 on the season with a 4-3 loss to Washington Thurday afternoon. The JV Aggies will host Escambia at 4:30 Friday afternoon.
JV Aggies Fall To West Florida
February 23, 2012
The junior varsity Tate Aggies lost to West Florida High’s Jaguars in Wednesday night baseball action, 7-2.
With the loss, the JV Aggies are 3-1 on the season.
The JV Aggies will be in action again Thursday evening at 4:30 at Washington High School. Varsity action will follow at 7 p.m.
Northview, W.S. Neal Split Double Header
February 22, 2012
Northview’s JV baseball team split a double header with W. S. Neal Tuesday in Brewton. W. S. Neal won the first game 5-3, with the Chiefs taking the second game 5-3.
Destin Pizzolato led the Chiefs at the plate in the first game with two singles and a run scored. Chason Freeman and Jody Bonner also scored a run for the Chiefs. Daulton Tullis pitched 5 innings for Northview.
In the second game, the Chiefs’s Destin Pizzolato got the win on the mound, with strong relief from freshman Aaron McDonald. Leading hitters for Northview were Dalton Daniel and Daulton Tullis, each with a hit.
Northview’s JV will be back in action Thursday as they host Central at 4:00.