Bonifay Beats Northview (With Photo Gallery); Time Change For Saturday
March 16, 2012
Holmes County (Bonifay) defeated the Northview Chiefs in varsity baseball action Thursday, 8-1.
The Chiefs will host a double header against T.R. Miller on Saturday. The first game is at 11 a.m. with the second game to follow. (This is one hour earlier than previously scheduled.)
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured: Action as Northview takes on Bonifay Thursday in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Softball Photo Gallery: Holmes County Defeats Northview
March 16, 2012
The Northview Lady Chiefs fell to Holmes County/Bonifay 5-1 Thursday evening in varsity softball action.
The Lady Chiefs will be in varsity action again Friday against Freepot. Then it’s a long Spring Break for the Chiefs, who return to play March 27 across the river in Jay.
For a photo gallery from Thursday’s game, click here.
Pictured top: Lauren McCall defends second for the Northview Lady Chiefs as they take on Holmes Thursday in Bratt. Pictured inset: Misty Doran pitches for NHS. Pictured below: Mallory Ryan stretches for a catch at first base. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia Academy Beats Clarke Prep
March 16, 2012
Escambia Academy defeated Clarke Prep Thursday in seven, 9-3.
EA scored four runs in the sixth on an error and RBI single by Clayton Dyess. Austin McGhee scored one run and an RBI, while Reid Bell, Jarrett Hadley, Austin McGhee, Cameron McGhee and Dyess each had hits for the Cougars.
The Cougar’s Michael Thompson pitched seven in Grove Hill allowing two earned runs on four hits, striking out five and walking three.
Atmore Christian Beats West Fla Baptist 13-1
March 16, 2012
Atmore Christian School beat West Florida Baptist in Milton Thursday afternoon 13-1 in five innings. ACS will next face Calvary Christian in Ft. Walton Beach.
Pictured top: Christopher Gehman (left), Zach Burnham and Dalton Hart at bat Thursday afternoon for Atmore Christian. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Beats Baker
March 15, 2012
The Northview Chiefs took two from the Baker Gators on Wednesday.
Northview 5 — Baker 3 (JV)
The Northview junior varsity baseball team defeated the Baker Gators 5-3 Wednesday afternoon. The win improves the JV to 4-2-1 on the season. They will play next against Freeport on Tuesday, March 20, beginning at 4:00 in Bratt.
Northview 4 — Baker 2
The varsity team picked up a big district win against Baker Wednesday at Northview. They defeated the Gators 4-2. Baker scored one in the fourth and one in the 7th. The Chiefs scored all four runs in the 5th inning.
Leading hitters for Northview were: Tanner Brooks, 1 for 3, with 2 RBI. Hunter Rigby 1 for 3, with a run scored. Kevin Vaughan was 1 for 3, with an RBI. David Burkett was 1 for 3. Winston Riley, Brannon Freeman, and Destin Pizzolato all went 1 for 3, with each having a run scored.
Kevin Vaughan pitched 6 ⅓ strong innings for Northview to pick up the win. Hunter Rigby finished the win off, pitching the final ⅓ of an inning.
Northview will be back in action Thursday against Bonifay. The game is at Northview beginning at 6:00.
Baseball Roundup: Tate, Flomaton, ECHS, Atmore Christian, Jay, Escambia Academy
March 14, 2012
Here’s a look at high school baseball action from across the area Tuesday:
Tate 11 – Ackerman (MS) 1
Tate 6 — Ackerman 1 (JV)
The Tate High School Aggies beater Ackerman, MS, Tuesday evening to improve to 7-0 on the season. The junior varsity Aggies also picked up a win, 6-1, over Ackerman. The varsity Aggies will host Gulf Shores Friday at 7:00.
Flomaton 15 — Escambia County (Atmore) 2
The Flomaton Hurricanes captures their eighth straight win Tuesday 15-2 over the Escambia County High School Blue Devils of Atmore. James Dean took the win for the ‘Canes as they improved to 9-3 on the season. Flomaton will host J.U. Blacksher of Uriah on Friday with the JV at 4:00 and the varsity playing at 6:00.
Jay 3 — T.R. Miller 2
The Jay Royals defeated T.R. Miller Tuesday, 3-2. The Royals will be in action next on March 19 against Walton.
Escambia Academy 11 — Sparta 0
Escambia Academy 6 Sparta 3 (JV)
Escambia Academy defeated Sparta. J. Hadley pitched five for the Cougars, allowing three hits and striking out six. Austin McGhee had four RBIs for EA, while Braxton Chastang had two. Also with one RBI each were Reid Bell, Chance Jackson, Cole Boatwright and Cameron McGhee. In JV action, Escambia Academy defeated Sparta 6-3 to improve to 2-0 on the season.
Robertsdale 13 — Atmore Christian 2
Atmore Christian School lost to Central Christian of Robertsdale 13-2 Tuesday in high school baseball action.
Pictured: Actions as Atmore Christian lost to Central Christian on Tuesday. Submitted photos by Alisa Hart, click to enlarge.
Northview Slams Pine Forest
March 14, 2012
The Northview Lady Chiefs took two from the Pine Forest Eagles Tuesday in Pensacola.
In varsity softball action, Northview beat Pine Forest 14-2. In junior varsity play, the Lady Chiefs defeated the Eagles 20-1.
The Lady Chiefs will next host Bonifay at home on Thursday and hit the road Friday afternoon against Freeport.
Flomaton Beats Neal
March 13, 2012
The Flomaton Hurricanes beat W.S. Neal 3-2 in 8 innings of play Monday night.
Joseph Parker pitched for Flomaton with 14 strikeouts, one walk and allowed four hits for the win. Brian Settle takes the loss for Neal.
The Hurricanes improved their record to 8-3 with a seven game winning streak. Neal dropped to 10-4 with the loss.
The Flomaton Hurricanes will be in action Tuesday in Atmore against Escambia County High School. The junior varsity plays at 4:00 while the varsity takes the field at 6:00..
Area Twirler Wins State Age Group Championship
March 13, 2012
Colbi Kendall was named the Alabama State Show Twirl and Solo Champion in her age group this past weekend in Cullman, AL. She is in the seventh grade at Flomaton High School and twirls under the instruction of Melissa Majors with the Santa Rosa and Escambia Twirlers. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Northview, Jay, ECHS Track Meet
March 13, 2012
The Jay Royals took first place while the Northview Chiefs claimed second in a track meet last week in Bratt.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Results, with total points earned, were as follows:
Girls
Jay — 118 points
Northview — 76
JU Blacksher — 58
Central High — 55
Escambia County (Atmore) — 11
Boys
Jay High — 99
Northview High – 75
JU Blacksher — 60
Central High — 56
Escambia County (Atmore) –29
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Action from a track meet last week Northview High School in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos by Bethany Reynolds, click to enlarge.
