Ernest Ward Honors Fall Sports Standouts
December 15, 2011
The sixth annual Ernest Ward Middle School Sports Banquet was held Wednesday afternooon. Students were honored for their participation in football, cross country, cheerleading, girls’ basketball, boys’ basketball and band.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
In addition to team awards, individual students honored included:
Football
- MVP Offense: Desmone Knight
- MVP Defense: Austin Whitehead
- Coaches Award: Gavin Grant
Cross Country:
- Most Valuable Runner (MVR) Female: Bethany Reynolds
- Most Valuable Runner (MVR) Male: Zachary Calloway
- Most Improved Female: Jessica Barrows
- Most Improved Male: Logan Calloway
- Perseverance Award: Bethany Reynolds
- Perseverance Award: Gavin Coon
Cheerleading
- Most Improved: Mallory Gibson
- Most Dedicated: Autumn Albritton
- Most Spirited: Raegan Harrell
- Best All-Around: Jadlyn Agerton
Individual awards were not presented for basketball or band.
A second Ernest Ward Middle School Sports Banquet will be held next year for winter and spring sports.
Pictured top: Ernest Ward Middle School football’s most valuable players Austin Whitehead (left) and Desmone Knight. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Girl’s Weightlifting: Northview Defeats Jay
December 15, 2011
Northview High School defeated Jay High School in a girl’s weightlifting meet at Jay.
Northview finished first with 45 points, while Jay had 34 points.
For more photos from the meet, click here.
Weight category winners, including scores with combined bench press and jerk weights, were as follows:
101
- Kasie Braun –Northview 125
110
- Lakelynn Parker-Northview 145
119
- Ashley Cunningham-Northview 165
- Samantha Campbell –Jay 150
129
- Ashlynn –Jay 165
- Shelby E.-Jay 165
- Madalyn Coon-Northview 160
139
- Zacarra Davis-Northview 160
- Matti –Jay 130
- Kim –Jay 130
154
- Ashton Gibbs-Northview 200
- Kristine –Jay 180
- Liza-Jay 175
169
- Keyth Grice –Northview 150
- Sunny –Jay 140
- La’Jerika Freeman –Northview 135
183
- Sydney-Jay 160
- Alisha Grice 135
199
- McKenzie Nassar-Northview 190
- Kaylen Blair –Jay 160
Unlimited
- Te’Andreia Knight-Northview 230
- Brianna Hawthorne –Jay 225
- Cheyenne Mark-Jay 160
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Class 1A Championship: Jefferson County Beats Chipley
December 10, 2011
With 40 points in the second half, Jefferson County beat Chipley 47-13 to claim the Florida Class 1A football championship Friday night in Orlando.
Jefferson County and Chipley were tied 7-7 early in the third until Jefferson County exploded to take a 33-7 lead headed into the fourth quarter.
It was the sixth state championship for Jefferson County (9-5). Chipley, coming off a win last week over the Northview Chiefs, finished at 11-3.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Century’s Lashley Steps Down As Head Coach Of Navarre Raiders
December 10, 2011
Former Century resident Chad Lashley stepped down Friday as the head coach of the Navarre Raiders.
Lashley told team members that he was stepping down to spend more time with his family — wife Amanda Wiggins Lashley, who is from Walnut Hill, and the couple’s three children Taylor, Aden and Gavin.
He said he has plans to remain in coaching, just not as head coach.
One More Game: Chiefs Quarterback Brandon Sheets On All-Star Team With Other Local Players
December 9, 2011
Northview High School quarterback Brandon Sheets will join several of his fellow Chiefs in one more football game as the West takes on the East next week in the Subway High School All-Star Football Game.
Sheets was suspended from his final game in the state playoff series by the Florida High School Athletic Association, forced to sit out the state semifinal game last week against Chipley. Sheets will join West Florida Jaguar star quarterback Kyle Faxlanger in the QB position for the West team’s offense. Faxlanger led the Jags to the best season ever in the school’s history.
The West All-Star Team, representing Escambia County, will include several other North Escambia area players: Northview’s Montaio Mitchell, Sean Knight, Brian Ross, and Austin Albritton; Tate’s Scott Ryals, Jacob Lasky, Cameron Covington and Hagan Mancuso;West Florida’s Jalen Jones, Joe Jackson, Antwon Carter, Jorgen Stolsig, Jake Morris and Coach Harry Lees; and McDavid resident Dak Sims who lives in McDavid.
The East All-Star Team, representing Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties, will include local players Sammy Jones and Haden McCaskill from Jay High.
The game will be played next Friday, December 16 at Woodham Middle School. Admission is $7, or $5 with a canned food donation to Manna Food Pantries.
The complete West All-Star Team includes:
Brandon Sheets QB Northview
Kyle Faxlanger QB West Florida
Jalen Jones RB West Florida
Brandon Holley RB Washington
Montaio Mitchell RB Northview
Shaquille Purifoy WR Pine Forest
Shaquille Bush WR Pensacola
Marcus Knight WR Pensacola
Eddie Matthews WR Catholic
Dak Sims OL Pensacola
Mike Minton OL Catholic
Scott Ryals OL Tate
Jacob Lasky OL Tate
Colby Watson OL Pine Forest
Emanuel Dirden OL Pensacola
Keyve Jordon OL Pensacola
Jayvon Dye OL Washington
Michael Lovejoy OL Escambia
Kendrell Jenkins DL Pensacola
Sean Knight DL Northview
Coleman Johnson DL Pensacola
Jaqueze Baldwin DL Pensacola
Eric Jordan DL Pensacola
Deforest Jones DL Pensacola
Joe Jackson DL West Florida
Brian Ross DL Northview
Devin Carter LB Pensacola
Dorayon Turner LB Pine Forest
Antwon Carter LB West Florida
Dyjuan Clark LB Washington
Brian Rudolph LB Pensacola
Austin Albritton LB Northview
Jorgen Stolsig LB West Florida
Ladarion Young DB Catholic
Cordale Wade DB Washington
Aaron Strickland DB Washington
Damarious Travis DB Pensacola
Shane Sanders DB Pensacola
Jake Morris DB West Florida
Cameron Covington DB Tate
Hagan Mancuso K/P Tate
Josh Lister K/P Pine Forest
Head coach: Harry Lees, West Florida
The complete East All-Star Team includes:
Dusty Jones QB Navarre
Luke Clark QB Choctaw
Dwayne Carter RB Navarre
David Rich RB Milton
Cory Harper RB Baker
Matt Hutchinson RB Crestview
Therion Robinson RB Choctaw
Brad Leggett WR Navarre
Patrick Maddox WR Pace
Paul Young WR Milton
Blake Meredith WR Gulf Breeze
Sammy James WR Jay
Haden McCaskill TE Jay
Michael Hill OL Navarre
Michael Campbell OL Pace
Dillon Cotten OL Baker
Kyle VanAtta OL Fort Walton Beach
Caleb McCullough OL Rocky Bayou
Jesse Bates OL Crestview
Will Boler OL Crestview
Earl Reed OL Crestview
Virgilio Hunter DL Navarre
Troy Gaoa DL Pace
Ryan Lynn DL Milton
Shoobe Timms DL Fort Walton Beach
Josh Stubblefield DL Rocky Bayou
Joey Collins DL Niceville
Alex Brandt LB Pace
Colton Bouchard LB Baker
Dexter Hottel LB Fort Walton Beach
Kyle McGee LB Gulf Breeze
Sebastian Shutte LB Niceville
Trey Barnes LB Niceville
Kevin Chasteen LB Niceville
Marquis Hagewood DB Navarre
Bryce Simpson DB Milton
Ivory Smith DB Baker
Terrance Bryant DB Choctaw
Max Keefe DB Choctaw
Geo Hillsman DB Crestview
Adam Enzian P Gulf Breeze
Max McDaniel PK Gulf Breeze
Head coach: Matt Brunson, Baker
Girl’s Weightlifting Results: Tate, Northview, Jay
December 9, 2011
Tate High School won a girl’s weightlifting meet Thursday at Northview, while Northview finished second followed by Jay High in third.
Weight category winners, including scores with combined bench press and jerk weights, were as follows:
101
- Kirstyn Johnson, Tate, 140
- Kasie Braun, Northview, 110
110
- Lauren Chavers, Tate, 135
119
- Bailey B., Tate, 195
- Jordan B, Tate, 195
- Ashley Cunningham, Northview, 155
- Shelby E. , Jay, 140
129
- Jordan McGowan, Tate, 205
- Tierra Floyd, Northview, 140
- Madlyn Coon, Northview, 140
- Kim Gunn , Jay, 130
139
- Taylor Dunlap, Tate, 220
- Misty Doran, Northview, 205
- Katie Cutting, Tate, 185
- Holley Fugatt , Jay, 160
154
- Dunsford, Tate, 220
- Wiggins, Tate, 200
- Brittany Thompson, Northview, 140
- Penny Banda, Northview, 140
169
- Jamonica Paige, Tate, 205
- Olivia Newsome, Tate, 200
- Keyth Grice, Northview, 130
183
- Barrett Barnes, Tate, 270
- Alisha Grice, Northview, 130
199
- McKenzie Nassar, Northview, 165
- Blair Kaylen , Jay, 140
Unlimited
- B. Hawthorne , Jay, 215
- TeAndria Knight, Northview, 210
- M. Lawrence, Tate, 180
- DeeDee Johnson, Northview, 165
Pictured: The Northview High School girl’s weightlifting team Thursday afternoon. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
High School Basketball: Northview, Tate, West Florida
December 9, 2011
Here’s a look at high school basketball action from around the area Thursday:
Escambia Charter 64, Northview 60
In a close game, Escambia Charter defeated Northview Thursday night in Bratt. Zack Barrow led the Chiefs with 18, while Roderick Woods added 14. Brandon Sheets contributed 10 for Northview, as Dyshan White and Jacob Gibson scored six each. Blake McCall had four for the Chiefs.
The Northview varsity boys will next play in the Jay Christmas Tournament December 12-14.
West Florida 63, Tate 5
The West Florida Jaguars beat the Tate Aggies Thursday, 63-55 at West Florida.
GIRLS
Tate 48, West Florida 19
The Tate Lady Aggies defeated West Florida on Thursday, 48-19 in girls’ basketball action.
Northview Girls Get District Win Over Freeport
December 8, 2011
The Northview Varsity girls won their first district basketball game against Freeport by one — 47-46.
Shaquana Jones led the Lady Chiefs with 28 points, while Elaza Bates added nine. Danielle Steadham contributed four points. Taylor Byrd, Talia Syria and Jazzlyn Franklin each added two points for the Chiefs.
Atmore’s Linam Named To Another Academic Football Team
December 5, 2011
Former Atmore resident Josh Linam, already a member of the CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-District First Team, earned another prestigious honor Friday. The University of Central Florida Knights’ middle linebacker was voted onto the Conference USA All-Academic First Team, marking the second-straight season he was named to the squad.
Majoring in sports and fitness, Linam currently carries a cumulative grade-point average of 3.36, and was one of just three members of this year’s C-USA All-Academic Team who were repeat selections.
Linam, a senior, started 25 of UCF’s last 26 games at middle linebacker, ranking third on the team in 2011 with 66 tackles including a season-high nine vs. East Carolina and UTEP. He also collected 10 tackles for loss, two sacks and a pair of interceptions. Linam received College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention National Linebacker of the Week honors for his effort against UTEP, which featured 1.5 tackles for loss and an interception.
For his career, Linam registered 165 tackles with 20 tackles for loss and three interceptions in 50 games played.
Tate High Softball Team Honored For Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
December 5, 2011
The Tate High School softball team was recognized as the 2011 Top School Fundraising Team during the recent American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer banquet.
The team raised $3,262 for the walk, beginning with their spring season when they dedicated one of their home games to “striking out” breast cancer.
Pictured accepted their award are (L-R) Olivia Dixon, Barrett Barnes, Coach Melinda Wyatt, Heather Shaft and Kimberly Baker. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.