Northview Chiefs Destroy Wewahitchka In Semifinal Game 67-14
November 19, 2011
The Northview Chiefs destroyed the Wewahitchka Gators 67-14 in round one of 1A playoff action Friday night in Bratt.
It was the biggest win in the history of Northview High School — the 67 points set a new school record for the number of points in a game, thanks to a final touchdown at the buzzer from Andrew Farrow.
The win was so big, it even surprised Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley.
“The plan was to hopefully play a good football game and win,” Wheatley said. “I didn’t expect it to be like this, to be quite honest with you. I’m very proud of the effort tonight.”
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
For a photo gallery with the cheerleaders, band and dance team, click here.
Things were looking really bad for the Wewa Gators very early — just seconds into the second quarter, Northview was already up 35-0.
The Chiefs opened the scoring with a 45-yard pass from Brandon Sheets to sophomore Dalton Daniel with 9:26 to go in the first quarter. A good kick, and the Chiefs were up 7-0. LaMikal Kyles added a 46-yard touchdown run — his first of three. And Sheets hit Kyles with a 45-yard pass to round out the first quarter.
Roderick Woods was in on a 1-yard run for another Chiefs touchdown with 11:09 to go in the second quarter. Wewa scored ona 19-yard pass with 7:54 in the second. Northview answered with a 14-yard TD run from Montaio Mitchell and an 80-yard run from Kyles, who had just over 200 yards total offense on the night.
Daniel returned a fumble for a 50-yard touchdown with 9:12 on the clock in the third for his second touchdown of the night, and Vaughan picked up a 34-yard TD run with 11:10 in the fourth.
“The offense was tremendous. I thought our defense hung in there and battled,” he said. “It was a great night for Northview tonight.”
With the big win over the Wewa Gators, the Chiefs advance to the regional finals next Friday night. They will host Freeport, which defeated Vernon 32-18 Friday night.
“Next week, I just told the kids, it’s only going to get tougher. We’ve got to have a great week of preparation. We’ll enjoy it this weekend, but know that when Monday comes, we’ve got to go back to work. We’ve set some goals for ourselves. We want to keep working and try to reach those,” Wheatley added.
- For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
- For a photo gallery with the cheerleaders, band and dance team, click here.
Pictured top: Junior LaMikal Kyles in for a Chiefs touchdown, one of three touchdowns he made Friday night as Northview beat Wewahitchka in Bratt. Pictured insetd: More action as the Chiefs advance to the regional finals next Friday night. Pictured below: Northview QB Brandon Sheets (#8) passes for the Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Flomaton’s Playoff Hopes Dashed By Elba
November 19, 2011
Top-ranked Elba defeated No. 6 Flomaton Friday night 33-23 in the quarterfinals of the 2A Alabama playoffs.
The Hurricanes scored with a 22-yard field goal from Hunter Bonds and an 18-yard touchdown from Ryheem Dixon in the first quarter. In the third, Dixon hit Neiko Robinson with an 8-yard touchdown pass. Flomaton’s final score cam on an 11-yard touchdown pass from Dixon to Bonds.
For Flomaton, it was only the second time in over 80 years that Hurricanes had advanced to the quarterfinals.
Pictured: Flomaton takes on Elba Friday night in Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com photo by Kenny Shivers, click to enlarge.
Tallahassee Godby Beats West Florida In Semis
November 19, 2011
The best season ever for West Florida came to an end Friday night in round one of the playoff as Tallahassee Godby stopped the Jagys 58-17 in Pensacola.
The Jags took an early lead with two touchdowns from Jalen Jones — the first a 4-yard reception and the second a one-yarder rushing. But then the Cougars racked up 24 unanswered points and never looked back.
The West Florida Jags finished their season at 9-2, a vast improvement over the school’s 1-9 record last year.
Playoff Time: Northview, West Florida, Flomaton At Home Tonight
November 18, 2011
Are you ready for some football? It will be a big night on both side of the state line tonight with playoff action across the area.
Wewahitchka at Northview (1-A)
It’s the second straight postseason appearance for the Northview Chiefs, but there are two major differences this year. The odometer was rolling fast and furious for the Chiefs last year with playoff games on the road; this year Northview is home for the regional finals tonight and, with a win, will be home again. The only road trip would be to Orlando for the state championship game. It’s also the first year of the new rural division, eliminating the chance of playing against big city private schools.
Tonight, the District 1-1A champ Chiefs will host District 2-1A runnerup Wewahitckha in the seventh-ever playoff appearance for Northview. Game time is 7:30 tonight; admission is $8 with no passes.
Northview got the Chief spirit going Thursday night with a huge pep rally, bonfire and tree-rolling. For a photo gallery, click here.
Tallahassee Godby at West Florida (1-5A)
It’s been dream season for the West Florida Jaguars. At 9-1, it was by far the best-ever season in the school’s history Tonight, Tallahasse Godby comes to town as the Jags look to keep the dream alive in the first round of the playoffs — the second-ever playoff appearance for West Florida. The game kicks off at 7:30 at Woodham Middle School.
Elba at Flomaton (Ala. 2A)
There’s a big storm brewing just north of the state line tonight as the 11-1 Flomaton Hurricanes host Elba in round three of the playoffs — the first quarterfinal game very played in Flomaton. Both teams are coming off big wins last week — Flomaton 51-7 over Goshen and Elba 59-20 over Vincent. The word on the street is this will be the biggest night in Flomaton’s history as practically the entire town will drown the stadium in a sea of green and white.
Elba’s ranked No. 1 in the state; Flomaton sits at No. 6. The ‘Canes only loss was 14-13 to defending state champs Leroy.
Other area playoff games:
- Choctawhatchee at Pensacola High, 7:30 p.m.
- Gulf Breeze at Wakulla, 7:30 p.m.
- Pace at Niceville, 7:30 p.m.
Pictured top: Chief fans roll trees at Northview High School Thursday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview, Ernest Ward Cross Country Teams Honored (With Gallery)
November 18, 2011
Northview High School held their annual cross country banquet Thursday night, along with the first-ever cross country team from Ernest Ward Middle School.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The following awards were presented:
Northview High School
- Most Valuable Runner (MVR) Female: Georgia Goetter
- Most Valuable Runner (MVR) Male: Isaac McGahan
- Most Improved Female: Ashley Joiner
- Most Improved Male: Joshua Borelli
- Jim Ross Memorial Award: Aaron Raush
- Junmi Ross Award: Alanna Johnson
- Coaches’ Award: Zacarra Davis
Ernest Ward Middle School
- Most Valuable Runner (MVR) Female: Bethany Reynolds
- Most Valuable Runner (MVR) Male: Zachary Calloway
Most Improved Female: Jessica Barrows - Most Improved Male: Logan Calloway
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: The Northview High School Cross Country team. Pictured below: The first-ever Ernest Ward Middle School Cross Country team. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Chief Fans Hold Pep Rally
November 18, 2011
The Northview Chiefs held a pep rally Thursday night on the school campus, complete with a bonfire and rolling trees Toomer’s Corner style with toilet paper.
The pep rally is in advance of the Chiefs’ playoff game at 7:30 tonight in Bratt against Wewahitckha.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs hold a pep rally Thursday night at the school. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
New Alabama Football Classifications Announced With Escambia County, Flomaton
November 17, 2011
Escambia County High School in Atmore and Flomaton High School will remain in the same football classes next year, according to the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s new classifications announced Wednesday.
Escambia County will remain in 4A Region 1. Teams in the region include:
- Escambia County (Atmore)
- Saint Paul Episcopal (moved down from 5A)
- Monroe County
- Wilcox Central (moved down from 5A)
- UMS-Wright
- Thomasville
- Hillcrest-Evergreen (moved from 4A Region 2)
- Clarke County (moved up from 3A)
Flomaton remains in 2A Region 1, which is comprised of:
- Flomaton
- Leroy
- Southern Choctaw
- Mobile Christian
- Washington County (moved down from 3A)
- Millry
- Sweet Water (moved up from 1A)
The reclassification alignment was approved by the AHSAA Central Board of Control at its fall meeting Wednesday. The process is implemented every two years to in order to consider the changing enrollments of schools, school consolidations and closings, new schools and association members and current member schools adding sports to their interscholastic program.
Pictured top: The Flomaton Hurricanes in action last September. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Escarosa Dove Hunt To Be Held Saturday
November 17, 2011
The Escarosa Young Farmers & Ranchers Fall Dove Hunt will be held Saturday.
The event begins with breakfast at 5:30 a.m. at the Van Pelt Farm (Brett Ward’s barn) on Highway 97 just north of Pelt Road. The cost is $35 per gun; children under 16 are free with paying chaperone. The cost includes breakfast and your limit.
All applicable permits must be obtained prior to the event.
To reserve your spot, call Trent Matthews (850) 686-5511 or email tmath35@aol.com.
Cantonment Cowboys To Continue Youth Playoff Action
November 17, 2011
The Cantonment Cowboys are headed to round two of the Gulf Coast Youth Alliance football playoffs on Saturday.
Coming off a 30-0 first round defeat of Gulf Breeze, Cantonment’s Mighty Mights will face Bellview at 9:10 Saturday, and the Cowboy Mini Mites will play Milton Gold at 11:15 Saturday after last weekend’s 30-0 shutout of Milton Black.
Members of the Cantonment Mighty Mights are:
Bryson Summerlin, Jalen Floyd, Javin Floyd, Marzarious Toler, Rilee Lowery, Wyatt Scruggs, Jarrett Bodiford, Stevie Robertson, Zach Myrick, Evan O’Brien, Dre Burno, Junebug Quiggins, Zane Repine, Zyrell Clay-Simmons, Bryson Whelan, Aiden Byrd, Jaydon Luster, Dylan Porter and Seth Wilcoxon. Head coach is Brian Summerlin, and assistant coaches are Clif Quiggins, David Summerlin, Larry Clay, Mike Repine, Robby Lowery,Brian Byrd, Chris Whelan and Wonder Purifoy.
Pictured above: The Cantonment Mighty Mights. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Lady Royals Cross Country Team Headed To State
November 15, 2011
The Jay High School Lady Royals Cross Country team is headed to the state finals this weekend, with the hopes of finishing their season as the best of 130 teams in Florida’s Class 1A.
The district champ Lady Royals placed fourth at the regionals last weekend in Lake City to advance to state, while Jessica Thornton placed among the top 15 runners to advance individually.
Ranked No. 16 in the state, the Lady Royals are the only team in any classification in Escambia or Santa Rosa counties to advance to the state meet.
Times for Jay runners were as follows at the regional meet:
- Jessica Thornton 15th, 21:53 (personal record)
- Jorja Agrait 21:24 24th, 21:24 (personal record)
- Allison Blair 29th, 22:07
- Savannah Brown 31st, 22:23 (personal record)
- Ally Settle 35th, 22:39
- Jenna Thornton 39th, 23:07 (personal record)
- Shelby Thomas, 24:18 57th
The Class 1A cross country state finals will be held Saturday morning in Dade City.
Pictured top: Jay Lady Royals Cross County Coach Stan Blackman, Shelby Thomas, Savannah Brown, Jenna Thornton, Jorja Agrait, Jessica Thornton ,Ally Settle, Kristen Pike, Allison Blair, Boys Cross Country Coach Teresa Hendricks. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.