Cantonment Cowboys Advance In Youth Playoffs; NWE, NEP And Jay Out
November 14, 2011
With weekend wins, the Cantonment Cowboys are headed to round two of the Gulf Coast Youth Alliance football playoffs next Saturday. For Jay’s mini mites, Cantonment and Northwest Escambia’s midgets, and Cantonment and Northwest Pensacola’s juniors, the season is over.
Here are scores from round one of the Gulf Coast Youth Alliance football playoffs on Saturday:
Mighty Mites
The Cantonment Cowboys defeated Gulf Breeze 30-0. Cantonment will face Bellview next Saturday.
Mini Mites
East Pensacola beat the Jay Royals, 30-0.
The Cantonment Cowboys shutout Milton Black, 30-0. Cantonment will play Milton Gold next Saturday.
Midgets
Bellview Green got past the Cantonment Cowboys 13-7, and Northwest Escambia lost to Navarre Silver, 30-0.
Juniors
Pace defeated Cantonment 36-14, and East Pensacola defeated Northeast Pensacola 30-0.
Football Playoff Schedule
November 14, 2011
The following is the playoff schedule for next Friday night, November 18.
FLORIDA
CLASS 6A
Choctawhatchee at Pensacola High
Pace at Niceville
CLASS 5A
Tallahassee Godby at West Florida
Gulf Breeze at Wakulla
CLASS 1A
Wewahitchka at Northview
Freeport at Vernon
All games are at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $8, per Florida High School Athletic Association rules.
ALABAMA
Just one North Escambia area team remains alive in Alabama playoff action as the Flomaton Hurricanes host Elba in a quarterfinals game.
Pictured: Action from Northview versus West Florida last Thursday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Video: West Florida Jaguars Downs The Northview Chiefs
November 13, 2011
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison for NorthEscambia.com from West Florida High School’s win Thursday night over the Northview Chiefs.
For game details and a photo gallery from the game, click here.
(If you do not see the YouTube video above, it is because your work, school or home firewall is blocking external videos.)
Flomaton Hurricanes Play Up A Storm To Advance To Quarterfinals
November 12, 2011
The Flomaton Hurricanes played up a storm Friday night, crushing Goshen 51-7 to advance to the Class 2A quarterfinals next week.
Flomaton took the lead early when Neiko Robinson recovered a fumble for an 85-yard touchdown. With a good kick from Hunter Bonds, the Hurricanes were leading the second round playoff game 7-0. Moments later, Neino Robinson (Neiko’s brother) intercepted a Goshen pass and returned 52-yards it for a 14-0 Flomaton lead in the first quarter. Then, Neiko Robinson scored again a on a 3-yard dive. A missed kicked, the ‘Canes were up 20-0 with 2:46 to go in the first.
In the second, Flomaton added a 50-yard Robinson Brothers touchdown from Neiko. A missed attempt for two, and Flomaton was up 26-0 with 9:14 to go in the half.
The Canes opened the second half with a 65-yard touchdown run from Ryheem Dixon on the first play of the third quarter. A good point after, and Flomaton’s advantage was 33-0 over the Goshen Eagles. Then with 4:41 to go in the third, Neiko Robinson scored on an 8-yard touchdown run, 39-0. Dixon picked up a 33-yard touchdown run with 2:55 to go in the third, 45-0.
At 5:15 to go in the game, Goshen picked up a 72-yard touchdown, 45-7. Dixon scored another touchdown with an 88-yard kick off return, 51-7.
The Flomaton Hurricanes stand at 11-1 — a tie for the best-ever Flomaton season.
The Elba Tigers (12-0) will travel to Flomaton next Friday night at 7:00 for a Class 2A quarterfinal game — the second-ever trip to the quarterfinals for the Hurricanes.
Pictured above and below: Action as the Flomaton Hurricanes stormed past Goshen in round two of the playoffs Friday night in Goshen. Pictured inset: The Canes celebrate the win. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kenny Shivers, click to enlarge.
Battle Of The Champs: 1A Northview Falls To 5A West Florida
November 11, 2011
In a battle between 1A and 5A district champions, the West Florida Jaguars beat the Northview Chiefs Thursday night in Pensacola, 33-20.
It was the regular season-ender for both teams — an especially historic night for the Jaguars as they finished at 9-1, the best record in the history of West Florida High School.
In the first quarter, west Florida scored first on a 16-yard Kyle Faxlanger pass to Lawrence Lee. With a good kick from Luke Jackson, the Jags were up 7-0 with 8:03 remaining in the quarter. About three minutes later, Faxlanger struck again on an 18-yard pass to Jaylen Adams. Another Jackson kick through the uprights, and West Florida held a 14-0 advantage.
The Chiefs’ Roderick Woods was in from 6-yards out with 3:44 to go in the first quarter. With a good kick from Kevin Vaughan, Northview closed West Florida’s lead to 14-7. But West Florida answered quickly with a 28-yard pass to Abrams from Faxlanger. A good Jags kick, and West Florida was still on top, 21-7.
West Florida scored again in the second quarter with 78-yard touchdown from Lee after a pass from Faxlanger.
In the third, West Florida added thee on a 35-yard field goal from Jackson, and Northview’s La’Mikal Kyles score on and 11-yard run. And in the fourth quarter, Northview scored with a 4-yard run from Woods, and West Florida added another Jackson field goal from 25-yards out.
Both teams will begin the state playoff series at 7:30 p.m. on November 18 on their respective home fields. Northview will host Wewahitchka in the regional semifinals, and West Florida will host Tallahassee Godby. Home field advantage could remain throughout the playoffs for the Chiefs until the state championship game in Orlando.
- For a photo gallery of action from the game, click here.
- For a photo gallery of the Northview and West Florida cheerleaders, click here.
- Editor’s note: The Northview and West Florida band will be featured in a photo gallery on Saturday morning.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf Athletes Honored
November 9, 2011
Several Northview High students were honored during a recent Fellowship of Christian Athletes banquet for their participation in volleyball, cross country and golf.
Northview Chiefs honored were:
West Florida Wins District 1-5A Title In 3-Way Shootout
November 8, 2011
The West Florida Jaguars emerged from a 3-way shootout Monday night as District 1-5A champions.
West Florida, Panama City Arnold and Gulf Breeze were all 3-1 in the district headed into the showdown on the Jag’s home turf at Woodham Middle School.
In the first 12-minute quarter, Gulf Breeze beat Arnold 3-0.
In the second 12-minute game for the district title, West Florida beat Gulf Breeze 7-0. Things were off to a rough start for the Dolphins, as they fumbled the ball away on their very first possession of the night. West Florida drove all the way down to the Dolphin one before missing a field goal attempt.
The Jaguars scored with 1:06 to go in the game with a 40-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Faxlanger to Lawrence Lee.
On November 18, the West Florida Jaguars will host Tallahassee Godby in the Class 5A regional quarterfinals.
The Jaguars will host the 1A Northview Chiefs in a regular season ending game Thursday at 7 p.m. at Woodham Middle School.
Football Standings: Champions And 3-Way Ties
November 7, 2011
It’s the final week of the regular season in high school football, with district kings already named in two local districts, while one is in a three-way shootout Monday night.
The Northview Chiefs easily chomped the Baker Gators last Friday night to take the District 1-1A championship and claim home field advantage for the playoffs.
The District 1-5A title will come down to a three-way shootout Monday night between West Florida, Gulf Breeze and Arnold. The top two teams are playoff bound, while number three heads to the lockers for the last time. (For an update to this story, click here.)
The shootout will take place at 7 p.m. at West Florida’s home field at Woodham Middle School.
Pensacola High is on top of District 1-6A, while the Pace Patriots are in second. For the Tate Aggies, an 0-10 season ended Friday night.
Pictured top: Action as Northview beat Baker Friday night to claim in the District 1-1A championship. Pictured inset. Tate takes on Washington last Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview, West Fla. Compete In District Cross Country Meet
November 7, 2011
The District 1-2A cross county meet was held Saturday at Sims Middle School in Pace.
The Northview Chiefs finished in seventh place for both boys and girls — missing a trip to regionals. Northview’s Isaac McGahan (pictured) placed 10th overall with a time of 18:03, earning him an individual trip to the regional meet.
Results were as follows:
Top 5 Boys Teams
- Catholic 47
- West Florida 55
- Arnold 85
- Rutherford 92
- South Walton 97
Top Individual Boys
- Kerrigan, Don (Catholic) — 16:35.00
- Sortino, Mark (West Florida) — 16:36.00
- Clark, Alec (West Florida) — 16:54.00
- Leuze, Jacob (South Walton) — 17:04.00
- Wyllie, Andrew (Rutherford) — 17:10.00
- Engel, Daniel (Catholic) — 17:13.11
- LaNasa, Trey (South Walton) — 17:13.86
- Hyman, Alexander (Arnold) — 17:36.00
- Chope, John (Catholic) — 17:49.00
- McGahan, Isaac (Northview) — 18:03.00
- Remich, Michael (Catholic) — 18:07.00
- Qualls, Darrin (West Florida) — 18:14.00
- Armstrong, Derrick (Arnold) — 18:22.00
- Rowe, Griffin (Arnold) — 18:26.00
- Gutierrez, Carlos (Rutherford) — 18:30.00
- Modin, Seth (West Florida) — 18:35.00
- Patel, Saajan (Rutherford) — 18:37.00
- Lance, Jordan (Arnold) — 18:50.00
- Farner, Spencer (Bay) — 18:51.00
- Bromen, Jeffrey (Catholic) — 18:58.00
Top 5 Girls Teams
- Catholic 39
- West Florida 49
- South Walton 96
- Arnold 107
- Rutherford 134
Top Individual Girls
- Roberts, Kaysi (West Florida) — 19:26.00
- Hodges, Mikayla (Arnold) — 19:34.00
- Gaillard, Christina (Arnold) — 20:36.00
- Farr, Rebecca (Catholic) — 20:37.00
- Endacott, Gabrielle (Catholic) — 21:03.00
- Campion, Natalie (Catholic) — 21:14.00
- Sortino, Jordan (West Florida) — 21:40.00
- Nesbitt, Raleigh (West Florida) – 21:43.00
- Bump, Allysa (South Walton) — 21:46.00
- Weiner, A. (South Walton)– 22:02.00
- Gibson, Dale (Catholic) — 22:04.00
- Garred, Melissa (Rutherford) — 22:12.00
- Lockridge, Kaitlin (Catholic) — 22:44.00
- Busch, Taylor (Catholic) — 22:47.00
- Phillips, Jodi (Rutherford) — 22:50.00
- Wiley, Miranda (West Florida) — 22:54.00
- Moore, Hanna (West Florida) — 23:04.00
- Rivera-Santiago, A. (West Florida) — 23:11.00
- Turner, Danielle (West Florida) — 23:12.00
- Ehlers, Elizabeth (Catholic) — 23:26.00
Video: Northview Chiefs Beat Baker For District Championship
November 6, 2011
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison for NorthEscambia.com from Northview’s win Friday night over Baker for the District 1-1A championship.
For game details and a photo gallery from the game, click here.
(If you do not see the YouTube video above, it is because your work, school or home firewall is blocking external videos.)