Tate Ends Season With Close Loss To Washington (With Photo Gallery)
November 5, 2011
Tate finished out their 2011 season on a losing note, but not without giving it their all against the Washington Wildcats Friday night. In the end, the Wildcats beat the Aggies 40-32 in Pensacola.
Tate’s first score of the night came on a 29-yard field goal from Hagen Mancuson with 4:55 in the first quarter. Steven Fortner added a touchdown on 9-yard run in the second, followed by a good kick by Mancuso.
The third saw Tate score twice — Tanner Robinson on a 5-yard pass from Jalen Cunningham and Calieb Norris on a 66-yard pass from David Moorhead.
Tate also scored in the fourth quarter with a 45-yard TD run from Lavantai Samuel.
The Aggies finished the season at 0-10.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured: The Washington Wildcats defeated the Tate Aggies Friday night 40-32. MorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Carnley, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Gets Big Playoff Win Over Billingsley
November 5, 2011
Flomaton’s Ryheem Dixon had five touchdowns Friday night as No. 6 Flomaton easily beat Billingsley 53-16 in round one of the Alabama 2A playoffs.
Dixon had a 24-yard touchdown pass to Hunter Bonds, a 6-yard touchdown run, a 36-yard touchdown pass to Neiko Robinson, a 70-yard touchdown pass to Robinson and returned a kickoff 85 yards for a TD.
Dustin Postlewait added a 2-yard touchdown run and a 64-yard interception run return by Robinson.
Flomaton (10-1) will visit Goshen in the second round of playoffs at 7:00 next Friday night.
Submitted photos by Kenny Shivers for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Homecoming Parade Planned
October 31, 2011
The Northview High School Homecoming Parade will be held next Friday afternoon.
Entries are being accepted now for the parade at 1:00 p.m on November 4. Floats, walkers, vehicles, etc. can sign up now by calling (850) 327-6681 ext 254.
BBQ sandwich lunches will be available for $5 on the day of the parade, and homecoming shirts will be $10. To purchase a lunch or t-shirt, see any Northview DCT member, or call (850) 327-6681 ext 254.
The parade will travel from Bratt Elementary School to Northview High School. West Highway 4 will be closed from approximately 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. between the two schools for the parade.
Prep Football District Standings
October 31, 2011
Winners and losers are emerging as week 10 of play rolls around for Florida schools. For many teams, Friday night will be the last under the lights this season.
At 2-0, Northview sits alone at the top of District 1-1A, with Baker and Freeport tied for second at 1-1 in the district. Baker comes to Bratt for Northview’s homecoming Friday night. A Northview wins seals the deal on the District championship. But if Baker should beat Northview, there would be a three-way tie with Freeport, if Freeport defeats Jay. The Jay Royals are totally out of the district championship hunt.
In District 1-5A, West Florida is at the top, despite a perfect season coming to an end with a 41-20 loss last Friday night to Arnold. District play is over for the Jags at 4-1. Arnold is (3-1) as is Gulf Breeze. There will be a three way tie for the district if Arnold and Gulf Breeze should both win Friday night, setting up a three-team tiebreaker.
Pensacola High is on top of District 1-6A. North Escambia’s team, the Tate Aggies (0-5 in the district), will battle it out for Washington (1-4 in the district) Friday night to avoid being at the bottom of the 2011 district rankings.
Northview Chiefs Sting Vernon’s Yellow Jackets
October 29, 2011
The Northview Chiefs picked up a win on the road Friday night over Vernon, 47-6.
Senior Brandon Sheets had 101 yards passing for two touchdowns while running for two more touchdowns for the Chiefs, while Junior Roderick Woods had 73-yards and a touchdown.
The Chiefs took the lead with 8:07 to go in the first quarter with a Brandon Sheets touchdown. With a good kick from Kevin Vaughan, Northview was up 7-0 over the Yellow Jackets. Then, with 5:24 in the first, Austin Albritton returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown, 13-0 Chiefs.
The Chiefs were not done yet with the first, quarter with Sheets in from 30-yards out with 1:55 to go. With a good two point conversion, Northview was up 21-0.
Early in the second quarter, Roderick Woods had a 25-yard touchdown to up the Chiefs’ advantage to 28-0. Northview stung the Yellow Jackets again with 7:-8 to go in the half on a 50-yard pass from Sheets to LaMikal Kyles, 35-0.
The Yellow Jackets’ last drive of the half was cut short with a Chiefs interception by junior Trey Johnson. Headed into the lockers at the half, NHS held a strong 35-0 lead.
Woods scored his second TD of the night with 10:40 remaining in the third. With a missed extra point, Northview’s advantage explanded to 41-0.
With 2:41 remaining in the game, Vernon (3-5) managed their only TD, 41-6. Northview sealed their win with a Jammie Gafford touchdown late in the fourth, 47-6.
Next Friday night will be big for the Northview(5-2, 2-0). It’s homecoming for the Chiefs, and it’s a chance to seal a district championship as they take on the Baker Gators in Bratt.
If the Chiefs knock off Baker, Northview takes the district and Freeport takes the No. 2 spot. But if Baker should beat Northview, there would be a three-way tie with Freeport, if Freeport defeats Jay. The Jay Royals are totally out of the district championship hunt.
For more submitted photos from the game, click here.
Pictured top: The Northview Chiefs celebrate Friday night in Vernon after defeating the Yellow Jackets 47-6. Pictured inset: Northview’s varsity cheerleaders, including Charleigh McPherson and Ariel Holland, led Chiefs fans in Vernon. Submitted photo by Wayne Holland for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
West Florida Winning Streak Ends With 41-20 Loss
October 29, 2011
The West Florida Jaguar’s perfect season came to an end Friday night with a 41-20 loss to Arnold High School.
West Florida jumped out to the lead late in the first quarter. With 2:43 in the first, senior Jalen Jones scored on a 3-yard run. With a good kick from Luke Jackson, the Jags were up 7-0.
After an Arnold score early in the second quarter, Kyle Faxlanger found receiver Lawrence Lee with a 56-yard touchdown pass, the Jackson nailed a 41-yard field goal for a 17-7 West Florida lead at the half.
But Arnold struck back hard in the third with four touchdowns, while West Florida added a 33-yard Jackson field goal.
Despite the loss, it’s been the best season ever for West Florida (7-1). District play is over for the Jags at 4-1. Arnold is (3-1) as is Gulf Breeze. There will be a three way tie for the district if Arnold and Gulf Breeze should both win next week, setting up a three-team tiebreaker.
Graceville Beats Jay
October 29, 2011
The Jay High School Royals lost on the road Friday night to Graceville, 30-22.
The Royals took and early lead in the first on a 20-yard pass from Tate Upton to Allen Perry. With a good kick from Conner Weekes, Jay held a 7-0 advantage with 8:33 remaining in the first quarter.
Graceville scored twice in the second quarter — on a 20-yard pass with 4:49 on the clock and a 50-yarder after recovering an on-side kick with 4:35 to go. Then, after a seven yard drive, Rickey Cofield wsa in from 28-yard out for the Royals. A good kick from Weekes, and the they were tied 14-14 headed into halftime.
The Tigers hit again with 5:51 in the third and with about 6:00 in the fourth for their 30-22 win.
The Jay Royals (3-6, 0-2) will host Freeport in their final game of the season next Friday night at 7:00. The Royals are out of the district championship hunt.
Friday Night High School Football Roundup
October 29, 2011
Here’s a look at high school football scores from around the North Escambia area:
Florida
- Northview 47, Vernon 6 [Read more...]
- Tallahassee Godby 43, Tate 19 [Read more...]
- Arnold 41, West Florida 20 [Read more...]
- Graceville 30, Jay 22 [Read more...]
- Pine Forest 56, Escambia 7
- Pace 49, Milton 35
Alabama
- Escambia County (Atmore) 24, Baldwin County 9
- T.R. Miller 26, WS Neal 14
- Monroe Academy 28, Escambia Academy 24
- Flomaton 42, Excel 7 (Thurs pm game)
Tate Falls To Godby (With Photo Gallery)
October 29, 2011
The Tate Aggies were defeated by Tallahassee Godby in Cantonment 43-19 in a non-district game.
The Amos P. Godby High School Cougars went into Friday night’s game undefeated at 7-0, having outscored opponents by a 252-50 margin.
The Tate Aggies took the lead in the first quarter on a 8-yard touchdown pass from David Moorhead to LaVantai Samue, who had three touchdowns for the nightl. A missed kick, and Tate was up 6-0 with 6:11 to go in the first.
Tate’s other scores of the night came on a 7-yard runs from Samuel in the second and again in the third.
The Tate Aggies (0-8, 0-5) will be at Washington (1-7, 1-4) next Friday night at 7:30.
For more photos from the game, click here.
For highlights from Tate’s Senor Night, click here.
Pictured: Tate was defeated by Tallahassee Godby Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Carnley, click to enlarge.
FHSAA Suspends Pace Player For Fight During Tate Game
October 28, 2011
A Pace High School football player has been suspended for six games for his involvement in a what was determined to be a fight last Friday night in a game against the Tate Aggies.
The Florida High School Athletic Association handed down the automatic suspension for senior defensive tackle Troy Gaoa for the incident at Tate’s Pete Gindl Stadium in Cantonment. Pace High is expected to appeal the ruling.
Two other area players received the automatic six game suspension earlier this year following an alleged altercation. Both Jay and Baker high schools appealed, and both suspensions were reduced.
Pictured above: Action from Tate and Pace last Friday night in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.