Saturday Northview DCT Softball Tourney Canceled
March 2, 2012
A coed softball tournament set for Saturday in Walnut Hill has been canceled due to weather.
The DCT Coed Softball Tournament that was scheduled for Northwest Escambia’s Bradberry Park will be rescheduled for a later date to be announced. For more information, call (850) 327-6681 or (251) 294-1947.
Byrd, Clark, Barrow Named To Subway All-Star Basketball Roster
March 2, 2012
Three North Escambia players were included as the Pensacola Sports Association announced the rosters for the 2012 Subway High School All-Star Basketball Game.
Taylor Byrd from Northview and Katie Clark from Tate were named to the West Girls team, and Zach Barrow from Northview was named to the West Boys team.
The 2nd annual all-star game is scheduled for Friday, March 9 at Pensacola State College. Beginning at 6 p.m., the women will take the court with the men’s game to follow. This year’s game features some of the best seniors from Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties (East) playing against the seniors from Escambia County (West).
Tickets to the game are only $8. Fans are encouraged to bring canned good items to donate to the Manna Food Pantry to get a discount on game admission. Additionally, $1 of every ticket will go toward the Dr. Alec Kessler Scholarship Foundation. Dr. Kessler played for the University of Georgia and the Miami Heat before becoming a surgeon at the Andrews Institute. He passed away in 2007 from a heart attack. The scholarship winners will be announced at the all-star banquet.
Rosters for the 2012 Subway High School All-Star Soccer Game are below. Final game day rosters are subject to change.
West Girls: I’eshia Adams, Allie Plummer, Mary Grace Salinas from Catholic, Taylor Byrd from Northview, Eva Stevens, Jasmine Baldwin, Katie Clark from Tate, Cilmary Hatcher, Kiarra Watts, Cori Snow from West Florida, Kyla Muhammad, Pershawna Williams from Pensacola, Teadra Jones, Megan Briske from Washington, Jenna Weidert, Bethany Roberts from Pensacola Christian Academy, Taron Bright, Megan Lyn, Micala Kirn from Pace.
West Boys: Tom Andrews from Pensacola Christian Academy, Devante’ Riley, Fletcher Forte, Shane Sanders from Pensacola, Michael Burkhard, Chase Wilson from Catholic, David Hawkins, Cole Fountain, Shaquille Purifoy, Joshaun Bryant from Pine Forest, Devante Pope, Keaynon Gulley, Dominic McCrear, Braxton griffin, Joshua Byrd from Washington, Tristan Rudolph, Shanton Bonner from Escambia Charter, Zach Barrow from Northview, Charles Conner, John Kelly from East Hill.
East Girls: Kaylynn Chappell, Jameisa Madison, Tontora Stith, Erica Hedmount from Crestview, Ashley Levesque from Niceville, Emily Troell, Marionna Pride from Fort Walton Beach, Brittany West, Alexis Cheeks, Jessinda Skinner from Choctaw, Cierrah Jackson, Abrea Johnson, Kasandra Gilley, Virginia French from Milton, Maggie Mims from Gulf Breeze, Morgan Jones, Danni Mayhair from Baker.
East Boys: Haylen Washington, Ryan Novacic from Milton, Gavin Richardson from Central, Chris Taylor, Jordan Bennett, Donocan President from Gulf Breeze, Tyler Armstrong, Jerrod Stephens from Pace, Anthony Hawthrone, Jonathan Brassell, Mikal Rodgers from Choctaw, Danny Spicer from Baker, Justin Cline, Antryun Coleman from Crestview, Kyle Koszuta, Shane Horton, Iain Persaud from Niceville, Todd Laney from Jay, Rece Drake from Fort Walton, Dylan Dunford from Baker.
Northview Splits Baseball Games With Washington
February 28, 2012
The Northview Chiefs split a couple of baseball games with Washington High School Monday in Pensacola.
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs defeated Washington 8-5. The win ups the junior varsity’s record to 2-1 on the year.
In varsity action, Washington defeated Northview 6-1.
The varsity Chiefs will open district play Friday night as they travel to Chipley to take on the Tigers at 6 p.m.
Ernest Ward Boys, Girls Swim Teams Take Second In County
February 27, 2012
Both the boys and girls Ernest Ward Middle swim teams finished second in Escambia County for the season. Pictured: The EWMS boys and girls swim teams at a recent county meet. Submitted photo by Stephanie Sims for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Varsity, JV Beat Escambia
February 25, 2012
The Tate High varsity and junior varsity teams both beat Escambia High Friday.
Tate 8 Escambia 2 (Varsity)
Tate’s varsity baseball team beat the Escambia Gators Friday night 8-2 to improve their record to 3-0, 2-0 in the district.
Cody Palmer, pitching in relief of Gabe Gunter, pitch four and third strong innings giving up four hits while not allowing a run. Palmer had three strike outs.
Offensively, Austin Quina (1-2, 2 RBI’s), Andrew Mack (2-2, 2B RBI) and Tyler Curtis (1-2, 2B RBI) lead the way as the Aggies scored eight runs on 7 hits.
Tate’s varsity team is off next week but will be back in action on Tuesday, March 6 as they play host to Pine Forest in another district matchup.
Tate 15 Escambia 0 (JV)
The junior varsity Tate Aggies improved to 4-2 on the season with a big 15-0 shutout of the Escambia Gators Friday afternoon. The JV team’s next game will be March 6 when they travel to West Florida to take on the Jaguars.
Tate Aggies Beat Washingon 4-3; Tate’s JV Falls
February 24, 2012
The varsity Tate Aggies beat Washington High School Thursday night 4-3, while Washington got past Tate 4-3 in junior varsity play.
Tate 4 Washington 3 (Varsity)
The Aggies came from behind again for the second game in a row on David Moorhead’s two run double in the top of the seventh inning. Riley Hodge threw a complete game allowing three
unearned runs on three hits while striking out six. Mac Seibert 2-4 RBI. JT Granat 1-3 HR RBI. Austin Quina 1-2 2B. Andrew Mack 2B.
Tate’s varsity with host Escambia High’s Gators Friday night at 7:00 in another district matchup.
Washington 4 Tate 3 (JV)
The junior varsity Tate Aggies fell to 3-2 on the season with a 4-3 loss to Washington Thurday afternoon. The JV Aggies will host Escambia at 4:30 Friday afternoon.
JV Aggies Fall To West Florida
February 23, 2012
The junior varsity Tate Aggies lost to West Florida High’s Jaguars in Wednesday night baseball action, 7-2.
With the loss, the JV Aggies are 3-1 on the season.
The JV Aggies will be in action again Thursday evening at 4:30 at Washington High School. Varsity action will follow at 7 p.m.
Northview, W.S. Neal Split Double Header
February 22, 2012
Northview’s JV baseball team split a double header with W. S. Neal Tuesday in Brewton. W. S. Neal won the first game 5-3, with the Chiefs taking the second game 5-3.
Destin Pizzolato led the Chiefs at the plate in the first game with two singles and a run scored. Chason Freeman and Jody Bonner also scored a run for the Chiefs. Daulton Tullis pitched 5 innings for Northview.
In the second game, the Chiefs’s Destin Pizzolato got the win on the mound, with strong relief from freshman Aaron McDonald. Leading hitters for Northview were Dalton Daniel and Daulton Tullis, each with a hit.
Northview’s JV will be back in action Thursday as they host Central at 4:00.
Northview JV, Varsity Beat Escambia Academy (With Gallery)
February 22, 2012
The Northview Lady Chiefs beat the Cougars of Escambia Academy Tuesday afternoon in both varsity and junior varsity softball.
The varsity Lady Chiefs beat the Cougars 15-5 with the game called in the fifth inning due to the 1o-run rule.
Mallory Ryan pitched the win for the Chiefs in five, allowing five hits, five runs and striking out two. Misty Doran was 3-4 with a double; Samantha Johnson went2-3 with two doubles and Shaquanna Jones was 2-4.
The varsity Lady Chiefs are 2-0 on the young season.
In JV action, Northview beat Escambia Academy 8-1.
The Lady Chiefs will be back in action Thursday on the road against the Baker Gators. The JV takes the field at 4:00, and the varsity plays at 6:00. Northview’s next home games are February 27 against Flomaton.
For more photos, click to enlarge.
Pictured top: Northview’s Misty Doran does not swing at a foul. Pictured inset: Mallory Ryan on the mound for the Chiefs. Pictured below: Lady Chief Lauren McCall safe at second. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Names Brad Naggatz As New Head Coach
February 21, 2012
The Tate High School Aggies have named Brad Naggatz at the their new football head coach, Principal Rick Shackle announced Tuesday afternoon.
Naggatz has been at Tate since 2006 where he has served as both offensive and defensive coordinator. He previously worked as offensive coordinator for Pensacola High School, and head coach at Catholic High School for about a decade.
Naggatz replaces Ed Rigby who had been at Tate for six seasons before resigning in January.
Rigby and Naggatz joined the Tate coaching staff at the same time, leading the the Aggies 22-39 overall performance with a playoff appearance in 2008.
The Aggies were winless during the 2011 season.