Molino Lady Astros Split Games With Alabama Southern
September 20, 2011
The Lady Astros high division softball team from Molino split a couple of games with Alabama Southern in Monroeville last weekend, losing the first game 5-4 and winning the second game 3-1.
“It wast quite an accomplishment for high school girls to compete against this high level of competitor,” said Coach Donnie Nicholson.
The Lady Astros are players from North Escambia area high schools. They will play against a couple of junior colleges this weekend in the Fall Jamboree at the University of West Florida.
Members of the Molino Lady Astros are Meagan Green, Heather Thompson — pitchers and infielders; Brook Waters, Emily Vaxquez — catchers and infielders; Ashley Richerson, Barrett Barns, Nicole Kenough, Cat Tucker — infielders; Dallas Dickerson , Nikki Cody, Grace Kilcrease and Savannah Allen — outfielders.
Free Hunter Safety Course Offered
September 19, 2011
Escambia County Extension Services and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are offering a free hunter safety course at the Langley Bell 4-H Center, 4810 West Nine Mile Road.
Classes will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on September 20th, 22nd, 27th, and 29th with the range portion held October 1st from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Both traditional classroom style and online training are available.
The traditional hunter safety course, which covers the knowledge, skills, and ability needed to be a safe hunter, is 12 hours of classroom instruction with a test and three hours on the range.
The online version allows students to learn a majority of the course via computer with the remainder of the course covered in a four-hour classroom session on September 20th, followed by a test, and three hours on the range on October 1st.
Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must complete a hunter safety course before purchasing a hunting license.
Participants must be 12 years of age or older. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Each person must be pre-registered.
Information and registration is available online at http://myfwc.com/hunting/safety-education or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Panama City at (850) 265-3676 or
by calling Libbie Johnson at Escambia County Extension Services, (850) 475-5230 or email libbiej@ufl.edu.
Prep Football: No Leaders In District 1-1A, 1-6A After Three Weeks
September 19, 2011
Three weeks down in the high school football season, and there are not yet any leaders in District 1-1A or District 1-6A because none of the teams have actually played a district matchup.
But that will change Friday night in 1-6A with district games between Tate and Escambia, Pine Forest and Pace and Milton and Pensacola. The other team in 1-6A, Washington, will sit out Friday night with a bye.
There are still no district matchups this Friday night in District 1-A. The Northview Chiefs and the Jay Royals will face off in Jay on October 2 in the first district game of the season for either team.
Pictured top: Action Friday night as Tate lost to West Florida. Pictured inset: The Northview Chiefs fell to Chipley on the road last Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview, Jay Place In Pace Cross Country Meet
September 19, 2011
Both Northview and Jay high schools placed in the annual Patriot Invitational Cross County meet held recently at Simms Middle School in Pace.
The meet, hosted by Pace High School, featured 160 runners from high schools in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties. The Jay High Lady Royals placed sixth among 15 schools, while the Northview Lady Chiefs placed 13th. The Northview boys placed 14th.
Top runners for Northview and Jay were:
- Northview Boys Top 5: Issac McGahan, Joseph Baldwin, Dakota Craft, Jonathon Moretz and Jack Floyd
- Northview Girls Top 5: Georgia Goetter, Jazzlyn Franklin, Lakelyn Parker, Zacarra Davis and Julia Thorpe
- Jay Girls Top 5: Jessica Thornton, Jorja Agrait, Allison Blair, Ally Settle and Savannah Brow
Pictured top: The Northview Lady Chiefs at the recent Patriot Invitational Cross County meet in Pace. Pictured inset Jorja Agrait and Jessica Thornton run for the Jay Lady Royals. Pictured below: Members of the Northview Chiefs boys cross country team. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Dobson Wins Semper Fi 5K Run, Other Local Runners Place
September 18, 2011
Matt Dobson of Jay was the overall winner of the 28th Annual Semper Fi 5K Charity Run in Pensacola Saturday. Dobson’s time was 16:51.
Other North Escambia area runners placing in the race were:
- 58 — Christopher Tuckey, Cantonment, 21:40
- 42 — David Hanes, Cantonment, 20:43
- 156 — James Henderson, Cantonment, 24:28
- 172 — William Henderson, Cantonment, 24:51
- 226 — Richard Murray, Cantonment, 26:03
- 295 — Peter Ferree, Cantonment, 27:43
- 338 — Ashley McCormick, Cantonment, 28:33
- 359 — Hugh Long, Atmore 29:17
- 366 — Jason Beck, Cantonment, 29:27
- 426 — Dale Crabtree, Cantonment, 31:12
- 448 — Rob Bath, Molino 31:48
- 453 — Joshua Tucker, Cantonment, 31:58
- 457 — Paul Jones, Cantonment, 32:12
- 458 — Stephanie Godfrey, Cantonment, 32:13
- 462 — Renee Henderson, Cantonment, 32:22
- 500 — James Clark, Cantonment, 33:20
- 562 — Ann Jones, Cantonment, 38:38
- 623 — Lasonya Purifoy, Cantonment, 48:50
- 629 — Herman Clark, Cantonment, 52:00
Other North Escambia area residents place in the 5K walk were:
- 3 — Sonny Manning, Cantonment, 37:29
- 5 — Wiley Tramble, Cantonment, 39:04
- 14 –Catherine Griffin, Cantonment, 43:01
- 15 — Thomas Demoully, Cantonment, 43:04
- 25 — Michael Clouse, Cantonment, 46:15
- 28 — Ellen Beck, Cantonment, 46:51
- 57 — Carly Haskins, Cantonment, 55:03
- 58 — Chrystal Pedicord, Cantonment, 55:03
- 60 — Cindy Walker, Cantonment, 55:06
- 72 — Susan Vega, Cantonment, 55:44
- 73 — Lakota Maloney, Molino, 59:44
- 74 — Robynn Maloney, Molino ,59:46
Golfer Bubba Watson Donates $100K To Ronald McDonald House
September 18, 2011
Pro golfer Bubba Watson has donated $100,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida.
Watson’s relationship with Ronald McDonald House began a few years ago when he began championing fundraising events for the RMHC Chapter in Pensacola, where he donated a playground for families to enjoy at the House.
“It was clear that he valued family and giving back more than any win on the course. It’s through the generosity of people like Bubba who help show families that are cared for by us that they are not alone in their fight for their critically ill child. One hundred thousand dollars will go a long way to ensure the families whose children are getting treated in Pensacola are supported and cared for during the most trying of times,” said Marty Coyne, president and CEO, RMHC.
Sneads Beats Jay 33-7
September 17, 2011
The Jay Royals fell to 1-2 on the season after a 33-7 loss on the road to the Sneads Pirates Friday night.
By halftime, the the lone score for the Royals came on a 45-yard by Tate Upton in the fourth quarter.
The Jay Royals will travel to Flomaton next Friday at 7 p.m. to take on the Hurricanes. The Royals will celebrate Homecoming the following week as they host South Walton.
Chipley Upsets The No. 1 Northview Chiefs
September 17, 2011
The No. 1 ranked Northview Chiefs lost a non-district thriller on the road to the Chipley Tigers 34-27 Friday night.
“I thought Chipley played really well. They executed their game plan and they move the football all night,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said following the tough road loss for the Chiefs.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
The sixth-ranked Tigers jumped out to an early 7-0 lead with a touchdown and good kick with 8:22 on the clock in the first. At the 5:40 mark, the Chiefs came back to tie it up with a touchdown from senior Montaio Mitchell and a good kick from senior Kevin Vaughan.
Chipley struck back in the second to take a 14-7 lead. Then, with 6:14 in the half, Brandon Sheets was in on quarterback keeper for the Chiefs. A missed point after, and Chipley held a 14-13 lead.
Chipley scored again on an 80-yard run for an eight point lead, 21-13 with 5:55 in the half. Mitchell was in for another Chief TD and with a missed two point conversion with 2:42 in the half, 21-19 Chipley.
The Tigers hit again early in the third with a 39-yard touchdown run. With a missed point after, Chipley held a 27-19 lead. With 6:26 in the third, junor LaMikal Kyles hit the end zone for the Chiefs. A good Vaughan kick, and it was tied up 27-27.
“I thought maybe the momentum had turned , but we were just not able to get over the hump and get the lead. That would have been big for us,” Wheatley said.
With the cheerleaders in the stands and a loud crowd on their feet, the Chiefs fought to the end. But Chipley scored the game winning touchdown with 8:27 to go in the game, 34-27.
“I was disappointed with our defense. We were in good position at times and just didn’t wrap up and play fundamental football. They broke too many tackles,” Wheatley said. “We’ve got to be a better tackling team than we were tonight. Offensively, we moved the ball and had a lot of opportunities, but we just gave up way too much. Defensively, we’ve just got to get better.”
Chipley (3-0) and Northview (1-1) are in separate regions in the new Florida High School Athletic Association Rural Division. If they should meet again in the state playoffs, it would not be until the state semifinal game.
The Chiefs won’t play their first home game in Bratt until week five of the season on September 30. But first, Northview will travel to South Walton on September 23.
“It’s going to be a key game. We lost a heart breaker tonight, and now we’ve got to go on the road again, so we’ve got to have a really good week of preparation at practice,” Wheatley said. “It’s got to be upbeat, and we’ve got to work on the things we messed up on tonight and learn from our mistakes.”
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured: The No. 1 Northview Chiefs took on the No. 9 Chipley Tigers Friday night in Chipley. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
West Florida Beats Tate
September 17, 2011
The West Florida Jaguars improved to 3-0 with a 42-7 win over the Tate Aggies Friday night in Pensacola.
Tate’s only score of the night came on a pass from David Moorhead to Bryce Andrade — the first score of the season for the Aggies. After taking the 7-0 lead in the first quarter, it was all downhill for the Aggies.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Tate Aggies (0-3) will be at the Escambia Gators next Friday night, while West Florida will be on the road at Bay High School.
Pictured: The Tate Aggies fell to the West Florida Jaguars Friday night in Pensacola. NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Carnley, click to enlarge.
Prep Football Roundup
September 17, 2011
Here’s a look at high school football scores from Friday night from across the North Escambia area:
Florida
- Chipley 34, Northview 27 [Read more, photo gallery...]
- West Florida 42 Tate 7 [Read more, photo gallery...]
- Sneads 33, Jay 7 [Read more...]
- Pine Forest 22, Niceville 21
- Pensacola High 34, Catholic 13
- Choctawhatchee 33, Washington 0
- Pace 27, Navarre 23
- Escambia 24, Rutherford 21 (OT)
- Fort Walton Beach 12, Milton 6
Alabama
- Flomaton 54 Mobile Christian 12 [Read more...]
- Escambia County 28, WS Neal 15
- TR Miller 62, Montgomery Academy 14
- Escambia Academy 52, Prattville Christian 12