Fort Walton Beats Tate, 33-0
September 10, 2011
The Fort Walton Beach Vikings beat the Tate High School Aggies Friday night 33-0. The Aggies were led by quarterback David Moorhead who was 11 for 22 for 95 yards on the road in Fort Walton Beach.
Tate was coming off a tough 42-0 loss last week against St. Charles Catholic of LaPlace, Louisiana. The Aggies (0-2) will be much closer to home next week as they travel to West Florida at 7 p.m.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured: The Tate Aggies lost on the road at Fort Walton Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Carnley, click to enlarge.
Prep Football Roundup
September 10, 2011
Here is a look at prep football action from around the North Escambia area Friday night:
Florida
- Northview 27, Marianna 14 [Read more...]
- Fort Walton Beach 33, Tate 0 [Read more...]
- Holmes County 41, Jay 12 [Read more...]
- West Florida 12, Washington 7
- Pine Forest 50, Mississippi-Weston 34
- Niceville 14, Pace 13
- PHS 29, Navarre 22
- Catholic 41, Gulf Breeze 35 (3OT)
- Niceville 14, Pace 13
- Crestview 32, Escambia 0
Alabama
- Flomaton 49, J.U. Blacksher 6 [Read more...]
- UMS Wright 35 Escambia County (Atmore) 12
- Escambia Academy 37, Marengo Academy 8
- Jackson 45, W.S. Neal 6
- T.R. Miller 42, Excel 0
Jay Royals Knocked Off By Holmes County Blue Devils 41-12
September 10, 2011
The Blue Devils of Holmes County beat the Jay Royals Friday night, 41-12.
Holmes County jumped out to an early 7-0 lead with 5:32 to go in the first quarter on a 2-yard run. The Royals answered about a minute later with a 2-yard run from Conner Weekes, but the point after kick missed the uprights. It was 7-6 headed into the second quarter.
The second quarter was dominated by the Blue Devils with touchdown runs of 20, 1 and 48 yards. Jay was scoreless in the second, trailing 28-6 headed into the lockers at the half.
Holmes County picked up two more touchdowns of 2 and 3 yards in the third. With about a second to go in the third, Ricky Cofield scored on a 2-yard for Jay. The kick failed and the Royals were down 41-12 headed into a scoreless fourth quarter in Jay.
The Jay Royals (1-1) will travel to Sneads next Friday night.
Flomaton Routs Blacksher
September 10, 2011
The Flomaton Hurricanes defeated J.U. Blacksher on the Road in Monroe County Friday night, 49-6.
Flomaton opened the scoring with a 36-yard pass from Ryheem Dixon to Jacob Newton in first quarter. A good kick from Corey Busbee, and the ‘Canes were up 7-0 headed into the second.
Flomaton kept the scoreboard operator busy in the second, scoring with a 64-yard pass from Dixon to Neiko Robinson, a 5-yard run from Robinson, another 18-yard from Robinson and a 34-yard run from Hunter Bonds. Busbee was 4-4 on kicks in the second.
In the third, Flomaton scored on a 26-yard from Dixon and a 5-yard run from Dustin Postlewait. Busbee was 2-2 through the uprights for a 49-0 Flomaton lead going into the fourth.
Blacksher managed a TD with about 50 seconds to go in the game and missed the point after for a 49-6 Flomaton Hurricane win.
Flomaton (3-0) will host Mobile Christian next Friday night.
Submitted photos by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
HS Volleyball: Northview Splits Varsity, JV Wins With Baker
September 9, 2011
Northview’s varsity fell to Baker while Northview’s junior varsity beat Baker in Thursday volleyball action.
Varsity
Northview (0-3, 0-2) lost to Baker in five games, 18-25, 25-18, 23-25, 25-21, 12-15.
Misty Doran — Aces-4, Kills-6, Blocks-5, Digs-1, Assist-1
Payton Hadley — Aces-6, Kills-1, Kills-2, Digs-3
Morgan Payne — Aces-2, Kills-5, Assists-1, Digs-2
Lily Townson — Assists-8, Blocks-1, Digs-1
Junior Varsity
Northview’s junior varsity (1-2, 1-1) defeated Baker in three, 25-22, 18-25, 15-3.
Hannah Fiellin — Assists-4
Kyndall Hall — Ace-1, Blocks-1
Tiffani Pritchett — Ace-7, Kills-3
Danielle Steadham — Kills-8, Blocks-2
Northview’s junior varsity will be in action beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday during the Northview JV Tournament with Pace, Pensacola Christian Academy, Flomaton and West Florida High School. The JV will play on the road Monday at 4:30 against Flomaton, and the varsity will take on the ‘Canes at 6 p.m.
Northview Drops Volleyball Games To Jay
September 8, 2011
Both the varsity and junior varsity Northview Chiefs came up short against Jay in volleyball action.
Varsity
Jay defeated Northview in a five game match, 14-25, 25-9, 25-22, 21-25, 15-17.
Misty Doran — Aces-8, Kills-9, Block-2, Digs-4, Assists-1
Lily Townson — Aces-2, Assists-7
Morgan Payne — Aces-1, Kills-7, Assist-5, Blocks-1, Digs-1
Payton Hadley — Kills-2, Assists-6, Blocks-1
Junior Varsity
The Jay JV defeated Northview’s JV, 25-18, 17-25, 13-15.
Danielle Steadham — Kills-3, Assists-1
Kyndall Hall – Aces-4, Kills-1, Blocks-1
Tiffani Pritchett — Aces–5, Kills-2
Rebecca Grim — Aces-1, Kills-1
Upcoming: Northview will host Baker Thursday — junior varsity at 5 p.m.; varsity at 6 p.m. Jay’s varsity will be in action Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at T.R. Miller.
Ernest Ward Middle Eagles Fall To Excel Panthers
September 7, 2011
The Ernest Ward Middle School Golden Eagles fell to the Excel Panthers Tuesday night, 8-0.
Austin Whitehead had several sacks and a fumble recovery for the Eagles, while Blake Green had a fumble recovery. Zachary Holland also had sack for loss for EWMS on the road in Excel. Gavin Grant had several completed passes, while Isaiah Dunn, Desmone Knight and Jacob Dunsford were among the yardage leaders for the Eagles.
Ernest Ward (0-2) will have next week off before hosting Uriah on September 20 in Walnut Hill.
Pictured: Action Ernest Ward Middle School loses to Excel Tuesday night in Excel. Submitted photos by Wayne Holland for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northwest Escambia Opens 2011 Football Season
September 4, 2011
Northwest Escambia’s Mini-Mites, Mites and Midgets open their 2011 season Saturday in Walnut Hill against Milton Black. Next Saturday, NWE will travel to Myrtle Grove, with the Mites playing at 11 a.m. and the Midgets at 2 p.m.
For a photo gallery from Saturday’s NWE Mini-Mite game, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Saturday Prep Football
September 4, 2011
In Saturday football action, two area teams — Pine Forest and Escambia County High (Atmore) — both picked up wins.
Pine Forest defeated Columbia (Ga.) High Saturday 20-14 in the Georgia vs. Florida Gridiron Challenge in Jonesboro, Ga. Pine Forest scored with a touchdown pass from Rashaad Lee and a 12-yard run from Lorenzo Long. PFHS also had two field goals from kicker Johnathon Cagle.
Escambia County High slid past B.C. Rain 8-2 in a very rainy game Saturday night at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile. Escambia County quarterback Chris Johnson had 2-yard touchdown run with 6:30 to go in the third quarter for the win. Johnson gained 167 yards on 27 runs, while ECHS had 218 total yards. Escambia County will host UMS Wright next Friday night in Atmore.
Prep Football Roundup
September 3, 2011
Here is a look at prep football action from around the North Escambia area Friday night:
Florida
- LaPlace (LA) St. Charles Catholic 42, Tate 0 [Read more...]
- Jay 48, Rocky Bayou 0 [Read more...]
- West Florida High 30, Escambia 21
- Tallahassee Lincoln 20, Pensacola High 7
- Navarre 28, Washington 7
- Choctawhatchee 28, Catholic 24
- Milton 20, Crestview 14 (2-OT)
- Saturday — Pine Forest vs. Columbia (GA) in Jonesboro, GA
- OFF — Northview
Alabama
- Flomaton 35, Southern Choctaw 7 [Read more...]
- Bayside 28, T.R. Miller 27
- UMS Wright 37, W.S. Neal 6
- Saturday — Escambia County (Atmore) at B.C. Rain, 7 p.m. Ladd-Peebles Stadium
Thursday Scores
- Pace 54, Panama City Arnold 28
- Jackson 23, Escambia Academy 13 (Read more…)