Suspension Cut For Jay QB
September 3, 2011
The six game suspension handed down earlier this week to Jay High quarterback Conner Weekes has been reduced.
Jay High appealed, and the Florida High School Athletic Association cut the suspension to just one game — last night’s game with Rocky Bayou.
The suspension was the result of an altercation during a preseason game August 26 between Jay and Baker. Weekes and Baker defender Billy Cotton were accused of throwing punches, but video reviewed during the appeals process revealed that Weekes never threw a punch during the altercation.
Jay lost that preseason game to Baker, 27-13.
Pictured above: WEAR 3’s camera caught the very end of an August 26 altercation during a preseason game between Baker and Jay. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Beats Rocky Bayou 48-0
September 3, 2011
The Jay Royals kicked off their first season under new Head Coach Ken Smith with a big win Friday night, pounding Rocky Bayou Christian School 48-0. It was the first regular season win for the Royals since 2009.
It was a big night in Jay for running back Ricky Cofield, with five touchdown runs totaling about 200 yards, including a 90-yarder late in the first half. Overall, Cofield hit almost 300 yards on the night.
Cofield’s first TD came with 4:25 in the first on a one-yard dash for the end zone. The kicked failed, putting Jay up 6-0.
In the second quarter, Cofield scored on runs on 44, 90 and 41 yards. Dalton Edwards was 2 of 3 on point after kicks, giving Jay a 26-0 lead heading into the lockers at the half.
In the third Cofield was in again on a 25 yard run, with a good kick from Edwards; and Dakota Smith scored for the Royals on a 2 yard run followed by another Edwards kick.
Headed into the fourth with a 40-0 lead, the Royals were not done, finishing up Rocky Bayou 48-0 after a 41 yard run from Tate Upton and a 2 point conversion on a Sammy Jones pass from Dalton Edwards.
Next Friday night, the Jay Royals (1-0) will host Bonifay.
Flomaton Hurricanes Beat Southern Choctaw 35-7
September 3, 2011
It was big win at home Friday night for the Flomaton Hurricanes as they downed Southern Choctaw 35-7.
UPDATE: One Southern Choctaw player was killed and about 30 others injured in a bus accident following the game. Click here for details.
After a scoreless first quarter, Flomaton hit the end zone on the second play of the second quarter with a 30 yard run by Ryheem Dixon and a good kick from Corey Busbee, 7-0. The Canes capped a 60-yard drive with a 15 yard pass from Dixon to Jacob Newton with 1:36 in the half. Busbee, 5 for 5 through the uprights under the Friday night lights, added the point after, and the Canes were up 14-0 at the half.
Flomaton scored again in the third with a 3 yard run by Nieko Robinson and a good kick, 21-0. The Southern Choctaw Indians answered the score less than a minute later, 21-7.
In the fourth, the Canes struck again with a 13 yard touchdown pass from Dixon to Austin Patterson and a good kick, 28-7. After Patterson intercepted, Flomaton scored again on a 4 yard run by Ladarius Thomas, 35-7.
Following the game, a 16-year old Southern Choctaw player was airlifted by LifeFlight to a Pensacola hospital after suffering an apparent head or neck injury during the game. His condition was not available late Friday night.
The Flomaton Hurricanes will travel to Monroe County next Friday night take on J.U. Blacksher.
Submitted photos by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Academy Falls On The Road To Jackson
September 2, 2011
The Escambia Academy Cougars where handed their second loss of the season Thursday night on the road, falling to Jackson 23-13.
The Cougars (1-2) were coming off a 24-20 loss to Clarke Prep a week ago. Escambia Academy, under Head Coach Heath Gibson, will be on the road again next week, playing Marengo Academy on September 9.
Ernest Ward Falls To Perdido (With Photo Gallery)
September 2, 2011
The Ernest Ward Middle School Golden Eagles opened their 2011 season Thursday night with a loss to the Perdido Middle School Raiders in Walnut Hill.
EWMS jumped out to an 8-0 lead with 4:04 to go in the first quarter, but the Raiders answered with a 6o-plus yard TD run less than a minute later. Perdido missed the point after, cutting Ernest Ward’s lead to 8-6.
With about two minutes on the clock in the half, EWMS drove to fourth and goal but tossed an interception to the Raiders at the four yard line. Heading into the half, Ernest Ward held onto their 8-6 lead.
Late in the fourth quarter, the Perdido Raiders drove to fourth and inches, running it in on the next down for a touchdown. Once again missing the point after, Perdido had a 12-8 advantage with 2:27 on the clock.
Ernest Ward ended the game with no time on the clock and a missed pass into the endzone.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Next week, the EWMS Eagles will be on the road at Excel on September 6. Their next home game in Walnut Hill will be September 20.
Pictured top: Ernest Ward’s Warren Suggs avoids Perdido defenders Thursday night in Walnut Hill. Pictured inset: Seventh grader Desmone Knight picks up yardage for EWMS. Pictured below: Hadley Woodfin cheers for the Eagles. NortheEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
JV Chiefs Beat West Florida (With Photo Gallery)
September 2, 2011
The Northview High Junior Varsity Chiefs kicked off their 2011 season with a win Thursday over West Florida High School. The Chiefs beat the WFHS Jaguars 30-16 in Pensacola.
The JV Chiefs will travel north to Alabama next taking on Escambia County High School at 6:30 on Monday, September 12 in Atmore.
The remainder of their 2011 schedule is as follows: Sept 22 – at Baker – 6:30 pm; -Sept 26 – Atmore – 6:30 pm; Oct 13 – West Florida – 6:30 pm.
Pictured: The JV Northview Chiefs defeated West Florida High Thursday in Pensacola. Submitted photos by Chris Edwards for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Man Misses Appointment To Fish And Wildlife Commission
September 2, 2011
A Jay businessman hoping for a seat on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has missed out; Gov. Rick Scott appointed a Tallahassee man to the post Thursday.
Jack Floyd, a 42-year old Jay native, began to lobby for a seat on the FWC after Commissioner Rodney Barreto of Miami announced that he was not seeking re-appointment.
Scott announced Thursday that he did not choose Floyd for the non-compensated position, instead naming Charles “Chuck” Roberts to the FWC.
Roberts, 58, of Tallahassee, has been the president of C.W. Roberts Contracting Inc. since 1976. He succeeds Barreto and was appointed for a term beginning September 1, 2011, and ending August 1, 2016.
Roberts served on the governing board of the Northwest Florida Water Management District from 1989 to 2001. He also was director of the Florida Transportation Builders’ Association for 20 years and chairman from 1996 to 1997, as well as the director of the Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida for 10 years. He was appointed to serve on the Liberty County School Board for one year in 1978.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Pictured: Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott (left) appointed Charles “Chuck” Roberts (left) to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Photo for NorthEcscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Volleyball: NHS Takes On Catholic
August 31, 2011
Both the varsity and junior varsity Northview Chiefs came up short against Catholic in Tuesday volleyball action.
Varsity
Catholic defeated Central in a three game, non-district match, 14-25, 16-25, 16-25.
Misty Doran — Aces -1, Kills -2, Block-3, Digs -4
Lily Townson — Aces-1, Assists -1, Digs -1
Morgan Payne — Kills -1, Digs -5
Payton Hadley — Block -1, Assists -1, Digs -2
Junior Varsity
The Catholic High JV defeated Northview’s JV, 23-25, 22-25.
Danielle Steadham — Aces -2, Kills -3, Block -1, Digs -4
Harley Caraway — Aces -1, Assists-1
Tiffani Pritchett — Kills -1, Digs-1
Hannah Fiellin — Setter/Left Kills -1, Assists -4, Digs -1
Pictured: Junior varsity action between Northview and Catholic Thursday afternoon in Bratt. Submitted photos by Sharon Sansom for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
JV Football Season Begins Thursday For Northview Chiefs
August 31, 2011
The 2011 junior varsity football season begins Thursday for Northview High School traveling to Pensacola to take on West Florida High School.
Here is the 2011 schedule for the JV Chiefs:
- Sept 1. — at West Florida — 5 pm
- Sept 12 — at Atmore — 6:30 pm
- Sept 22 — at Baker — 6:30 pm
- Sept 26 — Atmore — 6:30 pm
- Oct 13 — West Florida — 6:30 pm
Pictured: Northview’s JV beats the Baker Gators last season in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Jay QB Suspended After Friday Night Altercation
August 30, 2011
An altercation during a Friday night football classic between Jay and Baker has led to the suspension of two players.
An altercation erupted during the game, resulting in the ejection of Jay quarterback Conner Weekes and Baker defender Billy Cotton. Game officials said punches were thrown during the altercation.
The Florida High School Athletic Association has suspended Weekes and Cotton for six games. Both schools are appealing the ruling.
Jay lost the game to Baker, 27-13.
Pictured above: WEAR 3’s camera caught the very end of an altercation at Friday night’s kickoff classic game between Baker and Jay. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.