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
Flomaton Blows Away Mobile Christian
September 17, 2011
With six touchdowns from Ryheem Dixon, the Flomaton Hurricanes blew away Mobile Christian Friday night 54-14.
Dixon picked up 191 yards on a dozen carries for the Cane’s. He had touchdown runs of 37, 19, 5, 52 , 50 and 1 yard to led the No. 9 Flomaton Hurricanes on their home field. Flomaton also scored with a 29-yard Hunter Bond touchdown pass to Jaleel Flavors.
The Flomaton Hurricanes (4-0) will play host to the Jay Royals (0-3) next Friday night at 7:00.
Northview Takes Cross Country Meet; Ernest Ward Fields First-Ever Team
September 16, 2011
The Northview Chiefs took a cross country meet with Baker Thursday afternoon — the first meet for the Ernest Ward Middle School Cross Country Team in school history.
At the high school level, the Northview girls won with 22 points to Baker’s 44, and the Northview boys won with 22 points to the Baker Gators’ 33.
For a photo gallery from the meet, click here.
OVERALL RESULTS
- Fastest high school girl -Georgia Goetter 24:31 Northview
- Fastest high school Boy- Dylan Scott 18:29 Baker
- Fastest middle school Girl -Sierra Brannon 28:21 Baker
- Fastest middle school Boy -Michael Copeland 26:51 Baker
HIGH SCHOOL
- Top 5 Northview girls: Georgia Goetter, Lakelynn Parker, zacarra Davis, Jazzlyn Franklin, Ashley Joiner
- Top 5 Baker girls: Katelyn Prahl, Sierra Brannon, Anna Scott, Isabella Chunn, Katie Smith
- Top 5 Northview boys: Isaac McGahan, Dakota Craft, Joseph Baldwin, Jonathan Moretz, Joshua Borelli
- Top 5 Baker boys: Dylan Scott, Sage Smith, Arec Thompson, Johnathon Ramos, Michael Copeland
MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Top 2 Ernest Ward girls: Bethany Reynolds 28:55, Natalie Goetter 30:04
- Top 2 Ernest Ward boys: Zachary Calloway 31:17, Gavin Coon 31:23
- Top 2 Baker girls: Sierra Brannon 28:21, Anna Scott 30:31
- Top 2 Baker boys: Michael Copeland 26:51, Austin Mayo 28:43
Pictured top: Top Northview High School male and female runners Isaac McGahan and Georgia Goetter during a cross country meet Thursday afternoon at Northview. Pictured below: Top Ernest Ward Middle male and female runners Bethany Reynolds and Zachary Calloway. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Blackman Running For Troy Trojans
September 14, 2011
Robin Blackman, a 2011 Jay High graduate, is continuing her running career at Troy University.
During her first two meets for Troy, Blackman has scored first. Last weekend, she competed in the Auburn Invitational held at Auburn University and finished fourth for the Trojans. She also ran number five for the Trojans at the Troy Invitational and places 29th among a field of 58.
The Trojans will travel this next Saturday to compete at Georgia State University.
Pictured: Robin Blackman of Jay runs for the Troy University Trojans. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Vs. Escambia County (Atmore) Junior Varsity
September 13, 2011
The Escambia County High School (Atmore) Blue Devils defeated the Northview Chiefs 8-0 Monday evening in Atmore in junior varsity football action.
The only score in the game came from the JV Blue Devils with less than a minute to go in the half.
The JV Chiefs were coming off a 30-16 win over the West Florida High JV Jaguars last week in Pensacola. The JV Chiefs will travel to Baker on September 22 to take on the JV Baker Gators at 6:30 p.m.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured top: Northview sophomore Brannon Freeman takes down an ECHS Blue Devil Monday evening in Atmore. Pictured inset: Freeman and Phillip Myrick gain yardage for the Chiefs. Pictured below: Northview’s Jaron Myles (#2) maneuvers through a host of ECHS Blue Devil defenders. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Ranked No. 1 In Florida 1A Football
September 13, 2011
The Northview Chiefs are ranked No. 1in Florida in Class 1A in two football polls released Monday.
The Chiefs are ranked No. 1 by both the Associated Press and in a poll by the national sports website Maxpreps.com by CBS Sports. The Chiefs moved up from No. 2 in the AP poll after a lost last Friday night by then No. 1 Jefferson County to Madison County, 42-7.
The Chiefs lost in the state semifinals last year, just one win away from the state championship game. This year, the Northview is in a newer “Rural Division”, allowing them to play similar rural public schools, not private schools.
The 2011 season opened with the Chiefs sitting out week one with a bye and a week two 27-14 non-district win over Marianna. Northview will travel to Chipley Friday night.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs celebrate after their first win of the season Friday night in Marianna. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.