Register Now For Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk
September 21, 2011
The Second Annual Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk is coming to Northview High School.
The event will be held Saturday, October 8 at 8:30 a.m. at the school campus in Bratt. “The course is not your typical 5K race. It includes a variety of terrains and challenging hills around the campus,” according to event organizers.
This year the overall Male and Female winners will win their own Adirondack chairs painted by Northview student, Kiani Okahashi. In addition, awards will be broken down to each grade level for males and females, as well as awards for adult, master and grand master.
For a registration form and more details, click here. The registration fee and a t-shirt are only $10 though September 25.
“The event is to promote wellness through running and walking in the area. Now with Bratt Park more and more people are taking advantage of the walking track and getting into shape,” said Natalie Nall, cross country coach at Northview.
Over 140 runners and walkers took part in last year’s Chief Challenge.
The Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
Pictured: Over 140 runners and walkers took part in last year’s Chief Challenge at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Volleyball: Northview Splits With Central
September 21, 2011
The Northview Lady Chiefs fell to Central High in varsity volleyball action Tuesday, while the junior varsity defeated central in two games.
Varsity
Central defeated Northview in three straight games — 21-25, 14-25, 22-25.
Junior Misty Doran led the Lady Chiefs with two aces, two kills and four digs. Junior Taylor Roberson had one ace, a kill and three digs for NHS, while Josie Doucette added one ace, an assist and a dig. Shelley Mothershed, a junior, finished the game with three assists and four digs, and Morgan Payne had four kills and two digs.
Northview (0-9, 0-3) will host the Jay Lady Royals Thursday at 6 p.m.
Junior Varsity
In junior varsity action, the Lady Chiefs defeated Century in two games — 25-27, 25-22.
Junior Hannah Fiellin posted three aces, a kill and six assists for the JV Lady Chiefs. Sophomore Danielle Steadham had four aces and three kills. Makayla Flowers added four aces, while freshman Kyndall Hall had five kills for Northview’s junior varsity.
The JV Lady Chiefs (6-5, 2-1) will host Jay at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Central High Tops At Cross Country Meet
September 21, 2011
Central High School in Santa Rosa county recently placed in a district cross country meet against Laurel Hill, Baker, Paxton, Freeport, and Rocky Bayou.
The Central boys finished first overall and the Central girls finished third.
Top runners for Central were as follows:
BOYS
1. Kyle Fuller – 19:30- 3rd place
2. Keifer Boyett – 20:48 – 4th place
3. Nick Pooley – 20:57 – 7th place
4. Brad Moye – 21:40 – 13th place
5. Nolan Frady – 22:08 – 14th place
GIRLS
1. Beth Smith – 24:34 – 5th Place
2. Brandi Bradley – 25:43 – 6th Place
3. Erica Waters – 27:00 – 14th Place
4. Kennedy Fuller – 28:09 – 20th Place
5. Courtney Rutherford – 34:51 – 37th Place
6. Allaina Morrow – 34:52 – 39th Place
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.