Jay Royals Win Spring Game
May 27, 2011
The Jay Royals won their spring jamboree Thursday night over Rocky Bayou Christian School 34-22 on the road at Destin Middle School.
The first half of the game featured the junior varsity and second string varsity and ended with a 22-22 tie.
The Royals came out fighting, scoring on their opening possession. After a 15-yard pass from Justin Goodwin to Baylor Mann, Brandon Boutle was in from nine yards out for a 25-22 Jay lead.
With just under two and a half minutes to go, Dakota Smith was in from four yards out for a 34-22 Royal advantage.
It was the Royals first game under new coach Kent Smith, a Jay graduate and former player. Smith has spent the past 22 years as an assistant coach at Pace. The 2011 season will be a rebuilding year for the Jay Royals — they are coming off a 0-10 season last year.
Photos: NWE Closing Ceremonies
May 27, 2011
Closing ceremonies were held Thursday evening for Northwest Escambia Little League in Walnut Hill. Junior and senior baseball and senior softball will continue at NWE through June 14.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
Photos by Mandi Kinely for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
‘Flash And Dash Of A Star’ – Molino’s Kart Racing King Jarrett Parker
May 25, 2011
Molino kart racing star Jarrett Parker continues his winning ways, taking another big win this past weekend in Gulfport. The Northview High student has caught the attention of Chase’n Race’n Illustrated magazine, America’s top kart racing publication dedicated to dirt karting.
Rowdy Jordan, the magazine’s publisher, gives NorthEscambia.com an industry-insider’s look at Parker:
Submitted by Rowdy Jordan
A couple of years ago, we stumbled on a youngster on the kart racing scene from Molino. This youngster had the flash and dash of a star. This youngster was Jarrett Parker.
Rules of the sport presented an opportunity in 2010 for Jarrett to continue competing in the junior divisions while also making the move into the senior divisions at select events.
In 2011, Jarrett has made the move into the senior ranks full-time. Early results, while fairly good, paled in comparison to his usual “winning” ways. Struggling a little against much more experienced veterans served as a wake-up call for the teen. Over the past month, Jarrett has competed at two high level events with national media in attendance. If there was ever a time to “answer the call”, this was it.
Jarrett managed a strong weekend in late April in Booneville, MS at the Mississippi Dirt Track Series event, but his “break-out” event of the year came in round three of the Mississippi Series held in Gulfport, MS on May 21.
Jarrett’s performance at Gulfcoast Motorsports Park exuded maturity, confidence, and the demeanor of a champion, something that has been missing in his earlier events this season. As a result, Jarrett bagged a win in the Stock Medium feature. That was just a “warm-up” for the Pro Flathead feature, which is the measure of success on this particular tour. Jarrett started on the outside pole alongside fellow Florida competitor Carson Haulman. While Haulman led the early laps, Jarrett clearly had the fastest ride on the track, but chose wisely to bide his time as the pair of youngsters sailed away from the field of competitors.
Just past the halfway point, Jarrett took over the top spot and cruised to the checkers nearly a half second ahead of second place Wesley LeBlanc of Louisiana, to claim the big payday.
His performance at the Gulfport event signals good and bad news. The good news; Jarrett Parker is here, and he’s here to win. The bad news is for his competitors: Jarrett Parker is here, and he’s here to win!
Photos courtesy Chase’n Race’n Illustrated for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Go Blue Wahoos! Pcola’s New Baseball Team Gets A Name
May 24, 2011
Pensacola’s new Double-A baseball team will be named the Blue Wahoos.
The name, submitted by Shelley Yates of Pensacola, was the slight favorite among thousands of fans that cast their vote during a “Name the Team” contest.
The Blue Wahoos brand was officially welcomed to Pensacola Monday at Cordova Park Elementary School. Quint and Rishy Studer, owners of the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, Blue Wahoos President Bruce Baldwin and fifth grade students and teachers from Cordova Park Elementary School were on hand to cheer for the six finalists and ultimately the winning name.
“From the 1,700 people who submitted team names to the pep rally here today at Cordova Park Elementary School, we have all thoroughly enjoyed this whole process,” said Quint Studer. “Naming the team is one of many opportunities for our fans and community to really take ownership of their new team. If the energy and creativity we saw from fans during this contest is any indication, we are going to have a lot of fun when the Blue Wahoos begin playing in Pensacola.”
Named for the explosive way they pull out of the water, Wahoos are a tough hometown fish that mean business. Blue, while part of the fish’s color, also connects to Pensacola’s blue water, blue skies and the Blue Angels, according to the team.
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos are the future Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The team will begin play in April 2012 at Maritime Park.
Pictured top: The Pensacola Blue Wahoos name is announced Monday morning during a pep rally at Cordova Park Elementary School. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Beats Washington In Spring Jamboree
May 21, 2011
The Tate Aggies won their spring jamboree game Friday night 27-26 over the Washington at Pete Gindl Stadium.
After the first half junior varsity portion of the game, Washington had a 14-13 lead. After a Washington score, Lorzeno Long then moved the ball 70 yards in four plays for the Aggies to tie the game 20-20.
Washington scored again in the fourth and missed a pass attempt to advance to a 26-20 lead. The Aggies answered with 9:04 to go in the game with a 2-yard run from Kenny Mason and a good kick from Hagen Mancuso to take a 27-26 win.
Long was the leading rusher for Tate with 185 yards on the night.
Atmore Babe Ruth: Wins For Poarch Creek LA Girls
May 20, 2011
Here are highlights from recent Atmore Babe Ruth softball games:
Poarch Creek LA Girls vs. Atmore Rotary Club Lions 13 – 7
Age Group 6 – 9
LA Girls
Coach Tim Ramer
A’Precious Brooks – 1 hit, 2 runs
Jayln Carlton – 2 runs
Calista Custard – 1 run
Kayla Lee – 1 run
Cassidy Murphy – 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 rbis
Jasmine Norman – 2 runs
Raevan Ramer – 1 hit, 1 run, 1 rbi
Taylor Respress – 1 hit, 1 run, 1 rbi
Bailey Spann – 1 hit, 1 run
Game Highlights – Raevan Ramer, pitcher, recorded four strikeouts. Cassidy Murphy led the team offensively with 2 hits, 2 rbis and scoring 2 runs. Bailey Spann was impassable at catcher throwing out two of the four attempted stolen bases.
Lions
Coach Delisha Crenshaw
TyQaja Brown – 1 run
Corteyia Martin – 1 run
India Crenshaw – 1 run
Ty’Asia Hall – 1 run
Adrianna Parker – 1 run
Ke’Aunyala Mitchell – 1 run
Trinity White – 1 run
Game Highlights – None submitted
Poarch Creek LA Girls vs Atmore David’s Catfish Marlins 10 – 2
Age Group 6 – 9
LA Girls
Coach Tim Ramer
A’Precious Brooks – 1 hit, 1 run
Jayln Carlton – 1 hit, 1 run, 1 rbi
Calista Custard – 1 run
Cassidy Murphy – 2 runs
Jasmine Norman – 1 run
Raevan Ramer – 1 hit, 2 runs, 2 rbis
Taylor Respress – 1 hit, 1 run
Bailey Spann – 1 run, 1 rbi
Game Highlights – Raevan Ramer, pitcher, recorded 6 strikeouts while only giving up 1 hit. Taylor Respress was like a vacuum at short stop recording 5 outs. Jayln Carlton was unstoppable, leading the team in stolen bases.
Marlins
Coach Jessica Schwartz
Breanna McGowan – 1 run
Madison Simmons – 1 run
Olivia Simmons – 1 hit
Game Highlights – Skyler Riley caught a pop fly for an out. Olivia Simmons had a good hit. Maddie Presley did a great job playing catcher.
West Florida Downs Northview In Spring Jamboree (With Photo Gallery)
May 20, 2011
The Northview Chiefs, coming off the best season ever in the school’s history, lost to the West Florida Jaguars 21-6 Thursday night during the varsity part of their spring football jamboree.
The Chief’s lone score came from Brandon Sheets with a 53-yard run.
The loss was, to say the least, a disappointment for Head Coach Sid Wheatley. He said the team had spent the three weeks of spring practice working on some new tricks that failed Thursday night due to mistakes.
For a photo gallery from the jamboree, click here.
“We knew we would have some mistakes and miscues; we were trying some different things offensively,” Wheatley said.
The mistakes and miscues were not limited to the offense, with the defense giving up some big plays.”Tackling was the most disappointing thing for us defensively,” he said. “We will work extremely hard to get better on the basics like tackling.”
Wheatley said fans will see a much improved team by fall, where the Chiefs have their sights set on that bringing thhat elusive state championship trophy home to Bratt.
We are going to continue to work, and we are going to be better,” Wheatley said.
West Florida scored with a 30-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Faxlanger to Ty Peasant, an 11-yard run from Daylan Abrams and a 12-yard dash from Lawrence Lee.
For a photo gallery from the jamboree, click here.
JUNIOR VARSITY
In the JV half of Thursday nights spring football jamboree at Woodham Middle School, the West Florida Jaguars slipped past the Northview Chiefs 3-0.
Even with the loss, Head Coach Sid Wheatley said his JV Chiefs played hard, moved the ball well and controlled the clock.
“I though the young kids played hard, and they are going to get better,” he said. “We are going to continue to work and have a great off-season and be ready to go in the fall.”
Pictured: Action as the Northview Chiefs take on the West Florida Jaguars Thursday evening at Woodham Middle School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Twirler Wins Regional Titles
May 19, 2011
Colbi Kendall of Flomaton won two titles at the Regional Baton Competition last weekend in Wetumpka, Ala. She won the regional titles for 10-12 years old in 1 and 2 baton and also show twirl.
Kendall competed in the open division where she took fourth place in solo, second place in 2 baton and first place in show twirl. She competes on a competition team consisting of three other girls from Pace and Pensacola. They placed first in the open division and also had the highest score in Regional and open of all competing teams combined.
Kendall is instructed by Melissa Majors of Santa Rosa and Escambia Twirlers.
Northview Girls Track Team Members Awarded
May 18, 2011
Northview’s Girls Track Team concluded their season with a Tuesday night banquet.
The girls received a certificate, pin, and a letter for first year athletes. In addition, the following awards were given:
- MVA Most Valuable Athlete- Given to the girls that earned the most points.
- MVA Field Events(Jump) Laniecia Gomez
- MVA Field Events (Throwing) Te’Andreia Knight
- MVA Mid & Long Distance -Georgia Goetter
- MVA Short Distance -Melissa Moretz(Not present)
- MVA Hurdles – Laniecia Gomez
- Take One for the Team Award-
- This years motto for the girls. The girls that would push and advance the team.
- Te’Andreia Knight, Naomi Cooler, Cheyanne Garnett, Shelby Nielsen, Jazzlyn Franklin, & Allissa Fiellin
- Heart of the Team Award-
- The girls that continued to uplift the team, positive attendance, help others, and kept it positive on the track and off.
- Laniecia Gomez & Ashley Cunningham
(MVA is Most Valuable Athelete, given to the girl that earned the most points in an event.)
Pictured top: Members of the Northview High School Girls Track Team. Pictured below: Take One for the Team Award winners. Pictured bottom: Heat of the Team Award winners Laniecia Gomez and Ashley Cunningham; MVA award winners Laniecia Gomez and Georgia Goetter. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Vs. West Florida Spring Game Moved To Thursday Night
May 17, 2011
There has been a schedule change for the Northview High versus West Florida spring football game.
West Florida will host Northview at Woodham Middle School on Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. (a change from Friday night).
Also in spring football action, Washington will be a Tate Friday night at 7:00, and Jay will travel to Rocky Bayou on Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m.