Jay Girls Set Record At State Track Meet
April 30, 2011
The Jay High School girls track team placed tenth in the 4×800 relay Friday in Winter Park.
Their time of 10:03:55 was a new school record, breaking the record of 10:12:00 set by the team a few weeks ago. Split times were Jessica Thornton 2:35, Caristyn Golden 2:32, Leely Trevino 2:28, and Robin Blackman 2:26. The split times were personal records for each of the girls.
Pictured: The Lady Royals’ 4×800 relay team Caristyn Golden, Robin Blackman, Leely Trevino and Jessica Thornton. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Falls In 1-2A Championship
April 29, 2011
The Jay High School Royals lost to the Freeport Bulldogs 4-2 Thursday night in the District 1-2A Tournament championship game. But the Royals (13-10) did not go down without a fight, scoring two in the final inning and going out with the bases loaded.
Hitters for Jay included Payden Roberts 1-3 with a double and RBI, Sammy James 2-3 with a run and RBI, and Conner Weeks 1-2 with a double and run.
Zack Gavin pitched seven for Jay, allowing four runs and striking out three.
Pictured: Action from the District 1-2A Tournament championship game Thursday night in Jay. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ballpark Warns Of Possible Scam
April 28, 2011
The president of the Molino Ballpark is issuing a warning to the community about a possible scam.
Jayson Ging said late Wednesday night that Molino Ballpark officials had learned that someone may be claiming to sell fruit baskets or raffle tickets for the park or a team, but none of the Molino teams are currently conducting such a fundraiser.
“I know that a few people have been scammed already,” Ging said. He said that Molino ball teams do conduct fundraisers, but they mostly take place at the ballpark. “This one is a individual without any connection with the park taking advantage of people.”
The possible fraud is under investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with any information about the possible fraud, or anyone that believes they may be a victim, should call the Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Northview, Jay Both Lose In Region 1-2A Quarterfinals (With Photo Gallery)
April 28, 2011
The Northview Chiefs and the Jay Royals are both out of the Region 1-2A tournament after disappointing losses Wednesday.
The Northview Lady Chiefs (15-10) lost to the Sneads Pirates 6-2 in a Bratt quarterfinal game. Sophomore Misty Doran pitched all seven innings for Northview, allowing seven hits, six runs and striking out three. Northview hitters included Shawna Montgomery 2-4 with a double and RBI, Doran and Ashley Digmon who was 3-4.
On the road in Bonifay, the Jay Lady Royals lost to Holmes County 8-6.
Sneads and Holmes County will battle it out Friday night for the regional championship.
For a photo gallery from the Northview vs. Sneads game, click here.
Pictured top: Senior Shawna Montgomery at bat for the Lady Chiefs. Pictured inset: Senior Ashely Digmon make a catch for an out Thursday evening in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Upset In District Baseball Tourney; Jay Advances To Championship
April 27, 2011
The number one Northview Chiefs were knocked out of the District 1-2A baseball tournament Tuesday afternoon, while the number two Jay Royals advanced to Thursday’s championship game.
No. 4 Freeport upset the No. 1 Northview Chiefs 3-2. For more photos from the game, click here (submitted by Cathy Scott).
The No. 2 Jay Royals beat the No. 4 Baker Gators 3-1. Tyler Prescott allowed only two hits in five innings for the Royals while striking out five. The Royals scored two in the fourth and one in the sixth.
Jay and Freeport will advance to the District 1-2A championship game at 7 p.m. Thursday in Jay.
District 1-2A at Jay
GAME 1: Freeport 19 Ponce De Leon 0
GAME 2: Baker 8 Pensacola Christian 3
GAME 3: Freeport 3 Northview 2
GAME 4: Jay 3 Baker 1
CHAMPIONSHIP: Freeport vs. Jay, 7 p.m. Thursday
Pictured above: Action from the Northview versus Freeport District 1-2A playoff game Tuesday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo by Cathy Scott, click to enlarge.
Lady Royals Run To State
April 27, 2011
The Jay High School Lady Royals will compete in the state track meet in Winter Park Friday after wins at the Region 1-A meet in Tallahassee.
Five Lady Royals will take part in the state meet after their performances at regionals:
- Robin Blackman broke the school record in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:26.61. She had previously set the record a few weeks ago with a time of 2:26.75. She placed third at the regional meet.
- Leely Trevino placed second in the 1600 meter run with a personal best of 5:37.28.
- The 4×800 meter relay team of Blackman, Trevino, Caristyn Golden and Jessica Thornton placed 2nd with a time of 10:22.08.
- The Royal’s managed a third in the 4×400 relay with a time of 4:21. The members of this team were Blackman, Trevino, Golden and Shelby Thomas.
Ally Settle also placed seventh in the 3200 meter run.
The Lady Royals earned ninth place overall in Region 1-1A, which includes schools from Pensacola to Tallahassee.
Pictured top: Jay’s 4×400 relay team Caristyn Golden, Leely Trevino, Robin Blackman and Shelby Thomas. Pictured below: The Lady Royals’ 4×800 relay team Golden, Blackman, Trevino and Jessica Thornton. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
District Baseball Tourney Brackets Set
April 24, 2011
District baseball tournament brackets have been set for three North Escambia area teams — Northview, Jay and Tate.
District 1-2A at Jay
GAME 1: No. 5 Ponce De Leon vs. No. 4 Freeport, 4 p.m. Monday
GAME 2: No. 6 Pensacola Christian vs. No. 3 Baker, 7 p.m. Monday
GAME 3: Game 1 winner vs. No. 1 Northview, 4 p.m. Tuesday
GAME 4: Game 2 winner vs. No. 2 Jay, 7 p.m. Tuesday
CHAMPIONSHIP: Game 3winner vs. Game 4 winner, 7 p.m. Thursday
District 1-5A at Escambia
GAME 1: No. 3 Milton vs. No. 6 Pine Forest, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday
GAME 2: No. 4 Navarre vs. No. 5 Escambia, 7 p.m. Tuesday
GAME 3: Game 1 winner vs. No. 2 Tate, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
GAME 4: Game 2 winner vs. No. 1 Pace, 7 p.m. Wednesday
CHAMPIONSHIP: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 7 p.m. Thursday.
Jay Pro Rodeo Next Weekend
April 24, 2011
The 9th Annual Jay Pro Rodeo is coming up next weekend.
Rodeo events including pro bull riding, calf and team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and more will take place next Friday and Saturday nights, April 29-30 beginning at 8:00.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Parking is free, and concessions will be available. All proceeds benefit area youth programs and the Jay Relay for Life. The event is sponsored by the Jay High School Quarterback Club and Ted May Arena, and sanctioned by the Tri-State Rodeo Association.
Ted May arena is a half mile east of the red light on Highway 4 in Jay. For more information, contact Fredrick Barrow at (850) 675-1646.
Northview Lady Chiefs Win District Championship 10-3 Over Jay’s Lady Royals
April 22, 2011
The Northview Lady Chiefs claimed the District 1-2A softball championship Thursday night with a 10-3 win over rival Jay High School.
For the Lady Chiefs, it was a stellar performance all around, according to Head Coach Sammy Day.
For a gallery from the game with 100 photos, click here.
“We came out and just hit the ball; we hit the ball well,” Day said. “”We played good defense, and our outfield did an excellent job.”
Sophomore Misty Doran (9-7) pitched seven for the Chiefs, striking out five and walking three. At the plate, Doran had a home run. Other Northview hitters were Miranda Burkett, 2-3; Sarah Killam, 2-5 with a triple; Emily Vickery 2-3; and Shawna Montgomery 2-3 with a triple.
For the Lady Royals, Ashlynn Geck was 2-3 with a RBI and Tessa Hendricks was 2-4 with a RBI.
Thursday’s win was the second consecutive district title for Northview, a feat that early in the season Day was not so sure his team would be able to pull off. “At one time this year we were 2-5. But they have really come around the last few ballgames and set their goals high. I’m proud of them.”
Northview (15-9) will open the Regional TournamentWednesday. The Lady Chiefs will face a yet to be determined team at 7 p.m. Jay (14-8) will travel to Bratt to play at 4:00 Wednesday.
Pictured top: Senior Miranda Burkett hits for the Northview Lady Chiefs in their District 1-2A softball championship win Thursday night against Jay. Pictured inset: Sophomore Misty Doran on the mound for Northview. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Jay Lady Royals Advance To Regionals; Break Record
April 21, 2011
The Jay High School Lady Royals broke a 16-year old 4×800 meter relay record in the District 1 Track and Field Championships.
The relay team of Robin Blackman, Leely Trevino, Caristyn Golden and Jessica Thornton placed first in the meet with a time of 10:12.00, breaking the 1995 state track meet record of 10:13.6.
Blackman, who anchored the relay, ran a split time of 2:27. Thornton’s split time was 2:38. Golden’s split time was 2:34 and Trevino’s split was 2:31.
“These four young ladies have pursued this record for many years. Both Blackman and Trevino are seniors and had wanted to end their years at Jay High with a school record in the 4×800m relay. It could not have come at a sweeter time than on Thursday’s home meet. With this being the last time these two runners would ever run in competition at Jay’s track, emotions were high,” said Jay Coach Stan Blackman, father of Robin Blackman.
“It has been and honor and a privilege to have coached such a dedicated group of athletes who would never give up,” he said. “Jay High is a better place for the example these girls have always set and the work ethic they have always displayed.”
Blackman will run next season with the Troy State Trojans, leaving a legacy at Jay High School with school records in the 400m dash, 800m run and the 4×800m relay.
Trevino is planning to attend Florida State University and be part of the color guard.
The Lady Royals will take part in the regional championships in Tallahassee on Thursday.
Pictured top: Jessica Thornton, Caristyn Golden, Robin Blackman and Leely Trevino. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.