Ernest Ward Middle Names 2011-2012 Cheerleaders
March 1, 2011
The Ernest Ward Middle School Cheerleaders have named their 2011-2012 squad. Members are:
- Kaitlyn Abbott
- Jadlyn Agerton
- Autumn Albritton
- Sanala Banks
- Jalyn Bodiford
- Peighton Dortch
- Denise Floyd
- Mallory Gibson
- Dariane Guy
- Lorri Harrell
- Raegan Harrell
- Bailee Hinote
- Anna Nelson
- Hannah Nelson
- Jamia Newton
- Danielle Robinson
- Brittany Ward
- Chelsea Waters
- Tatyanna White
- Hadley Woodfin
- Brandy Wooten
Major New Boat Ramp Could Come To Perdido River
March 1, 2011
A new major boat ramp could be coming to the Perdido River in the Beulah area.
Thursday night, the Escambia County Commission will consider the purchase of 4.31 acres for $888,500 for the first major public boat ramp site on the Perdido River. The two lots located at 11800 and 10860 will be purchased from Gregory and Linda English, if approved.
Two appraisals were obtained on the property — one by the county, which placed a total value of $665,000 for both parcels; and one by Gregory and Linda English, which placed a total value of $1,112,000 for both parcels. The Gregorys and the county agreed to meet in the middle at the $888,500 price tag.
The purchase will be funded by Local Options Sales Tax (LOST) monies and from vessel registration fees.
Tryouts Thursday For Century Baseball, Softball
March 1, 2011
It’s time to play ball in Century.
Century Little League will hold tryouts for t-ball, major and minor league baseball and softball at Showalter Park on Thursday, March 3rd at 5 p.m. Registration may also be completed at this time.
Lady Chiefs Beat Freeport
February 26, 2011
Both the varsity and junior varsity Northview Lady Chiefs picked up a big wins on the road over Freeport Friday.
The varsity Lady Chiefs downed Freeport 10-1, while the JV Lady Chiefs beat the Bulldogs 18-3.
The JV Lady Chiefs will be in action again next Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 and the varsity Lady Chiefs at 6:00 in Pensacola against Washington High School. Their next home game won’t come until March 10 against the Baker Gators, with the JV at 4:00 and the varsity at 6:00.
Escambia County High Out Of State Tourney By Two
February 26, 2011
The Escambia County High School Blue Devils’ state title dreams came to an end Friday afternoon with a loss to Andalusia.
The Andalusia Bulldogs defeated Escambia County High School of Atmore, 59-57, in the South Region semifinals at the USA Mitchell Center in Mobile.
The Bulldogs managed to stop a Blue Devil rally in the final period. The Blue Devils were down by just one — 56-55 — with 18 seconds to go in the game. But a foul sets up Andalusia to make two free throws and expand their lead to 58-55. Atmore closed the gap to 58-57 with just 2.3 seconds left on the clock. The Andy Bulldogs hit one of two from the line for the 59-57 final.
ECHS was led by Cedric Pierce with 16 points, while Dalvin Craft added 11.
The Blue Devils finished their season at 23-8.
Lady Royals Defeat Northview 7-6
February 24, 2011
The Jay Lady Royals defeated the Lady Chiefs of Northview 7-6 in Bratt.
Camille Drive went 44 with a couple of RBI, and Tessa Hendricks had a two-run double for the Royals. Winning pitcher for Jay was Sidney Lowery with seven innings on the mound.
The Lady Royals will travel to Central at 4 p.m. Thursday. The Lady Chiefs will travel to Freeport on Friday, with the JV playing at 4:00 and the varsity at 6:00.
WP—Sidney Lowery, 7 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 3K
LP—Duran 3 IP, 6H, 5 R, 3ER, 3 BB, 2K.
Jay Hitters: Camille Drive 4-4, 2 RBI; Olivia Wright 3-4, 2 2B, 2R, 1RBI; Becca Calloway 2-4, 3B, RBI; Ashlyn Geck 2-3; Tessa Hendricks 1-4, 2B, 2 R, 2RBI, 2R.
Bills Aimed At Reducing High School Athlete Head Injuries
February 23, 2011
A coalition advocating for efforts to reduce brain injuries – including traumatic brain injury survivors – is backing legislation in Florida to boost education of athletes, coaches and parents about the warning signs of concussion. The bill would also require doctors to check out players with head injuries before they can go back in a game.
Bills sponsored by Sen. Anitere Flores and Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart would require the Florida High School Athletic Association to adopt policies keeping youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion in a game or practice out until they get cleared by a medical professional to return to action.
Photo Gallery: Ernest Ward Middle Holds Annual Sports Banquet
February 19, 2011
The fifth annual Ernest Ward Middle School Sports Banquet was held Friday night. Students were honored for their participation in football, cheerleading, volleyball, basketball and swimming.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
The students honored included:
Football
- MVP Offense: Jaran Myles
- MVP Defense: Cameron Newsome
- Coaches Award: Aaron McDonald
- The entire team was honored for an undefeated season.
Boys Basketball:
- MVP: Cameron Newsome
Girls Basketball
- Team Members: Angel Lathan, Annie Bobo, Samantha Sharpless, Allison Woodfin, Jada Tucker, Jensyn Warner, Haley Brown, Mallory Ryan, Abbie Johnson, DeAsia Fountain, Penny Banda, Autumn Albritton, Brianna Parker and Teamber Moorer.
- MVP: Angel Lanthan
Volleyball
- Best Server: Kyndall Hall (62 points)
- Team Captain/Leadership Award: Mallory Ryan
- Best All Around: Reagan Bell
- Most Improved: Mallory Gibson
- Team Members: Mallory Ryan, Leah Fischer, Reagan Bell, Kristen Byrd, Brianna Parker, Kyndall Hall, Peighton Dortch, Kendal Cobb, Jadlyn Bodiford, Domonique Brown, Mallory Gibson, Lorri Harrell, McKenzie Nasser, Autumn Albritton, Courtney Grim, Deandre Johnson and Kaitlyn Abbott.
Cheerleading
- Most Outstanding Performer: Danielle Robinson
- Best All-Around: Hannah Gibson
- Most Improved: BrittneyWard
- Team Members: Hanna Gibson, Morgan Ward, Reagan Bell, MalloryRyan, Kendal Cobb, Kristen Byrd, Jessica McCollough, Kamryn Brock, Kaitlyn Abbott, Jadlyn Agerton, Dariane Guy, Brittney Ward, Danielle Robinson and Jamia Newton.
(Names and sports provided by the coaches.)
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Hurricanes Fall In Sub-Regionals By Single Point
February 19, 2011
A heartbreaking loss for the Flomaton Hurricanes Friday night — the ‘Canes lost by one to Elba in the 2011 AHSAA Class 2A boys state basketball playoff sub-regionals in Flomaton.
Elba defeated the Canes 82-81.
The area champion Flomaton Hurricanes went into Friday night’s game off a playoff 66-37 win over Mobile Christian and a 60-58 win over Cottage Hill.
Pictured: The Flomaton High School Hurricanes. Submitted photo Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lady Canes Fall In Sub-Regionals
February 18, 2011
The Flomaton Lady Hurricanes fell to Samson Thursday night in the 2011 AHSAA Class 2A girls state basketball playoff sub-regionals.
The Samson Tigers defeated the Flomaton Lady ‘Canes 71-69 in Flomaton.
Flomaton went into the game as area champs, 2-0 in tournament play coming off a 59-25 win over J.U. Blacksher and a 47-33 win over Mobile Christian.
Pictured: The Flomaton High School Lady Canes. Submitted photo Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.