Molino Park Students Place In We Believe In Children 5K
January 30, 2011
The 23rd Annual We Believe In Children Run/Walk was held Saturday at Longleaf Elementary School in Pensacola, with many North Escambia residents taking part.
Complete race results were not available late Saturday night, but we do know three Molino Park Elementary School students placed. Ronnie Plenkers (36:53) took second in the Boys age eight and under division, Jessica Conti (36:58) took first in girls age eight and under, and Dillon Conti (26:15) finished second in the boys age 11 and under category.
Pictured inset: (L-R) Ronnie Plenkers, Dillon Conti and Jessica Conti.
FHSAA Approves New Rural Division With Northview, Jay; Tate In 1-6A
January 29, 2011
It’s official — the Florida High School Athletic Association’s new Rural Division, the new 1A, has been approved with small schools like Northview and Jay.
Football maintained its eight-class structure, with the lowest two classifications designated and renamed as 2A (Urban) and 1A (Rural). That means classes will now be from 1A to 8A; schools such as Tate would remain in a class 1-4A will actually be in a renamed 1-6A class.
Baseball, basketball, softball and girls volleyball increased to eight classifications, with the lowest two classifications designated as 2A (Urban) and 1A (Rural).
The new Class1A (Rural) includes 36 schools for football, with District 1 comprised of Northview, Jay, Freeport and Baker. In boys basketball, girls basketball, softball and baseball, Northview and Jay will join Baker, Chipley, Freeport and Holmes County (Bonifay) in 2-1A Rural. For girls volleyball, 1-1A will include Northview, Jay, Laurel Hills, Central and Baker.
Class 1-6A, the former 1-4A, will include Tate, Escambia, Milton, Pace, Pensacola, Pine Forest and Washington. For boys basketball, girls basketball, softball, baseball, and volleyball, District 1-6A will be made up of Tate, Escambia, Milton, Navarre, Pace, Pensacola, Pine Forest and Washington
The complete new Florida High School Athletic Association districts for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 school years are available by clicking the sport name below:
Little League Ball Registration Continues
January 29, 2011
Registration is continuing for Century Little League, Molino Recreation Association at Don Sutton Park and Northwest Escambia Little League at Walnut Hill’s Bradberry Park. Details for all three parks are below.
Century Little League
Century Little League Registration will be Saturday, February 5 and February 12 from 9-11 a.m. at Showalter Park.
Molino Recreation Association will hold registration each Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. through February 19 at Don Sutton Park. The annual draft will be February 19 at 3 p.m.
Registration fees are $50 for the first child, $45 for the second, $40 for the third and free for additional players from the same family. A birth certificate copy is required to be on file for each child.
Registration fees are $50 for the first child, $45 for the second, $40 for the third and free for additional players from the same family. A birth certificate copy is required to be on file for each child.
Click here for complete Molino Ballpark registration information in printable form.
Northwest Escambia Little League registration has been extended. Registration will be held Saturday, February 5 from 9 a.m. until noon and Saturday, February 12 from 9-10 a.m. at Bradberry Park for ages 3-18. Tryouts will be Saturday, February 12 at 10 a.m. Junior and Senior leagues can register until March 19.
A copy of the child’s birth certificate is required for registration.
Registration fees are $40 for the first child, $30 for the second child and free for additional children. The child will be measured for their uniform, and there will be a $20 deposit toward each child’s uniform fee.
For more information on NWE, call (850) 327-4579 or 327-6843 after 5 p.m.
Northview Honors Winning Football Team, Cheerleaders
January 27, 2011
The Northview Chiefs honored their football players and cheerleaders and their annual banquet.
The Chiefs finished their season with the Regional 1-A Championship. The 2010 Chiefs were the only team in the history of Northview High School to bring home a Regional title and the first to make a playoff game east of Tallahassee.
“I can’t put into words how proud I am of this group,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said of the Regional win.
Northview Head Cheerleading Coach Anna Barry and JV Coach Megan Carroll said they are also proud of their squads.
The following players and cheerleaders received awards:
FOOTBALL
- Academic Award: Dustin Yuhasz
- Rookie Award: La’ Derious Franklin, Blake McCall
- Iron Chief Award: Austin Arrington
- Chief Award: Alex Payne
- Special Teams Award: Montaio Mitchell, Taylor Martin, Lance Bushaw
- Big Hitter Award: Sim Brown
- Head Hunter Award: Taylor Martin
- Mr. Big Play Award: Dustin Yuhasz
- Most Improved Lineman: Nathan Therrell
- Most Improved Back: La’Mikal Kyles
- Outstanding Defensive Lineman: Lonnie Gardner, Sean Knight
- Outstanding Offensive Lineman: Tyler Brooks
- Most Valuable Defensive Player: Roderick Woods, Brandon Sheets
- Senior Awards: LaDarion White, Taylor Martin, Kaleb Purvis, Lance Bushaw, Levi Gideons, Lonnie Gardner, Austin Arrington, Tyler Brooks, Dustin Yuhasz, Jeremiah Cooler, Michael Moore, Jake Clayton
JV CHEERLEADING
- Most Improved: Chloe Leonard
- Spirit Award: Lauryn Walker
VARSITY CHEERLEADING
- Most Improved: Jessica Warner
- Spirit Award: Laneicia Gomez
- Best All Around: Charleigh McPherson
- Squad Strength: Lauren McCall
Pictured: Northview High School honors their football players and cheerleaders. Submitted photos by Vicki Baggett for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Ink Softball Scholarships
January 21, 2011
Two Tate High School seniors signed softball scholarships Thursday afternoon.
Shelby Myers committed to Northwest Florida State College, and Maleah McCombs signed with Pensacola State College.
Pictured top: (L-R) NWF Coach Taryn Gray, Michelle Myers, PSC Coach Horn, Maleah McCombs, and PSC Coach Brenda Pena. Pictured below: (L-R) Mitchell Myers, Shelby Myers, Matt Holland, NWF Coach Taryn Gray, and signing Shelby Myers. Pictured bottom: PSC Coach Brenda Pena, Roger McCombs, Debbie McCaskill and Maleah McCombs. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Takes On Northview In Girl’s Weightlifting
January 21, 2011
The Tate Aggies defeated the Northview Chiefs in girl’s weightlifting 42 to 30.
The following girls placed in their weight category:
- Georgia Goetter -1st Northview
- L. Chavers -2nd Tate
- Burk -1st Tate
- Kasie Braun -2nd Northview
- Raven McGhee -1st Tate
- Madalyn Coon -2nd Northview
- Jordan McGowan -1st Tate
- Laneica Gomez -2nd Northview
- Sarah Killam -1st Northview
- Misty Doran -2nd Northview
- Myers 1st Tate
- Cheyenne Garnett -2nd Northview
- O. Newsome -1st Tate
- J. Paige -2nd Tate
- B. Barnes -1st Tate
- Naomi Cooler-2nd Northview
- J. Ujuari -1st Tate
Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview And Jay Split Boys, Girls Basketball
January 19, 2011
The Northview Chiefs boys beat the Jay Royals Tuesday, while the Royals girls defeated Northview in Jay.
Northview 69 Jay 50 (Boys)
The Northview Chiefs were led by Colton Sims with 25 in their defeat of the Royals.
Northview — Colton Sims 25, Lance Bushaw 17, Ladarrian White 11, Roderick Woods 6, Derrick Portis 5, Austin Arrington 5.
Jay — Tyler Prescott 17, Connor Weekes 15, Tate Upton 10, Trent Sweeney 2, Tyler Prescott 17, Keith Lisonbee 6.
Northview 17 13 22 17-69
Jay 13 14 10 13 -50
Jay 50 Northview 40 (Girls)
Tessa Hendricks paced the Jay Royals girls with 16.
Jay — Tessa Hendricks 16, Becca Calloway 10, Olivia Wright 1, Hillary Hendricks 10, Lauren Steadham 2, Danielle Skaggs 5, Taylor Moore 6. Next: Monday at Central.
Northview 8 9 8 15-40
Jay 13 13 15 9-50
Auburn Tigers Win National Championship 22-19 Over Oregon
January 11, 2011
A 19-yard field goal as the clock wound down from Wes Byrum gave No. 1 Auburn a 22-19 win over No. 2 Oregon for the BCS national championship Monday night.
The Ducks managed to tie it at 19 with 2:33 to go with a two point conversion. But Auburn’s Cam Newton came back with a 73-yard drive for the Tigers on the strength of key plays from freshman Michael Dyer. Dyer rolled over an Oregon defender, with most of the field thinking the play was over about the midfield mark. But cheered on by his teammates on the sidelines, Dyer sprinted another 30 yards down to the 23.
On the next play, Dyer was down to the one on a 16-yard run.
Byrum’s kick at the buzzer gave the Auburn Tigers their first national championship since 1957.
Video: War Eagle! South Korean Students Cheer For AU
January 10, 2011
Even the South Koreans had War Eagle fever before Monday night’s BCS National Championship game.
A video shows a few hundred South Korean children screaming “War Eagle”. And some of the kids even have names like Bo, Jackson, Cam and Aubie.
The spoof video was produced by Lauren Bercarich, an American with a broadcast journalism background, who lives in South Korea.
“How many times has Auburn won the national championship?” Bercarich asks one child.
“One hundred and seventeen times,” the student replied.
“I’m pretty sure that’s impossible,” she said.
“That’s what teacher says,” the student replied.
And teacher Chris Lowe explained to his students in South Korea that Auburn did not play in the national championship last year, “because they were too good”.
Bercarich explains the video on her YouTube page:
“It’s true: Chris Lowe is an Auburn alumnus, he is an English teacher in South Korea, and he taught hundreds of his students some of his favorite Auburn chants and cheers to celebrate the Tigers playing in the BCS Championship. However, this video is a fictional comic take based on Chris’ love for all things Auburn. No, he did not actually name any of his students Bo, Jackson, Cam or Newton. He has not been teaching his students about Auburn football all semester long. Oh, but one more thing is true; Chris and all his students wish Auburn good luck against Oregon in the national title game.”
The video is posted at the top of this page. If you don’t see it, it is because your work, school or home firewall is blocking YouTube videos.
Northview Gets Double OT Win Over PCA
January 7, 2011
Here’s a look at area high school basketball action on Thursday:
Northview 43 PCA 35 2OT
The Northview Chiefs defeated Pensacola Christian Academy in double overtime Thursday. The Chiefs and PCA were tied 33-33 at the end of regulation. In the first overtime, both teams managed just two points each. But in the second overtime, Northview dominated PCA 10-0 for the 43-35 win.
Northview 6 7 11 9 2 10
PCA 4 7 11 11 2 0
Aletheia 59 Jay 53
The Jay Royals fell by a half dozen to Aletheia Thursday 59-53.
GIRLS
Jay 55 Aletheia 22
Tessa Hendricks led the Lady Royals with 10 in a 55-22 win over Aletheia Thursday.
Jay –Tessa Hendricks 19, Lauren Steadham 8, Becca Calloway 8, Olivia Wright 4, Hilary Hendricks 4, Danielle Skaggs 4, Emily Russel 4, Lauren Diamond 2, Taylor Moore 2
Jay 12 20 13 10-55
Aletheia 4 8 5 5-22