Log A Load Bass Tourney To Benefit Children’s Hospital
March 22, 2011
The 15th annual charity Log A Load For Kids Bass Tournament is coming up in May to benefit Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.
The event will take place Saturday, May 7 at the Swamp House Marina and Landing in Pensacola with $10,000 in guaranteed prize money, including a $3,000 first place prize.
Entry fees are $120 by May 6 or $140 day of the tournament for a two person team. Pre-register at A-1 Accessories/Small Engines on Highway 29 in Cantonment. For more information, click here for a tournament flyer.
Photo Gallery: NWE Opening Day (With NWE And Molino Game Photos)
March 20, 2011
Saturday was opening day for Northwest Escambia Little League, and NorthEscambia.com was there.
We have over 250 photos in our photo gallery, including action from almost every game with teams from both NWE and Molino.
For the photo gallery, click here.
Don’t forget — we’ll be happy to run your youth sports photos here on NorthEscambia.com all during the season Just email them as soon as possible after the game to news@northescambia.com or contact us on our Facebook page with your Facebook gallery.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Youth Bags First Turkey
March 20, 2011
David Donald took advantage of the Florida youth turkey hunting season last weekend and bagged his first turkey in Walnut Hill. He shot the bird at 16 steps with his 870 shotgun. The gobbler weighed 15.6 lbs, had 7/8″ spurs and two beards. One was 10″ and the other was 6″.
Pictured, David Donald, accompanied by his father Joey Donald, bagged his first turkey last weekend during the Florida youth turkey hunting season. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lady Chiefs Beat Freeport; Doran Pitches No Hitter; Freeport Boys Down NHS
March 19, 2011
The Northview Lady Chiefs defeated Freeport Friday at Bratt.
Misty Doran pitched a seven inning no hitter for the Chiefs while allowing two walks and striking out four. She was also 1-2 at bat. Other Northview hitters were Shawna Montgomery 3-3 with a triple, Haley Simpson 1-2 with a triple, Sara Killam 1-3 and Kara Hardin 1-3.
Northview (7-7, 4-2) will host Flomaton on Tuesday, March 22. The JV will play at 4:00 and the varsity at 6:00.
BASEBALL
Freeport 2 Northview 0
The varsity boys Northview Chiefs lost a district game to Freeport on the road Friday, 2-0. The Chiefs will be in action again Tuesday on the road against Pensacola Christian.
Chiefs, Cougars Split Two
March 18, 2011
The Northview Chiefs and the Escambia Academy Cougars split two in Canoe Thursday.
The Cougars defeated the Chiefs in varsity action, 4-3. In junior varsity action, Northview beat Escambia Academy 8-2. Hunter Rigby hit a fence-hopping, almost a homer for a double for the Chiefs.
The Chiefs will be on the road Friday afternoon to face Freeport. The JV begins at 4:00, and the varsity is scheduled for 6:00. The Northview Chiefs and the Escambia Academy Cougars will face off again on March 28 in Bratt.
Alabama Lawmakers Look To Extend Deer Season
March 16, 2011
Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill that would extend deer season.
The bill, introduced by Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn and co-sponsored by Sen. Marc Keahey, D-Grove Hill, would extend Alabama’s deer gun season from early November through mid-February.
Senate Bill 124 was introduced March 1 to extend deer season two weeks prior to the opening of regular gun season through the first two weeks after the close of regular gun season and also to allow whitetail deer to be hunted over bait.
The extension into mid-February will allow hunters in the southern part of the state to hunt during the rut (breeding season), according to the grassroots website www.extenddeerseason.com.
Dan Moultrie, chairman of the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board, is not supportive of the plan.
“Once we get the buck-doe ratio down closer to that magic one-to-one, it’ll do two things,” Moultrie said. “One, you’ll have a more intense rut that all our (Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division) management staff has been saying for years. They said let’s not go into February. You get the buck-doe ratio right and you’ll see them in January. Looking at how the herd is improving, it would have been a huge mistake to open a February season.”
Chiefs Win Two Against Ackerman, MS Indians
March 15, 2011
The Northview Chiefs won two against the Indians of Ackerman, Mississippi, Monday with both the varsity and junior varsity winning in Bratt.
The Chiefs JV team won the first game by a score of 7-6. The JV Chiefs were led by Destin Pizzolato, who was 2-4 and a run scored, Daulton Daniel 2-3 and a run scored, Tristan Montgomery 1-2 with a run scored, Justin Halteman with a run scored, Branden Freeman with a run scored, Jordan Coon with a run scored, and Chad Smith with one run scored.
Tristan Mongomery and Daulton Tullis both pitched for the JV Chiefs with Tullis picking up the win.
In the varsity game, the Chiefs won 3-0 with behind the pitching strength of Colton Sims, who pitched three innings giving up no hits, no runs, and striking out four. Hunter Rigby pitched two and two-thirds innings, giving up one hit, no runs, and striking out one. Harold Harrison closed the game with one and a third innings on the mound, giving up no hits, no runs, and striking out four.
The Chiefs were led at the plate by Brandon Sheets going 2-3 with two runs scored and 2 stolen bases, Austin Arrington at 2-3 with one RBI, and Dabney Langhorne scoring one run.
The Chiefs will be back in action Thursday against Escambia Academy in Canoe.The JV plays at 4 p.m. and varsity plays at 6 p.m. Friday the 18th, the Chiefs will be at Freeport for a district game with the Bulldogs.
Results: Northview Track Meet
March 15, 2011
The following results are in from a recent track meet held at Northview High School between Escambia High, Pensacola Christian Academy, W.S. Neal High and Northview.
Overall:
- Girls: 1st – PCA 146, 2nd Northview-75, 3rd-Escambia-7, 4th-WS Neal
- Boys: 1st – PCA 110, 2nd WS Neal -47, 3rd-Escambia-45, 4th-Northview
The following Northview High students placed at the meet:
Discus
- Girls-Te’Andreia Knight, third; ShelbyNielson, fourth
- Boys-Jody Day, fifth
Shot
- Girls-Te’Andreia Knight, first;, Naomi Cooler, second; Shelby Nielson, fourth
- Boys-Cole Eicher, third
High Jump
- Girls-Laneicia Gomez, second; Mason Solchenberger, fourth
- Boys-Jeremiah Cooler, fourth
Triple
- Girls-Laneicia Gomez, second; Hannah Fiellin, fourth
Long
- Girls-Hannah Fiellin, fourth; Mason Solchenberger, fifth
Hurdles 300
- Girls-Ashley Mooney, third
- Boys-Aaron Floyd, fourth
Hurdles High
- Girls-Laneicia Gomez, first
200
- Girls-Melissa Moretz, second
- Boys-La’Mikal Banks, fourth
400
- Girls-Melissa Moretz, first
- Boys-Jordan Bodiford, fifth
800
- Girls-Georgia Geotter, first
3200
- Girls-Charleigh McPherson, fourth
1600
- Girls-Georgia Geotter, second
Half Million Dollar Expansion Underway At Cantonment Park
March 14, 2011
A nearly half million dollar expansion is underway at the Cantonment Athletic Park. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of June.
The Escambia County Commission awarded the $492,197.50 construction contract to low-bidder Roads, Inc., of NWF. The project consists of the addition of two multi-use practice fields at the park, including a grass parking lot, landscaping and drainage improvements.
The proposed site is currently wooded and almost completely surrounded by wetlands. A Florida Department of Environmental Protection permit will allow access to the site from the current park with a paved entrance road with a culvert structure.
The park expansion will be funded with local option sales tax monies.
There were a total of nine companies that bid on the project. The second lowest bidder was Gulf Equipment Corp. at $509,312.50 while the highest bid was $653,243.57 from J.B. Coxwell Contracting, Inc.
The Cantonment Athletic Park is an 80 acre regional park at 681 Well Line Road. The park has 12 baseball and softball fields, one football field, restrooms, concessions, playground and security lights. A partnership with Cantonment Baseball Club and Cantonment Football Club provides for various youth athletic programs at the park.
Pictured: An aerial view of the Cantonment Athletic Park showing 12 baseball and softball fields and one football field. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Scores: Northview, Jay, Tate
March 12, 2011
Here’s a look at area high school softball and baseball action from Friday:
–SOFTBALL–
Northview 7 Ponce de Leon 4
Miranda Burkett pitched a full games against Ponce de Leon Friday, striking out six as the Chiefs picked up a 7-4 win.
Digmon when 2-4 for the Chiefs with a double; Emily Vickery was 2-3; Shawna Montgomery was 1-3 with a triple; Misty Doran was 2-4 and Haley Simpson was 1-3.
The Chiefs will travel to Baker next Tuesday, with the JV playing at 4:00 and the varsity at 6:00.
Jay 6 Baker 2
Jay remains undefeated in District 1-2A with a win Friday over the Baker Gators. Sidney Lowery pitched seven for the Lady Royals as she improved her record to 5-0 on the season.
Camille Driver went 3-4 with a run, 2 RBI and a double. Tessa Hendricks had two runs and a double; Alicia Ashworth was 2-4; Ashley Storkes was 2-4 with a RBI; Becca Calloway was 2-4 with a run and RBI.
Tate 4 Pace 3 (9 innings)
The Tate Aggies beat Pace Friday in nine innings, 4-3. Jamie Ujvari pitched all nine for the Lady Aggies, striking out 11 along the way for the win.
Maleah McCombs was 2-3 with 2 RBI; Shelby Myers was 1-4, with a run, an RBI and a double;0 Marina Cobbs went 3-4, with two runs and a double; Amy Waters was 1-3 with one run; and Rachel Dunsford went 1-4 with a RBI.
–BASEBALL–
Pace 4 Tate 0
The Pace Patriots defeated the Tate Aggies Friday, 4-0. Riley Hodge pitched five for the Aggies. Tyler Curtis was 2-2 at the mound for Tate.