Photos: Area Residents Watch As Alabama Beats Georgia State
November 20, 2010
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Georgia State Panthers 63-7 at Bryant-Denny Stadium Thursday night. Alabama dominated on both sides of the ball, racking up 478 total yards (262 rushing, 216 passing) while the defense forced five turnovers that led to 35 Alabama points.
For a photo gallery with scenes before, during and after the game, click here.
Pictured top: The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Georgia State Panthers 63-7 at Bryant-Denny Stadium Thursday night. Pictured inset: Bama Head Coach Nick Saban paces the sidelines. Pictured below: Area residents with Alabama players Trent Richardson and Brandon Gibson. From the left, Cade White, Hailey Lambeth, Trent Richardson, Brooks Hart, Brandon Gibson, Blakelee White & Dalton Hart at The Hotel Capston the night before the game. NorthEscambia.com photos by Alisa Hart, click to enlarge.
Northview Awards Cross Country Runners
November 19, 2010
Northview High School’s Cross Country team held their annual banquet Thursday night, presenting awards to many members.
The following awards were presented:
- Jim Ross Memorial Award: Aaron Rausch
- Junmi Ross Award: Sara Killam
- Most Valuable Runner: Josh Scott
- Most Valuable Runner: Georgia Goetter
- Most Improved: Madalyn Coon
- Most Improved: Jacob Boswell
- Junior Chiefs: Seth Killam, Patton Goetter, Natalie Goetter, Bethany Reynolds
Pictured top: Members of the Northview High School Cross Country team. Pictured below: “Junior Chiefs”. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Lady Royals Beat Central 42-39 In OT
November 19, 2010
The Jay Lady Royals defeated Central High School Thursday in overtime, 42-39.
The Lady Royals will be in action again Friday at home against Rocky Bayou.
Brewton Middle Gets Controversial Win Over Ernest Ward
November 17, 2010
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles lost a controversial game to Brewton Middle School boys on Tuesday, and the Lady Eagles were also defeated.
Controversy erupted at the end of the boys game, with the score thought to be Brewton 22, Ernest Ward 23. But the official scorebook showed the final to be Brewton 24, Ernest Ward 22.
The Ernest Ward Lady Eagles fell to Brewton Middle School’s Lady Tigers 34-21.
Lady Chiefs Beat Central
November 17, 2010
The Northview Lady Chiefs defeated Pensacola Christian Academy in Tuesday night basketball action, 64-34.
The Lady Chiefs were coming off a season-opening loss to Central Monday night, 33-26.
The varsity girls will take part in a Flomaton tournament next week and then travel to Ponce de Leon on November 29.
8th Grader Headed To State Cross Country Meet
November 17, 2010
Micah Kemp representing Jay High School placed 12th overall in the regional cross country meet in Gainesville with a time of 18:02. The top 15 runners advanced to the state competition. The eighth grader, who runs at the high school level, will complete this Saturday at Dade City Everglades Ranch. This will be Kemp’s second trip to the state competition. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
NWE Honors Players, Cheerleaders, Coaches And Volunteers
November 16, 2010
Nearly 100 football players, cheerleaders, coaches and volunteers were honored recently during the annual Northwest Escambia Football banquet held at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Pictured below are the NWE Mini Mites, Mites and Midgets.
Pictured above: Northwest Escambia Mini Mites.
Pictured above: Northwest Escambia Midgets.
Pictured above: Northwest Escambia Mites.
Submitted photos by Tina Segers for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Students Honored At FCA Banquet
November 15, 2010
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Go the Distance” Awards Banquet was held recently at the First Baptist Church in Pensacola.
Athletes from Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Washington counties were honored for their participation in cross country, golf, swimming and volleyball.
Honored from Northview High School were:
- Georgia Goetter and Josh Scott, cross country
- Savannah Singleton and Kyle Long, golf
- Sarah Killam, volleyball
Pictured top: Northview athletes (L-R) Josh Scott, Georgia Goetter, Savannah Singleton, Sarah Killam and Kyle Long were honored at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Go the Distance” Awards Banquet in Pensacola. Pictured inset: Northview cross country team members Jazzlyn Franklin and Kelsey Taylor at the FCA banquet. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay’s Matt Dobson Wins Pensacola Marathon
November 15, 2010
Matt Dobson of Jay won the Pensacola Marathon on Sunday.
Dobson, 41, finished the 26.2 mile marathon in 2 hours and 49 minutes, over seven minutes ahead of the second place finisher.
About 1,100 runners took part in either the full marathon or a half-marathon course through downtown Pensacola.
Dobson will run the Disney World Marathon in January. He won the race in 2004, the only American to hold that distinction.
Other North Escambia area runners that placed were:
MARATHON
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 – 44
2 Hank Colburn 44 Cantonment 03:31:40
HALF-MARATHON
MALE AGE GROUP: 25 – 29
7 Keith Bell Atmore 01:33:10
16 Cole Yuknis Cantonment 01:41:13
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 – 39
5 Ryan Conner Cantonment 01:39:57
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 – 44
3 James Dillard Cantonment 01:33:41
41 Karlis Burton Cantonment 02:41:24
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 – 49
3 Mercer Sport Cantonment 01:41:45
42 Rick Vangilder Cantonment 02:51:18
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 – 54
15 David Frederick Cantonment 02:01:59
24 Carl Weber Cantonment 02:11:03
32 Cary Merkerson Cantonment 03:06:51
MALE AGE GROUP: 65 – 69
2 Wayne Peacock Cantonment 02:03:55
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 – 24
44 Ashley McCormick Cantonment 02:47:17
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 – 29
61 Nicole Napolitano Cantonment 02:29:15
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 – 34
69 Monica Williams Cantonment 02:58:08
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 – 44
11 Pam Stafford Cantonment 02:01:27
46 Deanna Cook Molino 03:01:42
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 – 49
12 Terri Berry Molino 02:11:03
15 Lasonya Purifoy Cantonment 02:14:39
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 – 54
19 Amy Knight Atmore 02:25:11
11 4 Yuvonne Hurd 2 Cantonment 02:07:36
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 – 59
9 Luann Joyner Cantonment 02:48:30
10 Tina Tuttle Molino 03:01:58
Video: Northview Beats West Florida
November 14, 2010
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison from Northview’s win Friday night over West Florida.
For game details, click here for the NorthEscambia.com story. For a photo gallery, click here.
(If you don’t see the video, it is because a setting at your home, work or school firewall or computer is blocking YouTube videos.)