Ernest Ward Cheerleaders Take 1st At Regionals
November 14, 2010
The Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders placed first in the Junior Non Tumbling Division Saturday morning at the West Florida Regional competition held at Tate High School.
Pictured top: Members of the Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders are (front, L-R) Brittney Ward, Reagan Bell, Morgan Ward, Hannah Gibson, Mallory Ryan, Jadlyn Agerton, (back, L-R) Krysten Byrd, Kamryn Brock, Danielle Robertson, Kendal Cobb, Jessica McCullough, Dariane Guy and Katelyn Abbott. Pictured below: The EWMS cheerleaders perform Saturday morning at Tate High School. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Playoff Bound Northview Beats West Florida
November 13, 2010
Northvew beat West Florida Friday night 28-7 as the Chiefs look forward to a playoff appearance next week.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Chiefs (9-1) were first on the board with 2:26 to go in the first quarter with a one-yard quarterback keeper from Brandon Sheets and a good kick through the uprights from Lance Bushaw, 7-0 Chiefs.
But the West Florida Jaguars (1-9) answered with 9:08 to go in the half on a 3-yard run. Then, with 11.4 seconds to go in the half, Brandon Sheets was in again on a quarterback keeper. But an unintended referee whistle called the ball dead, reversing the score. But on the replayed down, the Chiefs performed again; this time with a one-yarder from Roderick Woods. A good kick, and the Chiefs held a 14-0 lead heading into the locker room at the half.
Late in the third quarter, the Chiefs added to their advantage with a 30-yard Dustin Yuhasz touchdown with 28 seconds on the clock. Northview padded their win with 5:31 to go in the game in Bratt with a Sheets keeper from three yards out. Another good kick from Bushaw, and the Chiefs were up 28-7.
The Northview Chiefs will be on the road next Friday night in round one of the District 1A playoff against Blountstown.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured top: Northview quarterback Brandon Sheets dives over a West Florida defender Friday night in Bratt. Pictured inset: Dustin Yuhasz gains yardage for the Northview Chiefs. Pictured bottom: The Northview cheerleaders were joined by their “mini” counterparts. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
High School Football Scores
November 13, 2010
Here are scores from North Escambia area high school football games Friday night:
Florida
It was final night of the regular season in Florida.
- West Florida at Northview (Senior Night 5:45, Kickoff 7 p.m.)
- Wewahitchka 44 Jay 0 (Jay finishes season at 0-10)
- Pensacola 41 Escambia 0
- Navarre 34 Gulf Breeze 24
- Catholic 40 Milton 37
- Blountstown 28 Baker 14
- Freeport 31 Rocky Bayou 20
Alabama
It was round two of the playoffs in Alabama.
- Escambia County (Atmore) 22 Jackson 21
- Trinity Montgomery 21 T.R. Miller 14
Jay Cross Country Qualifies For State
November 13, 2010
The Lady Royals of Jay High School qualified for the Class 1A meet with a sixth place showing Friday in Region 1-1A.
Leading the Royals was Emerlee Trevino with a time of 21:36.57 for a 23rd place finish. Other top runners for the Lady Royals were Robin Blackman at 26th (21:40.31), Jessica Thornton at 31st (21:58.94), Allison Blair at 34th (22:21.60), Jenna Thornton at 58th (24:09.72), Caristyn Golden at 59th (24:24) and Ally Settle at 60th (24:34).
Only two public schools advanced to the state competition. Team finishes were as follows:
- Oak Hall (Gainesville) 39
- Providence (Jacksonville) 40
- Maclay (Tallahassee) 87
- Aucilla (Monticello) 113
- St. Johns Country Day (Jacksonville) 127
- Jay (Jay) 167
- Bishop Snyder (Jacksonville) 171
- P K Young (Gainesville) 186
- Mandarin Christian () 244
- Pensacola Christian (Pensacola) 286
- Altha (Altha) 319
- Rocky Bayou Christian (Niceville) 339
Jay Mighty Mite, Midget Cheerleaders Win Competition
November 11, 2010
Jay Junior League Football Mighty Mite and Midget cheerleaders placed first in the novice division during a weekend competition at Milton High School. Over 40 teams took part in the competition, which was the first for the Jay squads.
Pictured above: The Jay Junior Football Mighty Mite cheerleaders (front, L-R) Makenzie Partrick, Mary Elizabeth Davis, Carlyn Watson , Alayna Lowery, Josie Lowery, Hannah Williams,(middle row) Sierra Hutto, Carly Willis, Jillan Thornton, Hailey Grenier, Mascot Brianna Dunsford, Kristan Watosn, Brianna Hart, Mackenleigh Bledsoe, (back row) Hayden Burkett, Jada Lowery and Brynn Burgess.
Pictured below: The Jay Junior Football League Midget cheerleaders (front, L-R) Haven Tagert, Mascot Lucille Borders Catrina Crandall, Mascot Brooklyn Sorrells, Mascot Jordan Sanders, Kassadi Borders, Haylee Watson, (middle) Meghan Mayo, Taylor Scott, Courtney Williams, Desma Eddins, Maggie Maghee, Santana Guimbellot, Madelyn Godwin, Courtney Walther, Amber Parker, (back) Kameryn Lewis, Rebecca Boutwell, Mia Grandberry, Harley Tagert, and Marisa Kirkland. Not pictured: Maci Holt and Savannah Seevers.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Lady Chiefs Take 2nd In Tip Off Classic
November 10, 2010
The varsity Northview Lady Chiefs basketball team finished second in a two-day Tip Off Classic at Central High School.
Northview defeated Gulf Breeze 40-28 Monday night to advance to Tuesday night’s championship game against Central. Central was coming off a Monday night win over Pensacola Christian Academy, 37-18.
In Tuesday’s championship game, the Northview Lady Chiefs fell to Central High, 32-29.
Northview’s girls will open their regular season next Monday night at Central. The junior varsity will tip off at 5:30, and the varsity hits the court at 6:30.
Submitted photo by Wayne Holland for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Cross Country Takes 3rd In District, Headed To Regionals
November 9, 2010
The Lady Royals of Jay High School placed third at the District 1-1A Championships held recently in Tallahassee.
Four of the Royals placed in the top 15 runners. Robin Blackman led the Royals with a time of 21:29, placing seventh overall.
Other Royals in the top 15 were Leely Trevino (12th), Jessica Thornton (13th), and Allison Blair (15th). Jenna Thornton who ran fifth for the Royals set a personal record with a time of 23:19. Of the 12 teams from District 1 the top six teams automatically advanced to the region competition. The overall top fifteen individuals also advance individually. The Royals will run at the regional competition in Gainesville on Friday, November 12.
Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Results And Photos: District Cross Country Meets
November 8, 2010
The Northview and Tate cross country teams both placed in district meets this past weekend. The Northview boys finished 12th, while the Northview girls finished eighth in District 1-2A. The Tate boys and girls both placed 16th i n District 1-3A.
Here are results from the District 1-2A cross country meet held this weekend at Marianna and the District 1-3A meet held in Pace.
Boys District 1-2A
- West Florida High
- Catholic
- Panama City Arnold
- Tallahassee-Florida High
- Marianna
- Wakulla
- South Walton
- Tallahassee Godby
- Panama City Bay
- Panama City Rutherford
- Walton
- Northview
- East Gadsden
Northview Boys Results
- Josh Scott 19:34
- Dustin Lewis 20:38
- AJ Lambert 20:45
- Dillian Crutchfield 21:57
- Aaron Rausch 24:34
- Justin King 28:04
Girls District 1-2A
- West Florida High
- Wakulla High
- Tallahassee- Florida High
- South Walton
- Catholic
- Panama City Arnold
- Suwannee
- Northview
- Marianna
- Panama City Bay
- Panama City Rutherford
Northview Girls Results
- Georgia Goetter -21:55
- Sarah Killiam -24:41
- Julia Thorpe 28:00
- Jazzlyn Franklin 28:13
- Misty Doran 28:29
- Madalyn Coon 30:00.09
- Kelsey Taylor 30:00.65
Boys District 1-3A
- Washington
- Tallahassee Leon
- Niceville
- Tallahassee Lincoln
- Fort Walton Beach
- Tallahassee Chiles
- Navarre
- Choctawhatchee
- Pace
- Mosley (Lynn Haven)
- Pine Forest
- Gulf Breeze
- Crestview
- Milton
- Escambia High
- Tate
- Pensacola High
Girls District 1-3A
- Chiles (Tallahassee)
- Fort Walton Beach
- Niceville
- Choctawhatchee
- Pine Forest
- Tallahassee Leon
- Gulf Breeze
- Pace
- Navarre
- Washington
- Milton
- Tallahassee Lincoln
- Panama Mosley
- Pensacola High
- Escambia
- Tate
Submitted photos by Cathy Scott and Natalie Nall for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Video: Northview Beats Vernon
November 7, 2010
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison from Northview’s win Friday night over Vernon.
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 firewall setting at your home, work or school firewall or computer is blocking YouTube videos.)
Northview Beats Vernon, Earns Playoff Berth
November 6, 2010
With a powerful 47-19 win over Vernon, the Northview Chiefs earned a playoff berth Friday night.
The Chiefs (8-1, 7-1), as runner ups in District 1-A, will travel during the first round of the playoffs to face Blountstown (8-1, 5-0) on November 19. Freeport (7-2, 7-1) took the district championship despite a 21-6 loss Friday night to Holmes County (5-4, 4-4).
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
It’s a great feeling,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said after the win Friday night in Bratt. “They seized the moment.”
“It was like a playoff game where the winner goes on and the loser goes home. It was huge. It meant a lot to this kids, and I am proud of the win,” he said.
Sophomore Roderick Woods had four touchdowns for the Chiefs Friday night, rushed 107 yards on 16 carries and completed two passes for 29 yards. The Chiefs racked up a total of 327 yards on 49 carries, and had 99 yards in the air from quarterback Brandon Sheets who completed 4 of 12 passes.
After a scoreless first quarter, Woods’ first TD came with 11:54 on the clock in the second on a one yard run. A good kick from Lance Bushaw, and the Chiefs were up 7-0.
La’Mikal Kyles added an 11-yard touchdown run with 5:51 to go in the half. Another good Bushaw kick, and the Chiefs expanded their lead to 14-0.
With 2:47 remaining in the half, the Yellow Jackets had a 21-yard touchdown pass and a good point after to narrow the score to 14-7 headed to the lockers.
Ahead by just seven at the half, Wheatley said he told the Chiefs in the locker room that they had to focus on the win, not the fact that the were up on the scoreboard.
“I told them we had to treat it like it was zero to zero,” he said. “We knew everything hinged on this ballgame. It was cut and dry.
In the third quarter, the Chiefs scored on a 28-yard quarterback keeper from junior Brandon Sheets and a two yard run from Woods. The Yellow Jackets also scored in the third, with a 73-yard kick off return. Headed into the fourth, it was 27-13 Chiefs.
Northview scored three consecutive touchdowns — a 13-yard pass to Woods from Sheets, a 12-yard run from Montaio Mitchell and a 24-yard run from Woods. Vernon, trailing 47-13, scored the final TD of the game with 4:06 to go on a 24-yard pass. Vernon’s two point conversion failed with stop by senior Tyler Brooks.
Northview will host West Florida High School next Friday night at 7:00 in a non-district game.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured top: Roderick Woods (#25) had four touchdowns Friday night at the Northview Chiefs beat Vernon. Pictured bottom: La’Mikal Kyles (#17) gains yardage for the Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
