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Jay’s Matt Dobson Wins Pensacola Marathon

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

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.)

Ernest Ward Cheerleaders Take 1st At Regionals

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

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

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

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:

1. Oak Hall (Gainesville) 39
2. Providence (Jacksonville) 40
3. Maclay (Tallahassee) 87
4. Aucilla (Monticello) 113
5. St. Johns Country Day (Jacksonville) 127
6. Jay (Jay) 167
7. Bishop Snyder (Jacksonville) 171
8. P K Young (Gainesville) 186
9. Mandarin Christian () 244
10. Pensacola Christian (Pensacola) 286
11. Altha (Altha) 319
12. Rocky Bayou Christian (Niceville) 339

Jay Mighty Mite, Midget Cheerleaders Win Competition

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

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

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

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.

For more photos, click here.

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

1. West Florida High
2. Catholic
3. Panama City Arnold
4. Tallahassee-Florida High
5. Marianna
6. Wakulla
7. South Walton
8. Tallahassee Godby
9. Panama City Bay
10. Panama City Rutherford
11. Walton
12. Northview
13. 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

1. West Florida High
2. Wakulla High
3. Tallahassee- Florida High
4. South Walton
5. Catholic
6. Panama City Arnold
7. Suwannee
8. Northview
9. Marianna
10. Panama City Bay
11. 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

1. Washington
2. Tallahassee Leon
3. Niceville
4. Tallahassee Lincoln
5. Fort Walton Beach
6. Tallahassee Chiles
7. Navarre
8. Choctawhatchee
9. Pace
10. Mosley (Lynn Haven)
11. Pine Forest
12. Gulf Breeze
13. Crestview
14. Milton
15. Escambia High
16. Tate
17. Pensacola High

Girls District 1-3A

1. Chiles (Tallahassee)
2. Fort Walton Beach
3. Niceville
4. Choctawhatchee
5. Pine Forest
6. Tallahassee Leon
7. Gulf Breeze
8. Pace
9. Navarre
10. Washington
11. Milton
12. Tallahassee Lincoln
13. Panama Mosley
14. Pensacola High
15. Escambia
16. Tate

Submitted photos by Cathy Scott and Natalie Nall for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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