West Florida Downs Northview In Spring Jamboree (With Photo Gallery)
May 20, 2011
The Northview Chiefs, coming off the best season ever in the school’s history, lost to the West Florida Jaguars 21-6 Thursday night during the varsity part of their spring football jamboree.
The Chief’s lone score came from Brandon Sheets with a 53-yard run.
The loss was, to say the least, a disappointment for Head Coach Sid Wheatley. He said the team had spent the three weeks of spring practice working on some new tricks that failed Thursday night due to mistakes.
For a photo gallery from the jamboree, click here.
“We knew we would have some mistakes and miscues; we were trying some different things offensively,” Wheatley said.
The mistakes and miscues were not limited to the offense, with the defense giving up some big plays.”Tackling was the most disappointing thing for us defensively,” he said. “We will work extremely hard to get better on the basics like tackling.”
Wheatley said fans will see a much improved team by fall, where the Chiefs have their sights set on that bringing thhat elusive state championship trophy home to Bratt.
We are going to continue to work, and we are going to be better,” Wheatley said.
West Florida scored with a 30-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Faxlanger to Ty Peasant, an 11-yard run from Daylan Abrams and a 12-yard dash from Lawrence Lee.
For a photo gallery from the jamboree, click here.
JUNIOR VARSITY
In the JV half of Thursday nights spring football jamboree at Woodham Middle School, the West Florida Jaguars slipped past the Northview Chiefs 3-0.
Even with the loss, Head Coach Sid Wheatley said his JV Chiefs played hard, moved the ball well and controlled the clock.
“I though the young kids played hard, and they are going to get better,” he said. “We are going to continue to work and have a great off-season and be ready to go in the fall.”
Pictured: Action as the Northview Chiefs take on the West Florida Jaguars Thursday evening at Woodham Middle School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Twirler Wins Regional Titles
May 19, 2011
Colbi Kendall of Flomaton won two titles at the Regional Baton Competition last weekend in Wetumpka, Ala. She won the regional titles for 10-12 years old in 1 and 2 baton and also show twirl.
Kendall competed in the open division where she took fourth place in solo, second place in 2 baton and first place in show twirl. She competes on a competition team consisting of three other girls from Pace and Pensacola. They placed first in the open division and also had the highest score in Regional and open of all competing teams combined.
Kendall is instructed by Melissa Majors of Santa Rosa and Escambia Twirlers.
Northview Girls Track Team Members Awarded
May 18, 2011
Northview’s Girls Track Team concluded their season with a Tuesday night banquet.
The girls received a certificate, pin, and a letter for first year athletes. In addition, the following awards were given:
- MVA Most Valuable Athlete- Given to the girls that earned the most points.
- MVA Field Events(Jump) Laniecia Gomez
- MVA Field Events (Throwing) Te’Andreia Knight
- MVA Mid & Long Distance -Georgia Goetter
- MVA Short Distance -Melissa Moretz(Not present)
- MVA Hurdles – Laniecia Gomez
- Take One for the Team Award-
- This years motto for the girls. The girls that would push and advance the team.
- Te’Andreia Knight, Naomi Cooler, Cheyanne Garnett, Shelby Nielsen, Jazzlyn Franklin, & Allissa Fiellin
- Heart of the Team Award-
- The girls that continued to uplift the team, positive attendance, help others, and kept it positive on the track and off.
- Laniecia Gomez & Ashley Cunningham
(MVA is Most Valuable Athelete, given to the girl that earned the most points in an event.)
Pictured top: Members of the Northview High School Girls Track Team. Pictured below: Take One for the Team Award winners. Pictured bottom: Heat of the Team Award winners Laniecia Gomez and Ashley Cunningham; MVA award winners Laniecia Gomez and Georgia Goetter. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Vs. West Florida Spring Game Moved To Thursday Night
May 17, 2011
There has been a schedule change for the Northview High versus West Florida spring football game.
West Florida will host Northview at Woodham Middle School on Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. (a change from Friday night).
Also in spring football action, Washington will be a Tate Friday night at 7:00, and Jay will travel to Rocky Bayou on Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m.
Local Man Wins College Rodeo Championship
May 17, 2011
Colter Prescott was recently awarded the title of Team Roping Heeler Champion of the Ozark Region for College Rodeo.
Prescott, formerly of Jay, is a recent graduate for Southern Arkansas University where he received his degree in agriculture business. He will represent his college at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, WY, in June 2011.
Prescott also excelled in other events this year at the college rodeos with thrid place All-Around Cowboy, fourth place Tie-Down Calf Roping and sixth place in the Steer Wrestling event. He is the son of Jeff and Marsha Prescott of Jay.
Pictured: Colter Prescott with his Ozark Region Champion Saddle and Team Roping Heeler Championship Belt Buckle. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Subway All Star Softball, Baseball To Feature Local Players
May 16, 2011
The Subway High School All-Star Baseball and Softball Game Presented by Andrews Institute is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the University of West Florida.
Softball begins at 6:30, while baseball’s first pitch will be at 7:00 p.m. The games will be between the West team from Escambia County and the East team from Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties.
Tickets are $7, or $6 with a canned food donation at the gate for the Manna Food Bank.
The softball team will feature players from the North Escambia area. Shawna Montgomery, Ashley Digmon and Miranda Burkett from Northview; and Shelby Myers and Maleah McCombs from Tate will play for the West, while Alicia Ashworth from Jay will play for the East.
The West baseball team will feature Tate players Alex Stevens, Tyler Howell, Cody Griffith, Hunter Manning, Dustin Sanders and Will Schreiber; and Northview players Dabney Langhorne, Colton Simms and Austin Arrington. Hunter Brown from Jay will play for the East.
Complete rosters are below; click to enlarge.
NWE Machine Pitch Ends Season
May 14, 2011
Northwest Escambia machine pitch finished its season Friday night. Pictured above: Garrett Bodiker, Logan Bryan, Keaton Brown, John Bashore, Cody Thomas, Skyler Busbee, Cody Edwards, Chris Nordman, A. J. Hasty, Trevor Bomba. Not pictured, Trevor Scott and Michael Sanders. Pictured below: The team with coaches, Josh Edwards, Kevin Bryan and Preston Bryan. Submitted photos by Carrie Bryan for NorthEcambia.com, click to enlarge.
Have photos from your team? Email them to news@northescambia.com
Babe Ruth Softball Highlights
May 12, 2011
Here are game highlights and scores from recent Atmore Babe Ruth Softball action:
Atmore Rotary Club Lions vs. David’s Catfish Marlins 12 – 7
Age Group 6 – 9
Lions
Coach Delisha Crenshaw
Ty’Qaya Brown – 2 hits, 2 runs
India Crenshaw – 1 hit, 1 run
Essence Day – 2 hits, 2 runs
Tyaisa Hall – 1 hit, 1 run
Mary Thompson Lancaster – 2 hits, 2 runs
Ke’Aunyala Mitchell – 2 hits, 2 runs
Adrianna Parker- 2 hits, 2 runs
Marlins
Coach Jessica Schwartz
Ragon Lassiter – 1 hit, 2 runs
Kelly Polletta – 1 hit
Presley, Maddie – 2 hits, 2 runs
Shelby Rice – 1 run
Miah Simmons – 2 runs
Olivia Simmons – 2 hits
Game Highlights – Allison Rice, pitcher, struck out two players from the Lions. Ragon Lassiter got a good hit and made it to first base. Kelly Polletta got a good hit and made it to first base and advanced Ragon Lassiter to second base. Maddie Presley got a good hit and made it to first base.
Atmore United Bank Silver Eagles vs. Atmore Utilities Board Flames 8 – 5
Age Group 10 – 12
Silver Eagles
Coach Christopher Rowland
Anna Lisa Boatwright – 1 run
Valen Shelly – 1 run
Carson Barnett – 2 runs
Ariel Whatley – 1 hit, 1 run, 1 rbi
Jennifer Weaver – 1 hit, 1 run, 1 rbi
Eboni Williams – 1 run
Summer McCraney – 1 run
Game Highlights – In the first inning, Jennifer Weaver, pitcher, stuck out 3 players in a row. Carson Barnett and Ariel Whatley scored the first two runs for the Silver Eagles. In the second inning, Jennifer Weaver scored the only run of the inning. In the third inning, Valen Shelly, Carson Barnett and Summer McCraney all scored runs. After giving up two runs, three outs were recorded; Anna Lisa Boatwright caught a fly ball, Alexis Cooper and Carson Barnett each fielded a ground ball, getting the runners out a first base. In the fourth inning, Jennifer Weaver struck out two of the final three outs. Eboni Williams stole home to score the seventh run of the game. Anna Lisa Boatwright scored the eighth and final point of the game to seal a 8 – 5 victory over a very tough Flames team.
Flames
Coach Veronica Johnson
Scoteria Riley – 1 hit, 1 run, 2 rbis
Abby Smith – 1 hit, 2 runs, 1 rbi
Ciera Stots – 2 hits, 1 run
Tori Tucker – 1 hit
Bianca White – 1 hit, 1 run, 2 rbis
Game Highlights – Offensively for the Flames, Scoteria Riley hit a two run homerun in the top of the first inning. Abby Smith hit a solo homerun in the second inning. Bianca White hit a solo homerun in the third inning. Ciera Stots had one stolen base. Defensively, Hannah Boothe lead the team with four unassisted outs at first base. Abby Smith, pitcher, recorded three strikeouts and made one unassisted out. Ciera Stots caught a line drive to end the second inning.
Atmore Strikers vs. Atmore Pepsi Challengers 18 – 0
Age Group 13 – 16
Strikers
Coach Shirley Simpkins
Game Highlights – The Strikers recorded seven runs in the top of the first inning, including a homerun by Justice Poole. Ychelle Walker, Ashleigh Simpkins, Courtney Cook, Olivia Tatum, Dara McCullam and Edrobderia Thomas each scored one run. After holding the Challengers a zero, the Strikers added ten runs to their score in the second inning. Ychelle Walker and Alana Johnson scored two runs each and Ashleigh Simpkins, Courtney Cook, Olivia Tatum, Carmesha Crenshaw, Edrabderia Thomas, Justice Poole and Charley Jones all scored one run each.
Atmore Strikers vs. Atmore First National Bank Magnolias 10 – 4
Age Group 13 – 16
Strikers
Coach Shirley Simpkins
Game Highlights – In the top first inning the Magnolias scored 3 runs. Ychelle Walker and Courtney Cook scored for the Strikers leaving the score 2 – 3. In the top of the second inning the Magnolias scored 1 run. The Strikers came back from 2 – 4, scoring eight runs in the bottom of the second inning. Ychelle Walker, Ashleigh Simpkins, Alana Johnson, Courtney Cook, Olivia Tatum, Carmesha Crenshaw, Dara McCullam and Justice Poole each added one run. The final score was 10 – 4.
Magnolias
Coach Paul Steele
Game Highlights – Scoring runs for the Magnolias were Cheyenne Chafin, Stacie George, Jessica Sanspree and Selena Smith. Cheyenne Chafin, Deanna Feely and Stacie George each had one hit. Deanna Feely and Stacie George each had one rbi.
Three Northview Seniors Named To All-State Football Team
May 11, 2011
A Tallahassee area football publication has named three Northview High School seniors to their Class 1A All-State football team.
4QuartersOnline named Dustin Yuhasz as second team offense, Lonnie Gardner to first team defense and Austin Arrington to second team defense. All three were part of the first Chiefs team to ever advance to the state semifinals and the first NHS team in playoff action east of Tallahassee.
Pictured top: 4QuartersOnline Class 1A All-State football team members Dustin Yuhasz, Lonnie Gardner and Austin Arrington during the Chiefs’ Senior Night last fall. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Results: Atmore Babe Ruth Softball
May 11, 2011
Saturday was opening day for Atmore Babe Ruth Softball.
The results and stats, as submitted by the league, were as follows:
Atmore Marlins vs Poarch Lady Chiefs 3 – 11
Age Group 6 – 9
David’s Catfish Marlins
Coach Jessica Schwartz
Breanna McGowan – 1 run
Ragon Lassiter – 1 hit, 1 run
Skyler Riley – 1 hit, 1 rbi
Maddie Presley – 1 hit
Olivia Simmons – 1 hit
Miah Simmons – 1 run
Highlights – Madison Simmons playing third base made an out for the Marlins. Skyler Riler, pitcher, struck out a player with three strikes in a row.
Poarch Creek Lady Chiefs
Coach John Michael Beech
Lindsey Bowman – 2 runs, 2 rbis
Phenix Crews – 2 runs, 2 rbis
Raegan Chance – 2 hits, 2 runs
Hannah Emmons – 1 hit, 2 runs, 2 rbis
Kiah Parker – 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 rbis
Ashton Nelson – 1 run
Gabby McGhee – 2 hits
Cannyon Hayles – 1 hit, 2 rbis
Taya Hill – 2 hits
Highlights – Double play on first by Gabby McGhee and Raegan Chance. Pop fly caught by Raegan Chance thrown to first base – Gabby McGhee
Atmore Lions vs Poarch LA Girls 3 – 11
Age group 6 – 9
Rotary Club Lions
Coach Delicia Crenshaw
Team did not return Highlight Form.
Poarch Creek LA Girls
Coach Tim Ramer
Jayln Carlton – 1 hit, 3 runs, 1 rbi
Raven Ramer – 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 rbis
Taylor Respress – 1 hit, 1 run
Bailey Spann – 1 hit, 1 run, 1 rbi
Cassidy Murphy – 2 hits, 1 run
Alania Rolin – 1 run
Jasmine Norman – 1 hit, 1 run, 1 rbi
Sara Skelton – 1 hit, 1 run
Highlights – Raeven Ramer, pitcher, has 6 strikeouts. Bailey Spann, pitcher, has 2 strikeouts. Raeven Ramer has in the park homerun.
Atmore Silver Eagles vs Atmore Sluggers 10 – 7
Age Group 10 – 12
United Bank Silver Eagles
Coach Chris Rowland
Anna Lisa Boatwright – 1 hit, 1 run
Valen Shelly – 1 run
Zariah Lawson – 1 run
Carsen Barnett – 1 hit, 1 run
Aaliyah Williams – 2 hits
Arial Whatley – 3 hits, 2 runs
Lazarrian Boykin – 1 hit, 1 run
Alexus Cooper – 2 runs
Jennifer Weaver – 1 hit, 1 run
Highlights – None Submitted
SAV Sluggers
Coach Lori Bonds
Ashlyn Glick – 2 hits
Bailey Lancaster – 1 hit
Chelsea Day – 1 run
Savannah Fullerton – 1 run
Tinka Mitchell – 1 hit, 1 run
Diedra Paul – 1 hit, 1 run
Savahhan Tingle – 1 run
Raegan Harrell – 1 hit, 1 run
Aliaha Crenshaw – 1 hit
Lauren Metzler – 2 hits, 1 run
Highlights – The Sluggers rallied in the top of the third, scoring 3 runs off 3 hits after being held scoreless the first two innings. After holding the Silver Eagles to only 1 run in the bottom of the 3rd, the Sluggers continued to push from behind, scoring 4 more runs off 4 hits in the top of the fourth. The game was called due to the time limit leaving the score at 7 – 10. The Sluggers took 2 innings to adjust to the dominant Silver Eagles pitcher, but they were in the game from start to finish, never giving up.
Atmore Sluggers vs Atmore Flames 6 – 22
Age Group 10 – 12
SAV Sluggers
Coach Lori Bonds
Ashlyn Glick – 1 run
Lauren Metzler – 2 runs
Baiely Lancaster – 1 hit, 1 run
Katelyn Buckley – 1 hit
Diedra Paul – 1 hit
Aliaha Crenshaw – 1 hit, 1 hun
Savannah Fullerton – 1 run
Highlights – The Sluggers bats kept the game a tight match for the first two innings. However the Flames dominant bats proved to be too much in the 3rd ending the game at 6 – 22.
Atmore Utilities Board Flames
Coach Veronica Johnson
Abby Smith – 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 rbi
Skyteria Riley – 1 hit, 3 runs
Ciera Stots – 4 hits, 4 runs, 7 rbis
Bianca White – 3 hits, 3 runs, 5 rbis
Hannah Boothe – 3 hits, 4 runs, 2 rbis
Hannah Bailey – 1 hit, 2 runs
Nina Wiggins – 1 hit
Sara Rolin – 1 hit, 2 runs, 2 rbis
Darriona Nichols – 1 rbi
Zy’Daja Brown – 1 hit, 1 run, 1 rbi
Highlights – Ciera Stots – triple in 1st and 2nd. Ciera Stots – in the park grand slam in 3rd. Abby Smith and Hannah Boothe lead the team in stolen bases with 3 each, followed by Skyteria Riley with 2 and Hannah Bailey with 1. Bianca White – in the park home runs in 2nd and 3rd innings. Hannah Boothe – in the park homerun in 3rd. Sara Rolin – double in 1st. Abby Smith pitched the game for the Flames. All of the girls played their best.
Atmore Strikers vs Flomaton Canes 5 – 3
Age Group 13 – 16
Atmore Babe Ruth Strikers
Coach Shirley Simpkins
Ashleigh Simpkins – 2 hits, 1 run
Alana Johnson – 2 hits, 1 run
Courtney Cook – 1 hit, 1 run
Olivia Tatum – 2 hits, 2 runs
Carmesha Crenshaw – 1 hit
Justice Poole – 2 hits
Edrabderia ‘Eddy’ Thomas – 1 hit
Charley Jones – 1 hit
Highlights – In the 1st inning Ashley Simpkins scored the only run for the Strikers. At the end of the 2nd inning the score was 2 – 0 with Olivia Tatum scoring for the Strikers. At the end of the 3rd inning the score was 3 – 2. At the end of the 4th inning the score was 5 – 3 with Alana Johnson, Courtney Cook and Olivia Tatum scoring. The final score was 5 – 3, Strikers beating the Canes. Pitching for the Strikers was Jennifer Weaver.
Flomaton Canes
Coach Ben Rowe
Team did not return Highlight Form. Highlights – (Taken from home team stat book.) Scoring runs for Flomaton were Miss Conrad #9, Miss Mallory #1 and Miss Nicki #15.
Atmore Magnolias vs Poarch Shakers 2 – 16
Age Group 13 – 16
First National Bank Magnolias
Coach Paul Steele
Kassie Overstreet – 1 run
Jessica Sanspree – 1 run
Highlights – None submitted
Poarch Creek Shakers
Coach Jamie Ramer
Tristan Boothe – 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 rbis
Chelsey Ramer – 2 hits, 3 runs, 2 rbis
Magan Rackard – 1 hit, 1 run, 1 rbi
Taylor Hill – 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 rbis
Kaylee Cox – 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 rbis
Jordan Redditt – 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 rbis
Michelle Jackson – 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 rbis
Jordan Stabler – 1 hit, 1 run, 1 rbi
Makayla Bailey – 1 hit, 1 run
Game Highlights – Taylor Hill, pitcher, had 5 strikeouts. Jordan Stabler, pitcher, had 2 strikeouts. Chelsey Ramer had 1 Homerun.