Northview Defeats PCA
October 13, 2010
The Northview Lady Chiefs defeated Pensacola Christian Academy in both varsity and junior varsity volleyball Tuesday.
Varsity
The Chiefs defeated PCA in a five-game match, 25-17, 23-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-7.
Senior Shawna Montgomery led the Lady Chiefs with 11 kills, six blocks, six digs and seven aces. Sarah Killam added 13 assists, one kill and an ace, while Ashley Digmon had 14 assists, one ace and two digs.
Morgan Payne, a sophomore, recorded four kills, two aces, two blocks and a dig, and Katie Wieborg had three digs, one block, 11 kills and two aces for the Lady Chiefs.
Northview’s varsity improved to 6-14 overall, 4-3 in the district.
The Lady Chiefs have one remaining home match this season as they host Jay on Thursday. The JV plays at 5 p.m., and the varsity takes the court at 6 p.m. for Senior Night.
Junior Varsity
The NHS JV defeated PCA in two straight games, 25-8, 25-20 to improve to 3-0 overall.
The Lady Chiefs had one kill, one ace, five assists and one dig from Madison Arrington, and Danielle Steadham added three kills and one block. Lana Clayton had seven kills and one block, and Paeton Hadley had one kills, six assists and two aces for the JV Lady Chiefs.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Golfer Makes First Hole-In-One
October 13, 2010
Anna Jackson, a sophomore on the Tate Laddy Aggies Golf Team, made her first hole-in-one at Cypress Lakes.
Jackson, who has been playing golf for just one year, made the Par 3 on Hole 5 from 131 yards. She also had the Pace High School tournament’s lowest score.
Anna is the daughter of Tracy Dortch-Jackson and Johnathan Jackson of Pensacola, granddaughter of Randy and Sue Dortch of Bratt, and the granddaughter of Jarrett and Marcia Jackson of Cantonment.
Vote For Northview’s Roderick Woods For TV 3 Play Of The Week
October 12, 2010
Once again, a Northview High School football player’s outstanding moves have him nominated for a WEAR TV 3 Play Of the Week.
In the Play of the Week nominee video, Roderick Woods catches a pass from NHS quarterback Brandon Sheets. Woods is tackled by a couple of Holmes County Blue Devils, only to roll off of them and sprint almost 70 yards to about the Blue Devil’s five-yard line. The play resulted in a one yard touchdown dive from the Chiefs’ Levi Gideons.
To view the video and vote for Northview’s Roderick Woods as the WEAR TV Play of the Week, click here. (It’s video number one.)
Northview’s La’Mikal Kyles recently won a WEAR 3’s Prep Football Final Play of the Week for swiping the ball from a surprised Bozeman Buck on a fumble and carrying it 32 yards for a NHS touchdown.
Pictured above: Northview’s Roderick Woods rolls over two Holmes County Blue Devils to continue nearly 70 yards Friday night in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Letter To The Editor: Thanks For The Help On Northview’s First 5K Run/Walk
October 11, 2010
Letter to the Editor -
I would like to thank everyone who came out to Northview’s first 5K run/walk. Through conversations and emails, I was surprised to learn that over 75% of the participants and volunteers had never been involved with a 5k before. The Chief Challenge has fired up many people to continue to walk and run in our community. As one of the wellness coordinators, this is great news. Making the time in your day to walk/run for 30 minutes a day will contribute to a healthy lifestyle. I’m sure the new walking trail at Bratt Park will be busy. This excites me for next year’s run/walk.
The community support was overwhelmingly generous with donations of time, money, and resources. Having the community support enables us to keep the cost down. I would like to thank the community and Northview High School. Foremost, I would like to thank the cross country parents for helping with pre-race planning and race day activities. Secondly, a variety of clubs, departments, and sports (Volleyball, FFA, Drum line, FBLA, Math Department, Spanish Club, Cheerleaders, Wellness Program, & NJROTC) from Northview were actively involved with volunteering on the course. A special thanks to the teachers that encouraged their student’s involvement.
Last but not least a big thank you to the many businesses and individuals that gave monitory donations or resources: Northescambia.com, Lee Veterinary Clinic, New Life Fellowship Assembly of God Church, Atmore Family Medicine, Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Mid Town Auto Parts, Audio Plus, Shaklee, Pepsi of Atmore, Dr. David Brannon, Escofab, Laurel Oak Apartment, United Bank, Winn Dixie, Alabama Wing House, Just 4 Pets, Wanda DeVaughan, Christine & Serena Franklin, Latasha Franklin, Pat Henderson, Betty Killiam, Tammie’s Cuttin’ Loose Salon, J. & D. Lawn Care, Just 4 Kids, Joanne Rausch, Leighton & Dusty Spicer, David & Patty Smith, William Stuckey, RVM of Alabama, Petty Funeral Home, and Andy & Linda Gott.
See you next year-
Natalie Nall
Video Highlights: Northview Beats Holmes County
October 11, 2010
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison from Northview’s 39-14 win Friday night against the Blue Devils of Holmes County.
For game details, click here for the NorthEscambia.com story. For a photo gallery, click here.
Jay’s Hendricks Part Of USA Jag’s Big Win
October 10, 2010
Former Jay High School football standout Rush Hendricks made a couple of big plays Saturday for the University of South Alabama as the Jaguars beat Missouri S&T 45-6 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.
Hendricks was credited with one reception for eight yards and a single solo tackle for a five-yard loss for the Miners, both in the fourth quarter.
“I thought the defense played very well,” USA head coach Joey Jones said. “Obviously, early they made a drive, but as always our coaches on the sideline made adjustments and our kids adjusted to what they were doing. From that point on, they did a really good job. I was real proud of them today.”
Hendricks, who was a four-year starter for the Royals, also had one reception for a 16-yards two weeks ago in USA’s 64-0 win over Edward Waters College.
The USA Jags are now 5-0.
Complete Area Football Scores
October 9, 2010
Here’s a look at high school football action Friday night across the North Escambia area:
District 1-A
Northview 35 Bonifay 14 [Click for details.]
Vernon 55 Jay 14 [Click for details.]
Freeport 15 South Walton
Baker 32 Bozeman 32
Other Florida:
Pine Forest 29 Tate 8 [Click for details.]
Washington 13 Panama City 7
Catholic 35 Marianna 19
Pace 42 Escambia 0
Alabama
Leroy 55 Flomaton 21 [Click for details.]
Escambia County (Atmore) 27 Saraland 6
T.R. Miller 36 Washington Co. 35
Southern Academy 28 Escambia Academy 13
B.C. Rain 40 W.S. Neal 20
Northview Remains Undefeated With Homecoming Win (With Photo Gallery)
October 9, 2010
The Northview Chiefs remained undefeated with a Friday night homecoming 35-14 win over Holmes County of Bonifay.
“I was very proud of the way we started; we came out and moved the football,” said Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley. “The defense I thought played extremely well.”
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Chiefs wasted no time in showing the Blue Devils who is boss in Bratt; Northview’s Roderick Woods was in on a two-yard touchdown run with 8:48 remaining in the first quarter to give the Chiefs a 7-0 lead.
In the second quarter, a Brandon Sheets to Dustin Yuhasz pass gained 63-yards to setup a seven-yard touchdown run from La’Mikal Kyles a couple of plays later. Lance Bushaw’s kick was dead-on through the uprights, giving Northview a 14-0 advantage.
With 4:41 on the clock in the half, Montaio Mitchell had a five-yard touchdown to put the Chiefs up 21-0. Later in the second, Sheets hit Woods witha 69-yard pass to put the Chiefs back deep in Blue Devil territory. Then, with 1:23 before halftime, the Chiefs’ Levi Gideons made a one-yard dive for the end zone. Northview was up 28-0 before the Tribal Beat hit the field for their Tribute to the Beatles halftime show.
Holmes County scored in the third, 28-7. Then, less than a minute into the fourth quarter, a 17-yard quarterback scramble by Brandon Sheets and a good kick from Bushaw made it 35-7.
With an even five minutes to go in the game, Holmes County managed another touchdown, 35-14.
“We made some adjustments with our linebackers, and we started to get a little bit of pass rush,” Wheatley said. “We broke on the ball and we played the ball in the secondary. And I was so glad to see that from the previous week at Baker where we struggled a little back there. I thought we played the ball well and took advantage of a short field a couple of times.”
“We had a couple of mistakes in the second half. We’ve got to correct some penalties and other issues like that, but overall I thought it was a tremendous win for us,” Wheatley said.
The Chiefs (5-0, 4-0) will be on the road next week against Freeport (4-1, 4-0).
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured top: The Chiefs’ Brandon Sheets avoids a Bonifay defender tonight as Northview beat Holmes County. Pictured top inset: A long Blue Devils pass is tipped off a by a Northview defender. Pictured below: Roderick Woods escaped both pictured Blue Devil defenders for a huge gain. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Vernon Tops Jay 55-13
October 9, 2010
The Jay Royals fell to Vernon 55-13 Friday night in District 1-A play.
The Royals opened strong with a 78-yard drive, including a 40-yard Samuel Jones to Trent Sweeny completion. With 6:15 to go in the first quarter, Allen Perry was in from 14-yards out to give the Royals the lead, 7-0.
Jay would not score again until the fourth quarter with a 16-yard touchdown from James.
The Jay Royals (0-4, 0-3) will host South Walton next Friday night.
Pine Forest Downs Tate
October 9, 2010
The Pine Forest Eagles defeated the Tate Aggies Friday night, 29-8.
The Eagles held a 21-0 lead at the half. The Aggies added the only score of the third quarter on with a 34-yard pass from David Moorhead to Kenny Masson.
The Aggies will celebrate homecoming next Friday night against Brother Martin. Game time 7:30 at Pete Gindl Stadium.