Local Girl Is Regional Twirling Winner
May 27, 2010
Colbi Kendall of Flomaton recently brought home several trophies in a regional baton twirling competition in Wetumpka, Ala.
She placed first in open dance twirl, first in regional dance twirl, first in regional 1 baton, and second in regional 3 baton competitions. The regional event included twirlers from Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana and Arkansas.
Kendall’s instructor is Melissa Majors who conducts Century, Pace and Pensacola for her Santa Rosa and Escambia Twirlers.
Pictured top: Colbi Kendall of Flomaton won several trophies recently at a regional baton twirling competition. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pace Wins 5A Championship
May 26, 2010
The Pace Patriots won the Florida High School Athletic Association 5A state championship Tuesday night with a 6-5 win over Armwood in eight innings.
Pace was behind 5-4 in the bottom of the fifth but rallied to tie it 5-5. The teams continued without scoring until the eighth. That’s when the Patriots loaded the bases. At 2-2, David Casey drove the winning run over the third baseman.
It was the 25th win in a row and the fourth state title for the Patriots.
Here is a complete, play-by-play look at the action:
ARMWOOD 1st – J Fameree singled to shortstop. J Spano grounded into double
play 3b to 2b to 1b; J Fameree out on the play. T Alexander flied out to rf. 0
runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
PACE PATRIOTS 1st – CT Bradford walked. D Casey hit by pitch; CT Bradford
advanced to second. Higgenbothem walked; D Casey advanced to second; CT Bradford
advanced to third. A Russell singled to center field, advanced to second on a
fielding error by cf, 2 RBI; Higgenbothem advanced to third; D Casey scored; CT
Bradford scored. J Reeves flied out to cf, SF, RBI; Higgenbothem scored. K Desposito
flied out to rf; A Russell advanced to third. J Barlow doubled to right field, RBI;
A Russell scored. R Way struck out swinging. 4 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 LOB.
ARMWOOD 2nd – Z Powers grounded out to 2b. M Mahoney singled to left field. T
Emmons hit by pitch; M Mahoney advanced to second. S Cramer grounded into double
play ss to 2b to 1b; T Emmons out on the play. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1
LOB.
PACE PATRIOTS 2nd – P Ervin grounded out to 2b. CT Bradford popped up to ss.
D Casey flied out to rf. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
ARMWOOD 3rd – T Pierson hit by pitch. PJ Roundtree singled to third base,
bunt; T Pierson advanced to third. PJ Roundtree stole second. J Fameree singled to
center field, advanced to second on the throw, RBI; PJ Roundtree advanced to third;
T Pierson scored. CT Bradford to p. D Casey to cf. P Ervin to lf. J Salter to rf for
C Hemphill. J Spano grounded out to ss, RBI; J Fameree advanced to third; PJ
Roundtree scored. T Alexander singled up the middle, RBI; J Fameree scored. T
Alexander stole second. Z Powers walked. M Mahoney grounded out to p; Z Powers
advanced to second; T Alexander advanced to third. T Emmons reached on a fielding
error by 2b, advanced to second on a throwing error by cf, advanced to third; Z
Powers scored, unearned; T Alexander scored, unearned. S Cramer struck out swinging.
5 runs, 3 hits, 2 errors, 1 LOB.
PACE PATRIOTS 3rd – Higgenbothem grounded out to 3b. A Russell walked. J
Reeves singled to left field; A Russell advanced to second. K Desposito reached on a
fielding error by ss; J Reeves advanced to second; A Russell advanced to third. J
Barlow popped up to 2b. R Way popped up to ss. 0 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 3 LOB.
ARMWOOD 4th – T Pierson singled to right field. PJ Roundtree popped into
double play p to 1b, bunt; T Pierson out on the play. J Fameree reached on an error
by 1b, advanced to second, assist by p. J Spano flied out to cf. 0 runs, 1 hit, 1
error, 1 LOB.
PACE PATRIOTS 4th – P Ervin grounded out to 2b. CT Bradford flied out to lf.
D Casey grounded out to 3b. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
ARMWOOD 5th – T Alexander struck out swinging. Z Powers flied out to cf. M
Mahoney grounded out to 3b. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
PACE PATRIOTS 5th – Higgenbothem walked. A Russell walked; Higgenbothem
advanced to second. J Reeves hit by pitch; A Russell advanced to second;
Higgenbothem advanced to third. J Fameree to cf. J Spano to c. T Alexander to p. T
Emmons to 2b. K Desposito reached on a fielder’s choice to third base, RBI; J Reeves
advanced to second; A Russell advanced to third; Higgenbothem scored. J Barlow
fouled out to 1b. R Way struck out swinging. P Ervin struck out swinging. 1 run,
0 hits, 0 errors, 3 LOB.
ARMWOOD 6th – T Emmons grounded out to 3b. S Cramer flied out to cf. T
Pierson struck out swinging. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
PACE PATRIOTS 6th – CT Bradford struck out looking. D Casey flied out to cf.
Higgenbothem flied out to cf. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
ARMWOOD 7th – PJ Roundtree out at first p to ss to 1b. J Fameree singled to
center field. J Spano grounded into double play ss to 2b to 1b; J Fameree out on the
play. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
PACE PATRIOTS 7th – A Russell grounded out to 3b. J Reeves singled to center
field. K Desposito grounded into double play 2b to ss to 1b; J Reeves out on the
play. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
ARMWOOD 8th – T Alexander grounded out to 2b. Z Powers grounded out to 1b
unassisted. M Mahoney walked. T Emmons struck out swinging. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0
errors, 1 LOB.
PACE PATRIOTS 8th – J Barlow reached on a throwing error by ss, advanced to
second. M Bass pinch ran for J Barlow. J Salter pinch hit for R Way. / for J
Salter. M Bass stole third. J Salter struck out swinging. P Ervin walked. CT
Bradford intentionally walked; P Ervin advanced to second. D Casey singled to left
field, RBI; CT Bradford advanced to second; P Ervin advanced to third; M Bass
scored, unearned. 1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 3 LOB.
Jarrett Parker Wins Big In Mississippi Dirt Track Racing
May 25, 2010
A Molino teen picked up a couple of big kart racing wins this past weekend.
Jarrett Parker, a freshman at Northview High School, had two first place finishes in the MS/Maxxis Dirt Track Series at Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, MS. He qualified on the pole in the Jr. Gold FH and took the win. In the Jr. Gold Animal division, he qualified fourth and fought his way to another win.
Parker is currently leading points chase in the Jr. Gold MX/Maxxis Dirt Track Series. He won the state championships in both Alabama and Mississippi last year. He has previously competed, either winning or placing, in races across Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama.
Parker, who has been kart racing since 2003, is the son of Scott and Tammy Parker of Molino.
Pictured: Jarrett Parker of Molino prepares for a race this past weekend at the Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, MS. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wrapup: Complete Play By Play Jay Vs. Shorecrest Prep
May 25, 2010
Here is a complete play-by-play recap from Jay’s loss Monday to Shorecrest Prep in the state 2-A semi-final game.
For more on the game, click here.
SHORECREST PREP starters: 14/cf J Rothwell; 15/ss B Rasmussen; 4/c M Brakeman; 23/3b
S Heath; 19/1b J Oorlog; 10/dh J Kiracofe; 20/p T Larson; 24/2b A Roy; 3/lf
JBrandenburg; 16/rf B Kinter;
JAY ROYALS starters: 10/cf H Boutwell; 14/p H Brown; 9/c R Hendricks; 20/3b D Smith;
2/lf K Stanton; 12/dh C Weekes; 5/rf P Roberts; 7/1b T Prescott; 4/ss S Gandy; 16/2b
Z Gavin;
SHORECREST PREP 1st – J Rothwell singled to left field. J Rothwell stole
second. B Rasmussen singled to pitcher, bunt; J Rothwell advanced to third. M
Brakeman singled to center field, RBI; B Rasmussen advanced to second; J Rothwell
scored. S Heath grounded out to p; M Brakeman advanced to second; B Rasmussen
advanced to third. J Oorlog reached on a fielder’s choice, SAC, bunt, RBI; M
Brakeman advanced to third; B Rasmussen scored. J Kiracofe singled to first base,
bunt, RBI; J Oorlog advanced to second; M Brakeman scored. T Larson doubled down the
lf line, RBI; J Kiracofe advanced to third; J Oorlog scored. A Roy struck out
swinging. JBrandenburg grounded out to 2b. 4 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
JAY ROYALS 1st – H Boutwell grounded out to 3b. H Brown grounded out to 2b. R
Hendricks reached on a throwing error by ss, advanced to second on the throw. D
Smith flied out to lf. 0 runs, 0 hits, 1 error, 1 LOB.
SHORECREST PREP 2nd – J Rothwell doubled to right center. B Rasmussen out at
first p to 2b, SAC, bunt; J Rothwell advanced to third. M Brakeman popped up to 3b.
S Heath grounded out to ss. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.
JAY ROYALS 2nd – K Stanton tripled to right field. C Weekes singled, advanced
to second on a throwing error by 3b; K Stanton scored. P Roberts grounded out to 1b
unassisted; C Weekes advanced to third. T Prescott grounded out to 2b, RBI; C Weekes
scored, unearned. S Gandy singled to right field. H Boutwell walked; S Gandy
advanced to second. S Gandy advanced to third on a throwing error by c, failed
pickoff attempt. H Brown grounded out to 2b. 2 runs, 3 hits, 2 errors, 2 LOB.
SHORECREST PREP 3rd – J Oorlog struck out looking. J Kiracofe flied out to
cf. T Larson grounded out to ss. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
JAY ROYALS 3rd – R Hendricks singled to right field. D Smith struck out
swinging. K Stanton grounded into double play ss to 2b to 1b; R Hendricks out on the
play. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
SHORECREST PREP 4th – A Roy reached on a fielding error by ss. JBrandenburg
reached on a throwing error by 3b, SAC, bunt; A Roy advanced to third. J Rothwell
grounded into double play ss to 1b; JBrandenburg out on the play; A Roy scored,
unearned. B Rasmussen flied out to lf. 1 run, 0 hits, 2 errors, 0 LOB.
JAY ROYALS 4th – C Weekes lined out to 2b. P Roberts singled to center field.
T Prescott reached on a fielder’s choice to pitcher, bunt; P Roberts out at second p
to ss. S Gandy reached on a fielder’s choice to shortstop; T Prescott out at second
ss to 2b. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.
SHORECREST PREP 5th – M Brakeman grounded out to 2b. S Heath singled to left
field. J Oorlog popped up to p, bunt. J Kiracofe struck out looking. 0 runs, 1
hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.
JAY ROYALS 5th – H Boutwell grounded out to 3b. H Brown struck out looking. R
Hendricks tripled to center field. D Walker pinch ran for R Hendricks. D Smith
struck out swinging, out at first c to 1b. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.
SHORECREST PREP 6th – R Hendricks to c for D Walker. T Larson flied out to
lf. A Roy flied out to cf. JBrandenburg grounded out to p. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0
errors, 0 LOB.
JAY ROYALS 6th – K Stanton singled to center field. K Stanton advanced to
second on a wild pitch. C Weekes grounded out to p; K Stanton advanced to third. P
Roberts singled to center field, RBI; K Stanton scored. M Brakeman to p. S Heath to
c. T Larson to 2b. A Roy to 3b. T Prescott grounded out to 2b; P Roberts advanced to
second. S Gandy singled to right field; P Roberts advanced to third. S Gandy stole
second. H Boutwell struck out looking. 1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
SHORECREST PREP 7th – J Rothwell walked. B Rasmussen grounded out to 3b, SAC,
bunt; J Rothwell advanced to second. M Brakeman flied out to cf. J Rothwell advanced
to third on a wild pitch. S Heath fouled out to 1b. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1
LOB.
JAY ROYALS 7th – H Brown grounded out to 1b unassisted. R Hendricks popped up
to ss. D Smith singled to left field. T Sweeney pinch ran for D Smith. K Stanton
singled to first base; T Sweeney advanced to third. C Weekes struck out swinging.
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
Pelicans Pummel AirHogs 12-2
May 25, 2010
The Pelicans (4-7) banged out 4 homeruns and got a stellar pitching performance from David Nathanson to beat the AirHogs (6-4) 12-2 to earn a series split in the 4 game series.
The Pels got their run-scoring groove started in the 3rd when Francisco Leandro hit a sacrifice fly to left center to bring in Dallas Christison to give the Pels an early 1-0 lead. The next hitter Adolfo Gonzalez then belted a fastball from jared Schrom over the left field fence for a 2-run homerun to give the Pels a 3-0 lead. It was the first Pelican not named Lou Palmisano to hit a homerun this season.
The Pelicans wouldn’t stop there as guess what Lou Palmisano turned on a inside fastball and drove it to left for his 4th homer of the year to give give the Pels a commanding 5-0 lead.
The AirHogs got on the board in the 4th as Aaron Garza ripped a double down the 3rd base line to drive home Greg Porter to make it 5-1.
In the 5th inning, Javier Brito got in on the homerun party as he hit a deep fly to left which was a no doubter for a solo shot to give the Pels a 6-1 lead. Palmisano added an RBI single in the same frame to give Pensacola a 7-1 lead. Palmisano finished the night going 2 for 3 with a walk and 2 RBI’s.
The game got out of hand in the 7th inning as Marcos Rodriguez hit a majestic 3-run shot to right for his 1st homer and the 4th homer by a Pelican in the game. The 3-run shot gave the Pels a 10-1 lead.
The Pels would go on to beat the AirHogs 12-2. It was a night to remember for the Maitland, Florida native David Nathanson (1-0) as he pitched all 9 innings for his 1st complete game and first by a Pelican this season. Nathanson only allowed 2 runs off 6 hits and struck out 5.
Jared Schrom (1-1) took the loss as he went only 5 innings giving up 6 runs off 8 hits.
Shorecrest Prep Beats Jay 5-3 In State Semi-Finals
May 24, 2010
The Jay Royals lost to the Shorecrest Prep Chargers 5-3 in seven innings Monday afternoon in the Class 2 semi-finals in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
Shorecrest took an early lead in the first 4-0, thanks in part to a wet, slick field that had the Royals slipping and the Chargers with three consecutive singles.
Kevin Stanton led the bottom of the third with a triple. Conner Weekes scored from third on an third baseman error to make it 4-1 in the bottom of the second. Then Stanton was in from third to make it 4-2.
In the sixth, a single up the center by Payden Roberts scored Stanton to make it 5-3. The Royals almost pulled off a rally in the bottom of the sixth, but Hunter Boutwell struck out with runners on second and third for the final out of the inning.
Hunter Brown pitched seven inning for the Royals, allowing seven hits, four errors and striking out three.
Rush Hendricks was 2-4, D Smith was was 1-4, Kevin Stanton was 3-4 with two runs, C Weekes was 1-4 with a run, P Roberts was 2-3 with an RB, T Prescott had an RBI, Sawyer Gandy was 2-3.
For a complete play-by-play recap from Monday’s game, click here.
The Royals (18-8) won their only state championship in 1970.
Photos courtesy WEAR 3.
AirHogs Pounce the Pelicans 12-4
May 24, 2010
The AirHogs (6-3) stormed out of the gates early Sunday and scored often to beat the Pelicans (3-7) 12-4.
In the 1st inning, Greg Porter got the Hogs going as he singled in David Espinosa to give them an early 1-0 lead.
The Pelicans responded in the 2nd as John Alonso ripped a fastball from Luke Prihoda into right centerfield to drive in Javier Brito all the way from 1st base to tie the game up at 1.
The 3rd inning was a nightmare for Pelican starter Kevin Cooper and his squad. Greg Porter had an RBI groundout to give the Hogs a 2-1 lead. Jaun Camacho followed with an infield RBI single to make it 3-1. With the score 4-1, Joe Spiers had a big hit and he ticketed a ball into centerfield for 2 more runs to score which busted things open for the Hogs and made it 6-1.
In the bottom half of the third, Antoin Gray belted a single into right center to bring home Francisco Leandro to make it 6-2.
The AirHogs added two more runs in the 4th with an RBi groundout from Porter and an RBI single from Robert Perry to make it an 8-2 advantage for Grand Prairie.
With the score 9-2 in the 5th inning, the Pels Adolfo Gonzalez had an RBI groundout along with an RBI single from Javier Brito which cut the score to 9-4.
The AirHogs added 2 more runs in the 6th and 1 more in the 9th to beat the Pelicans 12-4 on the 1st Kids Club Sunday at Pelican Park this season.
Luke Prihoda (1-0) gets the win as he gave up 4 runs off 9 hits and struck out 5 in 5 innings pitched. Greg Krause protected the win for Prihoda and got his 1st save of the season and he tossed 4 scoreless innings to complete the game.
It was a very tough night for Pelican starter Kevin Cooper as he served up 9 runs-only 3 of them earned off 12 hits through 5 innings pitched.
Francisco was 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored in a losing effort for Pensacola.
Jose Duran, Robert Perry, and Chad Gabriel all had 3 hits on the night to lead the AirHogs offensive display.
The Pelicans and AirHogs will complete the 4 game series Monday night with the first pitched scheduled for 6:45pm.
AirHogs Bang Out 22 Hits to Hold Off Pelicans 19-17
May 23, 2010
The AirHogs (5-3) and Pelicans (3-6) engaged in a run scoring barrage as both teams had RBI’s all over the place all game long. In the end, the AirHogs fought off the pesky Pelicans 19-17.
The AirHogs had 22 hits as a team. In the 2nd inning, Flint Wipke got the game’s first three run by driving a belt-high fastball from Aaron Jackson over the left field fence to give the Hogs an early 3-0 lead.
The AirHogs would tack on three more runs in the 3rd capped off by a high boucing 2-run RBI single by Chad Gabriel over the drawn-in infield to give the Hogs a 6-0 lead.
The Pelicans battled back in the 3rd with the bases loaded and one out with Antoin Gray at the plate. Gray lined a single into left center to cut the AirHog lead to 6-2. Javier Brito and Marcos Rodriguez would drive in an RBI in the same inning to make it 6-4 Hogs.
The 4th inning would prove to be the most painful inning for the Pelicans. The AirHogs scored six runs in the frame including a 2-run RBI double from Greg Porter and RBI singles from Aaron Garza, Robert Perry, and Flint Wipke. The Hogs also got a sac fly from Joe Spiers as the score at the end of the inning was 12-4 in favor of the AirHogs.
The Pelicans showed no quit in this contest as they battled for 4 runs in the bottom half of the 4th as Lou Palmisano hit a 2-run homerun to left to make it 12-6. Marcos Rodriguez added a 2-run single in the same inning to make it 12-8.
It was 12-9 entering the sixth inning when the AirHogs put up 5 more runs capped off by a 3-run homerun from Greg Porter which made it 17-9.
In the bottom half of the sixth, the Pelicans once again battled back to get close to the Hogs once again. The Pels got RBI’s from Adolfo Gonzalez, Adam Darby, Lou Palmisano, and Dallas Christison to make it 17-13.
In the top half of the 7th, Aaron Garza lined a ball down the left field and over the fence for his 1st homerun of the season to make it 18-13. The Hogs added a run in the 8th on an RBi single from Espinosa to make it 19-13.
The Pelicans for a third time battled back in the game as Darby had a RBI triple and Palmisano added a sac fly to make it 19-15. Antoin Gray had a good battle with Geivy Garcia to work out a walk resulting in a run and Brito had an RBI fielder’s choice to make it 19-17. Later in the inning, the bases were loaded with two outs and John Alonso lined a ball sharply to left, but right at Porter who made the catch to end the threat. The Pelicans ended the night with 17 hits.
Edgar Estranga (2-0) gets the win as he pitched two innings and gave up 4 earned runs off 4 hits. Geivy Garcia got the last five outs of the game for his 2nd save of the season.
The loss goes to Pels starter Aaron Jackson (0-1) who was tagged for 9 runs off 10 hits through just 3 plus innings pitched.
Northview, West Florida Meet In Spring Game
May 22, 2010
The Northview Chiefs and the West Florida Jaguars walked away from their Friday night spring football game tied at 14-14.
The Chiefs took an early first quarter lead and expanded it to a 14-0 advantage in the first half. The Jaguars made it 14-7 late in half, and tied it up in the second half.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
Northview is coming off a 7-3 season last year, a vast improvement from 2-8 the year before. But much of their experience is gone, with 20 seniors from the 2009 team graduating. That inexperience, according to second-year Head Coach Sid Wheatley, was costly Friday night in Bratt.
Wheatley said he was pleased with the first half when the two teams matched starters against starters.
“We are not real deep right now, but we got after it and produced two early scores,” he said. “And our defense played hard, and we won that half.”
The Jaguars dressed out about 85 players, compared to about 40 for the Chiefs. That, Wheatley said, did give the the Jags the advantage.
“In the second half, we had some younger kids step in, and they just need some more experience, more plays,” he said. “I thought they did a decent job, our backups and even our third group, our younger kids. I thought they played hard; we didn’t just give ourselves much of a chance offensively.”
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, the cheerleaders and the band, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Pelicans Win Home Opener Over AirHogs
May 22, 2010
The Pensacola Pelicans bear the AirHogs 2-1 in the Pels’ home opener Friday night.
Jared Gothreaux (1-1) was the player of the game as he dodged in and out of trouble on numerous occasions to get his first win of the season. Gothreaux only gave up one run off 12 hits against the AirHogs.
The AirHogs scored the game’s first run though in the 5th inning of the game. Jaun Camacho hit a blooping RBI single over Adolfo Gonzalez’s head into shallow left field to bring home David Espinosa to give the AirHogs a 1-0 lead.
The Pelicans had their chances to score early, but had trouble finding that RBI hit through the first 5 innings.
However in the 6th inning, Javier Brito popped a ball up in the air to shallow right and Jose Duran dropped it putting Brito at second base. One out later, John Alonso hit a liner to left which sailed over the head of Chad Gabriel who mis-managed the ball which brought home Brito to tie the game up at 1-1. Alonso raced into third on the play just being the cut off throw from shortstop David Espinosa. Joey Side followed Alonso by getting hit in the stomach by a fastball thrown from AirHogs reliever Jeff Williams. The Pelicans had baserunners at first and third with one out and Lou Palmisano hit a very week grounder in the hole at short which Espinosa threw to second to get the force on Side, but that was it. The grounder was hit too softly to double up Palmisano allowing Alonso to score to give Pelicans a 2-1 lead.
In the 7th inning, Gothreaux flirted out of his last stressful inning of the game as Flint Wipke was at second with two outs and Greg Porter was at the plate. Gothreaux struck out Porter for his 8th and biggest strikeout of the game.
Tyler Wilson replaced Gothreaux in the 8th inning and struck out 3 batters in a scoreless inning. Tommy Baumgardner pitched a scoreless 9th for his 3rd save in as many chances this season.
Jarod Plummer (1-1) took the loss in a tough luck game for him as he gave up 2 runs-1 earned through 5 1/3 innings pitched.
The Pelicans and AirHogs will continue their 4 game series tomorrow night at 6:45pm. Aaron Jackson will take the mound against Matt Green with the pregame show at 6:30pm. Chetan Chaudhari will be on the call on pensacolapelicans.com.