Fun Bicycle Ride, Bench Press Contest Planned
October 21, 2010
A Bicycle Run Ride and a Bench Press Contest are planned for Atmore’s Williams Station Day on Saturday.
Williams Station Bike Ride
There will be three mapped routes — 14.30 miles, 19.78 miles and 28.36 miles. Everyone will ride the same route from Atmore to the Bratt Crossroads. Each group can set their own pace and have a lead rider. Printed maps will be provided. Water and Gatorade will be available during and after the ride. Helmet required.
For more information, contact Ellis Beachyat ebeachy@frontiernet.net or Natalie Nall at nnelson@escambia.k12.fl.us
Bench Press Contest
A bench press contest will being at 10 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of the Atmore Fire Department Substation on Pensacola Avenue.
EWMS Eagles Beat Escambia Academy To End Perfect Season
October 20, 2010
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles ended their season undefeated with a 16-6 win over the Cougars of Escambia Academy Tuesday night.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
After a scoreless first quarter in Walnut Hill, the Cougars took a 6-0 lead with just over a minute to go in the half.
Following a big gain from Jaran Miles to start the third quarter, Cameron Newsome added the first Eagles touchdown of the night. With good two point conversion pass to Jaylen Parker, the Eagles regained the lead, 8-6, with 6:57 to go in the third.
Ernest Ward solidified their win with a touchdown from Jaran Miles with 1:13 remaining the game. The two point conversion was good, with a quarterback keeper from Aaron McDonald, 16-6.
The Eagles of Ernest Ward are the only middle school football team in Escambia County, Florida.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Members of the undefeated EWMS Eagles team are: Jaran Miles, Cameron Newsome, Jaylen Parker, Austin Cunningham, Hunter Sherouse, Aaron McDonald, Ryder Gifford, Micheal Richards, Jonathan Griffis, Gavin Grant, Elijah Harbison, Ben Linam, Tristan Hendrix, Justin Kite, Bricen Iannone, Kenneth Nelson, Murphy Bryan, Chris Brown, Jacob Johnson, Aden Davis, Zachary Holloway, Hunter Johnson, Austin Whitehead, Tristen Partwood, Tydré Bradley, Jon’Micheal Hart and Matthew Lee.
Team managers are: Bethany Merchant, Chasen Freeman and Kristal Whitehead.
Ernest Ward coaches are: Keith Griffin, Jeremy Greenwell, Jordan Coon, Trey Johnson and Jay Jefcoat.
Northview JV, 9th Beat Escambia, Varsity Falls
October 20, 2010
The Northview Chiefs defeated the Escambia Gators in junior varsity and ninth grade volleyball Tuesday, while the Gators downed the Chiefs in a five-game varsity set.
Varsity
Escambia defeated Northview, 24-26, 25-14, 22-25, 25-19, 13-15.
Senior Shawna Montgomery led the Chiefs with nine kills, three blocks ,13 aces, one assist and two digs. Senior Ashley Digmon had 15 assists, five aces and one dig, while sophomore Misty Doran had six kills and a block for the Chiefs.
NHS Varsity is now 7-15 overall, 5-3 in district play.
Junior Varsity
Northview defeated Escambia, 25-13, 25-14.
Freshman Madison Arrington had two kills, two assists and two kills for the Chiefs. Lana Clayton, also a freshman, added seven kills and one ace, and sophomore Alison Bardin had five aces and one dig for Northview.
The JV Chiefs are 8-8 overall.
Ninth Grade
Northview defeated Escambia, 25-4, 25-8.
Mallory Wiggins had four aces and three assists for the Chiefs. Rebecca Grim recorded four kills and one aces, and Shelfy Nielson had nine aces for Northview.
The Ninth Grade Lady Chiefs have a perfect 4-0 record for the season.
Submitted photo by Brenda McCall, click to enlarge.
Cross Country Results (Including Tate, Northview And Jay)
October 19, 2010
Well over 100 runners took part in a cross country meet Monday afternoon at Northview High School, with T.R. Miller of Brewton taking the top spot among both male and female runners.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the meet, click here.
Schools taking part in the meet were Northview, Jay, Tate, T.R. Miller, Escambia Academy, Central, Milton and East Hill Christian.
Results were as follows:
Girls’ Teams
- TR Miller
- Jay
- Milton
- Northview
Boys’ Teams
- TR Miller
- Milton
- Tate
- Northview
- Jay
- Central
Top Girls
- Karisa Nelson TR Miller,18:24
- Katie Nelson TR Miller, 21:05
- Robin Blackman Jay, 21:28
- Shelby Youngblood TR Miller, 22:15.46
- Amber Nelson TR Miller, 22:15.87
- Georgia Goetter Northview, 22:33
- Leely Trevino Jay, 22:45
- Jessica Thornton Jay, 22:58
- Alisen Blair Jay, 23:06
- Emily Kaelin Milton, 23:21
Top Boys
- John Davis -Milton, 17:28
- Micah Kemp -Jay, 17:55
- Tony Wiggins -Tate, 18:09
- Christian Carlson -TR Miller, 18:18
- Michael Melendez -Milton 18:39
- Josh Scott – Northview, 19:32
- Andrew Politte -TR Miller, 19:35
- Jean McLaughlin -Milton, 19:53
- Rob Stokes – TR Miller, 20:01
- Thomas Simmons -Tate, 20:13
Northview’s Top 5 Girls
- Georgia Goetter
- Sarah Killiam
- Misty Doran
- Jazzlyn Franklin
- Madalyn Coon
Northview’s Top 5 Boys
- Josh Scott
- Dustin Lewis
- AJ Lambert
- Tristan Creamer
- Dillian Crutchfield
Tate’s Top 5 Boys
- Tony Wiggins
- Thomas Simmons
- Dillon Aiken
- Jared Blakely
- Garrett Summitt
Jay’s Top 5 Girls
- Robin Blackman
- Leely Trevino
- Jessica Thornton
- Allison Blair
- Jenna Thornton
Jay’s Top 5 Boys
- Micah Kemp
- Casey Zylstra
- Joey Belanger
- Alex Cobb
- Brandon Freeman
Chiefs Slip To Number Two In District
October 19, 2010
The Northview Chiefs are coming off a tough loss Friday night to Freeport that dropped Northview to a tie for the number two spot in District 1-A. Monday afternoon, the Chiefs were back on the practice field, striving for improvement.
Freeport is now the only undefeated team in District 1-A, while Northview and Vernon had one loss each. The other North Escambia area team in District 1-A, the Jay Royals, are 0-5 in district play.
The Chiefs (5-1, 4-1) and the Royals (0-6, 0-5) will meet Friday night in Bratt, while top-ranked Freeport (5-1, 5-0) will host Bozeman (1-6, 0-5).
Pictured top: Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley (far right) leads the Chiefs in practice drills Monday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
NWE Teams Defeat Jay
October 19, 2010
All three Northwest Escambia teams were winners Saturday on the road against Jay.
Scores were:
- Mini-Mites — NWE 28 Jay 12
- Mites NWE — 12 Jay 0
- Midgets — NWE 26 Jay 13
The teams from Northwest Escambia in Walnut Hill will be on the road next Saturday in Navarre. The Mini-Mites play at 11:30, the Mites at 12:30 and the Midgets take the field at 2:00.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Video: Northview Vs. Freeport
October 18, 2010
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison from Northview’s loss Friday night to Freeport.
For game details, click here for the NorthEscambia.com story. For a photo gallery, click here.
Photo Gallery: North Escambia Outlaws
October 17, 2010
The North Escambia Outlaws 12U baseball team traveled to Orange Beach last weekend for their first tournament — the USSSA Gulf Coast Championship.
Members of the team include Joshua Barnes, Trey Holder, Mark Lee, Zach Payne, Jacob Dunsford, Thomas Boothe, Ben Preston, Jason Fischer, Devin Stabler and Daniel Mascaro.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
Every North Escambia Area Football Teams Loses Friday Night (With Regional Scores)
October 16, 2010
Every high school football team in the immediate North Escambia area lost Friday night.
Here’s a look at scores from across the region:
Florida
- Freeport 27, Northview 13 [Read more/photo gallery]
- Bro. Martin (New Orleans) 42, Tate 31
- South Walton 35, Jay 0
- Choctawhatchee 45, West Florida 7
- Catholic 27, Escambia 13
- Gulf Breeze 24,Washington 20
- Pensacola 30, Panama City Arnold 6
- Pine Forest 42, Baton Rouge Catholic 30
- Pace 20, Tallahassee Rickards 12
- Crestview 27, Milton 21
Alabama
- Millry 32, Flomaton 14 [Read more]
- Jackson 28, Escambia County 14 [Read more]
- Thomasville 56, W.S. Neal 7
- Trinity Christian 34, T.R. Miller 27
- Wilcox Academy 26 Escambia Academy 24
Northview Falls To Freeport In Battle Of Distict 1-A Powers (With Photo Gallery)
October 16, 2010
The Northview Chiefs slipped to the number two spot in the District 1-A race with a 27-13 loss to Freeport Friday night.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Chiefs jumped out to an early 7-0 lead with 6:35 to go in the first quarter on a 66-yard pass from quarterback Brandon Sheets to Dustin Yuhasz and a good point after kick from Lance Bushaw.
About two minutes later, the Bulldogs answered with a 49-yard touchdown pass, but the kick missed the uprights. Northview held a 7-6 advantage headed into the second.
The second quarter would see only the Bulldogs scoring, including an 11-yard pass and a 25-yard run. The third quarter was a scoreless defensive battle.
In the fourth quarter, Freeport struck again with a 15-yard run and good kick. The Chiefs’ LaMikal Kyles scored on the final play of the game with a 6-yard pass from Sheets with no time on the clock.
With the win, Freeport took the top spot in District 1-A with a 5-0 district record. The Northview Chiefs are now 4-1 in the district, 5-1 overall. Vernon is also 4-1 in the district.
The Northview Chiefs will be at home against the 0-6 Jay Royals next Friday night.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs take on Freeport Friday night on the road. NorthEscambia.com photos by Heather Leonard, click to enlarge.
