Northview Chiefs Track Girls Place At Regionals
April 24, 2010
The Northview High School Lady Chiefs placed at the Regional competition in Jacksonville Friday afternoon.
The girls 4×100 relay team qualified for the Regionals final where they had a second chance to show off their Chief speed. Laneicia Gomez, Tierra Floyd, Angel Mitchell, and Ariel Holland finished eighth in the final Regional 2A 4×100 relay championship. The team, comprised of three freshmen and one junior, finished only about three seconds behind the top team.
In the Regional 2A 100 meter dash preliminary, freshman Angel Mitchell placed 13th.
For a photo gallery from the Jacksonville competition with the girls and Coach Natalie Nall, click here.
Pictured above: Northview’s 4×100 relay team Ariel Holland, Angel Mitchell, Laneicia Gomez and Tierra Floyd in Jacksonville Friday afternoon. Pictured below: The girls pose with Coach Natalie Nall (center) after dinner Thursday night at Jacksonville Landing. Submitted photos by Christal Bell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Ernest Ward Middle Holds Annual Sports Banquet
April 24, 2010
The fourth annual Ernest Ward Middle School Sports Banquet was held Friday night. Students were honored for their participation in football, cheerleading, volleyball, track, basketball and swimming.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
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Northview Lady Chiefs Take District 1-2A Championship
April 23, 2010
The Northview Lady Chiefs (24-3) took the District 1-2A championship Thursday night with a 5-4 win over Baker.
Freshman pitcher Misty Doran picked up the win for the Lady Chiefs with 11 strikeouts, and allowing eight walks. She improved her career high school record to 18-3.
“I’m just so proud of them, I knew they could do it,” Head Coach Sammy Day said. “All year, these girls have played hard. We lost our focus a time or two, but they came back.”
Northview hitters were Kolbi Cobb 2-2, Shawna Montgomery 1-2, Misty Doran 1-3, Candace Greenwell 1-3 and Haley Simpson 1-3.
The Chiefs were up 5-1 as the seventh inning began, but Baker had an error, two walks an a two-RBI single to make it 5-4. Baker’s tying run was on base and Doran struck out the last two Gators for the Chief’s win.
This was the third win of the season for the Lady Chiefs over Baker.
The Lady Chiefs celebrated with lots of hugs and a few tears. They posed for lots of photos, including one with Day holding the championship trophy as he was surrounded by his players. Then the reality of a big win hit Day — in the form of a cooler full of ice water was poured over the Chief’s head coach.
The Lady Chiefs will move on to the Regionals next Tuesday, 7 p.m. at home against the winner of Friday’s South Walton versus Liberty County game.
For a complete NorthEscambia.com gallery, click here. (Game winning celebration photos are at the end of the gallery.)
Pictured above: Freshman pitcher Misty Doran (top center) and the Northview Lady Chiefs celebrate after winning the District 1-2A Championship Thursday night in Bratt. Pictured below: Head Coach Sammy Day is showered with ice water in this photo captured by Luke Killam. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tonight’s The Night For The Lady Chiefs
April 22, 2010
Today will be a really good day for Northview High Softball Coach Sammy Day if his Lady Chiefs can beat Baker for the third time this year.
The No. 1 seed Lady Chiefs (23-3) will face the Baker Gators(15-7) at 6 p.m. for the District 1-2A championship. No. 2 Baker advanced to the finals with a 10-8 win over Freeport Tuesday afternoon.
It will be the third time the two teams have met this year — Northview has beat Baker twice this season, 13-1 and 8-0. The Gators are hungry for a district win; they have won the district crown three years running.
“It’s going to be tough. It’s really hard to beat a good team three times in one season. We are going to have to play the best game we have played all year,” Day said.
Not only will Baker need to overcome an all-around tough Lady Chief’s team, they will also need to deal with a freshman on the pitcher’s mound. Misty Doran, 14, is 17-3 on the season and a perfect record in the district. She even pitched a no hitter against Ponce de Leon.
With a win Thursday night, the Lady Chiefs will be home for the regionals, a loss would put them on the road.
“We want to win the district championship; we want to play at home,” Day said.
Members of the Lady Chiefs are Aimee Clarke, Kolbi Cobb, Candice Greenwell, Amber McMillan, Miranda Burkett, Ashley Digmon, Kara Hardin, Shaniqua Jones, Sarah Killam, Shawna Montgomery, Hayley Simpson, Emily Vickrey and Misty Doran. Manager is Brook Schlobohm. Head coach is Sammy Day, and Assistant coach is Bobby Simpson.
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Lady Chiefs Beat Jay In District Tournament
April 21, 2010
The Northview Lady Chiefs are regional playoff bound after a big 14-3 win in six over the Jay Royals Tuesday night.
The top seed Chiefs (23-3) will play Baker (15-7) at 6 p.m. Thursday for the District 1-2A championship. No. 2 Baker advanced to the finals with a 10-8 win over Freeport Tuesday afternoon.
“We hit the ball, and we hit the ball hard for the most part” Day said. “The defense played well, and pitching did real well.”
Freshman Misty Doran (17-3) took the win on the mound for the Chiefs, with five strike outs and three walks. Day said he was proud of his freshman star Tuesday night.
“I had to go out there and calm Misty down because they hit that line drive and she got mad,” he said with a laugh. “But as soon as I calmed her down, she threw strikes after that…but she was mad.”
For the Lady Chiefs Ashley Digmon was 1-4 with a double; Shawna Montgomery was 2-3 with a triple; Kolbi Cobb was 2-3; Misty Doran was 3-4 with a double; and Haley Simpson was 2-4.
For the Royals, Olivia Wright was 1-3 with a triple.
Northview has beat Baker twice this season, 13-1 and 8-0. The Gators have won the district crown three years running.
With a win Thursday night, the Lady Chiefs will be home for the regionals, a loss would put them on the road..
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured: The Northview Lady Chiefs beat the Jay Royals Tuesday night to advance to the District 1-2A championship game Thursday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Falls To West Florida
April 21, 2010
The Northview Chiefs suffered a tough 7-1 non-district loss to the West Florida Jaguars Tuesday evening in Bratt. West Florida took an early 3-0 lead in the first and added two each during the second and fourth. Trailing 7-0, the Chiefs added one run in the sixth.
For more NorthEscambia.com photos from the game, click here.
Pictured: Action from Northview versus West Florida Tuesday in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Jay Picks Up District Tournament Win
April 20, 2010
Jay beat Ponce de Leon Monday afternoon in Bratt to advance in the District 1-2A softball tournament.
The No. 4 seed Lady Royals held an early 8-0 lead over the No. 5 Pirates headed into the third inning, and they held on for a 13-3 win. With the win, the Royals advanced to Game 3 of the tournament Tuesday night against No. 1 seed Northview in the first playoff game for the Chiefs..
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from Monday’s Jay game, click here.
With their perfect record, the Chiefs are the number one seed in the tourney, having beat No. 2 Baker 13-1 in five innings at their last regular season meeting. The Chiefs shut out Baker during another regular season game 8-0.
The District 1-2A tournament schedule is as follows:
- Game 1: No. 4 Jay 13 defeats No. 5 Ponce de Leon,3
- Game 2: No. 2 Baker vs. No. 3 Freeport, 4 p.m. Tuesday
- Game 3: No. 1 Northview vs. Jay, 6 p.m. Tuesday
- Championship: Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner, 6 p.m. Thursday
Pictured: The Jay Royals beat Ponce de Leon 13-3 Monday in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Track Team Members Headed To Regionals
April 19, 2010
Four members of the Northview High School Track Team are headed to Regionals at Bay High School in Jacksonville on Friday.
The Northview team took part in the District meet last week, at Bay High School. The following qualified to advance to Regionals:
- Girls 4 X 100 team (Laneicia Gomez, Tierra Floyd, Angel Mitchell, and Ariel Holland), 4th
- Angel Mitchell placed 3rd in the 100 meters
The following Northview track team members also placed at the District meet:
- Laneicia Gomez 6th triple jump 30′11″
- Tierra Floyd 5th 100 hurdles 17.62
- 4 X 800 Team (Georgia Geotter, Tori Reid, Ashley Cunningham, & Charleigh McPherson) 5th
- 4 X 400 Team (Lauren McCall, Tierra Floyd, & Ariel Holland, & Hannah Fiellin) 8th
- Jeremy Jackson 8th 110 HH 19.01
- Edward Dixon 6th 100 meters
- Anthony Pierce 8th Discus
Pictured top: The Northview 4 x 100 team (L-R) Tierra Floyd, Ariel Holland, Laneicia Gomez and Angel Mitchell. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Register Today, Tuesday For Century Junior And Senior League Ball
April 19, 2010
Now is the time to register for Junior and Senior League ball for Century Little League.
Registration for ages 13-16 will be held from 5:30 until 7:30 on April 19 and 20. To register, see Wes Sims on the t-ball field, or ask about registering at the concession stand. For more information, call Wes at (251) 370-0246.
Lady Chiefs End Season At 22-3, Perfect 8-0 In District
April 16, 2010
The Northview High School Lady Chiefs wrapped up their regular season Thursday with a big win over Pensacola High School, 14-3.
The winning pitcher was Amber McMillan with five innings on the mound and five strikeouts..
Leading hitters for Northview were Aimee Clarke, 2-2; Shawna Montgomery, 2-3 with a double; Misty Doran, 2-2; and Haley Simpson, 2-2.
Northview finished regular season 22-3 and a perfect 8-0 in District 1-2A. Northview will host the district softball tournament beginning April 19 in Bratt.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.