Northview Splits Games With Ponce de Leon; Aggies Get Wins
November 30, 2010
The Northview Chiefs split games with Ponce de Leon Monday evening, while Tate picked up two wins
Northview — Ponce de Leon
In boys action, Northview’s Chiefs defeated the Ponce de Leon Pirates 48-41, while the Lady Chiefs fell 66-23.
The JV and varsity boys will host Pensacola Christian Academy on December 2, while the varsity and JV boys and girls will host the Baker Gators on December 3.
Tate 58 Gulf Breeze 57
The Aggies picked up a 58-57 big win on the road Monday against Gulf Breeze, taking the lead with just 7.3 seconds on the clock.
Tate 60 Niceville 46 (Girls)
The Lady Aggies defeated Niceville 60 to 46. Tate improved to 4-1 with the win. Courtney Brown led the Lady Aggies with 19 points .
Class 1-A Playoff Brackets
November 29, 2010
Northview will face Trinity Christian at 6:30 Central time Friday night in Jacksonville in the Class 1-A State Semifinals.
Video Highlights: Northview Beats Freeport For Regional Title
November 28, 2010
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison from Northview’s win Friday night over Freeport.
For game details, click here for the NorthEscambia.com story.
(If you don’t see the video, it is because a setting at your home, work or school firewall or computer is blocking YouTube videos.)
Northview Chiefs Win Regional Championship
November 27, 2010
The Northview Chiefs made school history Friday night as the only team to ever bring home a Regional title. And for the Chiefs, the victory was also sweet revenge over Freeport, the only team to beat the Chiefs this season.
In the Regional 1-A finals, Northview (11-1) defeated Freeport (9-3) 21-12 to advance to the state semi-finals next week in Jacksonville.
“I can’t put into words how proud I am of this group,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said. “They went on the road to a tough place to play and a tough place to win. It was a huge win, a huge win for this football program.”
Less than a minute into the game at Freeport Stadium, Northview’s Taylor Martin picked off a Bulldog pass, returning it 35 yards. With a good kick from Lance Bushaw, the Chiefs held 7-0 lead with 11:12 to go in the first quarter.
“Taylor Martin’s interception was really, really big for us,” Wheatley said. “It was a really big boost for us and a good way to start a game.”
Freeport answered with a four-play, 70 yard drive that ended with a 16-yard touchdown run. The Bulldogs missed the extra point kick, and the Chiefs held a 7-6 lead at the end of the first.
In the second quarter, the Chiefs drove hard on 16 plays for 62 yards, all the way down to fourth and goal from the Freeport four. Roderick Woods, who ended the night with 80 yards on 17 carries, plowed in for the touchdown. Bushaw put the pigskin through the uprights again, and the Chiefs held a 14-6 lead.
After a scoreless third quarter, La’Mikal Kyles was in the end zone in the fourth on a 43-yard dash through the Bulldog defense. Bushaw’s kick was once again good, and Northview was up 21-6 with 10:40 in the ballgame.
Freeport managed a two-yard touchdown run with 9:03 to go in the fourth.
Neither team could find the end zone on the following downs, and Northview sealed win with a big interception by Kyles with 1:49 remaining in the game. Kyles finished the game with 86 yards on a dozen carries.
“I thought we played extremely well on both sides of the ball. The defense made stops when we needed to, and the offense was able to produce enough points,” Wheatley said.
Northview will be on the road next week in the state semi-finals in Jacksonville to take on top-ranked Trinity Christian at 6:30 p.m. Central time. The winner of that game will be in the Class 1A state championship game in Orlando on December 10.
“It’s going to get tougher,” Wheatley said. “But we are in a routine, and we will continue to work to stand up to the challenge.”
Trinity Christian earned their trip to the semis with a 42-41 triple overtime win over Providence of Jacksonsville Friday night.
Pictured top: Northview defender Tyler Brooks closes in on the Bulldog’s quarterback Friday night in Freeport. Pictured top inset: La’Mikal Kyles scored a fourth quarter touchdown for the Chiefs in the fourth quarter. Pictured bottom inset: Taylor Martin returns an interception 35 years to put Northveiw on the board. Pictured below: The Chiefs score. Submitted photos and courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Area Regional Final Scores, Pairings For 1-A Semis
November 27, 2010
Here are regional final scores from around the Pensacola area Friday night:
- Region 1-A — Northview 21 Freeport 12 [Read more...]
- Region 1-4A — Navaree 20 Pine Forest 18
- Region 1-3A — Pensacola High 25 Choctawhatchee 7
- Region 1-2b — Catholic 14 Taylor County 7
Here are the final scores and pairings for next week in the Florida High School Association’s 1-A:
1-A Regionals
- Northview 21 Freeport 12 [Read more...]
- Trinity Christian 42 Providence 41 (3-OT)
- Fort Meade Middle-Senior 35 Berkley Preparatory 14
- American Heritage School of Boca/Delray 33 King’s Academy 14
Next Friday 1-A
- Northview at Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonsville)
- Fort Meade Middle-Senior at American Heritage School of Boca/Delray
Fans Welcome Their Region 1A Champion Chiefs
November 27, 2010
A crowd of Northview Chiefs fans gathered early Saturday morning to welcome the Region 1-A Champions back to Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
EA Cougars Win Thanksgiving Tournament
November 27, 2010
Escambia Academy opened their season by winning the Lowndes Academy Thanksgiving Tournament in Lowndesboro, Ala.
The EA Cougars (2-0, 0-0) won their first games against Evergreen’s Sparta Academy Warriors 57-54. The Cougars took the championship game 41-40 over the Longhorns of Marengo Academy from Linden, Ala.
Escambia Academy’s Darron McGhee finished as the Lowndes Academy Thanksgiving Tournament MVP. McGhee, Tanner Kirk and Keaton Maher were named to the All-Tournament team.
Pictured top: The Escambia Academy Cougars (front, L-R) Brandon Goddard, Jaylen Henry, Dillon Anderson, (back row) Tanner Boatwright, Tanner Kirk, Blake Quimby, Chris Macks, Keaton Maher, Jordan Sasser, Darren McGhee, coach Kevin Woods. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sports Roundup: High School Basketball And Soccer
November 24, 2010
Here’s a roundup of basketball and soccer action from around the North Escambia area Tuesday.
(Don’t see you team? Make sure your coach or stats person emails us after each of your games!)
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Tate 43 PCA 30
The Lady Aggies of Tate defeated Pensacola Christian Academy Tuesday, 43-30.
Courtney Brown paced the Aggies with a team-high 15 points.
Tate— Courtney Brown 15, Ali O’Brien 2, Alex Loomis 3, Marina Cobbs 8, Jasmine Baldwin 4, Jarden Ward 3, Katie Clark 4, Showni Colony 4.
Tate 17 11 8 7 – 43
Catholic 9 6 3 12 – 30
BOYS BASKETBALL
South Walton 50 Jay 44
The Jay Royals lost their season opener to South Walton, 50-44.
Todd Laney led the Royals with 23 points. The Royals will be in action again on November 30 at Pace.
Jay (0-1) — Chandler Burgess 3, Tate Upton 2, Conner Weekes 9, Tyler Prescott 7, Todd Laney 23.
Catholic 65 Tate 63
It was a close loss for the Tate Aggies Tuesday, 65-63 to Catholic High School
Tate — Rhodes 4, Griffin 3, Jones 18, Gray 14, Wilson 8, Anderson 14.
Tate 13 2 25 23 – 65
Catholic 14 16 12 23 – 63
GIRLS SOCCER
Tate 8 Pine Forest 0
Tate (4-4) — Goals: Ashley Marquer 2, Ashton Mayne 2, Jessica Wiggins 2, Miranda Gonzalez, Madison Leonard. Assists: Gonzalez 2, Leonard 2, Marquer 2. Saves: Kelly Ewing 0, Laura Jennings 0.
Northview Honors Volleyball Players
November 24, 2010
Several members of the Northview Lady Chiefs volleyball team were honored during the team’s annual banquet this week.
Receiving awards were:
Best Offensive Award
- JV – Lana Clayton
- JV – Paeton Hadley
- Varsity – Ashley Digmon
Best Defensive Award
JV – Danielle Steadham
Most Improved
- JV – Danielle Steadham
- Varsity – Morgan Payne
Coaches Award
- Varsity -Ashley Digmon
Best Attitude Award
- JV – Ali Martin
- JV – Danielle Steadham
- Varsity – Sarah Killam
- Varisty – Katie Wieborg
Effort Award
- JV – Paeton Hadley
- Varsity – Raylin Spence
Special Thanks!
- A special award was given to Kara Hardin for her continuous hard work for the volleyball team.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
East Defeats West In Senior Volleyball All-Star Game
November 24, 2010
The East beat the West in four straight games tonight in the Pensacola Sports Association High School All-Star Volleyball Game at the University of West Florida Field House.
The East team included senior all-stars from Santa Rosa and Okaloosa County, while the West team was comprised of players from Escambia County.
Players for the West team were:
- Ashley Digmon — Northview
- Shawna Montgomery — Northview
- Antoinette Odom — Tate
- Brianna Biggs — Escambia
- Kayla Bowen — Pensacola Christian
- Brooke Brauneis — Pensacola Christian
- Kim Bronkhorst — Escambia
- Anne Marie Coutu — Catholic
- Emma Floyd — Catholic
- Rachel Hanasan — Pine Forest
- Samantha Hazen — Pine Forest
- Taylor Larkin — Escambia
- Kaitlyn Roberts — West Florida
- Jennifer Stephenson — Catholic
- Nikki Thompson — Catholic
- Nyia Underwood — Pine Forest
- Katie White — West Florida
Players for the East team were:
- Danielle Skaggs — Jay
- Lauren Alverson — Gulf Breeze
- Ashton Baker — Milton
- Jane Bartley — Niceville
- Cheyenne Chapman — Gulf Breeze
- Jasmine Crowell — Gulf Breeze
- Kiersten Denny — Choctaw
- Megan Denny — Ft. Walton Beach
- Alicia Dukes — Crestview
- Jennifer Ellis — Baker
- Paige Forrester — Pace
- Sarah Guidry — Niceville
- Carissa Hagberg — Niceville
- Janey Haun — Navarre
- Haley Hyler — Milton
- Kristin Koch — Niceville
- Sallie Papajohn — Gulf Breeze
- Eboni Payton — Ft. Walton Beach
- Alyssa Valdez — Pace
- Danielle Willoughby — Navarre