JV Football: Northview Beats Escambia County 24-20
September 28, 2010
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs beat the Escambia County (Atmore) Blue Devils Monday night, 24-20.
The Chiefs were first on the board with a touchdown run from sophomore LaMikal Banks. The Chiefs went for the two point conversion, with Kevin Vaughan finding Dalton Daniel with a pass into the end end zone. With 2:03 to go in the quarter, the Chiefs were up 8-0.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Blue Devils tied the game 8-8 with 6:43 on the clock in the second. The Chiefs answered with a touchdown run from Dy’shun White with 2:27 in the half . Vaughan was in for the two point conversion, and the Chiefs were back on top 16-8.
Escambia County scored again with 1:48 in the second with a 46-yard touchdown pass. A good two point conversion was called back on a holding flag. The Blue Devils’ second attempt at two failed with the quarterback taken down in the backfield by Daulton Tullis and a host of Chiefs. At halftime, Northview was up 16-14.
After a scoreless third quarter, sophomore White had an 11-yard touchdown run. Vaughan was successful on the two point conversion, and the Chiefs were on top 24-14 with 6:38 to go in the ballgame.
But Escambia County was not done, scoring again with a 65-yard touchdown and a good two-pointer, cutting Northview’s lead to 24-20.
With seconds on the clock, the Blue Devils unsuccessfully tried several a long-distance passes on their last possession.
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs will be at home October 7 at 6 p.m. against the Baker Gators.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from Monday night’s game, click here.
Pictured top: Dy’shun White (#14) gains yardage for the Northview Chiefs Thursday night behind the blocking of Kevin Vaughan (#12). Pictured inset: Mariah Albritton cheers for the Chiefs. Pictured below: Kevin Vaughan back to pass for the Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Molino Teen Wins Alabama State Kart Racing Title
September 28, 2010
Jarrett Parker of Molino won another kart racing Alabama Maxxis Series State Title this past weekend in Talladega.
Jarrett raced as an adult in the Alabama Maxxis series at Talladega Raceway Park with some of the most experienced senior racers in the southeast.
Parker, a sophomore at Northview High School, raced against 35 other senior drivers throughout the series in Stock Medium at the Alabama Maxxis Series. Going into the last race, Parker was leading the points chase but needed another strong finish to secure that title. Parker qualified in the fifth spot and won the race on his way to another Alabama State Title. He also won the state title in 2009 as a junior racer.
“I thank the Lord for everything. I have had a great year of racing so far. A big thank you to my dad as he has been with me every step of the way,” Parker said. “I also want to thank Dee Paschal, Mark Bowers with MB Motorsports, Todd Miller Racing Engines, and Phantom Racing Chassis.”
Parker was after another state title in Stock Heavy hoping for another win. He was leading the chase going into this weekends race. Parker qualified in second and finished third, narrowly missing the points title. Parker raced against 35 other senior racers throughout the year having all top five finishes, earning second place in Stock Heavy points chase.
Other races Parker competed in this weekend were Stock Lite where he qualified fifth and finished third and the big race for the night was Senior Pro, with Parker qualifying on the pole and winning the big race.
Parker has won a total of three state titles for 2010, two in Mississippi and one in Alabama. Parker has three national events to finish out the 2010 season.
Jarrett Parker is the son of Scott and Tammy Parker of Molino.
“The Lord blessed our karting team in many ways by putting us with the right people and the right circumstances to allow Jarrett to excel to his fullest potential. I am very proud of his hard work and dedication,” Scott Parker said.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Vote For Northview’s La’Mikal Kyles For TV 3 Play Of The Week
September 27, 2010
Northview’s La’Mikal Kyles is a finalist for WEAR 3’s Prep Football Final Play of the Week.
Bozeman thought they were on the move with about nine minutes to go in the half, but Kyles and company had other plans. The sophomore running back swiped the ball from a surprised Bucks player on a fumble, running it 32 yards for another NHS touchdown. The play put the Chiefs up 21-0 with 8:43 to go before halftime on their way to a 48-14 win.
To see the WEAR video and vote for Miles, click here and vote for “Play 2″.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Schedules Homecoming Parade
September 27, 2010
The second annual Northview High School Homecoming Parade has been scheduled for Friday, October 8 at 1 p.m.
The parade, sponsored by the NHS DCT class, will travel from Bratt Elementary School to Northview, with a pep rally to follow.
Entries are being accepted now; there is no cost to enter. Contact Tommy Weaver at (850) 327-6681 ext. 254 to participate. The DCT class will also be selling homecoming t-shirts and spirit items.
The Northview Chief’s homecoming game will kickoff at 7 p.m. on October 8 against Bonifay.
Pictured above: Northview High School’s first ever Homecoming Parade rolls through “downtown” Bratt last year. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Video: Northview Beats Bozeman
September 26, 2010
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison from Northview’s 48-14 win Friday night against the Bozeman Bucks.
For game details, click here for the NorthEscambia.com story. For a photo gallery, click here.
If you don’t see the video, it is because a firewall setting at your home, work or school firewall or computer is blocking YouTube videos.)
Northview Chiefs 3-0 After Beating Bozeman (With Photo Gallery)
September 25, 2010
The Northview Chiefs destroyed the Bozeman Bucks 48-14 in Bratt Friday night.
The Chiefs (3-0, 2-0) pounded away at the Bucks with over 330 yards on the ground and five players into the end zone for touchdowns.
“It was the most complete game that we’ve played this year. I challenged them to really finish a ballgame. During our first two games, we played well at times, but it was not consistent through the course of the game,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said. “I thought from the opening bell to the end, we played well tonight. I was pleased with that.”
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Chief’s first touchdown of the game came from sophomore La’Mikal Kyles (pictured left) to put the Chiefs on the board with 3:06 to go in the first quarter with a 38-yard touchdown run. A good kick, at the Chiefs were up 7-0 early in their home opener.
Less than two minutes into the second, quarterback Brandon Sheets was in from 23-yards out as the Chiefs expanded their lead to 14-0.
Bozeman thought they were on the move with about nine minutes to go in the half, but Kyles and company had other plans. The sophomore running back swiped the ball from a surprised Bucks player, running it 32 years for another NHS touchdown. With another good kick, the Chiefs were up 21-0 with 8:43 to go before halftime.
That lead jumped to 28-0 after Sheets hit Jake Clayton with a 25-yard pass with 4:23 to go in the second.
Roderick Woods had a five-yard TD run with 8:55 on the clock in the third. The Bucks answered with their first touchdown of two with 4:03 in the third. Dustin Yuhasz was in for a touchdown from a full 80 yards out with 3:00 to go in the game as the Chiefs wrapped up a win over the Bozeman Bucks 48-0.
Yuhasz had a half dozen carries for 140 yards, while Mitchell had 80 yards for the Chiefs. Sheets had three carries for 24 yards and was 2 of 3 in the air for 38 yards.
Dustin Yuhasz was in for another touchdown with 26.1 seconds go to before the bands took to the field, but his 54-yard TD was called back on a holding flag. On the next down, Montaio Mitchell, a junior, followed with a 54-yard touchdown run of his own to put the Chiefs up 34-0 after a good Lance Bushaw kick.
The Chiefs will rack up some more frequent traveler miles next week as they head to Baker in another District game.
“I know they are going to throw the ball around a little bit,” Wheatley said of the Baker Gators. “It’s going to be a challenger. We’ve got to get better and be ready to play next Friday. Every Friday can be tough, so we are going to be ready.”
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured top: La’Mikal Kyles (#17) gains yardage for the Northview Chiefs behind the blocking of Blake McCall (#17). NorthEscambia.comp photos, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Final Scores
September 25, 2010
Final scores from Friday night football:
Florida
- Northview 48 Bozeman 14 [Click for details]
- Flomaton 28 Jay 7 [Click for details]
- Pace 28 Tate 8 [Click for details]
- Pensacola High 41 Washington 8
- Escambia 24 Milton 22
- Pine Forest 33 Navarre 13
- West Florida 55 Gulf Breeze 40
Alabama
- Flomaton 28 Jay 7 [Click for details]
- Escambia County (Atmore) 28 Faith Academy 17 [Click for details]
- Patrician Academy 45 Escambia Academy 28 [Click for details]
- T.R. Miller 22 Andalusia 6
- Hillcrest 47 W.S. Neal 28
Pace Beats Tate 28-8
September 25, 2010
The Pace Patriots won their home opener Friday night over the Tate Aggies, 28-8.
Pace was up 7-0 going into the second half, before adding two touchdowns in the third and their number four in the fourth.
The Aggies drove for 77 yards on the last drive of the game, capping it with a 4-yard touchdown run from Isaac Johnson with just 11.7 seconds on the clock. Johnson was back in on the two point conversion to make the score 28-8.
Friday night, the Aggies (2-2) had just 140 yards on the ground.
The Aggies will try to hand the Catholic Crusaders their first loss of the season next week in a non-district game.
Renewed Rivalry: Flomaton Beats Jay 28-7
September 25, 2010
In the revival of an old rivalry, the Flomaton Hurricanes beat the Jay Royals Friday night, 28-7.
Neiko Robinson had touchdown runs of eight and 15 yards to lead the ‘Canes. Ryheem Dixon had 112 yard for Flomaton on seven carries, and he had a 31-yard touchdown run in the fourth. James Jackson added a four-yard touchdown for Flomaton.
The Royals scored just once before the home crowd in Jay — and anyone that headed to their car early missed it. Kevin Smith was in from two-yards out with 14 seconds to go to end a 77-yard drive.
The Flomaton Hurricanes (4-1) will be on the road next Friday night against Cottage Hill Christian, while Jay (0-3, 0-2) will be at home against Sneads.
Patrician Drops Escambia Academy 45-28
September 25, 2010
Escambia Academy was led by Jaylen Henry with three touchdowns Friday night, but it was not enough as Patrician beat the Cougars 45-28.
Henry had 172 yards on the night, including touchdown runs of 51, 2 and 2 yards.
Escambia Academy will be at home next Friday night against South Choctaw Academy.