NHS Varsity, JV Beat PCA In Volleyball
September 8, 2010
The Northview Lady Chiefs beat Pensacola Christian Academy on the volleyball court Tuesday evening.
At the varsity level, the Lady Chiefs (2-1, 2-0) defeated PCA in four games — 26-24, 25-19, 25-16.
“Varsity did a great job of implementing a faster offense in tonight’s game against PCA. It is something that we are continuously working on putting into our program and I felt that we are going to get establish,” said Northview Head Coach Betty Heaton.
Northview varsity stats:
Shawn Montgomery – Kills-12, Aces-2, Blocks-15, Assists-4
Raylin Spence — Aces-3, Assists-6, Blocks-4
Sarah Killam — Assists-5, Aces -1, Assists-5 Blocks-3
Katie Wieborg – Block-1, Aces-5
In JV action, the Lady Chiefs beat PCA in a two-game match — 25-18, 25-19.
“I am very proud of the JV team for the way they worked hard on every play to get three touches. Every play you could see them focusing on getting a pass, set, and hit. They did a great job working together. We still need to work on communication on the court, but I believe that will come,” Heaton said.
Northview JV stats:
Alison Bardin — Digs-2, Aces-2
Paeton Hadley – Assists-1. Aces-1, Digs-1
Madison Arrington — Assists – 4, Aces – 2
Tiffani Pritchett – Kills-1, Digs-1
Pictured: File photos of Northview vs. Jay, submitted by Brenda McCall for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
JV Royals Beat J.U. Blacksher; Flomaton Beats Baker (Updated With Flomaton Photos)
September 8, 2010
The Jay High School junior varsity football team defeated J.U. Blacksher 49-12 Tuesday night in Jay.
The JV Royals will make the short trip to Hurricane Field next Tuesday to take on Flomaton High School. game time will be 6 p.m.
The Flomaton junior varsity Hurricanes beat the Baker Gators 14-6.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
For more photos, visit www.mikenewtonphoto.com.
Submitted photos Flomaton JV versus Baker by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Grad On Sports Illustrated Cover
September 8, 2010
An Escambia County School graduate is featured on the cover this week’s Sports Illustrated — and Crimson Tide fans are not going to want to miss it.
Sophomore Alabama running back Trent Richardson appears on the cover, leaping over a defender from San Jose State during the Tide’s season-opening 48-3 win. He is a graduate of Escambia High School.
Saturday was Richardson’s first starting game, with 146 yards and two touchdowns.
The “College Football Opening Statements. Breakout Players and Programs in Week 1″ cover is the fifth cover for the Crimson Tide in a year — more than any other pro or college team. It marked the ninth SI cover since Nick Saban took over in January 2007.
The Boys (And Girls) Of Fall — With NWE, Jay Photos
September 5, 2010
Football was king Saturday across the North Escambia area.
After a nearly three decade absence, Jay Junior League football returned Saturday with a great turnout to support the Royals against Pace Blue. In Flomaton, teams from across Escambia and Monroe counties in Alabama held a Jamboree. In Cantonment, the Cowboys welcomed the Milton Panthers to the Ranch, and Northwest Escambia took on the Milton Panthers Black team in Walnut Hill.
“It is an overwhelming joy to see these kid involved, Jeffery Rogers, president of Jay Junior League Football said. Saturday marked the first junior league football games in Jay in 28 years.
- For a reader submitted photo gallery from Jay by April Hendricks, click here.
- For a reader submitted photo gallery from NWE’s Midgets, by Melissa Melfi-Reber click here.
- For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from NWE’s Mites, click here.
If you have Saturday football pictures from any of the North Escambia area teams that you would like to share, email them to news@northescambia.com or email us a link to your online gallery (like Facebook, Flickr, etc.).
Pictured above and below: Scenes from Northwest Escambia versus the Milton Panthers Black team Saturday in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
900th Win: Local Men Cheer On Century’s Buck Showalter
September 5, 2010
Century’s Buck Showalter was handed his 900th Major League win Saturday night as the Baltimore Orioles topped the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4.
And among the 18,943 fans in Baltimore a group of friends from the North Escambia were cheering on Showalter.
Ronny Wedgeworth, Steve Stanton, Eddie Hammond, Kenny Felh and Richard Armstrong have had the opportunity to see the Orioles up close and personal with Showalter all weekend. They have also had the chance to do a little batting practices with the O’s.
Stanton played football with Showalter at Century High School. Wedgeworth attended Flomaton High School and played baseball against Showalter and the Blackcats.
Pictured above and below: A group of North Escambia area men at Camden Yards for a weekend with the Baltimore Orioles. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Beats Graceville 24-6 (With Photo Gallery)
September 4, 2010
The Northview Chiefs opened their season Friday night with a big road win over Graceville, 24-6
The Chiefs ended their first possession with a 27-yard field goal from Lance Bushaw. Then, with 5:26 on the clock in the first, Graceville’s Tigers were on the board with a touchdown from the six-yard line toe end their first possession. The Tigers missed their two point attempt, taking the lead 6-3.
Then with 1:24 to go in the first, senior Taylor Martin had a two-yard touchdown dash. A good kick, and the Chiefs returned to the lead, 10-6.
The Chiefs managed a drive inside the Graceville 10 before attempting and missing a fourth down field goal with a second shy of six minutes to go in the half.
With 3:44 remaining in the half, NHS intercepted the ball at midfield. But the Chiefs fumbled on the Tiger’s 40. It was Graceville’s ball with 2:25 in the second.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
At the 1:05 mark in the second, senior Dustin Yuhasz returned a Graceville punt 65 yards for a touchdown. A good extra point, and the Chiefs were up 17-6. Northview
drove to the one-yard line with 1.3 seconds on the clock in the first half. But they were unable to make the play before the buzzer. Headed to the lockers, the Chiefs were ahead of the Gators 17-6.
The third quarter was all about defense as both teams were scoreless.
In the fourth, with 10:46 on the board, quarterback Brandon Sheets was in for another Northview touchdown from five yards out. A textbook kick through the uprights, and the Chiefs sealed their 24-6 victory over the Graceville Tigers.
The Chiefs amassed 354 total yards against Graceville, with 281 yards on the ground.
Northview (1-0, 0-0) will be on the road again next week for their first district game against South Walton.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Northview senior Taylor Martin avoids Graceville defenders Friday night. Pictured top inset: Cheerleader Ariel Holland. Bottom inset: Brooke Tullis. Pictured below: The Northview Chiefs beat Graceville Friday night on the road. NorthEscambia.com photos by Heather Leonard, click to enlarge.
Friday’s Football Roundup
September 4, 2010
Here’s a roundup of North Escambia area football scores from Florida and Alabama:
Florida
- Northview 24 Graceville 6 [Read more...]
- Walton 34 West Florida 11
- Tate 30 Washington 20 (Thurs night)
- (Jay Royals were OPEN)
- Pensacola 24 Pine Forest 7
Alabama
- Flomaton 27 Southern Choctaw 14 [Read more...]
- Escambia Academy 24 Jackson Academy 21
- Escambia County High School 43 B.C. Rain 15 [Read more...]
- UMS Wright 47 W.S. Neal 0
- Bayside 27 T.R. Miller 20
Escambia County Beats B.C. Rain 43-15
September 4, 2010
The Escambia County Blue Devils beat B.C. Rain Friday night in Atmore 43-15.
The Blue Devils (2-0, 1-0) were led by Chris Johnson and Rico Stallworth with two touchdowns each.
Johnson’s touchdowns were one and 31 yard runs. Stallworth’s TD’s were one and 26 yards. An interception by Torian Brown was ran back 75 yards for another touchdown , and Chris Smith had a one-yard touchdown dash.
The Blue Devils, under first year Head Coach Mark Heaton, will be on the road next Friday night against a tough UMS Wright team. UMS Wright is coming off a 47-0 defeat of W.S. Neal Friday night.
Flomaton Hurricanes Blow Past Southern Choctaw
September 4, 2010
Ryheem Dixon had a good Friday night for the Flomaton Hurricanes, as they blew past Southern Choctoaw 27-14.
Dixon had touchdown runs of 53 and two yards, and had a five yard pass to Austin Patterson for another touchdown.
The Hurricanes opened with an 11-play, 80-yard drive that ended with a 32-yard touchdown run from Neiko Robinson. On the ground, A.J. Odom had 116 yards for Canes on 21 carries.
Flomaton accumulated about 315 yards, about 265 of them on the ground in their Southern Choctaw defeat.
The Flomaton Hurricanes (2-0, 1-0) will be back at home next Friday night against J.U. Blacksher.
For more photos, visit www.mikenewtonphoto.com.
Submitted photos by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Hundreds Turn Out To Meet The Northview Chiefs
September 3, 2010
Hundreds of people turned out Thursday night to Meet the Chiefs at Northview High School.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
