Misty Doran Throws No Hitter As Northview Beats Ponce De Leon
March 27, 2010
Misty Doran had the first no-hitter for Northview in more than a half dozen years Friday as the Lady Chiefs shut out Ponce De Leon 10-0.
Doran pitched five innings, striking out nine.
The Lady Chiefs are in first place in District 1-2A with the win. Hitters for Northview included Doran, Aimee Clark, Shawna Montgomery, Candace Greenwell and Haley Simpson.
Tate Senior Signs With Jefferson Davis
March 26, 2010
Tate High’s Brandon Blackwelder has signed a letter of intent to play for Jefferson Davis Community College in Brewton.
Blackwelder will play third base and catcher for the Warhawks. For the Aggies, he has a batting average of .316 with 11 runs and 10 RBI’s so far this season.
Pictured: Brett Blackwelder, Brandon Blackwelder Dana Blackwelder, Tate Head Coach Todd Boyd, Jeff Davis Head Coach Darrell Blevins, Craig Blackwelder. Submitted photo by Deeann Lee for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pensacola Ice Flyers End Regular Season With 5-4 Loss
March 26, 2010
The Ice Flyers had the first two leads in the game, but ultimately lost to the IceGators 5-4 in Pensacola Thursday night. Three straight goals by Louisiana put them ahead 4-2, but Pensacola tied it up in the third period. However, the IceGators came right back to win it with a Dean Moore goal at 17:53 in the third.
Pensacola only needed 27 seconds to score the first goal of the game. Matt Whitehead earned his 12th of the year with the help of Anthony Monte in front of the net. Chris Rebernik also earned an assist on the play.
Almost the entire period went by before Louisiana tied it up. Josh Bonar sent a shot from top-slot to top-shelf at 19:09 to end the first frame tied at one apiece. McBrien and Tozzo earned assists in the process.
Pensacola struck first in the second period, but the 2-1 lead would quickly turn into a 4-2 deficit. Kevin Galan threaded a beautiful centering pass from the near corner to Erik Stoyanovich in front of the net at 2:21, and Stoyo didn’t miss. Mark Hinz also picked up a point on the play. However, it was all Louisiana for the rest of the frame, as former Ice Flyer Trevor Karasiewicz fired a shot from the near point that evaded the netminder and tied the game at 5:52. Bonar also fired a shot from long range at 7:07; it gave him his second goal of the game and the IceGators their first lead. Tobias Karlsson added some cushion at 9:52 with a goal of his own on assists by the Ruberto brothers. The score held up into the intermission, and the Ice Flyers faced an uphill battle in the third period.
Pensacola picked up the two goals they needed to tie it up. At 7:47 Matt Whitehead sent a beautiful pass from the near midboards to Chris Rebernik right in front of the crease. Rebernik’s shot was on the mark, and the Ice Flyers were down by one. A little under four minutes later the passing was emulated when Lorne Misita sent a pass from the exact same spot on the near boards to Dan Buccella on the far post. Buccella tapped it in, gave a quick jump in exhalation, and fist-pumped the roof.
Tie game.
Both teams jockeyed for position with neither squad allowing a goal. At 17:53 though, Dean Moore found his shot and took it. The unassisted play gave the IceGators the game-winner, and Louisiana took the contest 5-4.
With the Mississippi win over Columbus tonight, the Ice Flyers will take on the Huntsville Havoc in the first round of the playoffs in a best of three series. The Ice Flyers will host a game on either April 2 or 3; more information will be added as it becomes available. Visit the Ice Flyers’ website at www.pensacolaiceflyers.com, or call the office at (850) 466-3111.
Two Northview Softball Players Sign With Bishop State
March 25, 2010
Two Northview High School seniors signed softball letters of intent Wednesday afternoon with Bishop State Community College in Mobile.
Amber McMillan and Aimee Clarke will play next year for the Bishop State Wildcats.
Clarke is batting .306 this year with 22 run scored so far. She will play second base for the Wildcats. McMillan has a .346 batting average, and has scored 15 runs this year for the Chiefs. She will play first base for Bishop State. Both will receive Bishop State scholarships.
“We are excited to get these young ladies,” Bishop State Head Coach Angelo Archible said. “They will be instrumental is help the team succeed as we work toward our goal of a championship.”
Pictured above: Amber McMillan (left) and Aimee Clarke sign letters of intent with Bishop State Community College in Mobile Wednesday afternoon at Northview High School. Also pictured are (standing L-R) Northview Softball Coach Sammy Day, Donna McMillan, Kimberly Clarke and Bishop State Coach Angelo Archible. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
JV Chiefs Fall To W.S. Neal
March 24, 2010
W.S. Neal 7 Northview 4 (JV)
The JV Northview Chiefs fell to W.S. Neal Tuesday afternoon 7-4.
Kevin Vaughn had a hit two RBI’s for the Chiefs. Logan Brown wen 1 for 1 with two runs; Chance Jackson had 2 RBI’s; Hunter Rigby scored one run; Harold Harrison had one hit; and Brian Sanders had one hit.
Tanner Brooks pitched the first two innings, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks. He had one strikeout. Harrison pitched four innings with six strikeouts and one walk. He allowed four runs on five hits.
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Northview Varsity, JV Beat The Baker Gators; Lady Chiefs, JV Beat Jay
March 23, 2010
Northview 8 Baker 0
Northview defeated the Baker Gators 8-0 in varsity action Monday night. The Chiefs scored one in the first, three in the third, three in the fifth, and one in the seventh.
Leading hitters for Northview were Dakota Stuckey, who was 2 for 2, with four RBI’s, and two runs scored. His hits included a big 2-out 3-run-homer in the third inning.
Austin Arrington was 2 for 4, with three runs scored. Austin Reid was 1 for 3, including a double, and two runs scored. Dabney Langhorne also executed a run scoring squeeze bunt, for an RBI.
Austin Reid pitched seven strong innings for Northview. He allowed only two hits, walking one, and striking out eight. He improved his record to 4-1 on the
season. The Chiefs improved to 11-4 overal, including a perfect 5-0 mark in district play.
Northview 4 Baker 2 (JV)
The JV Northview Chiefs (7-3) beat the Baker Gators Monday 4-2.
Northview scored one in the second, one in the third, one in the fourth and one in the sixth. Baker scored in the first and fifth.
Harold Harrison had one hit and two runs for the Chiefs. Hunter Rigby was 2 for 4 with two RBI; Chance Jackson had one RBI; Logan Brown was 1 for 3 with a double and a run scored; Tyler Hester was 1 for 1; Jamie Gafford had one hit; Kevin Vaughn had one hit, one run scored and one RBI.
Vaughn pitched six for the JV Chiefs with two walks, six strikeouts and allowing two runs on four hits. Harrison pitched the seventh for Northview and record three strikeouts.
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SOFTBALL
Northview 5 Jay 4
The Northview Lady Chiefs beat Jay 5-4 Monday with two runs in the bottom of the seventh.
The Lady Chiefs (16-3) are 6-0 in the district with the win. Haley Simpson was 2-3 with a double and Misty Doran was 2-3 with a double. Doran pitched seven for NHS, with nine strikeouts.
Amber Steadham was 2-3 with a double for the Royals. Alicia Ashworth pitched seven for the Royals, with one strikeout and three walks.
Northview 12 Jay 7 (JV)
The Northview JV softball team beat Jay Monday afternoon 12-7. The JV Lady Chiefs improved to 6-1 with the win. The Chiefs were led by Samantha Johnson with two base hits, Morgan Payne with a single and a triple. Other JV players with one base hit were Lauren McCall, Tori Reid, Ashley Mooney, and Kristen Guinto. Shaquanna Jones picked up the pitching win to raise her record to five wins and one loss. The next game for the JV is Thursday at Baker.
Pictured: Action as the JV Northview Chiefs beat the Baker Gators on Monday. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Track Results
March 22, 2010
The Northview High School track team recently participated in the Crusader Classic at Catholic High School in Pensacola.
Northview competed against West Florida Tech, Gulf Breeze, Pensacola, Marianna and Catholic high schools.
The following Northview students placed during the competition:
Girls High Jump
5th Gomez, L Northview HS 4-02.00
6th Floyd, T Northview HS 4-02.00
Boys High Jump
4th Gibson, J Northview HS 5-06.00
Boys Triple Jump
5th Gibson, J Northview HS 36-08.50
Girls 4×800 Meter Relay
5th Northview HS 12:49.00
Boys 4×800 Meter Relay
6th Northview HS 10:57.00
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles
2nd Floyd, T Northview HS 18.78
5th Fiellin, H Northview HS 21.96
Girls 4×100 Meter Relay
6th Northview HS 56.49
Girls 300 Meter Hurdles
5th Holland, A Northview HS 58.74
Girls 4×400 Meter Relay
6th Northview HS 5:44.66
Boys 4×400 Meter Relay
6th Northview HS 4:31.39
Pictured top: Laneicia Gomez in the high jump for Northview. Pictured inset: Lauren McCall for the Chiefs. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
NWE Opening Day Photos
March 21, 2010
Saturday was opening day for Northwest Escambia Little League and NorthEscambia.com was there.
- For a photo gallery from Opening Ceremonies, click here.
- For a photo gallery from Wee Ball between Drew’s Dream Team and the Corn Huskers, click here.
- For a photo gallery from Bondurants versus Alabama Wing House, click here.
- For a photo gallery from Alto versus FNB&T, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ice Flyers Fight To The Finish, Lose 7-0
March 21, 2010
A crowd of 7,189 saw 50 minutes of hockey, and 10 minute of an outright fight to the finish as the Pensacola Ice Flyers suffered a 7-0 loss to the Mississippi Surge Saturday night in Penasacola.
Mississippi scored a goal a period up until the second intermission, but flagrant fighting drove the game out of hand in the second half of the third. The game went back and forth in the first period, but the Surge would score the only goal of the frame.
A hard-fought first period saw just one goal despite a collective 28 shots. The lucky shooter was Matt Larke: he collected the puck after it banked off the corner glass and right into the slot. Larke’s shot went in at 7:17 and the Surge had a 1-0 lead with assists to Wagner and Wolgemuth.
Pensacola flung 18 shots at Bill Zaniboni in the second period, but remained scoreless in the frame. Meanwhile the Surge doubled their score when Jeff Grant muscled the puck in from the crease at 2:07 in the second period.
The third period went back and forth for the first nine minutes, with a few near-misses by Pensacola’s attackers. At 9:09 Larke fired a shot that was stopped by Scott, but the rebound came to Velemirovich right in front of the crease. Velemirovich didn’t miss, and the Surge took a 3-0 lead.
That’s when things got crazy.
Four more Surge goals amid a flurry of Pensacola-instigated fights turned the game into pugilistic theater, with all the suspense of a WWE match. Numerous fights, some simultaneously ensuing drove multiple members of both teams to their respective penalty boxes. The change in the evening came when Brian Deeth tried to engage Chris Greene with the Ice Flyers trailing 5-0, but was denied. The incident set off multiple more fights, and when it was all said and done the Surge scored three of their goals on powerplays, including their final two of the night.
Ryan Scott made 34 saves in the match, and Bill Zaniboni recorded his third shutout of the season.
The Ice Flyers have one game remaining in the regular season, a 7:05 p.m. contest against the Louisiana IceGators in Pensacola on March 25. Tickets are still available and start at just $10 for individuals, and as low as $8 for groups of ten or more. To take advantage of group pricing, call the Ice Flyers at (850) 466-3111 or email Courtney@pensacolaiceflyers.com. Individual tickets can be purchased online via ticketmaster.com, or in person at the Civic Center Box Office, located at 201 East Gregory Street in Pensacola.
Northview Beats Jay 9-2; JV Wins 4-3 (Updated)
March 17, 2010
Northview 9 Jay 2
Northview picked up an important district win against Jay. The Chiefs beat the Royals 9-2 on Tuesday.
Northview scored four in the third, one in the fourth, and four in the fifth to pick up their nine runs. Jay got single runs in the fourth and fifth innings.
Northview scored nine runs on 11 hits, and committed one error. Jay scored two runs, on eight hits, and committed an error.
Leading hitters for Northview were Brad Lowery, going 2 for 4, with a double, an RBI, and one run scored. Austin Lowery was 2 for 3, with 3 RBI’s and a run scored. Dakota Stuckey was 1 for 2, with a double, two RBI’s, and two runs. Austin Arrington was 1 for 4, with an RBI, and a run. Austin Reid was 1 for 4 with two runs. Dabney Langhorne was 1 for 3, with an RBI, and a run. Hunter Black was 1 for 3 with a run. Brandon Sheets was 1 for 2, and Aaron Chancery was 1 for 1, with an RBI.
The winning pitcher for the chiefs was Austin Reid, who moved his record to 3-1. He pitched six innings, gave up two runs on eight hits, walked three, and struck out eight. Brad Lowery pitched the seventh and retired the three batters he faced.
Rush Hendricks pitched four for the Royals, allowing five runs on seven hits and striking out three.
Rush Hendricks pitched four for the Royals, allowing five runs on seven hits and striking out three.<
Northview improves their overall record to 9-4. They are now 3-0 in the district.
Northview 4 Jay 3 (JV)
The Northview JV Chiefs beat the Jay Royals Tuesday, 4-3 in seven full innings.
Leading hitters for the Chiefs were Harold Harrison going 2 for 4 with two runs scored, Hunter Rigby with two singles, including the game winner in the seventh
inning, Tanner Brooks with a single. Justin Halteman had a single and scored a run. The winning pitcher was Kevin Vaughan.