McDavid Youth Bags First Deer
December 30, 2009
Ben Preston of McDavid shot his first deer the day after Christmas near the Escambia River in Century. The deer was a 12 point and weighted 155 pounds. Ben is the son of David and Ramona Preston. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Downs Daleville In OT
December 29, 2009
In high school basketball action Monday, Flomaton beat Daleville in OT.
Flomaton 70 Daleville 64 (OT)
Flomaton – Shay Gipson 4, Neiko Robinson 8, Neino Robinson 3, Philip Lloyd 6 Austin Patterson 8, Ryheem Dixon 19, Tee Mitchell 7, Tata Ellis 15.
Nine-Year Old Bags First Deer
December 28, 2009
Ian Baker, 9, bagged his first deer recently while hunting with his father Bill on the Bush Farm in Byrneville. Ian bagged the large doe on his second hunt ever. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pcola Ice Flyers Powerplay Their Way To 3-1 Win
December 28, 2009
The Pensacola Ice Flyers used powerplays effectively to defeat the IceGators 3-1 Sunday night in Pensacola. Though Louisiana scored first, Pensacola rallied back with goals from Lorne Misita, Dan Buccella, and Kevin Kozlowski to take the lead. Ryan Scott turned away 33 of 34 shots to preserve the Ice Flyers victory.
Paul McBrian needed only a minute and five seconds to give the IceGators the first lead of the game. Nicholas Bydal and Nick Pernula were credited with assists after shots ricocheted off Ryan Scott and stayed dangerously close to the crease. Bydal was able to finish the job and Louisiana took a 1-0 lead. However, Pensacola answered back seven minutes later.
The Ice Flyers were shorthanded 8:09 into the first period when Lorne Misita found some room to skate. He pulled a deke by the right face-off circle and then fired a shot past AJ Bucchino to tie the game at one. The goal was Misita’s third shorthanded goal of the year and extended his league lead in the category. Louisiana would threaten towards the end of the first period, but Ryan Scott thwarted the attack and the game was tied at the first intermission.
The score was locked at one apiece late into the second period as well. Three powerplays came and went for both teams before Dan Buccella struck for a Pensacola powerplay goal at 19:28. Buccella’s goal against his former team came after a Mark Hinz shot from the high slot that was deflected into right-side of the net. Both Hinz and Rebernik earned assists for setting up the go-ahead goal. The goal was the fifty-fourth powerplay goal allowed by Louisiana this year, the most in the league.
Powerplays proved to be positive for Pensacola again in the third period. Kevin Kozlowski made the most of a 5-3 advantage and scored his first goal as an Ice Flyer to give Pensacola a 3-1 lead at 16:30. The final three and a half minutes ticked off with Ryan Scott turning away all the IceGators shots to preserve the lead and claim the win.
Pensacola improves to 11-10 on the year while Louisiana drops to 7-18. The Ice Flyers return to the Hangar on January 2 when they face the Columbus Cottonmouths at 7:05 p.m. Fans won’t want to miss the game because one lucky fan will win $2,500 if the attendance is over 4,000.
Ice Flyers tickets 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 jeff@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.
Escambia County Coach Removed
December 21, 2009
The head coach of the Escambia County High School Blue Devils has been removed.
The administration at Escambia County High School in Atmore relieved Head Coach Kyle Davis of his head coaching duties Friday afternoon.
Davis, who has coached the Blue Devils for the past five years, led ECHS to two playoff appearances. This season, Escambia County was 3-7, finishing the season with a 21-14 win over Robertsdale.
Escambia County will move down a classification next fall, from 5A to 4A with teams like W.S. Neal, Andalusia, Clerke County and Hillcrest-Evergreen.
The search is now underway for an new head coach at Escambia County High School.
NorthEscambia.com file photo/graphic.
High School Basketball Scores: Tate, Jay, EA
December 20, 2009
Here is a look at recent high school basketball action from around the area:
Baker 58, Jay 36
Baker handed Jay (3-6) a loss in the final game of the year for the Royals, 58-36. Luke Rowell led the Royals with 16.
Jay — Dakota Walker 9, Luke Rowell 16, Hunter Boutwell 2, Stephen Brabham 3, Tyler Prescott 6.
Baker 19 11 11 17-58 Jay 8 7 5 16-36
Pensacola High 57, Tate 30
Tate — Chelsea Hall 8, Courtney Brown 7, Megan Burke 6, Cecila Olsen 6, Ashlee Thompson 2, Kat Tucker 1.
Tate — 8 4 10 8-30 PHS 10 14 17 15-57
Escambia Academy 40 Atmore Christian 32
Keaton Maher led the Escambia Academy Cougars over Atmore Christian, 40-32.
Escambia Academy — Keaton Maher 16, Darron McGhee 9, James White 7, Nate Smith 6, Brandon Goddard 1, Tanner Kirk 1.
Escambia Academy 21, Atmore Christian 19 (JV)
Jordan Sasser 10, Paul Arnold 4, Jacob Dean 2, Garrett Kirk 3, Eddie Agrait 2.
Don’t see your team? Submit your scores and stats! Email your results as soon as possible after the game to news@northescambia.com
Northview, ECHS, EA Score Cash With FNB&Trust Points Club
December 19, 2009
The First National Bank and Trust in Atmore distributed Points Club funds to area schools this week, paying out cash for points that three area schools earned at each home football game.
Each football program received $50 for each touchdown and $25 for each field goal scored during a home football game. Northview High School’s Chiefs earned $725 for 14 home touchdowns and one field goal. The Cougars of Escambia Academy were awarded $1,000 for 20 touchdowns on their home turf, and Escambia County High School’s Blue Devils received $750 for 15 touchdowns in Atmore.
The bank also awarded $4,000 total to four Monroe County, Alabama, schools that take part in the FNB&Trust Points Club.
Pictured top: Chris Walker, Jennifer Prestridge, Northview Coach Sid Wheatley, and Christina Godwin. Pictured below: Eula Price, Shep Marsh, Escambia Academy Coach Heath Gibson and Chris Walker. Pictured bottom: Chris Walker, Escambia County High School Coach Kyle Davis, Kathy Holland and Mark Clayton. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Boys Beat Central; Jay Girls Fall To Pace
December 18, 2009
The Northview Chiefs beat Central in boy’s basketball action Thursday, and the Jay Royal girls lost to the Pace Patriots.
Northview 55, Central 45
Northview– Buchsaw 13, Bellamy 9, Sims 4, Arrington 6, White 15, Chestnutt 2, Laghorn 6.
Northview 10 14 12 19-55 Central 16 4 11 14-45
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Pace 64, Jay 62
Jay — Ginger Jennings 11, Tessa Hendricks 10, Danielle Skaggs 13, Candace Mulford 7, Amber Steadham 9, Becca Calloway 7.
Jay 6 18 18 20-62 Pace 18 18 13 15-64
Basketball: Tate’s First Loss; Jay Christmas Tourney
December 16, 2009
Tate suffered their first loss of the season Tuesday against Pine Forest, and Jay’s boys and girls came up short in the Jay Christmas Tournament.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Crestview 56, Jay 35
Crestview defeated the Jay Royals Tuesday in the finals of the Jay Christmas Tournament.
Jay — Dee Walker 3, Luke Rowell 1, Hunter Boutwell 19, Dugg Fischer 1, Conner Weekes 2, Tyler Prescott 8, Todd Laney 2, Steven Jones 1.
Crestview 10 15 17 14-56 Jay 7 9 9 10-35
Pine Forest 67, Tate 44
Tate — Richburg 2, Colsten 7, Jones 7, Harrison 2, Taylor 2, Walden 2, Brown 11, Anderson 4, Buttitta 5, Ricardson 2.
Tate 11 12 6 15-44 Pine Forest 8 24 18 17-67
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Pine Forest 63, Tate 30
Tate — Amanda Reed 1, Meagan Briske 4, Marina Cobbs 3, Chelsea Hall 6, Cecilie Olsen 2, Ashlee Thompson 2, Courtney Brown 9, Ali O’Brian 3.
Tate 9 8 7 6-30 Pine Forest 17 21 11 14-63
Central 49, Jay 40
Jay — Jennings 16, Hammoc 2, Hendricks 3, Mulford 8, Thomas 2, Steadham 9.
Central 11 9 15 14-49 Jay 7 5 16 12-40
High School Basketball: Jay, Northview, Tate, Flomaton
December 15, 2009
The Royals advanced in the Jay Christmas tournament Monday with a win over Pensacola Christian Academy. Also Monday, Central beat Northview. Central and Jay will play in the tournament championship Tuesday night.
In other area girl’s basketball action, Tate beat Foley 46-39
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Jay 55, PCA 11
Amber Steadham set the pace for the Royals Monday with 15 points for the Jay Royals.
Jay — Ginger Jennings 8, Tessa Hendricks 15, Amber Steadham 15, Courtney Hammac 2, Candace Mulford 7, Shelby Thomas 6, Moore 2.
Central 38, Northview 30
Northview — Jones 14, Rodriguez 7, Lett 3, Turner 4, Gomez 0.
Northview 4 9 5 12-30 Central 9 3 11 12-38
Tate 46, Foley 39
Tate — Chelsea Hall 12, Meagan Briske 11, Marina Cobbs 11, Courtney Brown 8, Cecilie Olsen 3, Ashlee Thompson 1.
Tate 13 7 41 12-46 Foley 12-13-7-7-39
BOYS BASKETBALL
Jay 52, Northview 41
Northview — Bushaw 14, Bellamy 5, Sims 2, Arrington 2, White 16, Chestnut 2.
Jay — Dee Walker 7, Luke Rowell 5, Hunter Boutwell 9, Bugg Fischer 6, Conner Weekes 8, Steven Brabham 7, Tyler Prescott 3, Todd Laney 7.
Northview 14 6 9 12-41 Jay 4 13 13 22-52
Tate 69, Foley 59
Tate — Tevin Brown 15, Krys Walden 11, Ayyuwb Harrison 11, Dylan Anderson 9, Adam Stumpf 9, Armani Costen 7, Whitney Richardson 4, Jabril Rashied 3.
Foley– Long 10, Powell 5, Holmes 13, Washington 24, Odoms 2, O’Neal 5.
Tate 11 21 17 20—69 Foley 13 11 14 20—59
West Florida 52, Flomaton 49
Flomaton — Shay Gipson 4, Phillip Lloyd 3, Austin Patterson 7, Rayheem Dixon 10, Pee Mitchell 3, Tata Ellis 22.
West Florida — Ashton Scott 24, Chris Boykins 3, Matt Smith-Cook 2, Jerome Pogue 6, Daniel Greiner 5, Michael Etheridge 4, Michael Greer 8.