Northview Chiefs Beat The Jay Royals 28-27
October 24, 2009
The Northview Chiefs beat the Jay Royals 28-27 in the renewal of an old rivalry Friday night in Jay, and it was a nail-biter down to the last seconds.
“It was too close for me,” a jubilant Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said. “It was a hard fought win for sure.”
He said the Chiefs had a couple of mistakes that almost gave the game to the Royals, but “we finally regrouped and pinched it in”.
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The Royals and Chiefs were scoreless headed into the second. That’s when junior Dustin Yuhasz drove in from a yard out. A good kick, and the Chiefs were up 7-0 with 10:58 to go in the second quarter.
Sawyer Gandy received the Chiefs’ kickoff at the 13-yard line and returned it 87 yards for a touchdown. Jay missed the point after kick, and the Chiefs were still on top with 10:44 in the second.
Yuhasz would score again about minute later. From first and ten at the their own 39, Yuhasz snaked his way up the middle and then floored it for the end zone and a 61-yard touchdown run. A good kick, and the Chiefs were up 14-6 with 10:08 in the second.
The Royals scored again the half. Jay was stuck at their own 29, with incomplete passes on the first and second downs. On third down and 10 on their 29, Chris Carrigan picked up a 57-yard touchdown sprint for Jay. Hunter Boutwell headed up and through the middle for a two point conversion, and the games was tied 14-14.
NHS and JHS were still tied headed into halftime in north Santa Rosa County.
After a Chief’s fumble on the five, the Royals were in great field position at first and goal from the five. A holding call backed the Royals up to the 12. The Royals went backward again, this time to the 12, on the next play when Carrigan was slammed in the backfield by the Chiefs.
Facing second and goal from the 18, Carrigan gained ground to the nine, ran out of bounds by a host of Chiefs. With 3:33 in the third, the Royals failed to connect on a pass into the end zone. But the second time around , a nine-yard Steven Brabham pass to Boutwell put the Royals in the lead. Todd Laney put the pigskin through the uprights, giving the Royals a 21-14 lead with 3:22 in the third quarter.
With under a minute to go in the third, a Brandon Sheets pass to sophomore Austin Albritton and a Brad Lowery kick tied the game, 21-21, with 57.3 seconds in the third.
In the fourth, Northview was at the Jay 30 when Yuhasz gained 11 to the Jay 19 on a hand-off from Brandon Sheets. On the next down, a quarterback keeper from Sheets put the Chiefs just 11 yards from scoring again. Sheets to Yuhasz put the Chiefs at the four. Sheets handed off to La’Mikal Kyles on the next down for no gain, and then Sheets was tackled at the line.
Sheets found Yuhasz with 6:39 in the ballgame for a four yard touchdown. A good point after, and Northview was ahead once again 28-21.
Jay had the pigskin with 1:08 in the game and landed at the Northview 10. Jay picked up a first down, making it first and goal from the four. The Royals failed to connect a touchdown pass, with the ball deflected in the end zone by Montaio Mitchell and Devin Moore for the Chiefs. On the next down, the Royals inched their way to the three with 26 seconds on the clock.
The Royals were trailing by just one after a QB keeper from Brabham from three yards out. On the point after attempt, the Royals threw a perfect pass into the end zone –perfectly into the hands of Northview’s Yuhasz. With 20.1 seconds in the game, the Chiefs were ahead 28-27. A down later, and Northview had won the battle between the old rivals.
Yuhasz had 13 carries for 124 yards and a couple of touchdowns for the Chiefs. Brandon Sheets was 5 of 14 in the air for 111 yards and a touchdown. Sheets also added 37 yards on 11 carries.
Albritton had one touchdown and a total of 53 yards for NHS.
On the defensive side, the Chiefs’ Jeremy Jackson had five tackles and a big interception. Levi Gideons had five tackles Friday night for Northview, and Devin Moorer had a half dozen.
The Chiefs are now 5-2, 4-2 in District 1-1A. The Royals are 1-5, 1-5.
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Pictured top: Jay’s Steven James fails to stop Northview’s Dustin Yuhasz. Pictured top inset: Ka’Daris Grice about to catch a Brandon Sheets pass. Pictured middle inset: Sheets avoid Jay defender Chris Carrigan. Pictured bottom inset: Sawyer Gandy on an 87-yard touchdown run Pictured below: Brad Lowery attempts to catch a pass for NHS as Jay’s Steven James closes in. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Beat Milton 36-34
October 24, 2009
The Tate Aggies beat district foe Milton Friday night in Milton, 36-34.
The Aggies jumped out to an early lead on an Edwin Richburg 69-yard touchdown pass to Q Ford. With 11:05 in the first quarter, Tate held a 6-0 lead over the Panthers.
Milton answered with a 24 yard touchdown pass with 7:42 in the first. The Panthers kick was good, and they were up 7-6.
Jamarian Bonner had a 77-yard kick off return with 7:14 n the quarter, and Richburg was in at the buzzer for a 1-yard run at the end of the first, 22-7 Aggies.
In the second, Richburng and Q Ford teamed up for a seven yard run, and the Panthers scored again at the end of the quarter. The third quarter belonged to the Panthers, but the still trailed the Aggies 30-22 headed in the fourth quarter.
In the fourth, the Panthers scored twice and missed point after runs twice. Bonner added a 47-yard touchdown for the Aggies.
The Aggies beat Milton 36-34.
The Tate Aggies are now Aggies 4-3, 1-2.
Bad Night For Escambia County, Escambia Academy And Flomaton
October 24, 2009
St. Paul’s 25 Escambia County 19 (OT)
With about a minute to go Friday night in Atmore, the Escambia County Blue Devils were leading the St. Paul Saints 19-16, but a Saints field goal evened the score.
The clock ran out with Saints and the Blue Devils tied at 19-19. The Blue Devils failed to score in four OT downs. St. Paul hit the end zone on the third down of overtime, giving them a 25-19 win over ECHS.
Escambia County High School (2-7, 2-5) will be on the road next week to take on Robertsdale in the final regular season game of the year.
Monroe Academy 32 Escambia Academy 24
Monroe County held a 22-0 lead late in the half over Escambia Academy Friday night in Monroeville. John Dean had a 5-yard touchdown for the Cougars. A missed point after, and the Cougars trailed 22-6. With six seconds to go in the half, the Cougars’ Robert Whatley kick a 36-yard field goal to make it 22-9.
Nate Smith caught a 37-yard touchdown pass from Cameron McGhee to score for the Cougars, and Cowboy McGhee pushed in from one yard out for another Courgar touchdown late in the fourth. But it was not enough, as Monroe Academy beat Escambia Academy 32-24.
Escambia Academy (6-4, 5-4) will finish their regular season next week with a long road trip to Bessemer.
Washington County 47 Flomaton 20
Washington County handed the Flomaton another loss Friday night 47-20 at Hurricane Field. Flomaton (3-6, 1-6) will host Coffee Friday night for the Canes homecoming.
Volleyball: Chiefs Vs. Aggies
October 23, 2009
The District 1-1A Northview Chiefs lost to the District 1-4A Tate Aggies in volleyball action Thursday night.
Northview Vs Tate – Varsity
14-25 24-26 26-28
Shawna Montgomery 11 M Kills-7, Digs-2, Aces – 3, Blocks-2
Caitlin Hall 12 Setter Assists-12, Digs-1, Aces-1, Kills-2
Ashley Digmon 11 DS Digs – 1, Aces-5
Danielle Martin 12 LS Kills-1, Digs – 1, Blocks-2
Shaniqua Jones 11 M Kills-3, Digs-1
** Tate Winning**
Record – Overall – 8 -17; District 4 -4
Northview Vs Tate- JV
23-25 18-25
Trestine Dean 11 Setter Aces-2, Kills-1, Assists-1
Morgan Payne 09 Middle Kills-4, Aces-5
Josie Doucette 10 Middle Digs-1, Kills-3
Rebecca Masaitis 09 LS Killss-1
Northview Volleyball Versus Catholic
October 21, 2009
Northview’s varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams traveled to Pensacola Tuesday night to take on the Catholic Crusaders.
Here are the results and stats from those games:
Northview Vs Catholic – Varsity
9-25 13-25 12-25
**Catholic Winning**
Shawna Montgomery 11 M Kills-5, Digs-2
Caitlin Hall 12 Setter Assists-8, Digs-1
Ashley Digmon 11 DS Digs – 5
Raylin Spence 10 LS Aces- 3, Digs – 2
Shaniqua Jones 11 M Kills-3, Digs-1
Record – Overall – 8 -16; District 4 -4
Northview Vs Catholic- JV
8-25 16-25
**Catholic Winning**
Trestine Dean 11 Setter Aces-1
Jordan Satterwhite 09 Libero Digs-1
Josie Doucette 10 Middle Aces-1
Cheyanne Garnett 09 RS Digs-1
Make Your Plans: Parachute Jump Still Planned For October 30 Northview Game
October 21, 2009
The Northview High School Senior Night football game slated for Friday, October 30, will begin like no other game during this season. The United States Army’s parachute demonstration team, the Silver Wings, from Fort Benning, Georgia are scheduled to jump from a fixed wing aircraft at least 5,000 feet over the Northview High School stadium before the start of the game.
The demonstration team plans to bring down with them a United States flag, a POW/MIA flag, and Army flag and the official game ball. One jumper will land on the 50-yard line to deliver the game ball for the game against Sneads High School.
The jump should occur about 6:15 p.m., but spectators are asked to arrive early as a large crowd is expected. The kickoff is 7 p.m.
The Silver Wings team is comprised of soldiers from throughout the Fort Benning airborne community. They have diverse backgrounds and various military specialties. The average age of a Silver Wings team member is 33 and the average number of free fall jumps ranges between 200 to 2,500 for the team. The team represents specially trained soldiers who are products of the United States Army Infantry Center and Schools to include Airborne, Pathfinders, and the Army Elite Rangers.
Volleyball: The Northview Chiefs Beat The Escambia Gators
October 20, 2009
Both the varsity and junior varsity Northview Lady Chiefs beat Escambia High School in volleyball Monday night.
Northview vs Escambia, FL – Varsity
19-25 15-25 25-10 25-21 15-8
**Northview Winning**
Shawna Montgomery 11 M Kills-7, Aces-4, Blocks -1
Caitlin Hall 12 Setter Assists–12, Blocks-1, Aces-4
Angela Rodriguez 12 LS/Middle Kills-2, Aces-6
Raylin Spence 10 LS Kills – 1, Aces- 3, Digs – 4
Shaniqua Jones 11 M Kills-5, Aces-2
Record – Overall – 8 -15; District 4 -4
Northview Vs Escambia, FL – JV
25-22 28-26
**Northview Winning**
Trestine Dean 11 Setter Assists –3, Aces-1
Morgan Payne 09 Middle/Setter Aces – 1, Kills -2
Josie Doucette 10 Middle Kills – 3
Cheyanne Garnett 09 RS Aces-1, Assist-1
Jay Grad Takes The Field For USA Jaguars
October 19, 2009
A 2009 graduate of Jay High School is part of the first ever University South Alabama football team — a team that is now 4-0.
Dustin James, who graduated seventh in his class at JHS, is a 6-foot 290 pound member of the Jaguars’ offensive line. He is on the scout team this year, and he has had several tackles so far this season.
James earned four football letters at Jay and was twice named all-state and all-area. He lettered six times in track and field and was fifth at the state 1A meet in the shot put as a senior. He also lettered three time in weightlifting.
He is a civil engineering major who enjoys working on cars in his spare time.
James, 18, is the son of Brian and Tracy James of Jays. Brian James is a professional wrestler that once the Intercontinental champion and was a five-time tag team champion known as the “Road Dogg”.
He has two younger sisters: Amberly, 13, plays volleyball, basketball and softball; and Hanna, 6, who plays tee ball. Both attend Jay School.
NWE Midgets Beat Brewton, One Game Away From The Playoffs
October 18, 2009
The Northwest Escambia Midgets won their second straight game Saturday by beating Brewton 34-12.
Star running back Dalton Daniel saw limited playing time due to injury but still carried the ball three times for 50 yards and a touchdown.Taylor Reyes filled in for Dalton scoring on a 23-yard run; he finished the game with over 100 yards rushing.
Brannon Freeman also had a good performance with a 48-yard run for a TD, and he also finished with over 100 yards rushing. Daulton Tullis scored a touchdown on a 8-yard run, and Ryder Gifford capped the scoring off with an impressive 43-yard run late in the fourth quarter.
NWE finished with over 300 yards rushing behind the blocking of Olan Barlow, Deonte Mitchell, Matthew Lee, Hunter Sherouse, John D. Rhodes, Gavin Grant, and Zach Holland. On defense, Hunter Sherouse picked off two of Brewton passes, one of with he returned 60-yards down to Brewton’s 6-yard line.
Chasen Freeman and Brodie Amos recovered fumbles for the Eagles and also made several tackles.
Also seeing playing time were Elijah Harbison, Andrew Edwards, and Dylan Berry. NWE will take on Bellview Gold next Saturday afternoon at 3:00. With a win over Bellview, the NWE Midgets will be playoff bound.
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Online Audio: Listen To Northview Vs. Freeport
October 18, 2009
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