Chiefs Suffer Critical District Loss To Freeport
October 17, 2009
The Northview Chiefs lost a critical district game Friday night to the Freeport Bulldogs, 42-12.
The Chiefs racked up 271 yards at home in Bratt, 183 of those on the ground. But six costly turnovers kept the Chiefs from narrowing the score.
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“We were not consistent enough to sustain our drives,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said, “and that hurt us.”
“We made too many mistakes, and the defensive just did not stop them. We did a little better in the middle portion of the game, but we made those mistakes on both sides of the ball,” he said. “We are going to work on being a better team next week for Jay.”
The Bulldogs struck hard in the first quarter, taking a 14-0 lead with 8:35 to go in the first quarter. It took just five plays for the Bulldogs to put that first TD on the board. Just over a minute later, the Bulldogs had an 18-yard touchdown. for the lead.
Freeport struck again with 9:09 to go in the second to expand their lead to 21-0.
The Chiefs then recovered an onside kick for first and 10 from the their own 37. La’Mikal Kyles gained four yards to the 41. One second down, Dustin Yuhasz drove nine to put the Chiefs on the mid-field stripe for a first down. Sean Knight gained yard on first down to enter Bulldog territory with 7:36 in the half.
On third down, Yuhasz drove to the 42, followed by Yuhasz hitting the 39 for a Chief’s first down. The Chiefs continued their drive, with Yuhasz connecting with a 17-yard pass for the first NHS touchdown of the night. After a blocked kick, Northview trailed Freeport 21-6.
The Bulldogs returned kick 75 yards to the end zone, but an illegal blocking call sent them packing back to the 40. They fought their way down to the 32 where they were stopped by Steven Long on second down. With second down and two to go, Freeport fumbled, and Roderick Woods recovered for the Chiefs. The Chiefs were unable to capitalize on the ball, and Freeport scored again with 7:35 to go in third making their lead 28-6.
A 35-yard touchdown run for Freeport upped their lead to 35-6 with 9:26 to go in the fourth.
The Chief’s next scoring drive came with about seven minutes in the ballgame.
From first and 10 from the Chief’s 20, Kyles gained a yard for the Chiefs, and then Yuhasz added one to make it third and six. A long gain on third down put Northview inside the Bulldog 35. Jeremy Jackson then gained half a dozen to put the Chiefs down to the Freeport 30. On second and four, a Brad Lowery pass into the end zone missed Yuhasz.
On third down, Yuhasz worked his way inside the 20 for a first down. Jackson gained three to put the Chiefs at second and seven. Another lower pass into the end zone failed to find it’s mark — Chris Sheets remained empty handed.
At third and seven, Yuhasz drove pass the Freeport defenders to reach the one. Then, from first and one, Ka’Darius Grice drove ahead a yard for a Northview TD. A missed point after attempt by the Chiefs, and Freeport was up 35-12 with about three minutes in the ballgame.
A minute later, Freeport added another touchdown and a good kick to expand their lead to final score 42-12.
On the defensive side, the Chiefs had six tackles each from Anthony Pierce, Levi Gideons, Steven Long and Shawn Knight. Austin Reid led the defense with eighth tackles Friday night.
For the offense, Yuhasz had 15 carries for 61 yards and two catches for 25 yards. He also had a touchdown. Also with one touchdown, La’Mikal Kiles had 73 yards on 13 carries and was one for one with 18 yards passing. Grice had four carries for nine yards and one touchdown.
Freeport had 375 yards against the Chiefs, 286 of those on the ground.
The Freeport Bulldogs now have the lead in District 1-1A, with a perfect district record of 5-0. With the loss to Freeport, the Chiefs’ record stands at 4-2 overall, 3-2 in district play.
Northview will cross over the Escambia River next Friday to take on the Jay Royals. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
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Pictured top: La’Mikal Kyles faces a Bulldog as his gains yardage for the Chiefs. Pictured top inset: A kick headed for Ka’Daris Grice falls just short. Pictured botton inset: Brad Lowery scrambles away from a Freeport defender while he looks for a receiver down-field. Pictured bottom: Charleigh McPherson, Lauren McCall and Carley Hetrick. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
South Walton Beats Jay
October 17, 2009
The South Walton Seahawks beat the Jay Royals Friday night in Santa Rosa Beach 12-7.
By the end of the third quarter, South Walton was up 12-0 after a 64-yard run. In the fourth quarter, the Royals hit the end zone after 10 plays, capped by a 9-yard touchdown from Hunter Boutwell.
The Seahawks held Jay to 112 yards on the ground, 48 of those yards from Chris Carrigan. At quarterback, Steven Brabham was for 3 for 10 with 75 total yards for Jay.
Jay is now 1-4 overall and in District 1-1A. The Royals will host the Northview Chiefs next Friday night.
Northview Recognizes Future Chiefs
October 17, 2009
The Northview High School Quarterback Club honored future Chiefs before Friday night’s football game. The Quarterback Club invited all Northwest Escambia and Century youth football players and cheerleaders to attend the game.
The players and Chiefs had the chance to introduce themselves on the stadiums public address system.
Click here for a photo gallery from the event.
Pictured above and below: Future Chiefs were recognized Friday night before Northview High School’s football game. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Big Wins For The Two Escambias, Big Loss For Flomaton
October 17, 2009
Escambia County 21 Citronelle 14
Escambia County High School had a 21-0 lead heading into halftime Friday night at home in Atmore against Citronelle.
The Blue Devils were without star quarterback Rico Stallworth for a violation of team rules that coaches would not disclose. He was replaced at the starting QB position by Derrick Williams. Williams scored a third of the Blue Devils’ points with a one-yard run. Nieko Williams had touchdown runs of five and 22 yards.
The Blue Devils, who improved their record to 2-6, 2-3 will be at home against Spanish Fort next Friday night.
Millry 48 Flomaton 0
Millry blew past the Flomaton Hurricanes Friday night with a 48-0 shutout.
Flomaton, with just one district win this year, will be at home against Washington County next Friday night.
Escambia Academy 38 Meadowview Christian 7
In their last home game of the regular season, Escambia County had an easy victory Friday night against Meadowview Christian, 38-7. The Cougars will travel Highway 21 to Monroe Academy next Friday night.
Ernest Ward Middle Eagles Take On T.R. Miller Tigers
October 16, 2009
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles fell to the T.R. Miller Thursday night, 34-30.
The first quarter ended scoreless in Walnut Hill. In the second, a Tigers pass from the Eagle’s 39 put T.R. Miller on the board. A pass into the endzone for another two points, but T.R. Miller up 8-0 with 6:41 in the half.
The Eagles pushed forward for three downs after the Miller TD, but they fumbled the ball away to the Tigers on the Eagles 29. A couple of plays later, T.R. Miller struck again for another half dozen. Dalton Tullis stop the Tigers on their two point attempt. With 4:11 in the half, Miller was up 14-0.
With 1:37 in the second quarter, Ernest Ward was in a second and 10 situation on their own 35. But the Tigers recovered another Eagles fumble. T.R. Miller tried a quarterback keeper, but Dalton Daniels stopped him after a short gain. With 35 seconds in the half, the Tigers passed, and Brandon Freeman stopped the run on the Eagles 21. On the next down, Jordon Bodiford and William Andreolli sacked the Miller QB for a lost on the play with 24.4 seconds in the second.
Miller pulled off a successful 15-yard pass only to be stopped on the ground by Azeen Grissett and a host of Eagles to end the half 14-0, Miller.
The Miller Tigers struck again in the third quarter for a touchdown with 6:13 and again with 4:13 to go. Both point after attempts failed, and T.R. Miller held a 26-0 lead late in the third.
With 1:45 to go in the game, Miller added another six and a two point conversion, 32-0.
The Eagles started on final drive with 1:38 remaining in the ballgame. Cameron Newsome returned the kick to the midfield line. On second down, Bodiford picked up a handful of yards to make it second and six. On the next down, Gregory Madison was stopped after a short gain for the Eagles. On the final down of the ballgame, Ryan Ashcraft gained three yards for EWMS. The final — T.R. Miller 34, Ernest Ward 0.
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Pictured top: Tristan Montgomery makes a gain for the Eagles. Pictured inset: Jaylen Parker gains yardage for EWMS. Pictured below: Eagles cheerleader Jadlyn Agerton soars at the top of cheerleader tower Thursday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
NHS Beats PCA, Honors Senior Volleyball Players
October 16, 2009
The Northview Chiefs honored their senior volleyball players prior to their victory over Pensacola Christian Academy Thursday evening.
Scores and stats from the game are at the bottom of this article.
Seniors Caitlin Hall, Danielle Martin and Angela Rodriguez received flowers and framed volleyball photos. The crowd was introduced to each girl, and learned a little bit more about each:
Caitlin Hall enjoys watching CSI, Everybody Loves Raymond, Disney movies and Sweet Home Alabama. She enjoys pizza, country and rap music. Her favorite subject at Northview is P.E., and she would one day like to be either a professional athlete or teacher.
Danielle Martin likes to watch CSI, and her favorite movie is Diary of a Mad Black Woman. She loves a good Hershey Cookies & Cream Bar and likes all types of music. Her favorite school subject is P.E., and she is undecided about her future career.
Angela Rodriguez likes to watch Family Guy and House. Her favorite movie is Hangover, and she loves Italian food. Her favorite types of music and rap and R&B. Her favorite school subject is DCT, and she would like to be an ultrasound technician.
Northview vs PCA – Varsity
25-20 25-16 25-16
**Northview Winning**
Shawna Montgomery 11 M Kills-10, Aces-3, Assists-2
Caitlin Hall 12 Setter Assists–21, Blocks-1, Aces-3,Kills-2
Angela Rodriguez 12 LS/Middle Kills-5 Assists -1, Aces-4, Block-1
Danielle Martin 12 LS Kills – 1, Assists-2
Shaniqua Jones 11 M Kills-5, Blocks-2
Ashton Gibbs 09 Libero Aces-3, Digs – 2
Record – Overall –7 -15; District 4 -4
Northview Vs PCA- JV
25-12 25-12
**Northview Winning**
Trestine Dean 11 Setter Assists –3, Aces-4
Morgan Payne 09 Middle/Setter Aces – 2, Kills -3, Blocks -1
Josie Doucette 10 Middle Kills – 3, Aces -2
Rebecca Masaitis 09 Left Aces-1, Blocks-1
Up For A Volleyball Team? Fourth Annual Scalpball Tournament Planned
October 15, 2009
The Northview volleyball team will sponsor its Fourth Annual Scalpball Tournament on October 31.
It will be a four versus four volleyball tournament for anyone over the age of 14. If enough teams register, there will be two divisions — 14-19 and 20 and up. Teams can be all male or female, or they can be coed.
“This will give everyone a great opportunity to play Volleyball on their level,” Northview volleyball Coach Betty Heaton said. “We are also giving an option to do ‘team shirts’ this year. Any team that wants to have the Scalpball shirt in their color has to put in their registration fees and $10 t-shirt money by no later than Oct 19th. Once a team chooses a color no other team can get that color.”
The tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. on October 31 and continues until the end of finals at the Northview High School gym and at the First Baptist Church of Bratt’s gym. Team fees are $3 per player if paid by October 16. For each week up until October 28, fees increase by $1 per player.
All proceeds benefit the volleyball program at Northview High School.
For tournament information and a printable registration form click here (pdf).
Varsity Chiefs Beat Jay; JV Royals Beat Northview
October 14, 2009
The Northview Lady Chiefs took on the Jay Royals on the volleyball court Tuesday afternoon.
The varsity Chiefs swept the Royals in three games, while the NHS JV fell to Jay in two games.
For a photo gallery from the JV game, click here.
Northview Vs Jay – Varsity
25-11, 25-14, 25-14
**Northview Winning**
Shawna Montgomery 11 M Kills-6, Aces-3, Blocks-2
Caitlin Hall 12 Setter Assists–14, Digs-1,Blocks–1,Aces-7, Kills-1
Angela Rodriguez 12 LS/Middle Kills-2, Digs -2, Aces-4, Block-1
Danielle Martin 12 LS Kills – 3, Digs-1, Blocks-1
Record – Overall –6 -15; District 3 -4
Northview Vs Jay – JV
15-25, 18-25
** Jay Winning**
Trestine Dean 11 Setter Assists – 4, Aces-2
Morgan Payne 09 Middle/Setter Aces – 3, Kills -3
Josie Doucette 10 Middle Kills – 2
Pictured above: JV volleyball action Tuesday afternoon between Northview and Jay. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Century, NWE Youth Players, Cheerleaders Invited To Northview ‘Future Chiefs’ Night
October 14, 2009
(CORRECTION) The Northview High School Quarterback Club would like to recognize future Chiefs before this Friday night’s home football game.
The Quarterback Club is inviting all Northwest Escambia and Century youth football players and cheerleaders to attend the game. The players should wear their jerseys and cheerleaders should wear their uniforms. The players and cheerleaders are asked to arrive by 6 p.m.; they will be introduced at 6:30 p.m.
The Northview Chiefs will host the Freeport Bulldogs at 7 p.m. Friday.
For more information, contact David Bell at (850) 256-5266.
Editor’s note: This story corrects one published earlier that said players would be admitted free. We were provided erroneous information.
JV Chiefs Fall To West Florida
October 13, 2009
The JV Northview Chiefs lost to the West Florida High Jaguars Monday night.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Jags were the first on the board on a rainy night in Bratt. With a 10 yard run up the middle and good two point conversion, West Florida Tech held an 8-0 lead with 1:50 to go in the first quarter.
With 6:35 to go in the second quarter, the Chiefs began a scoring drive. A two-yard run from freshman Reid Bell put the Chiefs at third and a long two. Add in a 13-yard run from Harold Harrison, and the Chiefs were first and goal from the one with 6:01 to go in the half.
Chance Jackson, a sophomore tried to head up the middle to the end zone, but fell short. A movement call against the Chiefs backed them up to the Jags’ six. Jamie Gafford sweep to the right side picked up about two for the Chiefs.
Harrison drove up the middle again, to put NHS back on the one-yard line. On third and one, sophomore Hunter Black was in for the first Chiefs’ TD of the night. On the point after attempt, Harrison was up and over a pile of Jags for two. That tied the game at 8-8 with 3:57 remaining in the half.
But with just 3.8 seconds to go in the half, West Florida Tech scored again with an 11-yard run. A missed point after, and West Florida was up 14-8 headed into halftime.
In the third quarter, Gafford picked up about 40 yards to put the Chiefs back in scoring range at first and 10 on the Jags’ 33. On the next down, Harrison picked up a Chiefs TD with an impressive 33-yard run. The Chief went for two and failed, putting the game back into a tie at 14-14 with 6:31 on the clock in the third.
The Jags struck again with 3:15 to go in the fourth with a touchdown and a successful two point conversion, giving West Florida Tech a 22-14 lead.
The Chiefs recovered a Jags fumble at the West Florida 27 with 1:39 to go in the game. On the Chiefs first down, quarterback Jacob Gibson was caught deep in the backfield. He attempted to throw the ball away, but it was intercepted by the Jags on the Chiefs 48 with 49.4 seconds in the game. The Jags ran out the clock by taking a knee, ending the game with a 22-14 West Florida JV win over Northview.
The JV Chiefs have one game remaining on their regular season schedule. They will travel to J.U. Blacksher next Monday night at 6:00.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured top: The Chiefs’ Reid Bell picks up yardage against West Florida Tech Monday night in Bratt. Pictured top inset: Harold Harrison sprintsf on a 33-yard touchdown run for the Chiefs. Pictured bottom inset: Jamie Gafford on the run for the Chiefs. Pictured bottom: Harrison dives in for a touchdown (just as a referee runs into the photo). NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
