Online Audio: Listen To Northview Beat Baker
October 4, 2009
Northview Chiefs fans can now listen to Northview football games here on NorthEscambia.com — the official voice of the Northview High School Chiefs.
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Northview Beats Baker For Homecoming Win
October 3, 2009
Northview High School beat the Baker Gators 34-14 for a big district win in Friday night’s homecoming game for the Chiefs.
“I was proud of this team tonight,” first-year Head Coach Sid Wheatley said after the Chiefs’ win. “It’s a big win, a big team win. Everybody on the team played hard tonight.”
The Chiefs racked up 244 yards, 209 of them on ground as they bit the Gators hard.
After Chiefs drove to the one, Shakel Holmes scored the first NHS touchdown of the night. A good Brad Lowery kick put the Chiefs up 7-0 with 3:55 to go in the first quarter.
The second quarter started with Aaron Chancery punting for the Chiefs. Brandon Sheets sent receiving gator out of bounds at about the Chiefs 42. Baker managed to score a touchdown from inside their one yard line. They missed their point after, leaving the Chiefs on top with 9:36 on the clock in the second.
Thye Gators kickoff to the Chiefs and the ball was caught by Chris Sheets with an impressive 35 yard run, first and ten chiefs.
With 8:32 in the quarter, Dustin Yuhasz picks-up four yards for second down and five for NHS, followed by Shakel Holmes who picked up a first down for the Chiefs. La’Mikal Kyles carried to the Gator 33 yard line to make it first and ten for NHS.
With 7:25 on the clock, Dustin Yuhasz hit the end zone with a 33 yard run. Brad Lowery made the point after, 14-6 NHS leading in Bratt.
With 2:55 to go in the half, Cole Gandy put the Chiefs fans on their feet with a mid-field interception. NHS was first and 10 on the 50. Jeremy Jackson picked up the first down for NHS at the Gator 38. Dustin Yahasz picked up 18 yards to the 20, but a holding call marched the Chiefs back five for first and 15.
Brad Lowery on the carry for the Chiefs brought them down to the 34 yard line just short of a first down The Gators took over first and 10 at their own 34 yard line. With 10 seconds to go in the half, the Gators punted the ball away. The score at the half was Northview 14, the Baker Gators 6.
With less than four minutes to go in the third, Yuhasz powered his way in for another TD. Brad Lowery made the point after, giving the Chiefs a 21-6 lead.
The fourth quarter saw two more touchdowns for the Chiefs. With about eight minutes in the homecoming game, Jeremy Jackson was in from five yards out for another Chiefs touchdown. A good kick, and Northview was up 28-6. Then, with 5:58 in the game, La’Mikal Kyles added another half dozen for the Chiefs on a four yard run. A missed kick, and Northview’s lead was at 34-6.
With about two minutes in the ballgame, the Baker Gators managed to add a touchdown and a two point conversion. That put the game at the final score, Northview 34 Baker 16.
“The defense was big for us tonight,” Wheatley said. With three turnovers, they were on their game. Ka’Daris Grice recovered a fumble for the Chiefs and Austin Arrington and Cole Gandy had big interceptions for Northview.
“The offense was good, with good running that really moved the ball forward. We were on our game, other than a few little mistakes early,” Wheatley said.
The Northview Chiefs (3-1, 2-1) will be on the road next Friday night against Bonifay.
Pictured top: Montaio Mitchell gets around a host of Baker Gators Friday night. Pictured top inset: Austin Arrington make an interception for the Chiefs. Pictured bottom inset: Brandon Sheets passes. Pictured below: Jeremy Jackson stretches for the goal line. Pictured bottom (scroll down): That whole “I before E” spelling thing was tough for the Baker Gators. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Football: A Win For Tate; Losses For Flomaton, ECHS, EA And Jay
October 3, 2009
Tate 49 Catholic 14
The Tate Aggies had a really good homecoming Friday night with a big 49-14 win over Catholic High School.
The Aggies took an early lead with quarterback Edwin Richburg to Joey Harmon for a 73 yard touchdown run only about a minute into the game. Tate put 20 points on the scoreboard in the first quarter of the game and never looked back as they gave the Crusaders their first loss of the season.
Mobile Christian 32 Flomaton 0
Flomaton was handed a tough loss Friday night as Mobile Christian picked up their first win of the season 32-0 over the Canes.
The Leopards were up 26-0 by halftime over the visiting Flomaton Hurricanes.
Leflore 32 Escambia County (Atmore) 21
Homecoming was not happy for the Escambia County Blue Devils as they lost to LeFlore of Mobile 32-21 Friday night in Atmore.
The Blue Devils (1-5, 1-3) will head south to Gulf Shores next Friday night.
Marengo Academy 35 Escambia Academy 13
A first quarter 90-yard run from Jalen Henry and a two point conversion gave Escambia Academy an early 8-0 lead in Canoe. Henry also added a 54-yard TD, but it was not enough as Marengo Academy beat Escambia Academy 35-13.
Sneads 21 Jay 20
Sneads handed the Jay Royals their second loss of the season Friday night 21-20.
The Royals (1-2, 1-2) will celebrate homecoming against Vernon next Friday night.
Northview JV Chiefs Beat Baker Gators 32-12
October 2, 2009
The Northview High School Junior Varsity Chiefs rolled over the Baker Gators Thursday evening 32-12.
A 20-yard Jacob Gibson run with 3:27 on the clock in the first put the Chiefs at first and goal. Four seconds of play later, Gibson was in the end zone to the put Chiefs up 6-0. The JV Chiefs went for two and missed.
Then sophomore Jamie Gafford scored for NHS on a 42-yard run. Another missed point after, and the Chiefs ended the first quarter up 12-0. The Gators answered with a half dozen of their own, sending the game into halftime with the score of 12-6.
Harold Harrison returned the second quarter kickoff about 70 yards. A good kick, and the Chiefs were on top 19-6 with 7:47 in the third.
A 20-yard pass with 1:30 in the quarter scored again for the Gators. Tyler Hester intercepted a two point attempt pass, and Northview was still leading 19-12.
Reid Bell had a 28-yard dash with 3:52 remaining to put the Chiefs up 25-12. Tyler Hester returned an interception 17[yards for Northview with 3:38 to go, for the final — 32-12 Northview Chiefs over the Baker Gators.
The Northview JV team will be in action again Monday night on the road against W.S. Neal. There final home game will be October 12 against West Florida Tech.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured top and inset: Football action Thursday evening in Bratt as the Northview JV Chiefs beat the Baker Gators. Pictured below: The Northview JV cheerleaders perform a high-flying routine. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Volleyball: NHS Falls To Freeport
October 2, 2009
Freeport High down both Northview’s varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams Thursday afternoon in Bratt.
Northview Vs Freeport – Varsity
12-25 14-25 18-25
**Freeport Winning**
Shawna Montgomery 11 M Kills-13, Blocks-5, Assists-1, Aces-1
Caitlin Hall 12 Setter Assists– 20, Digs-1
Angela Rodriguez 12 LS/Middle Kills-8, Blocks-2, Assists -3
Shaniqua Jones 11 Middle Kills – 5, Aces-1
Record – Overall – 4 -11; District 2 -3
Northview Vs Freeport – JV
9-25 15-25
** Freeport Winning**
Trestine Dean 11 Setter Assists – 3
Morgan Payne 09 Middle/Setter Aces – 1
Josie Doucette 10 Middle Kills – 3
Ernest Ward Eagles Fall To W.S. Neal In Middle School Football
October 2, 2009
The Ernest Ward Middle School Golden Eagles fell to the Eagles of W.S. Neal Thursday evening, 52-28.
For a photo gallery from the game — including play highlights, the band and cheerleaders — click here.
The Eagles and the Eagles were even going into the second quarter after a scoreless first period.
W.S. Neal was first up on the scoreboard with a 37 yard run with 6:30 to go in the second. With a good point conversion, Neal was up 8-0.
Dalton Daniel had the first Eagle touchdown of the night with 4:14 in second quarter,. A missed point after, and Neal was ahead 8-6. A 57-yard run from Cameron Newsome put Ernest Ward on top 12-8 after a miss two point attempt.
WS Neal scored another touchdown with 2:04 in second quarter on a 64 yard run. The two point conversion was good; 16-12 Neal in lead again.
With only 1:12 left in 2nd quarter, WS Neal ran 35 yards for another touchdown. With a good two point conversion, Neal was now up 24-12.
Top of 3rd quarter sees WS Neal run 55 yards for a TD and 2-point conversion bringing the score to 32-12 Neal
Then Tristan Montgomery was in for an Ernest Ward Eagle touchdown. A good two point conversion from EWMS cut Neal’s lead to 32-20 with 4:46 remaining in the third.
WS Neal answered with another TD at 3:35 in the 3rd. This time, they missed the point after, for a 38-20 Neal lead.
With 1:06 to go in the 3rd, WS Neal scored again with a good two-point conversion, bringing the score to 46-20 at the end of the third.
In the fourth quarter, Tristan Montgomery ran 80 yards to score for the EW Eagles at 2:35; With a good 2-point conversion, Neal’s lead was cut to 46-28.
Neal added one more with 2:24 to go in the fourth. Neal missed the point after to win 52-28.
Ernest Ward will be home Tuesday evening against Uriah.
For a photo gallery from the game — including play highlights, the band and cheerleaders — click here.
Pictured above and below: Middle school football action Thursday between W.S. Neal and the Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Cross Country Meet: T.R. Miller, PCA And Jay Take Top Spots
September 30, 2009
About 120 runners took part in a cross country meet Tuesday afternoon at Northview High School. T.R. Miller took the top spot among the girls, and Pensacola Christian was first among the boys. The Jay Royals took second in both categories.
The fastest time on the 5K course belonged to T.R. Miller High School’s Brandon Nelson at 18:20, followed by two Jay High School runners: Drew Kennedy at 18:35 and Dylan Nadsady at 18:43. The three fastest female runners were all from T.R. Miller: Karisa Nelson 19:34, Katie Nelson 20:22, and Shelby Youngblood 20:43.
Complete overall results and the top runners from Northview and Jay are below:
For a photo gallery from the meet, click here.
Girls Overall
1st – TR Miller 22
2nd – Jay High 42
3rd – Pensacola Christian 75
4th – East Hill Christian School 120
5th – Northview 147
1st- TR Miller Karisa Nelson 19:34
2nd -TR Miller Katie Nelson 20:22
3rd -TR Miller Shelby Youngblood 20:43
Northview’s Top 5 Girls
Georgia Geotter 25:04
Autumn Bobo 31:48
Angel Mitchell 33:17
Harley Caraway 33:33
Jessica Bloodsworth 37:58
Jay’s Top 5 Girls
Leely Trevino 23:18
Robin Blackman 23:29
Gloria Ramey 24:22
Allison Blaire 24:26
Caristyn Golden 24:28
Boys Overall
1st – Pensacola Christian 37
2nd – Jay High 37
3rd – TR Miller 68
4th – Northview High 163
5th – Central 199
1st TR Miller -Brandon Nelson 18:20
2nd Jay High -Drew Kennedy 18:35
3rd Jay High -Dylan Nadsady 18:43
Northview’s Top 5 Boys
Josh Scott 21:25
AJ Lambert 21:36
Jackson Smith 23:44
Dillian Crutchfield 25:04
Blake Luker 25:45
Jay’s Top 5 Boys
Drew Kennedy 18:35
Dylan Nadsady 18:43
Dusty Kennedy 19:05
Micah Kemp 20:03
Eric Trevino 20:34
Flomaton Canes Down Northview In Varsity and JV Volleyball
September 29, 2009
The Flomaton Hurricanes downed the Northview Chiefs in both varsity and junior varsity volleyball Monday in Bratt.
For more photos from the game, click here for a gallery.
Here are the Northview stats from the non-district games:
Northview Vs. Flomaton – Varsity
15-25 24-26 25-23 27-17 25-11
Flomaton Winning
Shawna Montgomery 11 M Kills-8, Digs – 1, Blocks-1
Caitlin Hall 12 Setter Assists– 18, Blocks-1, Digs-2
Angela Rodriguez 12 LS/Middle Kills-2, Aces-1, Digs-4
Shaniqua Jones 11 Middle Kills – 6, Digs – 3
Record – Overall – 4 -10; District 2 -2
Northview Vs. Flomaton — JV
11-25 21-25 12-25
Flomaton Winning
Cheyanne Garnett 10 Setter/Left Aces – 4, Assists – 3
Morgan Payne 09 Middle/Setter Kills–, Aces – 2, Digs -2
Josie Doucette 10 Middle Kills – 5, Blocks – 1
Pictured: Action from the Northview Lady Chiefs and the Flomaton Lady Canes Monday afternoon. Photos by Bethany Reynolds for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Flomaton, Ernest Ward And McCall Meet In Middle School Volleyball
September 29, 2009
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles, the Flomaton Hurricanes and the Pollard-McCall Wolves squared off in a volleyball tri-match Monday afternoon in Walnut Hill.
The Ernest Ward Blue Team beat McCall 25-10, 23-25, 15-6. The Ernest Ward White Team beat Flomaton 25-11, 25-11.
For a photo gallery with Ernest Ward Blue, click here.
For a photo gallery with Ernest Ward White, click here.
For a photo gallery with the Flomaton Hurricanes, click here.
Pictured: Action from Ernest Ward Middle School White team (top), EWMS Blue Team (inset) and Flomaton Middle (bottom) volleyball Monday afternoon in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward White Team photos by Bethany Reynolds.
Every Game Is A Tie; Everyone Wins: Welcome To The Miracle League
September 29, 2009
Every game ends in a tie. Every player hits; every player scores. There are no strikeouts, no errors. Everybody wins.
Welcome to the Miracle League.
It’s a baseball league for disabled and special needs persons. With players from ages 3 to 63, there are 14 teams that play on the two fields at the Mitchell Homes Miracle League Park on Nine Mile Road. The fall season started Saturday, and will run ever Saturday until November 7.
“Abigail rounds second! She looks good this year, all decked out and playing some ball,” announcer Crystal Martinez says during an afternoon game at the Miracle League. “Loooook at her go! She’s headed home! She scores! Yeah Abi!”
That’s just the way a Miracle League game goes — always.
The players are in wheelchairs and walkers. Some handicaps are mental, some are physical.
Joshua heads toward the batter’s box in his walker to take a swing at the ball with his “buddy”. Each player has a “buddy” assigned to them to help them hitch, catch, throw or run the field.
“Go Joshua!” Martinez announces. “Good job!”
In the end, the game between the Orioles and the Twins was tied, just as every game has ended in a tie for the past nine seasons. The stats for each of the 150 players will be the same at the end of the season — perfect.
“It’s a wonderful thing for these kids,” Martinez told NorthEscambia.com after the game. “It’s about them getting to play a sport that otherwise they could not play…it’s about the smiles. I love to say that they are all stars when I am announcing.”
“I think it is a great thing,” said Stephen Gruenwald of Pensacola. His son James, 5, plays Miracle League ball from his wheelchair. “He enjoys it very, very much. And he loves the people; the volunteers are one of the best things.”
Players and volunteers come from not just Pensacola, but Mobile, Crestview, Brewton and points in between. Everybody is a volunteer that participates with the Miracle League. The are paid only in smiles.
“It’s a beautiful thing. Everybody here does it for one reason” volunteer Larry Powell said, placing his hand over his heart. “It’s here, in your heart, for these kids.”
“We have a guy that was a Marine for 32 years,” Powell said. “He will sit on that field with the smallest child and help them. It really gets to you.”
Each of the two Pensacola Miracle League fields is made up of 180,000 pounds of recycled tires formed into tiles painted to match a regular field. It provides a softer landing spot for a hard fall, while still providing a good bounce for the hollow core ball that is also designed to lesson injury potential. There are two seasons at the park, spring and fall. The rubber surface gets too hot to play in the summer.
The Miracle League needs more volunteers to serve as buddies, work the concession booth, pickup trash and many more tasks around their area of the Nine Mile Road ballpark.
The public is always welcome and encouraged to cheer on the players.
“It’s a special place here,” Powell said. “Everyone should watch one of these games. It will touch you.”
For more information on Miracle League, or to volunteer, visit www.miracleleaguepensacola.org.
Pictured top: Abigail gets a high five after a base hit during a Miracle League game in Pensacola. Pictured top inset: James takes a swing: Pictured bottom inset: Headed for home. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.