Costly Turnovers: Seahawks Down NHS 14-6
September 12, 2009
The Northview Chiefs were doomed by a series of mistakes in a 14-6 loss to South Walton Friday night in Bratt.
The Chiefs’ turnovers included a fumble at the five and a Seahawks interception on the six. The Seahawks held the Chiefs to just 157 yards on the night.
“It was a hard fought game,” Sid Wheatley said after his first ever lost as the Chiefs’ head coach.”We committed too many mistakes, offensively and defensively.”
At practice next week, Wheatley said it will be back to the fundamentals for Northview.
“We’ve got to secure the football and take advantage of our opportunities because they only come along ever so often.”
“We will be better defensively; we will be better offensively,” Wheatley said. “We are going to eliminate our mistakes.
NorthEscambia.com will post the complete game audio and a highlight video Sunday morning.
The Chiefs received the kickoff, with Dustin Yuhasz receiving deep at about the three yard line. Yuhasz returned to the 37 where he stepped out of bounds. From a tight wing formation, Lowery handed off to Jeremy Jackson for a gain of two. At second and eight on the 40, Yuhasz picked up couple to the 42. On the third down, Yuhasz went around the side for fourth and four. Austin Reid punted for with a bounce and roll in the end zone to end the Chief first drive of the night.
The Seahawks were in control at their own 20. Levi Giddeons on the stop for the Chiefs, with the Seahawks picking up a couple. On the next play, the Seahawks picked up first down at the 38. South Walton passed into Chief territory down to the 48 for a first down. They picked up a few yards, but punted away to NHS.
Chief’s were at first and 10 on their own 23 yard line with 6:30 in the first. Jeremy Jackson gained serious ground the right side to the Seahawk 42. First and 10 for the Chiefs, Lowery handed off to Yuhasz with a sweep to the left for a gain of nine. Ka’Daris Grice gained a little ground for a first down for the Chiefs at the 31.
A Lowery pass to Grice was incomplete, bouncing out of Grice’s arms. A fumble between Lowery and Yuhasz, and the Seahawks recovered at their 31 for the first turnover of the night. South Walton drove for a dozen on two plays for a first down at the 41. SWHS picked up another first down. A chop block call drove South Walton back to 32 for second and 22. A Lonnie Gardner stop allowed just a one yard gain on the next play. An equipment violation drove the Seahawks back again, to third and 26 with about two and a half in the first.
The Seahawks picked up 16 on the next down and punted it away. A Sheets return, minus a little penalty yardage, put the Chiefs at first and 10 from the 33 with 1:23 in the first quarter. Jackson picked up two. Yuhasz picked up a couple for third and six. The Chiefs ended the first quarter at fourth and two.
A series of Seahawks drives gave them the first touchdown of the night 6:39. A good kick, and South Walton was on top, 7-0.
Freshman La’Mikal Kyles took the kick at the 20 for Northview and headed up the side all the way to Seahawks’s 25 for a gain of 55. Lowery to Grice, Grice up the middle for a gain of four. A Lowery pitch to Jackson put the Chiefs at the 16 for third and a short two. Yuhasz, behind the blocking of John Sellars, picked up a first down at the 12 with 4:55 in the half. A pass to Jackson was incomplete. Jackson redeemed himself on the next play, down to inside the one. A false start penalty put the Chiefs at first and six. A Lowery pass to Yuhasz picked up a yard. The Chiefs fumbled on the next down, and the Seahawks recovered on the five.
With a 1:52 in the half, the Seahawks fumbled, and junior Austin Arrington recovered to the 15 yard line for a Chiefs first and 10. Yuhasz got the ball, handed off to Jackson to the four. A holding penalty put the Chiefs back to the 18. Yuhasz lost about four on the next play. Lowery stumbled and tripped on the next play to put the Chiefs back to the 26 for third and 20.
Lowery passed into the arms of Yuhasz in the end zone, but he he could not hold onto the pigskin. Fourth down for the Chiefs, a Lowery pass was intercepted by the Seahawks with 2.3 seconds in the half for the third Chiefs’ turnover. The second half ended, South Walton up 7-0.
The Seahawks marched to third and three at the three 3:55 in the third. The Seahawks were in on their first possession of the second half. The extra point was good, and the Seahawks were up 14-0 with 3:46 in the third.
With 45 seconds in the third, the Chiefs had marched to third and one at the 16. A pitch to Kyles and the freshman wonder was off to the seven with 39.4 seconds in the third. Kyles took the ball up the right side for a gain of about a yard to the five to end the third quarter at 14-0.
Brandon Sheets was at the quarterback position for the the first play of the fourth. From second and five, Shakel Holmes was in for the Chief’s only TD on the night. A missed kick, and the Chiefs were behind 14-6 with 11:54 to go in the ballgame.
And that’s where the game ended, the South Walton Seahawks over the Northview Chiefs 14-6.
Sunday morning, we will have complete game audio and a highlight video from tonight’s game.
The Chiefs are off next Friday night and return to action on September 25 on the road in Bozeman.
Picture top: Dustin Yuhasz (#4) on the carry for the Northview Chiefs flanked by Ka’Daris Grice (#3) and Brad Lowery (#12) Friday night in Bratt. Pictured insets: More action from the Northview Chiefs versus South Walton Friday night in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Flomaton, Escambia Academy Lose; ECHS Wins
September 12, 2009
Southern Choctaw 25 Flomaton 14
Southern Choctaw beat the Flomaton Hurricanes Friday night, 25-14. It was the first loss of the season for the Canes, now 2-1-0.
Both of the Hurricanes’ touchdowns came from Ryheem Davis. Flomaton will host 2A’s top team Leroy next week.
Escambia County 33 Faith Academy 12
The Escambia County High School Blue Devils put 33 consecutive points on the scoreboard in their 33-12 victory over Faith Academy Friday night. Rico Stallworth led the Blue Devils with three touchdowns and 144 yards on 18 carries. Nico Williams had 15 carries for 114 yards for ECHS.
Southern Academy 23 Escambia Academy 6
The Escambia Academy Cougars lost to Southern Academy 23 – 6 on Friday night in Greensboro, AL. The only score for the Cougars came on a 70 yard run from scrimmage by Jaylen Henry.
The Cougars (2-2) next game is Friday night in Canoe.
Northview Chiefs Versus South Walton Seahawks Preview
September 11, 2009
The Northview Chiefs are looking for their second win of the season and the first district win with a victory over the South Walton Seahawks tonight.
Last week, the Chiefs scored a big win 34-16 over the Graceville Tigers. Graceville star Leron Hoover, a 230 pound running back that had 1,200 yards last year, managed to score twice and get a two-point conversion against the Chiefs. But the Chiefs, who were 2-8 last season, dominated Graceville, a team that was 8-3 and in the regional playoffs last year.
The game was plagued with turnovers for both teams, who started the thunderstorm delayed game on a soaked field. Regardless of the wet field, Wheatley said his team has got to cut down turnovers.
“We’ve got to eliminate that; in a close ballgame, that could mean a difference,” Wheatley said. Ball security was to be a big focus of practice this week. “You want them to fight for every yard they can get,” he said.
Friday night’s win over Graceville was a confidence booster for the Chiefs, first-year coach Wheatley said, after a tough scene last year.
“I felt like it was key to get off to a good start, give the kids some confidence coming off a tough year last year, and we succeeded in doing that,” he said.
The South Walton Seahawks offense was strong last week as they easily beat Franklin County 37-6. They were coming off a preseason loss to the Wewahitchka Gators in a kickoff classic.
The man to watch for the Seahawks Friday night will be Jay Gatto, who had two touchdowns and 156 yards for South Walton last week. For the defense, the Chiefs may have to work to get past D.J. Stiedel who led South Walton with a dozen tackles a week ago.
Last week, the Chiefs gained 381 yards, with 355 of those on the ground. Dustin Yuhasz had 50 yards on the Chief’s first possession last week of the game. Overall, Yuhaszhad 159 yards on 15 carries and two TDs.
The Chiefs and Seahawks will kick off at 7 p.m. in Bratt at Northview High School.
Pictured top: Dustin Yuhasz gains yardage last Friday night for the Northview Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Versus Catholic Volleyball
September 11, 2009
Both varsity and junior varsity Northview Chiefs lost to the Catholic Crusaders on the volleyball court Thursday in Bratt.
Catholic Defeated Northview – Varsity
15-25, 15-25, 12-25
Junior Shawna Montgomery lead the Chiefs with two kills, two aces, one block and three assists. Senior Caitlin Hall had seven assists, one ace, three blocks and a pair of kills. Sophomore Raylin Spence a kill, an ace and a block. Senior Angela Rodriguez had two kills, one assist and one block.
Northview is now 2-3 overall, 0-2 in District 1-2A.
Catholic Defeated Northview – JV
14-25, 8-25
Sophomore Cheyanne Garnett had two aces for the Chiefs, and freshman Morgan Payne had one kill, one ace and a single dig.
Click here for a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the varsity game.
Pictured: Northview’s Angela Rodriguez, right, prepares to receive a serve Thursday night against Catholic while Caitlin Hall (left) watches. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Army Airborne To Deliver Northview Game Ball From Blackhawk Helicopters
September 10, 2009
The game ball for one of this year’s Northview High School football games will be delivered by Army Airborne from Blackhawk helicopters.
The United States Army’s parachute demonstration team the Silver Wings from Ft. Benning, Georgia, will deliver the game ball to Northview’s Senior Night on October 30.
SFC Bobby Ewing, an Army recruiter in Pensacola, said that two to four members of the Silver Wings are scheduled to jump from two Blackhawk helicopters at least 5,000 feet over the Northview stadium. They will bring down a United States flag, a POW/MIA flag, an 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.
“It will be exciting, and a great way to begin Senior Night,” Northview Principal Gayle Weaver said.
The helicopters will not land at Northview — they will fly in and fly out, Ewing said. The Blackhawk helicopters will either fly directly from a location such as Pensacola NAS, the Pensacola Airport or Ft. Benning, he said. A ground crew will drive the Silver Wings jumpers back to Ft. Benning.
“Their mission will to be to deliver the game ball, get their gear and move out of the way for the game and Senior Night,” he said.
The Silver Wings’ mission is to perform live aerial demonstrations in support of the United States Army, and Ft. Benning public relations and recruiting.
The Silver Wings is comprised of Soldiers from throughout the Fort Benning airborne community. They have diverse backgrounds and various military specialties. The average age is 33 years old and the average number of free fall jumps range between 200-2500 per team member. The team represents the professionalism and dedication of the specially trained Soldiers that are products of the United States Army Infantry Center and Schools, to include Airborne, Pathfinders, and the Army elite Rangers.
Photos courtesy U.S. Army for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Flomaton JV Beats Baker
September 10, 2009
The Flomaton JV picked up their second win of the season Tuesday night against the Baker Gators. The Hurricanes were coming off a win against JU Blacksher last week.
For a photo gallery, click here. And for even more photos, visit www.mikenewtonphotography.
Pictured: Action from Flomaton JV versus Baker Tuesday afternoon. Submitted photo by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Beats Excel 28-6 In The Eagle’s Season Opener
September 9, 2009
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles won their season opener Tuesday night on the road against Excel, 28-6.
J. Miles rushed for two Eagle touchdowns, and B. Freeman passed to J. Parker for another TD. T. Montgomery passed to B. Freeman for the final Eagle touchdown of the night. Freeman picked up a couple of two point conversions for EWMS.
The Eagles will be back on the road on Thursday, September 17 against Monroe County. They will be off on September 24 and will play their first home game on October 1 against W.S. Neal.
For more submitted photos from the game, click here.
Pictured top: The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles beat Excel on the road Tuesday night. Pictured inset: Touchdown Eagles! Submitted photos by Sandra Greenwell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Baker Downs Northview In Tuesday Volleyball Action
September 9, 2009
Tuesday was rough for Northview High School in District 1-2A volleyball, with both varsity and junior varsity Chiefs losing to the Baker Gators.
Baker Defeated Northview – Varsity
17-25 18-25 25-15 12-25
Shawna Montgomery lead the Chiefs with five kills and three aces. The junior also had two digs and a block. Senior Caitlin Hall had five assists, one ace and one block.
Northview is now 2-2 overall, 0-2 in District 1-2A.
Baker Defeated Northview – JV
16 – 25
Junior Trestine Dean had one assist and one ace for the Chiefs. Freshman Morgan Payne had two kills, one ace and one block.
Click here for a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the varsity game.
Pictured: Northview varsity volleyball action from Tuesday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Pelicans Take 1-0 Series Advantage With 7-6 Win
September 9, 2009
The victory took 11 innings, but the Pelicans topped the Saltdogs 7-6 Tuesday night in game one of the best-of-five American Association Championship Series. Tyler Wilson earned the win, while starter Randy Beam struck out eight batters. Lou Palmisano homered and had the game-winning RBI, while Hunter Davis shut down the Saltdogs to save the game.
The Pelicans nearly had an early lead in the top of the first inning, but fell just short. Francisco Leandro started the game with a single, and advanced to second on a Kevin Reynolds sacrifice. Antoin Gray’s single moved Leandro to third, and when Marshall McDougall flied out to right, Leandro tagged and headed for home. However, Leandro’s former teammate Rafael Alvarez made the catch in right field and gunned him down at home.
Lincoln scored the first run of the game in the bottom of the second, when Argelis Nunez walked and came home on Shawn McGill’s double. However, the Pelicans would match the run and then some in the top of the third.
Adam Darby singled with one out in the top of the third inning. Leandro doubled to drive Darby in, and Reynolds singled to drive Leandro in. Antoin Gray knocked in Reynolds with a base hit, and the Pelicans had a 3-1 lead.
The Saltdogs closed the gap when Brandon Jones scored on an Albenis Machado sacrifice fly in the last of the third. When Gavin Dickey hit a two-out solo homer in the bottom of the fourth, the game was tied at three.
Lou Palmisano hit his own solo shot in the top of the fifth, but the Saltdogs matched the longball with a Nunez dinger in the bottom of the sixth.
Entering the seventh inning the game was tied at four. Pensacola took a two-run advantage when Dallas Christison ripped a single and came home on Adam Darby’s triple. When Leandro reached on an error by the shortstop, Darby came home as well.
The Saltdogs kept pace with the Pelicans by scoring two runs of their own after the stretch. With two outs Josh Burrus, Albenis Machado, and Phil Hawke all waked, and Burrus and Machado scored on a Nunez single. The runs would be Lincoln’s last, as the Pelicans broke the tie in the top of the eleventh.
Adam Deleo started the top of the eleventh by reaching on an error by the shortstop. Deleo moved up to second when Dallas Christison dropped down his second sacrifice bunt of the game. Lou Palmisano went big with a double to right center that brought Deleo in, and the 7-6 Pelicans’ lead would hold.
Randy Beam put up eight strikeouts in five innings of work, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks. Bubba Nelson pitched an inning and a third, yielding just one hit, but three runs scored due to two walks. Nelson had two strikeouts in the process. Francisco Butto pitched 2.1 scoreless innings, striking out two and allowing a hit and a walk. Tyler Wilson earned the win with a scoreless tenth inning, walking one and giving up a hit, but all three outs came via strikeout. Hunter Davis tossed a 1-2-3 eleventh inning to earn the save and preserve the victory.
With the win, Pensacola needs two more victories to claim the American Association title. Kieran Mattison will start for the Pelicans in game two against Lincoln’s Jim Paduch. First pitch for Wednesday’s contest is set for 7:05 p.m. Fans can listen to game on NewsRadio 1620, or online via SportsJuice.com.
Flomaton Speedway Results
September 9, 2009
The Flomaton Speedway held its annual Labor Day race Monday night, with plenty of high-speed action with four classes racing for the big money in their feature races.
Steve Fretwell of Milton took the checkered flag in the Bomber feature race, followed by Jamie Young, Tally Warrick, Doc McDaniel, Johnny Baxley, Chad Jordon, Rusty Peacock, Micheal Emmons, Richard Johnson, Sr., Terry Mayhair and Joe Chiles.
In the Street Stock feature race, first place went to Joey Settle of Brewton, followed by Bobby Resmondo, Evan Folmar, Wayne Hawthorne, Adam Ellison, Jarrod Johns, Chandler Burgess, Gary Dunsford, Adam Purvis, Todd Purvis and Dakota Gregory.
In the Crate Late Model race, Steven Brantley took the checkered flag, followed by Josh Huss, Kevin Maher, Steve Turner and Bo Odom, Seth Gransberry, David Odom, Kenny Townson, Gary Maher and Micah Mccall.
In the big car Stinger feature race, first place and the $500 purse went to Aaron Kiaunis, followed by Harry Beatty, Johnny Jackson, Damon Osborn, Dylan Barfield, Billy Walker, Bradley Haveard, James Hardin, Cody Burroughs, Holly Walker, Jeffery Hagen, Ken Osborne, Al Woods, Logan Lindsey, Casey Spears, Jimmy Boyington, Richard Johnson, Hunter Baker and Joe Kittrell.
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Pictured top: Bomber feature winner Steven Fretwell (#24) has the lead as Doc McDaniel (#27S) tries to pass on the outside. Pictured inset: Steven Brantley won the Crate Late Model feature Labor Day race at the Flomaton Speedway. Submitted photos by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.