Northview Gets Big District Win Over Holmes County
October 10, 2009
The Northview Chiefs picked up a major District 1-1A win against Holmes County 33-19 in Bonifay Friday night.
The Chiefs jumped out to an early lead with 9:33 to go in the first quarter on a 4-yard run from Shakel Holmes. With a good kick from Brad Lowery, the Chiefs were up 7-0 early in the game Holmes’ touchdown was a couple of plays after Northview recovered a fumbled Blue Devil snap inside the five.
Then with 2:57 in the first a 5-yard touchdown run from Ka’Daris Grice and a good kick pushed the NHS lead to 14-0.
Northview scored again with 9:09 in the second on a 5-yard Dusitin Yuhasz dash, 21-0.
NHS expanded their lead over the Holmes County Blue Devils to 27-0 with 1:03 to go in the half with another Shakel Holmes touchdown. The kick was no good.
Holmes County managed a 21-yard TD pass with 6:30 in the third to make it 27-6.
Ka’Daris Grice added another Chief touchdown from 12 yards out with just five seconds to go in the third quarter. A missed kick, and Chiefs expanded their lead to 33-6.
With 9:21 to go in the District 1-1A game, Bonifay added a seven yard touchdown run, making it 33-13 Chiefs. Bonifay managed another six from the six with just 21 seconds to go in the game. The Blue Devils came up short on a two point attemp for the final 33-19.
The Chiefs racked up an impressive 359 yards against Holmes County. Holmes had 104 yards and two touchdowns for Northview. Yuhasz gained 74 yards on a dozen carries, and Grice had 21 yards to go along with his two TD’s. La’Mikal Kyles gained 63 yards Friday night, and Jeremy Jackson had 71 yards.
On the defensive side of the Chiefs’ line, Levi Gideons had eight tackles for Northview.
The Northview High School Chiefs (4-1, 3-1) will be at home next Friday night against Freeport in another District 1-1A game. Freeport (4-1, 4-0) is the only undefeated team remaining in the district after a 43-21 win over South Walton (5-1, 4-1) Friday night.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here. Submitted photos by Brenda Garrett.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Tough Homecoming Loss For Jay
October 10, 2009
The Jay Royals suffered a tough homecoming district loss Friday to Vernon, 20-13.
Vernon jumped out to an early 7-0 lead, but the Royals answered. Rush Hendricks gained yardage for the Royals inside the five, but Hendricks went down hard. The Royals’ star running back suffered a serious knee injury and might be out of the rest of the season. Steven James drove the pigskin in from inside the five to complete the scoring drive for the Royals, tying the game at 7-7.
Vernon regained the lead 13-7 until Steven Brabham picked up another TD for the Royals. A missed kick, and the game was tied 13-13 in Jay. In the fourth, Vernon added the game winning touchdown and a good point after for the final, 20-13.
The Royals are now 1-3, 0-3 in district play. It’s a road trip next week for Jay, as they travel to take on South Walton. The following week, the Royals will play host to the Northview Chiefs.
Tate Falls To Pine Forest
October 10, 2009
The Tate Aggies fell to the Pine Forest Eagles Friday night, 49-21.
The Eagles had the only points on the board in the first quarter with a touchdown and a good kick with 7:22 remaining in the quarter.
The Eagles and Aggies split the second quarter, with both adding seven. Joey Harmon added the touchdown for Tate with a 9-yard pass from senior quarterback Edwin Richburg. A good kick from senior Blake Cicheskie with 2:18 in the half, and the Aggies were down 14-7.
PFHS and THS had a total of six touchdowns in the third quarter — four for the Eagles and two for the Aggies. A Richburg to Harmon 4-yard pass and Jamarian Bonner returned a fumble 79 yards for Aggie TDs. By the end of the third, Pine Forest was ahead 42-21.
The Eagles added a 2-yard TD in the fourth for the final, Pine Forest 49, Tate 21.
The Aggies have next week off to regroup before an away district game against Milton.
Losses For Flomaton, ECHS; Escambia Academy Wins
October 10, 2009
Excel 39 Flomaton 6
It was a rough night for Flomaton Friday night in Monroe County as the Hurricanes lost to Excel 39-6.
The ‘Canes will be on the road again next week against Millry.
Gulf Shores 42 Escambia County 6
The road trip to Gulf Shores was not a good one Friday night for the Escambia County High School Blue Devils.
The Blue Devils were up against Gulf Shores QB Logal Paul who threw for 347 yards and five touchdown in just three quarters.
Escambia County will be at home against Citronelle next week.
Escambia Academy 30 Clarke Prep 24
It was a happy homecoming for the Escambia Academy Cougars Friday night in Canoe.
EA beat Clarke Prep by a half dozen, 30-24. Escambia Academy will play their final home game of the season next Friday night against Meadowview.
NHS Takes On Baker In High School Volleyball
October 9, 2009
The Northview Lady Chiefs hit the road Thursday afternoon to take on Baker on the volleyball court.
Northview Vs Baker – Varsity
19-25, 12-25, 19-25
**Baker Winning**
Shawna Montgomery 11 M Kills-3, Aces-2, Blocks-1
Caitlin Hall 12 Setter Assists–10,Kills-1 Blocks -1,Aces-7
Angela Rodriguez 12 LS/Middle Kills-2, Aces-1
Shaniqua Jones 11 Middle Kills –3 , Aces-1, -Blocks-1
Record – Overall – 4 -13; District 2 -4
Northview Vs Baker – JV
14-25, 22-25
**Baker Winning**
Trestine Dean 11 Setter Assists – 2, Digs-1
Morgan Payne 09 Middle/Setter Aces –2, Kills -4 Blocks-1
Brittanie Poston 11 Middle /R Aces -2
Ernest Ward Beats Blacksher 30-14
October 7, 2009
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles beat J.U. Blacksher 30-14 Tuesday night in Walnut Hill.
Blacksher managed a touchdown with less than a minute on the clock, but it was not near enough to beat Ernest Ward, Esambia County, Florida’s only middle school football team.
Ernest Ward has one football game remaining — Thursday, October 15 at 6 p.m. at home in Walnut Hill.
Pictured above: Hunter Hendrix (#29) and Daulton Tullis (#10) were among the Eagles defenders attempting to stop J.U. Blacksher’s final touchdown of the night. Pictured left: Ali Martin cheers for EWMS Eagles. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Hot Pursuit To Benefit Youth Ranch
October 6, 2009
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Second Annual ‘In Hot Pursuit’ 5K will be held this Saturday at Pensacola Beach.
All proceeds from the race will go to support the Florida Sheriff’s Association Youth Ranches, an organization dedicated to the prevention of juvenile delinquency and the production of strong, lawful and productive citizens for our community.
There will be a fun beach course, great prizes, red beans and rice at the finish line, and medals for the winners.
The race will start at 8 a.m. near the Pavilion on Pensacola Beach. Pre-registration is $17.00 through Friday October 9. Day of the race registration is $25. Register online at www.active.com or download a printable form at escambiaso.com. For more information, contact Sgt. Ted Roy at (850) 554-1358.
Volleyball: Northview Chiefs Take On Baldwin County
October 6, 2009
Northview’s varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams fell to visiting Baldwin County High School Monday afternoon.
Click here for a photo gallery from the JV game.
Northview Vs BCHS – Varsity
15-25, 12-25, 21-25
*BCHS winning
Shawna Montgomery 11 M Kills-15
Caitlin Hall 12 Setter Assists– 25, Digs-1, Blocks – 1
Angela Rodriguez 12 LS/Middle Kills-5, Digs -4, Aces-1
Shaniqua Jones 11 Middle Kills – 5, Aces-1
Record – Overall – 4 -12; District 2 -3
Northview Vs BCHS – JV
15-25, 25-21, 10-15
*BCHS winning
Trestine Dean 11 Setter Assists – 4, Blocks -1
Morgan Payne 09 Middle/Setter Aces – 3, Kills -5, Blocks-2
Josie Doucette 10 Middle Kills – 5, Digs -1
Pictured: Josie Doucette up to the net for the JV Northview Chiefs Monday afternoon against visiting Baldwin County High School. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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.
