Rough Night For JV Chiefs With Several Injuries; One Player Transported By LifeFlight
October 17, 2008
The final game of the season was a rough one for the Northview High School JV Chiefs, with a loss and three people transported to the hospital — including one by Lifeflight.
Freshman Colby White sustained a head injury late in the game and was transported by LifeFlight helicopter to a Pensacola hospital. His injuries were not life threatening. Early in the game, freshman Jody Day sustained an injured leg and was transported to the hospital by private vehicle. A JV cheerleader suffered a shoulder injury during the game and was transported to Atmore Community Hospital by private vehicle. Her injuries were not believed to be severe.
The Chiefs lost the game to Catholic High 41-20 to end the season 0-6.
The Crusaders jumped out to an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter Thursday night in Bratt. Sean Knight went in for a Chief’s touchdown with 1:43 to go in the first. The point after attempt by Knight was not good, and Catholic led at the end of the first, 7-6.
CHS added another seven at 6:34 in the second. Then with 3:41 in the half, Hunter Black gained five yards to make it second and five. Sean Knight was unstoppable with a 14 yard touchdown run, shaking off Crusader after Crusader along the way. The point after was no good, and the Chiefs were down by just two, 14-12, with 3:26 in the half.
The Crusaders picked up 27 more in the second half of play, leading 41-12 in the fourth. Northview added another eight late in the game for the final score 41-20.
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Pictured above: Freshman Sean Knight (#25) picks up yardage for the JV Chiefs Thursday night.. Pictured below: Northview JV cheerleaders (left to right) Charleigh McPherson, Taylor Byrd and Lauren McCall cheer for the Chiefs. Pictured bottom: Freshman Colby White was transported from the stadium by LifeFlight after a late game injury. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
NHS Lady Chiefs Sweep Series Against South Walton
October 17, 2008
The Northview Chief’s volleyball team sent South Walton packing Thursday evening, sweeping three games on their home court.
The Chiefs beat South Walton 25-14, 25-17, 25-15.
The Lady Chiefs are now 12-9 overall, 3-3 in the district.
Stats from Thursday’s game:
Shawna Montgomery: Digs – 10, Kills-8, Aces-1, Blocks-1
Brittney Thompson: Aces-6, Kills-13, Digs-5
Amber McMillan: Digs-12
Caitlin Hall: Assists-7, Aces-1, Digs-7, Blocks-1
Angela Rodriguez: Kills-6, Aces-3, Digs-1
The JV volleyball team will be in action Saturday in a tournament at Tate High School. Both the varsity and JV teams will play their last home game Tuesday against Pensacola Christian. The JV game begins at 4:30, and the varsity plays at 6:00 in the Northview gym.
Has Beens and Crazy Canadians Win Scalpball Tourney
October 16, 2008
The Northview Volleyball program held a Scalpball fundraiser recently at the school and at the First Baptist Church of Bratt.
The first place winner was the “Has Beens”, the adult team bracket winner. The runner-up was the the “Crazy Canadians”, the teen bracker winner.
“We want to thank all teams for participating in our event and hope that we see everyone out here again next year,” said Betty Heaton, Northview volleyball coach.
A total of 15 teams entered the Scalpball tournament. There were 10 student teams and five adult bracket teams, the largest the school has ever had in the four on four tournament.
“Thanks to everyone again who helped make our third fund raising Volleyball Tournament a success,” Heaton added. She also thanks the First National Bank and Trust for their continuing support of the Northview Volleyball team.
Pictured above: The “Crazy Canadians”. Pictured below: The “Has Beens”. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com.
NHS Chiefs Down Central On Volleyball Court
October 15, 2008
The Northview High School Chiefs beat Central High School Tuesday evening on the volleyball court in Bratt.
The Chiefs swept three games from Central, 25-17, 25-12, 25-18.
Stats from Tuesday’s game:
Shawna Montgomery: Digs – 2, Kills-3, Aces-6, Blocks-2
Brittney Thompson: Aces-6, Kills-11, Digs-2
Amber McMillan: Digs-13
Caitlin Hall: Assists-15, Aces-3, Kills-1, Digs-5
Candice Greenwell: Kills-3, Aces-1, Digs-4, Blocks-1
The JV Chiefs had Tuesday off. Both the JV and varsity will be in action Thursday against South Walton, with the JV playing at 4:30 and the varsity playing at 6:00.
NWE Eagles Mites Crush NEP Wildcats, 40-8; The Midgets Eagles Win 30-12
October 12, 2008
The Northwest Escambia Mites dominated the Northeast Pensacola Wildcats Saturday in Walnut Hill, while the NWE Mini-Mites lost to NEP and the NWE Midgets beat NEP.
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NWE Mites 40 NEP 8
There was no stopping the NWE Mites offense Saturday, as they quickly racked up the points against the Northeast Pensacola Wildcats.
Just a couple of minutes into the game, the Eagles’ Luke Ward gained over 50 yards on a fourth down to put the Eagles on the board early, 6-0. The field goal attempt by Chason Freeman was no good.
But Freeman was not going to miss scoring for long. Less than a minute later, he intercepted a Wildcat pass and ran 45 yards for the TD. The point after was good, and the Eagles were up 13-0.
With less than seven seconds to go in the first, Andrew Edwards crossed the goal line and a good extra point put NWE up 20-0 going into the second.
The Wildcats were not able to gain much yardage in the second, thanks to the Eagles strong defense and numerous backfield slams by Jared Aliff.
With five and half to go in the second quarter, Chasen Freeman scored again, this time on a 40 yard run on a punt recovery.
The Wildcast tried and failed three times to move the ball. Thomas “Smiley” Booth was in on a sack keeping the ball away from a Wildcat first down.
The NEP Wildcasts fought back, with a 15 yard pass and a 35 yard run. They got their first an only TD of the game, making the score 26-8 Eagles.
Zach Payne went airborne for the Eagles for an interception with 2:18 to go in the first half, giving NWE Eagles offense the ball for the remainder of the half.
The third was slower for the Eagles, with several failed sweeps and handoffs but little yardage.
But the fourth quarter was all Eagles, with the Wildcats hardly touching the pigskin. With 2:00 in the game, a handoff to Andrew Edwards gave the Eagles another touchdown. A good extra point and the Eagles soared.
With 19 seconds to go in the game, the Eagles added another touchdown, this time on a Zachary Holland run for a final score of 40-8.
NWE Midgets
The NWE Midget Eagles beat the NEP Wildcats 30-12.
The Eagles began with Dalton Tullis receiving the ball. Tullis picked up the first touchdown for NWE. That was followed by a touchdown by a 12 yard run by Dalton Tullis for another six and a good kick by LaMikeal Banks.
Dalton Daniel recovered the kickoff for the Eagles, and Dionte Mitchell picked up a big tackle in the backfield.
Daniel ran 10 yards for first down. Then Banks ran for 15, and Colton Williams added eight for a touchdown. The extra point by Banks was good.
Williams added another touchdown for the Eagles on a seven yard run, and the kick by Banks was good.
Taylor Reyes and Elijah Harbison both picked up eight yards late in the game for NWE.
NWE Mini-Mites
In Mini-Mite action in Walnut Hill Saturday, the NWE Eagles lost to the Wildcats of Northeast Pensacola.
NEP was up 13-0 at the half, and they continued to dominate the second half of play.
With 7:23 to go in the third, NEP picked up a 60 yard far side run. A missed point after, and NEP was up 19-0.
With 4:20 to go in quarter number three, NEP added another 30 yard run to moved ahead 25-0
The Wildcats picked up another touchdown with 1:30 to go in the game.
The NWE Eagles will be off next week and on the road October 25 at Brewton.
Wendy Aliff and Stephanie Piniewski contributed to this article.
Pictured above: Touchdown Eagles! Pictured below: He’s got the look. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
District Disappointment: Gators Bite Northview Chiefs 34-21
October 11, 2008
The Northview Chiefs suffered a district loss on the road Friday night to Baker, 34-21.
At the half, Baker was up 21-7. Northview was behind by six in the fourth when the fans rallied to their feet, many of them hitting the sideline fence to cheer on their Chiefs, but the Gators added another half dozen by the end of the quarter.
Senior Jay Jackson had 21 carries on the night for the Chiefs for 210 yards. Jackson picked up three touchdowns and had 11 tackles.
Shakel Holmes, a junior, had seven carries for 34 yards, and Montaio Mitchell picked up a big interception.
Junior Austin Reid was a lean, mean tackling machine Friday night, with 14 total tackles. Seven of those were big solo tackles.
Not far behind Reid was junior Ka’Daris Grice, with 10 tackles for the Chiefs.
The Chiefs are now 1-1 in district play, 2-3 overall.
Northview will be on the road again next Friday night in Blountstown. Next week’s game is not a district contest.
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Photos and information submitted by Heather Leonard for NorthEscambia.com
Pictured above: Northview versus Baker Friday night in Baker. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com.
Escambia County, Escambia Academy Lose; Other Area Scores
October 11, 2008
It was not a good night for the two Alabama Escambias; both Escambia County High School and Escambia Academy lost Friday night.
For the Blue Devils, it was a homecoming loss to Gulf Shores, 35-14.
ECHS was behind 15-0 at the half in Atmore after Bernard Nesbitt caught 37 and 4 yard touchdown passes. ECHS is now 1-5.
For the Escambia Academy Cougars, it was a beating by Clarke Prep, 42-7. The Cougars are now 0-5 on the year.
Other area scores:
UMS-Wright 35, W.S. Neal 13
T.R. Miller 14, Luverne 13
Flomaton Beats Excel 25-14
October 11, 2008
The Flomaton Hurricanes improved to 6-1 after a big region game against the Excel Panthers.
The Canes beat Excel 28-14 Friday night in Flomaton.
Tony Ellis rushed for 234 yards on 29 carries. Dominique Robinson picked up a touch down on a one yard run and an 11 yard pass to Tata Ellis for a 14-0 Flomaton lead at the end of the first quarter.
Excel scored on a 5-yard run with 11:52 in the second quarter.
The Canes will host Millry in game number eight of the season next Friday. This game will be the third game of four in a row region games.
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Pictured above and below: The Flomaton Hurricanes beat Excel 28-14 Friday night. Submitted photos by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Heartbreaker: Jay Royals Suffer Homecoming Loss, West Gadsden Scores At :06 To Go
October 11, 2008
Homecoming was spoiled for Jay Friday night when West Gadsden traveled to north Santa Rosa County and scored a field goal with just six seconds to go on the clock.
West Gadsden downed the Jay Royals 17-14.
Jay dominated the first half of the game, taking a 14-0 lead. The Royals scored their first TD with 11:11 to go in the first quarter following a Dale Barlow kickoff return and a three yard dash from Rush Hendricks. Stephan Brabham ended an 83 yard drive with one yard touchdown run. A good two point conversion, and Jay was up 14-0.
It looked like Jay was on a roll, recovering an onside kick and completing a drive down to the one yard line. But the West Gadsden defense kicked in, stopping the score just short from a fourth and goal position.
It was all Gadsden in the second half.
Jay will be on the road next Friday night against Freeport.
NHS JV Falls To WFHS, 18-6
October 10, 2008
The JV Northview Chiefs lost to West Florida High School Thursday night, 18-8 in Bratt.
The Jaguars jumped out to a an early 6-0 lead in the first quarter. By the third, they had increased that lead to 18-0.
The Chiefs came back to put six on the board for the 18-6 final.
The JV Chiefs will end their season at home against Catholic High School next Thursday night.
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Pictured above: A Northview defender takes down a Catholic player early in the first quarter. Pictured below: Freshman Sean Knight picks up yardage for the Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
