NHS Volleyball Teams Drop Games To PCA
October 22, 2008
The Northview Lady Chiefs volleyball teams dropped both their varsity and junior varsity games to Pensacola Christian Academy Tuesday.
PCA took three of five from the Chiefs in varsity action in Bratt, 25-11, 22-25, 16-25, 25-17, 9-15.
The varsity Chiefs are now 12-10 overall, 3-3 in district play.
The JV Chiefs dropped two in a row to PCA, 15-25, 23-25.
Varsity stats:
Amber McMillan: Digs-18
Brittney Thompson: Kills-15, Aces-1. Digs-12, Blocks-12
Caitlin Hall: Assists-11, Digs-3, Aces-2
Shawna Montgomery: Kills – 4, Aces-13, Digs-18, Blocks-2
Junior Varsity Stats:
Miranda Burkett: Digs-5, Kills – 3, Aces-4
Christina Sepulveda: Kills-3, Digs-1
Holly Dickson: Digs-1, Aces-1, Assists-3, Kills-1
Tori Searcy: Assists-3, Digs-2
Chiefs Lose To BHS On Long Road Trip
October 18, 2008
A long road trip to Blountstown did not work out well for the Northview Chiefs Friday night. Blountstown picked up their first win of the season over the Chiefs, 31-13.
Senior Jay Jackson had 25 carries Friday night for 136 yards. He was nine for 18 passing for 116 yards, and he had one touchdown and a couple of interceptions against the Tigers on the wet, slip-and-slide of a field.
Chris Sheets, a junior, had five carries for 63 yards, and Dustin Yuhasz had a 42 yard touchdown. It was Yuhasz’s first game of the season; he had been on the injury list.
Shakel Holmes also racked up yardage for the Chiefs, picking up 40 yards and a touchdown on eight carries.
On the defensive side, Austin Reed had 13 tackles for the Chiefs. Holmes had nine tackles, and Anthony Pierce had eight on the night.
The Northview Chiefs are 2-4 on the season, 1-1 in the district after their 350 mile round trip to Blountstown.
The Chiefs are home Friday night for Homecoming against district team Vernon High School.
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Pictured above and below: Action from Northview at Blountstown. Heather Leonard photos for NorthEscambia.com.
Canes Lose; Other Area Scores
October 18, 2008
The Flomaton Hurricanes lost a key district matchup on their home turf Friday night. Millry beat the Canes 27-20.
Tony Ellis had 114 yards on 24 carries for the Canes. He scored on a one-yard run and and 30-yard hook-and-lateral.
The Canes are now 6-2, 4-2. They will be on the road Friday night at Washington County.
In other action around the area, Atmore’s Escambia County High School Blue Devils lost to Citronelle, 20-7. Escambia County is now 2-6, 1-5 on the year.
The only score for ECHS came in the fourth quarter when Michael Thomas made a 12-yard run. He had eight carries for 75 yards overall. Rico Stallworth had 160 yards during the night. The Blue Devils went backwards a full football field length during the game, with 13 penalties for 105 yards.
Meadowview Christian crushed the Escambia Academy Cougars, 46-0. The Cougars are 0-6 this year.
Washington High School beat Tate Friday night, 26-15. Jamarian Bonner put the Aggies on the board early with a 70 yard fumble recovery. Luchez Purifoy added another TD to give Tate a 12-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. Washington and Tate both scored in the second. The second half was all Washington with three touchdowns.
Also Friday night, Jay beat Freeport, 22-16.
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Pictured above and below: The Flomaton Hurricanes lost a big district matchup Friday night to Millry. Submitted photos by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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