NWE Falls To Destin
June 16, 2009
The Northwest Escambia All-Stars fell to Destin Monday afternoon in the second day of play in the District 1 Little League 8-9 Year Old All Stars tournament at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
NWE scored one and loaded the bases early in the game, but Destin dominated the scoring in the remainder of the game. Destin beat NWE 12-1 in four innings of play.
In the evening tournament game, Niceville-National beat Niceville-American 14-4.
Tuesday, Shalimar will play Tri-County at 5:30. Tri-County includes players from Century, Jay, Fidelis and Chumuckla. At 7:30 Tuesday evening, Defuniak Springs will play Niceville-American.
NWE will take to the field again Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 against the winner of Tuesday’s Tri-County versus Shalimar game.
Pictured: Action from NWE versus Destin at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill Monday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
All-Star Tourney Begins In Walnut Hill; Tri-County Falls To Niceville
June 14, 2009
The Tri-County All-Stars team was dealt a loss Saturday as the first three games in the Florida District 1 Little League 8-9 Year Old All Stars tournament were held in Walnut Hill
The Tri-County All-Stars were beat 10-0 in five and half innings Saturday night by Niceville-National. The Tri-County team is made up of players from Century, Jay, Fidelis and Chumuckla. Tri-County will play Shalimar Tuesday at 5:30 at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
Shalimar lost to Niceville-American Saturday afternoon 8-4 in six, and Destin beat Defuniak Springs 11-1.
Niceville-National will advance to round two on Monday night at 7:30 against Niceville-American.
The host NWE All-Stars will play their first game in the tournament Monday afternoon at 5:30 against Destin.
All games are hosted by Northwest Escambia Little League at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
For a photo gallery from Niceville-American versus Shalimar game, click here.
For a photo gallery from Niceville-National versus Tri-County game, click here.
Pictured above and below: Action from Tri-County versus Niceville-National Saturday night at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
5K Race For The Blueberries Winners
June 14, 2009
About 160 runners and walkers entered the first annual 5K Race for the Blueberries Saturday during the Blueberry Jamboree in Barrineau Park.
Winners are listed below by category:
10 & Under Male
Nick Venabale, first; Kristian Sapien, second; C. Mayo, third
10 & Under Female
Ellen Barbank, first; Caitlyn Jennings, second
11 – 17 Year Old Male
Campbell Arnold, first; Luke Baldwin, second; Austin Wilkins, third
11 – 17 Year Old Female
Aryn Bradley, first; Lakelynn Parker, second; Emily Austraw, third
18 – 30 Year Old Male
Neil McDonash, first; Scotty Skaggs, second; Vinh Dinh, third
18 – 30 Year Old Female
Erin Fergus, first; Brooke Rowell, second; Cinda Skaggs, third
31 – 54 Year Old Male
Adam Beasley, first; Steve Ortiz, second; Doug Ortiz, third
31 – 54 Year Old Female
Maureen McBride, first; Eva Tucker, second; Ramona “Christine” Holmes, third
55 and over Male
Doug Kirby, first; Ron Bowman, second; Dennis W. Martin, third
55 and over Female
Beverly McElwee, first
First Place Walkers
10 and Under: Dillon Conh
11 – 17 Year Old: Elise Griffin
18 – 30 Year Old: Hannah Fowler
31 – 54 Year Old: Connie Curtis
55 and Over: Jim Beavers
The race went from the Barrineau Park Community Center on Barrineau Park School Road to the Touchable Blueberry Farm on Molino Road. This event was hosted by Escambia County Neighborhoods & Community Services Bureau and UF/IFAS Extension.
Lady Astros Bring Together Players From Several High Schools
June 12, 2009
The summer season is underway for the Lady Astros 16U softball team, and they’ve already picked up one tournament win.
“We have the talent and the softball skills that can get us in the finals,” said Head Coach Donnie Nicholson.
The players for the Lady Astros are from several area high schools, including Northview, Tate, Jay, Pine Forest and Escambia.
Picture above: (top row) Rachuel Zampino, Tate; Shaniqua Jones, Jay; Bri Biggs, Escambia; Lauren Mccall, Northview; Amy Clark, Northview; Marina Cobbs, Tate; (bottom row) Catherine Tucker, Tate; Ronni Renfroe, Tate; Allyssa Landus, Pine Forest; Avery Cobb, Tate; Heather Schaff, Tate; Mariena Harris, Tate; Al Crockett), coach; and Donnie Nicholson, head coach. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate’s Jayce Boyd Drafted By Major League Baseball
June 11, 2009
Jayce Boyd from Tate High School was drafted by Major League Baseball Wednesday, but he made head to Florida State instead.
Boyd, a former Aggie third baseman, was chosen Wednesday in the 19th round of the MLB amateur draft. He was expected to be picked in the first five rounds, but fell over concerns that he wanted too high of salary. His asking price was reportedly equal to a full scholarship to FSU where he is already signed to play next year.
It might be a couple of months, after a little practice time, before the Rangers make an official salary offer to Boyd.
NWE Wraps Up Season; Awards Special Trophy To Drew Marlow
May 30, 2009
Trophies and awards were handed out during closing ceremonies for Northwest Escambia Little League Friday, including a trophy for a little boy that was never able to play ball on the field that bears his name.
Two year old Drew Marlow and his dad Danny Marlow died in a January 2008 accident on Highway 97. Drew’s Field was named is his honor, bringing wee ball to the Northwest Escambia Little League for the first time ever.
The first trophy of the season was presented to Drew’s mom Cyndi Marlow Wendt. It was a tiny trophy depicting a wee ball player about to knock the ball off a tee was inscribed with “Drew Marlow #3″.
The first three attempt at in vitro conception were unsuccessful for Danny and his wife Cyndi. But on the third try, they were successful. The embryo was rated as on a “3″, when typically only those rated as a four or five survive. Drew beat the odds and was born a happy healthy child. For that reason, Danny wanted his little boy to wear jersey number “3″ during his first game.
All of the NWE wee ball players wore the number “3″ on their hats during the season as a constant reminder of Drew’s memory.
NWE also presented other trophies and awards Friday afternoon, including their coach and volunteer of the year awards.
Greg Green was named Volunteer of the Year, and Josh Long was name Coach of the Year. Steve Hanks was also recognized for 13 years of service to NWE.
Each player on every team was also individually recognized.
For a complete gallery with over 150 photos from the event, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
In The Game: Brain Surgery Allows NHS Player To Take The Field
May 24, 2009
Friday night’s Garnet and Gold game at Northview High School ended in a tie, but it was a huge victory — and answered prayers — for one family.
On November 19, Nathan Therrell underwent brain surgery at the Miami Children’s Hospital to remove something the size of a grain of rice that has caused years of problems for him. It’s called a hypothalamic hamartoma, also called an “HH”. The HH is not a tumor, nor is it a cancer; it is a tissue growth.
Last season, Nathan was sidelined by the HH, serving as the team’s manager and water boy. He stood on the sidelines, watching every play, dreaming of the day he would be on the field. Friday night, that dream became a reality as coaches put Nathan Therrill #72 in the game.
Nathan’s aunt, Kelly Sims, said Nathan has done well since the surgery. Best of all, he has been seizure-free since the surgery, receiving an “all clear” from his doctor.
“Nathan has recovered from the surgery far better than expected. He seems like a total different kid,” Sims said of her nephew. “God does answer prayers and Nathan’s family would like to thank everyone that helped during the time of fund raisers and for any donations that were given.”
“The family is very thankful for everything including the prayers that were sent out for Nate,” she added.
A typical HH like the one removed from Nathan’s brain causes seizures, a problem Nathan had for four years. His were originally controlled by medication, but the medicines failed to work, his mother Tina Therrell said. Doctors tried radiation and laser treatments, but none worked. That led the family to decide to have the surgery to remove the HH from the middle of Nathan’s brain.
Pictured top: Nathan Therrell ready to play in the Garnet and Gold game Friday night at Northview High School. Pictured middle: Nathan Therrill watches a Northview football game last season. He served as the team’s manager water boy. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Register For 5K Race For Blueberries
May 24, 2009
The Escambia County Neighborhoods and Community Services Bureau invites runners, walkers, and wheelchair racers to join the 5K Race for Blueberries.
The event will be Saturday, June 13, beginning at 8 a.m. with a staggered start. The race will be one of the many fun activities offered at the Blueberry Jamboree, to be held at Barrineau Park Community Center and Historical Society, 6055 Barrineau Park School Road in Molino.
Pre-registration is $15. Registration forms can be found by clicking here or by calling (850) 475-5220. Registration is $20 on the day of the event. T-shirts will be given to all registrants and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners.
For more information, please contact Brandi Daigle of the Neighborhoods and Community Services Bureau at (850) 475-5220 or by email at recreation@co.escambia.fl.us.
The Blueberry Jamboree is sponsored by several local organizations, including NorthEscambia.com.
NWE Names Maille Kilcrease Little League Queen
May 24, 2009
Maille Kilcrease was crowned the 2009 Little League Queen at Bradberry recently. The girls sold votes for a penny each, with a portion of the proceeds to sponsor the park.
The first place winner was Kylie Brook. Other contestants included Amber Gilman and Ronnie Belanger.
Pictured above: 2008 NWE Baseball Queen Brianna Parker crowned her successor recently, 2009 NWE Baseball Queen Maille Kilcrease. Pictured inset: Contestant Amber Gilman. Pictured below: Contestant Kylie Brook, 2008 Queen Brianna Parker, 2009 Queen Maille Kilcrease and Ronnie Belanger. Submitted photos by Wendy Aliff for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
A Wet Spring Football Game: Northview’s Garnet And Gold
May 23, 2009
It was a win-win game for the Northview Chiefs Friday night with the school’s intrasquad game ending in a tie after an overtime period. At the end of five rainy quarters, the Garnet and the Gold were tied at 6-6. Both teams picked up a touchdown in overtime, ending the game with a tie.
For a complete NorthEscambia.com photo gallery with the best plays from the game, the cheerleaders, the band and lots of wet fans and umbrellas, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
