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.
FSU Coach Lunches In Century
May 22, 2009
The assistant head coach at Florida State University stopped in Century for lunch Thursday, and ended up being a bit of a birthday surprise.
Ronnie Faulk of Walnut Hill took his wife Liz out to lunch at the Southern Panhandle Restaurant for her birthday. He noticed a man that he thought looked familiar come into the restaurant.
That man was Mickey Andrews, associate head coach and defensive coordinator for the FSU Seminoles. Andrews had lunch with the Faulks and Escambia County Sheriff’s Deputy Randy Murph.
“It was a great pleasure to have him sit and have lunch with us and talk about the old days when he played for Bear Bryant at Bama,” Faulk said. “He thinks FSU will have a good team this year even though they are young.”
Andrews, now in his 24th year at FSU, is from Daleville, Alabama, very near where Faulk grew up. Faulk remembers stopping many times at a store in Post Oak, Alabama, near Ozark, where Andrews’ parents owned a small store.
“I remember when he played at Bama, back in the 60’s,” Faulk said. “It was a real pleasure to have lunch with him and talk about football and where we grew up.”
After his lunch, Andrews was headed to Jay High School to talk to a potential FSU recruit, Faulk said.
Northview’s Scooter Named MVP As East Beats West
May 20, 2009
His “West” team came up short in the Pensacola Sports Association senior All-Star game Tuesday, but Northview’s “Scooter” was on top his game.
The East beat the West 7-5 in the annual end of the season game at the University of West Florida. The matchup showcases the best high school senior baseball talent from across the area.
Northview’s James “Scooter” Hamilton was the only player on either team with three hits. He was 3 for 4 with two RBIs and a run scored. His performance earned him the title of the West team’s MVP.
Northview Chiefs Honor Baseball Players At Annual Banquet
May 13, 2009
The Northview Chiefs honored their varsity and junior varsity baseball teams Tuesday night during their annual awards banquet.
After finishing second in the district, Head Coach Sid Wheatley said he’s looking forward to next season when the Chiefs will be in a new district that includes teams like Baker and Jay.
“We’re losing a great group of seniors, but we’ve got a good group coming in,” Wheatley said. “We are excited about next year.”
Click here for NorthEscambia.com photos from the award banquet.
The Chiefs honored the following players:
Junior Varsity
- Academic — Michael Lowery
- Outstanding Pitcher — Colton Sims
- Outstanding Offensive Player — Joshua Scott
Varsity
- Academic Award — Luke Killam
- Rookie Award — Dabney Langhorne
- Chief Award — Patrick McPherson
- Most Improved Player Award — Austin Lowery, Dakota Stuckey
- Iron Man Award — Brad Foster
- Outstanding Defensive Player — Austin Reid
- Outstanding Pitcher Award — Brad Lowery
- Outstanding Offensive Player — James “Scooter” Hamilton
Senior Awards
- James “Scooter” Hamilton
- Brad Foster
- Brett Hanks
- Alex Abbott
- Luke Killam
- Patrick McPherson
Other members of the Varsity team were juniors Heath Burkett, Brad Lowery, Seth Leonard, Austin Lowery, Dakota Stuckey, Austin Reid and Aaron Chancery; sophomores Austin Arrington, Colton Sims and Dabney Langhorne.
Members of the JV team were: sophomores Mike Lowery, A.J. Lambert, Jansen Bodiford, Taylor Martin, Derek Lewis, Tyler Brooks and Joshua Scott; freshmen Brandon Sheets, Jamie Gafford, Hunter Black, Josh Hammond, Cole Commander, Chance Jackson, Tanner Brooks, Tyler Hester and Austin Albritton.
Pictured above: Northview baseball senior players (L-R) Brett Hanks, Alex Abbot, Patrick McPherson, Luke Killam, James “Scooter” Hamilton and Brad Foster. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Time To Register For 5K Race For The Blueberries
May 10, 2009
The Blueberry Jamboree 5K Race for the Blueberries will take place on Saturday, June 13 in Barrineau Park.
The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Barrineau Park Community Center & Historical Society at 6055 Barrineau Park School Road and ends at Touchablue Berry Farm at 7100 Molino Road.
Wheelchairs will start just before 8 a.m. and walkers will start just after 8:00. Transportation will be provided for participants back to the starting point.
Pre-Registration is available by filling out and turning in the 5K Race for the Blueberries entry form. Registrations must be postmarked by Friday June 5. Registration will also be available on the day of the race, from 6:30-7:30am.
The event is hosted by Escambia County Neighborhoods and Community Services Bureau and UF/IFAS Extension. The Blueberry Jamboree is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
Northview Teacher Wins Bike Ride Event
May 7, 2009
Northview High School teacher Natalie Nall was the female division winner in the nearly 30 mile Habitat for Humanity bike ride from Brewton to Atmore.
A total of 28 riders made the 29.5 mile pedal-power trip from Brewton to Tom Bryne Park and Atmore’s Mayfest on Saturday. Nall was the first female to reach Atmore, and Will Ruzic of Brewton was the first male to to reach the finish line.
The purpose of the ride was twofold — raise funds and awareness for Habitat for Humanity’s projects in Escambia County, Ala.
Today, Habitat will choose two Atmore area families to receive new homes in the future, and another home will be constructed by the non-profit group in Brewton.
At Northview, Nall services as head coach for the Chief’s girls and boys cross country teams, and she is the school’s reading coach. Nall was named the Northview High School Teach of the Year for 2008.
Northview, Jay Both Lose Tuesday Night In Playoff Action
May 6, 2009
The Northview Chiefs lost their Region 1-3A playoff bid Tuesday night by a single point, and it was also a disappointing night for the Jay Royals.
Bonifay beat the Chiefs 2-1 on the road.
Meanwhile, the Catholic Crusaders beat Marianna 12-2 in five innings. Catholic will travel to Bonifay Friday night for the Region 1-3A semifinal game.
Sneeds beat the Jay Royals 6-2.
Jones Slams Molino Softball’s First Home Run In 13 Years
May 4, 2009
For the first time in 13 years, a Molino girl’s softball player knocked one out of the park last week.
Shaniqua Jones, who plays for the 16U Lady Cats, hit one out of the park last week against NEP. She stepped up to the plate with two runners on base. On the third pitch, she sent the ball over the center field fence for a three-run home run.
It was the first home run on the season, and the first home run by a Molino girl’s softball player since 1996.
Pictured The Molino Lady Cat’s Shaniqua Jones. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com.