Play Ball! Saturday Was Opening Day For A Growing Century Blackcats Ball Program
March 8, 2026
Saturday was opening day for the spring ball season for the Century Baseball Association at Showalter Park.
The program is continuing to grow, up from 198 players and 16 teams last year to 220 plays and 19 teams this year.
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Photo Gallery: Opening Day At Molino, NEP and Century Ballparks
March 8, 2026
Saturday was opening day for the spring ball season at several local ballparks including NEP, Century Baseball Association at Showalter Park and the Molino Ballpark.
For a photo gallery that includes scenes from Molino, Century and ENP, click here.
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Northview Walks Off With Extra Inning District Thriller 5-4 Over Jay
March 7, 2026
Northview 5, Jay 4 (8 innings)
The Northview Chiefs walked off with a 5-4 win over the Jay Royals in an extra inning district thriller on Friday night in Bratt.
The Chiefs took a 4-0 lead in the second inning, only to see Jay tie the game at four in the top of the sixth inning.
For first-year Northview Head Coach Justin Raley, it was an extra meaningful win. Justin had been an assistant coach the past three seasons at Jay, under the leadership of his father Duane Raley, who is now an assistant coach at Northview.
“It’s very special. I love some people over there, and we had a great time, but I’m thankful for my opportunity over here,” Justin Raley said. “I’ve got friends over there; I’ve got family and my wife is from there. It’s good to compete against those guys, and I’m proud of our guys.”
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Grayson Burns was on the mound for five and two-thirds innings for the Chiefs, allowing four hits, four runs (three earned) while walking four and striking out six. Jase Portwood earned the win in two and one-third innings of no run, no hit ball, walking one and striking out five.
Dane King went 2-4 at the plate for the Chiefs, with two RBIs. Chavers went 3-3.
“These guys competed so hard; I’m so thankful for them,” Justin Raley said. “God brought me to a wonderful place. These guys, they buy in, and they compete every day and I love them.”
Bryson Nelson led the Royals with two RBIs as he went 2-4.
Landon Golden gave up five hits and four runs in five innings for Jay, striking out eight and walking three.
Up next, Jay will travel to Chipley on Tuesday and Flomaton on Thursday. In a three-game home stand next week, Northview will host J.U. Blacksher on Monday, T.R. Miller on Thursday, and L.E.A.D. Academy on Friday.
Justin Raley told the team that it will be important to stay focused after a big win with three games on the schedule next week.
“We’ve got to show up next week and compete; we can’t stop,” he said. “It’s just maintaining a sense of composure, and I preached to them not to let the moment get too big. We’ll enjoy it tonight, and then tomorrow morning, it’s back to business and we’ll be ready for next week.”
Northview 6, Jay 1 (JV)
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs beat the JV Jay Royals 6-1 on Friday in Bratt.
McAnnally earned the win for the Chiefs, giving up five hits and no runs in six innings, walking one and striking out five. Camden Jacobson pitched tw0-thirds of an inning, allowing two hits, one run, no walks, and no strikeouts.
Tyler McAnally went 2-for-3 for Northview, with one RBI.
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Portwood Homers Twice, Reid Once; Bridge Throws No-Hitter As Northview Beats PCA
March 6, 2026
Northview 11, Pensacola Christian 0
With two home runs from Jase Portwood, a Sam Reid homer, and a no-hitter from Jackson Bridges, the Northview Chiefs shut out Pensacola Christian 11-0 on Thursday in Pensacola.
Portwood hit a two-run homer in the top of the fourth to left field before hitting another two-run homer in the seventh inning. Reid’s two-run home run to left field also came in the seventh.
Jackson Bridges threw a no-hitter, striking out two and walking two in seven innings.
Up next, the Chiefs will host the Jay Royals on Friday.
McLellan Throws Shutout As Tate Beats Southwest Christian
March 6, 2026
Tate 3 Southwest Christian School 0
Bryton McLellan threw a complete game shutout as the Tate Aggies shut out the Southwest Christian School Eagles 3-0 on Thursday.
Bryton McLellan pitched seven innings, allowing just one hit, no runs, walking one and striking out four.
Kaden Posta, Evan Taylor, and Brody White had one hit each for the Aggies.
Tate will take on George County on Friday.
Tate Boys Tennis Beats Pace
March 6, 2026
The Tate High School boys tennis team earned another win Thursday, defeating Pace 5-2. The Aggies, now 7-1 overall, will host Escambia at home on Tuesday, March 10.
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Student Athletes Honored At FCA Basketball, Soccer Banquets
March 5, 2026
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently presented Above the Rim Awards for basketball and the Beyond the Goal Awards for soccer.
The winners were chosen by their teammates based upon their integrity, dedication, character, and FCA values.
BASKETBALL
Northview — Makayla Plato, Bryson Orso
Tate — Zoe Dailey, Keon Whaley
Central — Tambrey Frady, Keaton Henry
East Hill — Addison Wheeler
Escambia — Chloee Roberson
Gulf Breeze — Kaia Seeley
Milton — Madilyn Hall
Pace — Trace Perkins
PHS — Jatina Brown, Catino Mobley
Pensacola Catholic — Krystiana Chatman, Sam Quebedeaux
Pine Forest — Cymone Mckinney, Jacorie Thomas
Washington — Chamiah Francis, Brody Michael Dykes
West Florida — Solise Beeks, Frank Likely
PSC — Shania Beeks
UWF — Amelia Bell, Christian Valarezo
SOCCER
Tate — Ruth Oaks ,Tyler Clarke
Escambia — Sabrina Corleone
Gulf Breeze — Jaida Gelsinon
Milton — Addison Burne, Nicco Grancagnolo
Navarre — Dominique Acosta
Pace — Lillian Espinosa, AJ BonJorno
PHS — Peyton Chester
Pensacola Catholic — Allison Bennet, Atticus King
Pine Forest — Azharia Knight, Job Friere
Washington — Brooke Stubblefield, Brendan Boyer
West Florida Tech — Laney Jackson, Austin Jackson
Pensacola State College — Alexis Parscal
Evan Taylor’s Third Home Run Of The Night Gives Tate Walk-Off Win Over Crestview
March 4, 2026
Evan Taylor’s third home run of the night gave the Tate Aggies a 7-6 walk-off win over the Crestview Bulldogs on Tuesday night at Tate.
In the bottom of the seventh, the Aggies were down 6-5 when Taylor hit a two-run homer to right field. His other two home runs came in the fourth and sixth innings.
Taylor went 3-4 overall with four RBIs. Kaden Posta and Griffin Cook added two hits each while Conner Dethlefs and Cooper Halfacre had one each.
Nathan Conners started on the mound for Tate, giving up three hits and one run in four and one-third innings while striking out four and walking six.
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Tate Lady Aggies Drop Close One To Gulf Breeze (With Gallery)
March 4, 2026
The Tate Lady Aggie dropped a close one to the Gulf Breeze Dolphins on Tuesday night at Tate. The Dolphins came out on top 6-5.
The Aggies took a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the third with an inside-the-park home run from Madison Smillie that scored two runs. Smillie, Kaylie Mitchell and Brelynn Morris each had one hit for the Lady Aggies.
Sarah Mitchell took the loss for Tate in five innings, surrendering five runs and one hit while striking out seven and walking nine. Kaylen Relstab stepped in the circle for two innings of no-hit ball, allowing one unearned run and striking out two.
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Aubrey Hadley’s RBIs Helps Propel Lady Chiefs Over WFHS; NHS Baseball Beats EHS
March 4, 2026
SOFTBALL
Northview 7, West Florida 2
Four RBIs from Aubrey Hadley help lead the Northview Lady Chiefs to a 7-2 win over the West Florida Jaguars on Tuesday night in Pensacola.
Hadley had a three-run triple in the fourth inning as she went 1-2 on the night.
Mikayla McAnally was in the circle first for the Chiefs, giving up one hit and no runs in five innings, walking one and striking out five. Peyton Woman surrendered five hits and two earned runs in two innings, striking out one.
Addysen Bolen, Riley Brooks, and Kylie Langham each added two hits for the Lady Chiefs.
BASEBALL
Northview 3, Escambia 1
The Northview Chiefs beat the Escambia Gators 3-1 on the road Tuesday night.
Bryant Mason earned the win for Northview, allowing no hits and no runs while striking out nine and walking three in five innings. Jack Boutwell was on the mound for two innings, allowing two hits, one unearned run, walking two and striking out one.
At the plate, Mason went 3-4. Jase Portwood, Jackson Bridges, and Kobi Fiorenti each added a hit.