T.C. Venom Minor League Football Team To Call Century Home

January 31, 2019

The new T.C. Venom minor league football team will call Century home this year in a season that begins in a few weeks.

The Venom will play four home games at Anthony Pleasant Park off East Highway 4. They are the newest team in the Amateur to Professional Development Football League, the AFDFL.

The APDFL is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the promotion and advancement of adult minor league football teams throughout the Southeast, according to their website. Players are between the ages of 18 and 30 looking to obtain a second chance of reaching their college or professional football dreams. The APDFL provides these athletes a place to improve their football skills and a platform to showcase their talents by attracting scouts from the collegiate and professional levels.

Team owner Luis Waters said he currently has 53 players on his roster, many that played during their high school days on local teams like the Northview Chiefs and the Flomaton Hurricanes.

“I’m here to give these guys a second chance,” Waters said.

Other teams in the league include the Greater Pensacola Jets, Crescent City Rampage from New Orleans, and the South Alabama Dolphins from Mobile.

The T.C. Venom will open play on Saturday March 2 on the road against the Tuskegee Ayrmen, followed by games in New Orleans and Thomasville, GA. Their first home game in Century will be Saturday, March 23 at 7 p.m. as they host the Steel City Raptors of Birmingham. A complete schedule is below.

The “T.C.” in T.C. Venom is stands for “Tri-County.”

T.C. Venom Schedule

Sat Mar 2 — Tuskegee Ayrmenc — Tuskegee, AL, TBD
Sat Mar 9 — @ Crescent City Rampage — New Orleans, LA, TBD
Sat Mar 16 — @ Georgia Cobras — Thomasville, GA, TBD
Sat Mar 23 — Steel City Raptors — Century, FL, 7 p.m. CDT
Sat Mar 30 — Crescent City Kings — Century, FL, 7 p.m. CDT
Sat Apr 6 — Greater Pensacola Jets — Century, FL, 7 p.m. CDT
Sat Apr 27 — @ South Alabama Dolphins — Mobile, AL, TBD
Sat May 4 — @ Tri-City Savages — Hattiesburg, MS, 7 p.m. CDT
Sat May 11 — Florida Phoenix — Century, FL, TBD
Sat May 18 — @ Mississippi Raiders — Waynesboro, MS, 7 p.m. CDT

Northview, Jay Weightlifters Take Part In Regional Meet

January 29, 2019

Weightlifters from Northview and Jay high schools took part in the Class 1A Region 1 weightlifting tournament late last week.

Chiefs and Royals placed as follows:

101 lb class

  • Ella Nelson, Jay, 5th
  • Lynnsey Holzapfel, Northview, 11th

110 lb class

  • Destiny Braddick, Northview, 8th
  • Bailey Lopez, Jay, 12th
  • Alexa Pabo, Jay, 9th

119 lb class

  • Carsen Arrant, Jay, 7th
  • Alyssa Chaviz, Jay, 12th

129 lb class

  • Destiny Cleckner, Northview 11th

119 lb class

  • Lexxi Baggett, Northview, 8th

154 lb class

  • Carlyn Watson, Jay, 9th
  • Haey Grenier, Jay, 12th

169 lb class

  • Hailey Harigel, Northview, 6th
  • Naudia Carach, Northview 12th

Unlimited class

  • Auelua Chanalei, Northview 6th

Regional weight class winners and the top lifters across the state qualify for the state finals. None of the Northview or Jay weightlifters advanced to state.

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Cold Weather Doesn’t Deter Runners In First Century Cross Country Classic

January 27, 2019

The temperature was just below freezing Saturday morning for the start of the Century Cross Country Classic 5K, but that did not stop runners in the inaugural event.

Runners and walkers took to a 5K course that wound through a mixture of grass, gravel, dirt and pavement across both Anthony Pleasant Park and Showalter Park. There was a also a half mile fun run/walk.

Top overall and male runner was Brandon Korinchak, and top female runner was Jillan Thorton.

“It’s the perfect setting for a community cross country race and it’s safer because it’s not being conducted on a city street. Anthony Pleasant and Buck Showalter are two Century sports icons. They have given notoriety to Century in professional sports. How fitting that we exercise through the parks named after them,” race director Matt Dobson said.

Results were as follows:

Brandon Korinchak – 20:16
Chance Thornton – 20:46
David Dobson – 21:02
Jillian Thornton – 23:26
Hannah Whitlock – 23:41
Roger Dobson – 26:23
Jeff Word – 28:02
Luke Broom – 31:30
Wanda Roberson – 32:02
Natalie Nall – 32:57
Michelle McClellan – 35:20
Kim Carroll – 35:22
Daphne Clark – 37:35
Carl Emmons – 38:55
Caroline McClellan – 39:47
Michele Criswell – 40:56
Gerald Mckenzie – 44:35
Liz Miller – 44:36
John Kleiner – 45:24
Marlene Brown – 45:25
Terri Emmons – 47:58
Kristina Broom – 50:32
Cheryl Boutwell – 54:11

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Spring Ball Registration Underway At Molino, NWE, Century And Cantonment

January 25, 2019

Molino Ballpark

Saturday is the registration deadline at the Molino Ballpark. Registration fees are $70 for the first child, $65 for the second child, $60 for third child if they live in the same household. Registration is 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. with cash, credit card or debit card. Checks are not accepted. Coaches also needed.

Northwest Escambia

Registration is underway at Northwest Escambia Bradberry Park for ages 4-16 for baseball, softball and tee ball. Registrations can be completed by February 2 at nwebaseball.com or in person from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 26 or Saturday, February 2.

Fees are as follows:

  • Ages 7 and older
    • 1st Child – $100
    • 2nd Child $85
    • 3rd Child $75
  • Tee Ball (ages 4-6)
    • 1st Child – $95
    • 2nd Child $80
    • 3rd Child $70

Fees include $30 for jersey and hat and a $25 concession stand fee. Payment options are credit card, check or cash. Players will need to provide a copy of a birth certificate to register.

Cantonment Ballpark

Registration is underway at the Cantonment Ballpark every Saturday until February 9 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Registration is $80 and includes the team uniform jersey. For more information, email cantonmentsports@gmail.com. First practice will be Tuesday, February 19, and Opening Day is et for Saturday, March 30.

For a registration form, click here.

Century Little League

Century Little League registration for 2019 is happening now.

Registration fees are as follows:

  • Now until February 14: First Child $60; $55 each additional
  • February 15 to March 2: First Child $70; $65 each additional

Register online here, or in person registration dates will be held on the following Saturdays from 9 a.m. until noon at the Showalter Park press box:

  • February 9
  • February 16
  • March 2

All fees are due at the time of registration. Credit and debit cards are accepted online. In person registration is cash or check only.

Jay Weightlifters Advance To Regionals

January 24, 2019

Six Jay High School girls weightlifters advanced to the regional finals this week at Baker.

Royals earning advancement at last week’s district meet at Baker, along with their weight class and district rank, were:

Carsen Arrant — 119 lb.class, 2nd
Ella Nelson — 101 lb. class, 2nd
Carlyn Watson — 154 lb. class, 3rd
Hailey Grenier — 154 lb. class, 4th
Bailey Lopez – 110 lb.class, 5th
Alexa Pabo – 110 lb.class, 6h

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Century Cross Country Classic 5K This Saturday

January 23, 2019

The Century Chamber of Commerce will present the “Century Cross Country Classic 5K” this Saturday. Runners and walkers will lace up their shoes and run and walk over a mixture of grass, gravel, dirt, and pavement through Anthony Pleasant and Showalter parks in Century.

The 5K will being at 8 a.m. with a half mile fun run/walk to follow at about 9:15 a.m. Race day registration is $25 and begins at 6:30 a.m. at Anthony Pleasant Park on East Highway 4. For a printable registration form, click here.

Awards will be presented in 34 different age groups, and t-shirts will be given to the first 50 registered runners and walkers.

“It will be fun and family-friendly. I’m looking forward to helping with the event. It’s the perfect setting for a community cross country race and it’s safer because it’s not being conducted on a city street. Anthony Pleasant and Buck Showalter are two Century sports icons. They have given notoriety to Century in professional sports. How fitting that we exercise through the parks named after them. Come run and walk with us,” Matt Dobson, race director, said.

For more information, contact Dobson at (850) 217-2603 or Tony Nolen at (850) 232-1453.

Tuesday High School, Youth Basketball Scores

January 23, 2019

Tuesday scores:

Boys High School

Freeport 74,  Northview 64
Milton 75, Pensacola High 62
Escambia County (Atmore) 66, UMS Wright 65

Girls High School

Freeport 43 , Northview 7
— Freeport’s Bulldogs held Northview scoreless in the second and fourth period as they allowed only seven points from the Chiefs.
Pine Forest defeats Tate
Washington 49, Choctaw 32
West Florida 65, Walton 42

Youth Basketball

Rockets 27, Century Heat 12
— Milkavion White lead the Century Heat in scoring with six points as the Heat came up short against the Rockets in Atmore on Tuesday.

Seven Northview Girls Weightlifters Advance To Regionals

January 22, 2019

Seven Northview High School girls weightlifters are advancing to regionals.

Chiefs earning advancement at last week’s district meet at Baker, along with their weight class and district rank, were:

Lynnsey Holzapfel – 101 lb. class, 6th
Chanalei Auelua – unlimited lb. class, 3rd
Destiny Clecker — 129 lb. class, 5th
Naudia Carach — 169 lb. class, 5th
Destiny Braddock — 110 lb. class, 4th
Lexxi Baggett — 139 lb. class, 6th
Hailey Harigel — 169 lb. class, 6th

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Ransom Tiger Volleyball: Here Are Team Rosters And The Schedule

January 22, 2019

The Ransom Middle School Tigers have announced their 2019 volleyball teams and schedule:

Varsity


Kaylen Brock
Hannah Cerverizzo
Emily Chang
Ava Culbertson
Jordyn Dunaway
Aniyjah Hooker
Jaslyn Stuart
Cameron Kent
Karigan Kowal
Van Nguyen
Jordan Williams
Cara Willis

Junior Varsity


Chloe Biggs
Addyson Chinchar
Kaylee Emmons
Miranda Gaut
Natalie George
Allyson McCammon
Chloe Puckelwartz
Tristen Showalter
Laykin Simpson
Jaanai Whitaker
Lacy Wilson
Kara Wine

Tate Varsity Cheerleaders Take Regionals, Advance To State Finals

January 20, 2019

The Tate High School varsity cheerleaders are headed to state after winning regionals on Saturday.

The Aggie cheerleaders, for the second year, won the Florida High School Athletic Association Region 1 Small Coed Championship. . The first place finish earns them a direct bid to the state finals.

The squad is coach by second-year coach and Tate graduate Morgan White, who spent four years as an Aggie cheerleader.

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