Wahoos Drop Second Straight To The Birmingham Barons
May 9, 2018
The Birmingham Barons came out of the gate slugging on Tuesday night at Regions Field. They got back-to-back home runs from Eloy Jimenez and Seby Zavala and they never looked back on their way to a 5-2 win.
The Barons went up 3-0 before Pensacola first got on the board with a home run from Aristides Aquino. It was a solo shot to left field and his second hit of the game.
The Blue Wahoos cut the deficit to one after C.J. McElroy’s leadoff triple in the sixth inning. He scored a batter later on a Shed Long ground out. Birmingham was quick to answer with a pair of insurance runs in the bottom of the inning. Zavala and Trey Michalczewski both scored on a bases-loaded single from Ryan Brett.
That was it for the scoring and Blue Wahoos starter Keury Mella (L, 3-1). He took the loss after allowing a season-high five runs over six innings. He struck out and walked two in his first loss of the season.
On the other side, Spencer Adams (W, 2-3) turned in his best start of the year. He surrendered just two runs over six innings on just four hits to earn the win. Ian Hamilton (S, 6) struck out three over the final five outs of the game to earn the save.
Pensacola looks to get back in the win column with Wednesday morning game.
Photo Gallery: Northview Garnet And Gold Football Game
May 8, 2018
The Northview Chiefs played an intrasquad Garnet and Gold game Monday afternoon. The Gold team won.
For a photo gallery, click here. Gallery includes football action, cheerleaders and band.
The Chiefs will host Escambia County High School of Atmore in spring game on May 18.
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NWE Storm Wins Weekend Tournament
May 8, 2018
Northwest Escambia Storm took first place in an eight-team interleague tournament hosted by NWE in Walnut Hill. Team Storm defeated Navarre, Jay, and Molino on their way to the championship.
NWE 12U Diamond Divas Win Hub City Spring Bash Championship
May 7, 2018
The Northwest Escambia Diamond Divas are the Hub City Spring Bash 12U champions. The Diamond Divas are Emily Cody, Jamison Gilman, Berklee Hall, Aubrey Stuckey, Emma Gilmore, Ryley Dawson, Jaci Jackson, Sarah Bailey and Mayson Edwards. The team is coached by Eric Gilmore and James Gilman. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino 14 Team Wins NWE Tourney
May 7, 2018
The Molino 14 baseball team won the interleague baseball tournament Saturday at Northwest Escambia in Walnut Hill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Athletes Place At State Track And Field Meet
May 6, 2018
Northview competed in Jacksonville Friday and Saturday in State competition.
Brandon Spencer finished eigth overall for the boys 100 meter dash with a time of 11.16, and the girls 4×100 meter team of Celeste North, Nene Findley, Crystal Douglas, and Myisha Syria finished seventh overall with a time of 50.84.
Other athletes that competed were the boys 4×100 meter of Jarius Moorer, Tim Bush, Joseph Wright, and Brandon Spencer, finishing 11th with a time of 44.12. Tim Bush tied for 10th in the high jump. Brandon Spencer finished 16th in the 200 meter with a time of 23.00. Crystal Douglas took 17th with a 12.84 in the 100 meter, and Nene Findley 21st with a 12.98. Ray Bush took 18th with a 5.86 meter jump.
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Pace Explodes With 16-Run Inning To Top Tate For District Title
May 4, 2018
The second-seed Pace Patriots beat the top-ranked Tate Aggies 18-4 Thursday night in the 1-7A district championship game in Pace.
The Aggies took a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first, which the Patriots answered with two runs in the third. But Pace exploded with 16 runs in the top of the fourth – a fourth inning that lasted well over an hour with 22 Pace batters and Tate fielding four different pitchers.
Brandon Sproat earned the win for Pace in four and a third innings, with zero runs on one hit and striking out one.
Cole Fryman took the loss for Tate, giving up four runs on one hit in one-third of an inning.
For Tate: Jesse Sherrill 1-3, R; Mason Land 2-3, 2B, R, RBI; Hunter McLean 1-3, RBI; Blake Anderson R; Darrien McDowell 1-2, 2B, 2RBI; Ethan Bloodworth 1-2; Michael Potts R.
Jay Wins, Northview Out In Softball Regional Tourney
May 4, 2018
The Jay Lady Royals beat Bozeman 1-0 and Wewahitchka shut out Northview 5-0 Thursday night in the 3-1A regional tournament
Jay will host Wewahitchka Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the district championship.
Alyssa Baxley earned the win on the mound for Jay in seven innings, allowing four hits and striking out nine. She went 2-3 at the plate with a RBI.
Pictured: The Jay Lady Royals earned a win over Bozeman Thursday night in regional play. Photos by Diann Tagert for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Beat The M-Braves
May 4, 2018
Chadwick Tromp’s two-run double was the knockout blow in Thursday night’s 7-1 win at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
The game was tied at one run apiece when the Wahoos sent 10 men to the plate in the sixth inning. After Gavin LaValley singled and Josh VanMeter drew an 11 pitch walk, M-Braves starter Michael Mader (L, 1-1) was pulled from the game for Corbin Clouse. The left-hander struggled with his command and issued a walk to Taylor Sparks before Chadick Tromp doubled home LaValley and VanMeter to make it 3-1. The inning continued in bizarre fashion when Alberti Chavez grounded into a fielders choice at third base with no out being recorded. M-Braves third baseman Austin Riley attempted to tag out Sparks at third but was unsuccessful, which loaded the bases again. C.J. McElroy singled and Shed Long drew a bases-loaded walk to make it 6-1.
Wahoos starter Keury Mella started Thursday’s game slowly but ultimately turned in a strong performance. After a walk and an error in the first inning, Tyler Neslony singled to right to give Mississippi a 1-0 lead. With runners on the corners, Mella induced Alex Jackson into an inning-ending double-play to end the visitor’s threat. Mella finished the night having pitched five innings. He only allowed the one run, which was unearned. He also picked up his first hit of the season and reduced his Southern-League best ERA to 0.84.
Pensacola added one more insurance run in the eighth inning when Long unloaded an opposite-field home run for his first of the season. The bullpen continued to impress with Robinson Leyer and Rafael De Paula (S, 1) combining for four scoreless innings. De Paula pitched the last three of the game with six strikeouts to earn his first save of the season. Blue Wahoos relievers have allowed just one run over the last 13 innings pitching going back to the Jacksonville series.
RHP Jesus Reyes (0-4, 5.06) will try to clinch the series win for Pensacola tomorrow against RHP Touki Toussaint (1-1, 4.44).
Lady Aggies Get 2-1 Win Over Milton In Regional Quarterfinals
May 3, 2018
The Tate Lady Aggies beat Milton 2-1 in the Region 1-7A quarterfinals Tuesday night.
Hanna Brown pitched a complete game, allowing four hits, one run and striking about two.
For the Lady Aggies: Ryleigh Cawby 1, Kayliegh Cawthon 1-2; Shelby McLean 1-3, R: Deazia Nickerson 1-2, RBI; Madisen Nelson RBI.
The Tate Lady Aggies will play Niceville on Tuesday.
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