Tate High School Varsity Basketball Honors Seniors
February 3, 2017
The seniors on the Tate High School varsity basketball team were recently honored. They are (L-R) Christian Cass, Kaleb Cole, Temarques Dunnigan, and Robert Rush. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview, Tate Players Ink On National Signing Day
February 2, 2017
Wednesday was National Signing Day, with local players signing at Tate and Northview high schools.
The Tate Aggies had seven players sign Wednesday, six for football and one soccer player:
Jake Henry, Appalachian State
Evan Legassey, Troy
Raymond Freeman, Mississippi State
Jared Bethea, Harding
Rod Smith, Webber
Bishop Clark, Webber
Brittney Rankins, Southern Miss (soccer)
Freeman was interested in the Air Force Academy but decommitted when Mississippi State offered the long snapper a scholarship. Free has a 30 score on the ACT and a current GPA of 4.8.
Northview High School’s Luke Ward signed with Mercer University in Macon, GA, during a ceremony Wednesday at Northview. Ward picked Mercer over South Dakota and Youngstown. Ward also received a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro out of the deal. His father Carl turned over the keys, saying that he had made a deal to give his son the car if he inked a scholarship with a Division 1 school. During Ward’s freshman year, Mercer is scheduled to play both Alabama and Auburn.
Pictured top: Northview’s Luke Ward signs with Mercer. Pictured below: The Tate High School Signing Class. NorthEscambia.com and submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Wins First Weight Meet Of Season
February 2, 2017
The Northview Boy’s Weightlifting defeated Rocky Bayou Wednesday by a total score of 50-20 in the first meet of the season.
Individual winners for the Chiefs were:
119-lb. class – Greg Pressley with a total of 270 pounds (145-bench; 125-jerk)
129-lb. class – Dalton Hadley with a total of 270 pounds (160-bench; 110-jerk)
139-lb. class – MJ Jones with a total of 350 pounds (185-bench; 165-jerk)
154-lb. class – Ohijie Elliott with a total of 450 pounds (245-bench; 205-jerk)
169-lb. class – Chase Olsen with a total of 480 pounds (255-bench; 225-jerk)
183-lb. class – Tim Bush with a total of 375 pounds (195-bench; 180-jerk)
219-lb. class – Jacob Hawkins with a total of 325 pounds (170-bench; 155-jerk)
Heavyweight class – Justin Helton with a total of 420 pounds (225-bench; 195-jerk)
Also placing for the Chiefs were Caze Bradley (2nd place; 119-lb. class); Ossie Crusaw (3rd place; 139-lb. class); Colten Dockens (2nd place; 154-lb. class); Tyler Kite (2nd place; 219-lb. class).
The Northview weightlifting team returns to action on Wednesday, February 15 at West Florida.
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Tate Cheerleaders Place At State In Coed Division
January 29, 2017
Saturday, the Tate High School Varsity Cheerleaders competed at the state championships for the first time as a coed team. They placed fourth in the state among 2A small coed teams during competition in Gainesville. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Football Volunteers At Ronald McDonald House
January 29, 2017
Members of the Northview Chiefs football team spent their Saturday morning volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola.
The players completed various tasks and chores for the Ronald McDonald House, including moving furniture and appliances, cleaning, stocking and sorting “pop tops” from cans.
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Teams Needed For Cade Allen Benefit Softball Tournament
January 26, 2017
A two-day Cade’s Benefit Softball Tournament will be held February 3-4 at the Don Sutton Ballpark in Molino.
There will be 12 teams maximum, with at least 10 people on each team. Teams must have three females on the field with at least four females on the team.
$15 per person with funds due to Friday, January 27 to Amy Holland in Northview High School’s front office. For more information, Call Amanda Pritchett at (850) 418-2502.
Northview student Cade Allen had surgery in Orlando during Christmas break and suffered severe complications that have kept him unconscious and in ICU.
Tate High Wrestling Places At Gator Brawl
January 26, 2017
Tate High School’s wrestling team recently traveled to Wewahitchka High School for the Gator Brawl. Nine Aggies placed in the top ten, while six received medals.
Jacob Cochran — 1st, 106 pounds
Lee Pedicord — 12th, 106 pounds
Noah Kryfka — 3rd, 113 pounds
Alex Porter — 1st, 120 pounds
Matthew Blalock — 3rd, 126 pounds
Derek Cannon — 9th, 126 pounds
Alex Ludgate — 8th, 132 pounds
Kendall Townley — 1st, 138 pounds
Juan Alvarez — 3rd, 152 pounds
Alex Young — 10th, 170 pounds
The Tate Aggies placed fifth overall, with five wrestlers not able to attend.
Pictured: (Front, L-R) Coach Reggie Allen, Matthew Blalock, Kendall Townley, Juan Alvarez, Jacob Cochran, Derek Cannon, (back) Noah Kryfka, Lee Pedicord, Alex Porter, Alex Young and Alex Ludgate. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Football Players Read To Byrneville Elementary Students
January 25, 2017
Several senior Northview High School football players read to students at Byrneville Elementary School on Tuesday for National Literacy week. Players reading to students were Luke Ward (#1), Devin Stabler (#11), Dustin Bethea (#52), Alston Wiggins (#54), Hunter Cofield (#55) and Dillon Clary (#60).
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Tate High Cheerleaders Headed To State Competition
January 24, 2017
The Tate High School cheerleaders have advanced through the semi-finals on the way to represent the Aggie Nation in Gainesville this weekend for the state championship. Team members are Kearstyn Lile, Taylor Rouchon, Hayden Lindsay, Bailey Carter, Alexis Wilson, Lexi Holley, Payton Herring, Kinsey Gill, Jonah Cass, Brylee Dodd, Krysanne Hagen, Mallory Stephens, Elena Lucci, Emilee Potter, Kennedy Bellard, Shelby Fleming, Blessing Kirk, and Morgan Austin. Coach is Jessica King. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Three Tate Aggies Named To Florida All-State Class 6A Football Team
January 21, 2017
Three Tate High School Aggies made the Florida All-State Class 6A football team.
First Team Offense - P – Evan Legassey 6-3 190 Sr.
Second Team Offense – UT – Jake Henry 5-11 180 Sr.
Honorable Mention - DB – Patrick Palmer 5-11 175 So.