Escambia Rebounds For Overtime Win Over Northview
December 30, 2014
The Escambia Gators came back from a 14-point deficit at halftime to beat the Northview Chiefs in overtime 73-65 Monday night in the first game o the Tate High School Christmas tournament.
Northview was led by Eric Williams with 22. Camerson Newsome and Tydre Bradley.
The Tate Aggies had a first round bye Monday in the tournament.
On Tuesday:
- Pace vs. West Florida, 3 p.m.
- Northview vs. Pine Forest, 4:30 p.m.
- Escambia vs. Archer, 6 p.m.
- Tate vs. Jupiter, 7:30 p.m.
Lifetime Florida Sportsman’s Licenses On Sale
December 27, 2014
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering Lifetime Sportsman’s Licenses for Florida children and young adults at a greatly reduced cost for just a few more days. The license now costs up to $1,000 but through December 31, 2014, the price will be reduced to $500 for Florida residents who are 21-years-old and younger.
The lifetime license covers saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing, hunting and most associated permits.
“Our state’s natural treasures give families wonderful opportunities for both fishing and hunting from the Panhandle to the Keys. This Lifetime Sportsman’s License will provide Florida’s youth with the opportunity to spend time outdoors with their families. Fishing and hunting are time-honored traditions in our state, and I encourage all Floridians to spend some time enjoying the great outdoors,” Gov, Rick Scott said after signing the executive order that lowered the cost.
A Lifetime Sportsman’s License allows fishing and hunting in Florida for the rest of the license holder’s life, even if that person is no longer a resident of the state.
The license may be purchased at all Florida county tax collectors’ offices, online at License.MyFWC.com and by calling toll-free 888-FISH-FLORIDA (888-347-4356). Residency must be verified. For more information about a Lifetime Sportsman’s License and this limited time offer, visit http://myfwc.com/license/recreational/lifetime-licenses/.
In addition to all Escambia County Tax Collector Offices including Molino, licenses are also available at the Clerk of the Court office in the Billy G. Ward Courthouse in Century.
Northview Grad McCall Makes History As A UWF Football First Signee
December 20, 2014
A Northview High School graduate made history Friday as one of the first two student athletes to sign with the new University of West Florida football team during the NCAA midyear transfer signing period.
Northview’s Blake McCall, an offensive lineman, will transfer to UWF from Jackson State. Tyler Henderson, a safety from Crestview, will join the program after starting his college career at Florida Atlantic.
The UWF football team will play its first season in 2016. The program will add more commitments on February 4, 2015, the NCAA signing day for football. All football student-athletes enrolled at UWF during the 2015-16 academic year will redshirt that season.
Both McCall and Henderson, who were teammates at Davidson Middle School in Crestview, have enrolled at UWF for the 2015 spring semester. They will both have three years of athletic eligibility when the Argonauts begin play in 2016.
“It’s important to us that both of these student-athletes are local here in the 850 area code,” said UWF head coach Pete Shinnick. “We’re looking for young men that will be the best fit for our program from this area. They have to meet the marks that we’re looking for, and both Blake and Tyler do that.”
McCall, 6-3 and 300 pounds, helped lead Northview to an 11-3 overall record and a 4-0 district record as a senior. Northview averaged 42.9 points per game and took the Florida Class 1A state championship with a 42-21 win over Trenton High School during his senior year. McCall was a three-year starter and played all five positions in the offensive line. In 2013, he redshirted during his freshman year at Division I Jackson State. And during the 2014 season, he saw playing time as a redshirt freshman at Jackson State. On the offensive line, McCall helped lead the team to 25.8 points and 376.1 total yards per game.
At Crestview High, Henderson earned his first team all-area honors in both football and baseball. In 2013, he redshirted his freshman year at Division I Florida Atlantic and earned a spot on the Conference USA Honor Roll.
HS Basketball: Northview Beats Jay
December 17, 2014
Northview 62, Jay 42
The Northview Chiefs beat jay 62-42 in a district game Tuesday night in Jay.
Eric Williams led the Chiefs with 29, while the Royals were led by Eric Travino with 15.
Northview 65, Jay 21 – JV
In junior varsity action, Northview beat Jay 65-21 Tuesday.
Northview will head north to Atmore Friday to take on Escambia County High School. The junior varsity games tips off at 4:30, followed by the varsity at 6:00. The Royals will host the Jay High School Christmas tournament starting on Thursday.
Molino’s Gindl Signs With Toronto Blue Jays
December 16, 2014
Caleb Gindl of Molino has signed a minor-league free agent contract that includes a spring training invite with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Gindl, 26, was a Brewers’ fifth-round Draft pick in 2007 out of Pace High School. Most of last season, he played with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, appearing in eight games for the Brewers. During 2013, he played 57 games, hitting .242/.340/.439 with five homers and 14 RBIs.
He made history for the Brewers as the first in franchise history to hit a walk-off for his first MLB homer.
Pictured top: Caleb Gindl hits a homer for the Milwaukee Brewers in July 2013. Courtesy MLB. Pictured inset and below: Gindl bats during a baseball clinic at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com photos.
FHSAA Proposes New Football Classifications For Next Four Years
December 16, 2014
The Florida High School Athletic Association has released tentative high school football classifications that, if finalized, will be in place for the next four years.
In 1-7A, Tate and Niceville will be joined by Navarre, and three Tallahassee schools – Chiles, Leon and Lincoln. Crestview will move to 2-6A.
1-6A will include Escambia, Milton, Pace, Pine Forest and Washington. Pensacola High slips to 1-5A.
1-5A will include Pensacola, West Florida, Arnold, Bay, Gulf Breeze and Rutherford.
And 1-1A will remain unchanged with Northview, Jay, Freeport and Baker. Former 4A powerhouse Madison County will move down to 5-1A where they could play 1-1A teams in the state semifinals or finals.
Tentative 2015-18 Football Districts (With Enrollment)
District 1-7A (Enrollment 1,939-2,331)
- Tate (2,123)
- Niceville (1,976)
- Navarre (2,028)
- Chiles (2,013)
- Leon (2,055)
- Lincoln (2,076)
District 1-6A (Enrollment 1,593-1,938)
- Escambia (1,749)
- Milton (1,761)
- Pace (1,890)
- Pine Forest (1,712)
- Washington (1,738)
District 1-5A (1,115-1,592)
- West Florida (1,288)
- Pensacola (1,437)
- Arnold (1,467)
- Bay (1,366)
- Gulf Breeze (1,576)
- Pensacola (1,437)
- Rutherford (1,188)
District 1-3A (291-680)
- Catholic (593)
- Taylor County (662)
- Florida High (625)
- Maclay (350)
District 1-1A (1-600 rural)
- Northview (503)
- Jay (296)
- Baker (456)
- Freeport (357)
Crestview Hands Tate Second Loss Of Season
December 13, 2014
Crestview 68, Tate 56
The Tate Aggies suffered their second loss the season Friday night to the Bulldogs of Crestview. Crestview downed the Aggies 68-56 in Cantonment.
Zach Phalen scored 18 for the Aggies (7-2, 2-1), while Danny Cafarella had 14 and Reggie Payne added 10. Michael Roberts had six for Tate, Jake Henry added five and Jusin Baker scored three.
The Tate High Aggies will host Pine Forest High School on Monday.
Ernest Ward Middle Splits Basketball Games With Pollard-McCall
December 12, 2014
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles split games with the Pollard-Mcall Junior High School Wolves Thursday night in Pollard to end their season.
The Ernest Ward boys defeated Pollard-McCall 45-34, while the Wolves downed the Eagles girls 26-18.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Wins Again; Jay Drops Game At Freeport; Northview Beat Baker
December 12, 2014
Tate 69, Milton 53
The Tate High School Aggies beat Milton Thursday night 69-53 at Milton. Zachary Phalen led the Aggies with 24 points, while Jack Henry added 10. Justin Baker, Reggie Payne and Daniel Cafarella contributed nine each. Also scoring for the Aggies were Cortez Jackson and Quintin McGhee with three, and Michael Roberts with two.
With the win, the Aggies improved to 7-1, while Milton fell to 0-9.
The Aggies will host Crestview Friday night, with the JV playing at 5:30 and the varsity tip off set for 7 p.m.
Northview 59, Baker 51
Northview 35, Baker 12 (JV)
The Northview Chiefs beat the Baker Gators Thursday night in Bratt. The Chiefs varsity team downed Baker 59-51, and the junior varsity Chiefs beat Baker 35-12. Northview will host T.R. Miller on Monday.
Freeport 53, Jay 39
The Jay Royals lost Thursday on the road at Freeport, 53-39. For the Royals Eric Trevino scored 15, Thomas Fischer had 10, Taylor Kelly contributed eight, Victor Mishoe six, Justice Garcia two, and Austin Sapp one.
The Jay Royals varsity will be at Northview on Monday at 7 p.m.
New Escambia County Archery Park Officially Opens
December 10, 2014
Escambia County’s new $4.5 million archery park officially opens today.
The Klondike Archery Park at 7201 Sparshott Drive off Mobile Highway was funded mostly by Florida Fish and Wildlife through a federal grant, with Escambia County contributing in-kind with the property.
The Klondike Landfill originally operated from 1976 to 1982 as a Class 1 Sanitary Landfill on 119 acres and was repurposed as the archery park,. The park includes a two-story archery platform, a shooting range equipped with miscellaneous targets, as well as a safety berm at the eastern edge. The facility includes a clubhouse, restrooms, limited kitchen and two verandahs with picnic tables. The parking area and shooting range are well lit for night time user safety.
For more information on the Klondike Archery Park contact the Lonnie Stone of Panhandle Bowhunters and Archery Association at (850) 982-2837.
