Play Ball! Saturday Was Opening Day For A Growing Century Blackcats Ball Program
March 9, 2025
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.
Due to a threat of rain, opening ceremonies were canceled at Molino and moved to an earlier time in Century.
Organizers say they are excited about the growth of the Century Blackcats program at Showalter Park.
“We’ve almost reached capacity to still have a place to practice,” David Burkett, Century Baseball Association president, said.
He said there are 198 players on 16 teams this year at Showalter.
“It’s exciting,” Burkett said. “It’s the most players this park has seen in a longtime.”
Saturday, the Blackcats hosted teams from Jay and Gospel Projects.
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Northview Gets Senior Night Shutout Of Pensacola Christian (With Gallery)
March 8, 2025
The Northview Chiefs celebrated Senior Night with a 14-0 shutout of the Pensacola Christian Academy Warriors in Bratt.
Jayden White earned the win for Northview, giving up no hits and no runs in four innings, walking one and striking out nine. Grayden Sheffield took to the mound for one inning in relief, allowing no hits, walking one and striking out three.
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Brady Smith went 3-4 for Northview . Kelan Jury, Jase Portwood and White each had two RBIs for the Chiefs, with Dane King and Grayden Sheffield recording multiple hits.
Before the game, the Chiefs honored seniors Jayden White, Kelan Jury, Colby Pugh and Brady Smith.
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Tate Splits Friday Games In PC Beach; Northview Wins Two As Randolph Homers
March 8, 2025
The Tate Lady Aggie split tournament games Friday in Panama City Beach as the Northview Lady Chiefs earned two wins.
Tate 11, Mobile Christian 11
Opp 2, Tate 0
The Tate Lady Aggies shut out Mobile Christian 11-0 Friday afternoon before dropping a night game to Opp (AL) 2-0 in the FL-USA Softball Challenge in Panama City Beach.
Mykamia Padgett hit a bomb to right field, scoring three runs in the third inning.
Padgett earned the win in the circle for the Aggies, surrendering two hits and no runs in five innings while walking three and striking out six.
Tristen Showalter, Kara Wine, and Peyton Womack each had doubles.
The Lady Aggies lost their momentum in the second tournament game on Friday night, falling 2-0 to Opp, Alabama.
Jordan Smith took the loss for Tate in seven innings, allowing two runs (one earned) and six hits, walking two and sitting down five on strikes.
Madison Smillie, Kara Wine, Peyton Womack, and Smith each had one hit for Lady Aggies.
Northview 12, Franklin 4
Northview 9, Glenwood 0
The Northview Lady Chiefs beat the Franklin County Seahawks 12-4 before shutting out the Glenwood Gators 9-0 in the nightcap of the Panama City Tournament Friday.
Against Franklin County of Eastpoint, FL, Mikayla McAnally earned the win for the Lady Chiefs, allowing six hits and four runs in six innings,
McAnally went 3-4 at bat, and Gilman recorded five stolen bases.
Against Glenwood, Daviona Randolph (pictured top) hit a three-run dinger to center field in the top of the second for the Chiefs. Mikayla McAnally, Jamison Gilman, Addysen Bolen, and Kylee Langham each had two hits for NHS.
Gilman earned the win again, allowing two hits in six innings for no-run ball, walking four and striking out nine.
Pictured: Daviona Randolph homered Friday night for the Northview Lady Chiefs in Panama City.
Crow Remains Undefeated As Tate Aggies Girls Tennis Beats Pace 7-0
March 7, 2025
Tate Aggies girls tennis defeated Pace 7-0 Thursday night. KJ Crow remains undefeated so far at the girls #1 position. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Defeats Northview 9-4 (With Gallery)
March 7, 2025
The Northview Chiefs fell 9-4 to the defending 1A state champion Jay Royals Thursday night in Jay.
Braynt Mason took the loss for the Chiefs, giving up five hits and six runs while recording three walks and one strikeout. Jase Portwood pitched four innings in relief for NHS, surrendering six hits and three runs while walking three and striking out two.
For Jay, Landon Golden surrendered four hits and one unearned run in five innings, walking on and striking out 10. Hayden Morris was one the mound for two innings, allowing three hits and three runs, waking one and striking out two.
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Mason led the Chiefs at bat with two RBIs as he went 1-3 on the day. Luke Chavers went 2-3.
Brady Godwin went 3-for-4 for Jay, while the Royals had two runs each from Morris, Brady Godwin, and Nick Baxley. Jax Lowery and Cooper Harrison both had multiple hits.\
Northview will host Pensacola Christian Academy Friday at 6:30 p.m., and Jay will host the West Florida Jags.
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Northview Chiefs Beat The Flomaton Hurricanes 10-3
March 6, 2025
The Northview Chiefs scored six runs in the sixth inning on their way to a 10-3 defeat of the Flomaton Hurricane Thursday night at Dewey J. Bondurant Jr. Park in Flomaton.
On the mound, Jackson Bridges earned the win for the Chiefs, giving up six hits and two unearned runs in six innings while walking none and striking out seven. Bryant Mason pitched one inning, surrendering one run and one hit while striking out one.
Riley Harrison took the loss for the Canes, giving up three runs on eight hits, walking none and striking out nine.
Jase Portwood and Brady Smith both had three hits for Northview. Smith led the Chiefs with three RBIs as he went 3-4. Cole Davis, Dane King, Bryant Mason, and Luke Chavers each had multiple hits for NHS.
The Hurricanes were led by Braden Nall as he went 3-4 at bat.
Northview will travel to Jay for a district game on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The Hurricanes will host Century Thursday at 6 p.m.
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Tate Aggies Fall 16-2 At Gulf Breeze (With Gallery)
March 6, 2025
The Tata Aggies headed across the bay and fell to Gulf Breeze 16-2 Wednesday night.
Zane Warrington took the loss for Tate, surrendering with runs on five hits while walking one and striking out three in two innings.
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Lance Brady went 1-for-2 at bat for Tate with one RBI. Nathan Connders went 2-2 .
Up next, Tate will host Navarre at 7:00 Friday night.
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Prep Update: Northview, Flomaton Baseball Play Today; Other NHS, Tate Games Canceled
March 5, 2025
Tuesday’s weather forced the cancelation of softball and baseball games for Tate and Northview High school games.
Tuesday’s Northview baseball at Flomaton baseball games are rescheduled for today. First pitch will be at 4:00 for junior varsity, followed by varsity at 6:30.
Other Tuesday cancelations included:
- All Northview Lady Chiefs softball games against West Florida have were rescheduled for March 24.
- All Tate Aggies baseball games for Tuesday against Milton were canceled.
- All Tate Lady Aggies softball games for Tuesday against Escambia were canceled.
Pictured: Grayden Sheffield on the mound for the Northview Chiefs against the Escambia Gators. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
FWC Hunter Safety Courses Set For Molino, Cantonment, Jay, Milton
March 3, 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in Molino, Cantonment, Jay and Milton. Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters and learn about conservation.
Participants must take the online course before attending a class.
All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must accompany children younger than 16 at all times.
Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course and have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsupervised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.
The two-day events will be held as follows, and you must have completed an online hunter safety course and have a copy of the completion certificate or field day voucher prior to taking a Field Day.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
- March 10, 6 p.m. and March 29, 9 a.m. — Molino Community Center
- April 7, 6 p.m. and May 3, 9 a.m. — Escambia County Extension, Cantonment
- April 14, 6 p.m. and May 3, 9 a.m. — Molino Community Center
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
- March 17, 6 p.m. and March 29, 9 a.m. — Jay United Methodist Church
- March 24, 6 p.m. and March 29, 9 a.m. — Santa Rosa Extension, Milton
- April 21, 6 p.m. and May 3, 9 a.m. — Jay United Methodist Church
- April 28, 6 p.m. and May 3, 9 a.m. — Santa Rosa Extension, Milton
Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes or by calling FWC safety coordinator Jeff Schumacher at (850) 767-3612 for more information or email.
Scores: Wins For Northview Baseball; Tate Baseball And Softball Fall
March 1, 2025
Here are North Escambia Friday night scores:
BASEBALL
Northview 10, Pensacola Christian 0
The Northview Chiefs shut out Pensacola Christian 10-0 Friday night in Pensacola.
Jayden White earned the win on the mound for the Chiefs, allowing one hit and no runs in five innings, walking three and striking out eight. Grayden Sheffield thew one scoreless inning in relief, walking one and striking out two.
Brady Smith went 2-2 at bat. Cole Davis, Kelen Jury, and Braynt Mason each had two RBIs.
Up next, Northview will be at Flomaton on Tuesday ahead of a Thursday game at Jay.
Northview 13, Pensacola Christian 0
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs easily shut out Pensacola Christian 13-0 Friday night.
The Northview win was earned by Christian Roberts who gave p no hits and no runs in three innings while recording seven strikeouts and walking one. Taylor Curtis pitched two no-run innings in relief while getting five strikeouts and walking one.
Kobi Fiorenti, Sawyer Gilmore, and Christian Roberts each had two hits. Kobi Fiorenti, Will Gilmore, Esten Odom, and Christian Roberts hand one RBI each. The JV chiefs stole 15 bases during the game against PCA.
Fort Walton Beach 11, Tate 8
Friday night, the Tates Aggies fell 11-8 on the road to Fort Walton Beach.
Kaleb Posta and Evan Taylor had two RBIs for Tate., and Nathan Ozuna was 2-4.
Tate will be at home Tuesday night against Milton.
SOFTBALL
West Florida 8, Tate 7
The Tate Lady Aggies slipped 8-7 to the West Florida Jags Friday night.
Kinzlee Biggs led at bat for the Lady Aggies with two RBIs as she went 1-2. Peyton Womack went 3-5, and Jordyn Banks were 2-4.
Tate will host Escambia on Tuesday.