Local Volleyball Players Named To All-Star Team
November 20, 2012
The 2012 Subway High School Volleyball game will be played tonight, featuring several local players. The game will take place at UWF beginning at 6 p.m.
WEST GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ALL-STARS
Head Coach: Giulio Simonelli, Catholic
Ashley Griffits – PCA
Kara Heintzelman – West Florida
Kaitlin Johnson – West Florida
Alexis Lugo – Escambia
Brianne Kuhnhausen – Escambia
Kimlyn Bethea – Escambia
Misty Doran – Northview
Shelley Mothershed – Northview
Erin Smithies – Washington
Brooke White – Tate
Jordan Barnette – Tate
Heather Thomason – Tate
Julian Laird – Catholic
Courtney Deason – Catholic
Hana Flurry – Catholic
Aleecia Ybarra – Pine Forest
Lamia Miller – Pine Forest
Sara Goolsby – East Hill
Maia Nguyen – Pensacola
EAST GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ALL-STARS
Head Coach: Nicole Adarme, Choctaw
Haley Meeks – Laurel Hill
Haleigh Hollinhead – Crestview
Olivia Wright – Jay
Krisena Gall – Milton
Kayla Carr – Niceville
Kimy Sarra – Niceville
Katie Wickery – Baker
Sarah Elizabeth Harrell – Pace
Taylor Campbell – Choctaw
Ashley Quackenbush – Choctaw
Allison Freer – Navarre
Kelly Barrett – Navarre
Caitlin Chapman – Gulf Breeze
Ally Hurd – Gulf Breeze
Brittney Forsythe – Central
Rachel Dehlinger – FWB
Jennifer Bazlyak – FWB
Rachel Mosley – Rocky Bayou
Marathon Runners Raise $10K For Wounded Warrier Project
November 19, 2012
Over six months ago, Brad King and Alan Moses began training for the Pensacola Marathon as an effort to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. They did not run in normal running attire, rather they ran the 26.2 marathon while wearing a 50 lb. ruck sack and military boots. The pair received donations totaling over $9,000 for their effort at the 2012 Pensacola Marathon.
The Pensacola Marathon and Pensacola Sports Association has announced it will donate $1,000 to their effort, pushing them over the $10,000 threshold.
“What these young men did was nothing short of remarkable,” commented Ray Palmer, executive director of the Pensacola Sports Association, the management organization of the Pensacola Marathon. “The event saw record growth this year and this was one aspect of the race, I believe, that contributed to the success. This is our small way of saying thank you and congratulations to these guys for what they did.”
The Pensacola Marathon, a Boston Marathon Qualifier, saw a record field of more than 1,900 entrants for the race.
Additional on-course support for King and Moses came in the form of the Phat Girlz, a local Pensacola women’s running group. Members from the club each “sponsored” a mile in which they ran a similar weighted pack alongside both men.
The pair plans to continue to run various events and challenges to raise the awareness and funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. Their goal is to reach $30,000.
People can continue to contribute to the fundraiser by visiting the events website at www.marathonpensacola.com or by e-mailing Brad King at bradwick.king@yahoo.com.
Pictured top: Charlie Sherrill, PSA President Brad King, Alan Moses and Ray Palmer. Pictured inset: Brad King and Alan Moses. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
State Cross County Results: Jay, West Florida, Central, Pensacola Christian
November 18, 2012
Area schools Jay, West Florida, Central and Pensacola Christian competed in the state cross country finals in Tallahassee on Saturday.
Individual and team results from area schools were as follows:
CLASS 1A GIRLS
63. Jorja Agrait, Jay — 21:08.79
83. Jessica Thornton, Jay — 21:39.48
111. Savannah Brown, Jay — 22:14.33
119. Lauren Cochran, Pensacola Christian — 22:23.26
146. Jenna Thornton, Jay — 23:25.19
167. Alexis Mitchem, Jay — 24:31.66
173. Kendra Weekes, Jay — 25:25.69
174. Danielle Free, Jay — 26:08.12
CLASS 1A GIRLS TEAM
22. Jay — average 22:35.89
CLASS 1A BOYS
30. Jeremy Carlson, Pensacola Christian — 17:04.15
44. Joshua Balentine, Pensacola Christian — 17:12.62
51. Micah Kemp, Jay — 17:23.30
69. Justin Jekel, Pensacola Christian — 17:42.74
92. Kody Johnson, Pensacola Christian — 18:09.55
101. James Parker, Pensacola Christian — 18:18.75
128. John Crist, Pensacola Christian — 18:54.07
141. Christopher Peterson, Pensacola Christian — 19:09.20
CLASS 1A BOYS TEAM
11. Pensacola Christian — average 17:41.57
CLASS 2A GIRLS
16. Kaysi Roberts, West Florida — 19:27.95
63. Charlene Sanchez, West Florida — 20:47.63
83. Raleigh Nesbitt, West Florida — 21:04.37
94. Jordan Sortino, West Florida — 21:16.42
124. Miranda Wiley, West Florida — 21:56.65
139. Hanna Moore, West Florida — 22:23.12
169. Lynn Arthur, West Florida — 24:13.15
CLASS 2A GIRLS TEAM
12. West Florida — average 20:54.61
CLASS 2A BOYS
7. Alec Clark, West Florida — 16:15.68
89. Alexander Bullock, West Florida — 17:43.02
98. David Wright, West Florida — 17:54.47
105. Dylan Wakefield, West Florida — 17:58.31
120. Diamond Garrett, West Florida — 18:11.34
144. Seth Modin, West Florida — 18:34.51
165. Mark Sortino, West Florida — 18:56.38
CLASS 2A BOYS TEAM
14. West Florida — average 17:36.55
Northview Chiefs Destroy Cottondale To Advance To Region Final
November 17, 2012
The Northview Chiefs destroyed the Cottondale Hornets Friday night to cruise into the Region 1-1A final game next week.
“It’s a great win; it’s a great way to start the playoffs,” Northview head coach Sid Wheatley said. “We were able to get some big plays when we needed it.”
For a photo gallery, click here. (Band and cheerleader photos will be published Sunday.)
The Chiefs opened the scoring just 21 seconds into Friday night’s game with a 46-yard run from La’Mikal Kyles. A good kick, and at 7-0 Northview was just warming up the scoreboard on a cold night in Bratt.
Cottondale’s Sheldon Vann scored on a one-yard run. The Hornets failed a on a two-point attempt, 7-6 with 5:49 in the first. “We got off to a little bit of a slow start,” Wheatley said. But with a few adjustments, the Chiefs defense shut down Cottondale.
In the second quarter, sophomore LaDarius Thomas was in for a TD with a four-yard run, 17-6 with 3:51 in the half. The Chiefs followed up with a 21-yard run from Kevin Vaughan, 22-6. And with less than five seconds to go in the half, the Chiefs scored again with a 92-yard interception return by Neiko Robinson, 36-6.
With 8:00 in the third, Northview scored again with a 14-yard Vaughn dash, 43-6. That kicked in the mercy rule and a started a running clock to make an inevitable loss a little easier on the Hornets.
With just under three minutes in the third, Neino Robinson returned a Cottondale punt 48-yards for a touchdown, 50-6. And the Chiefs scored again when Cameron Newsome recovered a fumble in the end zone after a 75-yard by sophomore Jaron Myles, 57-6.
Despite totally dominating every 1A opponent this session by average of just over five touchdowns, Wheatley said the Chiefs won’t be resting on that confidence headed into the Region 1-1A final game next Friday night at home against Freeport. During regular season, Northview beat Freeport 42-0.
“We’ve still got to go to work , and we’ve got to get a little better next week. It only gets tougher as each week rolls by,” Wheatley said. “Freeport is always tough. They are well coached. They are going to get after you; you have to be very disciplined.”
For a photo gallery, click here. (Band and cheerleader photos will be published Sunday.)
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview, Ernest Ward Cross Country Team Members Honored
November 16, 2012
Northview High School held their annual cross country banquet Thursday night, along with the cross country team from Ernest Ward Middle School.
Award winners included:
Northview High School
- Most Valuable Runner (MVR) Female: Georgia Goetter
- Most Valuable Runner (MVR) Male: Isaac McGahan
- Most Improved Female: Moriah McGahan
- Most Improved Male: Gavin Coon
- Jim Ross Memorial Award: Aaron Raush
- Junmi Ross Award: Ashley Joiner
- Coaches’ Award: Jazzlyn Franklin
Scroll down the page for award winner photos.
Pictured top: The Ernest Ward Middle School cross county team. Pictured below: The Northview High School cross country team.
Pictured above: Most Valuable Runner (MVR) winners Georgia Goetter and Isaac McGahan.
Pictured above: Coaches’ Award winner Jazzlyn Franklin; Jumni Ross Ward winner Ashley Joiner and Jim Ross Memorial Award winner Aaron Raush.
Pictured above: Receiving their first year Letters in cross county were Zachary Calloway, Bethany Reynolds, Moriah McGahan and Gavin Coon.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Perdido Gators Win Troy Tournament
November 15, 2012
The Perdido Gators 16U/High School Softball Exposure Team traveled to Troy recently winning a Troy University softball team camp/tournament. The Gators were undefeated throughout the Spookfest Tournament, including a game against an area community college.
The Perdido Gators 16U Exposure Team consists of girls from area schools including Northview, Jay, Tate, West Florida Tech, Pensacola Christian, Gulf Breeze and Navarre.
Members of the Perdido Gators 16U Exposure Team are (front L-R) Sara Spears, Lauren Brennan, Kristin Gunter, & Michaela Stewart, (back) Callan Taylor, Sydney Ezelle, Ali Cutaio, Mallory Ryan and Angel LathanC oaches are Jeff Cutaio, Greg Spears, Eddie Ryan and Tracy Ezell. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Extreme Sports: Local Athlete Competes In Spartan Race
November 14, 2012
Most athletes welcome a good challenge, but sometimes hardcore athletes want to go a little more extreme.
Jay High School junior Eddie Agrait recently competed in the Gulf Coast Spartan Sprint Race in Perkinston, Mississippi. Considered one of the toughest of all organized obstacle race courses, Agrait finished in the top one percent of competitors for his age and gender. Beating over 2,300 other athletes it was a learning experience for him.
“The first Spartan race helped me learn how to train to compete in these kinds of races. I wanted to do more than a race. I wanted to do something that would test my strength and speed,” Agrait said after the event.
Spartan Races are coordinated by parent company Peak Races throughout the U.S. other countries. Spartan Races are designed by the military. Participants confront obstacles ranging from extreme to absurd that gain their inspiration from different sources such as Navy Seal training and American Gladiators. ESPN describes the Spartan Race as “a true test of will”.
Agrait hopes to compete in future Spartan Races throughout the country and develop his overall athletic skills in strength, power, speed, and endurance.
NWE Football Players, Cheerleaders Celebrate Season
November 14, 2012
The Northwest Escambia football teams and cheerleaders were recently honored at their annual banquet.
The 9-10 year olds NWE Mites team (pictured bottom) will travel to Bellview Saturday to play East Pensacola in round one of the playoffs.
Pictured top: The 2012 NWE football players and cheerleaders with their trophies. Pictured below: The NWE Mini Mites team (front, L-R) Jace Gifford, Kaden Dove, Jacob Lee, (back) Aiden Broadhead, Luke Bridges, Tanner Boone, Jaxon Singleton, AJ Hasty and Travis Nelson. Mini Mites not pictured: John Michael Ward, Cole Horning, Layden Grant and Josh Burkett. Pictured bottom: Members of the NWE Mites are (front, L-R) Jacob Findley, Josh Wilson, Kenaundre Richardson, Dillon Grant, Trent Kite, Michael Merchant, Trent Peebles, Ben Wilson, Cody Edwards, (second row) Tripp Gipson, Tyler Kite, Wyatt Windham, Josh Merchant, Jayson Helton, Jason Fayard, Adam Aliff, Ian Gifford, Johnny Windham, (back) Assistant Coach Danny Fuller, Assistant Coach Ronnie Merchant, and Head Coach Josh Edwards. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
HS Football: Final District Standings, Playoff Pairings
November 12, 2012
Here is a look at the final district standings for the 2012 high school football season and schedules for the first round of the playoffs.
Cross Country: Jay Lady Royals Headed To State, Boys Place 12th
November 11, 2012
The Jay Lady Royals cross country team is state bound after a number four showing at the Region 1-1A meet Saturday in Tallahassee.
The Royals were the only public school from the regional that advanced to state with a 4th out of 13 team finish. Two Jay runners also advanced not only as part of the team, but also as individuals. Sophomore Jessica Thornton placed 5th overall with a time of 20:28. Eighth grader Jorja Agrait placed 13th overall with a time of 21:10.
The Jay boys team did not fair as well overall, finishing 12th out of 15 teams. but improving their 1A District 1 standings to 2nd behind PCA. Sophomore Micah Kemp was the lead runner for Jay as he advances to the State meet for the Royals. Kemp finished 13th overall with a time of 17:26 for his fourth trip to state.
The state finals will be held next Saturday, November 17 at the Apalachee State Park in Tallahassee.
GIRLS RESULTS
Including Jay, Pensacola Christian, Central
5 — Thornton, Jessica, Jay 20:29.0
9 — Cochran, Lauren, Pensacola Christian 20:58.2
13 — Agrait, Jorja, Jay 21:10.4
23 — Jacobs, Sarah, Pensacola Christian 22:00.0
25 — Brown, Savannah, Jay 22:14.4
35 — Thornton, Jenna, Jay 22:53.7
38 — Smith, Cecilia, Central 23:09.52
41 — Henderson, Megan, Pensacola Christian 23:15.5
46 — Bradley, Brandi, Central (Milton) 23:36.1
48 — Gilliard, Camryn, Central (Milton) 23:43.2
59 — Mitchem, Alexis, Jay 25:02.8
60 — Gagnon, Mikayla, Pensacola Christian 25:05.6
61 — Weekes, Kendra, Jay 25:07.2
67 — Smith, Monica, Pensacola Christian 25:36.2
69 — Hopkins, Beth, Central (Milton) 25:55.5
70 — Waters, Erica, Central (Milton) 25:56.6
71 — Free, Danielle, Jay 26:00.3
73 — Fuller, Kennedy, Central (Milton) 26:08.6
75 — Brock, Ann, Pensacola Christian 26:31.1
77 — Barnhart, Esther, Pensacola Christian 26:47.7
78 — Morrow, Allaina, Central (Milton) 26:50.3
BOYS RESULTS
Including Jay, Pensacola Christian, Central
6 — Balentine, Joshua, Pensacola Christian 17:06.7
8 — Carlson, Jeremy, Pensacola Christian 17:18.0
13 — Kemp, Micah, Jay 17:26.5
17 — Jekel, Justin, Pensacola Christian 17:36.5
28 — Johnson, Kody, Pensacola Christian 18:29.4
35 — Posey, Daniel, Pensacola Christian 18:54.2
43 — Peterson, Christop, Pensacola Christian 19:05.6
52 — Fuller, Kyle, Central (Milton) 19:33.7
53 — Wolfe, Cody, Jay 19:34.4
60 — Foley, Mark, Jay 20:04.4
82 — Givens, Morgan, Central (Milton) 21:17.5
89 — Price, Garrett, Central (Milton) 21:53.4
95 — Belanger, Ervin, Jay 22:55.4
101 — Gonzalez, Austin, Jay 24:12.8
103 — Peirce, Garrett, Central (Milton) 24:58.2
104 — Harris, Cole, Central (Milton) 24:59.7
105 — Goodson, Noah, Jay 28:39.5