High School Baseball Scoreboard
February 4, 2026
Here are Tuesday night preseason high school baseball scores:
Fort Walton Beach 8, Northview 4
The Fort Walton Beach Vikings defeated the Northview Chiefs 8–4 in Crestview.
Jack Boutwell opened on the mound for the Chiefs, giving up five hits and six runs (two earned) in one and two-thirds innings while striking out one and walking three.
Jackson Bridges, Taylor Curtis, Dane King, Jase Portwood, and Grayden Sheffield each had one hit for Northview. Grayson Burns and Sheffield each had an RBI for NHS.
West Florida 6, Tate 1
The West Florida Jaguars downed the Tate Aggies 6–1.
Bryton McLellan opened for Tate on the mound, giving up six hits and six runs (one earned) in two innings, striking out three while walking one. Logan Kimmons went three in relief, surrendering one hit and no runs as he struck out seven and walked one.
At the plate for the Aggies, Cal Foxworth went 1-for-1 with a sacrifice fly for an RBI. Nathan Connors, Griffin Cook, and Kaden Posta each added a hit for Tate.
On Thursday, the Tate Aggies will take on the Catholic Crusaders at 4:00 p.m. at West Florida.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Postseason Ends For Tate And Northview Girls Basketball
February 3, 2026
Postseason hopes came to an end on Monday night for both the Tate and Northview girls basketball teams with district tournament losses.
In 6A District 1, No. 2 Niceville defeated the No. 7 Tate Lady Aggies 74-14. Up next, No. 1 Navarre will play No. 4 Crestview, and Niceville will take on No. 3 Milton.
In Rural Class District 1, No. 3 Laurel Hill beat No. 6 Northview 78-15 in Bratt. On Wednesday, No. 1 Jay will take on No. 5 Baker, and Laurel Hill advances to play No. 2 Paxton.
Pictured: Northview traveled to Tate earlier this season, with Tate winnin 56-20. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Lady Aggies Prepare For Upcoming Softball Season (With Rosters)
February 2, 2026
Tate Lady Aggies Softball held a welcome dinner recently at CrossFaith Church in Molino.
Preseason play for the Lady Aggies begins next week.
Team members are:
VARSITY
Jordyn Banks
Kayleigh Burt
Gracyn Campbell
Aubree Gorum
Kaylie Mitchell
Sarah Mitchell
Brelynn Morris
Carmen Morris
Emorie Nelson
Mykamia Padgett
Kierstyn Phillips
Taylor Robinson
Madison Smillie
Ke’Anna Smith
Peyton Wilson
JUNIOR VARSITY
Berkley Anderson
Mikala Foster
Khloe Gibson
Novalee Hudgens
Tessa Kendrick
Faith Middleton
McKynleigh Montano
Bailey Parden
Melanie Ramirez
Kaylyn Relstab
Alaina Ritchey
Aubrie Romero
Kaitlyn Stefanko
Northview Lady Chiefs Softball Announces Rosters For The Upcoming Season
February 1, 2026
Northview Lady Chiefs Softball has announced its varsity and junior varsity rosters for the upcoming season.
They are:
Varsity
- Addyson Bolen
- Riley Brooks
- Bailey Burkette
- Amanda Fernandez
- Aubrey Hadley
- Kylee Langham
- Mikayla McAnally
- Day Randolph
- Avery Stuckey
- Peyton Womack
- Brooklyn Allen (V/JV)
- Presley Davey (V/JV)
- Kiley Webb (V/JV)
Junior Varsity
- Brooklyn Allen
- Alexa Beasley
- Brooklyn Bowen
- Presley Davey
- Sophia Ikner
- Katie Jones
- Natalie Morales
- Chloe Satterwhite
- Braylan Tuner
- Kiley Webb
- Kinley White
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Ice Flyers Bounce Back To Beat Marksmen (With Gallery)
February 1, 2026
The Ice Flyers bounced back in spectacular fashion on Saturday night, defeating the Fayetteville Marksmen 4-3 in front of a roaring crowd of 7,090 at the Hangar for Mardi Gras Night.
The Marksmen struck first when former Ice Flyer Sam Dabrowski opened the scoring. Captain Ethan Price responded midway through the first period, tying the game 1-1 heading into the first intermission. Marcus Fechko gave Fayetteville the lead with the lone goal of the second period, putting the Ice Flyers in a 2-1 hole entering the final frame.
The third period belonged to Pensacola. Mike Moran, Zack Bross, and Tim Faulkner each found the back of the net, propelling the Ice Flyers to a 4-2 lead. Trey Fechko brought the Marksmen within one at 4-3, but the Ice Flyers held strong to secure the victory and avenge Friday night’s loss.
The Ice Flyers return to action next week for Adult Jersey Giveaway Night.
Northview Baseball: Gold Beats The Garnet (With Gallery)
January 31, 2026
The Gold team beat the Garnet 10-3 on a cold Friday night during a Northview Chiefs intrasquad baseball game in Bratt.
The game gave the Chiefs a chance to sharpen their skills before preseason play begins next week.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
80’s Night: Ice Flyers Fall 8-6 To Fayetteville
January 31, 2026
The Ice Flyers hosted the Fayetteville Marksmen on Friday night for 80’s Night, but despite a thrilling comeback attempt, fell short in a high-scoring affair, losing 8-6 to the visiting Marksmen.
The game got off to a fiery start with former Ice Flyer Sam Dabrowski and Samson Mouland dropping the gloves, energizing the crowd at the Hangar. Fayetteville wasted no time getting on the board, with Trey Fechko scoring early. Marcus Fechko extended the Marksmen’s lead to 2-0 at the 9-minute mark. Tyler Burnie cut the deficit to one for the Ice Flyers, but Marcus Fechko notched his second of the night, giving Fayetteville a 3-1 lead heading into the first intermission.
The Ice Flyers came out firing in the second period, with Captain Ethan Price scoring just seconds in. Ryan Leith answered back for Fayetteville, but the remainder of the frame belonged to Pensacola. Sam Rhodes tallied two goals, Tyrone Bronte found the back of the net, and Captain Price closed out the period with his second of the night, giving the Ice Flyers a 6-4 lead heading into the final frame.
Despite their comeback, the Marksmen seized control in the third period. Matt Wiesner scored twice, while Shane Murphy and Sam Dabrowski each added goals, propelling Fayetteville to an 8-6 victory.
The Ice Flyers are back in action Saturday night for Mardi Gras Night.
FHSAA Merges Rural Class With Class 1A For Football
January 30, 2026
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors voted in emergency session on Thursday to combine Rural Class and Class 1A into a single classification for two years, beginning with the upcoming season.
FHSAA policy requires at least 24 schools for there to be a rural classification. With only 16 schools meeting the criteria, the board voted to merge the classifications to ensure a consistent competitive structure.
FHSAA Executive Director Craig Damon called the emergency meeting after after many rural schools moved to the Sunshine State Athletic Association (SSAA).
“The rural schools that want to be part of the state series can now do so,” said FHSAA Executive Director Craig Damon.
The Board also voted to allow the creation of an independent league under FHSAA authority, giving independent schools the option to participate with the potential for postseason play.
The FHSAA will provide updated classification details to schools in the coming weeks.
In the Northwest Florida area, Northview, Jay, Baker, Blountstown, Central, Chipley were in the Rural Class for football. There are no Northwest Florida schools in 1A football.
According to the SSAA website, the only members school in Escambia or Santa Rosa counties is Lighthouse Private Christian Academy in Gulf Breeze.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs lost to the Jay Royals 28-20 on October 10, 2025. Both teams were in the Rural Class. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle Volleyball Takes Two From Bellview
January 27, 2026
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles varsity and JV teams defeated the Bellview Middle School Warriors Monday night, at Bellview.
Up next, Ernest Ward will host Bailey Middle School on Thursday before traveling to Warrington on February 2 and Beulah Academy of Science on February 5.
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All Escambia County, Alabama, High Schools Now In 3A Football Classification
January 24, 2026
Every high school in Escambia County, Alabama, will be in the same classification beginning with the 2026 season for fall sports.
The Alabama High School Athletic Association on Friday gave final approval to new classifications, including splitting public and private schools into different classes. Public schools will be Class 1A to 6A, and private schools will be two additional classifications, with the public and private schools playing for separate state championships.
Every public high school in Escambia County, Alabama, will be in Class 3A, with Escambia County High School (Atmore) moving down to 3A**,** as did W.S. Neal, joining Flomaton and T.R. Miller.
Class 3A Region 1 Football
- Escambia County High School
- Excel High School
- Flomaton High School
- Jackson High School
- Opp High School
- T.R. Miller High School
- Wilcox Central High School
- W.S. Neal High School
Class 3A Area 1 Volleyball
- Escambia County High School
- Flomaton High School
- T.R. Miller High School
- W.S. Neal High School
Class 3A Section 1 Cross Country
- Beulah High School
- Bibb County High School
- Booker T. Washington High School, Tuskegee
- Excel High School
- Flomaton High School
- Geneva High School
- Hale County High School
- Jackson High School
- LAMP High School
- Opp High School
- Tallassee High School
- T.R. Miller High School
- Wicksburg High School
- W.S. Neal High School
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