Northview Lady Chiefs Take Two From Baker
February 22, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs continued their winning ways Thursday night with a win over Baker.
The Lady Chiefs beat the Lady Gators on the road in Baker 10-3. With the win, the varsity improves to 3-o overall, 2-0 in the district.
In junior varsity action, the JV Lady Chiefs blanked Baker 12-0.
Northview will be on the road again Friday at Holmes County. The JV takes the mound at 4:00 and the first pitch the varsity will be at 6:00. Both teams will be at home Monday as the Lady Chiefs host the Lady Cougars of Escambia Academy of Canoe, Ala.
Pictured: The Northview Lady Chiefs celebrate a win Thursday night in Baker. Submitted photo by Wayne Holland for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Lady Canes Out Of 2A Title Hunt
February 20, 2013
The Flomaton Lady Hurricanes were defeated 70-36 Tuesday night in the 2A South girls regional at Dothan Civic Center.
Providence Christian (26-3) controlled the game from the beginning, running 14-0 to begin the second half, over Flomaton (24-3).
The game was delayed about 10 minutes in the fourth after the Lady Canes’ Dezeray Wesley dove for pass and laded face-first in the stands. She was place on a backboard and transported by ambulance to a Dothan hospital for evaluation. Further details on her condition were not available Tuesday night.
Flomaton was led by Hannah Fillmore with 18 points, while Wesley contributed 11 before her injury.
Providence Christian will play Elba Friday for the Regional 2A crown.
Pictured: The Flomaton Lady Hurricanes. Submitted file photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Excel Tops Northview In Chiefs’ Season Opener
February 19, 2013
The Northview Chiefs opened their 2013 varsity baseball season with a loss Monday.
The Chiefs lost to Excel 5-4 at W.S. Neal. Northview will be in action again Friday night at 6 p.m. against Opp at W.S. Neal. Northview will play their first home game of the season this Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. in Bratt as the Chiefs host Pensacola High.
Pictured: Northview takes on Excel Monday in East Brewton. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lady Chiefs Open Season With Win Over Pensacola Catholic
February 15, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs opened their season with a 11-1 win over Pensacola Catholic High School Thursday evening in Bratt.
The varsity and junior varsity Lady Chiefs will hit the road for their next three games — Friday, February 15 at Chipley; Thursday, February 21 at Baker; and Friday, February 22 at Holmes County. The next home game for the Northview Lady Chiefs will be Monday, February 25 as they host Escambia Academy in Bratt.
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Pictured top: The Northview Lady Chiefs beat Catholic 11-1 Thursday evening in Bratt. Pictured inset: Pitcher Misty Doran, a Wallace State Community College commitment, took the mound for the Chiefs. Pictured below. Angel Lathen for the Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate’s Lorenzo Long Signs With Wofford University
February 14, 2013
Tate High School all-star running back Lorenzo Long signed a scholarship last week to play for Wofford University in South Carolina. Long holds the Tate Aggie career record with 3,227 rushing yards. During his senior season, Long had 183 carries for 1,175 yards and 11 touchdowns. Pictured are Lorenzo Long (center) and his parents, Lara and Alandus Long; and (standing, L-R) Athletic Director David Venettozzi and Head Football Coach Ronnie Douglas. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Area Champ Flomaton Lady Canes Advance To Sub-Regionals
February 13, 2013
The Flomaton Lady Hurricanes have won their fourth consecutive Class 2A Area 1 Championship by beating Leroy 51-44.
Leading the Canes were Dezeray Wesley, with 15 points, 9 rebounds; Hannah Fillmore 14 points , 5 rebounds, 5 steals; Jocelyn Wiggins, 13 points, 10 rebounds; Aleiha Emmons with five points; and Mercedes Butler with 4 points and 7 rebounds.
The Flomaton Lady Hurricanes advance to the Sub-regionals at home Thursday night at 7:00 versus Zion Chapel.
Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FHSAA Approves New Age Limit Rule
February 11, 2013
The Florida High School Athletic Association Representative Assembly has adopted a proposal that will change the age limit for student athletes. The FHSAA voted to change the age restriction from 19 years and 9 months to 19 years.
Previously, the rule stated that a student may participate at the high school level until reaching the age limit of 19 years and 9 months old if the student had not exceeded their four-year limit of eligibility. The new limitation states that a “student who reaches the age of 19 on or after September 1st, and who has not exceeded his/her four-year limit of eligibility, may participate in interscholastic athletics during that school year”.
The amended bylaw will go into effect on July 1, 2014, for the 2014-15 school year, with 2013-14 serving as a notice period. Florida was the only state, before this week, to have an age limit that exceeded 19 years of age. Student athletes will still have the opportunity to appeal if there are extenuating circumstances.
Northview High School linebacker Roderick Woods aged out this past football season, hitting 19 years and 9 months in October. That left him sitting out the last three regular season games, plus the Chief’s entire state championship run. Under the new rule, Woods would not have been eligible for any games last season.
Proponents also said the rule will stop athletes who age out in their home state, such as Alabama, and transfer to Florida where they were eligible to play for another nine months.
Alabama Details Extended February Deer Season Map
February 10, 2013
A new region is proposed in southwest Alabama where deer season would be extended into February.
A map was released Saturday in Montgomery by Conservation Commissioner N. Gunter Guy Jr. detailing the area in which deer season would be extended from January 31 to February 10. The season would include a 10 day gun season closure in December, but would allow hunting during a late-season rut when deer are more active.
The proposed region includes 11 counties, including Escambia, Baldwin, Mobile and Monroe.
The extended season would apply only to hunters using guns; the bow hunting season would remain October 15 until February 10.
The plan must now be approved by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. February 2013 is not included in the plan; deer season ended January 31, 2013, in Southwest Alabama.
Northview, Jay Out Of District 2-1A Tourney
February 9, 2013
Both the Northview Chiefs and the Jay Royals saw their seasons come to an end Friday with losses in the District 2-1A Boys Basketball semifinal round in Jay.
Holmes County 77, Northview 63
Northview lost a hard fought battle with Holmes County, 77-63.
For Northview, it was a battle against the star of the Blue Devils team — 6-foot-10 Chris Walker, a University of Florida signee that has been ranked as the No. 10 overall prospect in the country. Robinson scored 42 on the night, just ahead of Northview junior guard Neino Robinson with 41 points.
The Blue Devils jumped out to a 18-8 lead at the end of one and held a 39-25 advantage at the half. By halftime, Robinson had scored 15 of the Chiefs’ 25 points. With about four minutes to go, a Chiefs free throw from Robinson tied it up 61-61, but Holmes County quickly recovered for the win.
Chipley 65, Jay 34
Also in Jay Friday night, Chipley took command early to beat the Jay Royals 65-34.
Bonifay and Chipley will play at 7 p.m. Saturday for the District 2-1A championship.
Pictured top and top inset: Northview lost to Holmes County Friday night in Jay. Pictured bottom inset: Jay was defeated by Chipley. Photos by WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Cheerleaders Take Second Best In The State
February 8, 2013
The Tate High School Varsity Cheerleaders took second best in the state during the recent FHSAA State Cheerleading Competition in Kissimmee.
After competing in the preliminary round against 14 teams, Tate advanced to final four before taking the title of state runner-up. This was highest finish in the five years of competing at the FHSAA state compeition. The team trained for the event since tryouts in April 2012and began working on the competition routine in September.
The Tate Varsity Cheerleaders are coached by Andrea Howey, who has been coaching the varsity program since 2009. Members of the varsity team are: Sarah Al-Qahtani, Sarah Baxter, Lauren Chavers, Kaylee Coots, Katie Cutting, Brooke Fowler, Ashley Gozalka, Corissa Hammer, DeAnna Jernigan, Kirstyn Johnson, Jordan McGowan, Lauren McKinnon, Shelby Miller, Maranda Milstead, Alie Phillips and Brooke Vincent.
Pictured: The Tate High School Varsity cheerleaders. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
