Northview Beats Baker To Claim District Championship (With Photo Gallery)
November 5, 2011
The Northview Chiefs won the District 1-1A championship Friday night, knocking off the Baker Gators 34-0.
“It was awesome tonight; they really came ready to play,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said. “The first quarter was kind of a defensive struggle back and forth, and then we really go rolling.”
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Northview Chiefs took an early lead with 10:51 to go in the first on a 70-yard touchdown run from LaMikal Kyles and a good kick from Kevin Vaughan. Then, with 8:46 in the first, Montaio Mitchell was in on a 56-yard run to to increase Northview’s advantage to 14-0.
LaMikal Banks intercepted a Baker pass at their 10 and raced down to the five to setup a Mitchell touchdown and a 21-0 lead. But the Chiefs were to add to the scoreboard once more in the half; this time on a 10-yard run on a quarterback keeper from senior Brandon Sheets to make it 28-0.
In the third quarter, Austin Albritton scored on a 10-yard pass from Sheets. With a missed kick, that ended the night’s scoring at 34-0.
The Northview Chiefs (6-2, 3-0) will travel south next Thursday night to take on the West Florida Jaguars.
Then it’s time for round one of the state playoffs with Northview set to play at home in Bratt.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
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Tate Ends Season With Close Loss To Washington (With Photo Gallery)
November 5, 2011
Tate finished out their 2011 season on a losing note, but not without giving it their all against the Washington Wildcats Friday night. In the end, the Wildcats beat the Aggies 40-32 in Pensacola.
Tate’s first score of the night came on a 29-yard field goal from Hagen Mancuson with 4:55 in the first quarter. Steven Fortner added a touchdown on 9-yard run in the second, followed by a good kick by Mancuso.
The third saw Tate score twice — Tanner Robinson on a 5-yard pass from Jalen Cunningham and Calieb Norris on a 66-yard pass from David Moorhead.
Tate also scored in the fourth quarter with a 45-yard TD run from Lavantai Samuel.
The Aggies finished the season at 0-10.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured: The Washington Wildcats defeated the Tate Aggies Friday night 40-32. MorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Carnley, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Gets Big Playoff Win Over Billingsley
November 5, 2011
Flomaton’s Ryheem Dixon had five touchdowns Friday night as No. 6 Flomaton easily beat Billingsley 53-16 in round one of the Alabama 2A playoffs.
Dixon had a 24-yard touchdown pass to Hunter Bonds, a 6-yard touchdown run, a 36-yard touchdown pass to Neiko Robinson, a 70-yard touchdown pass to Robinson and returned a kickoff 85 yards for a TD.
Dustin Postlewait added a 2-yard touchdown run and a 64-yard interception run return by Robinson.
Flomaton (10-1) will visit Goshen in the second round of playoffs at 7:00 next Friday night.
Submitted photos by Kenny Shivers for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Prep Football District Standings
October 31, 2011
Winners and losers are emerging as week 10 of play rolls around for Florida schools. For many teams, Friday night will be the last under the lights this season.
At 2-0, Northview sits alone at the top of District 1-1A, with Baker and Freeport tied for second at 1-1 in the district. Baker comes to Bratt for Northview’s homecoming Friday night. A Northview wins seals the deal on the District championship. But if Baker should beat Northview, there would be a three-way tie with Freeport, if Freeport defeats Jay. The Jay Royals are totally out of the district championship hunt.
In District 1-5A, West Florida is at the top, despite a perfect season coming to an end with a 41-20 loss last Friday night to Arnold. District play is over for the Jags at 4-1. Arnold is (3-1) as is Gulf Breeze. There will be a three way tie for the district if Arnold and Gulf Breeze should both win Friday night, setting up a three-team tiebreaker.
Pensacola High is on top of District 1-6A. North Escambia’s team, the Tate Aggies (0-5 in the district), will battle it out for Washington (1-4 in the district) Friday night to avoid being at the bottom of the 2011 district rankings.
Northview Chiefs Sting Vernon’s Yellow Jackets
October 29, 2011
The Northview Chiefs picked up a win on the road Friday night over Vernon, 47-6.
Senior Brandon Sheets had 101 yards passing for two touchdowns while running for two more touchdowns for the Chiefs, while Junior Roderick Woods had 73-yards and a touchdown.
The Chiefs took the lead with 8:07 to go in the first quarter with a Brandon Sheets touchdown. With a good kick from Kevin Vaughan, Northview was up 7-0 over the Yellow Jackets. Then, with 5:24 in the first, Austin Albritton returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown, 13-0 Chiefs.
The Chiefs were not done yet with the first, quarter with Sheets in from 30-yards out with 1:55 to go. With a good two point conversion, Northview was up 21-0.
Early in the second quarter, Roderick Woods had a 25-yard touchdown to up the Chiefs’ advantage to 28-0. Northview stung the Yellow Jackets again with 7:-8 to go in the half on a 50-yard pass from Sheets to LaMikal Kyles, 35-0.
The Yellow Jackets’ last drive of the half was cut short with a Chiefs interception by junior Trey Johnson. Headed into the lockers at the half, NHS held a strong 35-0 lead.
Woods scored his second TD of the night with 10:40 remaining in the third. With a missed extra point, Northview’s advantage explanded to 41-0.
With 2:41 remaining in the game, Vernon (3-5) managed their only TD, 41-6. Northview sealed their win with a Jammie Gafford touchdown late in the fourth, 47-6.
Next Friday night will be big for the Northview(5-2, 2-0). It’s homecoming for the Chiefs, and it’s a chance to seal a district championship as they take on the Baker Gators in Bratt.
If the Chiefs knock off Baker, Northview takes the district and Freeport takes the No. 2 spot. But if Baker should beat Northview, there would be a three-way tie with Freeport, if Freeport defeats Jay. The Jay Royals are totally out of the district championship hunt.
For more submitted photos from the game, click here.
Pictured top: The Northview Chiefs celebrate Friday night in Vernon after defeating the Yellow Jackets 47-6. Pictured inset: Northview’s varsity cheerleaders, including Charleigh McPherson and Ariel Holland, led Chiefs fans in Vernon. Submitted photo by Wayne Holland for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Falls To Godby (With Photo Gallery)
October 29, 2011
The Tate Aggies were defeated by Tallahassee Godby in Cantonment 43-19 in a non-district game.
The Amos P. Godby High School Cougars went into Friday night’s game undefeated at 7-0, having outscored opponents by a 252-50 margin.
The Tate Aggies took the lead in the first quarter on a 8-yard touchdown pass from David Moorhead to LaVantai Samue, who had three touchdowns for the nightl. A missed kick, and Tate was up 6-0 with 6:11 to go in the first.
Tate’s other scores of the night came on a 7-yard runs from Samuel in the second and again in the third.
The Tate Aggies (0-8, 0-5) will be at Washington (1-7, 1-4) next Friday night at 7:30.
For more photos from the game, click here.
For highlights from Tate’s Senor Night, click here.
Pictured: Tate was defeated by Tallahassee Godby Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Carnley, click to enlarge.
FHSAA Suspends Pace Player For Fight During Tate Game
October 28, 2011
A Pace High School football player has been suspended for six games for his involvement in a what was determined to be a fight last Friday night in a game against the Tate Aggies.
The Florida High School Athletic Association handed down the automatic suspension for senior defensive tackle Troy Gaoa for the incident at Tate’s Pete Gindl Stadium in Cantonment. Pace High is expected to appeal the ruling.
Two other area players received the automatic six game suspension earlier this year following an alleged altercation. Both Jay and Baker high schools appealed, and both suspensions were reduced.
Pictured above: Action from Tate and Pace last Friday night in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Beats Excel
October 28, 2011
The Flomaton Hurricanes defeated the Excel Panthers Thursday night, 42-7. With the non-region win, the Canes finished their regular season at 9-1.
Neiko Robinson returned an interception 77 yards for a touchdown, plus scored on runs on 5 and 26 yard for the No. 7 Hurricanes. Dustin Postlewait had 117 yards rushing for Flomaton, along with touchdown runs of 19 and 12 yards. Quarterback Ryheem Dixon was close behind with 109 yards on a dozen carries and a 15-yard touchdown pass to Hunter Bonds.
Excel (3-7) had less than 120 yards total offense for the night.
Flomaton is No. 2 in 2A Region 1, behind No. 1 Leroy. As playoffs begin next Friday night, the Hurricanes will host Region 4’s number three team Billingsley.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge
Cross Country: Northview, Jay, Tate, EWMS, Miller And More
October 26, 2011
Over 140 runners took part in a cross country meet Tuesday afternoon at Northview High School, with T.R. Miller and Pensacola Christian Academy taking top honors.
Baker, Central, Ernest Ward, Jay, Northview, Pensacola Christian, Tate and T.R. Miller took part in the meet hosted by Northview High School.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
Results were as follows:
Fastest Boy — Dylan Scott – Baker (17:21)
Fastest Girl — Karisa Nelson – T.R. Miller (18:31)
Team Results –Girls
- 1st TR Miller 27 Points
- 2nd Jay 38 Points
- 3rd PCA 107 Points
- 4th Northview 133 Points
- 5th Baker 145 Points
- 6th Central 181 Points
Team Results — Boys
- 1st PCA 42 Points
- 2nd TR Miller 56 Points
- 3rd Tate 74 Points
- 4th Central 147 Points
- 5th Northview 258 Points
Northview High School
- Top Girls — Georgia Goetter, Lakelynn Parker, Zacarra Davis, Jazzlyn Franklin, Ashley Joiner
- Top Boys — Jarrett Parker, Dakota Craft, Jonathon Moretz, Jack Floyd, Joshua Borelli
- Top Girls — Jessica Thornton, Jorga Agrait, Allison, Savannah Brisn, Ally Settle
- Top Boys – Micah Kemp, Mark Foley
- Top Girls — Bethany Reynolds, Victoria Amerson, Jessica Barrows
- Top Boys — Zachary Calloway, Gavin Coon, Logan Calloway, Jared Townley
- Top Girls — Bethany Davis, Tina Blakely, Hannah Philips, Jessi Whaley
- Top Boys — Thomas Simons Jared Blakely, Daniel Keely, Devante Bonhann, Luke Barnhill
- Top Girls — Kennedy Fuller, Beth Smith, Brandi Bradley, Allaina Morrow, Courtney Rutherford
- Top Boys — Kyle Fuller, Nolan Frady, Keifer Boyett, Morgan Givens, Nick Pooley
- Top Girls — Lauren Cochran, Ann Brock, Katarina Zayas, Monica Smith, Grace Tegenkamp
- Top Boys — Kenneth Cochran, Jared Cirone, Richard Moses, Daniel Posey, Kobi Jekel
- Top Girls — Karisa Nelson, Allie Nelson, Katie Nelson, Amber Nelson, Breann Huff
- Top Boys — Rob Stokes, Andrew Pollite, Christian Carlson, Carter Frezell, Ryan Snowden
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Updated: Complete Results Williams Station Day 5K
October 25, 2011
The Williams Station Day 5K returned Saturday morning after a several year hiatus. Overall male winner was Isaac McGahan of Molino, and overall female winner was Lisa Miller.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Complete results were as follows:
First Female Overall -Lisa Miller 24:07
First Male Overall -Isaac McGahan 18:10
Age 10-14
Female
1st Bethany Reynolds 25:38
2nd Victoria Amerson 32:07
Male
1st Gavin Coon 25:35
2nd Adrian King 26:44
Age 15-19
Female
1st Ashley Joiner 26:39
2nd Charleigh McPherson 32:32
Male
1st Isaac McGahan 18:10
2nd Trey Lambert 31:34
Age 20-24
Male
1st William Lindsey 22:14
2nd Shane Hadley 23:43
Age 25-29
Female
1st Brittany Smith 28:00
Age 30-34
1st Lisa Miller 24:07
2nd Janice Yoder29:37
Male
1st Dean Miller 20:19
2nd Jason Miler 23:08
Age 35-39
1st Lynette Penner 32:09
2nd Judy King 35:41
Male
1st Eric Johnson 22:13
2nd Greg Babiak 25:36
Age 40-44
Female
1st Michelle Peebles 32:20
2nd Kim Chambless 32:21
Male
1st Ricky Hart 25:32
2nd Don Metzler 25:32
Age 45-49
Female
1st Mary McPherson 38:25
Age 50-54
Female
1st Dale Ash 38:01
Male
1st Alan Ash 25:03
Age 55-59
Female
1st Debra Parker
Age 60-64
Male
1st Bert Rice 22:54
Age 70 +
Male
1st Hugh Long
Pictured top: Winners in the Williams Station Day 5K Saturday in Atmore. Pictured inset: Overall male winner Isaac McGahan. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.