Northview Falls To Gulf Breeze
October 1, 2011
The first home game of the season was a tough one for the Northview Chiefs Friday night in Brat as tje 1A Chiefs lost to the 5A Gulf Breeze Dolphins 49-14.
“Obviously we didn’t get it done in most areas tonight,” Northview head coach Sid Wheatley said after the loss to the Dolphins. “We didn’t have an answer for their offense — really they just hit us with big plays.”
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
Gulf Breeze took an early 7-0 lead with a 12-yard pass with 8:39 on the clock in the first quarter. With 2:55 in the first, Montaio Mitchell scored on a 2-yard run for the Chiefs, and Kevin Vaughan sailed the pigskin through the uprights to tie it up at 7-7.
Early in the second, quarterback Brandon Sheets was into the end zone from 40 yards out for the Chiefs. But the officials ruled he fumbled the ball to the Dolphins as he went down (pictured bottom of page). To add insult to injury, the Dolphin’s next drive ended with another score and a 14-7 Gulf Breeze lead.
Gulf Breeze scored again in the second quarter a couple of plays after a Northview fumble on second and goal at the 2-yard line. Northview answered in the third with a 5-yard run from Mitchell and another good kick from Vaughan. Gulf Breeze scored again twice in the fourth quarter.
“Offensively early in the game I thought we did some really good things,” Wheatley said. “If we had gotten the ball down in here deep early, it may have changed the whole complexion of the game and kept us right in it.”
Northview’s hopes for another trip to the state playoffs are still alive. The Chiefs (2-2) will be on the road down Highway 4 to play Jay (2-3) next Friday night in the first district contest of the year for either team.
“We will just have to bounce back,” Wheatley said the District 1-1A game. “If we want to get where we want to go, we’ve got to start with this district game. We’ve got to have a win: we’ve got to get better, a lot better next week.”
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
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Pine Forest Pounds Tate
October 1, 2011
The Pine Forest Eagles pounded the Tate Aggies 63-0 Friday night at Pete Gindl Stadium in Cantonment.
Pine Forest was ahead 35-0 by the end of the first quarter and up 56-0 at the half. Tate’s downward spiral began early — the Aggies fumbled the opening snap, with the Eagles recovering at Tate’s 12. After one more play, the Eagles were up 7-0.
The winless Tate Aggies will travel to Milton next Friday night for another 1-6A matchup.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Photos by Gary Carnley for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Beats The Baker Gators (With Photo Gallery)
September 28, 2011
The Ernest Ward ’s Eagles defeated the Baker School Gators Tuesday evening in middle school football action in Walnut Hill.
The Eagles held a 16-0 lead at the half, expanding their lead to 24-0 with 6:29 to go in the third with a touchdown run from Warren Suggs and a successful two point conversion from Jacob Dunsford.
The Gators scored with 2:30 to go in the game for the 24-8 final.
Ernest Ward (2-2) will travel for a 6 p.m. game on Tuesday, October 4 at Excel, Alabama.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured: Ernest Ward Middle beat Baker Tuesday night in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Football Teams Honor Fallen Marine LCpl Travis Nelson
September 28, 2011
Several North Escambia football teams are honoring the memory of fallen Marine LCpl Travis Nelson for the remainder of the season.
The Northview High, Ernest Ward Middle and Northwest Escambia football teams will wear his initials “TN” on the helmets of each player. The football-shaped initial stickers were donated by Ronnie Cloud of the Alabama Wing House in Atmore.
LCpl. Nelson, who grew up in Bratt, was killed in action August 18 in Afghanistan, five weeks after being deployed as an infantry rifleman. His parents, Beckie and Scott Nelson, reside in Bratt. Their daughter is a cheerleader at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Pictured top: Ernest Ward Middle School players wore the initials “TN” on their helmets Tuesday night to honor fallen Marine LCpl Travis Nelson. Northview High and Northwest Escambia players will also wear the initials. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Northview Sweeps Two From Laurel Hill
September 28, 2011
Northview beat Laurel Hill twice Tuesday in high school volleyball action in Bratt.
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Northview won the first game 25-23, 25-22, 25-16.
In the first game, junior Misty Doran had two aces and two kills for the Lady Chiefs, while Lily Townson added two kills and a half dozen assists. Junor Morgan Payne had three aces, two kills and an assist for Northview, and Shelley Mothershed posted four aces and three assists.
In the second game, Northview beat Laurel Hill in three, 25-9, 25-14 25-14.
Senior Josie Doucette had two aces, two kills and a dig for Northview, as Misty Doran had three aces and two kills. Shelley Mothershed, junior, added five aces, four kills and four assists, while Morgan Payne had three aces, seven kills and three assists.
Northview’s varsity (3-9, 3-3) will host Baldwin County High School at 6 p.m. Thursday. Play will begin with the junior varsity at 5 p.m.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Prep Cross Country Results: Northview, Ernest Ward, Tate, Jay (With Photo Gallery)
September 28, 2011
Several North Escambia area schools took part in a cross country meet hosted at the Jay City Park by Jay High School Tuesday afternoon.
For a submitted photo gallery from the meet, click here.
Results were as follows:
GIRLS TEAM RESULTS
1. Jay High
2. Pensacola Christian
3. Northview High
4 .Central High
5 .Ernest Ward Middle
Top Jay girls: Jessica Thornton, Jorja Agrait, Allison Blair, Jenna Thornton, Savannah Hawkins
Top Northview girls: Georgia Goetter, Lakelynn Parker, Zacarra Davis, Jazzlyn Franklin, Ashley Joiner
Top Ernest Ward girls: Natalie Goetter, Bethany Reynolds, Moriah McGahan, Victoria Amerson, Jessica Barrows
BOYS TEAM RESULTS
1. Pensacola Christian
2. Tate High
3. Central High
4. Northview High
Top Northview boys: Isaac McGahan, Joseph Baldwin, Dakota Craft, Joshua Borielli, Jacob Baldwin
Top Ernest Ward boys: Gavin Coon, Zach Calloway, Jared Townley, Logan Calloway
Top Jay boys: Micah Kemp (overall winner), Casey Zylstra , Cody Wolfe
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Double OT Revenge: Northview’s JV Beats Atmore’s Blue Devils
September 27, 2011
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs got a little revenge Monday night in a double overtime win over the Escambia County (Atmore) Blue Devils, 18-12.
A couple of weeks ago, Escambia County beat the Chiefs 8-0 in Atmore. But Monday night’s intense game in Bratt had a happier ending for Northview.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Blue Devils and the Chiefs were tied 0-0 just seconds before halftime when the Chiefs’ Jeffrey Taylor was in on a short touchdown run. Sophomore Brannon Freeman came up short on a two point conversion, and Northview carried a 6-0 lead into the half.
Escambia County tied the game with a touchdown and missed two point pass attempt with 3:55 to go in the third.
The Blue Devils came within inches of a win as time wound down in the fourth, but a series of penalties and a tough goal line stand by the Chiefs held ECHS out of the end zone for a 6-6 tie at the end of the fourth.
A quick coaches’ agreement, and the game headed into overtime — each team getting four downs from the 10. After the first overtime period, the game was tied 12-12.
First up in the second OT, the Blue Devils were pushed backwards all the way to the 21 by Northview’s defensive line. On third down and 21 to go for Escambia County, a Blue Devils pass was intercepted by Northview freshman Keondre Lett.
On third and four, the Chiefs sealed the 18-12 win with a Daulton Tullis touchdown.
The JV Chiefs, now 3-1, with play the fifth and final game of their season October 13 at home against West Florida High School.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured top: Daulton Tullis passes for the Chiefs Monday night against Escambia County High School in Bratt. Pictured top inset: Freshman Keondre Lett gains yardage for the Chiefs. Pictured bottom inset: Northview Coach Ty Wise reacts to a strong NHS defensive play, while Coach Sid Wheatley calls fourth down for the Blue Devils. Pictured bottom: Northview’s Hunter Sherouse prepares to block for Keondre Lett. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
District Football Standings
September 26, 2011
Four weeks into the high school football season, there have not yet been any district games in District 1-1A, while District 1-6A teams have paired off.
In District 1-1A, week five will also not have any district games. Each team has one non-district loss, except for Jay with three.
In District 1-6A, Pace, Pensacola and Escambia all have one district win, while Pine Forest, Milton and Tate each have one district loss. Washington has not yet played a district game.
All of the teams will be in district action Friday night, with the exception of PHS with an open date.
Pictured: Escambia defeats Tate (top), Northview slams South Walton (inset), and Flomaton beat Jay (bottom of page). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Video: Northview Chiefs Beat South Walton Seahawks
September 25, 2011
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison for NorthEscambia.com from Northview’s win Friday night over South Walton.
For game details and a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Northview Chiefs Scalp The South Walton Seahawks
September 24, 2011
The Northview Chiefs picked up a huge 47-8 win Friday night as they destroyed South Walton on the road in Santa Rosa Beach.
The Chief had nearly 600 yards total offense Friday night, with over 500 yards on the ground.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Northview opened the first quarter with a 70 yard touchdown run from Brandon Sheets. With a good kick, the Chiefs were up 7-0 with 10:56 to go in the first.
Running back La’Mikal Kyles was in with a 40-yard touchdown reception with 7:47 to go in the first, and the Chiefs were up 14-0 over the Seahawks. At the end of the first, the Chiefs were up 20-0 after a 2-yard touchdown dash from Mitchell and a blocked kick with 2:46 on the clock.
Early in the second quarter, Montaio Mitchell added another half dozen for the Chiefs with a 75-yard touchdown run, 27-0. With 3:13 remaining in the half, Kyles added a 60-yard touchdown, 34-0 Chiefs.
Northview jumped out to 41-0 with a 63-yard run from fullback Roderick Woods with 7:38 in the third. The Chiefs’ domination expanded to 47-0 with a 24-yard run from Sheets with 1:31 to go in the third.
The Seahawks, managed to put eight on the board in the fourth, as the Chiefs picked up a big 47-8 win on the road in South Walton.
Northview (2-1, 0-0) will finally play at home in Bratt next Friday night with the Chiefs’ first home game of the season seeing the Gulf Breeze Dolphins headed to the country.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs defeated South Walton Friday night in Santa Rosa Beach. NorthEscambia.com photos by Heather Leonard, click to enlarge.
