JV Chiefs Beat West Florida (With Photo Gallery)
September 2, 2011
The Northview High Junior Varsity Chiefs kicked off their 2011 season with a win Thursday over West Florida High School. The Chiefs beat the WFHS Jaguars 30-16 in Pensacola.
The JV Chiefs will travel north to Alabama next taking on Escambia County High School at 6:30 on Monday, September 12 in Atmore.
The remainder of their 2011 schedule is as follows: Sept 22 – at Baker – 6:30 pm; -Sept 26 – Atmore – 6:30 pm; Oct 13 – West Florida – 6:30 pm.
Pictured: The JV Northview Chiefs defeated West Florida High Thursday in Pensacola. Submitted photos by Chris Edwards for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Volleyball: NHS Takes On Catholic
August 31, 2011
Both the varsity and junior varsity Northview Chiefs came up short against Catholic in Tuesday volleyball action.
Varsity
Catholic defeated Central in a three game, non-district match, 14-25, 16-25, 16-25.
Misty Doran — Aces -1, Kills -2, Block-3, Digs -4
Lily Townson — Aces-1, Assists -1, Digs -1
Morgan Payne — Kills -1, Digs -5
Payton Hadley — Block -1, Assists -1, Digs -2
Junior Varsity
The Catholic High JV defeated Northview’s JV, 23-25, 22-25.
Danielle Steadham — Aces -2, Kills -3, Block -1, Digs -4
Harley Caraway — Aces -1, Assists-1
Tiffani Pritchett — Kills -1, Digs-1
Hannah Fiellin — Setter/Left Kills -1, Assists -4, Digs -1
Pictured: Junior varsity action between Northview and Catholic Thursday afternoon in Bratt. Submitted photos by Sharon Sansom for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
JV Football Season Begins Thursday For Northview Chiefs
August 31, 2011
The 2011 junior varsity football season begins Thursday for Northview High School traveling to Pensacola to take on West Florida High School.
Here is the 2011 schedule for the JV Chiefs:
- Sept 1. — at West Florida — 5 pm
- Sept 12 — at Atmore — 6:30 pm
- Sept 22 — at Baker — 6:30 pm
- Sept 26 — Atmore — 6:30 pm
- Oct 13 — West Florida — 6:30 pm
Pictured: Northview’s JV beats the Baker Gators last season in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Jay QB Suspended After Friday Night Altercation
August 30, 2011
An altercation during a Friday night football classic between Jay and Baker has led to the suspension of two players.
An altercation erupted during the game, resulting in the ejection of Jay quarterback Conner Weekes and Baker defender Billy Cotton. Game officials said punches were thrown during the altercation.
The Florida High School Athletic Association has suspended Weekes and Cotton for six games. Both schools are appealing the ruling.
Jay lost the game to Baker, 27-13.
Pictured above: WEAR 3’s camera caught the very end of an altercation at Friday night’s kickoff classic game between Baker and Jay. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
New Poll Ranks Northview No. 2 In Florida 1A Football
August 30, 2011
The Northview Chiefs are ranked No. 2 in Florida in Class 1A in a preseason football poll released Monday by the Associated Press.
Jefferson County is No. 1 in the poll with more points that Northview, although Northview actually received more first place votes from sportswriters across the state.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs are the No. 1 Class 1A football team in Florida, according to a poll released recently by the national sports website Maxpreps.com.
The Chiefs lost in the state semifinals last year, just one win away from the state championship game.
The Chiefs opened 2011 with a 26-17 preseason fall classic win over Bay High School last Friday night. Northview begins regular season play September 9 on the road at Marianna.
Click here for a photo gallery from last Friday night’s Northview defeat of Bay.
Pictured: Northview picks up a fall classic win last Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos. click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle Football Season Begins Thursday
August 29, 2011
The football season begins Thursday evening for Ernest Ward Middle School.
The Golden Eagles will play host to Perdido at 6 p.m. Thursday to open their seven game schedule. Ernest Ward Middle was undefeated last year. EWMS is the only public middle school in Escambia County, Florida, to offer football. As a result, all games are against Alabama schools.
The complete 2011 schedule is as follows:
- 9/1 — Perdido
- 9/6 — at Excel
- 9/13 — OPEN
- 9/20 — Uriah
- 9/27 — Escambia Academy
- 10/4 — at Uriah
- 10/11 — Excel
- 10/18 — at Escambia Academy
All games are at 6 p.m.
Pictured: Ernest Ward Middle School beats Escambia Academy last October to end their perfect 2010 season. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Video: Northview Beats Bay
August 28, 2011
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison for NorthEscambia.com from Northview’s win Friday night over Panama City Bay.
For game details, click here for the NorthEscambia.com story. For a photo gallery, click here.
(The video is also available in HD; change the setting at the bottom toolbar on the video.)
Northview Chiefs Stop Bay Tornadoes In Preseason Game (With Photo Gallery)
August 27, 2011
The Northview Chiefs beat Panama City Bay Friday night in Bratt, 26-17, in a preseason classic.
The Chiefs were first on the board in the first quarter with a 4-yard touchdown run from Kevin Vaughan. Vaughan sealed the deal with a good point after attempt, 7-0 Chiefs.
The Tornadoes answered with about three minutes in the half to tie it up at 7-7. Northview found the end zone again with about two minutes to go with a 49-yard pass from Brandon Sheets to Austin Albritton. Vaughan’s kick was off the uprights, making it 13-7 at the half.
Northview scored again in the fourth with a 4-yard run from Sheets and a missed kick and a 20-yard pass from Sheets to Albritton and good Vaughan kick with13 seconds to go.
Sheets was 4-of-6 in the air for 112 yards; Albritton was caught three of those passes for 83 yards. Overall, the Chiefs had almost 300 yards in total offense.
The No. 1 ranked Chiefs will sit out next Friday night with an open date before traveling to Marianna on September 9.
Click here for a photo gallery, including the game, cheerleaders, band and dance team.
NorthEscambia.com photos. click to enlarge.
Tate Falls To Pensacola High (With Photo Gallery)
August 27, 2011
The Tate Aggies lost their preseason classic 35-14 to Pensacola High.
The Tigers were on top 7-0 at the end of the first quarter in the two-quarter game. The Aggies scored in the second quarter on a 5-yard pass from David Moorhead to Caleb Norris. Hagen Mancuso’s point after attempt was successful. Tate scored again in the second on a 3-yard run from Moorhead and another good point after from Mancuso.
The Tate Aggies, coming off a 3-7 season last year, and Head Coach Ed Rigby will look for redemption in the first regular season game next Friday night at 7:30. The Aggies will take on Washington at home in Pete Gindl Stadium.
For a submitted photo gallery, click here.
Pictured above and below: Action from Tate versus Pine Forest Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Carnley, click to enlarge.
Northview High Fans Turn Out To Meet The Chiefs
August 26, 2011
Hundreds of people turned out Thursday night to meet the Chiefs at Northview High School.
They were introduced to the JV and varsity cheerleaders, the JV and varsity football team, the coach staff and a performance by the new NHS Dance Team.
Click here for a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event.
The Northview Chiefs will host a preseason classic Friday at 7 p.m. against Panama City Bay.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Hayley Dortch contributed to the gallery photos.