High School Basketball: Northview, Tate, Escambia Academy
January 12, 2010
(Updated) Here’s a look at Monday’s high school basketball action from around the area:
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W.S. Neal 52 Northview 39
The Northview Chiefs lost at home to W.S. Neal Monday, 52-39. The Chiefs will be at home against the Jay Royals on Tuesday afternoon.
Tate 52, Navarre 31
Courtney Brown had 17 for the Aggies in their 52-31 win over Navarre Monday. Meghan Briske had 17 rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Tate — Courtney Brown 17, Chelsea Hall 10, Cecilia Olsen 9, Kat Tucker 5, Marinna Cobbs 4, Ashley Thompson 4, Meghan Briske 2, Avery Cobb 1.
Tate 4 17 14 17-52 Navarre 7 9 11 4-31
Escambia Academy 56 Sparta Academy 43
Darron McGhee and Keaton Maher scored 14 points each to lead the Escambia Academy Cougars to a 56-43 win over Sparta Academy in Evergreen. Nate Smith added 10 for the Cougars. Escambia Academy will be at home in Canoe against Atmore Christian on Tuesday afternoon.
Escambia Academy – Michael Hippa 5, James White 7, Nate Smith 10, Keaton Maher 14, Darron McGhee 14, Brandon Goddard 6.
Escambia Academy 31 Sparta Academy 28 (JV)
Escambia Academy — Jordan Sasser 11, Paul Arnold 10, Blake Quimby 2, Jacob Dean 6, Garrett Kirk 2.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
W.S. Neal 24 Northview 19
The Lady Northview Chiefs lost at home to W.S. Neal Monday, 24-19. The Lady Chiefs will be at home against the Jay Royals on Tuesday afternoon.
Sparta Academy 65 Escambia Academy 53
Amber Huskey led the Cougars with 26 points in their 65-53 loss to Sparta Academy Tuesday afternoon in Evergreen. Jordan Jaye added 16 points for the Cougars. Escambia Academy’s Lady Cougars will play again Friday against Meadowview.
Escambia — Amber Huskey 26, Jordan Jaye 14, Taylor Helton 8, Lacie Flowers 3, Carlie Broughton 2
Escambia 10 16 10 17-53 Sparta 20 19 20 6-65
Ice Flyers Drop Lead and Game to Ice Bears
January 10, 2010
For the second time this year the Ice Bears topped the Ice Flyers 3-2 in overtime. Pensacola had an early lead but yielded the advantage and the contest. However, the overtime loss gave Pensacola a point in the standings, keeping the Ice Flyers in fourth place, one point ahead of the Ice Bears.
Pensacola continued their recent trend of scoring first, notching a goal at 1:47 in the first period. Mark Hinz tapped the puck in, assisted by Joey Hughes and Kevin Kozlowski. The Ice Bears came right back though, tying the game at 11:14. After multiple saves by Jamie Gilbert, Mike Bulawka ended the 25 second onslaught with a goal. Johnston and Furdero earned an assist in the process. The first horn sounded, and the players went to the dressing room tied at one.
It didn’t take long for the Ice Flyers to jump back on top: just nine seconds into the second period Chris Rebernik scored to make the tally 2-1. The goal would be the period’s only, as the other 19:51 ticked off with no score change.
Knoxville knew they had to score in the third period to stay alive. Vitek did just that at 10:16. Swider and former Ice Flyer Hustead picked up assists and the game was tied at 2. Both teams tried to pull ahead, but regulation ended with the game still tied.
Dan Melnyk took a pass from Pelkey a minute and 26 seconds into the overtime period. He shot and scored to give Knoxville the victory.
The Ice Flyers will take to the road next weekend before returning home on January 22. The 7:05 game against Mississippi will be a Boy Scout Night. Ice Flyers tickets are very affordable starting at just $10 for individuals, and as low as $8 for groups of ten or more. Individual tickets can be purchased online via ticketmaster.com, or in person at the Civic Center Box Office, located at 201 East Gregory Street in Pensacola.
Northview Falls To Baker, Jay Beats Ponce De Leon
January 9, 2010
The Northview Chiefs fell to Baker Friday in Bratt.
Baker 75 Northview 59
The Gators held 33-12 lead at the end of the first. Northview almost matched Baker point for point in the second, outscored them by six in the third and matched them evenly in the fourth, but the Gators were victorious 75-59.
Northview 12 15 16 16-59 Baker 33 16 10 16-75
Jay 53 Ponce De Leon 31
Jay beat Ponce De Leon in boy’s basketball action, 53-31. The Royals, paced by Hunter Boutwell with 19, are now 4-7, 2-4 in the district.
Jay — Hunter Boutwell 19, Luke Rowell 7, Dakota Ellis 3, Dakota Walker 3, Bugg Fischer 4, Conner Weekes 4, Steven Brabham 4, Tyler Prescott 9, Todd Laney 2.
Jay 18 14 4 17-53 Ponce De Leon 13 3 7 8-31
Alabama Football Wins National Championship, Beating Texas, 37-21
January 8, 2010
The No. 1 ranked Alabama football team beat No. 2 Texas in the BCS National Championship game, played in the Rose Bowl Thursday, 37-21, winning the 13th national title in school history and first since 1992. With the win, head coach Nick Saban becomes the fifth coach to bring a national championship to the Capstone.
“Our message to the team at halftime was that it’s a 60-minute game,” Saban said. “I’m proud of the way we hung in there and bounced back at the end of the game.”
The Crimson Tide defense ended any hopes of a Longhorns comeback when Eryk Anders forced a fumble out of the hands of Texas quarterback Garret Gilbert with 3:08 remaining in the game.
Alabama would force two more turnovers and score two touchdowns to seal the 2009 national championship.
After Texas jumped out to a 6-0 lead on a pair of field goals in the first quarter, the Crimson Tide took the lead when sophomore Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram scored on a two-yard rush, putting Alabama up 7-6 with 14:18 remaining in the second quarter.
Freshman Trent Richardson (pictured), a graduate of Escambia High School in Pensacola, joined in on the ground attack when he busted a 49-yard touchdown run at the 7:59 mark in the second quarter. The long touchdown run stretched Alabama’s lead to 14-7.
Senior Leigh Tiffin would extend the Tide’s lead further connecting on a 26-yard attempt. Two plays later Marcell Dareus intercepted Gilbert’s shovel pass and returned it 28 yards for an Alabama touchdown. The 10-point swing gave the Crimson Tide a 24-6 lead heading into the half.
With Texas’ offense scoring 11 unanswered points in the second half and pulling within 24-21, Anders swung into action, forcing a fumble at the three-yard line with Courntey Upshaw recovering for the Tide.
Ingram (pictured) capitlized on the turnover, scoring on a one-yard touchdown run three plays later, putting Alabama up 31-21.
Senior Javier Arenas came up with his second interception of the night with 1:55 remaining in the game. Richardson turned the turnover into points once again, scoring a touchdown on a two-yard run. Tiffin missed the extra point attempt, making the score 37-21.
With the win Alabama head coach Nick Saban becomes the first head coach in major college football history to win a national championship at two different schools, also winning the BCS national championship in 2003 at LSU.
Saban also becomes the second head coach to win two BCS national championships, joining Urban Meyer of Florida.
The victory in Pasadena comes 84 years after Alabama won its first national championship in the 1926 Rose Bowl game and makes this the fifth Alabama team to end their national championship campaign at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Alabama officials are tentatively planning a national championship celebration for Saturday, Jan. 16. More details will be available on RollTide.com in the coming days.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Girls Beat Baker
January 8, 2010
In girls basketball action Thursday, the Jay Royals beat the Baker Gators. The Lady Royals are now 7-5 on the season, 4-2 in the district.
Jay 44 Baker 41
Jay — Jennings 9, Hendricks 8, Mulford 7, Steadham 10, Calloway 10.
Jay 11 11 8 14-44 Baker 10 8 4 19-41
Lady Cougars Make State Top Ten
January 8, 2010
The Escambia Academy Lady Cougars are now ranked as one of the top ten Alabama Independent School Association basketball teams.
The Cougars are number nine in the latest poll from the Alabama Sports Writers Association.
“I am extremely proud of the girls’ hard work, dedication and committment to the team,” said Lady Cougars Head Coach Heath Gibson. “ Of course, our goal is to stay focused and to keep climbing in the polls.”
Team members include: Kristen Matthews, Lacie Flowers, KayLeigh Miller, Taylor Helton, Amber Huskey, Sydney McGhee, Rachel Fuller, Samantha Lee, Grayson Emmons, Allie Brooks, Paige Allen, Page Lancaster, Jordan Jaye, Carlie Broughton.
High School Basketball: Tate, Flomaton, Jay
January 6, 2010
Escambia Academy’s girls came out strong and never looked back against Monroe Academy on Tuesday. The varsity team beat Monroe 71-19, and the EA JV team was victorious 40-9.
BOYS — VARSITY
Escambia Charter 58 Jay 45
Jay lost a non-district game to Escambia Charter 58-45.
Jay — D. Walker 5, Luke Rowel 4, Hunter Boutwell 8, Fisher 10, Conner Weekes 1, Steven Brabham 6, Tyler Prescott 10, Todd Langley 1.
Jay 12 9 12 12-45
Flomaton 59 Mobile Christian 48
The Flomaton Hurricanes picked up a home win against Mobile Christian.
Flomaton — Alex Bradley 5, Austin Patterson 8, Ryheem Dixon 14, Tee Mitchell 15, Ta-Ta Ellis 17.
Flomaton 12 11 20 16-59 13 10 8 17-48
Tate 77 Pine Forest 74
The Tate Aggies slipped past the Eagles of Pine Forest 77-74.
Tate — Jabrille Rasheed 1, Petey Jones 21, Spencer Tayhlor 1, Chris Walden 4, Tevin Brown 15, Dylan Anderson 16, Shamone Jones 13, Adam Stump 8, Whitmey Richardson 2.
Tate 12 17 18 30-77 Pine Forest 16 14 15 29-74
Escambia Academy 64 Pickens Academy 51
In recent boys basketball action, the Escambia Academy Cougars beat the Pickens Pirates, 64-51. The Cougars were led by Keaton Maher with 23 points and 15 rebounds.
Escambia Academy — Michael Hippa 12, James White 7, Nate Smith 4, Keaton Maher 23, Darron McGhee 7, Brandon Goddard 5, Tanner Kirk 6.
GIRLS — VARSITY
Pine Forest 65 Tate 40
Pine Forest handed a home loss to Tate in a district game. Chelsea Hall led scoring for the Aggies with 14.
Tate — Chelsea Hall 14, Meghan Briske 12, Courtney Brown 7, Marinna Cobbs 4, Avery Cobb 3.
Tate 5 4 18 13-40 Pine Forest 13 22 16 14-65
Escambia Academy 71 Monroe Academy 19
The Escambia Academy girls slammed Monroe Academy Tuesday. EA had a 24-0 lead at the end of the first, and held Monroe to just four points in the first half for a 42-4 lead headed into the third period. Amber Huskey had 15 points, and Jordan Jaye had 11. Every player on the EA roster had points on the board.
Escambia — Amber Huskey 15, Jordan Jaye 11, Lacie Flowers 8, KayLeigh Miller 8, Kristen Matthews 6, Rachel Fuller 6, Taylor Helton 4, Samantha Lee 4, Grayson Emmons 6, Lulu McGhee 2, Paige Allen 2, Page Lancaster 2.
Escambia 24 18 20 12-74 Monroe 0 4 9 6-19
Pickens Academy 50 Escambia Academy 41
In recent girls high school varsity basketball action Saturday, Pickens downed Escambia Academy 50-41. The Cougars were paced by Jordan Jaye with 12 and Amber Huskey with 10.
Escambia — Jordan Jaye 12, Amber Huskey 10, KayLeigh Miller 3, Taylor Helton 4, Carlie Broughton 4, Rachel Fuller 4.
Escambia 13 6 7 15-41 Pickens 13 6 7 15-41
GIRLS — JV
Escambia Academy 40 Monroe Academy 9
The JV Escambia Academy Cougars beat Monroe Academy 40-9 Tuesday. Grayson Emmons led the Cougars with 16 points.
Escambia — Grayson Emmons 16, Lacie Flowers 8, Peyton Snider 6, Clare Dawe 2, Brooke McGhee 2, Paige Allen 2, Lulu McGhee 2, Page Lancaster 2.
Escambia 10 12 14 4-40 Monroe 2 4 1 2-9
Bratt Church To Hold Pinewood Derby
January 6, 2010
A Pinewood Derby is coming to Bratt, and you are invited to participate.
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will hold its “nearly annual” Pinewood Derby on the afternoon of Saturday, January 30. The race is open to boys and girls age three and up, men and women.
Workshops will be held at the church each Wednesday night in January from 6:00 until 7:00 to provide assistance is shaping, sanding, weighting, painting and wheeling the cars.
“Parents are not only welcome but are encouraged to attend with your children and even build your own car,” Pete Amerson, race organizer, said.
There will be two race divisions. The main even will be for children age 3 to sixth grade who build their car in the workshops. The second event will be for youth in grades seven and up, adults, and any children that take their car away from the workshops.
“While both events have a 5-ounce maximum weight limit, the secondary event allows for more flexible building, although this still does not allow the car to have any type of self-propelled operation or interfere with the track or other racers,” Amerson said.
A registration fee of $7 will include everything needed to build and race your car.
For more information or to enter the Bratt Pinewood Derby, contact Pete Amerson at (850) 324-6923 or email PeteAmerson@frontiernet.net.
Pictured top: The last “almost annual” Pinewood Derby at the First Baptist Church of Bratt. Pictured inset: Two Pinewood Derby cars. Pictured below: The track. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cottonmouths Bite Ice Flyers 4-3
January 3, 2010
The Ice Flyers turned a close 1-0 advantage into a 6-1 blowout over the Cottonmouths Saturday night in Pensacola. Matt Whitehead picked up three points in a game that saw just one goal in the first period, and six total in the third.
After losing to the Cottonmouths 4-3 the Friday night, the Ice Flyers were determined to exact revenge. Dan Buccella led the Pensacola push with the first goal of the game at 17:25. With a man-advantage Lorne Misita sent the puck into the crease for Buccella. Bucella capitalized, and Misita was credited with an assist on the play. Columbus couldn’t counter, and the Ice Flyers entered the dressing room with a 1-0 lead.
The second period saw many close plays, but both Jamie Gilbert for Pensacola and Ian Vigier for Columbus were able to keep the puck out of the goal for the duration. Each team fired 10 shots apiece in both the first and second periods; a total of 40 shots and just one goal.
With no goals in the second period, both teams were looking to provide some offense. They didn’t disappoint: six total goals would score in the third period. Sam Bowles netted a powerplay shot 29 seconds into the period on an assist by Tim Green, but then it was Pensacola the rest of the way.
Lorne Misita scored on a Mark Hinz assist at 6:55, Joey Hughes from Matt Whitehead at 8:02, and then Whitehead scored from Chris Rebernik at 12:03. Defenseman Jeff Zatorski added a goal of his own with a powerplay at 14:58. The powerplay strike saw Hughes and Whitehead pickup assists, Whitehead’s third point of the evening.
With a mere three seconds left in the game, it appeared the Ice Flyers would win 5-1. Kevin Galan though otherwise, burying the puck off assists by Tyler Barr and Matt Withers to change the final to 6-1 Ice Flyers. Jamie Gilbert played famously in the net, saving 34 of 35 shots.
The Ice Flyers will face Mississippi on the road Sunday before returning home on January 8 for Military Appreciation Night against the Knoxville Ice Bears. Military personnel are encouraged to attend the 7:05 game, as tickets are just $3 with a military I.D. Also the Ice Flyers will be wearing special military-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off after the weekend’s games.
McDavid Youth Bags First Deer
December 30, 2009
Ben Preston of McDavid shot his first deer the day after Christmas near the Escambia River in Century. The deer was a 12 point and weighted 155 pounds. Ben is the son of David and Ramona Preston. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.