Top Honors For Twirler
March 7, 2011
Colbi Kendall of Flomaton placed first in two categories this weekend in the Alabama State Baton Twirling Championship in Clanton.
Competing against girls from across the state, Kendall placed first in the 1 and 2 Baton categories in the 10-12 year old age category. Her instructor is Melissa Majors of the Santa Rosa and Escambia Twirlers.
Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
District Baseball Win For Northview; Lady Chiefs Win Two In Tourney; Royals Win
March 5, 2011
The Northview Chiefs earned a big district win Friday night, while the JV team ended in a tie and the Lady Chiefs won two in tournament action.
Northview 7 Baker 1
The Northview Chiefs picked up a big district 7-1 win over the Baker Gators Friday night to improve to 2-0 in the district.
Colton Sims was the winning pitcher for the Chiefs, with a complete game on the mound. Sims gave up five hits in seven innings,while holding the Gators to one unearned run and striking out eight batters.
Leading the Chiefs at the plate was Dabney Langhorne with two singles, two runs and one RBI; Austin Arrington with two singles, three runs,and two RBIs; Brandon Sheets with a single, a double, and one RBI; Tyler Brooks, one single and one RBI; Taylor Martin, one single and one run; Kevin Vaughan a single and a run; Zach Barrow a double; and Josh Scott withe one RBI.
The Chiefs will be back in action again at home on March 10th in another district game against Jay. The junior varsity will take the field at 4 p.m.and varsity game will begin at 6:30p.m. On Friday, March 11, the Chiefs will host Ponce de Leon in a varsity only district game at 5 p.m.
Northview 7 Baker 7 (JV)
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs tied the Baker Gators 7-7 Friday afteroon in Bratt. The JV Chiefs will travel to W.S. Neal for doubleheader Monday at 4 and 6 p.m.
Jay 13 Freeport 4
The Jay Royals beat Freeport Friday, 13-4.
Tyler Prescott was the winning pitcher for the Royals, with six innings pitched, giving up eight hits and four runs, and striking out seven. Hunter Brown was 1-3 for Jay with and RBI; Twent Sweeney was 1-3; Toddy Laney went 2-3 with two RBIs; Sammy James was 1-3 with a double.
The Royals will be in action Monday at 5 p.m. on the road at Walton High School.
SOFTBALL
Northview 9 Thomasville 2
Northview 15 Bay Minette 1
The varsity Northview Lady Chiefs are were undefeated Friday during the Gulf Shores (Ala.) Tournament. The Lady Chiefs opened tournament play with a 9-2 win over Thomasville (Ala.), and went on to defeat Bay Minette 15-1. The Lady Chiefs be in action again Saturday in tournament action.
Ernest Ward Middle Names 2011-2012 Cheerleaders
March 1, 2011
The Ernest Ward Middle School Cheerleaders have named their 2011-2012 squad. Members are:
- Kaitlyn Abbott
- Jadlyn Agerton
- Autumn Albritton
- Sanala Banks
- Jalyn Bodiford
- Peighton Dortch
- Denise Floyd
- Mallory Gibson
- Dariane Guy
- Lorri Harrell
- Raegan Harrell
- Bailee Hinote
- Anna Nelson
- Hannah Nelson
- Jamia Newton
- Danielle Robinson
- Brittany Ward
- Chelsea Waters
- Tatyanna White
- Hadley Woodfin
- Brandy Wooten
Lady Chiefs Beat Freeport
February 26, 2011
Both the varsity and junior varsity Northview Lady Chiefs picked up a big wins on the road over Freeport Friday.
The varsity Lady Chiefs downed Freeport 10-1, while the JV Lady Chiefs beat the Bulldogs 18-3.
The JV Lady Chiefs will be in action again next Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 and the varsity Lady Chiefs at 6:00 in Pensacola against Washington High School. Their next home game won’t come until March 10 against the Baker Gators, with the JV at 4:00 and the varsity at 6:00.
Bills Aimed At Reducing High School Athlete Head Injuries
February 23, 2011
A coalition advocating for efforts to reduce brain injuries – including traumatic brain injury survivors – is backing legislation in Florida to boost education of athletes, coaches and parents about the warning signs of concussion. The bill would also require doctors to check out players with head injuries before they can go back in a game.
Bills sponsored by Sen. Anitere Flores and Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart would require the Florida High School Athletic Association to adopt policies keeping youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion in a game or practice out until they get cleared by a medical professional to return to action.
Photo Gallery: Ernest Ward Middle Holds Annual Sports Banquet
February 19, 2011
The fifth annual Ernest Ward Middle School Sports Banquet was held Friday night. Students were honored for their participation in football, cheerleading, volleyball, basketball and swimming.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
The students honored included:
Football
- MVP Offense: Jaran Myles
- MVP Defense: Cameron Newsome
- Coaches Award: Aaron McDonald
- The entire team was honored for an undefeated season.
Boys Basketball:
- MVP: Cameron Newsome
Girls Basketball
- Team Members: Angel Lathan, Annie Bobo, Samantha Sharpless, Allison Woodfin, Jada Tucker, Jensyn Warner, Haley Brown, Mallory Ryan, Abbie Johnson, DeAsia Fountain, Penny Banda, Autumn Albritton, Brianna Parker and Teamber Moorer.
- MVP: Angel Lanthan
Volleyball
- Best Server: Kyndall Hall (62 points)
- Team Captain/Leadership Award: Mallory Ryan
- Best All Around: Reagan Bell
- Most Improved: Mallory Gibson
- Team Members: Mallory Ryan, Leah Fischer, Reagan Bell, Kristen Byrd, Brianna Parker, Kyndall Hall, Peighton Dortch, Kendal Cobb, Jadlyn Bodiford, Domonique Brown, Mallory Gibson, Lorri Harrell, McKenzie Nasser, Autumn Albritton, Courtney Grim, Deandre Johnson and Kaitlyn Abbott.
Cheerleading
- Most Outstanding Performer: Danielle Robinson
- Best All-Around: Hannah Gibson
- Most Improved: BrittneyWard
- Team Members: Hanna Gibson, Morgan Ward, Reagan Bell, MalloryRyan, Kendal Cobb, Kristen Byrd, Jessica McCollough, Kamryn Brock, Kaitlyn Abbott, Jadlyn Agerton, Dariane Guy, Brittney Ward, Danielle Robinson and Jamia Newton.
(Names and sports provided by the coaches.)
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Hurricanes Fall In Sub-Regionals By Single Point
February 19, 2011
A heartbreaking loss for the Flomaton Hurricanes Friday night — the ‘Canes lost by one to Elba in the 2011 AHSAA Class 2A boys state basketball playoff sub-regionals in Flomaton.
Elba defeated the Canes 82-81.
The area champion Flomaton Hurricanes went into Friday night’s game off a playoff 66-37 win over Mobile Christian and a 60-58 win over Cottage Hill.
Pictured: The Flomaton High School Hurricanes. Submitted photo Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lady Canes Fall In Sub-Regionals
February 18, 2011
The Flomaton Lady Hurricanes fell to Samson Thursday night in the 2011 AHSAA Class 2A girls state basketball playoff sub-regionals.
The Samson Tigers defeated the Flomaton Lady ‘Canes 71-69 in Flomaton.
Flomaton went into the game as area champs, 2-0 in tournament play coming off a 59-25 win over J.U. Blacksher and a 47-33 win over Mobile Christian.
Pictured: The Flomaton High School Lady Canes. Submitted photo Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
NHS Opens Varsity Softball Season With Loss; Win For JV
February 16, 2011
The varsity Northview Lady Chiefs dropped their regular season opener Tuesday, while the junior varsity picked up a big win.
The Pine Forest Eagles defeated Northview in varsity softball action, 5-2. In the season opener for the junior varsity chiefs, Northview beat Pine Forest 20-4.
The varsity team will be in action Friday at 5:00 as they host Pensacola Catholic. The JV and varsity will travel to Jay on February 22.
Escambia County And Flomaton Win Area Championships
February 15, 2011
Good news Monday for two Escambia County, Alabama, teams as they won their area championships in high school basketball play off action.
The Flomaton Hurricanes got past Cottage Hill 60-58 for the 2A Area 1 championship.
And, in Atmore, the Escambia County High School Blue Devils defeated B.C. Rain 75-53 for the 4A Area 1 championship.