Lady Chiefs Fall To Baker (With Varsity, JV Photo Galleries)
September 17, 2010
The Northview Lady Chiefs came up short against Baker Thursday.
For a photo gallery from the varsity game, click here.
For a photo gallery from the JV game, click here.
Varsity
The NHS varsity fell to Baker in four games — 21-25, 25-23, 21-25, 23-25 — on the road in Baker.
“We played with the most heart and effort I have ever seen. However, we are still needing to work on our serve receive and serving. Once we get those two things up to the play that we did tonight we will really have the season we want to have,” Northview Head Coach Betty Heaton said.
Senior Shawna Montgomery paced the Chiefs with nine kills, three aces, 10 blocks and five digs, while junior Raylin Spence contributed nine assists, one ace, three blocks, one kill and five digs. Sophomore Misty Doran had one assist, seven kills and eight blocks; and Ashley Digmon added nine assists, three aces, three digs and three blocks.
The Northview varsity squad will be in action again on Friday and Saturday in the Spanish Fort Varsity Tournament. Flomaton will host the varsity and JV Lady Chiefs
Junior Varsity
The Northview Junior Varsity team fell to Baker in three games, 25-27, 25-10, 6-15.
Rebecca Masaitis had one dig and an assist for the Lady Chiefs, while Madison Arrington added four assists and three aces.
“We really need to work on making a full effort for every ball and our communication. The girls are doing a good job of trying to get three touches on the ball before sending it back over the net,” Heaton said the JV squad.
Pictured above: Action from the junior varsity Lady Chiefs versus Baker Thursday in Baker. Pictured below: Varsity action from the Northview Chiefs versus Baker. Submitted photos by Brenda McCall for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Cross Country Girls Win First Meet
September 16, 2010
The Jay High School Girls Cross Country Team placed first in their first meet of 2010 against Gulf Breeze, Pace, Navarre and Central high schools. During the meet at Sims Middle School in Pace, the top five runners from Jay were Leely Trevino (23:12), Allison Blair (23:57), Robin Blackman (23:59), Caristyn Golden (24:41), and Jessica Thornton (25:09). Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Mixed Beginnings: Ernest Ward Opens Volleyball Season (With Photo Gallery)
September 15, 2010
The Ernest Ward Middle School volleyball team opened their season with a win Monday over Flomaton. On Tuesday afternoon, the Lady Eagles fell to the Escambia Academy Cougars.
Monday afternoon, EWMS took a double header from the Flomaton Hurricanes, winning both sets 25-13, 21-25, 15-7 and 25-6, 25-10 and 15-4. Tuesday afternoon, EWMS dropped a double header to Escambia Academy, 10-25, 23-25 and 25-22, 15-25 and 16-18.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
The Ernest Ward Lady Eagles’ short season wraps up with games Monday, September 20 at Ernest Ward and Thursday, September 23 at Escambia Academy. Games begin at 4:30.
Pictured: Action from Ernest Ward Middle School versus Escambia Academy Tuesday afternoon in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Dig Pink Volleyball To Benefit Breast Cancer Programs
September 14, 2010
The Northview Chiefs and the Flomaton Hurricanes will meet on the volleyball court later this month in Bratt in the area’s first ever Dig Pink game.
“Dig Pink is an organization for breast cancer awareness through volleyball. Our girls will be working hard at raising money for the organization and playing a game in honor of survivors and those whom have past away,” said Barbara Luker, assistant Northview volleyball coach. “The volleyball team will be ‘decked’ out in pink for the game and has plans to host a hospitality room for survivors that attend the game. We also are going to try to ‘pink out’ our gym for the game.”
The Dig Pink games will take place on Tuesday, September 28, with the Flomaton and Northview 9th grade teams playing at 4:30, the junior varsity at 5:30 and the varsity at 6:30 in the Northview High School gym.
The Dig Pink website allows individuals to donate to the breast cancer cause. In addition, Northview is seeking monetary and item donations for the hospitality room. For more information, email BLuker@escambia.k12.fl.us or BHeaton@escambia.k12.fl.us
The Dig Pink game is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com; additional sponsors are needed. Contact BLuker@escambia.k12.fl.us or BHeaton@escambia.k12.fl.us for information.
District 1A: Northview’s Boys Of Bratt Looking For Title
September 13, 2010
Two weeks into the season, the Boys of Bratt are in the hunt for the District 1-A title.
The Northview Chiefs are in serious contention for the state playoff berth with two district wins . Only four teams are perfect in district play — Northview (2-0, 1-0), Vernon (2-0, 1-0), Homes County (1-0, 1-0) and Baker (1-1, 1-0).
This past Friday night the Chiefs avenged last year’s loss to South Walton with a big 27-20 win over the Seahawks. The Chiefs will be off next week, giving them a couple of weeks to prepare for their first home game on September 24, a district battle with Bozeman (0-2, 0-2).
Picture top: Northview High Head Coach Sid Wheatley calls a play Friday night in the Chiefs win over South Walton. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Molino’s Jarrett Parker Wins Mississippi State Kart Racing Titles
September 13, 2010
Molino’s Jarrett Parker won two kart racing Mississippi Maxxis State Titles this past weekend in Meridan.
Parker went into the weekend races with one championship locked-up in the Jr Gold FH division. He raced against 21 other junior racers throughout the series to earn the points championship for 2010. Parker’s worst finish for the year in Jr Gold FH was a second place until this weekend, when he qualified seventh and finished fourth in the race.
In the Jr Gold Animal division Parker raced against 19 other junior racers throughout the series to earn another points championship for 2010. The points were tight between the top four drivers, and Parker needed a strong finish. He complied by setting the pole and winning the last race of the MS Maxxis State Series.
Next stop for the Parker race team is Alabama where Parker is racing as an adult and currently leading the 2010 points in two classes.
Parker is a sophomore at Northview High School and is the son of Scott and Tammy Parker of Molino.
Pictured top: Molino’s Jarrett Park at the Mississippi Maxxis State kart races this past weekend in Meridan, Miss. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Video: Northview Vs. South Walton
September 12, 2010
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison from Northview’s 27-20 win Friday night against the South Walton Seahawks.
For game details, click here for the NorthEscambia.com story. For a photo gallery, click here.
(If you don’t see the video, it is because a firewall setting at your home, work or school is blocking YouTube videos.)
Northview Gets Big District Win Over South Walton
September 11, 2010
The Northview Chiefs started things off right in District 1A Friday night with a 27-20 defeat of the South Walton Seahawks. With the win, the Chiefs are 2-0, 1-0 in the district.
The Chiefs picked up 242 yards Friday night in Santa Rosa Beach, with 174 yards from Dustin Yuhasz. Quarterback Brandon Sheets was 4 of 9 passing for 91 yards, while La’Mikal Kyles finished with 53 yards and two touchdowns.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Things went very badly for South Walton Seahawk Andrew Priest Friday night. He was 59 yards into what he thought was a 60 yard touchdown run when he started his celebration. But the premature celebration came to an end when Priest fumbled the ball on the one-yard line. The Chiefs recovered in the end zone for a touchback. Northview drove to the South Walton five — includinga 53-yard breakaway run from Brandon Sheets. La’Mikal Kyles was in from six yards out for the TD. A good kick from Lance Bushaw, and the Chiefs held a 7-0 lead with just under five minutes to go in the first quarter.
South Walton tried again, driving deep into Chief territory a couple of times in the second quarter. But turnovers were costly for the Seahawks,with Dustin Yuhasz recovering a fumble inside the 20-yard line. The senior was in from 81-yards out with 5:16 in the half as the Chiefs led 14-0.
Taking advantage of a bad snap on a Chief’s punt attempt, South Walton took possession on the 22 and drove to the one-yard line. Then, on third down and one, they punched it in for a touchdown. Their PAT kick was good, and their Chiefs’ lead shrank to 14-7.
Then, with 8:03 remaining in the game, the Seahawks struck again. But they botched the kick, and the Chiefs held on to a one point lead. Dustin Yuhasz had a 93-yard touchdown run with 6:11 in the ballgame in Santa Rosa Beach to give the Northview Chiefs a 20-13 lead.
South Walton scored again on a two-yard run and made their point after kick to tie the game 20-20 with 4:22 to go.
Then Dustin Yuhasz had a gain of 56 yards on a reverse before La’Mikal Kyles was in from 24 yards out to put the Chiefs back on top. A good extra kick, and Northview was up 27-20 with 3:47 on the clock.
A 35-yard touchdown by the Chiefs with less than two minutes was called back for a block in the backfield by #28 — but NHS does not have a #28.
Then, with less than two minutes on the clock, the game was temporarily halted as an injured Seahawk player was taken off the field by ambulance. His condition was not available.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Northview Chiefs will be off next week. They will play their first home game September 24 in Bratt against Bozeman.
Pictured: Action from Northview’s defeat of South Walton Friday night in Santa Rosa Beach. NorthEscambia.com photos by Heather Leonard, click to enlarge.
Lady Chiefs Defeat ECHS (With Photo Gallery)
September 10, 2010
The Northview Lady Chiefs swept Escambia County High School in three games Thursday afternoon in Atmore.
The Lady Chiefs beat the Blue Devils 25-13 in the first game, 25-14 in the second game and 25-11 in the final game of the match.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
Senior Shawna Montgomery had two kills, seven aces and one assist for the Lady Chiefs, while senior Kara Hardin recorded four kills, one ace, one assist and a block. Ashely Digmon, also a senior, had a half dozen assists and five aces. Raylin Spence, who is a junior, added two aces, five assists and a dig for the Northview Lady Chiefs.
“The team did a good job tonight of continuing to work on quickening our offense. We also worked on changing our game strategy regarding our setters,” said Northview Head Coach Betty Heaton. ” The girls did a good job adjusting to these changes. I look forward to seeing how our changes will work against Baldwin County and Murphy on Tuesday.”
The JV Chiefs will be in action this Saturday in tournament action in Spanish Fort. The JV and varsity will be action Tuesday against Baldwin County High School and Murphy High in Bay Minette. The first home games for the Lady Chiefs will be September 23 against Freeport.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured top: (L-R) Ashley Digmon, Kara Hardin, Morgan Payne and Sarah Killam. Pictured inset: Northview’s Kara Hardin stops an Escambia County High School shot Thursday afternoon in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
JV Chiefs Fall To West Florida
September 10, 2010
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs lost their season opener Thursday night to the Jaguars of West Florida High School, 44-6.
The JV Chiefs will be on the road again next Thursday at 6 p.m. against the Baker Gators. Their first home game will be September 27 against the Blue Devils of Escambia County High School of Atmore.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured above: Action from the JV Chiefs versus the West Florida Jags Thursday in Pensacola. NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Fischer, click to enlarge.