Northview Chiefs Beat The Jay Royals 28-27

October 24, 2009

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The Northview Chiefs beat the Jay Royals 28-27 in the renewal of an old rivalry Friday night in Jay, and it was a nail-biter down to the last seconds.

“It was too close for me,” a jubilant Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said. “It was a hard fought win for sure.”

He said the Chiefs had a couple of mistakes that almost gave the game to the Royals, but “we finally regrouped and pinched it in”.

nhs-jay-019.jpgThe Royals and Chiefs were scoreless headed into the second. That’s when junior Dustin Yuhasz drove in from a yard out. A good kick, and the Chiefs were up 7-0 with 10:58 to go in the second quarter.

Sawyer Gandy received the Chiefs’ kickoff at the 13-yard line and returned it  87 yards  for a touchdown. Jay missed the point after kick, and the Chiefs were still on top with 10:44 in the second.

Yuhasz would score again about minute later. From first and ten at the their own 39, Yuhasz snaked his way up the middle and then floored it for the end zone and a 61-yard touchdown run. A good kick, and the Chiefs were up 14-6 with 10:08 in the second.

The Royals scored again the half. Jay was stuck at their own 29, with incomplete passes on the first and second downs. On third down and 10 on their 29, Chris Carrigan picked up a 57-yard touchdown sprint for Jay. Hunter Boutwell headed up and through the middle for a two point conversion, and the games was tied 14-14.

NHS and JHS were still tied headed into halftime in north Santa Rosa County.

nhs-jay-023.jpgAfter a Chief’s fumble on the five, the Royals were in great field position at first and goal from the five.  A holding call backed the Royals up to the 12. The Royals went backward again, this time to the 12, on the next play when Carrigan was slammed in the backfield by the Chiefs.

Facing second and goal from the 18, Carrigan gained ground to the nine, ran out of bounds by a host of Chiefs. With 3:33 in the third, the Royals failed to connect on a pass into the end zone. But the second time around , a nine-yard Steven Brabham pass to Boutwell put the Royals in the lead. Todd Laney put the pigskin through the uprights, giving the Royals a 21-14 lead with 3:22 in the third quarter.

With under a minute to go in the third, a Brandon Sheets pass to sophomore Austin Albritton and a Brad Lowery kick tied the game, 21-21, with 57.3 seconds in the third.

nhs-jay-051.jpgIn the fourth, Northview was at the Jay 30 when Yuhasz gained 11 to the Jay 19 on a hand-off from Brandon Sheets. On the next down, a quarterback keeper from Sheets put the Chiefs just 11 yards from scoring again. Sheets to Yuhasz put the Chiefs at the four. Sheets handed off to La’Mikal Kyles on the next down for no gain, and then Sheets was tackled at the line.

Sheets found Yuhasz with 6:39 in the ballgame for a four yard touchdown. A good point after, and Northview was ahead once again 28-21.

Jay had the pigskin with 1:08 in the game and landed at the Northview 10. Jay picked up a first down, making it first and goal from the four. The Royals failed to connect a touchdown pass, with the ball deflected in the end zone by Montaio Mitchell and Devin Moore for the Chiefs. On the next down, the Royals inched their way to the three with 26 seconds on the clock.

The Royals were trailing by just one after a QB keeper from Brabham from three yards out. On the point after attempt, the Royals threw a perfect pass into the end zone –perfectly into the hands of Northview’s Yuhasz.  With 20.1 seconds in the game, the Chiefs were ahead 28-27. A down later, and Northview had won the battle between the old rivals.

Yuhasz had 13 carries for 124 yards and a couple of touchdowns for the Chiefs. Brandon Sheets was 5 of 14 in the air for 111 yards and a touchdown. Sheets also added 37 yards on 11 carries.

Albritton had one touchdown and a total of 53 yards for NHS.

On the defensive side, the Chiefs’ Jeremy Jackson had five tackles and a big interception. Levi Gideons had five tackles Friday night for Northview, and Devin Moorer had a half dozen.

The Chiefs are now 5-2, 4-2 in District 1-1A. The Royals are 1-5, 1-5.

Pictured top: Jay’s Steven James fails to stop Northview’s Dustin Yuhasz. Pictured top inset: Ka’Daris Grice about to catch a Brandon Sheets pass. Pictured middle inset: Sheets avoid Jay defender Chris Carrigan. Pictured bottom inset: Sawyer Gandy on an 87-yard touchdown run Pictured below: Brad Lowery attempts to catch a pass for NHS as Jay’s Steven James closes in. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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Comments

29 Responses to “Northview Chiefs Beat The Jay Royals 28-27”

  1. shellcracker on October 28th, 2009 1:47 pm

    If one can remember years ago the ERC which is (EACAMBIA RIVER CONFERANCE) when there was no state champions.I believe the CHIEFS are all ERC CHAMPS.That gives us bragging rights for a year.What a game it was.The CHIEFS own the river rights now.Sorry that’s just the way the ball bounced.HELLFIRE THUNDER THE CHIEFS ARE ON THE WAR PATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. TAMMY REID on October 28th, 2009 6:58 am

    ROYAL FAN, THEN WHY ARE YOU STILL WRITING COMMENTS!! SOUNDS LIKE IT WORTH IT TO YOU. I WILL COMMENT ON EVERY NEGATIVE COMMENT THAT IS MADE AGAINST THE CHIEFS. YOU MIGHT THINK ITS CHILDISH AND SOUND SELFISH BUT THATS YOU. I REALLY DON’T CARE. BUT YOU WILL GET FEEDBACK. IF ITS NOT WORTH IT TO YOU THEN STOP. IF YOU CAN TALK THE TALK. THEN YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TAKE THE FEEDBACK!!! O BY THE WAY YOU SPELL MY NAME TAMMY NOT TAMI !!!!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!GO CHIEFS

  3. royal fan on October 27th, 2009 10:19 pm

    Tami U know it aint worth it to me and oh by the way we do fireworks at every home game.But it makes the fans sound poorly to just keep on going on here.and guess what i will leave one to then if u say something about Jay ok.

  4. TAMMY REID on October 27th, 2009 7:50 pm

    TERI (AKA ROYAL FAN), THE PEOPLE THAT MADE COMMENTS ON HERE IS DOING NOTHING BUT SUPPORTING THEIR TEAM!!! THAT IS NOT CHILDISH OR SELFISH! THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE IN THE FIREWORK SHOW THAT JAY PUT ON FRIDAY NIGHT!! YOU SURPPORT YOUR TEAM NO MATTER IF IT IS A FIREWORK SHOW OR A COMMENT!! IF YOU ARE A TRUE FAN. IF YOU CAN NOT HANDLE THE COMMENTS THEN DON’T LEAVE ONE FOR FEEDBACK. I PROMISE A BAD COMMENT THAT IS LEFT FOR THE CHIEFS WILL HAVE FEEDBACK. THANKS FOR SURPPORTING A LOCAL SCHOOL IN THE PLAY OFF!!! GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  5. royal fan on October 27th, 2009 5:05 pm

    Tami i dont believe i was talking to you in general and i have a name it is teri.But U know to us we are just has good has the chiefs are and the more the comments are made the worse it makes some look childish.Oh and U know i hope ya’ll play better cause somewhere down the line im sure the chiefs will face Freeport and i hope Ya’ll can get this win this time.Im not selfish has long has a local school can win district so im proud enough to say Go Chiefs in Playoffs.

  6. shellcracker on October 27th, 2009 1:45 pm

    Liked the fire work show ,but sometime things like this has reverse action,what you was really hearing was the thunder the CHIEFS brought with them across the river.Game was played real hard all night,a few mistakes but u guys got the win that’s what matters.I have to give it to coach Wheatly ,you the man what a call there at the end.Team looked good in the differant sets and will even get better with repetition.This just goes to show how much talent the Chiefs have when you can move players around and be productive.Hats off to all coaches and team(including cheerleaders,and band).Fans what you showed is what the Chiefs needed ,keep up the spirit lets fight till the end.GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HELLFIRE THUNDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  7. NHS STUDENT on October 26th, 2009 10:16 am

    Wish I would’ve went to this game, sounds like it was amazing. Good job chiefs!!! Way to win boys. Good game :) .

  8. Tammy Reid on October 26th, 2009 9:40 am

    I KNEW IT WAS YOU BUT REMEMBER ITS STILL MY TURN.

  9. jay fan on October 26th, 2009 7:30 am

    Great game, but I left my bells at home. Sure wish I had not because I wanted to ring them. Go Chiefs!!!!!

  10. NHS Alumni on October 26th, 2009 5:31 am

    We out played em’
    We out scored em’
    And we certainly out coached em’
    Go Chiefs!!!!

  11. Tammy Reid on October 25th, 2009 10:28 pm

    ROYAL FAN, IF YOU ARE REFERRING TO MY COMMENT, THEN READ THE TRI CITY LEADGER. COACH BELL MADE THE COMMENT ON SQUASHING OUR CHANCES FOR US TO GO TO THE PLAYOFFS. GOOD ENOUGH FOR ONE TO SAY IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR ONE TO ASK!! DON’T MAKE COMMENTS IF YOU DON’T WANT ANY FEED BACK. THEN AGAIN ANOTHER WITHOUT A NAME!! JAY PLAYED GOOD BUT NORTHVIEW PLAYED BETTER!!! GO CHIEFS!!!!!!

  12. Fan on October 25th, 2009 9:09 pm

    Great game boys and coaches. Protect the ball,when the pass is catchable Catch it gotta have those . This team is awesome sooooo much Talent all on the field..

  13. Chief cheerleader! on October 25th, 2009 11:05 am

    Great job Chiefs football players, cheerleaders, band, and crowd! Everyone was on their toes. I know this is the confidence booster that the boys needed! Now let’s finish off the rest of the season with victories!
    We’re proud of you!
    Let’s go Northview!! We’re behind you!

  14. Mr. Little on October 24th, 2009 11:32 pm

    both teams did great! what a game.
    to my little Missy Mouse, paw paw saw the entire show this week, we are very proud of you, good job.

  15. Keith on October 24th, 2009 5:10 pm

    Wow! Great game boys! It’s amazing that a photographer can catch a Jay player spearing one of our boys see( pic jay 033.jpg.), but not one ref could see it.( by the way it was more than once) The kid led with his helmet all night long. Maybe thats why the Lord gave us the victory. And the kid eventually was hurt and taken out of the game.
    Now that I’ve vented that out, Way to go Chiefs!!!!!Keep it up guys! The whole team is awesome!! You guys have definately improved over the season!

  16. chief cheerleader on October 24th, 2009 3:56 pm

    it was great to see fans that night, not just a crowd!
    cheering to people that looked excited to watch the game was GREAT!
    the boys play hard and they deserve a school and community behind them 100%!
    lets keep up the spirit and show sneeds whos boss!

  17. Royal Fan on October 24th, 2009 2:45 pm

    some of these comments are very childish.Both teams played very well and we need to remeber thats what it is about good sportsman ship.

  18. RC on October 24th, 2009 2:35 pm

    Great game last night. We played very well. That was a great way to renew a rivarly. Coaches great game plan players very good job on making the plan work. Hey we are 5-2 and have a very good chance of finishing the season with a very good record. Keep up the work next week at practice and lets come out on senior night with a big victory. GO CHIEFS!!!!

  19. Tammy Reid on October 24th, 2009 1:03 pm

    Hey Coach Bell,
    Sorry that yall didn’t have that chance to squish the Chiefs from going to the playoffs. Yall played a good game.

    Jay Fan lets hear those bells!!!!!!!!!!!! lol.hahahaha
    You got me but watch out my turn!!!!!

    Fans, yall was great keep it up

  20. The One Who Knows on October 24th, 2009 11:38 am

    Hats off to Coach Wheatley, he made some gutsy decisions last night and got Northview in position to win. Coach can we leagally use stickum? I know we can’t, but we need something to allow us to keep the ball in our hands. I am sure you can use the picture on this site for general reference as to why we have trouble holding on to the ball. Maybe we should try doudle sided tape. Nope thats not the answer either. Hopefully this will get better with repetition. It was a great win for the Chiefs at the start of this renewed rivalry.
    I agree with others that the spirit from the fans was great, we need to keep this going, that way the palyers can use that emotion on the field. Lets Go Chiefs.

  21. chief fan on October 24th, 2009 10:16 am

    There wasnt a dull moment during the game. We were always on our feet chopping. I believe the chiefs finally played northview football last night! GREAT JOB CHIEFS now let all that momentum roll over to next week when you see sneads at home for senior night

  22. NN on October 24th, 2009 9:42 am

    GREAT JOB, Chiefs!!

    Whew!! I was exhausted just watching! A real nail-biter.

    So proud of team, band, and cheerleaders. There was a whole lot of spirit from the fans, also. That was good to witness–hope it continues.

  23. Molino Mom on October 24th, 2009 9:17 am

    That is just an AWESOME picture of Dustin at the top of the page!!!

  24. BogiaBell on October 24th, 2009 7:57 am

    Great ballgame last night. Both teams played hard until the very end. It was great to see the fans get into the game. We need more of that every week. Go Chiefs. Now we need to get Flomaton to play us.

  25. NHS Fan on October 24th, 2009 12:21 am

    Northview Team – you kept us on the edge of our seats! Great game!

    Cheerleaders & Band – You looked great too!

  26. Huge Chiefs Fan on October 24th, 2009 12:09 am

    Who owns the river? That’s right, NORTHVIEW DOES!! The score was closer than Jay deserves, but in the end, the Chiefs proved that they’re the better team on the field tonight. Way to go Chiefs!

  27. Royal Fan on October 23rd, 2009 11:27 pm

    Jay Guys played a super game tonight and we are VERY proud of them

  28. Tammy Reid on October 23rd, 2009 11:24 pm

    Jay Fan, honey I wish you had your bell tonight. I could had use it. Boys “GREAT” game. All of yall played like champs!!! Reid, Im proud of you. Boy, I just wish you could had one play (you know what Im talking about). That alright we when and play ball and came home with the win!!!!!

    Go Chiefs and Great Job!!!!!!!!!!
    Hellfire
    #10

  29. NHS CHIEF!! on October 23rd, 2009 10:00 pm

    Yeah thats what im talking about CHIEFS!! Came out with A WIN!! I bet 5-2 feels Good.

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