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October 17, 2009
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Chiefs Suffer Critical District Loss To Freeport
October 17, 2009
The Northview Chiefs lost a critical district game Friday night to the Freeport Bulldogs, 42-12.
The Chiefs racked up 271 yards at home in Bratt, 183 of those on the ground. But six costly turnovers kept the Chiefs from narrowing the score.
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“We were not consistent enough to sustain our drives,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said, “and that hurt us.”
“We made too many mistakes, and the defensive just did not stop them. We did a little better in the middle portion of the game, but we made those mistakes on both sides of the ball,” he said. “We are going to work on being a better team next week for Jay.”
The Bulldogs struck hard in the first quarter, taking a 14-0 lead with 8:35 to go in the first quarter. It took just five plays for the Bulldogs to put that first TD on the board. Just over a minute later, the Bulldogs had an 18-yard touchdown. for the lead.
Freeport struck again with 9:09 to go in the second to expand their lead to 21-0.
The Chiefs then recovered an onside kick for first and 10 from the their own 37. La’Mikal Kyles gained four yards to the 41. One second down, Dustin Yuhasz drove nine to put the Chiefs on the mid-field stripe for a first down. Sean Knight gained yard on first down to enter Bulldog territory with 7:36 in the half.
On third down, Yuhasz drove to the 42, followed by Yuhasz hitting the 39 for a Chief’s first down. The Chiefs continued their drive, with Yuhasz connecting with a 17-yard pass for the first NHS touchdown of the night. After a blocked kick, Northview trailed Freeport 21-6.
The Bulldogs returned kick 75 yards to the end zone, but an illegal blocking call sent them packing back to the 40. They fought their way down to the 32 where they were stopped by Steven Long on second down. With second down and two to go, Freeport fumbled, and Roderick Woods recovered for the Chiefs. The Chiefs were unable to capitalize on the ball, and Freeport scored again with 7:35 to go in third making their lead 28-6.
A 35-yard touchdown run for Freeport upped their lead to 35-6 with 9:26 to go in the fourth.
The Chief’s next scoring drive came with about seven minutes in the ballgame.
From first and 10 from the Chief’s 20, Kyles gained a yard for the Chiefs, and then Yuhasz added one to make it third and six. A long gain on third down put Northview inside the Bulldog 35. Jeremy Jackson then gained half a dozen to put the Chiefs down to the Freeport 30. On second and four, a Brad Lowery pass into the end zone missed Yuhasz.
On third down, Yuhasz worked his way inside the 20 for a first down. Jackson gained three to put the Chiefs at second and seven. Another lower pass into the end zone failed to find it’s mark — Chris Sheets remained empty handed.
At third and seven, Yuhasz drove pass the Freeport defenders to reach the one. Then, from first and one, Ka’Darius Grice drove ahead a yard for a Northview TD. A missed point after attempt by the Chiefs, and Freeport was up 35-12 with about three minutes in the ballgame.
A minute later, Freeport added another touchdown and a good kick to expand their lead to final score 42-12.
On the defensive side, the Chiefs had six tackles each from Anthony Pierce, Levi Gideons, Steven Long and Shawn Knight. Austin Reid led the defense with eighth tackles Friday night.
For the offense, Yuhasz had 15 carries for 61 yards and two catches for 25 yards. He also had a touchdown. Also with one touchdown, La’Mikal Kiles had 73 yards on 13 carries and was one for one with 18 yards passing. Grice had four carries for nine yards and one touchdown.
Freeport had 375 yards against the Chiefs, 286 of those on the ground.
The Freeport Bulldogs now have the lead in District 1-1A, with a perfect district record of 5-0. With the loss to Freeport, the Chiefs’ record stands at 4-2 overall, 3-2 in district play.
Northview will cross over the Escambia River next Friday to take on the Jay Royals. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
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Pictured top: La’Mikal Kyles faces a Bulldog as his gains yardage for the Chiefs. Pictured top inset: A kick headed for Ka’Daris Grice falls just short. Pictured botton inset: Brad Lowery scrambles away from a Freeport defender while he looks for a receiver down-field. Pictured bottom: Charleigh McPherson, Lauren McCall and Carley Hetrick. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Day Admits To Murder; Says He Threw Body In River
October 17, 2009
The murder suspect that eluded law enforcement agencies in two states has admitted to killing a Nokomis, Ala., man, and has he also told authorities where he disposed of the body.
Bruce Edward Day, 42, admitted to Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff Grover Smith last week that killed Woodrow “Token” Allen in December of 2001. Day told the sheriff, according to court testimony, that he wrapped Allen’s body in chains and tossed it in the Alabama River. Despite numerous searches, authorities have never located Allen’s body.
Investigators testified that witnesses admitted that Allen was violently beaten before Day shot and killed him. The murder weapon has never been recovered, by authorities said the witnesses had provided important information about the gun’s whereabouts.
Day surrendered peacefully to Smith on September 8, two days after he fled from the Gulf Power Crist Plant in Pensacola where U.S. Marshals had tried to arrest him.
Day’s father, William Fore, called Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff Grover Smith about 8:30 night of September 8 and told the sheriff that he wanted to talk to him “now” at his Atmore residence, according to Chief Deputy Mike Lambert. When the sheriff arrived about 8:45 p.m., Day surrendered without incident.
As Smith transported Day to the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton, Day reportedly told Smith details about the murder, including how he disposed of the body.
Day remains in jail on $250,000 bond.
South Walton Beats Jay
October 17, 2009
The South Walton Seahawks beat the Jay Royals Friday night in Santa Rosa Beach 12-7.
By the end of the third quarter, South Walton was up 12-0 after a 64-yard run. In the fourth quarter, the Royals hit the end zone after 10 plays, capped by a 9-yard touchdown from Hunter Boutwell.
The Seahawks held Jay to 112 yards on the ground, 48 of those yards from Chris Carrigan. At quarterback, Steven Brabham was for 3 for 10 with 75 total yards for Jay.
Jay is now 1-4 overall and in District 1-1A. The Royals will host the Northview Chiefs next Friday night.
Northview Recognizes Future Chiefs
October 17, 2009
The Northview High School Quarterback Club honored future Chiefs before Friday night’s football game. The Quarterback Club invited all Northwest Escambia and Century youth football players and cheerleaders to attend the game.
The players and Chiefs had the chance to introduce themselves on the stadiums public address system.
Click here for a photo gallery from the event.
Pictured above and below: Future Chiefs were recognized Friday night before Northview High School’s football game. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Big Wins For The Two Escambias, Big Loss For Flomaton
October 17, 2009
Escambia County 21 Citronelle 14
Escambia County High School had a 21-0 lead heading into halftime Friday night at home in Atmore against Citronelle.
The Blue Devils were without star quarterback Rico Stallworth for a violation of team rules that coaches would not disclose. He was replaced at the starting QB position by Derrick Williams. Williams scored a third of the Blue Devils’ points with a one-yard run. Nieko Williams had touchdown runs of five and 22 yards.
The Blue Devils, who improved their record to 2-6, 2-3 will be at home against Spanish Fort next Friday night.
Millry 48 Flomaton 0
Millry blew past the Flomaton Hurricanes Friday night with a 48-0 shutout.
Flomaton, with just one district win this year, will be at home against Washington County next Friday night.
Escambia Academy 38 Meadowview Christian 7
In their last home game of the regular season, Escambia County had an easy victory Friday night against Meadowview Christian, 38-7. The Cougars will travel Highway 21 to Monroe Academy next Friday night.
Atmore Man Arrested In Christian Home For Probation Violation
October 17, 2009
An Atmore man was arrested in the Christian Home Community Friday afternoon on a probation violation warrant from a conviction stemming from a 2005 narcotics arrest.
Justin Bryan Steel, 23, of Estes Lane, Atmore, was arrested without incident by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at a home in the 3000 block of Pine Barren Road on an outstanding warrant issued last month accusing him of violating probation.
Steel was arrested February 6, 2005, and charged with marijuana possession, possession of narcotics equipment and no valid driver’s license. He pleaded nolo contendere on September 23, 2008, to all charges, and the court withheld adjudication. He was sentenced to six months probation concurrently on each count. In March of this year, he was accused of violating his probation.
A warrant for his arrest was issued September 24 for violation of probation. Steel is being held in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Tonight: Leaders To Pray For Century
October 17, 2009
Community leaders will gather in Century tonight to pray for the town.
Abundant Life Assembly of God will host the prayer rally for the town of Century at 6:00 tonight. Mayor Freddie McCall, Joe Miller with Prayer for Pensacola and several local pastors and churches will be in attendance. Everyone is welcome to attend.
You Don’t Need A Driver’s License To Drive A Tank; Army Recruiter Visits EWMS
October 17, 2009
You don’t need a driver’s license to drive an Army tank, and drill sergeants don’t really yell at recruits.
Those were just a couple of the interesting answers to equally interesting questions Friday afternoon from sixth grade students at Ernest Ward Middle School. The answers were from SFC Bobby Ewing, U.S. Army recruiter. Ewing met with each of the three grade levels at the school on Friday to encourage them to work hard, get a good eduction and have a plan for the future — whether or not that plan includes a career a in the military.
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“If you are a drill sergeant, that gives you the right to yell at people?” one student asked. “We don’t yell at people, we just speak in a very loud voice,” Ewing responded, drawing a laugh from many of the students.
Students asked dozens of other candid questions about Ewing, ROTC and the military.
“Do you need a driver’s license to drive a tank?” a sixth grader asked. “No, but you do need training he replied.”
Ewing explained ROTC and military careers to the students, pointing out that ROTC provides an opportunity to enter the Army or other service branch at a higher pay grade.
He answered other questions that ranged from personal to almost top secret.
“What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?” That answer involved taking his wife to the wrong restaurant for her birthday.
“When you join the Army, do they tell you about Area 51?,” a student asked. He looked disappointed at the answer, while the rest of the students laughed. “All I know about Area 51 is what I saw in the Will Smith movie Independence Day.”
For Ewing, a 1997 graduate of Northview High School, those down to earth questions provide the opportunity to bring the military seem real for the students.
“Have any of your good friends been killed in action?”
His answer was a little slower and more thought out than most during his visit with the students.
“Yes, three of them….one, she was blown up.”
Prior to the question and answer session, Ewing focused on motivating the students to do their best in school and concentrate on their eduction for their future careers. When speaking later in the afternoon to EWMS eighth grade students, he also focused on choices and opportunities available to them as they attend Northview High next year.
“He is great,” Ernest Ward Principal Nancy Gindl-Perry said. “He really, really gets them going and encourages them.”
Like Ewing, many of the EWMS students were dressed in camouflage Friday because it was “Camo Day” at Ernest Ward as the school celebrated the last day of EWMS Spirit week.
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Pictured top: Ernest Ward students, dressed in camouflage as part of the school’s spirit week, list to SFC Bobby Ewing Friday afternoon. Pictured inset: Ewing, an Army recruiter, explains the military to the students. NortEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Remembering Mt. Calvary: Old Fashioned Worship Service Today
October 17, 2009
Back in 1935, a group of faithful gathered on the shores of Pine Barren Creek to worship. They gathered under tents with sawdust covered floors to sing hymns, pray and listen to the Gospel preached.
This afternoon, the faithful will gather again to remember those meetings at the Mt. Calvary Tabernacle and Camp Meeting Day. This afternoon’s service will be held at 4:00 at Highland Baptist Church in Molino, sponsored by the Molino Mid-County Historical Society in coordination with the Highland Baptist Historical Committee. Just like the services of old, the event will include singing praises, reading from Psalm as well as prayer. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The following “History of Mt. Calvary and Camp Meetings” was submitted by the Molino Mid-County Historical Society.
The Mt. Calvary camp meetings began in May, 1935 as the result of the visions, prayers, and hard work of a few families. The goal was to provide a “beacon on the hill” to guide people to God. In the summer months a two-week revival was held with this interdenominational group. The revival was followed by dinner on the ground or in the dining hall. Some spread their dishes on a tablecloth on the ground and ate those wonderful meals as they visited with other guests.
Taylor and Florence Crabtree, Reverend Luther Horne, and Reverend Arthur Townley started the groundwork for this endeavor. At the first meeting, Sheriff H. E. “Hamp” Gandy provided a large tent for the first months. The people brought their tents as well before constructing their own cabins.
The Pine Barren site was chosen with other Christian families supporting the beginning of a great spiritual experience. People donated food items like sugar, shortening, peas, beans as well as chickens and pork for the dining hall.
Mr. “Bob” Butler volunteered the construction of the tabernacle and other buildings. Several families built their cabins across the road.
The Lord blessed the efforts of these families though many difficulties. Mrs. Florence Crabtree died a few weeks before the first meeting and Mr. Arthur Townley died a short time later. God continued to provide and sent others to support the work.
Many enthusiastic Christian people worked tirelessly to make the camp meeting years a success.