Heath Burkett Inks Baseball Scholarship

August 6, 2010

Nothview High School’s Heath Burkett signed a scholarship Thursday afternoon to pitch for Emmanuel College near Atlanta.

Burkett said he chose the Lions over Tennessee Temple University, Greensboro College in North Carolina and Brewton Parker in southeast Georgia. The Emmanuel Lions are in the NAIA and the Southern States Athletic Conference.

During his senior year on the mound for the Chiefs, Burkett had a 2.35 ERA and was 5-1.

Pictured top: Heath Burkett (center) signs a baseball scholarship with Emmanuel College Thursday afternoon as his father, Rodney Burkett (right) and  Northview Coach Sid Wheatley (left) looks on. Pictured inset: Burkett on the mound during his senior season with the Northview Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

19 Responses to “Heath Burkett Inks Baseball Scholarship”

  1. Linda on August 11th, 2010 10:03 am

    Congradulations! I know the family is proud—-plus you will be closer to home–but TTU has a beautiful campus @ progam too. Way to go! Just continue to keep up the good work!

  2. bburt on August 8th, 2010 6:33 pm

    yay heath ..im so excited for you

  3. paula on August 8th, 2010 11:42 am

    Way to go Heath-man!

  4. DWGibson on August 7th, 2010 8:38 am

    Congrats Heath! Tear it up up there and show em how we play down here.

  5. Camden on August 7th, 2010 7:32 am

    Good Job Heath Im so proud of you!!! Good luck, I hope yall have a winning season!!

  6. College Mommy on August 6th, 2010 11:23 pm

    Congrats Heath! From the Johnson family
    we are very proud of all that you have accomplished and we are looking forward to see how far you go in life
    Love
    Nicole Justin Daisy
    Dianne and Samantha

  7. Northender43 on August 6th, 2010 8:20 pm

    congrats Heath!!!! I know the Family is proud of you!!!

  8. Ashley B. (: on August 6th, 2010 4:27 pm

    Congrats Heathy Poo! (: Have fun & be safe!

  9. Felicia on August 6th, 2010 1:07 pm

    Congrats!!

  10. Brigitte on August 6th, 2010 12:24 pm

    Congrats Heath! Best of luck to you!!

  11. Joshua Scott on August 6th, 2010 10:47 am

    Heath, Proud of you Bud & Good Luck!

  12. Chris & Cathy Scott on August 6th, 2010 10:45 am

    Congrats Heath. You definitely deserve it. May God Bless you in everything you do! Rodney, i know you and your wife are proud!

  13. David Huie Green on August 6th, 2010 10:12 am

    good for you. Make the most of it

  14. Willene on August 6th, 2010 8:35 am

    Congratulations

  15. NHS Mom on August 6th, 2010 8:30 am

    Congrats Heath! Keep us updated on your winning season! You know we’ve got Buck Showalter bossin the Orioles now. Bet he can get you on after college. You are that good!

  16. S.Hanks on August 6th, 2010 7:25 am

    Congratulations Heath. Go Lions. Best of Luck, We know you’lle do great. Have fun in college.

  17. Proud Army Parent on August 6th, 2010 7:18 am

    Congrats Heath, you deserve it!

  18. Second Nana on August 6th, 2010 7:02 am

    Congrats Heath. Hope to catch one of your games. Study hard. We will miss you.

  19. Victoria R. on August 6th, 2010 6:03 am

    Heath, I am happy for you!!!!

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