JV Football: Northview Beats Escambia County 24-20

September 28, 2010

The junior varsity Northview Chiefs beat the Escambia County (Atmore) Blue Devils Monday night, 24-20.

The Chiefs were first on the board with a touchdown run from sophomore LaMikal Banks.  The Chiefs went for the two point conversion, with Kevin Vaughan finding Dalton Daniel with a pass into the end end zone. With 2:03 to go in the quarter, the Chiefs were up 8-0.

For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.

The Blue Devils tied the game 8-8 with 6:43 on the clock in the second. The Chiefs answered with a touchdown run from Dy’shun White with 2:27 in the half . Vaughan was in for the two point conversion, and the Chiefs were back on top 16-8.

Escambia County scored again with 1:48 in the second with a 46-yard touchdown pass.  A good two point conversion was called back on a holding flag. The Blue Devils’ second attempt at two failed with the quarterback taken down in the backfield by Daulton Tullis and a host of Chiefs. At halftime, Northview was up 16-14.

After a scoreless third quarter, sophomore White had an 11-yard touchdown run. Vaughan was successful on the two point conversion, and the Chiefs were on top 24-14 with 6:38 to go in the ballgame.

But Escambia County was not done, scoring again with a 65-yard touchdown and a good two-pointer, cutting Northview’s lead to 24-20.

With seconds on the clock, the Blue Devils unsuccessfully tried several a long-distance passes on their last possession.

The junior varsity Northview Chiefs will be at home October 7 at 6 p.m. against the Baker Gators.

For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from Monday night’s game, click here.

Pictured top: Dy’shun White (#14) gains yardage for the Northview Chiefs Thursday night behind the blocking of Kevin Vaughan (#12). Pictured inset: Mariah Albritton cheers for the Chiefs. Pictured below:  Kevin Vaughan back to pass for the Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

3 Responses to “JV Football: Northview Beats Escambia County 24-20”

  1. Kelly V on September 29th, 2010 4:46 pm

    Way to go Kevin!!! We’re proud of you over here in Texas!!!!!

  2. Granny "B" on September 28th, 2010 7:50 am

    For all those Chiefs that stood on the side line…I love you anyway!

  3. Big D on September 28th, 2010 6:54 am

    Great job Chiefs!!! Keep working hard.

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