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.
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3 Responses to “JV Football: Northview Beats Escambia County 24-20”
Way to go Kevin!!! We’re proud of you over here in Texas!!!!!
For all those Chiefs that stood on the side line…I love you anyway!
Great job Chiefs!!! Keep working hard.