Northview Beats Graceville 24-6 (With Photo Gallery)

September 4, 2010

The Northview Chiefs opened their season Friday night with a big road win over Graceville, 24-6

The Chiefs ended their first possession with a 27-yard field goal from Lance Bushaw. Then, with 5:26 on the clock in the first, Graceville’s Tigers were on the board with a touchdown from the six-yard line toe end their first possession. The Tigers missed their two point attempt, taking the lead 6-3.

Then with 1:24 to go in the first, senior Taylor Martin had a two-yard touchdown dash. A good kick, and the Chiefs returned to the lead, 10-6.

The Chiefs managed a drive inside the Graceville 10 before attempting and missing a fourth down field goal with a second shy of six minutes to go in the half.

With 3:44 remaining in the half, NHS intercepted the ball at midfield. But the Chiefs fumbled on the Tiger’s 40. It was Graceville’s ball with 2:25 in the second.

For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.

At the 1:05 mark in the second, senior Dustin Yuhasz returned a Graceville punt 65 yards for a touchdown. A good extra point, and the Chiefs were up 17-6. Northview
drove to the one-yard line with 1.3 seconds on the clock in the first half. But they were unable to make the play before the buzzer. Headed to the lockers, the Chiefs were ahead of the Gators 17-6.

The third quarter was all about defense as both teams were scoreless.

In the fourth, with 10:46 on the board, quarterback Brandon Sheets was in for another Northview touchdown from five yards out. A textbook kick through the uprights, and the Chiefs sealed their 24-6 victory over the Graceville Tigers.

The Chiefs amassed 354 total yards against Graceville, with 281 yards on the ground.

Northview (1-0, 0-0) will be on the road again next week for their first district game against South Walton.

For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.

Pictured top: Northview senior Taylor Martin avoids Graceville defenders Friday night. Pictured top inset: Cheerleader Ariel Holland. Bottom inset: Brooke Tullis. Pictured below: The Northview Chiefs beat Graceville Friday night on the road. NorthEscambia.com photos by Heather Leonard, click to enlarge.


Comments

23 Responses to “Northview Beats Graceville 24-6 (With Photo Gallery)”

  1. reader on September 8th, 2010 11:59 am

    jay will be lucky to win a game with 7th graders starting

  2. jay boy on September 8th, 2010 7:17 am

    You boys better brace yourself for when the blue wave comes to your territory comes to you house and stomps on you……

  3. bandmom on September 6th, 2010 12:58 pm

    the band and fans turned out – just no photos of them this time. We actually had as many or more fans than the home crowd. way to show your support NHS fans!

  4. William on September 6th, 2010 12:02 pm

    >Did the NHS Band go to the game also? Where are their pic’s?

    The pictures were submitted, as the photo credit says. No one submitted any band photos. Anyone is welcome to submit reasonable quality photos to news@northescambia.com
    .

  5. NHS mom on September 6th, 2010 11:42 am

    GO CHIEFS!! GREAT WAY TO START THE SEASON—
    Did the NHS Band go to the game also? Where are their pic’s?

  6. Mrs. Ellis on September 4th, 2010 5:22 pm

    Congratulations! Keep up the hard playing!

  7. Serena on September 4th, 2010 9:28 am

    GREAT GAME!! GOOD JOB LA’DERIOUS (BIG “D”)!

  8. The Doer on September 4th, 2010 7:49 am

    These pictures are crystal clear. Who took these? They look great!

  9. Tasha on September 4th, 2010 7:46 am

    Go La’Derious…..Awesome Job Big D……………

  10. mom on September 4th, 2010 1:46 am

    Ahhh Haaa, didn’t see that! Thanks William!

  11. William on September 4th, 2010 1:45 am

    >>> Anyone know how the other area schools’ games went?

    http://www.northescambia.com/?p=27089

  12. mom on September 4th, 2010 1:41 am

    Great Job Chiefs! Anyone know how the other area schools’ games went? (EA and ECHS)

  13. Courr Merr on September 3rd, 2010 11:15 pm

    Great job guys! GO CIEFS :)

  14. Kassandra Lett A.K.A S@nBoX on September 3rd, 2010 11:06 pm

    WAY TO GO CH3IFS =)

  15. Angela Dortch Rowell on September 3rd, 2010 10:54 pm

    Congrats Chiefs!!! Still gotta root for the home team even though I’m in Texas now! Hope ya’ll have an awesome season!!!

  16. Austin Cooper (class 2010) on September 3rd, 2010 10:39 pm

    I love you guys live it up it goes by fast great win!

  17. Deni on September 3rd, 2010 10:19 pm

    Way to go CHiefs!!

  18. UNKNOWN on September 3rd, 2010 10:05 pm

    WAY TO GO CHIEFS!!!!

  19. me on September 3rd, 2010 9:57 pm

    Great game made that long ride well worth it. GO CHIEFS

  20. mom of 2 NHS students on September 3rd, 2010 9:43 pm

    Way to go CHIEFS!!!!

  21. big john sellars on September 3rd, 2010 9:04 pm

    blood makes the grass grow. great job guys

  22. HEY on September 3rd, 2010 8:57 pm

    whoopwhoop go chiefs!!!!!

  23. casey wooten on September 3rd, 2010 8:49 pm

    Go CHIEFS