First Chief Challenge 5K A Huge Success (With Photo Gallery And Results)

October 3, 2010

Over 140 runners and walkers took part in the first annual Chief Challenge 5K Saturday morning at Northview High School.

The overall fastest male was Sam Cowen from Pensacola Christian Academy and the fastest overall female runner was Robin Blackman from Jay High School. There were 142 racers ranging from kindergarten age and up that finished the course around the campus of Northview High School.

For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event with nearly 200 photos, click here.

“The Wellness and Cross Country team sponsored the run and only anticipated about 50 runners. Our over all goal was to promote running/walking and family fitness through the Chief Challenge,” said Natalie Nall, Chief Challenge coordinator. “We were surprised by the community turnout and great weather. We would like to continue to keep the cost low, but plan to work out the many kinks for next year‘s Chief Challenge. We heard great feedback from many of the participants and plan to make next year’s race just as fun . Thanks to the many parents and sponsors of the race.”

Results from the Chief Challenger were as follows:

Kindergarten Female
1st Audrey Goetter

First Grade Male
1st John Bashore

Third Grade Female
1st Emmalyn Womack
2nd Reagan Armstrong

Fourth Grade Female
1st Shelby Bashore
2nd Allison Rice
3rd Allison Johnson

Fourth Grade Male
1st Seth Killam
2nd Dillin Conti

Sixth Grade Female
1st Jorja Agrait
2nd Mary Sullivan

Sixth Grade Male
1st Nick Zabelle

Seventh Grade Female
1st Natalie Goetter
2nd Bethany Reynolds
3rd Rebecca Worthery

Seventh Grade Male
1st Tommy Peterson
2nd Sam Gonzalez
3rd Zachary Calloway

Eighth Grade Female
1st Jessica Thornton
2nd Lauren Cochran
3rd Haley Hawkins

Eighth Grade Male
1st Evan Fairbanks
2nd Brett Ramirez

Freshmen Female
1st Sarah Jacobs
2nd Ann Brock
3rd Danielle Steadham

Freshmen Male
1st Jeremy Carlson
2nd Blake Ordway
3rd Joshua Balentine

Sophomore Female
1st Georgia Goetter
2nd Whitney Arrington
3rd Lauren Christ

Sophomore Male
1st Jackson Butler
2nd Kody Johnson
3rd Jacob Teed

Junior Female
1st Sarah Whittle
2nd Melissa Moretz
3rd Cari Peterson

Junior Male
1st Kenneth Cochran
2nd Richard Moses
3rd Kobi Jekel

Senior Female
1st Robin Blackman
2nd Sarah Killam
3rd Shawna Montgomery

Senior Male
1st Sam Cowen
2nd Josh Scott
3rd Jared Johnson

Adult Female 29 Below
1st Rachel Killam
2nd Emily English
3rd Anna Barry

Adult Female 30-39
1st Lisa Miller
2nd Lacey Lee
3rd Betty Heaton

Adult Male
1st Keith Bell
2nd Coty Chance
3rd Jason Miller

Master Female
1st Alice Skaggs
2nd Cheryl Harper
3rd Sue Hopkins

Master Male
1st Roberto Meghellini
2nd Karl Robinson
3rd Jonathon Yoder

Grand Master Female
1st Terri Sanders
2nd Linda Williams

Grand Master Male
1st Clyde Williams

Pictured top: Over 140 runners and walkers took part in the first annual Chief Challenge Saturday morning at Northview High School. Pictured inset above: Robin Blackman of Jay was the top female runner in the Chief Challenge. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

10 Responses to “First Chief Challenge 5K A Huge Success (With Photo Gallery And Results)”

  1. walnuthill girl on October 7th, 2010 1:31 am

    Proud of u robin u did awesome,,,,not just saying cause u r my cuz,,,girl u have worked so hard to get where u r at……lol best of luck in all of the other races u r in…

  2. Natalie Nall on October 5th, 2010 4:09 pm

    Letter to the Editor-
    I would like to thank everyone who came out to Northview’s first 5K run/walk. Through conversations and emails, I was surprised to learn that over 75% of the participants and volunteers had never been involved with a 5k before. The Chief Challenge has fired up many people to continue to walk and run in our community. As one of the wellness coordinators, this is great news. Making the time in your day to walk/run for 30 minutes a day will contribute to a healthy lifestyle. I’m sure the new walking trail at Bratt Park will be busy. This excites me for next year’s run/walk.
    The community support was overwhelmingly generous with donations of time, money, and resources. Having the community support enables us to keep the cost down. I would like to thank the community and Northview High School. Foremost, I would like to thank the cross country parents for helping with pre-race planning and race day activities. Secondly, a variety of clubs, departments, and sports (Volleyball, FFA, Drum line, FBLA, Math Department, Spanish Club, Cheerleaders, Wellness Program, & NJROTC) from Northview were actively involved with volunteering on the course. A special thanks to the teachers that encouraged their student’s involvement. Last but not least a big thank you to the many businesses and individuals that gave monitory donations or resources.
    Northescambia.com, Lee Veterinary Clinic, New Life Fellowship Assembly of God Church, Atmore Family Medicine, Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Mid Town Auto Parts, Audio Plus, Shaklee, Pepsi of Atmore, Dr. David Brannon, Escofab, Laurel Oak Apartment, United Bank, Winn Dixie, Alabama Wing House, Just 4 Pets, Wanda DeVaughan, Christine & Serena Franklin, Latasha Franklin, Pat Henderson, Betty Killiam, Tammie’s Cuttin’ Loose Salon, J. & D. Lawn Care, Just 4 Kids, Joanne Rausch, Leighton & Dusty Spicer, David & Patty Smith, William Stuckey, RVM of Alabama, Petty Funeral Home, & Andy & Linda Gott
    See you next year-
    Natalie Nall

  3. TJ on October 4th, 2010 10:29 am

    I didn’t run but I was there helping with something and it was great I will be there next year Too!!! Mrs. Nall Thanks for you!!

  4. Papermaker on October 4th, 2010 10:00 am

    Keep up the hard work Ashley. Hang with runners like your uncle Kevin and you too may go to Nationals. Olympics? Push! Keep the drive and you will continue to improve, guaranteed! The only “bad” run is one when you ride back to the fininsh line! Never quit!

  5. Papermaker on October 4th, 2010 9:56 am

    Correction: The team took Northview to state. Granted Kevin did “alone” take Northview to “Nationals”.

  6. Terri Sanders on October 3rd, 2010 9:13 pm

    It was an honor for us to have three generations of our family to run in this.Myself,my son Kevin who took NV to state in running and my Grandadaughter Ashley Gunter. -We had a great time! thanks Coach Nall!!!

  7. Amanda on October 3rd, 2010 7:23 pm

    Congrats Alice Skaggs I am so proud of you!!!

  8. parent on October 3rd, 2010 5:07 pm

    Thanks, Natalie. Looking forward to next year!

  9. Serena on October 3rd, 2010 9:58 am

    Congrats to Jazzlyn for being the fourth 10th grade girl! Enjoyable event…can’t wait for it next year!!

  10. Greg on October 3rd, 2010 4:57 am

    Proud of you Robin!