Lady Chiefs Honor Volleyball Seniors, Sweep Jay Royals
October 15, 2010
The Northview Lady Chiefs honored their senior players Thursday night as they defeated the Jay Royals in three straight games. The JV Chiefs also took two straight from Jay.
“We had a great ceremony for our seniors and I felt that the players did a great job with their messages to each other and the team. All 6 seniors started and played in every game during our match with Jay. I feel that this is a testament to the great senior class that we have this year,” Northview Head Coach Betty Heaton said. “Through out their game they stayed positive as a team even when the score was tight. They did a great job finishing each game.”
The Northview Seniors are profiled at the bottom of this page.
Varsity
The varsity Lady Chiefs beat Jay in three games, 25-21, 23-22, 25-20.
The seniors lead the Lady Chiefs to victory, with Shawna Montgomery having 13 kills, two blocks and two aces. Sarah Killam added half a dozen assists and a couple of aces. Ashley Digmon had eight assists, two aces and an assist, while Kara Hardin recorded two kills, three aces, one block and an assist. Katie Wieborg had three kills and one ace for the Lady Chiefs.
With the win, the varsity Lady Chiefs improved to 5-3 in the district.
JV
The JV Lady Chiefs down the Jay Royals in two, 25-11, 25-20.
“JV did a great job coming out ready to play. I was pleased with their level of communication on the court and the effort they gave,” Heaton said.
Hannah Fiellin and Rebecca Masaitis each had one kill and one ace. Madison Arrington had one ace and an assist, while Rebecca Grim had one kill. The JV Chiefs also had a two kills from Ali Martin.
The JV Lady Chiefs are 7-8 overall.
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Northview Lady Chiefs Seniors
Senior members of the school’s varsity volleyball team (pictured above and top of page) are:
Trestine Dean #10
Trestine enjoys physical eduction in school and hopes to become a doctor. She enjoys pizza, Criminal Minds, the movie Madea Goes to Jail and likes all types of music.
Ashley Digmon #9
Ashley’s favorite subject in school is physical education, and she plans to become a teacher. She likes country music, American Idol and The Notebook. Her favorite food is chicken.
Sarah Killam #24
Sarah’s favorite class is English, and she plans to be a physical therapist. She enjoys watching 7th Heaven and the movie Step Up. He likes Christian music, and her favorite food is “anything”.
Kara Hardin #2
Kara enjoys physical education and plans to be a cosmetologist. Her favorite movie is Dear John, and on TV she likes The Secret Life of the American Teenage. She likes steak and country music.
Shawna Montgomery #4
Shawna plans to be an athletic trainer; he favorite subject in school is physical education. She enjoys Christian music, the movie Superstar, the TV show Grey’s Anatomy and her favorite food is roast.
Katie Wieborg #5
Katie enjoys watching The Secret Life of the American Teenager and The Notebook. Her favorite dish is Chicken Roban, and she enjoys country music. In school she like physical eduction. She plans to become a missionary.
Source: NorthviewChiefs.com
Northview, Freeport To Battle For District Lead
October 15, 2010
Tonight will be a battle for the top in FHSAA District 1-A as the Northview Chiefs are on the road against the Bulldogs of Freeport. The Chiefs are the only District 1-A team that is undefeated overall, but the Chiefs and the Bulldogs are both 4-0 in district play. Vernon is 4-1 in district play.
The other North Escambia area team in District 1-A is the Jay. The Royals (0-5, 0-4) are hoping for a homecoming win over South Walton.
Cooler Fall Weather
October 15, 2010
Cooler fall weather has arrived, with overnight lows dipping into the lower 40’s.
Here is your official North Escambia rain-free forecast:
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tonight’s Prep Football
October 15, 2010
Here is a schedule of area prep football games tonight in the North Escambia area.
Remember, if you are attending a game, we encourage you to email us scores, stats and/or photos tonight to news@northescambia.com.
Florida
Northview at Freeport
Brother Martin at Tate
South Walton at Jay
Choctawhatchee at West Florida
Gulf Breeze at Washington
J.R. Arnold at Pensacola
Escambia at Catholic
James Rickards at Pace
Crestview at Milton
Alabama
Flomaton at Millry
Jackson at Escambia County (Atmore)
T.R. Miller at Trinity Presbyterian
Thomasville at W.S. Neal
Wilcox at Escambia Academy
JV West Florida Jags Down NHS Chiefs (With Photo Gallery)
October 15, 2010
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs fell to the West Florida High School Jaguars Thursday evening. 20-16.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Jaguars took the lead 8-0 in the first quarter with 5:39 on the clock.
About two minutes later, the Chiefs crossed midfield deep into Jaguar territory on a Kevin Vaughan pass to Dalton Daniel. On the next play, Vaughan was in on a 15-yard quarterback keeper. A good two point conversion, and the game was tied 8-8 in Bratt.
The Jaguars would strike again with just 50 seconds to go in the first quarter. West Florida fumbled away their chance at two for a 14-8 lead headed into the second.
The second quarter remained scoreless until just 50 seconds before the half and a 21-yard touchdown run from sophomore Dy’shun White. A two-point pass to Chris Madison was good, and the Chiefs took a 16-14 lead over West Florida into the third quarter.
West Florida went on to claim a 20-16 win over the Northview Chiefs.
The Chiefs will travel to Escambia County (Atmore) on October 25 for their final game of the season.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured: The junior varsity Northview Chiefs take on West Florida High Thursday in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Traffic: That’s Just Nuts
October 14, 2010
Traffic was just “nuts” on North Highway 99 for a couple of hours Thursday afternoon after a semi-truck’s load of peanuts was accidently spilled over a stretch of the highway. The incident happened about 12:45 p.m. near Highway 164. The roadway was cleared by about 3 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
15-Year Struck By Car Passes Away
October 14, 2010
A 15-year old struck by a car as he walked along Nine Mile Road Tuesday night has passed away.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Shawn Youngstrom, 15, of Pensacola, was walking in the dark in the turn lane from Nine Mile Road to Allegheny Avenue when he was struck by a SUV driven by Jeremy Gravette, 33, of Pensacola about 7 p.m.
Youngstrom was flown to Sacred Heart Hospital. Gravette and a six year old passenger in his vehicle were not injured.
Two Found Shot To Death In South Escambia County
October 14, 2010
Two people were discovered shot to death in south Escambia County late last night.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to weapons discharge call on Old Corry Field Road at the Royal Crest Apartments about 11:42 p.m. Wednesday. When the arrived, a security guard told them that he heard several gunshots in the apartment complex.
As deputies walked the complex, they discovered two adults, one male and one female, shot to death outside an apartment.
“At this time investigators are following up on several leads. No suspects have been taken into custody at this time,” according to Sgt. Ted Roy, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office.
The names of the victims are being withheld until next of kin are notified.
Judy Dianne Bondurant
October 14, 2010
Mrs. Judy Dianne Bondurant, age 59, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010 in a Pensacola hospital.
Mrs. Bondurant was a native and long time resident of Flomaton, and had lived for a short time in Century. She was employed as a teller at Escambia County Bank. Mrs. Bondurant was a member of Catawba Springs Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Donald J. Bondurant of Flomaton; her father, Hughie Jernigan of Century; a son, Jeffrey J. Bondurant of Albuquerque, NM; a sister, Joan Mize of Flomaton; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Mize-Wadkins Cemetery.
Visitation was held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Dewey Bondurant, Jr., Lee Jernigan, Earnie White, Danny White, Pat Carden, Jim McCutchin, Darrell Kalichak, and Larry White.
Century Business Owner Repaying Thousands In Sales Tax Theft Case
October 14, 2010
A Century woman is repaying tens of thousands of dollars in sales tax that she collected from customers but the Florida Department of Revenue says she failed to remit to the state.
Tania Michelle Cunningham 36, of Century, surrendered to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department on September 8, 2009 on numerous felony and misdemeanor charges related to theft of state funds. In Escambia County Circuit Court, most of the charges against Cunningham were dropped, and she entered into a plea agreement under which adjudication was withheld on two charges of failure to remit sales tax.
Cunningham was sentenced to 15 years probation, and she was also ordered to pay $76,974.49 in restitution to the Florida Department of Revenue. The restitution amount included both back sales taxes, interest and investigation costs, according to court records.
Department of Revenue investigators alleged that Cunningham routinely collected tax from customers at the businesses; but, during various periods beginning in 2004 through 2006, she failed to send to the state all of the sales taxes that she had collected. Under state law, sales tax is the property of the state at the moment of collection.
According to the Department of Revenue, Cunningham operated Kim’s Mini Mart at 8130 North Century Boulevard and Kim’s Beauty World at 9420 North Century Boulevard during the tax periods in question.