High School Volleyball: Flomaton Defeats Northview
September 21, 2010
The Northview Lady Chiefs fell to the Flomaton Lady Canes Monday at the varsity and junior varsity level.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the varsity games, click here.
Varsity
The varsity Chiefs dropped three games to Flomaton, 24-26, 20-25, 15-25.
“Tonight’s game wasn’t what we were hoping it would be. We are still working on consistency in our play. We need to continue to work on our serving and serve receive. Once those two are fixed, I believe we will see a different ending in our games,” NHS Head Coach Betty Heaton said.
Senior Shawna Montgomery had a dozen kills, three aces, six blocks and four digs for the Lady Chiefs. Kara Hardin, a senior, added three aces and three digs, while sophomore Morgan Payne had three kills, two digs and a block.
The Lady Chiefs are 3-9 overall, 2-1 in district play. Northview will play their first regular season home games Thursday against Freeport. The junior varsity will take to the court at 5 p.m., followed by the varsity at 6 p.m.
Junior Varsity
Flomaton defeated Northview in two junior varsity games, 18-25, 17-25.
Freshman Madison Arrington had one ace, one kill and two aces. Lana Clayton added three kills and four assists for the Lady Chiefs.
The JV Lady Chiefs are 1-6.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
One Critically Injured In Flomaton Wreck, Airlifted To Hospital
September 21, 2010
One person was seriously injured in a single vehicle accident Monday afternoon near Flomaton.
An adult female was airlifted in critical condition to a Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola following the crash. Three other adult females in the vehicle sustained only minor injuries, according to emergency personnel.
The driver of a SUV apparently lost control and overturned several times on Highway 31 near Wolf Log Road.
The Friendship and Flomaton fire departments, Flomaton Police Department and Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Office were among those that responded to the accident. Further details were not available; the accident is still under investigation by Alabama State Troopers.
Pictured above: One person was critically injured in this single vehicle accident Monday afternoon near Flomaton. Three other people in the vehicle received only minor injuries. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
See You At The Pole Events Planned For Northview, Molino Park, Ernest Ward, Tate, Ransom
September 21, 2010
The annual See You at the Pole rally will be held Wednesday morning at Northview High, Ernest Ward Middle, Ransom Middle, Tate High and Molino Park Elementary schools.
Students will gather as school begins to pray in the non-denominational event. See You at the Pole will be held at 8:00 a.m. at Northview High, led by the school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
The event will take place at 7 a.m. at Molino Park Elementary, 8:40 a.m. at Ernest Ward, 7:30 a.m. at Tate High and 8:30 a.m. at Ransom Middle.
See You at the Pole is a student-initiated, student organized, and student-led event. Students typically pray for their school, friends teachers, government and the nation.
Pictured above: Students gather for the See You at the Pole rally last year at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
18 Middle School Students Named Take Stock in Children Scholars
September 21, 2010
Eighteen seventh grade students have been introduced as the newest Take Stock in Children scholars. Take Stock is a statewide program that operates locally under the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation.
Two of the students attend Ernest Ward Middle School — Amber Freeman and Carly Ward. Amber hopes to attend Florida State University and become a wildlife biologist. Carly hopes to attend the University of West Florida and become a hospital administrator.
In all, there were 108 Take Stock in Children students in grades 7-12 who will receive a Take Stock in Children four year tuition scholarship when they graduate from high school, as long as they maintain good grades, have a record of attendance and display good citizenship, as well as remaining crime and drug free. Donations from community businesses, organizations, individuals and foundations are used to purchase scholarships using matching funds from the Florida Prepaid College Foundation. The program includes weekly meetings at school with a community mentor.
The newest Take Stock in Children students include Nikita Babkin (Ransom Middle), Alyssa Barnes (Ferry Pass Middle), Destinee Brundidge (Brown Barge Middle), Danika Burgett (Bailey Middle), Shelby Butts (Bailey Middle), Amber Freeman (Ernest Ward Middle), Courtney Greene (Ferry Pass Middle), Elijah Harris (Brown Barge Middle), Savion Henderson (Brown Barge Middle), Brianna Holmquist (Ransom Middle), Mariah McMullen (Ferry Pass Middle), Zachary Sosby (Workman Middle), Austin Thomann (Ransom Middle), Austin Travis (Brown Barge Middle), Tara Vanderburg (Bellview Middle), Donald Vaughan, Jr. (Workman Middle), Carly Ward (Ernest Ward Middle), and Jazmin Womack (Workman Middle).
Pictured top: Carly Ward (left) and Amber Freeman from Ernest Ward Middle School were named Take Stock in Children scholars recently. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Jay Lady Royals Top Among Santa Rosa Schools In Cross Country Meet
September 21, 2010
The Jay High School Lady Royals placed first among all Santa Rosa County Schools in the 39th Annual Wildcat Invitational cross country meet hosted by Washington High School this past weekend.
Santa Rosa teams finished as follows: Jay, 12th; Gulf Breeze, 14th; Pace, 15th; Navarre, 16th;, and Milton, 17th.
The top five runners for Jay were Allison Blair (23:09), Leely Trevino (23:06), Robin Blackman (23:27), Caristyn Golden (24:12), and Jessica Thornton (25:04).
The Lady Royals are scheduled to take part in a cross country meet Tuesday afternoon at Northview High School with the Chiefs, Baker and Escambia Academy.
Pictured top: The Jay Lady Royals prepare to run the 39th Annual Wildcat Invitational cross country meet at Washington High School. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Register Now For Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk
September 21, 2010
The First Annual Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk is coming to Northview High School.
The event will be held Saturday, October 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the school campus in Bratt. “The course is not your typical 5K race. It includes a variety of terrains and challenging hills around the campus,” according to event organizers.
For a registration form and more details, click here.
The First Annual Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
Armed Robbery At Molino Pharmacy; Short Standoff Follows On Molino Road (With Photo Gallery)
September 20, 2010
Authorities are continuing to investigate an armed robbery Monday afternoon at a Molino pharmacy. During their investigation, they surrounded a house on Molino Road and detained at least three individuals after a short standoff.
For a photo gallery from the pharmacy and the standoff on Molino Road, click here.
Read an update to this story here.
The robbery was reported about 1:30 at Scott’s Pharmacy on Highway 29 at the intersection of Molino Road. One suspect was described as a white male in jeans and a blue bath robe. The, who was armed with a handgun, was wearing a blue and green checked shirt over his head.
At short time after the robbery, numerous deputies converged on a home in the 400 block of Molino Road, near the U.S. Post Office. With weapons drawn, deputies ordered the occupants of the home to exit. Two people — a male and female — complied and were temporarily detained and later released.
A third person refused to exit the home. Deputies could be heard calling the man by name, ordering him step outside and threatening to send a K-9 into the home. After the standoff continued for about a half hour, the man exited the brick home and was detained. He was later released.
Further details have not been released by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
For a photo gallery from the pharmacy and the standoff on Molino Road, click here.
Pictured: Authorities are investigating the armed robbery of Scott’s Pharmacy in Molino Monday afternoon. Pictured inset and below: Deputies surrounded a house on Molino Road after a possible suspect refused to exit a Molino Road home. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
State Attorney: Trooper Justified In Shooting Death Of Cottage Hill Man
September 20, 2010
State Attorney: Trooper Justified In Shooting Death Of Cottage Hill Man
An State Attorney’s Office opinion released Monday morning says a Florida Highway Patrol officer was justified in the shooting death of a Cottage Hill man during a traffic stop in July.
“The death of Clifton Austin Salter is certainly an unfortunate situation. While Trooper (Michael) Black was only in the process of an ordinary and routine traffic stop, Mr. Salter’s actions were sufficient to create an imminent fear of violence in the mind of Trooper Black,” according to Assistant State Attorney John A. Molchan.
Salter, 59, was shot multiple times during a Florida Highway Patrol traffic stop on Pine Forest Road the morning of July 14. The State Attorney’s Office said that prior to, or on the arrival of, the trooper at his truck, Salter drew a handgun and shot himself once. However, the report states, that wound was not fatal. Salter was shot a total of five times after raising his gun in the director of the trooper.
The State Attorney’s Office offered the following account of the incidents as they happened the morning of July 14:
Trooper black observed Salter’s red pickup traveling at 66 mph in a 45 mph zone on Pine Forest Road just north of Longleaf Drive, about a mile from the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds. He initiated a traffic stop, with Salter coming to a stop about four-tenths of a mile later. Black approached the truck on the passenger side and knocked on the window, according to the report. Salter did not respond, and the trooper noted blood coming from Salter’s nose.
“At this time, Trooper Black drew his handgun and believed that Salter had shot himself,” the report states.
An autopsy later determined that Salter sustained a gunshot wound to the upper portion of his month, but the autopsy indicated the self-inflicted gunshot wound was not fatal.
Black gave Salter multiple commands to drop his weapon with no response. An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy and another trooper arrived on scene. Black attempted to open the door of the truck, but it was locked.
“Trooper Black observed Salter turn his head and raise the handgun in Trooper Black’s direction. Trooper Black believed that Salter was going to shoot him,” the report states. “At this point, Trooper Black fired his handgun three times through the passenger window, striking Salter in the chest.”
Salter continued to move, according to Black and the ECSO deputy.
“Salter was observed by Trooper Black to shift the handgun in his direction again. Trooper Black fired his handgun twomore times, causing Salter to slump again,” according to the report.
Salter was pronounced dead on the scene by Escambia County EMS.
Salter’s driving privileges were permanently revoked in 1997, and he had to previous felony convictions. “Further investigation also revealed that Salter was a Vietnam
Combat Veteran who was receiving treatment for depression, PTSD and bipolar disorders. Interviews with Salter’s friends revealed that Salter had no intention of going back to jail and would kill himself if caught driving without a license,” the State Attorney’s Office report stated.
Salter was the brother of Santa Rosa County Commissioner Don Salter.
Pictured above and below: Officials investigate the officer-involved shooting of Clifton Salter of Cottage Hill in July. NorthEscambia.com file photos click to enlarge.
Escambia Double Homicide May Have Been Home Invasion
September 20, 2010
A double homicide is under investigation in Escambia County, and now investigators say that it may have been the result of a home invasion.
Two women were found shot to death as Escambia County deputies responded to a shots fired call just after 3 a.m. Monday on Pearson Road near Myrtle Grove. They were in identified as Raquel M. White, 32, most recently of Pensacola and Melony Lancto, 36, of Pensacola.
“Deputies entered the yard and located a female outside who was deceased. Deputies entered the residence at 7144 Pearson and once inside located another female who was also deceased. The two victims were the apparent victims of gunshots,” according to Sgt. Ted Roy, spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Roy said investigators are now treating the incident as a home invasion.
“A female was located near the scene and at this time is being interviewed as a ‘person of interest’ in the case,” according to Roy. There were no other injuries reported at the residence.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has not released further details on the incident.
Fatal House Fire In Escambia County
September 20, 2010
One person died early Monday morning in an Escambia County house fire.
Firefighters responded to the house fire about 4 a.m. in the block 8700 of Argo Drive, located off Chemstrand Road in the Ensley area. The victim was identified as Terrell Williams, 28. Her father, Jeff Wright III; his wife Evelyn Wright and a child, 7, escaped the blaze. The child reportedly did not belong to Williams; she had no children.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Further details were not available.