Three Northview Players Sign Football Scholarships

April 26, 2012

Three Northview High School Chiefs signed football scholarships Wednesday during a ceremony at the school.

Sean Knight signed with Tyler Junior College in Tyler, TX; while Austin Albritton signed with Birmingham Southern. Brian Ross signed with Furman University in Greenville, SC.

Sean Knight recorded 122 tackles at Northview, with 33.5 tackles for a loss and six sacks. He was named first team all-state by the Associated Press and named to several all-star teams. Knight chose Tyler Junior College over offers from Southern Mississippi, Western Michagan, FIU, Bowling Green, Miami (Ohio) and others.

Brian Ross had 54 total tackles in just one year as a Northview Chief, including 15.5 tackles for a loss and 7.5 sacks. He was named second team all-state by the Associated Press and to a local all-star team. Ross also received offers from Mercer, Carson Newman, Millsaps and Birmingham Southern.

Austin Albritton had total 27 tackles for Northview, including four tackles for a loss and two interceptions. He also had 11 receptions for 262 yards and five touchdowns for the Chiefs. He was named second team all-state by the Associated Press and to a local all-star team. He also received offers from Millsaps and Louisiana College.

Pictured top: Northview Chiefs Sean Knight, Brian Ross and Austin Albritton signed college football scholarships Wednesday afternoon during a ceremony at the school. Pictured below: The three scholarship recipients with their families and NHS Coach Sid Wheatley. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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6 Responses to “Three Northview Players Sign Football Scholarships”

  1. Avis Albritton on April 27th, 2012 12:15 am

    Way to go, Austin. Congratulations to all three. And a special thanks to Coach Wheatley who must be as proud as any of us.

  2. Tammy on April 26th, 2012 7:56 pm

    I don’t know the young men ,,,but this is so great for them and Brian so glad
    you came to Northview, and got things behind you,,,,they was wrong for what they done to you in Ala,,

  3. Mark on April 26th, 2012 11:34 am

    Congratulations guys! Also thanks to the coaches who worked hard to get these guys the visibility they deserved.

  4. Mrs. Wise on April 26th, 2012 7:24 am

    Congratulations Sean, Brian, and Austin! Keep working hard and continue your success at the next level!

  5. kScott on April 26th, 2012 6:01 am

    SCREAMING CONGRATULATIONS SEAN IM SO PROUD OF YOU KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LOVE YA KHANDYCE SCOTT

  6. Randall Albritton on April 26th, 2012 5:34 am

    Great job guys, wish you all luck. Austin, I’m proud of you and love you!

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