Northview Battles To 21-14 Win Over Escambia Academy (With Gallery)

September 3, 2016

In a game that came down to a fourth quarter battle, the Northview Chiefs defeated the Escambia Academy Cougars 21-14 Friday night at Tommy Weaver Stadium in Bratt.

“It was a battle between two great football teams,” Northview head coach Derek Marshman said. “It was great football game, a fourth quarter football game up and down, back and fourth the entire time. It was a battle. There’s no other way to describe it. It was a battle.”

The Chiefs have now won two of three games this year, both of them second half shutouts.

For a photo gallery, click here

Luke Ward, freshman Jeremiah Woods, Hunter Edwards and Neikel Robinson were the Chiefs’ offensive standouts of the night, Marshman said.

“Jacob Weaver was just huge for us defensively,” he said. Weaver was injured during the game, suffering a shattered arm that will require surgery on Saturday. “He really holds it down for us in the middle. That was a big loss for us.”

Next week, the 1A Chiefs travel to take on the 6A Dolphins of Gulf Breeze.

“Next week it’s going to be the same mentality. They are a good football team; they area big school. But we can’t think of it that way. They will put 11 on the field; we have to put 11 on the field. I’ve heard they have the best quarterback in the area, but I’d argue with that with our guy,” Marshman said. “It’s going to be another battle.

For a photo gallery, click here. (Additional photos later this weekend from the bands, cheerleaders, mini-cheerleaders and more.)

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

5 Responses to “Northview Battles To 21-14 Win Over Escambia Academy (With Gallery)”

  1. Well on September 3rd, 2016 7:35 pm

    I agree with both comments.
    It was a packed house and great game.
    Prayers for Jacob Weaver.

    This could be an awesome rivalry, hope it continues.

  2. Brian on September 3rd, 2016 12:11 pm

    What a great night it was!!!

  3. Brian on September 3rd, 2016 12:10 pm

    Great Job Band! We are proud of your effort too! What a great night was!

  4. The Killams on September 3rd, 2016 10:10 am

    Prayers for Jacob Weaver for a speedy recovery ! Thanks Northescambia for some awesome action shots! We certainly got our money’s worth last night!

  5. On my soapbox on September 3rd, 2016 8:33 am

    Game was great. Beautiful field.. Please, please put speakers on the visitors side.. We could not hear any of the plays or players names. So disappointed.. Surely took in enough money last night to take care of that. Again, beautiful facility..