Northview Celebrates Homecoming With 30-20 Win Over Jay
October 6, 2018
The Northview Chief earned a 30-20 homecoming win Friday night in Bratt over the Jay Royals.
“We played good in a spurts, and we played really bad in spurts,” Northview football coach Derek Marshman said after the win.
The Chiefs got off to a rough start with a a penalty on their first down and no gain on their second before Jayden Jackson scored on a 64-yard run to give the Chiefs and early 6-0 lead with 10:40 remaining in the first quarter.
At 8:30 in the second, Jay quarterback Bryson McCullough found senior Conner Roberts for a 40-yard touchdown to tie it up 6-6.
With 5:55 remaining in the first half, from Ben Wilson connected with Ray’von Bush for another Chiefs TD, 12-6.
For game action photos, click here.
The Chiefs were not going to the lockers without on more before the half. With 1:50 on the clock, Northview moved ahead 18-6 when Wilson found Seth Killam for a 76-yard touchdown. But not to be left out, the Royals squeeze in another touchdown as time expired in the half on a 13-yard pass from McCullough to Austin Ashworth to cut the Chiefs lead to 18-12.
Jackson scored on a 15-yarder with 5:31 go to in the third, and Aunterio Minor powered in from a yard out with 3:02 to go in the fourth for a 30-12 lead.
Solomon Ransom scored from about 30-yards out for the Royals with 1:49 in the game.
“Our run defense was incredible tonight. They have a great running back and a great running team. We challenged them physically all week to stop the run and we did that,” Marshman said.
For game action photos, click here.
For homecoming court photos, click here.
For homecoming parade photos, click here.
The Northview Chiefs (4-2, 1-0) are facing their biggest challenges of the season the next two weeks. NHS will be at Pensacola Catholic next Friday night, then it’s a trip to Baker in a couple of weeks. Catholic is coming off a 48-3 loss Friday night to Madison County, while 1-A powerhouse Baker is riding a 27-game regular season winning streak.
For now, the Chiefs are not thinking about the Baker Gators; they are setting their sights on a “W’ against the Catholic Crusaders.
“Catholic is going to be a tough team. They have beaten a lot of schools that are bigger than they are. They are playing up in class every week, besides next week,” Marshman said. “It’s going to a be a big challenge for us. It’s always tough to play a bigger school like that with the kind of athletes they have, but we are going to be up for the challenge.”
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High School Football Final Scores
October 6, 2018
Here are final scores from around the North Escambia area Friday night.
FLORIDA
- Northview 30, Jay 20 [Story, photos...]
- West Florida 27, Pine Forest 24
- Escambia 37, Navarre 27
- Crestview 61, Milton 20
- Gulf Breeze 54, Fort Walton Beach 14
- Madison County 48, Pensacola Catholic 3
- Tate: OPEN
ALABAMA
- Escambia County 34, Clarke County 12
- Bayside Academy 34, Flomaton 21
- Mobile Christian 28, T.R. Miller 25
- W.S. Neal 45, Monroe County 7
- Escambia Academy 47, Hooper Academy 14
No U-Turn Signs To Be Installed Hwy 29 At Pinestead
October 6, 2018
Crews will install No U-turn signs for both north and southbound traffic on Highway 29 at the intersection Pinestead Road in Escambia County at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October. 9. This change is being made to increase safety at the intersection, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Thomas George Greenwell
October 6, 2018
Mr. Thomas “Tom” George Greenwell, Sr., age 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at his home in McDavid, Florida.
Mr. Greenwell was a native of Bogia, FL and had resided in McDavid, FL most of his life. He retired from Monsanto with 39 ½ years of service, was an avid outdoorsman and a member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Greenwell of McDavid, FL; two sons, Thomas George (Sandra) Greenwell, Jr. of Molino, FL and Mark Andrew (Cindy) Greenwell of Bluff Springs, FL; one daughter, Beth (Ken) Hayes of Molino, FL; one brother, Roger (Rhoda) Greenwell of Cantonment, FL; three sisters, Joyce Nelson of Cordell, GA, Barbara Johnson of Bluff Springs, FL and Sharon (Kenny) Rigby of Cantonment, FL; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 5, 2018, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Brown officiating.
Burial was at the Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Timothy Greenwell, Daniel Greenwell, Josh Greenwell, Jeremy Greenwell, Dakota Smith and Jordan Lee.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
James Hugh McDonald
October 6, 2018
The Reverend James “Hugh” McDonald, 93, of Pensacola, a tireless servant of the Lord for almost seven decades, died Monday, October 1, 2018, at Summer Vista Assisted Living Retirement Community.
Reverend McDonald led United Methodist Church congregations in Florida and Alabama for many years, retiring in 1989 after serving six years at Ensley (Fla) United Methodist Church. He previously served Florida congregations in Molino, Gonzalez and Jay, and pastored at a number of Alabama churches, including Mobile, Brewton, Selma and Robertsdale.
Reverend McDonald was born September 5, 1925, in Geneva County, AL, to John Barton and Clara Bell (McLaney) McDonald. A veteran of World War II, he began serving in the U. S. Army at age 17. He was a member of Company 1, 29th Infantry Regiment and discharged as a Sergeant First Class. After returning home from the war, McDonald graduated from Geneva County (Ala.) High School in 1947 and received his divinity degree from Asbury University (Wilmore, Ky.) in 1951. He also studied at Emory University.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clay; and sisters, Miriam Berry, Mary Johnson and Mellijo Helms.
Reverend McDonald is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Margaret Lenora (Woodham) McDonald. She was his partner in Christ for 66 years. They married July 2, 1952.
Other survivors include his son, John Bentley McDonald of Pensacola; daughters, Margaret Ann (Keith) Pyron of Daphne, Ala., and Mary Elizabeth (Bill) Zimmerman of Ridgeland, Miss.; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly. Grandchildren Michael (Kyna) McDonald of Atmore, Ala., Matt (Dara) McDonald of Cleveland, Tenn., Melanie McDonald of Birmingham, Ala., Jason (Stephanie) Zimmerman of Brandon, Miss., Michelle (Stephen) Fitzsimmons of Brookhaven, Miss., Jenny (Ross) Black of Gulf Breeze, Leah Pyron of Atlanta, Ga., and Laurel Pyron (Jay) Boulton of Palm Beach. Great-grandchildren Landon and Addison Zimmerman, Gigi Fitzsimmons, Draco and Maddox McDonald, Morgann McDonald and Emma, Allie and Isaac Black.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Michael and Matthew McDonald, Jason Zimmerman and grandsons-in-law, Ross Black of Gulf Breeze, Jay Boulton of Palm Beach and Stephen Fitzsimmons of Brookhaven, Miss.
Honorary pallbearers were retired Methodist ministers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Reverend McDonald’s name to the Stegall Seminary Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 241661, Montgomery, Ala. 36124.
Throughout his ministry, Reverend McDonald strived to win souls for Jesus Christ, stressing family unity and answering a never-ending call to witness for the Lord. He served as Mission’s Secretary for the Pensacola District for more than 10 years, leading crews and building churches in Belize, Guatemala, Panama, Jamaica, Costa Rica and Mexico, helping to spread God’s word.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 5, 2018, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino with the Rev. Jimmy Cook, pastor of Aldersgate Church and Rev. Alan Ganzhorn, superintendent of the Demopolis (Ala.) United Methodist District and former pastor of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial was in Aldersgate Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Hundreds Attend Northview Homecoming Parade (With Photo Gallery)
October 5, 2018
Hundreds turned out for the annual Northview High School Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon in Bratt.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Friday night homecoming festivities will begin at 6:00 Friday, with game kickoff set against Jay at 7 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle School Placed On Lockdown
October 5, 2018
Ernest Ward Middle School was placed on a precautionary lockdown just before dismissal time Friday afternoon after authorities received a report of a man with a rifle near the school.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office quickly made contact with the man, and there was no threat, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The man was on his own property near the school.
The lockdown was quickly lifted.
File photo.
Cantonment Man Charged With Battery On Pregnant Girlfriend
October 5, 2018
A Cantonment man has been charged with the battery of his pregnant girlfriend.
Leve Leon Dixon, Jr., allegedly accused his girlfriend of cheating on him and punched her about 10 times. He also threw her phone causing the screen to break.
Dixon, 27, was charged with felony aggravated battery when the offender knew the victim was pregnant and criminal mischief with property damage.
Leve remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday with bond set at $15,000.
FDC Announces $1,000 Hiring Bonuses At Century, Santa Rosa Prisons
October 5, 2018
The Florida Department of Corrections has announced $1,000 hiring bonuses at the Century Correctional Institution and Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in Milton.
Applicants who complete their correctional officer certification through either FDC or certain state colleges will be eligible for the bonus. Paid training is available.
For more information regarding a career with the Florida Department of Corrections, visit FLDOCjobs.com
Photos: Kiss The Goat And Other EWMS Pep Rally Fun
October 5, 2018
From kissing a goat, to the principal dancing with a pink wig, to pies in the face, the Ernest Ward Eagles held a homecoming pep rally Thursday.
The Kiss The Goat contest was a fundraiser benefiting the cheerleaders. And the goat was unharmed (he really seemed to enjoy all the attention).
The Eagles beat W.S. Neal 44-0 in their homecoming game. Click here for photos and details.
For an Ernest Ward Middle pep rally photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
