Davis Drives Walk-Off Single To Give Wahoos Win In Extras
May 20, 2019
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos snapped their three-game losing streak to Mobile with a 4-3 extra innings win on Sunday afternoon at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Jaylin Davis drove in the winning run in the 10th, pulling a ground ball single through the left side to score Joe Cronin from third with the winning run.
Brusdar Graterol, the top pitching prospect in the Minnesota Twins system, started on the mound for Pensacola, entering today’s game with a 3-0 record and 0.59 ERA in the month of May. The righty showed off his impressive fastball early, hitting 102 miles per hour on the radar gun with his first pitch of the game, but struggled with his control early. After walking the first two batters of the game and allowing a single to the third, he worked out of a bases loaded jam, allowing just a single run on a sacrifice fly by Brendon Sanger.
After the first inning run, Graterol settled in, finishing the outing with a line of 5.0 innings pitched, six hits and two runs allow, two walks, and seven strikeouts.
Top prospect Alex Kirilloff single-handedly pushed a run across for Pensacola in the second. He led off the inning with a double to left then stole third and came home to score when the catcher’s throw sailed into the outfield.
After Mobile strung a pair of doubles together for a run in the third, Travis Blankenhorn drilled a two-run shot to right to give the Blue Wahoos a 3-2 lead. The home run was Blankenhorn’s sixth since joining the Blue Wahoos on April 26th, tied for most in the Southern League.
Alex Phillips entered in relief of Graterol in the sixth and threw a scoreless inning, eventually. After Phillips allowed a one-out double followed by a walk, Wahoos manager Ramon Borrego came to the mound to make a pitching change. However, before he signaled for a change, he was ejected by the home plate umpire after a short conversation. Hitting Coach Steve Singleton then came to the mound after Borrego had exited the field and attempted to make the pitching change. However, he was rebuffed by the umpiring crew, as a mound visit had already been charged to Borrego and consecutive visits without a pitch being thrown are not allowed.
Forced to stay in the game for another pitch, Phillips promptly induced a double play ball to end the inning on his next offering home.
Tom Hackimer entered in the seventh and tossed a 1-2-3 inning.
Ryan Mason followed in the eighth and allowed the tying run to score on a single by Brandon Marsh, stolen base, and double by Jhoan Urena. After allowing the run, Mason proceeded to finish the eighth and throw a scoreless ninth and tenth inning.
In the bottom of the tenth, Mark Contreras dropped down a sacrifice bunt to move pace-of-play Joe Cronin to third, and Jaylin Davis followed with a game-winning RBI single through the left side.
The win snaps a three-game losing streak for the Wahoos, tied for their longest such streak of the season. With the win, Pensacola improves to 27-17 on the season while Mobile falls to 18-25. The two teams will finish their five-game set Monday.
Marvin Lewis Sanders
May 20, 2019
Marvin Lewis Sanders, 79 of Bratt, FL. passed away Sunday May 19, 2019, in Century, FL. He was a paper makerer with Plastic Coated Paper Company, born in Robinsonville, AL, on March 31, 1940, to the late A.D. and Maggieleen Marrow Sanders. He was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.
Preceded by his parents, and a daughter, Nelline Steel.
Survivors are, his wife, of 57 Years Rita Berry Sanders of Bratt, FL; son, Michael Eric (Jill) Sanders of Bell, FL; two sisters, Louverne Starkie of Century, FL, and Mary Ethel Smith of Brewton, AL; two grandchildren, Richard Kyle (Myah) Sanders and Deborah Marie (Ryan) Moore; and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Wednesday May 22, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Northview High School Class Of 2019 Graduates
May 19, 2019
The 105 members of the Northview High School Class of 2019 graduated Saturday.
“First, we must look up. The Bible says the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom,” Salutatorian Seth Killam told the class. “Our education we received and look to receive is a valuable tool, but is useless if you do not keep God in our lives. I believe God has a plan for each of our lives. With the stress and distractions of this life, it can be easy to lose focus.”
“Second, look to each other…no man is an island. I know Delaney and I can both say we would not be up here without all of my classmates I study with, and the support and encouragement we give each other,” he continued. “Third, don’t look back but never forget.
“Our journey is only just beginning today. We have the rest of our lives before us to choose greatness,” Valedictorian Delaney Reynolds said.
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; and for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you,” she added, quoting from Deuteronomy.
Editor’s note: Look for more photos, including individual graduate photos, this week on NorthEscambia.com.
School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas praised the Class of 2019 for their numerous academic and athletic accomplishments, and for earning over $550,000 in scholarship money.
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The Northview High School Class of 2019 graduates were:
Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA and above)
Sara Delaney Reynolds (Valedictorian)
Seth Hammac Killam (Salutatorian)
Lexxi Olivia Baggett
Jacob Wolf Borelli
Ashtyn Brooke Carnley
Logan Wade Chavers
Justin Alan Cruce
Rebecca Nicole Dunn
Dalton Dewayne Hamilton
Ashlan Kaile Harigel
Tanner Brett Levins
Olivia Grace Porter
Valen Taylor Shelly
Aaliyah Raquel Tucker
Magna Cum Laude (3.85 GPA and above)
Austin Joshua Adams
Marissa Skye Bullington
Rebecca Lynn Diamond
Brooke Emory Doolittle
Mikayla Payton Jeneske
Gabrielle Faith Nichole Kline
Aubree Grace Love
Lance Taylor McLaughlin
Alexander Jesse McMinn
Gabbrielle Elizabeth Peebles
Lydia Grace Smith
Cum Laude (3.5 GPA and above)
Rebekah Mae Amerson
Dalton Lamar Brown
Kendall Madison Enfinger
Tyler Malik Jackson
Kherstin Simone Johnson
Keegun Patrick Johnston
Margaret Alexandra Lane
Jessie Hayden McCall
Andria Zy’Kia Odom
Brandon Lee Santos
Robert Lee Hyle Worden Jr.
Marching In Alphabetical Order
Michiko Nachell Abraham
Bristol Cade Allen
Susannah Rena Amerson
Emily Rochelle Andress
Isaak Nathan Armstrong
Chanalei Muafono Auelua
Ja’quan Tyrell Barton
Shelby Lynn Bashore
Destiny Denise Braddock
Kaina Chyanne Brantley
Gracieann Marie Bray
Latavia Antanette Brown
Jacob Levy Bryant
Colby Durane Burkett
Rayvon DeShawn Bush
Kathlynn Grayson Bush
Matthew Paul Caine
Crystalyn Rayne Daly
Brandon Evan Dean
Crystal Laniece Douglas
Justin Ivan Elliott
Hannah Lynne Ellis
Alabama Rose Gilley
Colby Shane Graham
Anthony James Harrelson
Tori Gayle Herrington
Charity Josephine Johnson
Joseph Thomas Johnson
Shelby Faith Kizer
Cameron Aidan Long
Margaret A McCauslin
McKayla Noell McConathy
Jacob Wayne McCullough
Hannah Donaille Merchant
Daniel Lamar Merit
Jackson Stewart Moore
Noah James Moore
Jarius Jamichael Moorer
Hunter Patrick Moseley
Madison Blair Nassar
Sarah Gabrielle Nelson
Jazmine Alexandria Norman
Maxwell Sterling Odom
Wyatt Mason Oliver
Memory Kay Peebles
Dylan Dean Peters
Zachary Thomas Prosser
Paige Marie Roberts
Sabrina Ann Rolin
Billy Ray Rolin
Samantha Nicole Roux
John Kevin Salter
Ryan Thomas Sconiers
Jarreth Patrick Scott
Olivia Paige Seals
Madison Alyssa Sherouse
Courtney-Ann Evelyn Smith
Isis Imani Smith
Julia Elizabeth Sorrell
Travis Lee Sutton
Jaquarius Tiquan Thomas
Nicholas Paul Venable
Xaviar Terrel Washington
Kolton Lane Watson
Starla Rae Weaver
Taylor Ray Wilson
Hunter Santo Zisa
Also graduating, but not walking in Saturday’s ceremony, were Austin Emmanuel Walker and Charles Ian Williamson.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Here’s Where To Expect Traffic Delays This Week
May 19, 2019
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. In preparation for the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, there will be no lane closures or other activities which impede traffic on state roads beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, May 24 and ending at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, May 28.
Escambia County:
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to U.S. 90A (Nine Mile Road) – The following traffic impacts will occur from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, May 19 through Saturday, May 26.
- Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass: Alternating traffic shifts will direct all traffic onto the westbound or eastbound lanes as crews continue construction of the new bridge. Nine Mile Road lane restrictions are Sunday through Friday.
- U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road: Drainage and paving operations continue. Drivers can expect alternating lane closures Monday through Saturday.
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement Bridge- Bridge construction will require the following lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, May 19 through Sunday, May 24:
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- U.S. 98 east and westbound from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to just east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
- North 17th Avenue in Pensacola between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
- U.S. 98 Resurfacing from State Road (S.R.) 298 (Lillian Highway) to S.R. 173 (Blue Angel Parkway)- There will be intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday, May 19 through Thursday, May 23 as crews perform shoulder work.
- S.R. 727 (Fairfield Drive) Drainage from South of Usher Circle to north of Hestia Place- Drivers can expect lane closures from north of Continental Drive to south of Imperial Drive from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, May 19 through Thursday, May 23 as work on efforts to widen the roadway.
- I-10 Pavement Coring Operations at Welcome Center- Drivers may encounter intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to the on and off ramps to the Florida Welcome Center and from noon to 8 p.m. in the parking areas Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21 as crews perform pavement testing operations.
- S.R. 292 (Sorrento Road) Pavement Testing at County Road (C.R.) 293 (Bauer Road)- There will be intermittent lane restrictions at Bauer Road from 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 22 as crews perform pavement testing.
- S.R. 292 (Gulf Beach Highway) Resurfacing at S.R. 727 (Fairfield Drive) Intersection – Weather permitting, crews will begin paving operations at the intersection Wednesday, May 22. Lane restrictions will be in effect 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- I-10 Sign Maintenance from the Welcome Center the Escambia Bay Bridge- There will be intermittent and alternating lane restrictions from the Welcome Center to the Escambia Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 28 to Thursday, May 30 as crews repair signs.
- U.S. 98 Sign Maintenance from Chiefs Way to Water Street- There will be intermittent and alternating lane restrictions from Chiefs Way to Water Street from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 28 to Thursday, May 30 as crews repair signs.
- C.R. 168 Bridge Replacement over Unnamed Branch- Activities associated with the bridge replacement project on C.R. 168 over Unnamed Branch, Northwest of Century continue. The project is anticipated to be complete late 2019.
- Crary Road Bridge Replacement over Pritchett Mill Creek- Crary Road is closed between Tedder Road and Byrneville Road as crews continue to construct a bridge culvert. Motorists will be detoured via C.R. 4 and Byrneville Road. The project is anticipated to be complete summer 2019.
- Bratt Road Bridge Replacement over Canoe Creek - Bratt Road will continue to be closed near Canoe Creek. Drivers on Bratt Road, west of the bridge, will be detoured to Pine Barren Road and C.R. 4. Drivers east of the bridge will be detoured east on Bratt Road. The project is anticipated to be complete summer 2019.
- Hanks Road Bridge Replacement over Breastworks Creek - Construction activities continue. The roadway will be temporarily closed during construction. Drivers on Hanks Road, west of the bridge, will be detoured to C.R. 99 and C.R. 4. Drivers east of the bridge will utilize Pine Barren Road.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement Bridge- Bridge construction will require the following lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, May 19 through Sunday, May 24:
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- U.S. 98 east and westbound from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to just east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
- North 17th Avenue in Pensacola between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
- I-10 Widening from the Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281/Exit 22) –The following construction related traffic impacts are planned for I-10 and Avalon Boulevard the week of Sunday, May 19 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.:
- Drivers may encounter intermittent east and westbound lane closures on Interstate 10 (I-10), between Escambia Bay Bridge and just east of Avalon Boulevard (Exit 22) as crews place the final layer of asphalt. I-10 may be reduced to a single travel lane during the night time hours between 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., at all other times, at least two travel lanes will remain open.
- Crews will be placing the final, friction course layer of asphalt on the I-10 on-and-off ramps during the overnight hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. This work will require the temporary closure of the following ramps:
- Sunday, May 19, east and westbound off-ramp
- Monday, May 20, eastbound on-ramp This work will require the temporary closure of the ramp during the overnight hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
o Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures on Avalon Boulevard, near the I-10 interchange, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday evenings as crews perform construction activities
- S.R. 87 Multilane from Eglin AFB boundary to Hickory Hammock Road–Traffic between C.R. 184 (Hickory Hammock Road) and two miles south of the Yellow River is shifted to the inside lanes of the newly constructed north and southbound roadways to allow crews to complete paving and striping activities on the outside travel lanes.
- S.R. 87 Pavement Markings Replacement- Traffic on S.R. 87 will encounter alternating and intermittent minor delays at the following locations from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Friday, until Thursday, July 30 as crews remove and replace pavement markings in the roadway. Law enforcement will be on site to direct traffic:
- U.S 90 to Nicholas Lake Road
- U.S. 98 to Vonnie Tolbert Road
- U.S. 98 Safety Improvements at Constitution Drive and Navarre School Road- The westbound, left turn lane at Sunrise Drive is open to traffic. Improvements at Navarre School Road and drainage improvements at Thresher Drive and Newport Street are complete. Crews will soon place the final layer of asphalt and striping, perform general project clean up, and place sod.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
Cantonment Man Facing Drug, Weapon Charges After Traffic Stop
May 19, 2019
A Cantonment man is facing weapon and drug charges after a traffic stop for no tag lights.
James Douglas Snow, 59, was charged with possession of firearm in the commission felony, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of a drug paraphernalia.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulled Snow over on Highway 297A and Red Bull Trail due to no tag lights. Snow advised the deputy that he had a concealed weapon under his shirt and was complaint while the deputy removed the loaded Glock 22, according to an arrest report.
An ECSO K-9 alert on the truck, and deputies located two glass pipes with methamphetamine residue and a separate vial containing methamphetamine, the report states.
Douglas was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $21,000 bond.
A Few Showers For Sunday
May 19, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 67.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93.
Austin Completes Basic Military Training
May 19, 2019
U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Synethia S. Austin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Austin is the daughter of Juanita Austin and granddaughter of Bertha Rothschild of Atmore.
She is a 2016 graduate of Escambia County High School in Atmore.
Record Setting Wahoos Series Win Streak Ends With 3-0 Loss To Mobile
May 19, 2019
The season staple of early-inning leads and clutch hitting for decisive runs has suddenly ended right now with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
It led to another trend-breaking experience Saturday night, after the Mobile BayBears again silenced the Blue Wahoos bats in a 3-0 victory, amid a sellout crowd of 5,038, for their third straight win in this weekend series at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
“A tough night offensively,” said Blue Wahoos manager Ramon Borrego. “It’s been tough last three days. That’s the problem right now.”
And for the first time all season, the Blue Wahoos (26-17) have lost a series, following eight consecutive series wins. Pensacola was the first team in Southern League history to win the first eight series of the season since the league switched to a five-game series format. They will try and salvage wins in the final two games, beginning Sunday with ace starter Brusdar Graterol on the mound.
It hasn’t been pitching that currently ails the Blue Wahoos. Three pitchers combined Saturday to record 15 strikeouts against Mobile.
But the Blue Wahoos batters managed only two hits Saturday and got only one base runner to second base. This followed a four-hit game Friday in an 8-2 loss.
“We could not put anything together,” Borrego said. “We are trying to find a way right now. Guys need to adjust a little bit.”
The game featured one of the more spectacular settings for a Saturday sellout. Crystal blue sky and a brilliant sunset gave way to a full moon rising above Pensacola Bay.
The crowd pushed the Blue Wahoos season attendance to just under 80,000 for 18 home home games and their season average is the third-best behind much larger cities Birmingham and Jacksonville in the Southern League.
Saturday’s crowd, which included PGA Tour star and team co-owner Bubba Watson and his family, was treated to the antics of the Fur Circus from Atlanta, an emotional moment with a Home Run For Life Event, and then the always-popular post-game fireworks.
The fan experience the Blue Wahoos always seek to enhance was on full display.
Borrego is hoping his team can quickly return to the steady performance that pushed the Blue Wahoos to a fast start.
“We have to do damage early. We haven’t been able to do it,” Borrego said. “We’ve hit a lot of ground balls these past two games. We’ve got to get balls to the gaps.”
Travis Blankenhorn had one of the Blue Wahoos two hits and also reached base on a walk. Mitchell Kranson had the other.
The lack of offense spoiled strong pitching. Adam Bray, who was acquired in a trade to the Minnesota Twins organization last year, was tried as a spot starter for two innings. He gave up a run on back-to-back doubles but avoided more damage by striking out the next two batters.
Jorge Alcala followed with five solid innings, highlighted by nine strikeouts. Jeff Ames finished with 2.1 innings of scoreless relief. A walk, a passed ball and a wild pitch led to a pair of BayBear runs in the sixth.
“We’ve had great pitching,” Borrego said. “We just need to get our offense back.”
No Injuries In Highway 297A Wreck
May 19, 2019
There were no injuries in a two vehicle crash Saturday night.
The wreck occurred a little before 11 p.m. on Highway 297A just north of Pine Cone Drive. Both drivers refused medical transport to the hospital.
The Florida Highway Patrol investigated.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
William “Bill” John Hubner, Jr.
May 19, 2019
William “Bill” John Hubner, Jr., passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Bill owned Quality Wholesale Cars in Pensacola for over twenty years. He enjoyed boating, skiing, snow skiing and being outdoors.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Hubner, Sr. and his brother, David Paul Hubner.
He is survived by his two sons, David Hubner (Holly) and John Guthrie (Courtney); two grandchildren, Ella Parker Guthrie and Anna Kate Guthrie; former wife, JoAnn Hubner; mother, Loretta Ann Hubner and his sister, Donna Scarborough (David).
Visitation will be Monday, Mary 20, 2019 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Riley Richardson officiating. Interment will be at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.