FHSAA Releases New Football Districts, Here’s Where Each Local Team Will Play
March 11, 2022
The Florida High School Athletic Association has announced the new Metro, Suburban and Rural football classification and created nine state championships.
The new classifications will be in place for at least the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
Another big change will come in playoff rankings. Football will move away from the Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) rankings that were implemented in 2019. The FHSAA Power Rankings, handled by MaxPreps, will instead decide playoffs.
The metro classification includes the eight Florida counties with the highest population — Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Orange, Duval, Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Seminole.
The Tate Aggies are the only Escambia County team in the largest 4S class, joining Pace, Milton, Gulf Breeze and Navarre in District 1. The 4S classification is for schools with 1,896-3,226 students.
Pine Forest, Escambia, Washington, Choctaw and Fort Walton Beach are District 1 in 3S, while West Florida, Pensacola High, Pensacola Catholic and Walton are District 1-2S.
In the Metro and Suburban classes, for 4A-2A there are four regions and 16 districts across the state with district play required. District champs will advance, along with the next four at-large in the region.
Northview, Jay, Baker, Bozeman, Chipley, Freeport, Graceville, Holmes County and Vernon make up Rural Region 1-1R. That is the same as last year, except Cottondale moves to Region 2.
In the Rural classification, there are four regions and no districts. The Rural classification does not have a required regular season district or region schedule. The top six in each district will advance to the playoffs.
Suburban District 1-4S
- Tate, Pace, Milton, Gulf Breeze, Navarre
Suburban District 1-3S
- Pine Forest, Escambia, Washington, Choctaw, Fort Walton Beach
Suburban District 1-2S
- West Florida, Pensacola High, Pensacola Catholic, Walton
Rural Region 1-1R
- Northview, Jay, Baker, Bozeman, Chipley, Freeport, Graceville, Holmes County, Vernon
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School Superintendent Tours Tate High Classrooms
March 11, 2022
Escambia County School Superintendent Dr. Tim Smith and Director of High Schools Lesa Morgan visited Tate High School Thursday.
With Principal Lara Touchstone, they toured several classrooms around the campus from algebra and forensic science to English and world history.
Smith said he was impressed and excited to see the great things going on in the classrooms.
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By The Numbers: United Way’s Day Of Caring Benefits Local Community
March 11, 2022
Hundreds of volunteers rolled up their sleeves and completed service projects at nonprofit agencies and schools across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties during United Way of West Florida’s Day of Caring last month.
The final numbers are in. Here is the impact Day of Caring made on the community, according to United Way:
- More than 500 volunteers from 35 companies and organizations spent the day cleaning, painting, building, and more.
- Those volunteers put in 1,625 hours of work on their projects.
- The value of donated time for those volunteers is $46,370.
“We are so thankful to live in such a caring community,” said Laura Gilliam, United Way of West Florida president and CEO. “The heart and sweat these volunteers put into Day of Caring make a huge difference for local nonprofits and our neighbors they serve.”
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These were just a few of the North Escambia area related projects:
- International Paper team members volunteering with United Way Day of Caring at Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center. Volunteers spread and raked new sand on the playground and pressure washed the building and signs.
- Navy Federal volunteers help sort books for Goodwill (with help from Florida Blue), worked in the warehouse at Feeding the Gulf Coast, and worked on playground preparation and landscaping at the therapy center at Santa Rosa Kids’ House. They also participated in other volunteer service across the area.
- There were 16 volunteers Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Town of Jay, and United Way that worked on several projects at Jay Elementary School, including weeding, painting, pressure washing, picking up trash and putting up granite benches that had been donated by the classes of 1958 and 1959.
The next Day of Caring is only a few months away. It will return to its traditional fall date in October of 2022. An exact date will be announced soon.
Pictured top and bottom: Volunteers from International Paper worked Friday morning at the Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center. Pictured below: Navy Federal volunteers worked in the warehouse at Feeding the Gulf Coast. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
ECFR Lt. Kyle Rogers Honored For His Promotion At Beulah Fire Station
March 11, 2022
Escambia County Fire Rescue Lt. Kyle Rogers was recognized Thursday for his promotion.
Rogers was officially promoted from firefighter to lieutenant back on October 1, 2021, and was honored Thursday at the Beulah Fire Station where he is currently assigned as the company officer on Beulah’s Engine 219.
Rogers received his red fire helmet surrounded by family and fellow firefighters. His wife and son pinned his fire bugle, a symbol of rank in the fire service.
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Ransom JV Defeats Ernest Ward For Escambia County Volleyball Championship
March 11, 2022
The Ransom Middle School JV Volleyball team won the Escambia County Championship Thursday night over Ernest Ward Middle School. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Softball: Northview Beats Central Christian; Milton Gets Past Tate
March 11, 2022
Northview 12, Central Christian 1
The Northview Chiefs beat the Central Christian Saints of Robertsdale 12-1 Thursday night in Bratt.
With a first pitch delayed nearly an hour due to missing umpires, Aubrey Stuckey tossed a complete game win over five innings, allowing one run on two hits, striking out 13 and walking none.
Stuckey led Northview at the plate, going 3-3 with two RBIs and a triple. Emma Gilmore was 2-2 with one RBI, one run and a double; Chloe Ragsdale was 2-3 with one run and one RBI. Payton Gilchrist, Alana Roberson and Gracie Godwin each had one hit.
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Milton 14, Tate 2
The Tate Aggies could not recover after falling behind early in a 14-2 loss to Milton Thursday night.
Jordan Smith took the loss for Tate, allowing 14 runs on 10 hits in four innings while striking out one.
Michayla Kent, Christina Mason, Sophia Jones and Courtney Lundquist had one hit each for Tate.
Pictured: The Northview Lady Chiefs beat the Central Christian Saints of Robertsdale Thursday night in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Drops Varsity Game To Crestview; Tate Freshmen Top Pace
March 11, 2022
Crestview 5, Tate 3
The Crestview Bulldogs defeated the Tate aggies 5-3 Thursday night in Crestview.
Dalton Biggs went two innings allowing four runs on five hits and striking out three. Rilee Lowery pitched four, allowing one run on four hits and striking out two.
Ethan McAnally led the Aggies at the plate, going 2-3 with one RBI. Clif Quiggins, Cade Kelley and Jay Davis each went 1-3.
Tate 3, Pace 2 (Freshman)
The Tate High School Freshmen took the lead late in the game to defeat Pace 3-2 Thursday.
Down 2-0, the Aggies scored one in the sixth inning and two in the seventh to earn the win.
Taite Davis, Nathan Ozuna, Tyler Folmar and Brady Smith had one hit each for the Aggies.
Kaleb Posta earned the win on the mound for Tate. He went four innings, allowing two hits and no runs while striking out six. Edgar Sheppard opened with three innings, allowing two runs, five hits and striking out two.
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Margaret R. Nordan
March 11, 2022
Mrs. Margaret R. Nordan, age 92, passed away, Monday, March 7, 2022 in Brewton, AL. She has resided in Flomaton, AL; most of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Flomaton, AL.
Mrs. Nordan valued her time she got to spend with her family. She enjoyed crocheting, fishing, and loved to read books.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilburn (Mary Crapps) Renfroe, husband, Aaron Burr Nordan, one son, James Michael Nordan, and four brothers, and one sister.
She is survived by her one daughter, Mary Anniele Eddins, of Mobile, AL; one sister, Mary Lou Lowry, of Jay, FL; one granddaughter, Tracy (Clarke) Allen, Montevallo, AL; two great-grandchildren, Kayla (Brian) Carstensen, of Calera, AL; James Allen, of Montevallo, AL; one great-great- granddaughter, Elizabeth Carstensen, of Calera, AL; other relatives, and friends.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 2:30 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Gary Wiggins officiating.,
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 1:30 PM until 2:30 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Heart Association P.O. Box 840692 Dallas, TX. 75284-0692
16-Year Old Also Charged In Connection With Theft Of Rifle Found In Truck On Tate High Campus
March 10, 2022
A 16-year old has also been charged in connection with the theft of a rifle found inside a vehicle on the Tate High School campus last month.
Vontrey Garrett is charged with felony grand theft of a firearm.
On February 15, Caden Edward Sterling, 18, was found to be in possession of a stolen 300 caliber AR-15 rifle along with four magazines and 34 rounds of ammunition in his truck at Tate High School, according to court documents. Sterling told deputies that he obtained the gun from “an unknown male for an unknown reason” and could offer no further information or documentation, an arrest report states. Sterling was also charged with grand theft of a firearm.
The gun had been reported stolen by an Escambia County man that told deputies it had been taken from his son’s locked bedroom. He told deputies that Sterling was the boyfriend of his 15-year old daughter, the report states.
The girlfriend told deputies that Sterling told her that his friend “Trey” was the one that actually stole the gun. “Trey” was later identified as Vontrey Garrett, the State Attorney’s Office said.
The girlfriend stated that Garrett “put the gun in the back of Sterling’s truck and with his knowledge that he drove to school with the firearm where it was later located by the sheriff’s office and confiscated”, according to the report.
Many of Sterling’s statements to investigators were redacted from the report.
Tate High AJROTC Places In Multiple Events At Regional Drill Competition
March 10, 2022
The Tate High School AJROTC placed in several events Saturday at the JROTC Regional Drill Competition at Chipley High School.
The Tate High School AJROTC now advances to the State Drill Meet on April 2.
The category, place and commander for each is listed below.
Female Armed Squad
1st Place
Cadet Leventhal
Male Armed Squad
1st Place
Cadet Marshall-Gilley
Male Unarmed Squad
1st Place
Cadet Stegal
Male Unarmed Platoon
1st Place
Cadet Romero
Male Armed Platoon
1st Place
Cadet Jogan
Female Unarmed Platoon
1st Place
Cadet McKay
Female Armed Platoon
1st Place
Cadet Hoffman
Armed Male/Mix Exhibition Platoon
1st Place
Cadet Leventhal
Female Color Guard
2nd Place
Cadet Allgyer
Male Color Guard
3rd Place
Cadet Williams T.
Female Unarmed Squad-
3rd Place
Cadet Doten
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