West Florida Jaguars Top The Tate Aggies
November 2, 2019
The West Florida Jaguars defeated the Tate Aggies 40-26 Friday night.
After a West Florida touchdown and missed extra punt, the Jags were first on the board 6-0. Then the Aggies took a 7-6 lead with quarterback Ethan George’s 52-yard pass to Keishawn Qualls late in the first quarter.
West Florida led 27-7 at the half on the way to a 40-26 win.
The West Florida Jaguars ended with their first losing season in nine year and a 3-7 record. The Tate Aggies wrapped up 2019 at 1-9 with their only win a big season opening 37-0 rout of Pensacola High.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
New FWC Regulations On Importing Deer Carcasses From Alabama
November 1, 2019
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued an executive order that regulates bringing deer carcasses into the state from Alabama and Florida. The order went into effect Friday, November 1 in an attempt to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease spreading into Florida.
Under the order, carcasses of deer, elk, moose, caribou and all other members of the deer family may not be imported into Florida from anywhere, except for legally harvested white-tailed deer originating from Alabama or Georgia, provided they meet certain requirements.
The order prohibits importing deer carcasses and parts except for deboned meat; finished taxidermy mounts; antlers; and hides, skulls, skull caps, and teeth if all soft tissue has been removed.
The executive order allows exceptions for white-tailed deer legally harvested in Alabama or Georgia provided the person possesses an FWC Georgia/Alabama Carcass Importation Permit prior to the carcass being imported into Florida; reports the carcass importation within 24 hours of entering Florida using the FWC’s online Georgia/Alabama Carcass Importation Reporting Form; and disposes of any remains using FWC-approved deer carcass disposal options.
White-tailed deer legally harvested from Alabama or Georgia properties that are bisected by the Florida state line and under the same ownership are exempt from importation permit, reporting and disposal requirements.
If CWD is detected in Georgia or Alabama, importing a carcass from that state would then be prohibited.
CWD is a transmissible disease of the nervous system that is fatal to deer, elk, moose, caribou and other members of the deer family. It remains undetected in Florida since surveillance measures were initiated in 2002 but is currently found in 26 states. It was most recently detected in Mississippi and Tennessee. The transportation of infected deer, elk, moose and caribou carcasses is one of the known risks for introducing CWD to new areas.
As part of its ongoing CWD surveillance program, the FWC is asking anyone who sees a sick, abnormally thin deer or finds a deer dead from unknown causes to call the CWD hotline, 866-CWD-WATCH (866-293-9282) and report the animal’s location.
Friday Night Football Finals
November 1, 2019
Here are Friday night football finals from around the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Northview 40, Jay 7
- West Florida 40, Tate 26
- Pine Forest 49, Gulf Breeze 7
- Escambia 52, Pensacola High 7
- Pensacola Catholic 29, Milton 28
- Oak Mountain, Ala. 27, Pace 24
- Vernon 36, Port St. Joe 13
ALABAMA
- Escambia County (Atmore) 24, Marion 16
- Escambia Academy (Atmore) 48, Fort Dale Academy (Greenville) 28
- T.R. Miller 7, W.S. Neal 6
- Flomaton 22, Southern Choctaw 8 (Thursday p.m.)
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Improve To No. 2 In Region, No. 7 In State
October 30, 2019
The Northview Chiefs moved up a spot this week to to No. 2 in the region and are ranked No. 7 in the state in the latest 1A rankings released Tuesday by the Florida High School Athletic Association.
In Region 1-1A, the Chiefs are ranked behind Baker, ranked No. 1 in the state.
Region 1-1A rankings are as follows (listed as school, RPI, record):
- Baker 0.682 (9-0)
- Northview 0.619 (6-2)
- Vernon 0.607 (6-3)
- Freeport 0.576 (6-3)
- Graceville 0.545 (6-3)
- Jay 0.514 (4-5)
- Holmes County 0.475 (4-5)
- Cottondale 0.414 (2-7)
- Chipley 0.408 (1-8)
Teams are ranked based upon a RPI formula. RPI stands for Ratings Percentage Index. In short, it is a way to measure a team’s strength relative to other teams, based largely on the strength of their schedules.
Northview will face Jay this Friday night in Jay, while Baker will face No. 3 Blountstown in Panama City in a battle of the undefeateds.
Teams are ranked based upon a RPI formula. RPI stands for Ratings Percentage Index. In short, it is a way to measure a team’s strength relative to other teams, based largely on the strength of their schedules.
Pictured: The Baker Gators got past Northview in a close 14-12 game September 13 in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Assistant Coach Gets Head Shaved After Losing Touchdown Bet
October 29, 2019
Northview Assistant Coach Tyler Reeves made a bet with players Trent Peebles and Jayden Jackson that one or both of them could not score three touchdowns last Friday night against Chipley or he would shave his head.
He lost.
Jackson scored not three but four touchdowns.
And Reeves is now sporting a new style.
Jackson, a Boston College recruit, had nine carries, 160 yards for two touchdowns; one catch for 44 yards and a touchdown; and he was 2-2 passing for 23 yards and a touchdown.
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Tate Aggies Fall To Chiles, Celebrate Senior Night And HOCO Part II (With Photo Gallery)
October 26, 2019
It was a night of many emotions Friday night for the Tate High School Aggies as they Tate High School Aggies celebrated Senior Night, Homecoming Part II, and worried about a player taken away by ambulance.
The Aggies fell to Tallahassee Chiles 45-7.
Tate’s lone score of the night came on a pass from senior Ethan George to junior Keishawn Qualls with a good extra point kick from Matthew Johnson.
The Homecoming Court, including Queen Tayler Mills, first runner-up Avery Young, and second runner-up Baylor Phillips, had a chance to walk across the field after the October 18 homecoming game was postponed by Tropical Storm Nestor. And one homecoming court member, Payton Simmons, was escorted by six Escambia County deputies [learn why by clicking here].
After taking a hard hit, Tate Aggie Jacori Simpkins was transported to the hospital for treatment. According to the Tate Quarterback Club early Saturday morning, Simpkins was in good spirits and was allowed visits from his teammates and coaches.
The Tate Aggies (1-8. 0-2) will wrap up their season next Friday night at West Florida (1-7, 1-2).
For more game abnd homecoming court photos, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Northview Beats Chipley 52-14
October 26, 2019
The Northview Chiefs cruised past the Chipley Tigers 52-14 Friday night in Chipley.
Jayden Jackson racked up four touchdowns for the Chiefs, while Ben Wilson added a couple of touchdowns.
The Northview Chiefs (6-2) will wrap up their regular season next Friday night at Jay (4-5). The Royals are coming off a 49-35 loss to Bozeman Friday night.
Prior to Friday night’s game, the Chiefs were ranked No. 3 in the District behind Baker and Vernon. Baker beat Port. St. Joe 27-21 Friday night, but Vernon lost to Blountstown 42-13. Updated rankings will be released Tuesday by the Florida High School Athletic Association.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs following their 52-14 win at Chipley Friday night. Photo by Lexi Kittrell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Finals
October 26, 2019
Here are Friday night’s high school football scores from around the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Northview 52, Chipley 14 [Details...]
- Chiles 45, Tate 7 [Details, photos...]
- Bozeman 49, Jay 35
- Escambia 50, Washington 7
- Arnold at Pine Forest 44. Arnold 0
- West Florida 19, Pensacola High 6
- Catholic 45, Choctaw 35
- Navarre 52, Crestview 14
- Mosley 32, Gulf Breeze 21
- Baker 27, Port St. Joe 21
- Blountstown 42, Vernon 13
- Pace 6, Milton 3 (Thursday)
ALABAMA
- Williamson 16, Escambia County 7
- Flomaton 20, T.R. Miller 12
- UMS-Wright 21, W.S. Neal 6
- Escambia Academy 41, Lowndes Academy 0 (Thursday)
Northview Boys, Four Individual Runners Place At Districts, Advance To Regionals
October 25, 2019
The Northview High School Boys Cross Country team placed fourth overall Thursday in District 1-2A competition in Tallahassee and will advance to regionals.
In addition, four individual Northview runners will advance to regionals. They are Noah Harigel, Colby Morris, David Lamb and Kara Santorelli.
BOYS TEAM RESULTS
- West Florida High School
- South Walton High School
- Pensacola High School
- Northview High School
- Pensacola Catholic High
- Suwannee High
- Santa Fe High
- North Bay Haven
- Florida High
- Newberry High
- Walton High
- Marianna High
- Bay High
- Rutherford High
Individual Northview Boys
*15. Noah Harigel 19:03:30
*20. Colby Morris 19:21:50
*21. David Lamb 19:21:70
40. John Bashore 20:11:40
53. Garret Bodiker 20:34:50
88. Andrew Shelly 23:33:90
109. Ethan Kilburn 27:51:30
*Qualified for Regionals
GIRLS TEAM RESULTS
- South Walton HS
- North Bay Haven
- Pensacola High
- Suwannee High
- Pensacola Catholic
- West Florida High
- Santa Fe High
- Florida High
- Bay High
- Rutherford High
- Marianna High
- Walton High
Individual Northview Girls
- *15. Kara Santorelli 23:00:30
- 69. Shelby Kent 28:13:90
- 75. Lexie Jeneske 28:54:70
*Qualified for Regionals
Pictured top: Northview Cross Country regional qualifiers. Pictured below: Individual regional qualifying runners (L-R) Noah Harigel, Kara Santorelli, David Lamb and Colby Morris. Pictured: Northview’s Boys Cross Country team with Coach Ronnie Gill. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Ranked No. 8 In The State, No. 3 In Region
October 23, 2019
After a bye week last Friday night, the Northview Chiefs slipped to No. 3 in the region and No. 8 in the state in the latest 1A rankings released Tuesday by the Florida High School Athletic Association.
In Region 1-1A, the Chiefs are ranked behind Baker, ranked No. 1 in the state, and Vernon, ranked No. 6 in the state.
Region 1-1A rankings are as follows (listed as school, RPI, record)
- Baker .691 (8-0)
- Vernon .624 (6-2)
- Northview .606 (5-2)
- Freeport .601 (6-2)
- Jay .534 (4-4)
- Graceville .529 (5-3)
- Holmes County .451 (3-5)
- Cottondale .425 (2-6)
- Chipley .395 (1-7)
Teams are ranked based upon a RPI formula. RPI stands for Ratings Percentage Index. In short, it is a way to measure a team’s strength relative to other teams, based largely on the strength of their schedules.
Northview will face bottom-ranked Chipley this Friday night in Chipley.
Pictured: The Baker Gators got past Northview in a close 14-12 game September 13 in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.