Escambia County (FL) High School Football Games All Rescheduled
September 14, 2020
Escambia County School District High School football games previously scheduled for this week have been rescheduled. This is a safety measure, in order to allow adequate practice for players prior to games.
- Games will be rescheduled as follows:
- Booker T. Washington High School, the Blue and White game is canceled for Friday, September 18, 2020, and will not be rescheduled.
- Northview High School vs Baker High School game, is canceled for Friday, September 18, 2020; rescheduled for Monday, September 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at Baker High School.
- West Florida High School vs Pensacola High School game, is canceled for Friday, September 18, 2020; rescheduled for Monday, September 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at West Florida High School.
- Tate High School vs Pine Forest High School game, is canceled for Friday, September 18, 2020; rescheduled for Monday, September 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at Tate High School.
- Escambia High School vs Catholic High School game, is canceled for Friday, September 18, 2020; rescheduled for Friday, October 9, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at Escambia High School.
- The Pine Forest High School Junior Varsity football game previously scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2020 against Tate High School has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., at Pine Forest High School.
- The Northview High School Junior Varsity football game previously scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2020, against Baker High School has been canceled.
Friday Night Football Finals
September 12, 2020
Flomaton 25, Cottage Hill 8
Escambia Academy 35, Wilcox Academy 6
T.R. Miller 52, Chickasaw 6
Mobile Christian 38, W.S. Neal 9
Escambia County (Atmore) — Off
Local high schools in Florida begin play on September 18.
First Day Of Practice, Less Than Two Weeks Before Football Season Opener
September 8, 2020
Labor Day Monday was the first day of high school football practice for the Northview Chiefs and the Tate Aggies– less than two weeks before the start of a pandemic-shortened season.
The first games of an eight contest schedule will be played the night of Friday, September 18.
The 2020 schedules for the Tate High School Aggies and the Northview High School Chiefs are below.
TATE HIGH SCHOOL AGGIES
- Sept. 18 vs. Pine Forest
- Sept. 25 at Washington
- Oct. 2 at Pensacola
- Oct. 9 vs. Pace
- Oct 16 vs. Escambia
- Oct. 23 at West Florida
- Oct. 30 vs. Pensacola Catholic
- Nov. 6 at Gulf Breeze
NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL CHIEFS
- Sept. 18 at Baker
- Sept. 25 vs. Holmes County (*Senior Night)
- Oct. 2 at Escambia Academy (AL)
- Oct. 9 at Walton
- Oct. 16 vs. South Walton
- Oct. 23 at Jay
- Oct. 30 vs. Chipley (*Homecoming)
- Nov. 6 vs. Jay
Pictured: The seniors of the Northview High School Chiefs 2020 football team. Pictured below: The first day of practice for the Chiefs. Photos: Northview QB Club for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Finals
September 5, 2020
Here are Friday night high school football scores from across Escambia County, Alabama:
- Flomaton 27, Maplesville 7
- Escambia Academy 49, Patrician Academy 24
- Mobile Christian 28, Escambia County (Atmore) 0
- T.R. Miller 35, Cottage Hill 13
- Vigor 20, W.S. Neal 12
Local high schools in Florida begin play on September 18.
Man Catches New State Record 69.9 Pound Flathead Catfish In Santa Rosa County
September 1, 2020
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has certified a new state record flathead catfish caught in Santa Rosa County.
The fish weighed in at 69.9 pounds, measured 48.5 inches long and had a girth of 38.25. Angler Lavon Nowling caught the fish on a rod and reel using live bait in the Yellow River.
“I’ve caught some good ones before this fish, but none of them were more than 54 pounds,” said Nowling. “I’ve been fishing since I was old enough to hold a pole and have been fishing on Yellow River as long as I can remember.”
Nowling brought his catch to the FWC’s Blackwater Hatchery near Holt, where biologists weighed it on a certified scale. The last state record flathead catfish was caught in 2019 on the same river. That fish was caught by Marvin Griffin and weighed 69.3 pounds.
“I’ve been deep sea fishing to creek fishing and I never expected to catch a state record fish,” said Nowling. “That day I was fishing for channel catfish and can’t believe I caught a huge flathead. I was in the right place at the right time.”
Flathead catfish are a nonnative fish found in many northwest Florida Panhandle river systems. Flatheads prefer long, slow flowing, moderately turbid rivers. Their solitary lifestyle makes them more difficult to catch than other catfish. Adult flathead catfish feed primarily on live fish, crawfish, freshwater clams and mussels.
“A state record catch is a once in a lifetime achievement for an angler,” said Jon Fury, FWC’s Director for the Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management. “We are pleased to award this state record to Mr. Nowling.”
To properly certify a new freshwater Florida state record, an FWC employee must witness its weighing on a certified scale and a biologist must identify the species.
What’s Better In 1A Football Than Northview Vs. Jay? Doing It Twice In One Season.
August 31, 2020
What’s better than 1A football than the rivalry battle between Northview and Jay? That would be doing the Battle of Highway 4 twice in one season.
The Northview Chiefs and the Jay Royals have scheduled a second game during this year’s abbreviated eight-game season. They’ll face off October 23 at Jay and two weeks later on November 6 at Northview.
Here’s the updated Northview High Chiefs football schedule for 2020:
- Sept. 18 at Baker
- Sept. 25 vs. Holmes County (*Senior Night)
- Oct. 2 at Escambia Academy (AL)
- Oct. 9 at Walton
- Oct. 16 vs. South Walton
- Oct. 23 at Jay
- Oct. 30 vs. Chipley (*Homecoming)
- Nov. 6 vs. Jay
Here is the Jay High School Royals schedule:
- Sept. 25 vs. Flomaton
- Oct. 2 vs. Baker
- Oct. 9 at Chipley
- Oct. 16 at Freeport
- Oct. 23 vs. Northview
- Oct. 30 vs. Lighthouse Christian
- Nov. 6 at Northview
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs defeated the Jay Royals 40-7 on November 1, 2019. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Finals
August 29, 2020
Here are Friday night high school football scores from across Escambia County, Alabama:
- T.R. Miller 29, Escambia County (Atmore) 0
- Glenwood 24, Escambia Academy 22
- Flomaton 29, Ariton 20
- W.S. Neal (Off)
Local high schools in Florida begin play on September 18.
Pictured: Flomaton High School’s “Caniac”. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Announce New 2020 Football Schedule
August 26, 2020
The Northview High School Chiefs have announced their new 2020 football schedule.
The Chiefs will begin the season at the road at Baker on September 18 before returning the next Friday night for senior night.
- Sept. 18 at Baker
- Sept. 25 vs. Holmes County (*Senior Night)
- Oct. 2 at Escambia Academy (AL)
- Oct. 9 at Walton
- Oct. 16 vs. South Walton
- Oct. 23 – OPEN
- Oct. 30 vs. Chipley (*Homecoming)
- Nov. 6 vs. Jay
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs defeated the Jay Royals 40-7 on November 1, 2019. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Announce New 2020 Football Schedule
August 20, 2020
The Tate High School Aggies have announced their new 2020 football schedule.
The Aggies will kick off their 2020 season at home on September 18 they host the Pine Forest Eagles. All of the teams the Aggies will face in the eight game regular season are from Escambia or Santa Rosa counties.
- 9/18 Pine Forest
- 9/25 @ Washington
- 10/2 @ Pensacola
- 10/9 Pace
- 10/16 Escambia
- 10/23 @ Pine Forest
- 10/30 Pensacola Catholic
- 11/6 @ Gulf Breeze
All games are at 7 p.m.
The Escambia County School District announced on Tuesday that the first practices allowed for fall sports will be Monday, September 7 with the first games a mere 11 days later on September 18.
Spectators will be allowed at sports in Escambia County, but football game attendance will be limited to allow adequate social distancing.
“Face coverings will be worn in district facilities as directed by staff and instructional leaders,” the Escambia School District said in a statement. If a situation arises whereas a student, member of staff, or a visitor is not wearing, or is incapable of wearing a face covering, such individual may be assisted or guided by appropriate authorities within the district to undertake alternative, reasonable, and accommodating actions to protect self and others.” The face mask requirement will include football stadiums.
Pictured: The Tate Aggies and the Washington Wildcats in October 2019. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Practices Begin Sept. 7 For Fall Sports In Escambia County, First Games Sept. 18
August 19, 2020
The Escambia County School District will allow practices for fall sports to begin September 7, with the first games as early as September 18.
Tryouts for student athletes will be conducted the week of August 31 through September 4.
School athletic directors are will work together to create game schedules, with as little travel out of the area as possible, said Escambia County School Athletic Director Roger Mayo.
It’s not known yet if schools will take part in the state playoff series or if an small regional conference might be formed.
Mayo said a Panhandle regional conference has been discussed For Escambia, Santa Rosa and other Panhandle counties. The possibility is still in play presently.
“It’s just too early to tell right now,” Mayo said Monday.
Spectators will be allowed at sports in Escambia County, but football game attendance will be limited to allow adequate social distancing.
“Face coverings will be worn in district facilities as directed by staff and instructional leaders,” the Escambia School District said in a statement. If a situation arises whereas a student, member of staff, or a visitor is not wearing, or is incapable of wearing a face covering, such individual may be assisted or guided by appropriate authorities within the district to undertake alternative, reasonable, and accommodating actions to protect self and others.”
Mayo said the face mask requirement will include football stadiums.