Tate’s Thompson And Uebelsteadt Sign with Bellhaven; Williams Inks With East Tennessee
February 6, 2020
Tate High School kicked off National Signing Day with three players signing letters of intent.
Conner Thompson and Coner Uebelsteadt both signed with Bellhaven University, a private Christian School in Jackson, Mississippi. Josh Williams inked with East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee.
For a complete list of area signees, click here.
Pictured top: (L-R) Connor Thompson, Josh Williams and Connor Uebelsteadt. Pictured below: The three sign their National Letters of Intent Wednesday morning at Tate High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Davis And Findley Sign With Northwestern; Hawkins Inks With Benedictine
February 6, 2020
Three Northview High School Chiefs signed their National Letters of Intent Wednesday afternoon.
Garrick Davis (6′3, 260-lbs) signed with Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Davis signed as an offensive lineman. Cameron Findley (6′2, 305-lbs) also signed with Northwestern College as an offensive lineman.
Jacob Hawkins (6′2, 220-lbs), signed with Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Hawkins signed as a defensive end. Hawkins will be joining former Chief Lance McLaughlin who signed with Benedictine College last year.
“The Northview football program and coaches are extremely proud of these three young men as they get the opportunity to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level,” Northview Chiefs head coach Derek Marshman said. “All three individuals handled things the right way, taking care of the classroom first and making academics a top priority. They all have worked extremely hard for this opportunity. I am excited to see what the future holds for these young men.”
For a complete list of area signees, click here.
Pictured top: (L-R) Jacob Hawkins, Garrick Davis and Cameron Findley. Pictured below: The three sign their National Letters of Intent Wednesday afternoon at Northview High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
National Signing Day: Here’s The List Of Area Signees
February 6, 2020
Here are National Signing Day signees from around the North Escambia area:
Tate High School
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- Conner Thompson – Bellhaven
- Conner Ubelsteadt – Bellhaven
- Josh Williams – East Tennessee
Northview High School
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- Garrick Davis, Northwestern
- Cameron Findley, Northwestern
- Jacob Hawkins, Benedictine
Pine Forest High School
- Bryce Alderman, Hutchison
- Brandon Andrews, Hutchison
- Ladarius Clardy, Kennesaw State
- Vontarious Hill, Coahoma
- Mi’Trez Rawls, Judson
- Thomarius Walker, UWF
- Dacarrion McWilliams, UAB
- Eric Young, Coahoma
West Florida High School
- Joel Lett, Bellhaven
- Quanteris Gaines, Catawaba
- Donte Thompson, Hohokam
Washington High School
- Eric Thomas Jr., Arkansas
- Mickey Hynes, Lake Erie
- Malcolm Moultire, FAMU
Escambia High School
- Davis Gayle, Hutchison CC
- DT Gideon, Tennessee Tech
- Frank Peasant, Middle Tennessee
- AV Smith, Itawamba CC
- KD Teamer, East Mississippi CC
Catholic High School
- CJ Davis, Stetson
- Jamarvis Turner, West Alabama
Escambia County High School (Atmore)
- Tre Lambert, West Alabama
- Jamarcus Lewis, Pearl River CC
- Ra’quan Crenshaw, Community Christian
- Eric Ferguson – Community Christian
- Jacob Hammac – Faulkner University (football and baseball)
Pictured: Signees from Tate High School (top) and Northview High School (below). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High Quarterback Club Elects New Officers For 2020
February 5, 2020
The Tate High School Quarterback Club has elected new officers for 2020.
They are President Brian Byrd, Vice President Neal Johnson, Treasurer Stacy Lambeth, Secretary Debbie Westergreen, Head Football Coach Jay Lindsey and members at large Robin Foster and Megan Walters.
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Registration Open For Escambia County Adult Softball
February 5, 2020
Registration is underway for the Escambia County Parks and Recreation Department’s spring softball league for adults 18 and up, offering options for co-ed, competitive and recreation teams. Registration and payment are due Friday, Feb. 28 to the Parks and Recreation Department, 1651 E. Nine Mile Road. League play begins Tuesday, March 3. The cost is $400 per team, and all leagues use United States Specialty Sports Association modified rules.
- Co-ed League: 12-game schedule on Monday nights, played as double headers.
- Recreation League: 12-game schedule on Tuesday nights, played as double headers (3HR/out).
- Men’s League: 12-game schedule on Wednesday nights, played as double headers.
League management reserves the right to reassign teams to different divisions.
Click here for a registration form. For more information, please call 850-475-5220 or email mahumphreys@myescambia.com.
Three Northview High Weightlifters Place At Regionals
February 1, 2020
The Northview High School weightlifters placed in the Girls Weightlifting Regionals Friday.
Naudia Carach placed third, and De’Janique Lowery and Taylor McMinn both placed fifth in their individual classes.
Pictured above: (L-R) De’Janique Lowery, Taylor McMinn and Naudia Carach. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FWC Hunter Safety Courses Offered In Escambia, Santa Rosa Counties
January 29, 2020
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in February. Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters and learn about conservation.
Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion must bring the online-completion report with them.
All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must accompany children younger than 16 at all times.
Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course and have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsupervised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.
The locations and times of the online completion course are:
Escambia County
February 12 (6 to 10 p.m.) & February 29 (7 to 10 a.m.)
Molino Community Center
6450 Highway 95A in Molino
February 26 (6 to 10 p.m.) & February 29 (7 to 10 a.m.)
Langley Bell 4-H Center
3730 Stefani Road in Cantonment
Santa Rosa County
February 5 (6 to 10 p.m.) & February 29 (7 to 10 a.m.)
Jay Community Center
5259 Booker Lane in Jay
February 19 (7 to 10 a.m.) & February 29 (7 to 10 a.m.)
Santa Rosa County Extension Office
6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton
Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Panama City at (850) 265-3676.
Northview’s Garrick Davis Inks With Northwestern Red Raiders
January 28, 2020
Northview High School’s Garrick Davis has signed a letter of intent to continue his football career at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, next fall.
Davis is a 6′3″, 260-pound offensive lineman who completed a standout, two-year career with the Northview Chiefs football team. Davis earned all-Northwest Florida honors after he helped pave the way for the top rushing offense in the state, 24th nationally, as a senior. He earned first team all-region and first team all-Tri-City honors.
“We are thrilled to have Garrick commit to our Red Raider football team,” stated Northwestern Head Coach Matt McCarty. “He is a big, physical lineman who has experienced great success as a run blocker. Garrick is a tough player who we are happy to have join our o-line group.”
Davis plans to major in Biology/Health Professions at Northwestern. He is the son of Kevin and April.
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Northview Girls Weightlifting Places At Districts, Advances To Regionals
January 25, 2020
Northview High School’s girls weightlifting team placed at districts Friday at Baker. They advance to the regional meet on January 31, also at Baker.
Team members are (pictured, L-R) De’janique Lowery, Jayla Barron, Caitlin Gibbon, Elianna Morales, Naudia Carach and Taylor McMinn.
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Century Heat Defeats Atmore
January 22, 2020
Youth basketball (ages 5-7) score:
Century Heat 33, Atmore Kings 6 (Tuesday)