One For The Hurricane History Books: Flomaton Hurricanes Win 3A State Championship (With Photo Gallery)
December 7, 2018
The Flomaton Hurricanes beat Piedmont 23-12 to win the Class 3A state championship Thursday afternoon in Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium.
It was the first trip to the state championship in the 94-year history of the Flomaton football program.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The Hurricanes were first on the board with a 25-yard field goal from Da’Shun Odom with just over a minute to go in the first quarter.
Piedmont intercepted on fourth and goal and returned it 60 yards to the Flomaton 36 yard line, setting up a 3-yard touchdown run for Piedmont and a 6-3 Bulldog lead.
After a Flomaton interception, Daquan Johnson found Quincie McCall for a 48-yard gain for the Canes. On the next down, Johnson connected with Samuel Smith on a 14-yard touchdown pass. Flomaton was back on top, 9-6.
Piedmont’s Kaedon Jenkins carried for a 75-yard touchdown. With a failed 2 point conversion, the Bulldogs were leading 12-9.
With 50 seconds in the third, Johnson gave Flomaton a 16-12 advantage with a 2-yard touchdown run. Flomaton expanded their lead to 23-12 on another touchdown run from Johnson.
Johnson was named the game MVP.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Daquan Johnson over a Piedmont defender (Trent Penny/Anniston Star). Pictured left inset: Quincie McCall gains yardage for Flomaton (AL.com/Dennis Victory). Pictured below: The Hurricanes celebrate their first ever state championship (Trent Penny/Anniston Star). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo gallery game photos courtesy Trent Penny/Anniston Star, Dennis Vickery/AL.com, Mark Almond/AL.com; fan photos from Alisa Hart and numerous Flomaton fans.
FCA Challenger Awards Presented To Area Football Players
December 6, 2018
Area football players were honored this week at the 50th Annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Challenger Award Banquet.
One Challenger Award is presented per team, chosen by a secret ballot with all players voting. The player must exemplify Christian values, sportsmanship and academic achievement.
Winners were:
Alex McMinn-Northview High School
Dean Hatcher-Tate High School
Bryce Cook-Jay High School
Austin Smith-West Florida High School
Adam Brennan-Pine Forest High School
Joseph Slattery-Washington High School
Cody Holt-Escambia High School
Hunter Rayburn-Pensacola High School
Jonah Tillery-Escambia Academy
Toby Jenkins-TR Miller High School
Tyree Dunn-Pensacola Catholic High School
George Setser-Gulf Breeze High School
Justin Campbell-Milton High School
Logan Taylor-Pace High School
Willie Baker-UWF
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Game: How To Get There, Tickets, Parking, Policies; How To Watch On TV
December 5, 2018
Here is the NorthEscambia.com guide will all you need to know to watch the Flomaton Hurricanes in their state championship game Thursday in Auburn in person or on television.
The Game:
AHSAA 3A State Championship
11 a.m. Flomaton vs. Piedmont
Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
Here’s how to get there:
GPS address – Jordan-Hare Stadium – 251 South Donahue Drive, Auburn, AL 36849
Google map – Click here.
Turn by turn directions:
- Take I-65 N to Montgomery
- Take I-85 N towards Atlanta
- Get off I-85 N at EXIT 51
- Take a LEFT at the light onto College St.
- Stay on College St. for approximately three miles and turn left on Donahue Drive.
- Parking (see below) will be on the right on Donahue Drive.
Where to park and ride the shuttle:
Auburn University will still be completing its Fall 2018 academic term, so event parking will be working around normal campus activities and Super 7 parking on the Auburn University campus will be limited.
All parking for the Flomaton game will be directed to the Hay Field Lot at Donahue Drive and Len Morrison and the Seed Processing Plant Lot located at Donahue Drive and College Street. Complimentary shuttle service on Tiger Transit beginning at 8 a.m.
Weather forecast:
NorthEscambia.com has issued a “Hurricane Warning” for 11 a.m. Thursday in Auburn. Otherwise it will be sunny. Expect a kickoff temperature of about 48 degrees warming into the low 50’s after the half. Winds will be light from the north or northeast.
How to see the Hurricanes do the Tiger Walk:
The Flomaton Hurricanes will take the Tiger Walk from from the Auburn Athletics Complex down Donahue Drive to Jordan-Hare Stadium at about 9:15 a.m.
Everything to know about Jordan-Hare Stadium security and policies:
The following items are prohibited from being brought into the venue:
- Coolers
- Weapons
- Artificial noisemakers (bells, horns, whistles, cow bells, etc.)
- Smoking
- Outside food or drink
- Umbrellas
- Video recorders or camcorders
- Computers
- Cameras with telephoto lenses that are over 4 inches long
- Flags/banners on poles
- Any other items deemed inappropriate, hazardous or unsafe by venue personnel
Jordan-Hare has a clear bag policy. Read more at www.auburntigers.com/clearbag
Smoking is prohibited inside the stadium. This policy also includes the use of electronic cigarettes.
Where to purchase advance tickets:
Advance one-day tickets are available for $12 plus a convenience fee at GoFan. Seating is general admission, and you can present a printed paper or your mobile ticket at the gate. Click here to order. If you wish, you can stay for the 1A final a (Linden vs. Mars Hill) at 3 p.m. and the 5A final (Vigor vs. Clay Central) at 7 p.m. at no additional charge with your ticket.
Tickets at the gate are $15.
Children age 5 and older much have a ticket.
Where to watch free on live TV:
WKRG 5.3 “MeTV” — The Flomaton game airs at 11 a.m. Thursday on 5.3 (207 on cable in Flomaton). Venetia Ramer, programming coordinator tells NorthEscambia.com that of the Super 7 games will be airing over the air on channel 5.3 and on the following cable systems:
- Brighthouse – 207 (including Flomaton)
- Comcast – 177
- Mediacom – 81
- Cox – 699
- Riviera Utilities – 836
- Valparaiso Broadband – 171
- Century Link – 7
How to stream online:
The game will be streamed live online at The High School Sports Network:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ahsaa/gam060d92f1f4
A paid game subscription is required to watch on a computer, phone, tablet or other device.
Quick Facts About Jordan-Hare:
Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium, the nation’s 10th-largest on-campus stadium, with a capacity of 87,451, has served as home of the Auburn Tigers since 1939.
On football Saturdays in Auburn, Jordan-Hare Stadium becomes Alabama’s fifth-largest city. More than 75,000 season tickets have been sold to Auburn home games in each of the last 18 years.
The stadium is named for Ralph “Shug” Jordan, Auburn’s all-time winningest football coach, and Clifford Leroy Hare, a member of Auburn’s first football team, president of the old Southern Conference and longtime chairman of Auburn’s Faculty Athletic Committee.
Legendary coach Pat Dye has also had his name forever attached to Jordan-Hare Stadium, as the turf officially became known as Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium prior to the 2005 Iron Bowl.
Dye, who served as head coach and athletics director at Auburn from 1981-92 and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in December 2005, led Auburn to a 99-39-4 record and four SEC Championships in his 12 seasons on the Plains.
Tate Softball Seniors Decoux, McLean Sign With Coastal Alabama
December 5, 2018
Tate High School Lady Aggie softball seniors Amber Decoux and Shelby McLean signed Tuesday with Coastal Alabama Monroeville. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
High School Basketball Roundup
December 5, 2018
Area high school basketball scores from Tuesday:
GIRLS
Northview 38, Laurel Hill 34
Northview 24, Laurel Hill 20 (JV)
Washington 62, Tate 29
BOYS
Jay 58, Baker 39
Lighthouse Christian 75,West Florida 50
West Florida 72, Lighthouse Christian 50 (JV)
High School Hoops: Chipley Tops Northview
December 4, 2018
The Northview Chiefs lost were defeated by Chipley 70-53 Tuesday night in Bratt, while the Lady Chiefs lost to Chipley 41-22. Northview will host Laurel Hill on Tuesday.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Varsity And JV Cheerleaders Tops At Navarre Competition
December 3, 2018
The Tate High School varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders both placed first during a weekend competition in Navarre. The varsity squad was also named Grand Champions. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
West Florida’s Wiley Signs With Faulkner University
December 3, 2018
West Florida High School senior Kenzi Wiley of Cantonment has signed to play softball at Faulkner University, a four year NAIA school in Montgomery. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Schools Winter Special Olympics Held At Tate High
December 2, 2018
The Special Olympic Winter Games were held Friday at Tate High School with athletes from across the Escambia County School District taking part. Pictured above: The Special Olympic Winter Games at Tate High School. Pictured below. Athletes from Bratt Elementary and Ernest Ward Middle School that took part. Photos for North Escambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Hurricanes Advance To 3A State Championship Game
November 30, 2018
Somebody needs to tell the National Weather Service that hurricane season is not over. The Flomaton Hurricanes area headed to state.
The Canes defeated Providence Christian of Dothan 34-33 Friday night in Flomaton.
It was the first time in the 94-year history of Flomaton football that the Hurricanes had appeared in state semifinal game. And now for the first time ever, the Flomaton Hurricanes advance to the 3A state championship game Thursday at 11 a.m. in Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium. They Hurricanes (11-3) will take on Piedmont (12-2).
A record crowd packed into Flomaton’s stadium to see the historic game, and oh what a game it was.
And all came down to the last 2.5 seconds of play. The Hurricanes were up 34-33, and the Eagles were ready for the win with a 27-yard field goal attempt. But Flomaton blocked the kick for the dramatic win as the horn sounded.
Flomaton was down 33-26 about halfway through the fourth quarter. Daquan Johnson found Da’Shun Odom with a long touchdown pass with 5:30 to go. With a two-point conversion into the endzone, the Hurricanes were up by one.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Da’Shun Odom pushes away a Providence Christian defender as he makes a one-handed catch Friday night for the Flomaton Hurricanes. Pictured below: Odom reaches for a touchdown for the Canes. Pictured further below: Flomaton’s Javontaye Wright makes a tackles. Pictured bottom: Flomaton cheerleaders lead the crowd. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
