Defense Dominates In UWF Shutout Win Over Mississippi
October 6, 2024
Good things happen when you force the opponent into more punts than total yards of offense. That’s exactly what the University of West Florida defense did on Saturday evening to help lead the Argos to a 31-0 win over Mississippi College.
The UWF defense had a dominating performance that allowed just seven total yards to the Choctaws which included 11 punts in the game. In 46 total offensive plays, Mississippi converted two first downs, had negative 27 yards rushing and 34 total yards passing.
“They (the defense) got challenged a lot,” said head coach Kaleb Nobles. “The whole team got challenged by me at things we have to get better at. I’m very proud of our defense and how they showed up and played well tonight. As a head coach that makes you feel really good.”
After a slow start for the Argos offense that saw three missed field goals following drives that stalled inside the redzone, it was the defense that made a big play to spark the team. Redshirt junior, Kyriee Lewis intercepted a short pass by Choctaw quarterback Jackson Allen and took it 52-yards for the pick-six to get UWF on the board with 3:42 remaining in the first half.
The Argos were able to get the ball back in good field position with a minute left in the half and move into field goal range. Tyler Patterson connected on a 36-yard field goal as time expired in the first half to give UWF a 10-0 lead.
“I would love to start faster,” said Nobles speaking about the offense. “There are some things we have to clean up. Some are plays people are making against us, but a lot are self-inflicted wounds. My biggest concern is to keep getting better.”
The UWF offense had trips to the MC’s six-, seven-, and nine-yard lines that ended up empty in the first half.
In the second half, Virgil Lemons made a splash in the return game like he has done multiple times this season. The senior returned a punt 58-yards for a touchdown midway through the third quarter to give UWF a 17-0 lead. The senior had another punt return in the third quarter that he returned for a touchdown but was called back for an illegal block. Lemons also had one of the team’s three interceptions on the day.
TJ Lane and Jay Sharp closed out the scoring for the Argos with the two running backs each finding the endzone in the fourth quarter. UWF combined for 266 rushing yards between six different rushers. Sharp led the team with 133 yards. Lane finished with 45 yards. Keeshaun Glanton picked up reps in the fourth quarter and ran for 63 yards on six carries.
“It’s sweet, it’s fun, it’s good to get back into the win column and play football like I know we can,” Nobles said.
UWF (2-2, 1-1 GSC) will be back in action next Saturday at home against Delta State for homecoming weekend. The 4-1 Statesmen at ranked No. 20 in the country and are coming off a 54-9 win over Chowan. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m. at Pen Air Field.
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Northview Falls To Baker (With Gallery)
October 5, 2024
The Northview Chiefs fell to Baker 20-26 on a wet homecoming Friday night in Bratt.
Baker struck with a touchdown pass and a good two -point conversion to take an 8-0 with about 4 minutes to go in the first quarter.
The game would remain at 8-0 until the Gators punched it in from the 5-yard line in the fourth quarter. Baker failed on the two-point attempt and remained on top 14-0. With about two minutes to go in ballgame, Baker was in the endzone again, and once again missed the two-point conversion, 20-0.
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Look for an upcoming photo gallery with the homecoming mini-parade, band, cheerleaders, fans and more.
Northview junior Dane King put Northview on the board with 2:39 in the game on a 57-yard rushing touchdown. The Gators blocked the point after kick.
“We got behind early, and that’s something you can’t do on Baker,” Northview head coast Wes Summerford said after the game. “They’re really good at holding the football; that’s what they do. Ater that, it was hard to get our offense on the field and get our offense on the field and get our defense off the field.”
With the win, Baker improved to 6-1. The Northview Chiefs, now 2-5, will hit Highway 4 next Friday night to face the Jay Royals. The Royals are 6-1 with their only loss this year coming last month to the Flomaton Hurricanes.
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Friday Night Football Scoreboard
October 5, 2024
Here are this week’s football scores from around the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Baker 20 Northview 6 [Read more...]
- West Florida 35, Gulf Breeze 7
- Pine Forest 13, Crestview 7
- Pensacola 23 Washington 0
- Pensacola Catholic 48, Mobile Christian 20
- Escambia 28, Navarre 18
- Pace 35, Madison County 31
- Tate – Bye
- Jay 49, Central 0 (Thursday)
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 33. Monroe County 6
- Snook Christian, 34, Escambia Academy 0
- Orange Beach 38, Escambia County (Atmore) 6
- T.R. Miller 48, Cottage Hill Christian Academy 7
- W.S. Neal 32, Satsuma 26
Pictured: The Baker Gators defeated the Northview Chiefs Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Downs Central (With Gallery)
October 4, 2024
The Northview Chiefs defeated the Central Jaguars 3-2 Thursday night.
Northview won by scores of 25-11, 16-25, 25-18, 15-25, 15-10.
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The Lady Chiefs will host the Tate Aggies Monday at 5:30 before wrapping up their regular season on October 10 at home against W.S. Neal.
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Photo Gallery : Tate, Pace Dig Pink For Cancer Research
October 3, 2024
The Pace Patriots defeated the Tate Aggies Wednesday night in a “Dig Pink” game to support the Side-Out Foundation and their metastatic breast cancer research.
Pace won 3-0 over Tate: 25-18, 25-16, 25-23.
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The Aggies will travel north on Monday to take on the Northview Chiefs in Bratt at 5:30 p.m. to being the final week of regular season play.
The Side-Out dedicates the majority of donations to their own metastatic breast cancer research. In addition to research, Side-Out allocates a portion of their funds to high-quality support services for cancer patients and their families, as well as college scholarships for students.
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UWF’s Canterbury Earns GSC Defensive Player Of Week Honors
October 3, 2024
University of West Florida sophomore safety Kamrin Canterbury has been named the Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
Canterbury led the Argos with a game-high 16 total tackles, including seven solo tackles and nine assists. The St. Petersburg native also forced the fumble that led to a scoop and score touchdown by Byron Puryear.
Northview Defeats Blacksher For The Second Time This Season
October 2, 2024
Tuesday, the Northview Chiefs traveled to Uriah, Alabama, and returned with a three-match sweep of the J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs.
Northview won 3-0 by scores of 22-25, 17-25, 25-18, 25-21 18-16. The Bulldogs pulled within two points in the last set, tying it at 16-16 before the Chiefs took the win.
In a previous meeting in mid-September, Northview also beat Blacksher 3-0.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs defeated Blacksher 3-0 in September. NorthEscambia.com file photos.
Tate Beats PHS In Three Straight Sets; Northview Sweeps L.E.A.D Academy In Three
October 1, 2024
Tate 3, PHS 0
The Tate High School Aggies defeated Pensacola High Tigers in straight sets in high school varsity volleyball action Monday afternoon.
The Aggies won by scores of 25-19, 25-23, 2-16.
The Aggies will host their annual Dig Pink game against Pace on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Northview 3 L.E.A.D 0
At home in Bratt Monday night, the Northview Lady Chiefs defeated he L.E.A.D. Academy Lions of Pace.
Northview won in in three straight sets, 25-16, 25-17, 25-17.
On Tuesday, the Chiefs will travel to Uriah, Alabama to take on the Bulldogs of J.U. Blacksher. Northview defeated the Bulldogs 3-0 in a previous contest on September 17.
Tate Girls Golf Wins Match Against Navarre, WFHS
October 1, 2024
The Tate High School girls golf team won their match last week against West Florida and Navarre.
The Aggies posted a team score of 195, a head of the Navarre Raiders (196) and West Florida (204).
Three Aggies occupied the top five spots on the individual leaderboard.
Talia Smith, a senior, leads the way with a score of 44 in third place.
Other top Tate players
5. - Kara Wine (SR): 47
6. – Jordan Smith (SR): 51
7. – Kinzlee Biggs (JR): 53
7. – Alessia Lloyd (SO): 53
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Tate Boys Win Escambia County Golf Championship, Northview Places Second
September 30, 2024
The Tate High School Boys won the Escambia County Golf Championship last week as the Northview High School boys finished second at the Osceola Municipal Golf Course.
The Class 3A Aggies posted a team score of 150. The 1A Chiefs second place score wa 165. They defeated West Florida (169), Pensacola High (176), Washington (177) and Escambia (195.)
The top five scores from Tate were:
1. – Landon Ray (JR) – 37
1. – Baylor Touchstone (JR) – 37
3. – Jacob Drysdale (FR) – 38
3. – Ben Robinson (JR) – 38
8. – Parker Hassell (JR) – 41
And from Northview:
5. – Jayden White (SO) – 39
5. – Jack Boutwell (JR) – 39
Miles Smith (SO) – 43
Kelan Jurney (SR) – 45
Pictured top: The Tate High Schools boys golf team. Pictured below: the Northview High School boy golf team. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
