Washington Beats Tate; Other Saturday Scores (With Photo Gallery)
September 27, 2020
The Washington Wildcats defeated the Tate Aggies 44-0 Saturday afternoon.
The first half saw the Wildcats score five touchdown on their first five possessions at Sherman Robinson Stadium, along with a safety. Washington was up 37-0 at the half, with a running clock for the remainder of the game. The Hurricane Sally delayed game was the season opener for both Tate and Washington.
The Tate Aggies (0-1) will be at Pensacola High School (0-0) next Friday night. The Washington Wildcats (1-0) will be on the road next Friday night at the Crestview Bulldogs (1-1). For a photo gallery, click here.
Other Saturday games:
- Escambia 24, West Florida 20
- Pensacola Catholic 12, Pine Forest 7
For Friday night scores, click or tap here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Open Season With 39-6 Win Over Holmes County
September 26, 2020
The Northview Chiefs opened their pandemic shortened season with a 39-6 win over the Holmes County Blue Devils on their home turf Friday night in Bratt.
In the debut for new Northview Head Coach Wes Summerford, the Chiefs were first on the board 6-0 with a Logan Bryan touchdown.
After a couple of strong runs from senior Jayden Jackson, Jamarcus Jefferson was in for another Chiefs TD. Also on deck for the Chiefs scoring was quarterback Kaden Odom on a 67-yard touchdown pass to Jefferson topped off with a two-point conversion from Jackson. Odom also had an 8-yard touchdown run in the fourth.
Next Friday night, the Chiefs will head north to Canoe to face the Cougars of Escambia County at 7 p.m.
For a photo gallery, click here. (Includes game action, band and cheerleaders.)
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Finals
September 26, 2020
Here are North Escambia area high school football scores:
FLORIDA
- Northview 39, Holmes County 6 [Click for photos, story]
- Flomaton 42, Jay 0
- Tate at Washington (1pm Saturday)
- West Florida at Escambia (2pm Saturday)
- Pine Forest at Pensacola Catholic (7pm Saturday)
ALABAMA
- Escambia County 35, Monroe County 6
- Escambia Academy 28, Tuscaloosa Academy 13
- Flomaton 42, Jay 0
- W.S. Neal 44, New Brockton 25
- UMS Wright 21, T.R. Miller 12
Pictured: In Escambia County’s only game Friday night, the Northview Chiefs defeated Holmes County 39-6. The other Escambia County teams will play Saturday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
HS Football: Northview Plays Friday Night, Other Games Delayed To Saturday; Tickets Sold Online
September 24, 2020
All of the high school football games in Escambia County this week, except for Northview, have been moved to Saturday, and the district has announced that tickets will be sold online.
The Northview Chiefs will host Bonifay at 7 p.m. Friday in Bratt as originally scheduled.
On Saturday, Tate will be at Washington at 1 p.m., West Florida will be at Escambia at 2 p.m., and Pensacola Catholic will host Pine Forest at 7.p.m.
Escambia County schools will participate in state series competitions for all fall sports, including football, volleyball, cross country, golf and swimming.
“Coaches and athletes are participating in fall sports events with the understanding that all events which require overnight travel will be evaluated on a case by case basis,” said Escambia County Superintendent Malcolm Thomas.
Tickets for sporting events will be available online through GoFan.co. Families of athletes, band members and cheerleaders, as well as faculty members, will have the opportunity to purchase tickets prior to the general public. If tickets are not sold out online, then a limited number of tickets may be sold at the gate.
A convenience fee may apply to tickets sold online.
Steps to enhance safety at all sporting events will mean operational changes, including extensive sanitation plans, with social distancing guidelines for athletes, cheerleaders, band members and spectators, according to the school district.
“COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed, to include recommendation of social distancing and face coverings, with families, friends and fans encouraged to support the students and district efforts to promote safety,” Thomas said. “Schools are starting with 30% capacity and look forward to a time when event capacity can be increased.”
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
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.