Lady Aggies Celebrate Senior Night With Win Over Gulf Shores
April 25, 2019
The Tate High Lady Aggies celebrate Senior Night Wednesday as they beat Gulf Shores 5-1. There are three seniors on this year’s team- Shelby McClean, Amber DeCoux and Gabby Locke.
Abbie Burks pitched the win for the Tate, allowing six hits and one run with striking out seven in seven innings. Hannah Halfacre led the Aggies at the plate with two hits.
Pictured top: Tate Lady Aggie seniors (L-R) Shelby McClean, Amber DeCoux and Gabby Locke. Pictured below: Tate Lady Aggie Senior Night. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Fall To Escambia
April 25, 2019
The Tate Aggies fell to Escambia 4-3 Wednesday night.
Mason Land, Hunter McLean, Mcdowell, Bryant Orr, Cole Fryman and Chase Tolbert each had a hit for Tate.
Darrien McDowell went five innings, giving up four runs on two hits while striking out six. Jace Dunsford tossed two innings out of the bullpen.
Photos by Crystal Tolbert for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Grzelakowski Delivers Walk-Off Winner In 1-0 Wahoos Victory Over Mobile
April 25, 2019
Taylor Grzelakowski entered tonight’s game scuffling through a 3-for-30 stretch at the plate and left the hero, delivering a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth to break a 0-0 tie and give the Blue Wahoos a 1-0 win over the Mobile BayBears.
For the second straight night, both team’s received excellent starting pitching. Griffin Jax took the ball for the Wahoos, entering the game with the best ERA in the league, and left with an even lower ERA. He threw 5.1 shutout innings, allowing just three hits while striking out four and walking none, lowering his 0.54 ERA to 0.41.
Mobile countered with Adrian De Horta, who was even better, throwing 5.0 one-hit innings and striking out seven.
For all that has been written about the Blue Wahoos starting rotation’s success this season, their bullpen has been equally good, entering play tonight with a 1.59 ERA. Lefty Jovani Moran was the first out of the pen, relieving Jax with a runner on in the sixth. He threw 2.2 scoreless innings, striking out five.
With tonight’s performance, Moran now holds a 17.1 K/9 ratio, having struck out 19 batters in 10.0 innings.
Dusten Knight took over in the ninth inning and worked into and out of a jam, allowing a lead off single and walking a batter before stranding both runners.
In the bottom of the ninth, the Wahoos offense finally scored for the first time in two days. Caleb Hamilton led off the inning by drawing a walk from BayBears reliever Patrick Sandoval. Ernie De La Trinidad dropped down a sacrifice bunt to move Hamilton to second. After a ground out for the second out, Grzelakowski stepped to the plate and pulled a ground ball single past a diving Jahmai Jones at second base, scoring Hamilton from second and giving the Blue Wahoos their first walk-off win of the season.
The win improves the Blue Wahoos’ record to 14-6 on the year, the best record in the Southern League. Pensacola will pack their bags and head to Jackson to take on the Generals (11-7) tomorrow in a match up of the first place team in the North and South Divisions.
Coin Toss: Jay Gets Top Seed In District Softball Tourney, Northview Second
April 24, 2019
The Jay Royals claimed the top seed in the upcoming district tournament Tuesday by winning a coin toss with Northview. The Chiefs are second seed.
The district tournament schedule is:
Game 1 – Monday, April 29
#5 Chipley vs. #4 Baker, 6 p.m. at Baker
Game 2 – Tuesday, April 30
#3 Freeport vs. #2 Northview, 5 p.m. at Jay
Game 3 – Tuesday, April 30
Winner of Game 1 vs. Jay, 7 p.m. at Jay
Game 4 – Thursday, May 2
Game 2 Winner vs. Game 3 Winner, 7 p.m. at Jay
Pictured: Northview at Jay on March 12. NorthEscambia.com photos.
Softball, Baseball: Northview, Tate, West Florida, Flomaton Finals
April 24, 2019
BASEBALL
Northview 16, Baker 4
The Northview Chiefs beat the Baker Gators 16-4 Tuesday night in Baker. For a photo gallery. click here.
Tate 7, Pace 4 (Freshmen)
The Tate Freshmen Aggies improved to 13-0-1 Tuesday afternoon as they defeated Pace 7-4. They end their season Thursday night at West Florida High School.
SOFTBALL
West Florida 4, Tate 3
The Tate Lady Aggies lost to West Florida 4-3 Tuesday night.
Avery Beauchanie took the loss for Lady Aggies, allowing seven hits and four runs over six innings, while striking out three.
For Tate: Amber Decoux 1-3, RBI; Hannah Halfacre 1-2; Ryleigh Cawby R; Cam Wolfenden R; Lilly Locke 1-3, 2RBI; Gabby Locke 1-3; Shelby McClean 1-3, R.
Tate 21, West Florida 0 (JV)
Courtney Lundquist threw a no-hitter Tuesday afternoon as the JV Tate Lady Aggies shut out West Florida 21-0 in three innings.
At the plate, Lundquist was 3-4 with four runs and three RBIs. Also for Tate: Courtney Adams 3-4, 3R, RBI; Kennedy Turner 1-3, 2R, 3RBI; Brianna Folmar 2-3, 3R, 2RBI; Ella Little 3-4, 2R, 4RBI; Alyssa Rowell 2-3, 2R, RBI; Sophia Jones 1-3, 2R, RBI; Aaliyah Jordan 2-3, 2R, RBI; Taylor Green 2-3, 2R, RBI.
Northview 9, Flomaton 2
The Northview Chiefs Lady Chiefs defeated the Flomaton Lady Hurricanes Tuesday night 9-2 in Flomaton.
Tori Herrington allowed four hits and struck out seven of 29 batters.
At the plate for Northview: Kaitlin Gafford 2-5, RBI; Neveah Brown 1-4, RBI; Herrington 1-4; Aubree Love 1-3, RBI; Kailyn Watson 2-4, RBI; Ashley Ragsdale 1-3, RBI; Valen Shelly 2-4, 2RBI; Kendall Enfinger 1-4, RBI; Heather Knowles 1-3. RBI.
Northview 18, Baker 2
In junior varsity softball, the Northview Chiefs defeated Baker at Baker 8-2 Tuesday afternoon.
Pictured: Northview beat Baker Tuesday night in Baker. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Blue Wahoos Blacked 1-0 By Mobile
April 24, 2019
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos received another brilliant pitching rotation from their staff, but weren’t able to provide any run support in a 1-0 loss to the Mobile BayBears.
Entering the game with the best ERA in the Southern League, Devin Smeltzer delivered his fourth strong start of the season, allowing just one run over 7.0 innings while striking out nine. The BayBears did their only damage in the third inning, using a two-out ground ball single by Connor Justus, a stolen base, and a single by Brandon Marsh to score the game’s only run.
With the lead, the Mobile pitching staff kept the Blue Wahoos batters out of rhythm throughout the night. Starter Jeremy Beasley threw 5.0 shutout innings to earn the win, striking out five and allowing just two hits. In relief, Joe Gatto tossed 2.2 scoreless and Dario Beltre earned the save by recording the game’s final four outs on strikeouts.
Offensively, Luis Arraez, Jaylin Davis, and Brian Navarreto split the Wahoos’ three hits evenly. Davis’ second inning infield single extended his hitting streak to 10 games.
With tonight’s one-run effort, the Blue Wahoos pitching staff now holds a 1.87 team ERA, the best in baseball at any level in the majors or minors.
The Blue Wahoos and BayBears will finish their five-game set at Blue Wahoos Stadium Wednesday evening.
Allstate Agent Scott Richards Presents $2,000 Donation To Tate QB Club
April 23, 2019
Cantonment Allstate agent Scott Richards (pictured right), presented a $2,000 donation Monday night to the Tate High School Quarterback Club. Accepting the donation is Aggie head coach Jay Lindsey. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local High Schools Begin Spring Football Practice
April 23, 2019
Spring football practice opened Monday for high schools in Florida. It was the first day of preparations for spring jamborees and the path to the first game of fall.
The Tate Aggies will hold their annual Crimson and Gray game and a fish fry on May 10 and will host the Escambia Gators in a spring game on May 17. The 2019 season for the Tate Aggies begins with a Kickoff Classic at Pace on August 16 and the first game of the regular season will be at home against Pensacola High on August 23.
The Northview Chiefs will hold their Garnet and Gold Game on May 11 and spring game on Friday, May 17 at Escambia County High School in Atmore. The fall season begins August 16 with a Kickoff Classic at Baker, and the Chiefs will host Lighthouse Christian for the first game of the regular season on August 23.
Pictured: The first day of spring practice for the Northview Chiefs Monday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Gets Senior Night Win Over Paxton (With Gallery)
April 23, 2019
Northview 2, Paxton 0
The Northview Chiefs defeated the Paxton Lady Cats 2-0 during a Monday Senior Night game in Bratt.
The only two runs in the game came in the bottom of the third for the Chiefs.
Tori Herrington faced 22 batters, striking out five. She was 1-3 with one RBI. Kailyn Watson went 1-3, and Valen Shelly was 1-2 with one RBI.
Before the game, the Lady Chiefs honor seniors Kendall Enfinger, Tori Herrington, Mikayla Jeneske, Aubree Love, Valen Shelly and Lydia Smith.
For a photo gallery, including Senior Night activities, click here.
Paxton 5, Northview 3 (JV)
Paxton defeated the Northview Lady Chiefs 5-3 Monday afternoon.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs beat Paxton 2-0 Monday in Bratt. Pictured below: Northview Lady Chiefs senior Kendall Enfinger, Makayla Jeneske, Aubree Love, Tori Herrington, Valen Shelly and Lydia Smith. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Come Back For 7-4 Win Over Mobile
April 23, 2019
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos overcame a rare deficit in a 7-4 win over the Mobile BayBears on Monday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Brian Schales led the team both offensively and defensively, going 3-4 with a triple, double, single, run batted in, and run scored as well as a collection of impressive defensive plays at third base.
The Blue Wahoos scored first for the 15th time in 18 games this season, using a lead off single by Luis Arraez and subsequent triple by Schales to go up 1-0.
The lead held until the fourth inning behind Twins top pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol. The 20-year-old righty struggled with his control early, walking the first two batters of the game, but he responded with a pair of strikeouts and a pick off to get out of the first.
Graterol added two more strikeouts in the second, flashing 100 miles-per-hour on the radar gun multiple times. After a 1-2-3 third inning, he ran into trouble in the fourth. A one out walk was followed by singles by Bo Way and Roberto Pena and a home run by Brendan Sanger to make it 4-1 in Mobile’s favor.
The Pensacola offense wasted no time responding. In the home half of the inning, Caleb Hamilton dropped a double into centerfield and advanced to third on a single by Tanner English. Taylor Grzelakowski poked a single into left to score Hamilton and make it 4-2. After a walk to Jordan Gore, Arraez single home two to tie the game.
Graterol threw a scoreless fifth, finishing his day with a line of 5.0 innings pitched, four hits, four earned runs, four walks, and six strikeouts on 81 pitches.
The Wahoos put Graterol in line for the win by pushing a run across in the fifth. Schales led off the inning with a double and a Jaylin Davis singled moved him to third. Hamilton then brought him home with a single into right to give Pensacola the 5-4 lead.
Sam Clay entered in the sixth in relief of Graterol and worked himself into and out of jams in both the sixth and seventh inning, allowing two base runners in each frame, but keeping the BayBears from scoring both times.
He ceded to Ryan Mason in the eighth, who struck out a pair in the inning. In the home half of the eighth, the Wahoos added a pair of insurance runs, using a single by English, fielding error, sac bunt, Gore sacrifice fly, and wild pitch to go up 7-4.
Mobile threatened in the ninth, as the first two batters in the inning singled, but Mason induced a double play and a strike out to end the game, preserved the victory, and earn his third save.
Graterol was the winning pitcher for the Wahoos, who improve to a league-best 13-5 on the season. Clay was credited with a hold and Mason got the save. Zac Kelly took the loss for Mobile, allowing three runs (one earned) in four innings of relief of starter Jose Rodriguez (4.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 7 K).
Mobile and Pensacola will continue their five-game series at Blue Wahoos Stadium Tuesday.
