UWF Announces 2018 Football Signing Class
February 8, 2018
University of West Florida football coach Pete Shinnick announced a class of 15 high school standouts on Wednesday, marking the fourth full class of recruits after he was hired in 2014.
Shinnick’s first group since advancing to the national championship game includes eight offensive players, six on defense and one kicker. The mid-year transfer group includes eight players who enrolled at UWF in January and four that sat out the fall semester as redshirts.
“When we put the numbers together four years ago we figured we’d sign between eight and 12 (in this class),” said Shinnick, who was named the AFCA and D2Football.com Division II National Coach of the Year. “Our coaches did a fantastic job identifying some really good guys and when they became available, and we had the opportunity to get them, we took advantage of it.”
“I feel great about getting the 15 (high school signees) that we did get. Two areas where we don’t have a lot of young guys on our current roster are the offensive line and defensive back.”
The incoming group of prep signees and college transfers combine to include six offensive linemen and two tight ends. UWF also picked up eight defensive backs.
The class features 19 players from Florida, three from Alabama and one each from Georgia, New York, North Carolina and Texas.
The 26 total players will add to a roster that has more than 90 returnees, including 17 starters from last year’s team that went 11-4 overall, 5-3 in Gulf South Conference play and gained national attention with its run to the Division II National Championship Game in it’s second year of competition.
UWF’s spring practice will begin on March 24 and end with the Blue-White Spring Game on Saturday, April 21.
FWC Hunter Safety Courses Offered In Molino, Jay, Milton
February 7, 2018
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety courses in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in February. The courses will be held in Molino, Jay and Milton.
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 are:
Escambia County
Online-completion Course
Feb. 28 (6 to 10 p.m. CST) & March 17 (7 to 10 a.m. CST)
Molino Community Center
6450 Highway 95A in Molino
Santa Rosa County
Traditional Course (must complete all days)
Feb. 8, 13, 15 (6 to 10 p.m. CST) & Feb. 17 (7 to 10 a.m. CST)
Avalon Middle School
5445 King Arthurs Way in Milton
Online-completion Course
Feb. 17 (7 to 10 a.m. CST)
Avalon Middle School
5445 King Arthurs Way in Milton
Online-completion Course
Feb. 7 (6 to 10 p.m. CST) & Feb. 17 (7 to 10 a.m. CST)
Jay Community Center
5259 Booker Lane in Jay
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.
Tate Aggie Cheerleaders Take Third In State Finals
February 5, 2018
The Tate High School Aggie varsity cheerleaders took third in the state cheerleading finals Sunday at the University of Florida in Gainesville. During their season, the varsity Aggies place first in the region and finished first at every competition leading up to state. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Walker Places In State Weightlifting Championship
February 5, 2018
Northview High School’s Natasha Walker placed 14th overall in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Weightlifting State Championship in the Class 1A Unlimited Division. Walker set a personal maximum of 190 pounds in the bench press and had 165 pounds as her best clean/jerk. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High School Aggies Name 2018 Baseball Teams
February 5, 2018
The 2018 Tate High School baseball teams were recently named. Team members are:
2018 Varsity Baseball Team
- Blake Anderson
- Justin Barnett
- Steven Bates
- Ethan Bloodswoth
- Gabe Castro
- Jace Dunsford
- Cole Fryman
- Ryan Green
- Reid Halfacre
- Zach Hyatt
- Trent Jeffcoat
- Kaden King
- Trey LaFleur
- Mason Land
- Darrien McDowell
- Hunter McLean
- Michael Potss
- Hunter Riggan
- Jesse Sherrill
2018 JV Baseball Team
- Cameron Bailey
- Will Clary
- Brantley Culbertson
- Ben Farina
- Brett Fillingim
- Ethan George
- Grant Gill
- Jordan Jarman
- Patrick Lascell
- Adam Nisewonger
- Aaron Noach
- Treveor Norton
- Bryant Orr
- Easten Sidner
- Cody Simpson
- Chase Tolbert
- Josh Turner
2018 9th Grade Baseball Team
- Sean Banks
- Dalton Bowen
- Carson DeFerriar
- Jaydon Fryman
- Dylan Godwin
- Brennon Graham
- Zakry Licastro
- Jacob McBride
- Trenton Norton–
- Joseph Pusateri
- Jacori Simpkins
- Jonah Smith
- Tryler Swauger
Sports Note: Jay Girls JV Basketball Finishes Undefeated Season
February 4, 2018
The Jay High School Lady Royals junior varsity girls basketball team finished their season undefeated. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay’s Watson Takes Second In State Weightlifting Championship
February 3, 2018
Haylee Watson of Jay High School placed second in the state weightlifting championships Friday in the Class 1A-139 lbs. Division. Watson had a bench press of 185 pounds, just five pounds of first place and a clean/jerk of 165 pounds, equal to the first place finisher.
Pictured top: Haylee Watson, far left, placed second in her division in the state weightlifting tournament. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Volleyball: Ransom Middle Tops Ernest Ward (With Gallery)
February 2, 2018
The Ransom Middle School Lady Tigers defeated the Lady Eagles of Ernest Ward Middle School in both varsity and junior varsity volleyball action Thursday in Walnut Hill.
In varsity action, Ransom topped EWMS 25-22 before going on to win the match. In junior varsity, Ransom beat Ernest Ward 25-9, 16-25, 15-10.
On Monday, Ernest Ward will travel to Bailey Middle School, whill Ransom will be at Beulah.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Chipley Tops Northview (With Photo Gallery)
February 2, 2018
Chipley defeated the Northview Chiefs 76-52 Thursday night in Bratt.
The varsity Chiefs will host Escambia Charter Monday at 6 p.m. before wrapping up their regular season next Friday at Pensacola Christian Academy. The district tournament begins February 12 in Baker.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Boys Weightlifting Opens With Win
February 1, 2018
The Northview Chiefs boys weightlifting teams started their season with a victory over Rocky Bayou Christian in a dual-meet Wednesday afternoon.
Overall, the Chiefs defeated the Knights 68-16.
Individually, the following Chief lifters placed:
119-lb. class:
Logan Bryan (FR) – 1st
Jaylon North (FR) – 2nd
129-lb. class:
Trent Kite (SO) – 1st
Tyler Ray (FR) – 2nd
139-lb. class:
Dalton Hadley (SR) – 1st
Justin Lambeth (FR) – 2nd
154-lb. class:
Colten Dockens (SO) – 1st
Jarius Moorer (JR) – 2nd
169-lb. class:
Aunterio Minor (SO) – 1st
Tim Bush (SR) – 2nd
183-lb. class:
Gabe Henderson (SO) – 1st
Will Beach (SO) – 2nd
199-lb. class:
Lance McLaughlin (JR) – 3rd
219-lb. class:
Jacob Hawkins (SO) – 1st
Tyler Kite (SO) – 2nd
238-lb. class:
Jojo Parker (SO) – 1st
Matt Glover (SR) – 2nd
Heavyweight class:
Matt Caine (JR) – 2nd
The Chiefs return to action next Wednesday at home vs. Pensacola Catholic at 3:30.