Tate Downs NHS JV; Varsity Aggies Fall To Overton
March 27, 2015
Tate 6, Northview 1 (Freshmen/JV)
The freshmen Tate Aggies defeated the JV Northview Chiefs 6-1 Thursday night in Bratt. The JV Chiefs will travel to W.S. Neal Friday for a doubleheader beginning at 4:00. The freshmen Aggies will play at Milton Monday at 4:30.
Overton, TN 8, Tate 6
Overton, TN at Tate (JV) Canceled
Tate lost to Overton, TN, Thursday night in Cantonment 8-6. Branden Fryman 2-4, R, 2B, RBI; Cole Halfacre 2-4, 2 2B; Jacob Saulnier 2-3, 2 2B; Mark Miller 1-3, R, HR, 2 RBI, Trace Penton 1-2
The JV Aggies will travel to Milton on Monday for a 7 p.m., while the varsity Aggies. The varsity Aggies are schedule for tournament play April 1-April 4 in Rock Hill, SC.
Pictured: Junior varsity action from Tate at Northview. NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
High School Sports Group Could Face Overhaul, Elimination
March 27, 2015
A measure overhauling the Florida High School Athletic Association — and opening the door to the group possibly being replaced in two years — was approved Thursday by the House Education Committee on a nearly party-line vote.
Members of the panel voted to move the measure (PCB EDC 15-02) ahead on a 12-5 vote, with Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda, D-Tallahassee, joining Republicans in support. Democrats said they were worried about some provisions in the bill, including one that would allow the education commissioner to designate another organization to oversee high-school sports in 2017.
Some also worried that parts of the proposal could open the door to more recruiting of students to switch high schools, though that is technically illegal and would remain so under the bill.
The legislation comes amid years of tension between some lawmakers, particularly in the House, and the association. The FHSAA doesn’t support the proposal, but representatives said the association backs most of the provisions outside of the one that could lead to it being replaced.
“It’s long past the time to limit the power of a very large, protectionist organization and place our priorities with the students,” said Rep. Elizabeth Porter, R-Lake City. “I only wish it had happened of the association’s own volition, and not (because FHSAA) had to be forced to change.”
A similar Senate measure (SB 1480) hasn’t yet been scheduled for a hearing.
The House proposal would overhaul the organization’s governance, setting up a 16-member board to oversee the association. It would also require a third-party review for students suspected of being ineligible and allow students to continue to play while their eligibility is reviewed, though games could be forfeited if the student is later ruled ineligible.
High schools would also be allowed to join FHSAA for some sports, but not in others — particularly football.
But much of the opposition is driven by the provision requiring the education commissioner, with the backing of the State Board of Education, to make a decision in 2017 on whether to keep the association or replace it. The bill also would set up a review of the organization every three years.
The commissioner could technically replace the association under current law, but there is no requirement for a review to be done regularly or by a certain date.
“We think that that is rather arbitrary and that, as a representative democracy, which this association is, if it’s truly violating people’s rights and not looking out for the best interests of our athletes, then FHSAA should be removed,” said Juhan Mixon, representing the association. “But we think that that should come back to this Legislature, and not be put in the legislation at this time.”
Rep. Joe Geller, D-Aventura, said the vagueness of the process lacked transparency.
“At a minimum, we ought to be saying what the criteria are, what these people need to do,” Geller said.
But Rep. Manny Diaz Jr., a Hialeah Republican offering the proposal, said the provision would actually give the association a “two-year buffer” to make necessary changes.
“At the end of the day, I do believe that they are in the strongest position, that they have the experience and they will continue to do this,” Diaz told reporters after the hearing.
Stuart Weiss, president of the Sunshine State Athletic Conference, said the FHSAA had changed in recent years precisely because of the threat of legislation. Schools in Weiss’ organization play football separately from the association, but still have to be members and have to honor the association’s rules.
“You can’t give a quasi-monopoly to an organization, not oversee (it) and see what they do,” Weiss said.
Tate Aggies Release Football Schedule
March 25, 2015
The Tate High School Aggies have released a tentative 2015 football schedule. Game times will be announced at a later date:
JV Win For Tate; JV Loss For NHS; Catholic Over NHS In Nine
March 24, 2015
West Florida 4, Northview 3 (JV)
The West Florida Jaguars defeated the Northview Chiefs in junior varsity action Monday afternoon. The Chiefs will travel to Holmes County on Tuesday; the junior varsity plays at 4:00, followed by the varsity at 6:30.
Tate 11, Sheffield 1 (JV)
Tate 12, Sheffield 1 (JV)
The Tate Aggies junior varsity took both games of a double header against Sheffield Monday night. Tate’s 9th grade team hosts Navarre tonight at 6:00.
SOFTBALL
Catholic 12, Northview 11 (9 innings)
Catholic got past Northview Monday in Pensacola 12-11 in nine innings. Hitters for Northview included Hannah Ging who was 3-3 and Penny Banda who was 3-4. The Chiefs will host Jay on Thursday; junior varsity at 4:00, varsity at 6:00.
Pictured: Northview’s junior varsity at West Florida. NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
Play Ball! Opening Day For Molino Ballpark (With Photo Gallery)
March 22, 2015
Saturday was Opening Day for Molino Recreation Association and the Molino Ballpark.
For more photos from select games, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Strike Out Cancer Game Raises Over $11.5K, Tate Tops WFHS; NHS Splits With Chipley
March 21, 2015
STRIKE OUT CANCER
Cancer research was the real winner Friday night as the Tate Aggies hosted the West Florida Jaguars. It was the 6th annual Strike Out Cancer Charity Softball Game, with both sides wearing pink jerseys.
Together, the teams raised over $11,500 for the American Cancer Society. The Lady Jags came prepared with their own $5,000 donation that they raised, mostly on a GoFundMe website.
On the scoreboard, the Lady Aggies were the winners, 4-1 over West Florida.
BASEBALL
Northview 9, Chipley 5
Chipley 14, Northview 4 (JV)
Pictured: Northview at Chipley. NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
EA’s Brooks Signs With Huntingdon College
March 21, 2015
Escambia Academy senior running back Gordon Brooks, Jr. signed Friday morning with Huntingdon College in Montgomery. Brooks was a member of the 2014 Escambia Academy AISA state champion team, the first in the school’s history. Photos by Ditto Gorme for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Second Baptist Of Texas Takes Top Spot In Aggies Classic
March 20, 2015
The Second Baptist Eagles from Texas won the 22nd Annual Aggie Classic Thursday night as they topped No. 1 seed Tate High School. The 6-5 loss was the first of the season for the Aggies (13-1)
FINAL SCORES:
At Tate High School
- Christ Presbyterian 12, Edmond North 3
- Second Baptist 6, Tate 5
At West Florida High
- West Florida 3, Shawnee 0
At Escambia
- Pryor 9, Escambia 3
At Gulf Breeze
- Milton 8, Union 2
- Gulf Breeze 8, Davidson 5
At Washington
- Washington (OK) 6, Knoxville Cath. 5
- Goodpasture 4, Washington 3
Wins For Northview Softball, Junior Varsity Baseball
March 20, 2015
Northview 10, W.S. Neal 2
Northview 5, W.S. Neal 2
Northview High School’s junior varsity beat W.S. Neal in a baseball double header Thursday night in Bratt. Northview topped Neal 10-2 in the first game and 5-2 in the second. The Chiefs travel to Chipley Friday, with the JV plaing at 4:00 and the varsity in a district matchup at 6:30.
Northview 6, Flomaton 5
The Northview Lady Chiefs beat Flomaton Thursday night 6-5. The Lady Chiefs will be on the road Friday night at Baker. The junior varsity plays at 4:00, the varsity at 6:00
Pictured: Northview’s JV swept a double header against W.S. Neal. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Undefeated Tate To Play For Aggie Classic Championship
March 19, 2015
The Tate Aggies beat Tulsa Union, OK, 5-3 in the Aggie Classic Wednesday night. The Aggies advance to the championship of their 22nd annual tourney.
The Aggies will face Second Baptist of Texas at 7 p.m. at Tate High School. Tate and Second Baptist were the only undefeated teams in tournament action this week. All Tate students wearing school colors will be admitted for just $1.
Wednesday Scores
Tate 5, Union, OK 3
West Florida 6 vs. Edmond North, OK 2
Gulf Breeze 12, Knoxville Catholic, TN 5
Washington FL 7 L vs. Pryor, OK 3
Davidson Academy, TN 4, Milton, 1
Second Baptist, TX 5, Claremore, OK 4
Christ Presbyterian, TN 11, Skiatook, OK
Brentwood Academy, TN 12, Escambia 6
Goodpasture, TN 9,Washington OK 2
Shawnee, OK 11, Brentwood, TN 4
Thursday Games
At Tate High School
#3 Christ Presbyterian vs. #4 Edmond North, 4 p.m..
#1 Tate vs. #2 Second Baptist, 7 p.m.
At West Florida High
Brentwood Acad. vs. Skiatook, 4 p.m.
West Florida vs. Shawnee, 7 p.m.
At Escambia
Claremore vs. Brentwood, 4 p.m.
Escambia vs. Pryor, 7 p.m.
At Gulf Breeze
Milton vs. Union, 4 p.m.
Gulf Breeze vs. Davidson, 7 p.m.
At Washington
Knoxville Catholic vs. Washington (Okla), 4 p.m.
Washington vs. Goodpasture, 7 p.m.