Student Athletes Honored At FCA Banquet
November 4, 2014
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Go the Distance” Awards Banquet was held Monday night at the First Baptist Church in Pensacola.
Athletes from Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Washington counties were honored for their participation in cross country, golf, swimming and volleyball.
Honored from Northview High School were:
- Brandon Korinchak and Mary Sullivan, cross county
- Kyndall Hall, volleyball
- Lakelynn Parker and Trevor Levins, golf
Pictured top: Northview FCA award winners (L-R) Lakelynn Parker and Trevor Levins, golf; Brandon Korinchak and Mary Sullivan, cross county; and Kyndall Hall, volleyball. Pictured below: Northview banquet attendees. Photos by Barbara Korinchak for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Register Now For ‘In Hot Pursuit 5K’ On Pensacola Beach
November 4, 2014
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Seventh Annual In Hot Pursuit 5K is scheduled for November 15 on Pensacola Beach. There will be a fun beach course, great door prizes, and souvenir mugs for the winners. All proceeds from the race will go to support the Florida Sheriff’s Association Youth Ranches.
The mission of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is to prevent delinquency and develop strong, lawful, resilient, and productive citizens who will make a positive contribution to our communities for years to come. This charitable, non-profit agency was founded by the Florida Sheriffs Association and operates four residential campuses and two camping facilities. Additionally, it provides community-based services and family counselling to as many of Florida’s neglected, troubled children as funds will permit. This year,the Youth Ranches will serve more than 5,000 needy boys and girls.The organization is funded primarily through charitable donations from generous donors.
The race will start at 8:00 a.m. near the Pavilion on Pensacola Beach. Registration is $25 for adults. Register online at active.com or download a printable race form at escambiaso.com.
The In Hot Pursuit 5K is sponsored by Cox Cable, The Grand Marlin, Gulf Power, Edward Jones, John Peacock CFP, CRPC, Gulf Power, The Fraternal Order of Police, The Andrews Institute, Berney Office Solutions, Navy Federal Credit Union, Boost Mobile, May’s Construction, Gulf Winds Credit Union, Marianna Airmotive, The Sandshaker, NorthEscambia.com, The Independent News and News Talk WCOA Radio.
ERC Youth Football Champions: Excel, Flomaton And Jay
November 2, 2014
It was Championship Saturday for the Escambia River Conference youth football league at Northview High School with Flomaton, a couple of Excel teams and Jay handing losses to NWE, Neal and two Poarch teams.
The Escambia River Conference includes teams from Flomaton, Poarch, Uriah, Excel and East Brewton in Alabama; and Walnut Hill, Jay and Baker in Flomaton.
Results are posted under each photograph below:
Flomaton finished a perfect season with a 34-20 win over NWE for the senior championship.
Excel won the junior championship over Poarch 13-0.
The Excel sophomores ended a perfect season with a 37-27 championship win over Neal.
The Jay Royals defeated the Poarch Warriors 33-28 for the freshmen championship.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Baker Beats Northview For 1-1A Championship (With Gallery)
November 1, 2014
The Baker Gators beat the Northview Chiefs 35-27 for the District 1-1A championship Friday night in Baker. As district runner-ups, the Chiefs will still advance to the state playoffs.
It was a disappointment for the Chiefs as they looked to avenge a loss to Baker last year, and a game that left Head Coach Sid Wheatley disappointed.
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“We didn’t play well enough to win a football game tonight. We have a good football team, but we didn’t play like we had a good football team tonight. We didn’t play well enough on offense, we didn’t play well enough on defense, special teams we turned the ball over a couple of times, and they capitalized on it,” Wheatley said. “That’s basically the story.”
The loss means the Chiefs (6-2) will be on the road in the first round of the playoffs against the Vernon Yellowjackets (8-1) on November 14, while Baker will host Graceville.
“We are going to have to be tough and win a game on the road and try to advance that way as opposed to getting a runner-up and home, now we’ve got to go play a district champ on the road,” Wheatley said.
Baker took an early lead in the first quarter, with the Chiefs tying it up 7-7 with a Tydre Bradley touchdown with 2:19 to go in the first. The Chiefs next score came from Austin Whitehead from one yard out
Before the playoffs begin, the Chiefs still have one regular season game, their Senior Night, at home next Friday night against Blountstown.
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NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Earn 1-7A Runner Up Spot And Playoff Berth
November 1, 2014
The Tate Aggies were off Friday night, but earned the 1-7A runner up spot and a playoff berth as Niceville beat Crestview 34-10.
If Crestview had won, it would have forced a three-way tie in the district and the two playoff spots would have come down to a shootout between the three times.
Earlier in the season Niceville beat Tate 35-7, and Tate defeated Crestview 42-28.
Before the playoffs, the Tate Aggies still have one home remaining as they host the Escambia High Gators next Friday night at 7:30. It will also been senior night for the Aggies.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Register Now: Major Leaguer Caleb Gindl To Hold Baseball Clinic
October 28, 2014
Northview Baseball and Major Leaguer Caleb Gindl of the Milwaukee Brewers will present a fall baseball clinic for ages 9-17. Participants will receive professional instruction and on the field experience while supporting the Northview Chiefs baseball program.
The clinic will be held Saturday, November 8 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Northview baseball complex. The cost is $40 per participant. Pre-register by November 1 for a free clinic t-shirt.
For more information or to register, call the Northview Diamond Club at (850) 554-8594.
Pictured: The Milwaukee Brewer’s Caleb Gindl hits during a baseball clinic last year at Northview High School in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
High School Football District Standings, Schedules
October 27, 2014
Here is a look at local high school football district standings, scores from last week, and Friday night’s schedule for Florida schools:
NWE Senior Chiefs Beat Jay, Head To Escambia River Championship
October 26, 2014
The Northwest Escambia Senior Chiefs football team beat the Jay Royals Saturday night in Jay, 46-6. With the win, the Senior Chiefs would play for the Escambia River Conference Championship at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium at Northview High School on November 1. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ash, Miller Top Williams Station Day 5K Winners
October 26, 2014
About 50 runners finished the Williams Station Day 5K Saturday morning in Atmore, including runners from the Northview High, West Florida High and Ernest Ward Middle school cross country teams.
Overall male winner was Alan Ash (pictured left) with a time of 18:14. Over female winner was Lisa Miller (pictured right) with a time of 25:07.
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Results were as follows:
FEMALE RUNNERS
MALE RUNNERS
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
1A Northview Chiefs Battle To 35-28 Win Over 4A Walton
October 25, 2014
The 1A Northview Chiefs battled to a 35-28 win over the 4A Walton Braves of Defuniak Springs Friday night in Bratt – a battle between two teams headed into the playoffs in their respective classes.
“That was a great football game. That was two very good football teams competing at a high level with big plays back and forth,” Northview Coach Sid Wheatley said. “Their offense is explosive, and they’ve got a heck of a running back that is just so physical and hard to get on the ground.”
For a photo gallery, click here. (Band, cheerleading and dance team photos are coming Sunday or Monday.)
The Braves jumped out to an early 7-0 lead just 40 seconds into the game. The Chiefs evened it out at 7-7 with 7:03 in the first with a 10-yard run from Keondrae Lett and a good kick from Chasen Freeman. Still in the first, with 1:54 on the board, Cameron Newsome added another Chiefs TD, 13-7.
With 6:48 in the second, Walton took a 14-13 lead, with Northview popping back on top 21-14 and carrying a lead into the half.
At 7:10 in the third, Lett added another Northview TD for a 28-14 lead over the Walton Braves , who answered with another touchdown two minutes later, 28-20 Northview on top.
After Walton tied it up 28-28, Northview took the lead at 35-28 with 55 seconds in third quarter on a Jacob Dunsford pass to Nick Lambert for a 77-yard touchdown. The Chiefs held on for the win with a scoreless fourth quarter.
“It’s a huge win, and hopefully it’s going to carry us over into next week,” Wheatley said.
Next Friday is shaping up to be the game of the regular season for the Chiefs as they travel Highway 4 take on the Baker Gators for the district championship. The Gators are rolling on an 18 game regular season winning streak, while Northview is 6-1 with their single loss against much larger 6A Choctawhatchee. Both NHS and BHS are 2-0 on the district.
“It’s going to be fun; it’s going to be exiting. Our kids are anxious,” Wheatley said. “I think our kids know exactly what is at stake. Some of these guys were here last year when Baker came over and beat us and won the district championship. What we’ve got to do is execute and not have turnovers. We need to just play clean football, but I believe we’ll be ready.”
For a photo gallery, click here. (Band, cheerleading and dance team photos are coming next week.)