Wahoos Drop Second Straight To Stars, 6-3
April 11, 2014
The Huntsville Stars jumped out to an early lead Thursday night and never looked back as they topped the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 6-3. It’s the first time the Wahoos have dropped consecutive games during the 2014 campaign.
The Stars owned a 3-0 lead at the end of two innings, but Huntsville’s three-run fourth inning proved to be the difference. All three runs scored with two outs in the inning and after Hainley Statia stole second base on what would’ve been the final out of the inning. The throw to second beat Statia, but he slid around Rey Navarro’s tag for his first stolen base of the year. The next four batters reached, including D’Vontre Richardson with a two-run double to put the Stars in front 6-1.
Pensacola pulled within three on a solo home run from Navarro in the eighth, but that was as close as it got. Daniel Corcino (0-2) suffered his second loss of the season surrendering 6R/5ER on 5 hits with 3 walks over 4.0 innings. Drew Gagnon (1-0) earned the win after tossing 6.0 innings and allowing just 2R/ER on just 3 hits. He walked three and struck out one. Kevin Shackelford (1) shut the Wahoos down in the ninth to earn his first save.
The Blue Wahoos turn to RHP Robert Stephenson (1-0, 0.00) to right the ship against RHP Taylor Jungmann (1-0, 1.50). First pitch is slated for 6:30 from Joe Davis Stadium.
by Tommy Thrall
West Florida Takes Boys And Girls 2A-1 Track Championship; Northview Places
April 10, 2014
The West Florida High School boys and girls track teams are now six-time defending 2A-1 champions after wins Wednesday in Santa Rosa Beach. The Northview girls team finished at number seven in the district, while the Northview boys finished at sixth place.
BOYS
Northview’s Cameron Newsome was number two in the district in the boys varsity high jump at 6-feet, 4-inches, a couple of inches shy of first place. Northview’s Martavious Odom placed eighth in the event at 5-feet, 6-inches.
Newsome also placed fifth in the boys varsity triple jump at 39-feet, 2.25 inches. The Chiefs’ TyDre Brandley was eighth overall in the triple jump at 38-feet, 1.75 inches.
Newsome, Everette Garvey, Dezmine Moorer and Holden Moore finished second in the boys 4×100 meter relay with a time of 45.78 seconds, just off first place at 45.67 seconds from Walton High School.
Moorer was second overall, back 0.04 seconds in the boys 100 meter dash with a time of 11.25 seconds and fourth in the boys 200 meter with a time of 24.23. Moore took third in the 100 meter with a time of 11.47.
Tristen Creamer was fifth in the boys 300 meter hurdles with a time of 47.58.
GIRLS
Northview’s Elayzha Bates took first in the varsity girls discus throw with a final of 84-feet, 5-inches. Bates also took fourth in the girls shot put at 30-feet even.
The Chiefs’ Zacarra Davis placed sixth in the girls triple jump varsity at 31-feet, 1.25 inches.
Northview’s girls 4×100 relay team — Autumn Albritton, Angelique, Johna Carter and Davis took seventh overall with a time of 57.56.
The Chiefs’ girls 4×400 meter varsity relay team — Hannah Gibson, Bethany Reynolds, Morgan Ward and Bates — took sixth place overall with a time of 5:24.40. Also for Northview, Ward, Morgan Myrick, Reynolds and Tamara Green were eight in the girls 4×800 replay.
Pictured top: Northview’s Cameron Newsome. Pictured inset: Northview’s Elayzha Bates in the discus throw. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Chiefs Dominate Crusaders
April 10, 2014
The Northview Lady Chiefs dominated Catholic Thursday in Pensacola, with the Chiefs beating the Crusaders 13-0.
The Lady Chiefs are scheduled to end their regular season Friday as they host Escambia Academy, with the JV playing at 4:00 and the varsity at 6:00.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Stars Take Series Opener From Wahoos 5-4
April 10, 2014
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos jumped out to an early 3-0 lead Wednesday night in Huntsville, but it wasn’t enough as the Stars rallied to take the series opener 5-4 at Joe Davis Stadium. Wahoos pitching added to their league-leading strikeout totals with 11 K’s between four pitchers.
The Stars broke a 4-4 tie with a solo home run by Nick Ramirez (1) in the seventh inning. Huntsville plated its other four runs on a pair of two-out hits. The first from starting pitcher Brooks Hall in the second inning, a shallow pop up that dropped in short left field. Brewers No. 3 prospect Mitch Haniger provided the second with a two-run double in the fifth.
Donald Lutz led the way offensively for the Wahoos with a 3-for-5 game including an RBI and a run scored. Bryan Anderson chipped in with his first home run of the season, a solo shot leading off the second inning.
Blue Wahoos starter Carlos Contreras was charged with 2R/ER over 4.0 innings despite allowing just two hits with six strikeouts. Fabian Williamson (0-1) suffered the loss after giving up the go-ahead home run in the seventh. Kevin Shackelford (1-0) earned the win for Huntsville after working 1.0 scoreless inning out of the bullpen. David Goforth picked up his third save of the season with 2.0 shut-out innings to close it out. The Blue Wahoos had the tying and go-ahead runs on in the ninth but couldn’t score.
The series continues on Thursday when the Blue Wahoos send RHP Daniel Corcino (0-1, 1.50) to the mound against RHP Drew Gagnon (0-0, 3.60). First pitch is slated for 6:30 from Joe Davis Stadium.
by Tommy Thrall
Chiefs Celebrate Senior Night Win Over Baker; Moore Hits Grand Slam
April 9, 2014
The Northview Chiefs celebrated Senior Night Tuesday with an 8-5 win over the Baker Gators. The Chiefs were led by Thomas Moore with grand slam.
Seniors honored were: Jody Bonner, Kevin Barrow, Brannon Freeman, RJ Pritchett and Daulton Tullis.
The junior varsity Chiefs also beat Baker, 8-3.
Pictured top and inset: The Northview Chiefs celebrate a Thomas Moore grand slam Tuesday night. Pictured below: Northview Chief seniors. Photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Above: Senior Jody Bonner.
Above: Senior Kevin Barrow.
Above: Senior Brannon Freeman.
Above: Senior RJ Pritchett.
Above: Senior Daulton Tullis.
Wahoos Take 4 Of 5 Over The Smokies
April 8, 2014
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos defeated the Tennessee Smokies 3-2 Monday at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. The Wahoos (4-1) won their third game in a row behind a spectacular performance from starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen. The Smokies (1-4) had just four hits against Lorenzen and six total hits in their final game in Pensacola.
The right-hander Lorenzen started for the first time since Rookie ball and went 7.0 innings strong while striking out six Smokies. Lorenzen no-hit the Smokies until first baseman Dustin Geiger led off the 5th inning with a single. Lorenzen’s defense helped him by turning two double plays in the 5th and 6th innings.
Drew Hayes notched his Southern League leading third save of the season despite yielding a ninth inning solo home run to Geiger for the second night in a row.
Left fielder Donald Lutz led the Wahoos’ offensive attack with a solo home run; Lutz went 1-for-4 in the game. First baseman Travis Mattair made a spectacular diving play in the field in the eighth inning to go along with a 2-for-3 night with two singles and an RBI.
Smokies’ RHP Matt Loosen went 5.0 innings in his first start of the year giving up 3 R/ER on six hits while striking out two. RHP Ryan Searle and LHP Hunter Cervenka provided a combined 2.0 innings and three strikeouts in relief for the Smokies.
The Smokies scored their first run thanks to an RBI double from shortstop Jeudy Valdez who scored John Andreoli all the way from first. Valdez went 2-for-3 on the night while Geiger went 2-for-4 with a home run.
The Wahoos have an off day Tuesday before they head to Huntsville for a five game series beginning Wednesday. The Stars lead the Southern League North Division with a 4-1 record. RHP Carlos Contreras is scheduled to start the opener of the series on Wednesday. Huntsville’s starting pitcher is still to be determined. The Wahoos will return home Monday, April 4 against the Montgomery Biscuits.
by Tommy Thrall
Photos by Michael Spooneybarger/Pensacola Blue Wahoos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lady Aggies Go 3-1 At Kissimmee Klassic
April 7, 2014
The Tate Aggies went 3-1 in the Kissimmee (FL) Klassic over the weekend, an annual tournament that features of the top ranked teams in Florida.
Tate’s only loss came in their first game against Cooper City High School – a complete pitcher’s duo ending with Tate falling 1-0 as the clock closed in on midnight. The Lady Aggies compiled a total of 38 runs over their next three games and only gave up 11.
Juniors Tori Perkins and Rachel Wright each had grand slams in the tournament. Senior Kaylen Rowell blasted two dingers, and junior Lauren Brennan blasted one over the fence.
Tate is still undefeated in district play and will play three non-district games this week against Escambia, Milton, and rival West Florida to finish up the regular season. Tate will host the District 7A-1 tournament in post season.
Pictured: (L-R) From the Kissimmee Klassic, Tate Aggies Tori Perkins with a grand slam, Kaylen Rowell with two home runs, Rachel Wright with a grand slam and Lauren Brennan with a home run. Submitted photo NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Win 3-2 Sunday
April 7, 2014
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos defeated the Tennessee Smokies 3-2 in front of the fourth straight sellout crowd to begin the season at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. The Wahoos (3-1) won the series behind spectacular pitching once again; the staff struck out 10 in the victory, bringing their league-lead to 50 on the season. The Smokies (1-3) had three errors in the game as they dropped their second straight to the Wahoos.
RHP Jon Moscot worked 4.1 innings in the start before being lifted because of a blister on his finger. In his shortened start, Moscot gave up five hits and 1 R/ER while striking out four. Moscot said after the game he is not concerned about missing his next start for Pensacola.
RHP Sean Black relieved Moscot in his first appearance of the season going 1.2 innings. Black struck out two without allowing a hit or a run. Drew Hayes earned his second save of the season despite giving up a 9th inning lead off home run to Dustin Geiger.
Returning Wahoo Yorman Rodriguez provided the tying and go-ahead RBI in the third and fourth inning with a sacrifice fly and a single to left field. Catcher Rossmel Perez got his first start of the year and responded with a great game scoring a run and hitting an RBI single.
RHP Ivan Pineyro started the contest for the Smokies going 4.0 innings and giving up 2 R/1ER. Pineyro added three walks and two strikeouts to his ledger. LHP Jeff Lorick had a strong day in relief pitching 2.0 IP giving up no runs, no hits and striking out two.
The Smokies scored their first run on a single from right fielder Jonathan Mota scoring Kris Bryant from second. Geiger cut the lead to just one in the 9th with his home run, but it wasn’t enough to top the Wahoos.
The Wahoos send the Reds’ sixth best prospect, Michael Lorenzen, to the bump for Monday’s 6:30 p.m. series finale. RHP Matt Loosen is scheduled to pitch for the Smokies.
Pictured: The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Tennessee Smokies 3-2 in Pensacola. Photos by Michael Spooneybarger/ Pensacola Blue Wahoos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: NWE Opening Day (With Gallery)
April 6, 2014
Saturday was Opening Day for Northwest Escambia at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill with the first pitch tossed out by veteran and former Escambia County Judge Billy Ward.
For a photo gallery from Opening Day ceremonies, click here.
Does your child play at NWE? Send us photos and scores this season! Email news@northescambia.com.
Pictured top and below: Opening Day ceremonies for Northwest Escambia and Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill. Pictured inset: Veteran and former judge Billy Ward tosses the first pitch. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Wins Escambia Academy Junior Varsity Tournament
April 6, 2014
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs won a weekend tournament hosted by Escambia Academy.
The JV Chiefs beat Escambia Academy 11-3 and went on to beat Monroe Academy 4-3 for the tournament title. In other tourney action, Monroe Academy beat Escambia Academy 12-0 for second place.
Northview will be in action at home in Bratt Tuesday night against Baker.
