Tate Beats Crestview
October 19, 2013
The Tate Aggies hit the road Friday night to take on the Crestview Bulldogs with their eyes on a playoff berth. The Bulldogs played hard taking the lead during the game, but could not hold off the Aggies’ offense. And Tate went on beat Crestview by a score of 29-24.
Tate started off the game by blocking a Crestview punt early in the first quarter, leading to a 32-yard field goal from kicker Dylan Mancuso. Tate took the early lead, 3-0. Again in the first quarter, Mancuso kicked a field goal. The 29-yarder made the score Tate 6, Crestview 0.
Later in the second quarter, the Bulldogs had the Aggies near the on endzone when Tate’s quarterback dropped the ball in the end zone and was able to fall on it. That gave the Bulldogs a safety with the score 6-2. Late in the 2nd quarter, Crestview decided to go for it on fourth down, throwing an 18-yard touchdown pass for a 9-6 Aggies lead at the half.
Crestview began the second half with a 97 yard touchdown drive to increase their lead over Tate 16-6. Crestview had the momentum until a tipped pass landed in the hands of Tate’s Diamonte Thompson, who took it 5- yards for a Aggie touchdown. Tate still trailed 13-16.
On Tate’s next possession, Tia Samuel sprinted up the middle of the field for a 79-yard touchdown run. Tate missed the extra point, to make the score Tate 19, Crestview 16. The Aggies’ next score was again by Tia Samuel. This one was for 25 yards to increase Tate’s lead to 26-16.
Tate’s Dylan Mancuso was called on again for his thid field goal of the night. He kicked a 44-yard field goal to make the score 29-16. With less than a minute to go, the Aggies intentionally gave up a safety to make the score Tate 29 Crestview 18. Crestview was able to quickly score on their next possession, but failed to convert the two point conversion to make the final score Tate 29, Crestview 24.
Tate’s Coach Ronnie Douglas said that he was “very pleased with the win. The players worked really hard all week for the game”. We hurt ourselves in the first half, but were able to come out in the seconded half and play a better game”.
Tate (6-2, 1-1) travels to Ft Walton next week. Kickoff is at 7:00.
by Darryl Singleton
Baker Beats Jay
October 19, 2013
The Baker Gators continued their perfect season Friday night with a 21-13 win over the Jay Royals n the War on Highway 4 game.
With the district win, the Gators ensured a playoff spot and improving their record to 7-0, 2-0 in District 1-1A. The Royals moved to 3-4 for the season, 0-2 in the district.
The Royals will be on the road again next Friday night as they travel to Cottondale to take on the Hornets at 7 p.m.
Pictured: The Jay Royals at the Baker Gators Friday night. Photos by Michele Gibbs for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
JV Football: Baker Gators Beat The Northview Chiefs
October 18, 2013
The junior varsity Baker Gators defeated the JV Northview Chiefs Thursday night, 14-6.
The Chiefs only score came on a touchdown run from freshman Desmone Knight in the second quarter. With failed extra point attempt, Baker was up 7-6 headed into a halftime performance by the Northview Tribal Beat Band.
The JV Chiefs will host West Florida High School next Thursday at 6 p.m. in a game that was rescheduled from October 3.
Pictured top: Desmone Knight scores a touchdown for the junior varsity Northview Chiefs Thursday night in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Lady Chiefs Wind Down Season, Begin Playoff Action Next Week
October 18, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs wrapped up their regular season this week as they prepare to move into the playoffs next week.
Thursday night, Northview took on Central High on the road. Scores were:
JV: 19-25, 7-25 with Central winning.
Varsity: 25-16, 25-27, 25-11, 25-16 with Northview winning.
E’Layzha Bates had three aces, one kill and a block for the Chiefs, while Lana Clayton had five aces and two kills.
On Tuesday, the Chiefs traveled to Bay Minette to take on Baldwin County High School:
JV: 16-25, 23-25 with BCH winning
Varsity: 14-25, 10-25, 10-25 with BCH winning
Northview will begin district playoff action Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Northview as the Lady Chiefs take on the winner of a Monday night game between Freeport and Holmes County.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Northview, Major Leaguer Caleb Gindl To Hold Baseball Clinic For Ages 9-17
October 15, 2013
Northview Baseball and Major Leaguer Caleb Gindl of the Milwaukee Brewers will present a fall baseball clinic for ages 9-17. Participants will receive on the field experience while supporting the Northview Chiefs baseball program.
The clinic will be held Saturday, November 9 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Northview baseball complex. The cost is $40 per participant. Pre-register by October 29 for a free clinic t-shirt. The number of registrations are limited.
For more information or to register, call the Northview Diamond Club at (850) 554-8594.
Friday Football Schedule
October 14, 2013
Here’s a look at the Friday night football schedule for this week:
FLORIDA
- *Freeport at Northview, 7 p.m.
- *Jay at Baker, 7 p.m.
- *Tate at Crestview, 7 p.m.
- *Gulf Breeze at West Florida, 7 p.m.
- *Pine Forest at Washington, 7:30 p.m.
- *Arnold at Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
- *Pace at PHS, 7:30 p.m.
- *Choctawhatchee at Navarre, 7:30 p.m.
- *Escambia at Milton, 7:30 p.m.
* denotes a district game.
ALABAMA
- Flomaton at Leroy
- Hillcrest at Escambia Co. (Atmore)
- Escambia Academy at Clarke Prep
- Straughn at T.R. Miller
- W.S. Neal at Opp
Down And Dirty Mud Run Benefits Group That Helps People Stay Clean
October 13, 2013
Over 1,000 people got down and dirty Saturday in Cantonment as they climbed, crawled, waded and sloshed their way through the Cantonment mud in the Pensacola Mud Run. The proceeds from the event benefit Pathways for Change, a nonprofit committed to keeping people clean – clean from drugs and crime free.
The Pensacola Mud Run was an untimed obstacle course designed to push participants slightly out of their comfort zones. The start and finish were on 117 acres specifically developed for event next to the St. Matthews Baptist Church on Highway 95A in Cantonment.
The three mile loop included a dozen professional designed obstacles, ranging from balance beams across three feet of muddiness, rope walls, mudslides, military crawl through the mud, ice pits, dirt moguls, tires, haystack climbs and more.
The event also included a big surprise for one young lady as her muddy boyfriend proposed..and she said yes.
Pictured: “Team Dirty Faith” from Momentum Church makes their way through the course Saturday at the Pensacola Mud Run in Cantonment. Photos by Beck Lodge for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Comes Back To Tame The Wildcats
October 12, 2013
by Darryl Singleton
It was homecoming night for Washington High School and they were looking to upset the favored Tate Aggies as part of their festivities. But Tate easily spoiled those plans by beating Washington 43-10.
The first offensive series was not what Tate planned with quarterback Sawyer Smith throwing a interception, and the Wildcats capitalized on the turnover. The Wildcats continued to drive the field with long passes but had to settle for a field goal.
It would be almost all Tate Aggies from then on.
Smith made up for the early mistake by leading the offense down the field and then scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run for a score of 7-3 Tate. Tate’s Marquis Cass intercepted a tipped Washington pass on the Wildcat’s 25yard line. Later Jalen Cunningham ran the ball in from the 11-yard line. Tate went for yep and Jessie Fernandez ran it in to make the score 15-3 Tate with 1:01 remaining in the 1st quarter.
The second quarter was just underway when the Aggies’ Brian Davis scored on a 4-yard run to make the score 22-3 Tate. Tate had everything going for them and then Tate’s Jesse Fernandez intercepted Washington’s pass and ran it all the way to Washington’s 1yard line. Jalen Cunningham ran the ball in for another Tate touchdown. Dylan Mancuso’s extra point kick made the score 29-3 at the half.
In the third, Tate’s Smith threw a pass to receiver Stephen Pederson and he sprinted down the sideline and raced past all of the Wildcat’s defenders for a 50-yard Aggie touchdown. Tate increased their lead to 36-3. Washington did score one more time on a busted defensive play that left a Wildcat receiver uncovered for a 55-yard touchdown pass play. Tate would score late in the fourth on a 10-yard touchdown run by Smith to make the final score Tate 43, Washington 10.
Tate coach Ronnie Douglas said he was “real pleased all week with the team’s preparation for the game. They have all worked really hard all week”. He said that running back Tia Samuel was “banged up and he was glad that they didn’t have to use him, but he was there if we need him. We are going to need him next week against Crestview”.
Tate plays their last district game next Friday night at 7:00 as they travel to Crestview. The winner of that game clinches a playoff spot.
NorthEscambia.com file photos.
Graceville Tigers Down The Jay Royals
October 12, 2013
The Graceville Tigers handed the Jay Royals their third straight loss Friday night, 44-14.
The Tiger were up 37-0 in the third quarter before Jay’s play of the night from Braden Cross. After a Graceville score, Cross fielded the ensuing kickoff at the five-yard line, returning it 95-yard for a Royals touchdown, 37-7.
But Graceville answered with a quick scoring drive, 44-7.
The Royals got into the double digits with a touchdown from quarterback Tate Upton, 44-14.
Upton was negative 26 yards on the ground against Graceville and complete 3-of-12 passes for just 39 yards. Cross had 134 yards on 17 carries for the Royals.
The Graceville Tigers are under the leadership of first year head coach and athletic director Ty Wise. Last year, Wise left the Northview Chiefs as offensive coordinator, having led a Chiefs offense that accumulated over 1,000 points during the his last two seasons and a Class 1A state championship win this past season.
The Jay Royals (3-3, 0-1) will be back in district action next Friday night as they travel to Baker to take on the Gators (6-0, 1-0).
Pictured: The Jay Royals traveled to Graceville Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Michele Gibbs, click to enlarge.
High School Football Standings, Upcoming Schedule
October 10, 2013
Here is a look at local high school football district standings, scores from last week, and this Friday night’s schedule:
