High School Football Standings, Upcoming Schedule
September 23, 2013
Here is a district by district look at last Friday night’s high school football scores and this week’s schedule. Only1-6A and 1-5A have seen district action so far.
Looking Ahead: Next Friday’s Football Schedule
September 22, 2013
Here’s a look at the Friday night football schedule for this Friday night, September 27:
FLORIDA
- Choctawhatchee at Northview, 7 p.m.
- Pine Forest at Tate, 7:30 p.m.
- Jay at Flomaton, 7 p.m.
- West Florida at Alma Bryant (Ala.), 7 p.m.
- Pace at Madison County, 6:30 p.m.
- *Bay at Gulf Breeze, 7 p.m.
- PHS at New Orleans Jesuit, 7 p.m.
- *Rutherford at Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
- Navarre at Milton, 7:30 p.m.
- OPEN: Escambia, Washington
ALABAMA
- Jay at Flomaton
- Clarke County at T.R. Miller
- W.S. Neal at Hillcreast
- Escambia County (Atmore) at Faith Academy
- Morgan at Escambia Academy
Three In A Row: Tate Celebrates Homecoming With Shutout
September 21, 2013
The Tate Aggies celebrated homecoming with their third win in a row, a 35-0 shutout of West Gadsden in front of packed house Friday night.
The Aggies didn’t take long before pleasing the crowd. The Aggies scored on a 17- yard touchdown pass from quarterback Sawyer Smith to receiver Shane Tindall with 5:32 remaining in the first quarter. With time running out in the first, Jesse Fernadez powered up the middle for a 1-yard touchdown run. Tate held the lead at the end of first quarter, 14-0.
To begin the 2nd quarter, Tate blocked the Panthers’ punt to get the ball on the Panthers’ 10-yard line. Two plays later. Lavontia Samuel ran it in for a 8-yard touchdown with 11:00 to go in the second quarter for a 21-0 Tate lead. In the middle of the second quarter, Tate’s Trace Penton intercepted the Panthers’ pass to set up a 2- yard touchdown run by Samuel for a 28-0 Tate advantage.
It was in the fourth quarter before Tate was able to score again; this time on a 17-yard TD pass from q Smith to De-Vekyo Lewis. Kicker Dylan Mancuso was perfect for the night on extra points to make the score 35-0. West Gadsden was threatening with time running out, but Tate’s defense was able to hold them off to get the shutout.
After the game, Tate Coach Ronnie Douglas stated that it “was great for the defense to get a shutout”. He said that “they did their job all night and it paid off”.
Tate (3-1) faces Pine Forest (0-4) at Tate’s Pete Gindl Stadium at 7:30 next Friday.
story by Darryl Singleton
For a homecoming activity photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Tate defeated West Gadsden 35-0 Friday night in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Miller First, Northview Second In Cross Country Meet
September 19, 2013
T.R. Miller took first place at a Tuesday cross county meeting in Brewton, while the Northview Chiefs placed second and the Flomaton Hurricanes were third in both the boys and girls divisions.
The fastest Northview girl was Moriah McGahan and the fastest Northview boy was Brandon Korinchak.
Pictured: Northview High School Cross Country team members (L-R, front) Jessica Barrows, Dakota Craft, Zacara Davis, Jessica Brown, (middle) Mason Solchenberger, Moriah McGahan, Bethany Reynolds, (back) Josh Poston, Zach Calloway, Brandon Korinchak, Noah Coker, Isaac McGahan and Joshua Borrelli. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
UWF To Play Football At Maritime Park
September 19, 2013
The University of West Florida has reached an agreement to play football home games at the Community Maritime Park beginning in 2016. Home of the Blue Wahoos, the Maritime Park Stadium seats 5,100.
“This further strengthens the community’s ties to UWF by bringing these exciting games downtown to the Maritime Park Stadium,” said CMPA Chairman Collier Merrill. “The CMPA promised and delivered an award winning facility that can host multiple types of events. Our hope is that UWF football at the Maritime Park Stadium continues the excitement we see downtown during the baseball season into the late summer and fall.”
Earlier this month, UWF President Judy Bense announced that UWF football will host its inaugural season in the fall of 2016. The addition of a football program is one part of the University’s larger goal to enhance student life, attract more students from across the state and region and increase student retention, provide a more vibrant campus experience for students and alumni, increase school spirit, and expand sponsorship and other fundraising opportunities.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to play college football in such a beautiful setting as the Maritime Park Stadium,” said UWF President Judy Bense. “We sincerely appreciate the partnership with Quint and Rishy Studer, The Blue Wahoos, the CMPA and the City of Pensacola. Together we are adding vibrancy to the university and community, and building affinities that will last a lifetime.”
UWF will hire a head football coach in Spring 2014, who will start recruiting the first football student-athletes that fall. The inaugural recruiting class will be enrolled in Fall 2015 and begin practices and scrimmages in preparation for the inaugural season in Fall 2016.
UWF’s long-term plan is for the team to play in a stadium built on campus, as described in the athletics facilities master plan. The athletics facilities master plan also calls for additional on campus practice facilities for the football team.
Pictured: A conceptual rendering of UWF football at the Maritime Park Stadium.
Northview, Pleasant Home, Flomaton Dig Pink For Cancer Awareness
September 17, 2013
Northview, Flomaton and Pleasant Home high school meet in a Dig Pink volleyball tri-match Monday afternoon at Flomaton High School.
Dig Pink is an organization raising awareness and funds for cancer through volleyball.
Junior Varsity
Flomaton beat Northview 26-24, 22-25, 15-10
Pleasant Home defeated Northview 25-8, 25-7
Varsity
Northview beat Flomaton 25-13, 25-19. Tiffani Pritchett had two aces, one kill and one dig for Northview, and Danielle Steadham had three aces, one kill, two blocks and four digs.
Northview defeated Pleasant Home 25-8, 21-25, 15-7. Lana Clayton had six kills and five digs for the Chiefs, and Lily Townson had 11 assistsand six digs for Northview.
Northview will be at home Thursday against Baldwin County, junior varsity at 4:30 and the varsity at 5:30 p.m.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northwest Escambia Takes Four From Poarch Warriors
September 17, 2013
The Northwest Escambia Eagles swept four games from the Poarch Warrios on Saturday in Walnut Hill.
Freshmen 21, Poarch 20
Zyonne Wesley scored three touchdowns, and Liam Hatcher added three extra point after attempts for NWE. Wesley tackled Poarch’s Blayze Thomas at the one-yard line and forced the fumble after a 60-yard run. NWE’s Jackson Bridges recovered the fumble. Poarch scored late to make it a one point game and Jackson Simmons and Bridges were on the stop that prevented Poarch’s extra point and avoided a tie game.
Sophomores 32, Poarch 0
Juniors 39, Poarch 0
Jayden Jackson scored three touchdowns, including one he stripped from a Poarch Player. Jaheem Durant (pictured left) ran for a NWE touchdown, and he also intercepted a Poarch pass and ran it in from 60 plus yards out for a TD. Jaden Cunningham scored touchdown, scored on three extra point attempts and ran for more than 85 yards. The NWE Junior’s defense only gave up one down during the entire game.
Seniors 36, Poarch 19
Seth Killam complete 7 of 11 passes for over 100 yards, two touchdown passes to Tanner Deese and also added a rushing touchdown for Northwest Escambia. Keaton Solmonson had over 100 yards rushing and a touchdown, Trent Kite had 100 plus yards rushing, and Aunterio Minor racked up almost 50 yards rushing and scored a touchdown. Minor also recorded a big defensive play with multiple tackles for a loss. Killam was also 3-5 on field goals.
Pictured top: Aiden Broadhead gains yardage for the Sophomores. Pictured inset: Jaheem Durant ran for a NWE Juniors touchdown. Pictured below: Travis Scott (#5) brings down a Poarch Warrior for the Sophomores. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
High School Football Standings, Upcoming Schedule
September 16, 2013
Here is a district by district look at last Friday night’s high school football scores and this week’s schedule. District play begins this Friday night for 5A and 6A teams, while 1A and 7A teams in the area either have an off week or will not play district games.
This Week’s HS Football Schedule
September 15, 2013
Here’s a look at this week’s high school football schedules for teams around the area:
FLORIDA
Thursday
- *Catholic at Bay, 7 p.m.
Friday
- *West Florida at Mosley, 7 p.m.
- West Gadsden at Tate, 7:30 p.m.
- *Escambia at Pine Forest, 7:30 p.m.
- *Washington at Pace, 7:30 p.m.
- *Milton at PHS, 7:30 p.m.
- Crestview at Navarre, 7:30 p.m.
- OPEN: Northview, Jay, Gulf Breeze
* denotes district games
ALABAMA
- UMS Wright at Escambia County (Atmore)
- Sparta at Escambia Academy
- Mobile Christian at Flomaton
- Bayside Academy at T.R. Miller
- W.S. Neal at Southside
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Tate’s Turnaround: Back To Back Wins
September 14, 2013
Coming off a historic first time in 20 years win last week over Pensacola, the Tate Aggies were achieved their goal back to back wins Friday night 35-21 over Panama City Bay.
Just two wins in a season has been a big challenge for the Aggies; they last won two games in 2010 with a 3-7 season record. Panama City Bay came in with a 2-0 record and was looking forward to going home with another win.
The Aggies’ first score cam on a 2-yard run from Lavontia Samuel, followed by a 17-yard touchdown pass from Sawyer Smith to Deontia Nicholson. Tate held the lead 12-7 at the half.
Tate open the second half with a 68-yard quarterback keeper TD run from Sawyer Smith on the first play from scrimmage. Smith scored again later in the quarter on a 19-yard run play. Tate allowed a interception for a touchdown and two blocked punts letting Bay stay in the game. Tate still held the lead at the end of the third, 28-21.
The only score in the fourth belonged to Tate on another run from 2-yards out by QB Smith. Tate was able to control the ball for much of the fourth quarter running out the clock for their 35-21 win.
Tate faces West Gadsden next Friday night for homecoming at Pete Gindl Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
Pictured above: Tate beat Panama City Bay Friday night in Cantonment. Pictured below: Coach Ronnie Douglas huddles with the team between plays. Photos by Kaleigh Blackmon and Kristi Smith for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
