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
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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.
Chipley Downs The Chiefs
September 14, 2013
The defending 1A state champion Northview Chiefs have next week off, and they’ll need it to recover, rethink and regroup after a Friday night’s 47-18 loss to the Chipley Tigers.
“We were up 18-13 in the second quarter and they just took away our momentum,” Northview head coach Sid Wheatley said. Chipley outscored the Chiefs by 14-0 in the third quarter and another 12-0 in the second quarter.
The Chiefs were plagued by mistakes, including an unusual number of bad snaps from the line of scrimmage, throughout Friday night’s road game in Chipley.
“We blew a lot of snaps…I think it was 12 times we just about threw the ball over the quarterback’s head,” Wheatley said. “We probably lost 150 yards just from bad snaps.”
Friday night just wasn’t the expected performance from what was this season’s No. 1 ranked 1A team.
“We have just got to stress the fundamentals of football, and take this loss to develop some mental aggression in the minds of the offensive line. They’ve got to understand how they should feel with they self-inflict a loss like tonight and make sure it never happens again.”
The Chipley Tigers were first on the scoreboard Friday night with a touchdown at the 8:15 mark in the first quarter. By the end of the first, the Tigers sat at first and goal on the four-yard line, going in for a touchdown and 13-0 lead early in the second. The Chiefs answered with a touchdown and a missed extra point attempt, 13-6 Chipley.
With about five minutes in the half, the Chiefs scored on a 40-yard TD pass to Brannon Freeman, cutting their deficit to 13-12. With 3:18 to go before the half, Neino Robinson scored on a 25-yard touchdown run, putting Northview up 18-13. And that was to be the final score of the night for Northview.
Chipley returned the kickoff for a touchdown to take a 21-18 lead at the half.
Freeman and Ladarius Thomas had about 75 yards each Friday night for the Chiefs. In addition to throwing for two touchdowns, quarterback Dalton Tullis had about 237 yards in the air for Northview. Robison had 77 yard on six catches along with his touchdown.
After an open week, the Northview Chiefs will host Choctawhatchee on September 27 before beginning district play in Jay on October 4.
Photos by Amy Holland and Bethany Reynolds for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Homecoming Win Pushes Jay Royals To 3-0
September 14, 2013
The Jay Royals celebrated a happy Homecoming Friday night as they beat Vernon 13-0. They Royals are riding an early season winnings streak at 3-0.
After a scoreless first quarter, Tate Upton was in from one yard out for the Royals with 6:06 in the half. With a good kick from Dakota Smith, the Royals held a 7-0 advantage. The Royals scored again early in the third with an 85-yard kickoff return by Victor Mishoe.
The Royals have an open date next week before traveling to Flomaton on Friday, September 27.
Photos by Michele Gibbs for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Seasons Of Hope Banquet To Benefit Terminally Ill, Injured Warriors
September 13, 2013
Seasons of Hope will hold their Second Annual Benefit Bandquet fundraiser later in just over a week.
Seasons of Hope provides positive outdoor hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities for the terminally ill, the physically challenged and members of the Armed Forces injured in the line of duty. The excursions are provided at little or no cost.
The benefit banquet will be held Saturday, September 21 at 5 p.m. at SS Dixon Intermediate School at 5540 Education Drive in Pace. In addition to the meal, there will be a silent auction. Guest speaker will be Brad Clay of Final Descent Outdoors. Tickets are $10 each.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.seasonsofhopeinc.org or call Bryen Ballard at (850) 232-0592.
Northview Beats Central
September 11, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs JV and varsity teams beat the Central Jaguars in straight sets Tuesday evening.
In junior varsity action, Northview beat Central 25-18, 25-22.
Dimonique Brown had two aces and one kill for the Chiefs, while Mallory Merchant recorded four aces.
In varsity action, Northview swept three from Central, 25-16, 25-15, 27-25.
Danielle Steadham had four aces, three kills and six blocks for Northview, and Kyndall Hall had four aces and two assists.
The Lady Chiefs will head across the river to take on the Lady Royals of Jay High School on Thursday. The junior varsity plays at 5:00 and the varsity takes the court at 6 p.m. in a district game.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Northview’s varsity swept three sets from Central Tuesday in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cincinnati Reds To Play MLB Game In Pensacola
September 11, 2013
Pensacola will be dipping its toe into the frenzied waters of professional baseball a little earlier next year as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos host their parent Major League team, the
Reds, in an exhibition game scheduled for March 27, 2014. The announcement will be made Wednesday at 2pm from a ceremony at home plate in Pensacola’s Bayfront Stadium.
The Blue Wahoos will join executives from the Reds in announcing the contest which will kick off the 2014 season. Wahoos fans will see familiar names and faces on the Reds roster as Blue Wahoos past compete against Blue Wahoos present.
The contest, the first time since 1958 that a Major League team has played in Pensacola, is the result of months of behind-the-scenes work by Blue Wahoos and Reds executives to bring the big league team to the Bayfront.
Quint Studer, owner of the Blue Wahoos, said the long-standing history of baseball in Pensacola was part of the inspiration to bring Cincinnati to the Sunshine State.
“I have loved hearing from people who remember a half-century ago when they had the chance to see Major League players play in Pensacola. Having a Double-A affiliate team in Pensacola, the highest level of professional baseball in the City’s history continues to open up opportunities and experiences that were previously not available to the community,” said Studer.
“To watch current Reds players like Joey Votto, Homer Baily, Jay Bruce, Arnoldis Chapman, Tony Cingrani and others is an experience that we are so pleased to provide. Great college games, a Major League team playing in downtown Pensacola, then onto another wonderful Wahoos season. It looks like 2014 is going to be a very special year, and we’re grateful to Reds organization and the Blue Wahoos sponsors and fans for making this game possible,” Studer continued.
The last time a Major League team played in Pensacola was April 3, 1958. The Chicago White Sox played the St. Louis Cardinals.
Northwest Escambia Eagles Split Games With Uriah
September 10, 2013
Northwest Escambia traveled to Uriah, Ala., Saturday, splitting games.
Freshmen
Uriah 39, NWE 33
Sophomores
NWE 47, Uriah 12
Juniors
NWE 62, Uriah 0
Jaheem Durant scored on the first play of the game, while Jaden Cunningham scored two touchdowns and one extra point. Jayden Jackson scored two touchdowns, one of which he stripped on defense from a Uriah player, and one extra point. Michael Merchant scored one touchdown. Logan Bryan scored one touchdown, and Jacob Lee scored two touchdowns. The Eagles defense prevented the Bulldogs from ever converting at 3rd down and ended the game holding them in negative yardage.
Seniors
NWE 44, Uriah 0
Trent Kite ran in one touchdown, and Seth Killam recovered a fumble and ran it in for a touchdown, Killame also threw a touchdown pass with Keeton Solmonson running it it. Tanner Deese scored two touchdowns, and Cameron Cloud completed a pass to Jason Fayard for a touchdown.
Northwest Escambia will play their first home games of the season as they host Poarch this Saturday. The Freshmen play at 10 a.m., followed by the Sophomores at 11:30, the Juniors at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors at 3:00 at the Ernest Ward Middle School field.
Pictured top: Jacob Lee fakes a handoff to Jaden Cunningham before Lee scores a touchdown for Northwest Escambia. Pictured inset: Jaheem Durant running a touchdown on the first play of the NWE Juniors game against Uriah. Pictured below: Jaxon Singleton on a 15-year gain for the NWE Eagles. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview To Name Football Stadium, Possibly For Tommy Weaver
September 9, 2013
Northview High School is considering naming their football stadium, possibly in memory of late teacher and coach Tommy Weaver.
The school has received an official request to name the stadium for Weaver, setting the naming process in motion. For a 30 day period, the school will accept suggestions from the community for potential stadium names. Any name change would then be considered by the Escambia County School Board.
Suggestions must be submitted by October 7 by email to bjohnson3@escambia.k12.fl.us.
Weaver was a longtime DCT and Ag instructor and assistant coach who passed away suddenly at the age of 61 in March 2012. The Chiefs’ entire 2012 state championship football season was dedicated to Weaver.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
High School Football Standings, Upcoming Schedule
September 9, 2013
Here is a district by district look at last Friday night’s high school football scores and this week’s schedule. District play has not yet started, so there are no district rankings.
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