Pine Forest’s Brown Sets School, Regional Pole Vault Record
March 9, 2013
A Pine Forest High School senior set a new school and regional pole vault record Friday. Kelly Brown set the record of 14.8 feet during a track and field meet in Pace as he aims for the number one spot in the state. Submitted images for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Chiefs, Tate’s Carroll Honored During PSA Awards Banquet
March 8, 2013
The Northview Chiefs state championship football team and Tate High School’s Chase Carroll were among those honored Thursday night during the annual Pensacola Sports Association Awards Banquet at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front.
Taking home the top awards of the evening were Olympic Athlete of the Year Justin Gatlin, Professional Athlete of the Year Alfred Morris, and Amateur Athlete of the Year Chelsea Palmer. Additionally, Trent Richardson received a Special Recognition Award.
Being inducted into the PSA Hall of Fame are Kevin Saucier (So-Shay), Charlie Hendley, and Adrian Stills. Suacier, a graduate of Escambia High School, has spent his career playing (pitcher) and scouting talent for Major League Baseball. He also won a World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980. Hendley was the head golf pro for the Pensacola Country Club for 38 years. Stills, head golf pro at the City of Pensacola’s Osceola Golf Course, is the last black player to earn his PGA Tour Card at Tour Qualifying School and is a new member of the PGA Tour Black Hall of Fame.
The Northview Chiefs were honored as Escambia County’s only state championship football team of 2012, with the Chiefs bringing home the 2012 Florida High School Athletic Association 1A title. Tate’s Chase Carroll was recognized as the Class 2A Boys weightlifting state champion.
Zach Price, Tate graduate, was honored for being the West Point Scholar Athlete of the Year.
Guest speaker for the event was New Orleans Saints starting defensive end Cameron Jordan. The Minneapolis, MN, native played his college career at California before being selected by the Saints in the first round, 24th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Pictured: Chase Carroll with Trent Richardson. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Honors Winning Football Team, Cheerleaders, Dance Team
March 6, 2013
The state champion Northview Chiefs honored their football players, cheerleaders and dance team members during their annual banquet.
“Collectively, you are the best group of football players that has come through Northview High School,” Principal Gayle Weaver told the team, the first ever to earn a state championship for the Chiefs.
To watch the 2012 Northview Chiefs Banquet Video and Season Highlights, click here.
“This is a great time to be a Northview Chief,” Head Coach Sid Wheatley said, adding that community support is growing stronger and stronger with each passing year.
“To see 2,000 plus fans from the community in the stands at the Citrus Bowl was an awesome thing and means a lot to the kids,” he said. “It’s great to see parents the community support the kids like they do.”
This year’s graduating Northview Chiefs football players are the first to have spent four years under Wheatley as head coach.
“Over the last four years I have watched these guys turn into great football players who are disciplined, have a tremendous work ethic and great character. Northview is blessed with good athletes,” he said.
For a photo gallery from the banquet, click here.
In addition to honoring senior, the following football, cheerleading and dance teams were presented:
FOOTBALL
- Outstanding Offensive Back – LaMikal Kyles
- Outstanding Offensive Lineman - Blake McCall, LaDerious Franklin
- Outstanding Receiver – Brannon Freeman
- Outstanding Defensive Back – Neiko Robinson
- Outstanding Defensive Lineman – Stetson Nash
- Outstanding Linebacker - Corry Baggett, Roderick Woods
- Team Leader Award – Chad Smith
- Iron Man Award - Logan Weber, Tyler Roley
- Game Changer Award – Neino Robinson
- Academic Award – Justin Halteman
- Most Improved – Jeffrey Taylor, Cameron Newsome
- Outstanding Passer – Kevin Vaughan
- Defensive Anchor Award – LaQuan Thomas
- Chief Award – Trey Johnson
- Mr. Tenacity Award – Dalton Daniel
- Mr. Versatile Award – Jaran Myles, Arkelle Elliott
- Newcomer Award - LaDarious Thomas
- Coaches Award – Skyler Macks
- Spirit Award – Kahlil Grice, Austin Dorriety
- Team Player Award – LaMikeal Banks
DANCE TEAM
- Most Improved – Clarrisa Ross
- Best Rhythm – Jessica Lowery
- Best Stage Presence – Lily Townson
- Best Chaine Turns – Chloe Leonard
- Best Pirouette Turns – Morgan Digmon
- Highest Leaps – Anna Fischer
JV CHEERLEADERS
- Most Improved – Katie Born
- Spirit Award – Danielle Robinson
VARSITY CHEERLEADERS
- Spirit Award - Jessica McCullough
- Squad Strength - Madison Arrington
- Best All-Around – Ashley Mooney
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Two Time Super Bowl Champ Inspires Chiefs At Annual Football Banquet
March 5, 2013
Two-time Super Bowl champion Anthony Pleasant spoke words of inspiration to the state champion Northview Chiefs Monday night during their annual football banquet.
Champions are special, Pleasant told the young men, and champions should work to fulfill the role. “You guys are champs,” he told the Chiefs, “You have won the state championship, conduct yourselves as champions.”
Acting like a champion means respecting authority, the Century native said, “because you can’t get there if you do not respect authority.”
Pleasant said relationships are key in life, and bridges should never be burned. A team, the Super Bowl champ said, is a group of unselfish players that do not look out only for their own interests, but for those of their teammates.”
Pleasant encouraged the Chiefs players to pursue their dreams, whether or not those dreams include football.
“Not everyone will be a professional ball player, but whatever your passion – follow it, pursue your passion.”
Pleasant is a former pro football player selected in the third round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. During his 14 year NFL career, Pleasant played for the Browns, the Baltimore Ravens, the Atlanta Falcons, the New York Jets, the San Francisco 49ers and the New England Patriots. He played a total of 202 NFL games and racked up 58 sacks and two interceptions. The 1986 Century High School graduate earned two Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots.
Pictured: Two time Super Bowl champ Anthony Pleasant addresses the Northview Chiefs during their annual football banquet Monday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Kyles, Woods, Sign Football Scholarships
March 5, 2013
Two members of the Northview High School state champion football team inked scholarship Monday afternoon to play for Northeast Mississippi Community College.
Running back LaMikal Kyles and linebacker Roderick Woods, Jr. are headed to Booneville, MS, in the fall. The second cousins were four-year starters for the Northview Chiefs, playing under Sid Wheatley since his first season as head coach
Kyles had about two dozen touchdowns and over 1,300 rushing yards his senior season, while Woods accumulated almost 90 tackles in his seven-game season.
Pictured top: Roderick Woods (left) and LaMikal Kyles inked scholarships Monday afternoon with Northeast Mississippi Community College. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Chiefs Set Two School Records In Baker Track Meet
March 5, 2013
Two school records were broken as the Northview High School track and field team took part in the first competition of the season at the Baker High School Track and Field Meet.
Azeen Grissett broke a 5-year old school record as he raced to a 57.99 second place finish in the 400 meters. Cameron Newsome leaped to a height of 5- feet 8- inches and broke a 3-year school record in the high jump.
Both the 4×800 meter relay team (Joshua Borelli, Ramsey Gafford, James Ates, Zachary Calloway), and the 4×100 meter relay team (Ty’Dre Bradley, Hunter Sherouse, Cameron Newsome, and Holden Moore) finished in third place. The throwers were led by freshman Austin Whitehead which hurled the shot put 33-feet, 11 inches.
Standout performances for the Chiefs were seen in the 100 meter race, where junior Holden Moore ran 11.78 seconds, Azeen Grissett in 12.25 seconds, Keondrae Lett in 12.46 and Ty’Dre Bradley in 13.68 seconds.
“I’m extremely proud to see two school records broken at the first track meet of the season,” said Aaron Thompson, head boys track coach. “I’m looking forward to the district championships next month, and having athletes qualify for the regional championships and compete in Jacksonville.”
On the girls side, Northview had a strong showing in the 100 meters by Hannah Fiellin, and Johna Carter. In the 100 meter hurdles, Tierra Floyd posted the fastest time for the Northview Chiefs as teammate Ashley Joiner finished right behind her. The Lady Chiefs captured a top 3 finish in the 4×800 meter relay, and also finished strong in the 4×100 meter relay which was anchored by Tierra Floyd.
The Northview Chiefs will compete next their next track meet of the season this afternoon at Jay High School.
Pictured top: Dy’Shun White competes in the 100 meter hurdles for the Chiefs. Pictured inset: Travell McWilliams in the high jump for Northview at a recent track and filed meet in Baker. Photos by Zach Johnson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Subway All-Star Basketball Game Is Friday
March 5, 2013
The Pensacola Sports Association has announce the rosters for the Subway High School All-Star Basketball Game Friday night, March 8 at Pensacola State College.
The game starts at 6 p.m. for the girls, 8 p.m. for the boys and will include seniors from Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties.
The coaching staff for the Boys West Team, which includes all Escambia County high schools, will be led by the head coach from Tate High School, Clyde Abney. Chris Godwin, the head coach for Pine Forest High School, will coach the Girls West Team. Coaches from the other county high schools will assist Abney and Godwin with their game plans. The East Girls from Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties, will be coached by Kenneth Hughes from Pace High School. The boys coach for the East team will be Ken Meisner from Crestview High School. Both coaches will be assisted by the other head coaches from the two-county area high schools.
Tickets to the game are $8 and $6 with a canned good donation. The PSA is teaming with Manna Food Bank for a canned good drive and encouraging everyone to help families by bringing a canned good item. D
Game Rosters Are as Follows (North Escambia schools in bold):
West Team Boys: David Weathers, Deron Moreno, Auston Powell, and Roderick Carmichael from Pensacola High, Joe Wachob from East Hill, Grover Brown Jr., Kevontarious Williams, and Javon Williams from Washington, Maquis Cathings from Escambia, Devin Miller from West Florida, Trent Hershberges from Pensacola Christian, Shamar Johnson, Charlie Wilson, Damarcus Glover, Damarion Boggan, and Zanavion Williams from Pine Forest, Dyshun White, and Laderious Franklin from Northview, and Travis Walton from Tate .
West Team Girls: Jereaka Ephfrom, and Kierra Williams from West Florida, Jayla King, Tia Sanders, Jasmine McCants, and Latonya Miller from Pine Forest, Ali O’Brien, Alex Loomis, and Jardae Ward from Tate, Chelsey Gibson, and D’Arcy Draper from Pensacola High, Tijuana Weatherspoon, and Kim Bethea from Escambia, Shaquanna Jones, and Morgan Payne from Northview, and Phaedra Harris from Catholic.
East Team Boys: Isaiah Jones, Demichael McQueen, and David Tober from Milton, Jonathan Buckelew, Clay Hancock, and Roman Domofro from Crestview, Jean Quinones, and Rasheed Williams from Navarre, Tommy Calloway from Laurel Hill, Michael Hawkins, and Dylan Williams from Choctawhatchee, Garrett Sanders from Baker, Nicholas Haynes, Connor Ellis, and Brandon Mosley from Niceville, Tyrone Culbreth, and McKinnely Stephens from Fort Walton Beach, Nick Bookout, and Randy Halpin from Gulf Breeze, and Brice Moore from Pace.
East Team Girls: Rachel Moorer, Mckenzie Ervin, Mckenzie Wheelus, and Mckenna Wyrosdick from Pace, Elizabeth Hoehn, Nanci Suarez, and Haydn Ilano from Gulf Breeze, Brittany Salter from Fort Walton Beach, Kerrie York, and Jasmine Horne from Crestview, Jessica Reyes, and Lydiah Brunet from Navarre, Cassidy Anderson, Bethany Chestnut, and Sarah Hudson from Baker, Lauren Day, and Caneisaya Matthews from Choctawhatchee, Dani Douglas, and Amanda Demma from Niceville, and Natalie Jernigan from Central.
Photos: Northview Baseball Clinic
March 3, 2013
The Northview Chiefs baseball team held a training camp Saturday. From pitching to catching, the camp focused on the basics of improving play for machine pitch through senior league players.
Under the supervision and direction of Northview’s Head Coach Marty Lister, players were taught the necessary skills to become a better player. All aspects of the games were covered such as, base running, stealing bases, pick-off moves for both pitchers and catchers, batting and throwing.
All camp participants received one-on-one instruction from the Northview players.
Pictured: A Northview Chiefs baseball camp Saturday morning in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
No-Hitter For Jay Baseball; Mercy Rule Softball Win For Northview, Loss For Jay Royals (With Gallery)
March 2, 2013
Friday night was good to the Northview Lady Chiefs as their winning streak continued, and to the Jay Royals with a no-hitter mercy win over Chipley.
Northview 10, Freeport 0
Misty Doran pitched a no hitter as the Northview Lady Chiefs beat Freeport Friday night in Bratt 10-0 in a game that ended in the sixth inning due to the 10-run mercy rule. With the win, the Lady Chiefs improved their perfect season record to 5-0. The Lady Chiefs will be in action again on Tuesday as they host Flomaton. First pitch for the JV will be at 4:00, and the varsity plays at 6:00.
For a Northview versus Freeport photo gallery, click here.
Jay 13, Chipley 0
The Jay Royals beat Chipley 13-0 Friday night in a mercy rule win. Jay pitcher Dalton Edwards tossed a no-hitter for the Royals on the road at Chipley. The Royals will be in action gainst Monday at Century. The JV plays at 4:30 and the varsity takes the mound at 6 p.m.
Baker 10, Jay 0
In softball action, the Baker Gators defeated the Jay Royals 10-0 Friday night in Jay. The Lady Royals will host Holmes County next Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Pictured top: Northview beat Freeport 10-0 Friday night in Bratt. Pictured inset: Mistry Doran crosses home plate for Northview. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview To Hold Baseball Camp Today
March 2, 2013
The Northview Chiefs will hold a Baseball Camp today.
The camp is open to all machine pitch through senior league players wanting to sharpen their baseball skills. Players can get valuable, specialized training from the Northview
Chief’s Varsity Baseball Team.
Under the supervision and direction of Northview’s Head Coach Marty Lister, players will be taught the necessary skills to become a better player. All aspects of the games will be covered such as, base running, stealing bases, pick-off moves for both pitchers and catchers, batting and throwing.
All camp participants will get one-on-one instruction from the Northview players.
The camp, sponsored by the Northview Diamond Club, will be held Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Registration time is 8:30; registration is $20 per player.
Pictured: Last year’s Diamond Club Baseball Camp at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.