Northview Varsity Beats Freeport; JV Falls
March 1, 2013
The Northview Chiefs hosted Freeport Thursday.
Freeport 3, Northview 1 (JV)
In junior varsity action, the Northview Chiefs fell to Freeport Thursday, 3-1. Brett Weeks pitched a complete game for NHS.The JV Chiefs will be in action Tuesday, March 5 at 4:00 at Escambia Academy in Canoe, Ala.
Northview 9, Freeport 1
The Northview Chiefs beat Freeport 9-1 in varsity action Thursday night in Bratt. Daulton Tullis pitched a complete game, giving up three hits and two walks while striking out eight Freeport batters. Winston Riley went 2 for 3 with a walk and 4 RBI’s. The Chiefs will make the short road trip to Canoe, Ala., to take on Escambia Academy next Tuesday. The first pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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Jay’s Gillman Signs Softball Scholarship With Jefferson Davis
March 1, 2013
Jay High School’s Brittany Gillman recently signed a softball scholarship with the Jefferson Davis Community College Warhawks of Brewton. She is the daughter of Bobbie Palmer and Tim Gillman, and granddaughter of Dobbie Williamson. She was joined by family members, friends and fellow Lady Royal’s softball players for the signing ceremony. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ransom Middle Cheerleaders Place 12th In Nation
February 27, 2013
The Ransom Middle School cheerleaders recently competed in the at the UCA National Cheerleading Competition in Orlando.
Participating in the Small Junior High division, the Ransom squad advanced to the finals for the first time since 1997 where they placed 12th in the nation under Coach Heather Wiscombe.
Pictured top: (front, L-R) Savannah Hemby, Taylor Rouchon, Kailey Tucker, Abbey Opalenik, (middle) Coach Heather Wiscombe, Lindsey Jernigan, Tori Kelson, Blessing Kirk, Jolie Wise, Jalynne Whitaker, (back) Taylor Howey, Jami Zettler, Jasmine Crabtree, Cierra Lowry, Hayden Lindsay, Anna Barrow and Alexis Wilson. Pictured below: The Ransom Middle School cheerleaders at the UCA National Cheerleading Competition in Orlando. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lady Chiefs Improve To 4-0; NHS JV, Varsity Baseball Beat Freeport
February 27, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs improved to a perfect 4-0 on the young season with an 11-1 defeated of Catholic High School Tuesday in Pensacola. The Lady Chiefs will be in action again Friday as they host Freeport. First pitch for the junior varsity is 4:00, followed by the varsity at 6:00.
In baseball, the JV Chiefs beat Baker 11-3 and the varsity Chiefs downed the Baker Gators 10-0. The Chiefs will host Freeport Thursday, with the JV playing at 4:00 and the varsity at 6:30.
Pictured: Northview’s JV defeated the Baker Gatos Tuesday afternoon in Baker, 11-3. Submitted photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview To Hold Baseball Camp This Saturday
February 25, 2013
The Northview Chiefs will hold a Baseball Camp this Saturday, March 2.
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.
For complete information (including preregistration information), click here (pdf).
Pictured: Last year’s Diamond Club Baseball Camp at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Lady Chiefs Take Two From Baker
February 22, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs continued their winning ways Thursday night with a win over Baker.
The Lady Chiefs beat the Lady Gators on the road in Baker 10-3. With the win, the varsity improves to 3-o overall, 2-0 in the district.
In junior varsity action, the JV Lady Chiefs blanked Baker 12-0.
Northview will be on the road again Friday at Holmes County. The JV takes the mound at 4:00 and the first pitch the varsity will be at 6:00. Both teams will be at home Monday as the Lady Chiefs host the Lady Cougars of Escambia Academy of Canoe, Ala.
Pictured: The Northview Lady Chiefs celebrate a win Thursday night in Baker. Submitted photo by Wayne Holland for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Lady Canes Out Of 2A Title Hunt
February 20, 2013
The Flomaton Lady Hurricanes were defeated 70-36 Tuesday night in the 2A South girls regional at Dothan Civic Center.
Providence Christian (26-3) controlled the game from the beginning, running 14-0 to begin the second half, over Flomaton (24-3).
The game was delayed about 10 minutes in the fourth after the Lady Canes’ Dezeray Wesley dove for pass and laded face-first in the stands. She was place on a backboard and transported by ambulance to a Dothan hospital for evaluation. Further details on her condition were not available Tuesday night.
Flomaton was led by Hannah Fillmore with 18 points, while Wesley contributed 11 before her injury.
Providence Christian will play Elba Friday for the Regional 2A crown.
Pictured: The Flomaton Lady Hurricanes. Submitted file photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Excel Tops Northview In Chiefs’ Season Opener
February 19, 2013
The Northview Chiefs opened their 2013 varsity baseball season with a loss Monday.
The Chiefs lost to Excel 5-4 at W.S. Neal. Northview will be in action again Friday night at 6 p.m. against Opp at W.S. Neal. Northview will play their first home game of the season this Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. in Bratt as the Chiefs host Pensacola High.
Pictured: Northview takes on Excel Monday in East Brewton. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lady Chiefs Open Season With Win Over Pensacola Catholic
February 15, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs opened their season with a 11-1 win over Pensacola Catholic High School Thursday evening in Bratt.
The varsity and junior varsity Lady Chiefs will hit the road for their next three games — Friday, February 15 at Chipley; Thursday, February 21 at Baker; and Friday, February 22 at Holmes County. The next home game for the Northview Lady Chiefs will be Monday, February 25 as they host Escambia Academy in Bratt.
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Pictured top: The Northview Lady Chiefs beat Catholic 11-1 Thursday evening in Bratt. Pictured inset: Pitcher Misty Doran, a Wallace State Community College commitment, took the mound for the Chiefs. Pictured below. Angel Lathen for the Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate’s Lorenzo Long Signs With Wofford University
February 14, 2013
Tate High School all-star running back Lorenzo Long signed a scholarship last week to play for Wofford University in South Carolina. Long holds the Tate Aggie career record with 3,227 rushing yards. During his senior season, Long had 183 carries for 1,175 yards and 11 touchdowns. Pictured are Lorenzo Long (center) and his parents, Lara and Alandus Long; and (standing, L-R) Athletic Director David Venettozzi and Head Football Coach Ronnie Douglas. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.