Northview Assistant Coach Ty Wise Headed To Graceville
January 31, 2013
Northview High School assistant coach Ty Wise has accepted the head coach and athletic director position at Graceville High School.
Wise has been on the Northview coaching staff for four years. As offensive coordinator, he led a Chiefs offense that accumulated over 1,000 points during the last two seasons and a Class 1A state championship win this past season.
It’s a move that could have Wise and the Graceville Tigers on the opposite side of the stadium from the Chiefs this upcoming season — both teams are Class 1A Region 1…meaning they could feasibly face each other in the state playoff series.
The move to Graceville, Wise said, was the most difficult decision he has ever had to make in his professional career.
“I met with the players today and explained my desire to be a head coach; I knew it was something that I would eventually pursue,” Wise said Wednesday night. “For my family and professional career, it was the best position for us to move over there.”
But, much like the Northview players chant in the huddle following every football game, Wise said he’ll always be a Chief.
“My time at Northview was amazing. I’ll never be able to forget what we were able to accomplish; I’ll always reflect on the positive,” he said. “I hope Northview will continue to have success. I’ll always be a Chief.”
Wise, who played football for the University of Miami, is scheduled to meet with the Graceville Tigers players today and expects to make the official move to Graceville before Spring practices begin.
At Graceville, Wise replaces March Beach who went 8-3 with a district title in 2012. Beach accepted the head coaching job at Marianna High School.
Pictured top: Northview assistant coach Ty Wise celebrates a state championship win for the Chiefs last December in Orlando’s Citrus Bowl. Pictured below: Wise plans out plays on the sidelines of a Chiefs game in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Boys Take Two From WS Neal
January 30, 2013
The Northview Chiefs took two from W.S. Neal Eagles Tuesday in boys basketball in East Brewton.
Northview 79, WS Neal 41
In varsity action, Northview beat WS Neal 79-41. Leading scorers for the Chiefs were Neino Robinson with 34, Cameron Newsome with 13, Laderious Franklin with 8 and Shane Bushaw with 8. With the win, Northview improved to 12-6 on the season.
Northview 50, WS Neal 27 (JV)
In junior varsity action, Northview beat WS Neal 50-27. Leading scorers for the Chiefs were Tydre Bradley with 16, Keondrae Lett with 13 and Nick Lambert with 11. The JV Chiefs improved to 6-2 on the season.
Both teams wrap up regular season play Friday at Tate. The junior varsity game tips off at 5:30, and the varsity plays at 7:00.
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Tate Aggies Release 2013 Baseball Schedules
January 29, 2013
The Tate Aggies have released their 2013 baseball schedules for the varsity, junior varsity and 9th grade teams.
Tate Pitcher Riley Hodge Signs With Tallahasee Community College
January 28, 2013
Tate High pitcher Riley Hodge has signed a scholarship to play for Tallahassee Community College next season. Hodge compiled a 5-1 record last year while posting a 1.06 ERA.
Pictured above are: TCC Head Coach Angelo Nicolosi, Riley Hodge, (back row) mother Robbie Hodge, father Wayne Hodge and Tate Head Coach Greg Blackmon. Pictured below: Hodge and his Aggies teammates. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
New Football Districts Finalized – Big Changes For Tate, Catholic
January 27, 2013
The Florida High School Athletic Association released final football classifications and districts for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years. The assignments mean a big change for Tate, a big jump for Catholic and the same big dreams of a state championship for Northview.
Tate, Crestview and Niceville slide up to three-school 1-7A, leaving the area’s Big 6 — Escambia, Milton, Pace, Pensacola, Pine Forest and Washington — in Class 1-6A.
A growing Catholic High was facing some serious road trips with a move proposed last month 3A, a district that included only schools in the Jacksonville area. The Crusaders appealed up two classes to 1-5A for a seven school district — Catholic, West Florida, Panama City Arnold, Gulf Breeze, Panama City Bay, Panama City Rutherford and Mosley.
Meanwhile, District 1-1A remains the same for the next couple of years, with the state champion Northview Chiefs, Jay, Baker and Freeport.
District 1-7A
- Tate
- Crestview
- Niceville
District 1-6A
- Escambia
- Milton
- Pace
- Pensacola High
- Pine Forest
- Washington
District 1-5A
- West Florida
- Gulf Breeze
- Pensacola Catholic
- Panama City Arnold
- Panama City Bay
- Panama City Rutherford
District 1-1A
- Northview
- Jay
- Baker
- Freeport
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Tate’s Heather Thomason Signs With Alabama Southern
January 26, 2013
Tate High School senior Heather Thomason has signed a softball scholarship with Alabama Southern Community College in Monroeville.
Thomason is a two-year member of the varsity softball team as a pitcher and infielder. She played for the Molino Lady Astros for the past two years. In 2006, she played on the Xtreme Energy team that won the 10U World Series in Panama City, and in 2007 was with the Emerald Coast Comets who finished third in the 12U World Series.
Thomason was a member of the varsity volleyball team for three years and also lettered in cross country.
Pictured: (L-R, seated) bother Tyler Thomason, mother Kim Thomason, Heather Thomason, father Pat Thomason, (standing) Tate Coach Melinda Wyatt and Alabama Southern Community College Coach Elaine Covin. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Former Local HS Coach Named Auburn Tight End, Special Teams Coach
January 26, 2013
Friday, former local high school coach Scott Fountain was named tight ends and special teams coach for the Auburn Tigers. He had previously served as Auburn’s player personnel director for the past four years.
“Scott is someone I tried to hire as an assistant coach a year ago at Arkansas State. He is a great coach with a tremendous work ethic, and his strong ties in the state of Alabama will be an asset to our program,” said head coach Gus Malzahn.
Fountain, a native of East Brewton, has spent 14 years coaching in the college ranks, including stops at Florida State, Georgia Southern, MTSU, Central Florida and Iowa State. He served as an assistant coach at Flomaton High School in 1988 and at his high school alma mater, W.S. Neal, in 1989 before being named head coach at Frisco City High School in 1990. After a three-year stint at Frisco City, he was head coach at Monroe County for a year.
After Dodgers, Rockies Baseball, Northview Grad At Home On The Beat
January 24, 2013
Growing up in Century, Alvin Hayes spent a lot of time at America’s favorite pastime — baseball.
And he was good. Really good. After graduating in 2001, the Northview High Chiefs pitcher spent six years in the minor leagues after high school — five years in a Dodgers farm team and then a year on a Rockies-affiliated team before a shoulder injury ended his baseball career.
These days, he’s on a different path but no less excited about his future as a police officer in Brewton. Hayes, 29, has been with the department for two years and lives in Brewton with his wife Rebecca and their 13-month-old son Noah. He said he chose to live in Brewton due to the lower property tax rate, and because he is inspired by his job.
“I love the department, and look forward to working every day,” Hayes said. “I enjoy the camaraderie on the force and I like that there is a good work environment and no negative talk to distract officers.”
Hayes, a patrolman on the job, enjoys golf and baseball in his spare time.
“Alvin is a great police officer with a great level-headed approach to his job,” said Brewton Chief Monte McGougin. “He speaks well, carries himself in order and is an all around good person. He has worked narcotics, regular patrol and will have a long career here and I fully expect him to advance.”
School Board Recognizes State Champ Northview Chiefs
January 23, 2013
The state champion Northview Chiefs football team was honored by the Escambia County School Board Tuesday night.
The Chiefs are the first Escambia County team to win a state football championship since 2009.
The board ratified a proclamation recognizing the Chiefs for the Class 1A championship, and dozens of players and coaches received a standing ovation as they were individually congratulated by board members.
The entire proclamation is below, click to enlarge.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs were congratulated on their state football championship by the Escambia County School Board Tuesday night. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Boys Beat Baker, Girls Fall To Escambia
January 23, 2013
The Northview Chiefs boys beat Baker Tuesday, while the girls lost to Escambia High.
Northview 66, Baker 44 (Boys)
The Northview Chiefs defeated Baker 66-44 Tuesday night. Neino Robinson had 19 for the Chiefs, while Cameron Newsome added 18. A junior varsity boys game scheduled for Tuesday was canceled.
The Northview varsity and junior varsity boys will be on the road next Tuesday afternoon against WS Neal.
Escambia 38, Northview 35 (Girls)
Escambia 27, Northview 16 (JV Girls)
In girls action, the Northview Lady Chiefs varsity lost to the Escambia Lady Gators 28-35. Shaquanna Jones scored 13 for the Lady Chiefs, and Elayzha Bates also had 13. The junior varsity Lady Chiefs lost to the Lady Gators 17-16.
The Lady Chiefs varsity and junior varsity teams will travel to Paxton on Thursday.
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