JV Basketball: Northview Beats Atmore In MLK Tourney
January 22, 2013
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs beat Atmore 37-30 Monday in the Escambia County High School MLK Tournament. The Chiefs finished third overall in the tourney.
Leading scorers for Northview were Trent Howard with 15 and Keondrae Lett with 11. Howard was also named to the All Tournament Team.
With Monday’s win the JV Chiefs improved to 5-2 on the season.
The junior varsity Chiefs will play Baker Tuesday at 4:00 in Bratt for their last home game of the season. Also Tuesday at Northview, the junior varsity girls will play Escambia County High School at 5:00, the varsity girls will play ECHS at 6:00 and the varsity boys will play Baker at 7:00.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Neiko Robinson Pays First Visit To Penn State
January 21, 2013
Northview High School senior Neiko Robinson visited Penn State over the weekend. Robinson is expected to sign with the Penn State Nittany Lions on National Signing Day — February 6.
It was the first trip to Happy Valley for the PSU commit, his first ever trip to anywhere in Pennsylvania and the first time he had ever set foot in a 110,000-seat stadium.
Robinson, a 6-foot, 162-pound defensive back, visited with coaches Bill O’Brien and John Butler during the trip, and toured the Penn State campus during his 1,700 mile round trip.
Pictured top: Northview’s Neiko Robinson (center) celebrates after the Chiefs won the Class 1A state championship in Orlando. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Sweeps Freeport; Robinson Scores 41; Jones Adds 39 (With Photo Galleries)
January 19, 2013
In varsity boys action, the Chiefs beat Freeport held a strong 33-12 lead at the end of two periods, before going on to win 68-23. Neino Robinson led the Chiefs with 41, while Cameron Newsome added nine.
In junior varsity boys action, Northview beat Freeport 67-22. The Chiefs held the Bulldogs to just two points in the fourth period. Nick Lambert scored 19 for the Chiefs. Tydre Bradley and Trent Howard both had 13 for Northview.
In girls action, the Northview Lady Chiefs beat the Lady Bulldogs of Freeport 59-43. Shaquanna Jones scored 39 for the Lady Chiefs, and Elayzha Bates added 8.
The Chiefs will be in action next Tuesday at home as follows:
4 p.m. — JV Lady Chiefs vs. Escambia
5 p.m. — JV boys vs. Baker
6 p.m. — Varsity Lady Chiefs vs. Escambia
7 p.m. — Varsity Boys vs. Baker
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Baseball, Softball Registrations Continue At Area Ballparks
January 19, 2013
Baseball and softball registrations across the area are underway. Here’s a look at registration information for Northwest Escambia, Molino Ballpark, Cantonment Ballpark, the First Baptist Church of Cantonment, Northeast Pensacola and the Pensacola Miracle League:
Northwest Escambia
Northwest Escambia will hold open baseball and softball registration for ages 3-18.
Registration will be held at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill on Saturday, January 26 — 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
For updated registration fee information, visit the NWE Facebook page. A copy of the child’s birth certificate is needed at the time of registration. NWE is also looking for people willing to volunteer on the board of directors, and as managers, coaches and umpires.
Molino Ballpark
Registration at the Molino Ballpark will be held on Saturdays, February 2, 9 and 16, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the ballpark on Crabbtree Church Road. Wee Ball, T-ball, baseball and softball for ages 3-16. $55 registration fee for the first child. Birth certificate needed at registration. For more information, call (850) 712-6267.
Cantonment Spring Registration
Registration will be held every Saturday until February 16 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Cantonment Ballpark. The cost is $80 per child.
For more information email TheCantonmentBaseballClub@gmail.com or visit this Facebook page.
First Baptist Cantonment
The First Baptist Church of Cantonment will hold registration this Saturday, January 19 from ages 4-12 for T-ball through coach pitch. Registration will be at the Grocery Advantage on Highway 29 beginning at 10 a.m., or register at the church office during the week.
The cost is $35 per child. Games begin March 16. There will be no intense practices and no traveling is required. All games are Saturdays only.
Northeast Pensacola
Northeast Pensacola Ballpark on Nine Mile Road will hold registration every Saturday through January 26 from 9 a.m. until noon and Friday, February 1 from 6- 8 p.m. at Academy Sports and Outdoors on Davis Highway. Online
Online registration for NEP is also available by clicking here.
Miracle League of Pensacola
Registration for the Miracle League of Pensacola will be held Saturday, February 2 and Saturday, February 9 from 9 a.m. until noon at the ballpark on Nine Mile Road.
Registration is $40 for age 4-11; $45 for ages 12-18; $50 for ages 19 or older.
The Miracle League of Pensacola provides physically and mentally challenged individuals a safe and spirited program in which they can hit, run, and catch on a baseball field. MLP offers a unique and memorable opportunity for these exceptional people to experience baseball. Volunteers are welcome.
The season begins Friday, March 15.
Field House In The Works For Northview’s Chiefs
January 17, 2013
Approaching 20 years after it first opened , a field house is in the works for Northview High School.
At their January 22 meeting, the Escambia County School Board is set to approved an architectural and engineering services contract with DAG Architects in Pensacola for $69,913.
The new field house will be about 3,500 square feet. The building will include one weight room, coaches’ offices, storage and accompanying restrooms. The construction budget is set at $490,000, to be funded with local option sales tax monies.
The new field house will be constructed near the main building where outdoor basketball courts are currently located. There is no timetable in place for the completion of the project.
Northview is the only public high school in Escambia County without a field house. The school opened in 1995.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs prepare for a coin toss last season in their stadium. Pictured below: The Chiefs won the Florida Class 1A state football championship. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle To Hold Spring Football Training
January 17, 2013
Ernest Ward Middle School will hold a “Football Spring Training” January 31 through February 14 for grades 5-7.
The first team meeting will be January 18 at 3 p.m. for anyone interested in playing football in the fall. Contact Coach Jeremy Greenwell at (850) 712-6354 for more information.
Ernest Ward is the only Escambia County, FL, middle school that offers a football program. The team finished last year with a 6-1 season.
Pictured: 2012 season action from the Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Softball Standout Doran Signs With Wallace State
January 16, 2013
Northview High School senior Misty Doran signed a scholarship Tuesday morning to play softball for Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, AL.
The Wallace State fast pitch softball program won the 2008 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Championship, finishing national runner-up on two other occasions and third in 2012. Wallace State softball reclaimed the top spot in the state in 2012, winning its fifth Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 state championship in six seasons and its seventh straight Northern Division title. The Lions finished with a 60-12 record and had a third-place finish at the NJCAA tournament.
Pictured: Misty Doran signs with Wallace State Tuesday morning at Northview. Looking on are her parents, Jerry and Suzanne Doran (seated), recruiter Freddie Kirby of Southeastern Athletics and Wallace State Coach Jayne Clem. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Chiefs Beat Jay 55-43
January 16, 2013
The Northview Chiefs beat the Jay Royals Tuesday, 55-43. The Chiefs held a 36-31 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neino Robinson led the Chiefs (9-6) on the court with 28 points.
Graham Takes First In Karting Super Show
January 15, 2013
Colby Graham of McDavid took first place in his division during the 5th Annual Alabama Karting Super Show at the Covington Center Arena in Andalusia. Racing in the Junior Blue Clone class, Graham qualified second before working his way to the front for the win.
In addition, this was Graham’s first year racing at the Pensacola Kart Raceway where he placed third in the point championship.
Graham, 11, is a sixth grader at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Pictured: Kart racer Colby Graham of McDavid. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Beats Baker In OT; Robinson Scores 41
January 12, 2013
The Northview Chiefs beat the Baker Gators on the road Friday.
In junior varsity action, Northview’s JV defeated Baker 45-24. The Chiefs outscored Baker 27-8 in the second half. Leading scorers for Northview were Keondrae Lett with 11 and Nick Lambert with 10.
The Northview varsity beat Baker 79-71 in overtime. The Chiefs went on a 12-4 run in overtime for the win after Baker hit a three-pointer with 0.9 seconds left to tie in regulation. Leading scorers for the Chiefs were Neino Robinson 41 and Cameron Newsome with 16.