Chiefs Week: Final, Complete Statistics From State Championship Game
December 10, 2012
This is Chiefs Week on NorthEscambia.com — we are taking a complete look back at Northview’s Class 1A state championship win over Trenton Friday night in Orlando’s Citrus Bowl.
For a look at the final play by play game summaries and final statistics from both Trenton and Northview, click here.
Coming up later this week, we will have more game info and hundreds of photos as Chiefs Week continues.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs beat Trenton for the state 1A crown Friday night in Orlando. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
All Stars: Escambia Academy Players, Cheerleaders, Coach
December 10, 2012
The Alabama Independent School Association recently held their annual East-West All Star game in Prattville, AL.
Escambia Academy was represented with three players, two cheerleaders and head coach Hugh Fountain taking part.
EA’s Reid Bell was named the Most Outstanding Offensive Back for the West team after he accounted for 64 yards on the ground and one touchdown for the West.
Pictured above: Escambia Academy coach Hugh Fountain, Bo Bishop, Caitlyn Bruley, Tehron Stallworth, Page Lancaster and Reid Bell. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Halteman Awarded Junior Orange Bowl Scholarship
December 9, 2012
Northview’s Justin Halteman was presented the Junior Orange Bowl Committee Scholar Athlete Award Friday night prior to the Class 1A championship game at Orlando’s Citrus Bowl.
The award is presented to the graduating senior with the highest cumulative grade point average from each teach in the FHSAA finals.
With the sponsorship and support of the Orange Bowl Committee, scholarship funds are donated to each recipient of the Scholar Athlete Award.
Pictured, Charles Knight of the Junior Orange Bowl presents the 2012 Junior Orange Bowl Scholarship to Northview senior Justin Halteman Friday night in the Citrus Bowl. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Win Florida 1A State Championship
December 8, 2012
The Northview High School Chiefs won the Florida Class 1A football championship Friday night in Orlando, beating the Trenton Tigers 42-21.
The road to Orlando had been oh so long for the Chiefs — losing out the past couple of years a the state semi-final level — making the victory oh so much sweeter Friday night.
The state title is the first ever for Northview, the only Escambia or Santa Rosa County team to make the Citrus Bowl in Orlando this year.
There were 3,609 fans on hand for Friday night’s game — over 1,500 of them making the road tip from North Escambia.
For a highlight photo gallery, click here. NorthEscambia.com will publish hundreds of additional photos over the next several days.
After a scoreless first quarter, La’Mikal Kyles scored for the Chiefs on a 58 yard run with 11:07 on the click. And the Chiefs were just getting warmed up. Chad Smith was in with 8:25 in the half on a 20 yard blocked punt return.And LaDarius Thomas scored on a two-yard run with just 34 seconds in the half. With good kicks from Kevin Vaughan on all three touchdowns, the Chiefs held a 21-0 dominating lead at the half.
Trenton scored on a three yard run in the third, while Northview scored twice in the quarter. Neino Robinson had a 79 yard kickoff return, and Brannon Freeman add a touchdown with a 28 yard run.
Northview had one touchdown, a six-yard run from Kevin Vaughan, in the fourth, while Trenton scored twice. As the clock wound down, the Chiefs won the 1A championship 42-21.
Kyles finished the night with 113 yards and one touchdown on 12 attempts. Freeman had a touchdown and 61 yards on 11 attempts, and Thomas also added a TD and 39 yards on 10 attempts.
Trenton covered more artificial turf that Northview in the Citrus Bowl — 270 yards to Northview’s 226.
For a highlight photo gallery, click here. NorthEscambia.com will publish hundreds of additional photos over the next several days.
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In The Family: Chiefs QB’s Dad Was On ‘79 State Champ Team
December 7, 2012
“When I walk up to the field on Friday nights and smell the grass, I remember,” Byron Vaughan said. “Then I feel proud that’s my son out there. I never was the athlete he is.”
Byron remembers that long trip 33 years ago to Booster Stadium in Ocala, where Coach Steve McCord’s EWHS Eagles beat Benjamin High 13-6. Ernest Ward and Century High were later combined to create Northview.
During the ‘79 season, Byron played linebacker, nose guard and split end. “Nose guard? I was just a small 130 pound guy. I remember thinking this is crazy,” he said.
Due to his job, Byron was unable to speak the 2012 Chiefs in person during practice Wednesday. But he said he wanted to offer them some insight. “Listen guys, I’ve been here just before the state game. If you stay focused, you can bring it back. I wanted to talk to them about how emotional it can be every day knowing that you could be the next state champions. I’ve thought a lot about it.”
By Friday night, Byron and Kevin Vaughan could become the only, or least one of the very few, fathers and sons to have played on state championship teams for the same or combined schools.
“He’s very humble about it,” Byron said about his son. “He’s all about the team. He’s not big headed. Looks out for everybody on the team and takes care of business. It’s not about him, it’s a team effort. He’s everything I wanted to be.”
Byron will there in the Citrus Bowl cheering on the Chiefs Friday night. “I know I’ll be proud of the whole bunch. Win or lose, it’s going to be emotional.”
There are two other state final records on the books in the histories of Ernest Ward and Century high schools:
The 1979 Ernest Ward-Benjamin game still holds the state record for the fewest two-team turnovers during a state final. Both teams were turnover free. And in 1986, then Coach Joe Cardwell led his Century Blackcats into the state Class A finals against Glades Day at home in Century before a crowd of 1,723 fans. The Blackcats fell short 8-7.
Pictured top: Bryon Vaughan, a member of the Ernest Ward 1979 state championship team, and his son, Northview quarterback Kevin Vaughan. Pictured inset: The younger Vaughan in action for the Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Bratt, Walnut Hill, Byrneville, Century Cheer On Their Chiefs (With Gallery)
December 6, 2012
Hundreds of students and residents cheered on the Northview Chiefs Wednesday afternoon as they departed for the Class 1A state football championship in Orlando’s Citrus Bowl Friday night.
After the Chiefs charter bus departed Northview High School, the bus — complete with a law enforcement escort — traveled passed cheering kids at Bratt Elementary, looped through Ernest Ward Middle, detoured by Byrneville Elementary and was met by dozens of people along the streets in Century — including a large groups from Century Correctional Institution and the Town of Century.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Fans cheer on the Northview Chiefs Wednesday afternoon at Byrneville Elementary (top), Ernest Ward Middle (inset), Bratt Elementary (below) and Century (bottom). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Hundreds Cheer On The Chiefs As They Depart (With Photo Gallery)
December 6, 2012
Fans across the area turned out to support the state champion hopeful Northview Chiefs as they departed this afternoon.
Hundreds of students cheered on the Chiefs as they loaded up a charter bus at Northview, and also at Bratt Elementary, Byrneville Elementary and Ernest Ward Middle schools. Fans also lined the roadways across the area to wish the Chiefs good luck in Friday night’s Class 1A state championship game in Orlando’s Citrus Bowl. [Read more...]
Thursday morning, NorthEscambia.com will post a complete photo gallery with photos from Northview, Bratt, Byrneville, Ernest Ward and across the area as the Chiefs passed by.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Inside The Trenton Tigers
December 6, 2012
The Northview Chiefs will face the Trenton High School Tigers in the Class 1A state football championship game Friday in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
Today, NorthEscambia.com is taking an in depth look inside the Trenton Tigers. Friday, we’ll do the same for the Chiefs.
TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL
Mascot: Tigers
School Colors: Black and Orange
2012 Enrollment: 304
HEAD COACH ANDREW THOMAS
Head Coach: Andrew Thomas, 35
College Alma Mater: Florida State, 2000
High School Alma Mater: Dixie County High, 1995, Cross City, FL
Varsity Record at Trenton: 21-1
Seasons at Trenton: 2
Overall Career record: 21-1 in two seasons
Year By Year Record As Varsity Head Coach:
–2011, 11-1
–2012, 11-0 (to date)
TEAM ROSTER
Trenton will dress out up to 33 players Friday night. Seven players were moved up from junior varsity to varsity for the state series — including three eighth graders and one seventh grader.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
- Cedric Stokes- RB/S-leading rusher, interest from small school at this time
- Stephen Smith QB – leading in total offense
- Breon Sims DT/FB – top defensive lineman
- Hunter Parrish OLB/WB – leading tackler, sacks, interest from Lagrange and other small schools
- Jonathan Smith DB – three year starter in secondary, interest from Coast Guard, Citidal
- Tyler Sauls OG/DL – top lineman
FINAL REGULAR SEASON STATS
Points Scored 487, Opponents 132
Total First Downs 142, Opponents 81
Rushing Attempts 414, Opponents 327
Net Yards Rushing 4006, Opponents 975
Net Yards Passing 721, Opponents 910
Total Offensive Yards 4724 on 484 plays, Opponents 1885 yards on 441 plays
Total Fumbles 17, Opponents 26
Punt Returns 4 for 113 yards
Kickoff Returns 19 for 373 yards
Interceptions Made 5
Fumble Returns 15
Quarterback Sacks Made 32
Quarterback Sacks Allowed 1
STARTING OFFENSE
WB 2 Hunter Parrish 6-0 175 Sr.
LT 71 Steven Bass 5-10 200 Jr.
LG 52 Clint Lee 5-10 175 Sr.
C 73 Anthony Milito 5-6 240 So.
RG 50 Tyler Sauls 6-0 205 Jr.
RT 72 Brandon Lovelace 6-2 210 So.
TE 33 Brooks Parrish 6-1 150 So.
QB 1 Stephen Smith 5-10 160 Jr.
HB 4 Cedric Stokes 5-9 175 Sr.
FB 3 Melvin Adams 5-10 185 Jr.
FL 5 Hamp Cheevers 5-10 140 So.
STARTING DEFENSE
LE 21 Kade Rogers 5-10 170 Fr. 33
LT 30 Breon Sims 5-10 250 Sr. 3
RT 50 Tyler Sauls 6-0 205 Jr. 73
RE 72 Brandon Lovelace 6-2 210 Fr. 71
LB 2 Hunter Parrish 6-0 175 Sr.
LB 10 Jacquez Powell 5-7 180 Jr. 64
LB 55 Jacob Gamble 5-11 165 So
DB 20 Torrez Brown 5-5 155 Sr. 16
DB 5 Hamp Cheevers 5-10 140 Fr. 1
DB 7 Jonathan Smith 5-11 170 Sr. 12
S 4 Cedric Stokes 5-9 175 Sr.
SPECIALISTS
Kickoffs: Breon Sims and Michael Smith
PAT Kicker: Michael Smith
Short-Distance FG Kicker: Michael Smith
Long-Distance FG Kicker:
Long Snapper: Hunter Parrish and Breon Sims
Holder: Stephen Smith
Punter: Michael Smith
Girls Weightlifting: NHS Powers Past Jay Royals
December 6, 2012
Northview outlifted Jay in a girls weightlifting meet in Jay on Tuesday. Northview placed first with 71 points while Jay was second with 17 points.
Combined individual Northview scores for bench press and clean and jerk were as follows:
101
1st –Jadlyn Agerton –Northview 140
2nd -Kasie Braun –Northview 125
110
1st-Madison Arrington –Northview 160
2nd –Mariah Albritton- Northview 160
3rd – M. Stewart –Jay 150
119
1st-Hannah Fiellin –Northview 175
2nd –Katelyn Calloway- Northview 160
3rd – B. Gilman –Jay 140
129
1st-Ashlynn Geck–Jay 180
2nd-Ashley Mooney-Northview 175
3rd-Courtney Weaver- Northview 165
139
1st- Misty Doran-Northview 220
2nd- Hannah Gibson–Northview 215
3rd- Shelby–Jay 175
154
1st- Taylor Roberson –Northview 205
2nd-Shelley Mothershed –Northview 205
3rd- Katelyn W.-Jay 195
169
1st-Liza Eddings –Jay 195
2nd-Olivia Neal – Northview 195
3rd –Samantha B. –Jay 180
183
1st- Sonya Dixon –Northview 215
2nd- Haylee Weaver –Northview 195
3rd –Sydney Lowery –Jay 185
199
1st –McKenzie Nassar-Northview 215
2nd -Iyanna Davidson –Northview 190
3rd –Sonny Gilmore –Jay 180
Unlimited
1st- Te’Andrie Knight –Northview 240
2nd- Ashlyn McCall –Northview 215
Pictured: Northview outlifted Jay in girls weightlifting meet in Jay on Tuesday. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northviews Outlifts Escambia
December 5, 2012
Northview recently took part in a girls weightlifting meet against West Florida and Escambia high schools.
West Florida placed first with 43 points, Northview was second with 37 points and Escambia was third with 30 points.
Combined individual Northview scores for bench press and clean and jerk were as follows:
101
1st –Jody Paramore- 160
2nd –Jadlyn Agerton-130
119
2nd-Hannah Fiellin- 170
129
1st-Angel Lathan- 175
139
2nd – Misty Doran-215
154
2nd-Taylor Roberson–195
3rd-Shelly Mothershed-190
169
3rd –Olivia Neal-185
183
3rd –Sonja Dixon-205
4th- Haylee Weaver-185
199
3rd –McKenzie Nassar-205
4th –Iyanna Davidson-185
Unlimited
2nd –Te’Andria Knight-250
4th- Madison McGhee-215
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.