Area Football Players Honored With Challenger Awards
December 4, 2012
Several North Escambia area high school football players were among those honored Monday night at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Challenger Award Banquet.
Area Challenger Award recipients included Logan Weber from Northview, Tanner Robertson from Tate, Kyle Harrison from West Florida and Jeremy Gibbs from Jay. One Challenger Award is presented per team, chosen by a secret ballot with all players voting. The player must exemplify Christian values, sportsmanship and academic achievement.
The 43rd annual event, held at the Pensacola Civic Center, hosted members of football teams from across South Alabama and Northwest Florida. Guest speaker was former Cleveland Browns running back William Green.
Pictured top: Challenger Award winner Jeremy Gibbs from Jay High School. Pictured inset: Former Cleveland Browns running back William Green addresses the FCA banquet Monday night at the Pensacola Civic Center. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Teen Edges Out Kyle Busch For Snowball Derby Win
December 3, 2012
On his first time out, a teen from Michigan won Sunday’s 45th annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway.
Erik Jones, 16, became the first driver in 20 years to win in his first attempt. Jeff Choquette of West Palm Beach was second, and Kyle Busch of Las Vegas finished third. Pensacola’s Johanna Long, 20, was 14th after several issues with her car held her back.
Complete, unofficial results:
| 1 | 4 J | Erik Jones | 300 |
| 2 | 29 C | Jeff Choquette | 300 |
| 3 | 51 | Kyle Busch | 300 |
| 4 | 67 | Jeff Fultz | 300 |
| 5 | 9 | Chase Elliott | 300 |
| 6 | 36 | Grant Enfinger | 300 |
| 7 | 71 | Kyle Benjamin | 300 |
| 8 | 77 | David Ragan | 300 |
| 9 | 41 | Chris Davidson | 300 |
| 10 | 8 | John Hunter Nemechek | 300 |
| 11 | 25 | Ross Kenseth | 300 |
| 12 | 45 | Dwayne Buggay | 300 |
| 13 | 2 | D.J. Vanderley | 300 |
| 14 | 10 | Johanna Long | 300 |
| 15 | 2 W | Donnie Wilson | 300 |
| 16 | 22 | Hunter Robbins | 299 |
| 17 | 7 | Chuck Barnes Jr | 299 |
| 18 | 84 | Clay Alexander | 297 |
| 19 | 21 J | Kyle Jones | 283 |
| 20 | 29 T | Austin Theriault | 249 |
| 21 | 99S | Casey Smith | 228 |
| 22 | 66 | Steven Wallace | 226 |
| 23 | 11 | David Rogers | 226 |
| 24 | 96 | Ben Kennedy | 221 |
| 25 | 0 | Brad Rogers | 201 |
| 26 | 41 R | T.J. Reaid | 164 |
| 27 | 26 | Bubba Pollard | 158 |
| 28 | 5 | Nelson Piquet Jr | 125 |
| 29 | 98 | Daniel Hemric | 125 |
| 30 | 11 B | Logan Boyett | 125 |
| 31 | 1 | Mike Garvey | 123 |
| 32 | 51 | Stephen Nasse | 117 |
| 33 | 4 | Jeremy Pate | 116 |
| 34 | 20 | Brian Campbell | 112 |
| 35 | 10 K | Paul Kelley | 45 |
| 36 | 49 | Augie Grill | 38 |
| 37 | 10 D | Steve Dorer | 1 |
Area Cheerleaders Compete In West Florida Regionals
December 2, 2012
Over 20 cheerleading squads took part in the UCA West Florida Regional Cheerleading Competition hosted Saturday by Tate High School.
Participating schools included Tate Hight, Northview High, Jay High, West Florida High, Pine Forest High and Ransom Middle School.
The Northview Chiefs varsity squad took first place in the Medium Varsity Non Tumbling Division. For a video of the Northview performance, click here.
Other results were not immediately available.
Pictured: Varsity cheerleading squads competed in the West Florida regionals Saturday at Tate High School, including Tate (top), Northview (below) and Jay (bottom). Submitted photos by Tammy Calloway for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
UWF Wins Women’s Soccer National Title
December 2, 2012
The University of West Florida women’s soccer team won its first national championship in program history with a 1-0 victory over UC San Diego on Saturday.
Chelsea Palmer scored the game-winner with an assist from Sashana Campbell. Tori Fish, Rachel Cutts and Campbell named to All-Tournament team along with the Defensive MVP Sarah Story and Offensive MVP, Palmer.
Pictured top: The national chamption UWF Argonauts. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Third Time’s The Charm: Northview Heads To First State Championship
December 1, 2012
The Northview Chiefs beat the Liberty County Bulldogs Friday night 48-14 to earn a trip to the Class 1A state championship game next week in Orlando.
For the Chiefs, Friday night marked the third consecutive trip to a state semifinal games; the last two years ending with a loss.
The boys from Bratt will face undefeated and No. 1 ranked Trenton next Friday night at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando — the first time in school history that Northview has ever made the Class 1A championship game.
“It’s kind of surreal right now,” Northview Coach Sid Wheatley said after the win on the road in Bristol. “We’ve (came) so close last year, and for these guys to persevere and be so close and fight through it to get back to that same point … You know, I really sensed before the game that they were ready, and they really delivered tonight. There was no denying them.”
For an action photo gallery, click here. (For cheerleader, band and fan photos, click here.)
It was, simply, near-perfect execution and style for the Chiefs. The Chiefs played an entire game with no errors. No fumbles, no interceptions, nothing. Liberty County was almost unable to gain ground; the Chiefs held them to just under 100 yards for the entire game.
Liberty County was effectively shut down by Northview as the Chiefs took a commanding 41-0 lead. Liberty County was only able to gain ground and get on the board as Wheatley began to put in backup and reserves.
The Bulldogs were stopped in the tracks on the opening kickoff, with Northview’s Jeffery Taylor recovering a Liberty County fumble. That set up a 38-yard drive ending with a 2-yard touchdown dash from Brannon Freeman, 7-0 NHS.
“It was huge,” Wheatley said Taylor’s opening play fumble recovery. “It was huge to grab momentum right now and go down and score.”
And Liberty County was just getting taste of how Northview football is played.
La’Mikal Kyles scored with 5:20 to go in the first on a 1-yard run. A good kick from Kevin Vaughan, and the Chiefs were up 14-0. In the second, Northview scored on a 12-yard run from Freeman and a 32-yard run from Kyles for a 28-0 halftime lead.
In the third quarter, Northview added a 13-yard touchdown run from La’Darius Thomas and a 51-yard run across midfield from Freeman, 41-0.
By now, fans on the Liberty County side were beginning to sneak quietly out of the stands and head for home. And the PA announcer was beginning to congratulate Liberty County for a “great” season, winning nine in a row and not losing a game at home this year. Or at least until they were whipped by the Chiefs.
As Wheatley began to substitute backup players, the Bulldogs added a couple of touchdowns.
The Chiefs racked up 367 rushing yards on 44 attempts. Freeman added 138 yards, while Kyles had 11. At QB, Vaughan was 5-8 for 73 yards, plus 23 rushing. Thomas contributed 33 yards for the Chiefs, and Neiko Robinson, who scored the final Chiefs TD of the night, had 45 yards.
“Man, we are so excited; these kids deserve it,” Wheatley said after the win. They put in the effort; they put in the time. And they’re deserving of this moment.”
For an action photo gallery, click here. (For cheerleader, band and fan photos, click here.)
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Road To Orlando: Chiefs Head To Liberty County For Semifinal Game
November 29, 2012
The Northview Chiefs departed Bratt Thursday afternoon for tomorrow night’s state semifinal game at Liberty County in Bristol. With a win Friday night, the Chiefs will be bound for Orlando next week for the state championship game Submitted photos by Regina Hare and Cathy Bryars for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: A Chiefs Breakfast
November 28, 2012
The Northview Chiefs enjoyed a hearty breakfast Wednesday morning as they prepare for Friday night’s state semifinal game against Liberty County.
The breakfast — including cheese grits, biscuits, sausage and juice — was provided by the Northview Quarterback Club, the Town of Century, the Northview “lunchroom ladies”, and Principal Gayle Weaver, while staff member Kathy Bryars provided the decorations.
The varsity football players and coaches, varsity cheerleaders, Tribal Beat Band, dance team, NJROTC color guard, and their sponsors and coaches were invited to the breakfast.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Girls Weightlifting: Northview Out Powers Jay (With Photo Gallery)
November 28, 2012
The Northview Chiefs topped the Jay Royals Tuesday afternoon in a girls weightlifting meet held at Northview.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Team Scores
1st Northview 67 points
2nd Jay 22 points
Combined scores for bench press and clean and jerk:
101
1st Jody Paramore- NHS 155
2nd Jadlyn Agerton –NHS 130
110
1st Madison Arrington –NHS 155
2nd Mariah Albritton –NHS 150
3rd Michaela Stewart –JHS 145
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119
1st Hannah Fiellin –NHS 170
2nd Katelyn Calloway –NHS 150
3rd Kolby Copeland –JHS 115
129
1stAshley Mooney –NHS 185
2nd Angel Lathan –NHS 175
3rd Ashley Geck –JHS 170
139
1st- Hannah Gibson –NHS 205
2nd Shelby Edwards –JHS 175
3rd Ashley Joiner –NHS 160
154
1st Misty Doran –NHS 220
2nd Shelly Mothershed –NHS 190
3rd Katelyn Warrick –JHS 185
169
1st-Liza Eddings –JHS 190
2nd Kristen Gilmore –JHS 185
3rd Olivia Neal –NHS 185
183
1st Sonya Dixon –NHS 200
2nd Sydney Lowery –JHS 185
3rd Haylee Weaver –NHS 180
199
1st Iyanna Davidson –NHS 185
2nd Haley Lambert –NHS 170
3rd Sunny Gilmore –JHS 150
Unlimited
1st Te’Andria Knight –NHS 245
2nd Brianna Hawthorne –JHS 215
3rd Madison McGhee –NHS 195
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs defeated Jay Tuesday afternoon in girls weightlifting. Photos by Bethany Reynolds, NHS Tribal Spirit, for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Dig Pinks Raises Over $1K In Green For Cancer Awareness
November 27, 2012
The final total is in from a Dig Pink volleyball event held last month to raise money for breast cancer awareness. The game between Northview and Flomaton High schools raised $1,150.84 after expenses, according to Northview volleyball coach Barbara Luker.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Behind The Regional Champs
November 26, 2012
For a photo gallery of the Northview High band, cheerleaders, dance team, NJROTC and fans standing behind their regional champion Chiefs, click here.
For a game action summary, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
