High Flying BMX Team Presents Down To Earth Anti-Drug Message
October 26, 2012
High flying BMX bikes captured the attention of children at Rachel Patterson Elementary School in Atmore Thursday afternoon while spreading a positive anti-drug message.
The event, part of Red Ribbon Week, presented BMX bike jumps and tricks intermingled with healthy lifestyle, stay away from drugs message. Students cheered — some even covered their eyes — as a member of The Freestyle Connection bike trick team literally jumped over the teachers.
The event was sponsored by the Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Office and also included a K-9 demonstration.
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For a K-9 demo photo gallery, click here.
Pictured above and inset: A BMX bicycle team presented high flying tricks and an anti-drug message Thursday afternoon at Rachel Patterson Elementary School in Atmore. Pictured below: A K-9 demonstration at the Red Ribbon Week event. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Homecoming: Court Named, Ticket Presale, Parade, Lunch
October 25, 2012
It’s homecoming week at Northview High School, culminating Friday with a parade, the naming of class maids and homecoming queen, and football against the Vernon Yellow Jackets.
Discount presale tickets will be available at the school from until 2 p.m. Friday. Presale prices are $5 for adults, $4 for middle and high school students and $1 for elementary students.
A $6 meal prepared by Archie’s Catering Smokehouse will be available from 10:30 a.m. until noon from the football concession stand consisting of a BBQ pork sandwich, chips, soft drink and dessert. Tickets are available for pre-purchase at the school. All proceeds will benefit the Tommy Weaver Scholarship Fund.
The homecoming parade will line up at 12:30 p.m. at Bratt Elementary School and travel West Highway 4 to Northview High School about 1 p.m.
Homecoming festivities will begin at 6:30 Friday, with game kickoff set for 7 p.m.
Pictured: Northview 2012 Homecoming court members (front, L-R) seniors Johnnie Smith, Ashley Cunningham, Ashley Mooney, Ariel Holland, Maranda Moye; (back) freshman Lillie Allen; sophomores – Kamryn Brock, Hannah Gibson, Kendall Cobb; juniors Rebecca Grim, Tamara Green and Audrey Byrd. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Football Ends Almost Perfect Season At EA
October 24, 2012
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles ended an almost perfect season Tuesday night with a close loss on the road in Canoe, Ala.
EWMS (6-1) lost to Escambia Academy 22-20.
Ernest Ward has the only public middle school football program in Escambia County. Fla.
Pictured top: Ernest Ward Middle School head coach Jeremy Greenwell talks to his team Monday night after their hopes of a perfect season were dashed. Pictured below: Ernest Ward at Escambia Academy in Canoe, Ala. Photo by Melissa Ward for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Soul Bowl: Jay Royals Join Inner City Teams At Maritime Park (With Gallery)
October 21, 2012
The 23rd annual crosstown rivalry between two inner city Pensacola youth sports leagues — the Soul Bowl — was held Saturday the Maritime Park, with a little help from some youngsters from Jay.
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Thousands watched as the Pensacola Tigers and the East Pensacola Rattlers faced off in the Blue Wahoo’s baseball stadium that was converted for football. The Rattlers were short a couple of teams for an even head to head matchup with the Tigers, so they invited Mini Mite and Mite teams and cheerleaders from the Jay Royals to play on the big field.
Soul bowl scores were as follows:
Mini Mites – Pensacola Tigers 19, Jay Royals 12
Mites – Pensacola Tigers 36, Jay Royals 14
Mighty Mites – East Pensacola Rattlers 7, Pensacola Tigers 0
Mini Mites – Pensacola Tigers 8, East Pensacola Rattlers 0
Mites – East Pensacola Rattlers 6, Pensacola Tigers 0
Midgets – Pensacola Tigers 33, East Pensacola Rattlers 0
Juniors – East Pensacola Rattlers 31, Pensacola Tigers 6
The event also featured soul food and entertainment throughout the celebration.
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Pictured: The Jay Royals take on the Pensacola Tigers Saturday morning at the Pensacola Maritime Park during the annual Soul Bowl. Photos courtesy Pensacola Blue Wahoos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Takes Command Of District With Win Over Freeport
October 20, 2012
The Northview Chiefs beat the Freeport Bulldogs Friday night, 42-0, to take command of District 1-1A.
“We did real well on both sides of the football,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said. “Overall, it was a good game for us.”
Penn State recruit Neiko Robinson had three touchdown receptions for the Chiefs, while his younger brother Neino Robinson had one. Quarterback Kevin Vaughan and sophomore LaDarius Thomas both had rushing TD’s for Northview.
Senior LaMikal Kyles had ovr 100 yards rushing for the Chiefs.
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The win put the Chiefs (5-2, 2-0) on top of the hunt for the District 1-1A championship and a third consecutive trip to the state playoffs.
Northview was coming off of an open week before Friday night’s road trip to Freeport (3-4, 1-1). That extra week meant extra prep time for the Chiefs. “We had a good two weeks to work,and I saw us get a little better each day,” Wheatley said.
Next Friday night, the Chiefs will be at home in Bratt against Vernon for homecoming. “We will continue to work to get better,” Wheatley said. “We will go back to work and get ready for Vernon.”
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Pictured top: Northview’s Neino Robinson pulls away from Freeport’s defenders Friday night in Freeport. Pictured inset: Northview’s Roderick Woods. Pictured blow: The Northview Tribal Beat Band performs in Freeport. Photos by Chris Edwads for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Baker Defeats Jay
October 20, 2012
The Jay Royals lost to the Baker Gators Friday night, 48-21.
The Gators took a 7-0 lead, but the Royals would soon answer. Quarterback Tate Upton found Hunter Dillashaw for a 65-yard touchdown run for Jay. That tied it up 7-7 through the half.
The Baker Gators (5-3, 1-1) returned the third quarter kickoff all the way for a touchdown. The Gators went on to win 48-21, the third straight Baker win over Jay.
Jay’s other scores of the evening came with touchdown runs of 11 and 44 yards from junior Ricky Cofield. He had 164 yards on 23 carries, making his season total an area-leading 1,084 yards.
The loss almost certainly eliminated the Royals from any hopes of postseason play.
The Jay Royals (3-4, 0-2) will host Graceville next Friday at 7 p.m.
Pictured: Jay takes on Baker Friday night. Submitted photos by Michelle Gibbs for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Honors Senior Volleyball Stars, Takes On PHS
October 19, 2012
The Northview Chiefs celebrated their volleyball program’s Senior Night Thursday.
1A Northview lost to 6A Pensacola High 23-25, 25-21, 19-25, 16-25. Taylor Roberson had two aces and three digs for the Lady Chiefs, and Misty Doran added 12 kills, seven blocks and two digs.
Northview volleyball seniors are as follows (along with a little biographically information):
Misty Doran # 1
Height — 5′10″
Favorite TV Show — Blue Mountain State
Favorite Movie — The Vow
Favorite Food — Italian
Favorite Music — Rock
Favorite Subject — Science
Grow Up To Be — Athletic trainer
Morgan Smith # 3
Height — 5′11″
Favorite TV Show — Pretty Little Liars
Favorite Movie — Remember the Titans
Favorite Food — Nachos
Favorite Music — Everything
Favorite Subject — P.E.
Grow Up To Be — A nurse in the Navy
Taylor Roberson # 4
Height — 5′2″
Favorite TV Show — Pretty little liars
Favorite Movie — ??
Favorite Food — Sloppy Joes
Favorite Music — Country
Favorite Subject — P.E.
Grow Up To Be — Pharmacist
Shelley Mothershed # 5
Height — 5′3″
Favorite TV Show — Pretty Little Liars
Favorite Movie — I Am Legend
Favorite Food — Potato soup
Favorite Music — Rap
Favorite Subject — English
Grow Up To Be — Cosmetologist
Morgan Payne # 13
Height — 5′10″
Favorite TV Show — Pretty Little Liars
Favorite Movie — Act of Valor
Favorite Food — Apple sauce
Favorite Music — Christian
Favorite Subject — Theatre
Grow Up To Be — Sports trainer
Hannah Fiellin # 15
Height — 5′3″
Favorite TV Show — Vampire Diaries
Favorite Movie — Ghost Rider
Favorite Food — Pasta
Favorite Music — Country
Favorite Subject — History
Grow Up To Be — Doctor
Undefeated: Ernest Ward Beats Escambia Academy
October 19, 2012
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles added another one to the win column Thursday night. The Eagles beat the Cougars of Escambia Academy 36-16 at home in Walnut Hill.
Ernest Ward (7-0) will wrap up their season next Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Escambia Academy in Canoe, Ala.
Pictured: The Ernest Ward Eagles take the field Thursday in Walnut Hill. Submitted photos by Heather Jernigan, click to enlarge.
Strength Team Delivers Strong Message
October 18, 2012
With feats like ripping a phone book in half,, crushing concrete and bending steel, the Strength Team brought their strong inspirational messages to Highland Baptist Church and Molino Park Elementary School Wednesday.
At Molino Park, the Strength Team delivered a motivational message, addressing how students can work hard toward obtaining their goals and dreams through education and hard work.
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The leader and founder of The Strength Team, Mike Hagen, has dedicated over 20 years of his life to this kind of work. He has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people and performed at thousands of school and church assemblies. He has been featured on CNN, ESPN, and the popular television show “Walker Texas Ranger” with Chuck Norris.
Pictured: The Strength Team Wednesday at Highland Baptist Church and Molino Park Elementary School. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
District 1-1A Volleyball Tourney Set With Jay, Northview
October 17, 2012
The District 1-1A volleyball tournament schedule and seedings have been set following a blind drawing between Jay, Central and Northview.
Seedings are as follows:
- Baker
- Jay
- Northview
- Central
- Laurel Hill
Next week, the district tournament will open at Central High School with Central against Laurel Hill at 4 p.m. The winner will advance to play number one seed Baker Tuesday at 6 p.m. Also on Tuesday, Northview will play Jay at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Tuesday’s winners will advance to the district championship.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.