Volleyball: Northview, Jay Split Wins (With Photo Gallery)
September 18, 2012
Northview and Jay split junior varsity and varsity wins in high school volleyball Monday afternoon at Northview.
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In varsity action, the Lady Chiefs of Northview beat the Lady Royals of Jay in three, 25-17, 25-18, and 25-18. For the Northview, Danielle Steadham had two aces and seven kills; Lily Townson had one ace, one kill and 10 assists. Misty Doran added four aces, six kills and one assist for the Lady Chiefs.
In junior varsity play, Jay defeated Northview. 25-17, 28-26. Shebly Nielson had three aces and two kills for the JV Lady Chiefs.
Jay and Northview will meet again Tuesday on the other side of the river; Northview will travel to Jay with the JV taking the court at 4:30 p.m. and the varsity playing at 5:30.
Pictured: Volleyball action from Jay at Northview Monday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Volleyball: Tate Beats PCA (With Photo Gallery)
September 18, 2012
In varsity volleyball action, the Tate Lady Aggies defeated Pensacola Christian Academy in three sets Monday night.
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For the Tate Lady Aggies: Brooke White 1 ace, 9 kills, 5 blocks; Shani Conoly 1 ace, 1 dig, 9 kills, 3 blocks; Jordan Barnett 9 digs; Julie McKinley 1 ace, 2 blocks; Heather Thomason 5 aces, 5 digs; Jordan White 2 aces, 1 dig, 4 kills, 1 block; Carissa Carroll 2 digs; Lauren Merts 1 ace, 1 dig, 19 assists; Lexi Windham 2 aces, 3 digs, 1 kill, 1 block.
Photos by Hope Bonucchi for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Week Three: Prep Football Standings
September 17, 2012
Another week with big winners, and big losers, is in the history books, but there still have been no district games for real standings in the playoff hunt.
That will change this Friday night in District 1-6A and District 1-5A with most teams meeting district opponents. For District 1-1A, Friday night will be another week of playing non-district games.
Here’s a look at last week’s results and this Friday night’s schedule:
Jay’s Dobson Win Semper Fi Run, Cantonment Marine Second
September 16, 2012
Matt Dobson of Jay won the 29th Annual Semper Fi 5K Charity Run Saturday morning in Pensacola, edging out Marine David Hanes of Cantonment by five seconds.
Dobson, 43, finished the course, which was in reality a shortened 2.6 miles rather than a standard 3.1 mile 5K, in 13:32, just ahead of Hanes’ 13:37.
Proceeds from the race — about $25,000 — benefited several local charities, including Gulf Coast Kid’s House, Escambia Westgate School, the Miracle League of Pensacola, New Horizons of Northwest Florida, and Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.
For a complete list of run finishers, click here (pdf).
Top North Escambia are finishers, ranked by place, were:
1 - Matt Dobson , Jay – 13:32
2 - David Hanes , Cantonment – 13:37
91 - Jason Beck , Cantonment – 19:31
121 - Michael Leblanc , Cantonment – 20:18
176 - Paul Jones , Cantonment – 20:58
211 - Mark Hornbrook , Cantonment – 21:30
248 - Devan Huston , Cantonment – 22:01
249 - Don Huston , Cantonment – 22:01
261 - Donna Hassebrock , Molino – 22:14
293 - Rayna Phillips , Cantonment – 22:57
305 - Scott Adams , Cantonment – 23:17
379 - Hugh Long , Atmore – 24:30:00
418 - Vincent Joiner , Cantonment – 25:08
455 - David Frederick , Cantonment – 25:46
522 - Shannon Phillips , Cantonment – 27:44
530 - Robert Boyero , Cantonment – 27:56
564 - Rob Bath , Molino – 28:51
565 - Dale Crabtee , Cantonment – 28:51
569 - Lauren Rhodes , Cantonment – 29:00
613 - Frederick Strawitch III , McDavid – 30:36
678 - Ann Jones , Cantonment – 32:50
686 - MacEe Anders , Jay – 33:02:00
754 - Brandy Hendrix , Cantonment – 42:52
755 - Joann Martin , Jay – 43:26:00
759 - Missy Chambers , Cantonment – 46:54
769 - Rodney Rmitchell , Cantonment – 51:45
Sweet Revenge: Northview Chiefs Beat The Chipley Tigers
September 15, 2012
Call it sweet revenge.
After a regular season and a state semifinal loss to the Chipley Tigers last season, the Northview Chiefs stormed back in the second half Friday night to beat the Chipley Tigers 50-29.
“It was awesome,” said Northview head coach Sid Wheatley said. “It was great to come back and get a good win tonight.”
After trailing Chipley 14-6 at the half, Northview powered back in the fourth to recover from a 29-29 tie for the win.
For a game action photo gallery, click here.
For band, dance team, majorette, color guard, cheerleader and NJROTC photos, click here.
“It’s great to see that when we are down, this team has the character to know that they can come back and fight through some adversity and get the win,” Wheatley said. But Wheatley said his Chiefs –ranked No. 4 in the state in Class 1A — still need some improvement.
“We need to limit some of the big plays defensively; I’m still not satisfied giving up 29 points. We need to tighten up defensively and not let it be a second half deal like it was tonight,” he said. “I thought overall it was a great character win for the this football team.”
For many of the players, students and fans, the win meant a little more than just beating Chipley. The initials KWJ were written in the eye black on the players in a game dedicated to the memory of Kenneth Wade Jernigan, a Northview student killed last school year in a texting and driving accident. Jernigan would have turned 17 on Friday.
Chipley took and early 7-0 lead on a one-yard run with 5:25 in the first and expanded their advantage to 14-0 with 9:39 in the second.
The Chiefs did not get the on the scoreboard until the second on a 33-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Daulton Tullis to LaMikal Kyles. A missed kick, and the Chiefs were still behind at 14-6. Northview set up a 30-yard field goal at the halftime buzzer, but Kevin Vaughan was outside the uprights. Vaughan is also the Chiefs starting quarterback, but he’s still out at QB with a broken wrist.
Neino Robinson set the Chiefs on fire, opening the third quarter with a 79-yard touchdown run. With a good two point conversion from Kyles, the Chiefs and the Tigers were even at 14-14.
The Tigers roared again with 5:07 in the third to take a 22-14 advantage. About a minute later, Kyles made the end zone from four yards out, and the Chiefs made the two point conversion on a Tullis to Daniel toss, 22-22.
Still locked at 22-22 headed into the fourth, Northview took the lead 29-22 with 9-yard run by Brannon Freeman and a kick through the uprights from Vaughan. But Chipley answered with a 65-yard TD run and a kick, 29-29 with 10:2 to go.
The remainder of the fourth was the Northview Chiefs Show, with the Chiefs defensive stopping Chipley dead behind the line of scrimmage multiple times and a forward marching offense.
Robinson returned an interception 60-yards and a good Vaughan kick, 36-29 Chiefs.
The Chiefs wrapped up their win with a 2-yard run from Roderick Woods and a good Vaughan kick, 50-29.
The Northview Chiefs will host South Walton next Friday night at 7:00 in Bratt.
For a game action photo gallery, click here.
For band, dance team, majorette, color guard, cheerleader and NJROTC photos, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
West Florida Beats Tate
September 15, 2012
The West Florida Jaguars beat the Tate Aggies 56-7 Friday night in Cantonment.
The Aggies were unable to cross midfield until the second quarter against a strong West Florida defense, and West Florida held a 42-0 lead at the half thanks to a strong offense. WFHS quarterback Joey Baker had just over 300 yards and touchdown passes of 15, 46 and 26 yards plus a 1-yard keeper.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: West Florida beat the Tate Aggies Friday night in Cantonment. Submitted photos by Hope Bonucchi for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sneads Pirates Take 19-14 Win From The Jay Royals
September 15, 2012
The Jay Royals lost to the Sneads Pirates in Jay Friday night, 19-14.
Sneads took the lead with two and quarter minutes to go in the first quarter. The Pirates held on to the their 7-0 advantage until the Royals tied it up 7-7 with three and half minutes in the half with a pass from QB Tate Upton to Ashton Dennington.
The Royals were pumped as the second half began, scoring on play number two of the third quarter with a 64-yarder from Upton to Hunter Dillawhaw, 14-7 Jay. Sneads quickly fought back but missed a kick for Jay to retain the lead 14-13.
Sneads sealed the win on a 75-yarder for a 19-14 win.
The Jay Royals will sit out next week with an open date before hitting the road to South Walton on September 28.
Pictured: The Jay Royals at home Friday night with a loss to Sneads. NorthEscambia.com photos by Michelle Gibbs, click to enlarge.
Escambia County’s Justin Gatlin, Team USA Honored At White House
September 15, 2012
Escambia County Olympian Justin Gatlin and the rest of Team USA were welcomed to the White House Friday to honor their participation and success in this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.
At an event on the South Lawn, Mrs. Obama told the athletes that she was impressed not only by the 200-plus medals they brought home, but also by their dedication and hard work leading up to the games.
“I want you to know how inspired we are by all of you — your passion, your dedication, your courage,” First Lady Michelle Obama said the during the event on the South Lawn.
President Barack Obama — who shared that he was able to catch some of the Olympic events thanks to mastering his DVR — told the athletes that they “could not have been better ambassadors and better representatives for the United States and what we stand for”.
During the 2012 Olympics Gatlin won the bronze in the men’s 100m dash and, along with his team, took the silver in the men’s 4×100 meter relay.
“I went out there to challenge a mountain,” Gatlin said after winning the bronze. “I went out there to challenge the odds.”
Pictured top: Escambia County Olympian Justin Gatlin (far left) and Team USA were welcome to the White House Friday. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cross County: Jay, Northview, Ernest Ward, Central, East Hill
September 14, 2012
Jay, Central, Ernest Ward, East Hill Christian and Northview took part in a middle and high school cross country meeting Thursday afternoon at Northview.
In girls varsity, Jay took first, followed by Central and Northview. In varsity boys, Central took first followed by Northview in second. Among middle school girls, Jay took first with Ernest Ward Middle second.
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Here are complete results:
Varsity Girl Teams
- 1st – Jay
- 2nd – Central
- 3rd- Northview
Top 3 Varsity Girls-
- Jessica Thornton 21:48 (Jay)
- Jorja Agrait 22:40 (Jay)
- Savannah Brown 23:06 (Jay)
Top 5 Jay Varsity Girls
- Jessica Thornton 21:48
- Jorja Agrait 22:40
- Savannah Brown 23:06
- Carsen Arrant 25:08
- Jenna Thornton 26:04
Top 5 Central Varsity Girls
- Beth Hopkins
- Beth Smith
- Erica Waters
- Brandi Bradley
- Kennedy Fuller
Top 5 Northview Varsity Girls
- Georgia Goetter 25:20
- Jazzlyn Franklin 28:18
- Zacarra Davis 28:38
- Bethany Reynolds 29:41
- Ashley Joiner 29:42
East Hill Christian Girls
- Teya Longuist 30:18
- Victoria Jones 30:24
- Olivia Jones 36:25
Middle School Girl Teams
- 1st – Jay 158 Points
- 2nd – Ernest Ward Middle School 164 Points
Top 5 Middle School Jay Girls
- Carly Sanders 30:25
- Ally Ashworth 30:47
- Brandy Jackson 32:02
- Haven Tagert 32:11
- Jennifer Lowry 32:56
Top 5 Ernest Ward Middle School Girls
- Victoria Amerson 34:00
- Lydia Smith 37:56
- Cailee Wilburn 37:57
- Lexxi Baggett 42:04
- Rebekah Amerson 44:56
Varsity Boys Teams
- 1st Central 34 Points
- 2nd Northview 71 Points
Top 3 Varsity Boys
- Micah Kemp 18:05 (Jay)
- Isaac McGahan 20:56 (Northview)
- Kyle Fuller 21:43 (Cental)
Top 5 Central Varsity Boys
- Kyle Fuller 21:43
- Keirer Boyett 23:05
- Morgan Givens 23:10
- Nick Pooley
- Lee Henning
Top 5 Northview Varsity Boys
- Isaac McGahan 20:56
- Joshua Borelli 24:50
- Jonathon Moretz 27:46
- Zachary Calloway 30:31
- Aaron Rausch 30:46
Jay Varsity Boys
- Micah Kemp 18:05
- Joey Belanger 24:21
- Mark Foley 24:26
- Austin Gonzalez 26:17
East Hill Varsity Boys
- Daniel Offord 21:48
- Devin Denney 25:59
Ernest Ward Middle School Boys
- Heath Sheldt 23:54
- Adrian King 26:02
- Logan Purvis 31:38
- Jimi Brooks 33:49
- Dawson Brown 34:57
Ernest Ward Middle Eagles Defeat Elberta, 44-16
September 14, 2012
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles beat the Raiders from Elberta, Ala., Thursday night, 44-16.
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The Eagles held an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter when Dustin Beathea was in for a 22-yard touchdown from a Luke Ward pass. A good two-pointer and it was 22-0.
On the first play of the second quarter, Contraris Mitchell scored on a 70 yard kickoff return, and Luke Ward was in for a good two point conversion, 28-0.
Ward added another touchdown on a 65-yard run, and the Raiders scored with 2:56 in the half, 36-8.
Desmone Knight returned a kickoff for the Eagles, 44-8 with 2:49 before halftime.
The Ernest Ward Eagles (2-0) will travel to Summerdale, Ala., next Thursday night.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.