Thousands In Prize Money Awarded In Log A Load Bass Tourney
April 23, 2012
Thousands of dollars were raised for Sacred Heart Hospital Children’s Hospital during the annual Log A Load For Kids Bass Tournament Saturday at Live Oak Landing in Stockton.
Over $11,000 was awarded to the top ten teams, including $5,000 to the first place team of Travis Glidden and Lee Grandquest with a total weight of 16.63 pounds. Second place and $2,000 were awarded to Skip Thompson and Price Thomas for 15.48 pounds.
The top ten teams, the total weight of their catch and prize awards were:
- Travis Glidden and Lee Grandquest, 16.63 lbs - $5,000
- Skip Thompson and Price Thomas, 15.48 lbs –$2,000
- Nick Peturis, Jr. and Dewayne Smith, 14.7 lbs - $1,000
- Dean Caine and Mike Neese, 13.8 lbs - $800
- Keith Craft and Ronnie Summers, 13.48 lbs - $700
- Tyler Godwin and Dustin Simmons, 12.86 lbs - $600
- Jim Smith and Robbi Smith, 12.75 lbs - $500
- Sammy L. Tholmas and Lavon White, 12.71 lbs - $400
- Cory Glasscock and Alford Glasscock, 12.46 lbs - $300
- Clifton Smith and Robert Pearce, 12.13 lbs - $200
Also awarded were:
- 1st Lunker — Matt Lemon and Mike Swoboda, $972, 6.25 lbs
- 2nd Lunker — Joe Barnett and Crawford Odom, $648, 5.25 lbs
- Mystery Weight Fish — Robert Lee and Wayne Mixon, $110, 2.03 lbs
Blue Wahoos Drop Second Straight To Biscuits
April 23, 2012
The Blue Wahoos led for the first five innings on Sunday night in Montgomery, but the Biscuits’ seven late runs were too much for the Wahoos as Montgomery won their second straight over Pensacola 7-3.
Pensacola went up 2-0 on a two-run double in the first inning by Brodie Greene. The game stayed that way until the Biscuits scored three runs against Blue Wahoos starter Daniel Corcino in the sixth inning.
The rally started when Tyler Bortnick reached on an error to begin the inning, one of three by the Blue Wahoos in the game. He and Cole Figueroa both scored on a two-run double to center by Henry Wrigley to tie the game. Wrigley came home two batters later on an RBI single by Omar Luna putting the Biscuits in front 3-2.
Pensacola evened things up in the top of the seventh when Greene delivered his second two-out RBI hit of the game scoring Didi Gregorius from third. The Biscuits went on to score a pair of runs in each of the next two innings with a two-run double by Henry Wrigley in the seventh and a two-run homer by Brad Coon in the eighth.
The Blue Wahoos loaded the bases in the ninth with two outs, but didn’t score. Greene led the way offensively with a 4-for-4 game including a pair of doubles with three RBI and a walk. Gregorius had a two hit game in his return to the lineup after missing the last two games with a bruised wrist from getting hit by a pitch on Thursday.
Corcino went a season-high six innings in the start for the Blue Wahoos. He was charged with three runs, two earned, on five hits. He walked only two and struck out six. Clayton Tanner was tagged with the loss out the bullpen for the Blue Wahoos. We was charged with the two seventh innings runs after working 0.2 innings. Frank De Los Santos didn’t record a decision in the start for the Biscuits after working five innings and allowing just the two runs on six hits. Adam Libertore got credit for the win after working the two innings out of the bullpen.
The Blue Wahoos look to even the series on Monday night behind right-hander Tim Crabbe (0-0, 4.85). He will be opposed by lefty Kyle Lobstein (1-0, 2.45). First pitch is set for 7:05 in Montgomery.
By Tommy Thrall
The Wahoo’s Daniel Corcino worked a season-high six innings Sunday night in Montgomery. Photo by Chris Nelson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate’s Carroll Wins State Weightlifting Championship
April 22, 2012
Tate High School senior Chase Carroll has won the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state 2A weightlifting championship in his weight class.
Saturday in Kissimmee, Carroll’s total lift was in the 183 pound weight class. Carroll’s total lift was at 655 pounds with a best bench of 380 and a best clean & jerk of 275. Carroll’s total lift was 20 pounds greater than the second place finisher.
Saturday was the third trip to the FHSAA finals for Carroll, who also excels off the bench. He has a 3.7 GPA, and is in the National Honor Society, BETA Club, Rho Kappa, FFA, is FCA president and has participated in football and track.
Pictured: Tate senior Chase Carroll, center, won the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state 2A weightlifting championship Saturday in Kissimmee. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Baseball Clinic For NWE, Tri-County
April 22, 2012
The Northview Chiefs baseball team held a training camp Saturday for Northwest Escambia and Tri-County Cal Ripken players. From pitching to catching, the camp focused on the basics of improving play and on the transition from Little League to Cal Ripken rules.
NWE offered their thanks to the Northview players, coaches and Diamond Club for offering the camp. “It was excellent. We are looking forward to the next one,” a NWE statement said.
For a photo gallery from the camp, click here.
Pictured: A Northview Chiefs baseball camp for Northwest Escambia and Tri-County players held Saturday at the school. NorthEscambia.com photos by Taylor Rigby, click to enlarge.
Seven Run First Dooms Wahoos, Biscuits Win 7-1
April 22, 2012
The Blue Wahoos struck first Saturday night, but the lead was short lived as the Montgomery Biscuits responded with seven runs in the home half of the first and held on for the 7-1 win andeven the five-game series at a game apiece in Montgomery.
Ryan LaMarre continued his hot hitting with a single to open up the game for the Blue Wahoos and scored from second on a base hit by Joel Guzman to give Pensacola the early advantage. LaMarre added a triple later in the game for his sixth multi-hit game of the season. Guzman also had a two-hit performance with a second single in the sixth.
The Biscuits responded with seven run in the bottom of the inning. Blue Wahoos starter Curtis Partch (L, 0-2) walked the first three batters he faced before back to back doubles by Henry Wrigley and Michael Sheridan. After another walk, Kyeong Kang blasted his third home run of the year to give the Biscuits a 7-1 lead. Neither team crossed the plate the rest of the way as three Blue Wahoos relievers combined to work 4.1 scoreless innings.
Partch bounced back and went 3.2 innings allowing the seven runs on three hits. He walked six, four in the first inning, and struck out two in the losing effort. Shane Dyer (W, 2-1) worked five innings in the winning effort for the Biscuits. He gave up just the one first-inning run, he walked two, allowed five hits and struck out two.
The series continues in Montgomery on Sunday evening with first pitch slated for 5:05 p.m. Right-hander Daniel Corcino (0-1, 4.61) will take the mound against Biscuits lefty Frank De Los Santos (1-1, 2.38).
Northview’s Farrow Places In State Weightlifting Finals
April 21, 2012
Northview High School senior Andrew Farrow finished 10th in the state Friday during the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state 1A weightlifting championships in Kissimmee. Farrow’s total lift in the 210 pound weight class was at 575 pounds with a best bench of 305 and a best clean & jerk of 270.
Pictured: Northview High School’s Andrew Farrow lifts during the state 1A weightlifting finals Friday afternoon in Kissimmee, Florida. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Wins Playoff Round One (With Photo Gallery)
April 21, 2012
The Flomaton Hurricanes defeated Zion Chapel in a double header Friday to advance to the second round of the Class 2A playoffs.
The Hurricanes won the first game 6-3. Joseph Parker (8-1) earned the win for the Hurricanes, and Ethan Lott took the loss for Zion Chapel. The Hurricanes won the second game 10-1. Zack Watson (8-2) took the win while Justin Lee took the loss.
In round two, Flomaton will host the winner of Cottage Hill Christian at Samson Friday, April 27 at 4:30 and 7:30 with a Saturday game at noon, if necessary.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery as Flomaton beat Zion Chapel Friday, click here.
Wahoos Open Road Trip With 5-3 Win
April 21, 2012
After a three-run second inning, the Blue Wahoos cruised to victory over the Montgomery Biscuits 5-3 in Montgomery, AL on Friday night to open up the 10-game road trip. Pedro Villarreal (W, 1-1) turned in the longest start by a Blue Wahoos starter this season, and earned his first win of the season after going 6.2 innings.
The Blue Wahoos took advantage of three straight walks to begin the second inning by Biscuits starter Jim Paduch (L, 0-2). After the Blue Wahoos got their first run on double play ball, Mark Fleury doubled down the right field line to score Josh Fellhauer from third, one of two runs he would score in the game. Fleury came home a batter later on a Ryan LaMarre single.
Montgomery pulled within a run when Michael Sheridan hit his first home run of the season, a two-run shot, in the fourth inning. Pensacola created some breathing room with another pair of runs in the sixth inning. Miguel Rojas singled home Fellhauer right before Fleury executed a perfect bunt on a suicide squeeze to plate Cody Puckett from third. The Biscuits added another run in the seventh against Villarreal, but the bullpen held the rest of the way to give the Blue Wahoos the win.
Fellhauer led the way offensively for the Blue Wahoos in his first game back from the disabled list. The right fielder went 3-for-3 with a walk and a pair of runs scored. LaMarre also had a pair of hits in the contest.
Villarreal allowed all three Biscuits runs on five hits, he walked just one and struck out five in the winning effort. Paduch was tagged with the loss after giving up three runs on five hits over four innings. Donnie Joseph recorded the final four outs for the Blue Wahoos to earn his fourth save of the season.
The series continues on Saturday with the Blue Wahoos sending right-hander Curtis Partch (0-1, 6.92) to the mound against Biscuits righty Shane Dyer (1-1, 3.75). First pitch is set for 7:05 from Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium.
By Tommy Thrall
Lady Royals Claim District Title
April 20, 2012
The Jay Lady Royals won the FHSAA Class 1A District 2 softball championship Thursday night with a 5-1 win over Bonifay.
Pitcher Sydney Lowery (16-3) allowed just six hits, had five strikeouts and hammered in a run during seven innings on the mound for the Lady Royals (18-3)
Jay: Samantha Steadham 2-3, 1 RBI, 2 BB; Becca Calloway 1-1, 2R, 2W; Tessa Hendricks 1-4, 1 3B, 1 R; Lowery 1-2, 1 RBI, Ashlynn Geck 1-3.
The Lady Royals had advanced to Thursday night’s championship game with a 11-6 win over Chipley.
Pictured: The 2012 District Champion Jay Lady Royals celebrate their victory Thursday night. Submitted photo by Kaprena Kelley for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Softball, Baseball: Tate, Northview, West Florida (Photo Gallery)
April 20, 2012
Here is a look at baseball and softball action from across the area Thursday night:
Pensacola High 7 — Northview 6
The Pensacola High School Tigers slipped past the Northview Chiefs 7-6 Thursday night at PHS to end the regular season. The district tournament begins next week at Bonifay.
For a photo gallery from Northview at Pensacola High, click here.
Tate 7 — West Florida 3
The Tate Aggies improved to 20-3 on the season with a 7-3 win over West Florida High School Thursday night. The Aggies will host Rutherford at home at 6 p.m. Friday.
SOFTBALL
Jay 5 — Laurel Hill 1
For details and photos from this game, click here.
Tate 3 — Navarre 1
The Tate Lady Aggies beat Navaree 3-1 Thursday night. Marina Cobbs was 2-4, while Rachel Dunsford went 1-4 with a RBI. Other Tate hitters: Bailey Burke RBI; Kat Tucker R, RBI; Heather Schaff 1-4, R.
West Florida 10 — Arnold 3
West Florida High School earned a district title Thursday night with a 10-3 win over Arnold. The Jags will host Live Oak Suwannee Wednesday in the Region 1-5A quarterfinals.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs traveled to Pensacola High School Thursday. NorthEscambia.com photos by Taylor Rigby, click to enlarge.