Lady Chiefs Beat Freeport
February 26, 2011
Both the varsity and junior varsity Northview Lady Chiefs picked up a big wins on the road over Freeport Friday.
The varsity Lady Chiefs downed Freeport 10-1, while the JV Lady Chiefs beat the Bulldogs 18-3.
The JV Lady Chiefs will be in action again next Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 and the varsity Lady Chiefs at 6:00 in Pensacola against Washington High School. Their next home game won’t come until March 10 against the Baker Gators, with the JV at 4:00 and the varsity at 6:00.
Bills Aimed At Reducing High School Athlete Head Injuries
February 23, 2011
A coalition advocating for efforts to reduce brain injuries – including traumatic brain injury survivors – is backing legislation in Florida to boost education of athletes, coaches and parents about the warning signs of concussion. The bill would also require doctors to check out players with head injuries before they can go back in a game.
Bills sponsored by Sen. Anitere Flores and Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart would require the Florida High School Athletic Association to adopt policies keeping youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion in a game or practice out until they get cleared by a medical professional to return to action.
Photo Gallery: Ernest Ward Middle Holds Annual Sports Banquet
February 19, 2011
The fifth annual Ernest Ward Middle School Sports Banquet was held Friday night. Students were honored for their participation in football, cheerleading, volleyball, basketball and swimming.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
The students honored included:
Football
- MVP Offense: Jaran Myles
- MVP Defense: Cameron Newsome
- Coaches Award: Aaron McDonald
- The entire team was honored for an undefeated season.
Boys Basketball:
- MVP: Cameron Newsome
Girls Basketball
- Team Members: Angel Lathan, Annie Bobo, Samantha Sharpless, Allison Woodfin, Jada Tucker, Jensyn Warner, Haley Brown, Mallory Ryan, Abbie Johnson, DeAsia Fountain, Penny Banda, Autumn Albritton, Brianna Parker and Teamber Moorer.
- MVP: Angel Lanthan
Volleyball
- Best Server: Kyndall Hall (62 points)
- Team Captain/Leadership Award: Mallory Ryan
- Best All Around: Reagan Bell
- Most Improved: Mallory Gibson
- Team Members: Mallory Ryan, Leah Fischer, Reagan Bell, Kristen Byrd, Brianna Parker, Kyndall Hall, Peighton Dortch, Kendal Cobb, Jadlyn Bodiford, Domonique Brown, Mallory Gibson, Lorri Harrell, McKenzie Nasser, Autumn Albritton, Courtney Grim, Deandre Johnson and Kaitlyn Abbott.
Cheerleading
- Most Outstanding Performer: Danielle Robinson
- Best All-Around: Hannah Gibson
- Most Improved: BrittneyWard
- Team Members: Hanna Gibson, Morgan Ward, Reagan Bell, MalloryRyan, Kendal Cobb, Kristen Byrd, Jessica McCollough, Kamryn Brock, Kaitlyn Abbott, Jadlyn Agerton, Dariane Guy, Brittney Ward, Danielle Robinson and Jamia Newton.
(Names and sports provided by the coaches.)
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Hurricanes Fall In Sub-Regionals By Single Point
February 19, 2011
A heartbreaking loss for the Flomaton Hurricanes Friday night — the ‘Canes lost by one to Elba in the 2011 AHSAA Class 2A boys state basketball playoff sub-regionals in Flomaton.
Elba defeated the Canes 82-81.
The area champion Flomaton Hurricanes went into Friday night’s game off a playoff 66-37 win over Mobile Christian and a 60-58 win over Cottage Hill.
Pictured: The Flomaton High School Hurricanes. Submitted photo Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lady Canes Fall In Sub-Regionals
February 18, 2011
The Flomaton Lady Hurricanes fell to Samson Thursday night in the 2011 AHSAA Class 2A girls state basketball playoff sub-regionals.
The Samson Tigers defeated the Flomaton Lady ‘Canes 71-69 in Flomaton.
Flomaton went into the game as area champs, 2-0 in tournament play coming off a 59-25 win over J.U. Blacksher and a 47-33 win over Mobile Christian.
Pictured: The Flomaton High School Lady Canes. Submitted photo Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
NHS Opens Varsity Softball Season With Loss; Win For JV
February 16, 2011
The varsity Northview Lady Chiefs dropped their regular season opener Tuesday, while the junior varsity picked up a big win.
The Pine Forest Eagles defeated Northview in varsity softball action, 5-2. In the season opener for the junior varsity chiefs, Northview beat Pine Forest 20-4.
The varsity team will be in action Friday at 5:00 as they host Pensacola Catholic. The JV and varsity will travel to Jay on February 22.
Escambia County And Flomaton Win Area Championships
February 15, 2011
Good news Monday for two Escambia County, Alabama, teams as they won their area championships in high school basketball play off action.
The Flomaton Hurricanes got past Cottage Hill 60-58 for the 2A Area 1 championship.
And, in Atmore, the Escambia County High School Blue Devils defeated B.C. Rain 75-53 for the 4A Area 1 championship.
Portion Of Ernest Ward Campus Leased To Northwest Escambia For Ball Field Expansion
February 14, 2011
A portion of the Ernest Ward Middle School property in Walnut Hill is being leased to Northwest Escambia Little League to expand with new practice fields.
The Escambia County School District has leased about 4.5 additional acres to NWE for four new ball practice fields for $1 per year on a 20 year lease. According to NWE officials, the ball fields will be constructed and maintained by volunteers or at NWE’s expense.
The school district owns 90 acres around Ernest Ward, including the current school campus, the NWE’s current Bradberry Park, about 20 acres of farmland and several acres of wooded land (see map above). A portion of the property was already leased to NWE for Bradberry Park, a portion to a communications company for a cellular tower and 19.25 acres to Bama Bottom Farms, LLC.
Brett Ward of Bama Bottom Farms property agreed to forgo 2.75 acres of his parcel, which he leases at $65 per acre, for the ball fields. An additional 1.73 acres for the ball fields is located to the west of the Walnut Hill Ruritan Club community center, behind the district’s bus garage. The 1.73 acres currently includes the old “hog barn” that was used by Ernest Ward High School. (The areas being leased to NWE are shown in yellow in the map.)
NWE’s lease on the Ernest Ward property will be for 20 years, with the option to extend for two additional 10 year terms.
Pictured below and inset: This area around the old Ernest Ward High School “hog barn” and part of the field below are on the current Ernest Ward Middle School property and have been leased to Northwest Escambia Little League for four ball practice fields. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Chiefs Lose In Semi’s, Plus Other Florida And Alabama Playoff Scores
February 12, 2011
It was a heartbreaking, season-ending loss for the Northview Chiefs Friday night as they lost in the District 1-2A Basketball Semifinals.
Freeport defeated the Chiefs 73-67 to advance to the finals Saturday night against Baker.
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Here is a look at other area semifinal basketball games from Friday night:
FLORIDA
District 1-5A Semifinals
Escambia 55 Navarre 44
Pine Forest 59 Milton Milton 49
Escambia vs. Pine Forest 7 p.m. Sat. at Tate
District 1-4A Semifinals
Washington 64 West Florida 41
Pensacola 48 Choctaw 45
Washington vs. PHS 7 p.m. Sat.
District 1-2A Semifinals
Freeport 73 Northview 67
Baker 61 Pensacola Christian 39
Freeport vs. Baker, 7 p.m. Sat. at Baker
ALABAMA
4A Area 1 Semifinals
Escambia County (Atmore) 71 Saraland 40
B.C. Rain 57 UMS-Wright 54
B.C. Rain at ECHS, 7 p.m. Monday
2A Area 1 Semifinals
Flomaton 66 Mobile Christian 37
Cottage Hill 72 J.U. Blacksher 35
Flomaton at Cottage Hill, 6 p.m. Monday
Playoff Results: Northview Beats Jay, Tate Falls To Pine Forest
February 9, 2011
Northview 51 Jay 45
Number 4 Northview defeated number 5 Jay 51-45 Tuesday night. The Chiefs will advance in the District 1-2A Tournament to take on number 1 Freeport at 6 p.m. Friday at Baker High School in a semifinal game.
Lance Bushaw led the Chiefs (9-8) with 14 points, while Colton Sims added 12 and Austin Arrington contributed 11. Todd Laney led the Royals (4-15) with 18 points.
Northview — Lance Bushaw 14, Colton Sims 12, Austin Arrington 11, Dabney Langhorne 7, Derrick Portis 6, , Laderius Franklin 3.
Jay — Todd Laney 18, Tyler Prescott 11, Connor Weekes 5, Trent Sweeney 3, Keith Lisonbee 2.
Jay 9 10 11 15—45
Northview 10 16 13 12—51
Pine Forest 67 Tate 52
Pine Forest defeated Tate Tuesday night in the District 1-5A Quarterfinals, 67-52. Pine Forest will advance to play Milton on Friday. Josh Gray led the Aggies with 23.
Tate — Josh Gray 23, Shermone Jones 14, Spencer Taylor 7, Kenny Elliott 2, Tyler Hudson 2, Lawrence Colston 2.
Pine Forest 9 24 12 22—67
Tate 17 2 14 19—52