The Boys (And Girls) Of Fall — With NWE, Jay Photos
September 5, 2010
Football was king Saturday across the North Escambia area.
After a nearly three decade absence, Jay Junior League football returned Saturday with a great turnout to support the Royals against Pace Blue. In Flomaton, teams from across Escambia and Monroe counties in Alabama held a Jamboree. In Cantonment, the Cowboys welcomed the Milton Panthers to the Ranch, and Northwest Escambia took on the Milton Panthers Black team in Walnut Hill.
“It is an overwhelming joy to see these kid involved, Jeffery Rogers, president of Jay Junior League Football said. Saturday marked the first junior league football games in Jay in 28 years.
- For a reader submitted photo gallery from Jay by April Hendricks, click here.
- For a reader submitted photo gallery from NWE’s Midgets, by Melissa Melfi-Reber click here.
- For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from NWE’s Mites, click here.
If you have Saturday football pictures from any of the North Escambia area teams that you would like to share, email them to news@northescambia.com or email us a link to your online gallery (like Facebook, Flickr, etc.).
Pictured above and below: Scenes from Northwest Escambia versus the Milton Panthers Black team Saturday in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
900th Win: Local Men Cheer On Century’s Buck Showalter
September 5, 2010
Century’s Buck Showalter was handed his 900th Major League win Saturday night as the Baltimore Orioles topped the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4.
And among the 18,943 fans in Baltimore a group of friends from the North Escambia were cheering on Showalter.
Ronny Wedgeworth, Steve Stanton, Eddie Hammond, Kenny Felh and Richard Armstrong have had the opportunity to see the Orioles up close and personal with Showalter all weekend. They have also had the chance to do a little batting practices with the O’s.
Stanton played football with Showalter at Century High School. Wedgeworth attended Flomaton High School and played baseball against Showalter and the Blackcats.
Pictured above and below: A group of North Escambia area men at Camden Yards for a weekend with the Baltimore Orioles. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Beats Graceville 24-6 (With Photo Gallery)
September 4, 2010
The Northview Chiefs opened their season Friday night with a big road win over Graceville, 24-6
The Chiefs ended their first possession with a 27-yard field goal from Lance Bushaw. Then, with 5:26 on the clock in the first, Graceville’s Tigers were on the board with a touchdown from the six-yard line toe end their first possession. The Tigers missed their two point attempt, taking the lead 6-3.
Then with 1:24 to go in the first, senior Taylor Martin had a two-yard touchdown dash. A good kick, and the Chiefs returned to the lead, 10-6.
The Chiefs managed a drive inside the Graceville 10 before attempting and missing a fourth down field goal with a second shy of six minutes to go in the half.
With 3:44 remaining in the half, NHS intercepted the ball at midfield. But the Chiefs fumbled on the Tiger’s 40. It was Graceville’s ball with 2:25 in the second.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
At the 1:05 mark in the second, senior Dustin Yuhasz returned a Graceville punt 65 yards for a touchdown. A good extra point, and the Chiefs were up 17-6. Northview
drove to the one-yard line with 1.3 seconds on the clock in the first half. But they were unable to make the play before the buzzer. Headed to the lockers, the Chiefs were ahead of the Gators 17-6.
The third quarter was all about defense as both teams were scoreless.
In the fourth, with 10:46 on the board, quarterback Brandon Sheets was in for another Northview touchdown from five yards out. A textbook kick through the uprights, and the Chiefs sealed their 24-6 victory over the Graceville Tigers.
The Chiefs amassed 354 total yards against Graceville, with 281 yards on the ground.
Northview (1-0, 0-0) will be on the road again next week for their first district game against South Walton.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Northview senior Taylor Martin avoids Graceville defenders Friday night. Pictured top inset: Cheerleader Ariel Holland. Bottom inset: Brooke Tullis. Pictured below: The Northview Chiefs beat Graceville Friday night on the road. NorthEscambia.com photos by Heather Leonard, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Hurricanes Blow Past Southern Choctaw
September 4, 2010
Ryheem Dixon had a good Friday night for the Flomaton Hurricanes, as they blew past Southern Choctoaw 27-14.
Dixon had touchdown runs of 53 and two yards, and had a five yard pass to Austin Patterson for another touchdown.
The Hurricanes opened with an 11-play, 80-yard drive that ended with a 32-yard touchdown run from Neiko Robinson. On the ground, A.J. Odom had 116 yards for Canes on 21 carries.
Flomaton accumulated about 315 yards, about 265 of them on the ground in their Southern Choctaw defeat.
The Flomaton Hurricanes (2-0, 1-0) will be back at home next Friday night against J.U. Blacksher.
For more photos, visit www.mikenewtonphoto.com.
Submitted photos by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Hundreds Turn Out To Meet The Northview Chiefs
September 3, 2010
Hundreds of people turned out Thursday night to Meet the Chiefs at Northview High School.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle Eagles Soar Past Perdido Raiders
September 3, 2010
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles beat the Perdido Middle Raiders Thursday evening, 32-6.
The Eagles soared to a quick lead, 6-0, about two minutes into their season opener. With four minutes to go in the first quarter, the Eagles scored again. Then, in the second, Ernest Ward expanded their lead to 18-0.
Ernest Ward made it an all-Eagles first half, with a 32-0 lead at the buzzer. The Raiders managed to score just six in the second half, for the 32-6 final.
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles — the only middle school football team in Escambia County, Fla. — will be at home next Tuesday against Excel.
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Pictured: Action as Ernest Ward Middle School beat Perdido Thursday evening. Submitted photos by Wayne Holland, click to enlarge.
Tate Beats Washington, 30-20
September 3, 2010
The Tate Aggies beat Washington High Thursday night in the season opener for Florida schools, 30-20.
Sophomore Lorzeno Long put the Aggies on the Board from seven yards and added a two point conversion with just over two minutes to go in the first quarter. Tate’s lead expanded to 14-0 in the second with a 43-yard touchdown run. Less than another minute had expired on the clock before Washington answered with a touchdown, 14-6.
The Wildcats scored again to narrow the Aggies’ lead to 14-12 headed to the lockers at the half.
In the third, senior Josh Dees scored from the five and Ladarian Young, a junior, added a two point co version to expand Tate’s lead to 22-12. Then in fourth, both Tate and Washington scored back to back TD’s, including a 30-yard run from Long, his second touchdown of the night.
Coarch Ed Rigby’s Aggies spoiled the Washington coaching debut of Michael Smith.
Tate will travel to Pensacola High Friday night, September 10 at 7:30.
NHS, Jay Split Volleyball Matches
September 1, 2010
The Northview Chiefs and the Jay Royals split volleyball matches on Tuesday.
Northview Vs. Jay –Varsity
At the varsity level, the Lady Chiefs (1-1) beat Jay in four games — 25-18, 25-21, 23-25, 25-21.
Northview stats:
Shawn Montgomery — Kills-8, Aces-1, Blocks-2
Kara Hardin — Aces-1, Digs-3, Blocks-1 Kills-7
Ashley Digmon –Assists-5,Aces -9, Digs-5
Katie Wieborg – Kills-6, Assists-3, Aces-1
Northview Vs. Jay — Junior Varsity
In JV action, the Lady Royals defeated Northview (0-2) in a three-game match, 25-21, 15-25, 7-15.
Northview JV stats:
Rebecca Masaitis – Kills-1, Assists-1, Aces-1
Madison Arrington — Assits-6. Aces-1
Lana Clayton – Kills-4, Aces-1
Danielle Steadham — Kills-3, Aces-1
Flomaton JV Beats Uriah 30-0
September 1, 2010
The JV Flomaton Hurricanes picked up a big 30-0 win Tuesday evening in their season opener against J.U. Blacksher of Uriah. The JV Hurricanes will be on the road at Baker at 6 p.m. on September 7.
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Submitted photos above and first photo below by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge. Bottom two photos (scroll down) by danaKateoriginals for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lady Chiefs Split Volleyball Matches With Catholic
August 31, 2010
The Northview Lady Chiefs Ninth grade team beat Catholic Monday afternoon on the volleyball court, while the JV and Varsity teams lost.
In the first game of the ninth grade match, Northview won by two points, 25-23. The Lady Chiefs took a big 11-point win the second game, 25-14. Mallory Wiggins had one kill, four aces and a block for the Chiefs (1-0). Paeton Hadley had one assist and a half dozen aces, and Ali Martin had four aces.
The Varsity Lady Chiefs lost three games to the Crusaders, 25-10, 25-14, 25,11. Shawna Montgomery had two kills, three assists and two blocks for the Varsity Chiefs (0-1). Kara Hardin had one ace, two assists and a dig, while Sarah Killam had 13 assists, one kill and a block.
The JV Lady Chiefs lost two games to Catholic, 25-5, 25-9. Sophomore Rebecca Masaitis had one dig for the JV Lady Chiefs (0-1).
The JV and Varsity teams will be in action again Tuesday at Jay beginning at 4:00.