Tate Loses Regional Quarterfinal In Final Seconds
February 24, 2010
Tate High School’s hopes for state basketball championship came to an end with a Niceville layup with less than ten seconds to go in their Tuesday night matchup.
Niceville (26-3) beat the Aggies 62-60 to win the Region 1-5A semifinals. Tate, which won only 10 games combined in 2008 and 2009, finished the season at 20-9.
Tevin Brown 16 led the Aggies against Niceville with 16, while Shermonne Jones had 13. Krys Walden and Dylan Anderson had 11 each. Petey Jones added 8, and Jabril Rashied had one point.
Softball: Wins For Northview, Jay
February 23, 2010
Northview 15 Central 0
The Northview Lady Chiefs slammed Central 15-0 in Monday softball action.
Shawna Montgomery was 2-2 with 4 RBI’s. Emily Vickery was 2-4 with a couple of RBI’s. Misty Doran was 2-3 with 2 RBI’s; Amber McMillian was 3-4 with 2 RBI’s. Kolbi Cobb was 3-3 with 2 RBI’s.
Northview’s 15 points were split between the third and fourth innings, while Central managed two in the last inning.
Jay 6 West Florida 5
The Lady Royals from Jay beat West Florida 6-5 Monday.
Leading offensive players for the Royals were Olivia Wright with a homerun, two runs and two RBI’s. Tessa Hendricks added two runs.
West Florida was led by Brittany Adkinson with 2 RBI’s, and Gabby Leifur with two RBI’s and a run.
NHS Chiefs Take Eagle Classic With Wins Over Neal, Escambia County, Flomaton
February 22, 2010
The Northview Chiefs claimed the Eagle Classic Championship over the weekend with strong wins over Flomaton, Escambia County and W.S. Neal. Northview outscored their opponents by a combined 34-8 in claiming the Eagle Classic Championship.
Northview 7 W.S. Neal 5
Northview defeated W. S. Neal 7-5 on Saturday evening to claim the Eagle Classic Championship. Each team entered the championship game 2-0 in the tournament.
Northview 11 Escambia County 1
The Chiefs beat Escambia County High School of Atmore 11-1 on Saturday at W.S. Neal. The Chiefs scored two in the first, six in the third, and three in the fifth.
Leading hitters for the Chiefs were Brad Lowery, who had three hits, including two doubles, and three RBI’s. Austin Reid went 2 for 3, with a double and one RBI. Austin Arrington and Aaron Chancery had one hit each. Dabney Langhorne and Taylor Martin had doubles for Northview. Brandon Sheets had one single and two RBI’s. Josh Scott also singled for Northview.
Heath Burkett picked up the win on the mound. He pitched five innings, giving up one run, on four hits. He walked one batter and struck out six. His record is 1-0 on the season.
Northview 16 Flomaton 2
Northview beat Flomaton 16-2 in five innings Friday night during the first game of the tournament.
Panhandle All-Star Cheer Team Places First in Orange Beach Nationals
February 21, 2010
The Panhandle All-Star Cheer Team picked up a first place win in their category Saturday at the Orange Beach Nationals.
The All-Stars, which include girls from across the area, recently placed second in the Saltwater Championship All-Star Level 2 that was held at the Pensacola Civic Center.
For more photos from Saturday’s competition in Orange Beach, click here.
Team members are: Samantha Bethea, Kamryn Brock, Qumesha Brown, Chasity Burt Fatimah Carter, Tiffany Chavers, Sierra Dortch, Kaile-Anne Gumapac, Dajionae Hetherington, Jarelle Hooks, Keyvinana Johnson, Trinity Johnson, Dinesha Jones, Shaniqua Jones, Shaquanna Jones, Jamia Newton, Lizzy Nicholls, Skye Nolan, Danielle Suggs, Raylin Wesley, Tatyanna White, and Tylia White.
Coaches are Tara Jones, head coach and director; Sharon Robinson, assistant coach; Rene Dortch-Wesley, assistant coach and administrator; Kanisha Knight, junior assistant; and Shakeria White, junior assistant.
Pictured top: Members of the Panhandle All-Star Cheer Team Saturday in Orange Beach. Pictured below (L-R): Kneeling: Jarelle Hooks, Fatimah Carter; front row: Kaile-Anne Gumapac, Raylin Wesley; middle row: Danielle Suggs, Keyvinana Johnson, Samantha Bethea, Jamia Newton, Tylia White, Kamryn Brock, Shaquanna Jones; back row: Tatyanna White, Tiffany Chavers, Shaniqua Jones, Chasity Burt, Sierra Dortch, Skye Nolan, Trinity Dixon, Dinesha Jones, Qumesha Brown, Dajionae Hetherington, and Lizzy Nichols. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview High School Track Results
February 19, 2010
Northview High School opened their track season Thursday with a meet in Bratt against Pensacola Catholic and J.U. Blacksher high schools.
Here are the results from that meet:
Girls Overall Team Placement:
- Catholic High School 78 points
- Northview 41 points
- Blacksher 19 points
Boys Overall Team Placement:
- Catholic High School 76 points
- Northview 55 points
- Blacksher 25 points
Girls Shot
- J. Ferguson (CHS) 29’ 7 ¼”
- L. Mims (BHS) 27’ 4 ¾”
- T. Syria (NHS) 23’ 4 ½”
- C . Ikner (BHS) 21’ 7 ½”
Boys Shot
- B. Knight (NHS) 35’ 3 ¾”
- R. Bethune (CHS) 34’ 6 ¾”
- M. Moore (NHS) 34’ ¾”
- C. Hare (NHS) 34’1 ½”
Girls Discus
- J. Ferguson (CHS) 78’ 5”
- Coley (BHS) 65’ 10”
- Laquinta (BHS) 50’ 3”
- T. Knight (NHS) 49’ 4”
Boys Discus
- Morris (NHS) 103’8”
- Hare(NHS) 103’4”
- Pierce (NHS) 98’3”
- Moore (NHS) 94’7”
Girls Long Jump
- L. Gomez (NHS) 13’½ ”
- J Ferguson (CHS) 12’5 ½”
- L. Cloud (NHS) 11’11”
- H. Fiellin (NHS) 10’ 9”
Boys Long Jump
- M. Williams (BHS) 17’2”
- W. Dean (BHS) 17
- Mitchell (NHS) 16’4”
Girls Triple Jump
- L. Gomez (NHS) 28’10”
- L. Cloud (NHS) 24’9”
Boys Triple Jump
- J. Gibson (NHS) 34’9 ½”
Girls High Jump
- J. Ferguson (CHS)
- L. Gomez (NHS)
Boys High Jump
- W. Dean (BHS)
- W. Taylor (BHS)
- G. Johnson (CHS)
110 M. Hurdles Boys
- J. Jackson (NHS)
- J. Sinkfield (CHS)
100 M Girls
- M. McCluskey (CHS) 12.94
- A. Mitchell (NHS) 13.46
- B. Dean (BHS) 13.50
- J. Ferguson (CHS) 13.97
100 M Boys
- M. Sumler (CHS) 9.63
- M. Williams (BHS) 11.02
- J. Brockman (CHS) 11.39
- M. Mithchell (NHS) 11.74
Girls 1600 M
- A. Farr (CHS) 6:26
- B. Ehlers (CHS) 7:36
Boys 1600 M
- M.-H. Walker (CHS) 5:13
- T. Robinson (CHS) 5:20
- A. Lambert (NHS) 5:43
- J. Nettles (BHS) 6:54
Girls 400 M
- B. Sander (CHS) 1:15:07
- G. Geotter (NHS) 1:15:54
- S. Camp (BHS) 1:15:81
- B. Ballette (CHS) 1:20:65
Boys 400 M
- D. Meyers (CHS) 55:69
- D. Porter (NHS) 1:00:47
- J. Brockman (CHS) 1:01:90
- A. Albritton (NHS) 1:02:60
Girls 300 Hurdles
- A. Harbour (CHS) 1:13:12
Boys 300 Hurdles
- J. Sink field (CHS) 49.34
- J. Gibson (NHS) 51.12
- J. Kennedy (CHS) 51.34
- T. Walker (NHS) 51.41
Girls 800 M
- R. Farr (CHS) 2:50:47
- G. Goetter (NHS) 3:14:82
- O. Johnson (BHS) 3:25:47
- S. Camp (BHS) 3:30:27
Boys 800 M
- D. Nelson (CHS) 2:20
- W.Dean (BHS) 2:24
- C. Stuckey (BHS) 2:27
- L. Powell (CHS) 2:28
Girls 200 M
- B. Castro (CHS) 28:32
- B. Dean (BHS) 29:22
- N. Shimmick (CHS) 30:73
- A. Mitchell (NHS) 31:79
Boys 200 M
- M. Sumler (CHS) 23:63
- S. Smiley (CHS) 24:53
- N. Ptacek (CHS) 24:96
- A. Silcox (BHS) 26:78
Girls 3200 M
- E. Hill (CHS) 14:59
- A. Hill (CHS) 15:53
Boys 3200 M
- A. Ricketts (CHS) 11:39
- D. Engel (CHS) 12:18
Girls 800 Relay
- Catholic 11:59
- Nothview 14:43
Boys 800 Relay
- Catholic 9:49
- Northview 11:32
Girls 100 Relay
- Catholic 58:59
- Northview 59:00
Boys 100 Relay
- Catholic 47:50
- Northview 49:22
Girls 400 Relay
- Catholic 5:10:38
- Northview 5:33:88
Boys 400 Relay
- Catholic 4:04:32
Northview 4:24:56
Special thanks to Northview Girls Coach Natalie Nall for compiling these results for NorthEscambia.com.
Tate Beats Fort Walton 62-58 In Regional Quarterfinals
February 19, 2010
Tate beat the Fort Walton Beach Vikings 62-58 Thursday night for a Region 1-5A quarterfinals win, the first for the Aggies since 2002.
The Aggies (20-8) were down by a point with 13 seconds on the clock when Shermone Jones hit a three-pointer to put Tate up 60-58. Fort Walton missed and fouled, putting Dylan Anderson on the free throw line. Two good shots, and the Aggies had their big win.
At the end of the half, the Aggies were down 26-23. But they can came out shooting in the third quarter, outscoring Fort Walton 21-10 for a 44-36 headed into the fourth.
Tate — Dylan Anderson 19, Shermone Jones 14, Petey Jones 5, Chris Walden 11, Kevin Brown 11, Adam Stump 2.
Tate 12 23 44 62-62 FWB 13 26 36 58-58
All-Star Cheerleaders To Compete
February 18, 2010
The Panhandle All-Star Cheer Team will perform Saturday at the Orange Beach Nationals.
The All-Stars, which include girls from across the area, recently placed second in the Saltwater Championship All-Star Level 2 that was held at the Pensacola Civic Center.
The 22 team members will take part in Saturday afternoon’s competition at the Wharf in Orange Beach.
Team members are: Samantha Bethea, Kamryn Brock, Qumesha Brown, Chasity Burt Fatimah Carter, Tiffany Chavers, Sierra Dortch, Kaile-Anne Gumapac, Dajionae Hetherington, Jarelle Hooks, Keyvinana Johnson, Trinity Johnson, Dinesha Jones, Shaniqua Jones, Shaquanna Jones, Jamia Newton, Lizzy Nicholls, Skye Nolan, Danielle Suggs, Raylin Wesley, Tatyanna White, and Tylia White.
Coaches are Tara Jones, head coach and director; Sharon Robinson, assistant coach; Rene Dortch-Wesley, assistant coach and administrator; Kanisha Knight, junior assistant; and Shakeria White, junior assistant.
Pictured (L-R): Kneeling: Jarelle Hooks, Fatimah Carter; front row: Kaile-Anne Gumapac, Raylin Wesley; middle row: Danielle Suggs, Keyvinana Johnson, Samantha Bethea, Jamia Newton, Tylia White, Kamryn Brock, Shaquanna Jones; back row: Tatyanna White, Tiffany Chavers, Shaniqua Jones, Chasity Burt, Sierra Dortch, Skye Nolan, Trinity Dixon, Dinesha Jones, Qumesha Brown, Dajionae Hetherington, and Lizzy Nichols.
NHS Softball Opens Season With Wins Over Atmore; Plus Tate, Jay, NHS Scores
February 17, 2010
Northview 19 Escambia County 4
The Northview Lady Chiefs opened their softball season Tuesday night with a 19-4 win over the Escambia County High School Blue Devils.
Northview had eight hits, while Atmore had three. Amy Clarke was 2-3, Candice Greenwell had a double, and Emily Vickery had a triple for the Chiefs.
While softball season is often associated with spring, NHS Assistant Coach Sammy Day said the game was anything but spring-like, with the temperature at 33 by the end of the game.
Northview 18 Escambia County 1 (JV)
The JV Lady Chiefs opened their season with a strong 18-1 win over Escambia County High School of Atmore.
Key offensive leaders were Ashton Gibbs with two hits, Morgan Payne with a double, Tori Reid with a double, and Taylor Byrd with a triple. Shaquanna Jones pitched a no-hitter for two innings and struck out six Atmore batters. The next game for the JV team is at Jay this Friday.
Jay 9 Pace 8
The Jay Royals opened their season with a 9-8 softball win over Pace in an extra-inning game.
Nine inning pitcher Alicia Ashworth; she drove in the winning run with a two out single for the win. Ashworth allowed eight hits and had six errors during her complete game on the mound.
Amber Steadham was 5-5, with one run and a couple of RBI’s. Olivia Wright has three RBIs and two runs for the Royals.
Niceville 4 Tate 3
Niceville handed Tate a 4-3 loss Tuesday. Shelby Myers had two runs and two RBIs. Heather Schaff was 2-4 with one RBI for the Aggies.
BOYS BASEBALL
Pensacola High 11 Northview 7
Northview opened their season with a loss to Pensacola High on Tuesday, 11-7. The Chiefs opened with one in the first inning, but Pensacola High answered with two runs in the second and eight in the third.
Tate 4 Escambia 0 (JV)
The Tate JV team beat the Escambia Gators 4-0. The Aggies will play Niceville Wednesday night.
Tate Wins District Championship
February 16, 2010
The Tate Aggies are the District 1-5A champions after a 49-46 win Monday over Milton.
The Aggies were down 19-15 at the half, but Tate outscored Milton by dozen in the third. Tate rallied in the second half for the win. Krys Walden led Tate with 22.
Tate will be at home against Fort Walton at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Region 1-5A quarterfinals.
Tate — Krys Walden 22, Tevin Brown 2, Dylan Anderson 8, Jabrille Rasheed 2, Petey Jones 6, Shermonne Jones 9.
Tate 6 9 18 16-49
Milton 11 8 6 21-46
EA Lady Cougers Reach Elite Eight, Out Of Tourney
February 16, 2010
The Escambia Academy Lady Cougars made the Elite Eight of Alabama Independent School Association Elite Eight, but their state basketball championship hopes were ended by Autauga Academy.
The Cougars fell to the Autauga Generals, 40-27. The Generals held a 9-4 lead at the end of the first quarter at Huntington College in Montgomery. But the Escambia Academy Cougars came back in the second quarter to tie the game 15-15 at the half. The Generals outscored the Cougars by a two to one margin in the second half for their 40-27 win.
Rachel Fuller led the Lady Cougars with 11 points, plus 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Amber Huskey had 7 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals. Jordan Jaye added 5 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals. KayLeigh Miller had 2 points, 1 rebound, 3 steals. Grayson Emmons had 2 points, two steals. Samantha Lee, Lacie Flowers, Paige Allen and Carlie Broughton had 1 rebound each.
Escambia 4 11 7 5-27
Autauga 9 6 11 14-40
Pictured: Escambia Academy action in the AISA Elite Eight in Montgomery. Submitted photos by Jarrod Kyser for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.