Ready, Set, Go: Bratt Church Holds Pinewood Derby
January 31, 2010
There was some small-scale, fast-paced racing action Saturday afternoon in Bratt as the First Baptist Church of Bratt held its “nearly annual” Pinewood Derby.
The cars begin with a block of pinewood that is cut and shaped into a car. Add wheels, paint, weights and other personal touches, and it’s a pinewood derby racer as long as it is under five ounces. During workshops on Wednesday nights in January, the participants sanded, weighed, painted and wheeled their cars.
The cars are 1:25 scale. Reaching about 8 mph on the short wood track equates to a full scale speed of about 200 mph.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
The First Baptist Church of Bratt “nearly annual” Pinewood Derby race winners were:
Mission Friends
- First (tie): Anna Lee, Luke Amerson “Luke Duke”
- Third (tie): Rachael Sanders “Princess Car”, Lizzie Amerson “Lizzie Dizzie”
Girls In Action
- First: Juliana LaBorde
- Second: Mary Sanders
- Third (tie): Annah Amerson “Hanna Montana”, Victoria Amerson “Dorothy’s Tornado”
Royal Ambassadors
- First: Zachary Holland “Black Hawk”
- Zachery Payne “Alexander the Great”
- Colby Morris “The Gator”
Youth/Adults
- First: Greg Wilson
- Second: Dawn Turner “Hildegard”
- Third: Pete Amerson “First Place”
- Fourth: Sidney Amerson “The Tank”
Grand Finals:
- First (tie): Anna Lee, Zachery Payne “Alexander the Great”
- Third: Zachary Holland “Black Hawk”
- Fourth (tie): Trace Presnall “Thunderbold18″, Juliana LaBorde “The Faithmobile”
Pictured top and bottom: Scenes from the Pinewood Derby at the First Baptist Church of Bratt Saturday afternoon. Pictured inset: Anna Lee was one of the grand champions in Saturday’s racing. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tates Gets Dramatic OT Win Over Navarre
January 31, 2010
Tate 49 Navarre 48 (OT)
It was big shot from Kevin Brown with three seconds remaining that gave the Tate Aggies a 49-48 overtime win over the Navarre Raiders Saturday. The Aggies now have the top seed in the District 1-5A tournament coming up in a couple of weeks at Pine Forest.
The Aggies were up 13-8 at the end of the first quarter, but Navarre rallied on their home court to tie the contest 22-22 at the half. Tate took the lead at the end of the third, 12-7, but the Raiders tied it 44-44 at the end of regulation.
Walden led the Aggies with 15, and Brown added 14.
Tate — Petey Jones 3, Krys Walden 15, Kevin Brown 14, Dylan Anderson 10, Shermonne Jones 7.
Tate 13 8 9 12 7-49 Navarre 8 14 7 13-6
Basketball: Jay, Tate; Flomaton’s One Second Loss In Overtime
January 30, 2010
Jay 48 Aletheia Christian 37
Jay improved to 12-9 on the season with a 47-35 defeat on the road against Aletheia Christian.
Jay (12-9) — Ginger Jennings 6, Tessa Hendricks 14, Danielle Skaggs 4, Candace Mulford 2, Shelby Thomas 1, Amber Steadham 8, Taylor Moore 2, Becca Calloway 10.
Catholic 47 Tate 35
Tate — Kelker 8, Lobbs 10, Cobb 4, Hall 4, Olsen 2, Thompson 1, Brown 6.
Catholic 14 9 14 11-47 Tate 10 9 6 10-35
Flomaton 35 W.S. Neal 23
The Flomaton Hurricanes girls beat W.S. Neal 35-23 Friday. Tara Gafford had 15 and Frida Folmar added 14 for Flomaton’s win on the road. The Lady Hurricanes are 24-10.
BOYS BASKETBALL
W.S. Neal 47 Flomaton 46 (OT)
The Flomaton Hurricanes lost by a single point in overtime to W.S. Neal Friday, 47-46. Neal’s win came on a jumper with just one second on the clock in overtime. The ‘Canes were led by Dalvin Craft with 15.
Jay Football Star Hendricks To Play For USA Jaguars
January 28, 2010
Jay High School football star Rush Hendricks has committed to play football for the University of South Alabama Jaguars.
Due to an injury, Hendricks only played five games during his senior season, rushing for 750 yards as a running back for the Royals. On the defensive side, playing linebacker, he had 45 tackles, eight of them for losses.
Hendricks has participated in summer camps at Florida, Florida State, Auburn and Alabama — where he made the Sabian team for two years. He’s been named a 2009 Pensacola News Journal Super Senior, and played offense and defense on the Pensacola Sports Association All-Star team.
Football is not his only sport; Henricks has played catcher and first base in baseball, part of a district championship team each year of his high school career.
The 225 pound Hendricks is also a star in the classroom at Jay High, where he is currently ranked second in the senior class with a 4.0 GPA in an honors curriculum.
Rush Hendricks is the son of Rick and Nina Hendricks.
Hendricks will officially ink his letter of intent with USA Jaguars on February 3. The Jaguars concluded their inaugural season with a perfect 7-0 mark while outscoring the opposition 321-41. During the 2010 season, they will face 10 four-year schools, including seven home games at Ladd-Peebles stadium in Mobile.
Jay Falls To PCA
January 27, 2010
Pensacola Christian 56 Jay 29
Hunter Boutwell had nine Tuesday as the Jay Royals lost to Pensacola Christian, 56-29.
Jay — Hunter Boutwell 9, Dee Walker 4, Luke Rowell 4, Bugg Fischer 5, Dakota Ellison 3, Tyler Presscott 3, Steven Jones 1.
Jay 2 5 5 17-29 PCA 10 10 14 17-56
High School Basketball: Tate Aggies Fall to Crestview, Niceville
January 24, 2010
Crestview 59 Tate 56 (Boys)
The Tate Aggies fell to Crestview Saturday in Cantonment, 59-56. Shermonne Jones had 15 for the Aggies, and Krys Waldon had 13. Tate is now 13-7.
Tate — Shermonne Jones 15, Krys Walden 13, Tevin Brown 9, Petey Jones 7, John Barber 6, Spencer Taylor 4, Jibril Rashied 2.
Crestview 13 12 25 9-59 Tate 18 11 19 8-56
Niceville 52 Tate 51 (Girls)
Niceville edged past the Tate Aggies at the buzzer Saturday, 52-51. Courtney Brown had 21 for the Aggies, while Meghan Briske added 14. Tate’s season now stands at an even 9-9.
Tate – Courtney Brown 21, Meghan Briske 14, Chelsea Hall 12, Ashley Thompson 2, Kat Tucker 2.
Tate 11 12 9 19-51 Niceville 15 10 13 14-52
High School Basketball: Northview Chiefs, Jay Royals, Flomaton ‘Canes
January 23, 2010
Here’s a look at Northview and Jay basketball action from Friday afternoon:
BOYS BASKETBALL
Northview 47 Freeport 45
The Northview Chiefs beat Freeport by a basket in Bratt Friday, 47-45. Jacob Gibson led the Chiefs with 14, while Lance Bushaw added 13 in the district win.
Northview — Lance Bushaw 13, Aaron Bellamy 3, Colton Sims 4, Austin Arrington 2, Stanley Chestnut 2, Dabney Langhorne 9, Jacob Gibson 14.
Northview 9 17 16 5-47 Freeport 16 11 5 13-45
Baker 73 Jay 59
The Jay Royals dropped District 1-2A game to the Baker Gators Friday. Luke Rowell and Hunter Boutwell had 17 each for the Royals.
Jay — Dakota Walker 8, Luke Rowell 17, Hunter Boutwell 17, Bugg Fischer 10, Steven Brabham 6, Tyler Prescott 2, Todd Laney 2.
Jay 12 10 16 21-59 Freeport 6 21 19 27-73
Flomaton 57 Excel 44
The Flomaton Hurricanes beat the Excel Panthers 57-44. Ta-Ta Ellis had a game-high 15 points, while Dalvin Craft sent 11 through the hoop in Flomaton’s district win at home. Flomaton is now 14-9, 3-2 in District 2A-1.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Freeport 48 Northview 33
The Northview Lady Chiefs lost a District 1-2A game Friday in Bratt to Freeport, 48-33. Shaniqua Jones added 18 for the Chiefs.
Northview — Sarah Killam 4, Shaniqua Jones 18, Amber McMillan 3, Angela Rodriguez 8.
Northview 5 10 6 12-33 Freeport 14 12 13 9-48
Flomaton 50 Excel 34
It was another win for the Lady Hurricanes Friday in Flomaton as they beat Excel 50-34. Paige Harwelle led the Canes with 9. Flomaton, 20-4 overall, is still undefeated in 2A Area 1. The Lady Canes will travel Highway 31 to Atmore on Monday to take on the Lady Blue Devils of Escambia County High School,
High School Basketball: Northview, Jay, Flomaton
January 22, 2010
Here’s a look at Northview, Jay and Flomaton basketball action from Tuesday afternoon.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Pensacola Christian 48 Northview 45
The Northview Chiefs fell to Pensacola Christian Academy 48-45 in Bratt Thursday afternoon. Lance Bushaw had 9 for the Chiefs, and Stanely Chestnut added 7. NHS will be at home against Freeport on Friday.
Northview–Lance Bushaw 9, Stanley Chestnut 7, Aaron Bellamy 6, LaDarion White 6, Colton Sims 3, Roderick Woods 2, Jake Clayton 2.
Northview 8 3 9 15-35 PCA 13 11 12 12-48
Jay 55 Flomaton 49 OT
The Flomaton Hurricanes lost to the Jay Royals Thursday in overtime. The Canes were led by Robinson and Dixon with 13 each, and the Royals were paced by Hunter Boutwell with 17.
Jay — Dakota Walker 8, Luke Rowell 9, Hunter Boutwell 17, Bugg Fischer 4, Connor Weeks 7, Steven Brabham 3, Tyler Prescott 4, Todd Laney 3
Flomaton — Alex Bradley 1, Neino Robinson 13, Phillip Lloyd 3, Austin Patterson 3, Ryheem Dixon 13, Ta-ta Ellis 6, Dalvin Craft 5.
Flomaton 10 10 10 12 7-49 Jay 7 10 9 16 13-55
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Northview 46 Pensacola Christian 27
The Northview Lady Chiefs beat Pensacola Christian Thursday afternoon 46-27. Shaniqua Jones and Angela Rodriguez had 13 each for the Chiefs. Northview jumped out to an early lead 14-7 by the end of the first quarter. PCA rallied to closed Northview’s lead to 22-19 at the half, but it was all Chiefs in the last two quarters. Northview outscored PCA 14-2 and 10-6 in the last two periods.
Northview — Sarah Killam 4, Laneicia Gomez 8, Shaniqua Jones 13, Amber McMillan 4, Angela Rodriguez 13, Miranda Burkett, Megan Ryan 3.
Northview 14 8 14 10-46 PCA 7 12 2 6-27
Flomaton 43 Jay 32
Paige Harwell led Flomaton with 24 points Thursday as the Lady Canes beat Jay 43-32.
Flomaton — Paige Harwell 24, Hoomes 1, Brittany Mallot 2, Steele 4, Williams 4, Tara Gafford 8
Jay — Ginger Jennings 5, Courtney Hammac 7, Tessa Hendricks 6, Candice Mulford 3, Danielle Skaggs 2, Amber Steadham 5, Becca Calloway 4.
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Northview, Jay, Tate, Flomaton, Escambia Academy Basketball Results
January 20, 2010
Here’s a look at Northview, Jay and Tate basketball action from Tuesday afternoon.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Jay 40 Northview 25
The Jay Royals defeated the Northview Chiefs Tuesday, 40-25. The teams were tied at the end of a low-scoring first quarter, 4-4, but the Royals rallied in the second, outscoring the Chiefs by 10.
Lance Bushaw and Colton Sims led the Chiefs with seven each. Luke Rowell and Hunter Boutwell both had 10 for the Royals.
Northview – Lance Bushaw 7, Colton Sims 7, Austin Arrington 3, LaDarion White 6, Roderick Woods 2
Jay – Luke Rowell 10, Hunter Boutwell 10, Tyler Prescott 9, Todd Laney 4, Bugg Fischer 4, Dakota Walker 3.
Northview 4 3 9 9-25 Jay 1 13 9 14-40
Tate 75, West Florida High 56
Petey Jones had 19 as the Tage Aggies beat West Florida High 75-56 Tuesday. Tate improved to 12-5 on the season.
Tate: Petey Jones 19, Shermone Jones 13, Chris Walden 12, Whitney Richardson 5, Dylan Anderson 4, Jabrille Rasheed 4, Adam Stump 3, Spencer Taylor 2.
Tate 14 12 21 28-75 West Florida 6 10 14 26-56
Escambia Academy 59 Patrician Academy 39
Escambia Academy beat Patrician Academy Tuesday, 59-39. Darron McGhee led the Cougars with 15.
Escambia — Michael Hippa 10, James White 3, Nate Smith 10, Keaton Maher 2, Darron McGhee 14, Jake Wasden 3, Brandon Goddard 4, Tanner Kirk 9, Jalen Henry 2, Tanner Boatwright 2.
Red Level 47 Flomaton 45
Red Level beat Flomaton by a basket Tuesday, 47-45. The Hurricanes were led by Anthony Patterson with a dozen points.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Jay 56 Northview 39
Becca Calloway had 16 as the Jay Royals beat Northview Tuesday afternoon in Jay. Jones led the Chiefs with 14.
Northview — Shaniqua Jones 14, Amber McMillan 11, Angela Rodriguez 8, Lanecia Gomez 4, Sarah Killam 2.
Jay– Becca Calloway 16m, Tessa Henricks 14, Candice Mulford 10, Amber Steadham 4, Taylor Moore 2, Ginger Jennings 8, Courtney Hammac 2.
Jay 10 21 9 16-56 Northview 10 3 3 11-39
Tate 68 West Florida 28
The Lady Aggies of Tate beat West Florida 68-28 Tuesday afternoon at Tate.
Tate — Briske 16, Olsen 11, Brown 10, Hall 7, Tucker 6, Baldwin 2, Cobb 2, O’Brien 2, Thompson 2.
Tate 20 19 19 10-68 West Florida 7 8 12 1-28
Patrician Academy 63 Escambia Academy 44
Patrician handed a loss to the state ranked Escambia Academy Cougars Tuesday, 63-44. Jordan Jabe had 18 for the Cougars, and Amber Husky had 10.
Escambia — Amber Huskey 12, Jordan Jaye 16, Taylor Helton 8, Carlie Broughton 1, Kay Leigh Miller 5, Rachel Fuller 2.
Escambia 15 8 8 13-44 Patrician 15 15 18 13-63
Flomaton 56 Red Level 19
The Flomaton Hurricanes blew past Red Level Tuesday, 56-19. Brittany Mallet and Tara Gafford had 10 points each for the ‘Canes, now 18-4. Flomaton will play Jay Thursday afternoon.
New Boating Safety Requirements For 2010
January 17, 2010
Boating-safety education requirements changed in Florida on January 1.
Boat operators who were born on or after January 1, 1988, must pass an approved boating-safety course and possess photographic identification and a boating-safety education identification card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to legally operate a boat with a motor of 10 horsepower or more.
“We want to encourage everyone, regardless of when they were born, to take an approved boating-safety education course, because all of us can learn something new, even if we have been boating all our lives,” said Capt. Carol Keyser of FWC’s boating and waterways section. “For some, it is now required to take the course.”
There are a few exceptions. For instance, a person born on or after January 1, 1988, who operates a boat within 90 days after purchasing it, does not need a boating-safety education identification card if a bill of sale, which meets the requirements of Florida law, is on board. After the 90-day period ends, the boat operator needs to meet the educational requirements. Those who possess a current United States Coast Guard license also are exempt.
For course information and educational requirements, visit MyFWC.com/Boating. For inquiries, contact FWC’s Division of Law Enforcement at 850-488-5600, or e-mail questions to the FWC at bobbercard@myfwc.com.