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Vernon’s Season Continues with Win!

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Driving east on I-10 and getting closer to Exit 104; to head south to Vernon for some Friday night football; a slight mist was accumulating on my windshield.  Combine that with temperatures dipping into the upper 40’s and winds gusting at 10-15 MPH; I had hoped that I had dressed warm enough…I had!

Earlier in the week, I contacted Rob Holley and asked him if there were any good places to eat in Vernon…without hesitation, he said you need to go to Dees Restaurant.  The service was outstanding, and the food and the company was top-notch…great recommendation!

But what has impressed me the most about this quaint little town tucked away in the southern part of Washington County; is the hospitality that has been shown to me in my two visits…they have made me feel right at home!

My last visit to Vernon, saw the Jackets take out their county rivals, Chipley.  This past Friday night, there was a lot more on the line…hosting a very hot Northview team in the Class 1A, Region 1 Semifinals. The Chiefs were led by a very strong rushing attack; consisting of Jayden Jackson, Trent Peebles and Jaheem Durant.

Vernon would counter with their own set of weapons; QB Dyvion Bush, RB K’wan Powell and WR Darrell Powell on offense and led by LBs Gabriel Cooke, Marcell Randolph and CB Tyler Watford on defense.

I ran into Bruce Robinson as I entered the stands and as we were catching up; Principal Brian Riviere stopped by to say hi and to welcome me back.

With the mist still coming down, the Yellowjackets would get on the board first, 8-0 at the 3:41 mark of the first quarter; courtesy of a 17-yard K’wan Powell run and a successful two-point conversion.

The Chiefs would answer back on the first play of the second quarter on a one-yard run from senior RB Trent Peebles; but the two point was unsuccessful…8-6 Vernon.

Jackets then went on a 3:02 drive, culminating with Powell’s second TD of the night; this one from one yard out; two-point conversion was no good…14-6 Vernon with 8:55 on the clock in the second quarter.

QB Dyvion Bush would connect with WR Shyron Green on a 70-yard pass with a little over one minute to play in the first half to stretch the lead to 20-6.

Halftime…

The first score of the third quarter would go to Vernon at 5:16; when Powell scored from 11 yards out.  He would add the two-point conversion as well…Jackets 28-6.

Northview would get back on the board with 1:32 to go in the third on a 32-yard run by Peebles, cutting Vernon’s lead to 28-12 and that’s what the scoreboard would read at the end of the quarter.

Vernon QB Dyvion Bush would add his second TD pass of the night with 6:49 remaining and would also convert the two-point conversion to extend the lead to 24…Jackets up 36-12.

The Jackets would extend the lead to 43-12 on Powell’s fourth TD of the night with 2:59 to go in the fourth.  Unofficially, K’wan would end the night with 179 yards on 16 carries.

The Chiefs would put up the last score of the game as Jaheem Durant would find the end zone on a 32-yard run up the middle…Final – Vernon 43, Northview 18.

Northview ends their season at 8-3, while Vernon improves to 8-3.  The Jackets will travel to take on Baker (10-1) next Friday night in the Region 1 Finals.

After my two visits to Vernon; which has produced two decisive wins for the Yellowjackets…could you say, it’s the luck of the Irish?

Week 2 Playoff Scores – Big Bend & Panhandle

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Week 2 Playoff Scores – Big Bend & Panhandle

Class 7A
Edgewater 23, Lincoln 17 (OT)
Niceville 47, Fleming Island 28

Class 6A
Escambia 27, Mainland 7
Robert E. Lee 6, Columbia 3 (2 OT)

Class 5A
Wakulla 17, Raines 9
Godby 42, Pine Forest 13

Class 4A
Bolles 62, South Walton 6
Bradford 45, West Nassau 14

Class 3A
Pensacola Catholic 28, Trinity Catholic 14
Florida High 48, Episcopal School-Jax 19

Class 2A
University Christian 36, North Florida Christian 6
Maclay 38, St Joseph Academy 2

Class 1A
Baker 35, Graceville 21
Vernon 43, Northview 18
Blountstown 34, Port St Joe 0
Taylor County 42, Jefferson County 6
Madison County 56, Hilliard 0

Irish Bills Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings (Large/Small)

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Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings (Large Schools)

1 – Niceville (11-0, 6-0) – beat Chiles, 31-10
2 – Escambia (11-0, 6-0) – beat New Symrna Beach, 44-0
3 – Washington (8-2, 5-1) – lost to Mainland, 38-20
4 – Pine Forest (8-2, 4-0) – beat Baker County, 35-28
5 – Navarre (6-4, 3-3) – Season Completed
6 – Crestview (5-6, 4-2) – lost to Edgewater, 31-14
7 – Milton (5-5, 3-3) – Season Completed

Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings (Small Schools)

1 – Catholic (10-0) – Bye Week
2 – Blountstown (10-0) – Bye Week
3 – Baker (9-1) – Bye Week
4 – Northview (8-2) – beat Jay, 41-21
5 – Vernon (7-3) – Bye Week
6 – Sneads (8-3) – lost to Jefferson County, 21-7
7 – South Walton (6-4) – beat Marianna, 38-24

Stars of the Week

Offensive Player – Graceville – RB Jeremiah Castro – 23 carries, 279 yards, 5 TDs
Defensive Player – Pine Forest – LB Antonio Summerlin – 19 tackles (11 solo/8 assists), 2 TFL

Congratulations goes out to Graceville’s Jeremiah Castro and Pine Forest’s Antonio Summerlin.

Other Noteworthy Panhandle & Big Bend Performances:

QB
Pine Forest – Ladarius Clardy – 14-19, 259 yards, 3 TDs; 5 carries, 25 yards, TD
Escambia – A V Smith – 15-19, 200 yards, 3 TDs
South Walton – Drake Roberts, 20-31, 197 yards, TD; 7 carries, 48 yards, 2 TDs
Wakulla – Jaylon Worsham – 6-12 yards, 112 yards; 14 carries, 193 yards, 2 TDs
NFC – Drew Faurot – 15 carries, 138 yards, TD; 9-17, 85 yards, TD
Lincoln – Chris Beard – 7-13, 125 yards, 3 TDs; 7 carries, 105 yards, TD

WR
Pine Forest – Von Hill – 5 receptions, 146 yards, 2 TDs
South Walton – Cade Roberts, 8 receptions, 114 yards
Escambia – JoJo Blackmon – 7 receptions, 89 yards, TD

RB
Wakulla – Jordan Bolden – 15 carries, 160 yards, 2 TDs
Escambia – Frank Peasant – 14 carries, 144 yards, 3 TDs
Northview – Jaheem Durant – 107 yards rushing, 2 TDs; 51 yard KO TD; FR TD (88 yards), 5 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks

Defense
Wakulla – Keyshawn Greene – 18 tackles (8 solo/10 assists)
NFC – Jaxon Giles – 16 tackles (11 solo/5 assists), TFL
Pine Forest – Thomarius Walker – 16 tackles (10 solo/6 assists), TFL
Pine Forest – Deontrez McLamb – 16 tackles (8 solo/8 assists), 2 TFL
South Walton – Dylan Garner – 16 tackles (7 solo/9 assists)
Lincoln – Jeremiah Brown – 14 tackles (10 solo/4 assists), Int
Crestview – Ryan Culligan – 14 tackles (4 solo/10 assists), 2 TFL, sack
South Walton – Elias Foreman – 12 tackles (4 solo/8 assists)
FAMU – Ta’Marlon Brown – 12 tackles (4 solo/8 assists), 2 TFL, sack
Lincoln – Mike Pleas – 11 tackles (8 solo/3 assists), 2 TFL
NFC – Trooper Price – 11 tackles (6 solo/5 assists)
Lincoln – Jalen Glaze – 10 tackles (8 solo/2 assists)
Sneads – Alonzo Hill – 10 tackles (7 solo/3 assists)
Crestview – Willie Harrison – 10 tackles (6 solo/4 assists)
Sneads – Taylor Brown – 10 tackles (5 solo/5 assists)
FAMU – Lakavian Williams – 10 tackles (5 solo/5 assists), 2 TFL, sack
Escambia – Jamall Potter – 10 tackles (4 solo/6 assists), TFL
Sneads – Seth Scott – 10 tackles (3 solo/7 assists)
Crestview – Ty Washington – 10 tackles (3 solo/7 assists)

Kicking/Punting
Escambia – Bryan Nava – 6-6 XPs
Pine Forest – Dakota Weaver – 5-5 XPs
South Walton – Zander Cobb – 5 XPs, 1-1 FGs (32)
NFC – Sam Cooper – 3-3 XPs

Week 2 Playoff Schedule

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Week 2 Playoff Match-Ups

Class 7A
#5 Lincoln at #1 Edgewater
#3 Fleming Island at #2 Niceville

Class 6A
#4 Mainland at #1 Escambia
#6 Columbia at #2 Robert E. Lee

Class 5A
#4 Raines at #1 Wakulla
#6 Godby at #2 Pine Forest

Class 4A
#5 South Walton at #1 Bolles
#6 Bradford at #2 West Nassau

Class 3A
#4 Trinity Catholic at #1 Pensacola Catholic
#3 Episcopal School-Jax at #2 Florida High

Class 2A
#4 North Florida Christian at #1 University Christian
#6 St Joseph Academy at #2 Maclay

Class 1A
#5 Graceville at #1 Baker
#3 Northview at #2 Vernon
#5 Port St Joe at #1 Blountstown
#6 Jefferson County at #2 Taylor County

Promise Made…Promise Kept!

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I venture back to your 8th grade school year, when you were finishing up playing soccer. You told me that you wanted to keep on kicking and that you wanted to start playing football as a kicker. The summer prior to your Freshman year when you were going through summer workouts; you didn’t know if you wanted to stay with it or not. You decided to gut it out.

The many roads that you and I have traveled over the past eight years have molded our relationship into one that I will always cherish. All the drives to One on One Kicking Camps in Alabama, Georgia and Florida, I was giving you something in life that one could only hope for…an opportunity to live out your dream.

This was not only about you getting better as a kicker; but also, a chance for you to grow up into the young man that you are today. Learning that life is not always fair and sometimes that you just keep working hard to get what you want. Your Mom and I could not be any prouder of the young man that you have become.

I made a promise to you during your senior year that if you were to play in college, that I would do my best to travel to every one of your games. Below are the places that your Mom and I have traveled to be able to share your experience with you:

2016 – Freshman Year at Shorter University
Five homes game to Rome, Georgia, as well as trips to Chattanooga, Tennessee; Mars Hill, North Carolina; Cleveland, Mississippi; Florence, Alabama and Valdosta, Georgia.

2017 – Sophomore Year at Shorter University
Five more home games to Rome, Georgia, as well as trips to Livingston, Alabama; Boiling Springs, North Carolina; Melbourne, Florida; Tusculum, Tennessee; Carrollton, Georgia and Clinton, Mississippi.

2018 – Junior Year at Mile College
Four home games to Birmingham, Alabama, to include a SIAC Conference Championship, as well as trips to Huntsville, Alabama; Livingston, Alabama; Chicago, Illinois (Soldier Field); Frankfort, Kentucky; Jackson, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia.

2019 – Senior Year at Miles College
Four home games to Birmingham, Alabama, as well as trips to Fort Valley, Georgia; Rolla, Missouri; Columbia, South Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida; Wilberforce, Ohio and Tuskegee, Alabama.

Over 35,000 miles we have traveled to watch you play along the way; to include one final trip this coming Saturday, as we will travel to Albany, Georgia, for a chance for you and your Miles College teammates to win another SIAC Championship.

All of you may ask me, would you do it all over again…without hesitation, my response would be an emphatic, YES!

PROMISE MADE…PROMISE KEPT!

Playoff Scores – Region 1 (Class 2A to Class 7A) & Region 1 & 2 (Class 1A)

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Class 7A – Region 1
Niceville 31, Chiles 10
Lincoln 42, Winter Springs 7
Edgewater 31, Crestview 14
Fleming island 28, Wekiva 14

Class 6A – Region 1
Escambia 44, New Smyrna Beach 0
Daytona Mainland 38, Washington 20
Columbia 14, Ponte Vedra 7
Robert E Lee 29, St Augustine 21

Class 5A – Region 1
Pine Forest 35, Baker County 28
Wakulla 41, Suwannee 10
Godby 38, Terry Parker 14
Raines 52, Westside 20

Class 4A – Region 1
South Walton 38, Marianna 24
Bradford 21, Gadsden County 0

Class 3A – Region 1
Episcopal School of Jax 35, Baldwin 25
Trinity Catholic 23, Trinity Christian 21

Class 2A – Region 1
North Florida Christian 21, FAMU 14
St Joseph 34, Aucilla Christian 20

Class 1A – Region 1
Northview 41, Jay 21
Graceville 40, Freeport 13

Class 1A – Region 2
Port St Joe 35, Bozeman 14
Jefferson County 21, Sneads 7

Other Game
Angel Christian 20, Lighthouse PCA 14

Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings (Large/Small) after Week 11

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Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings after Week 11 (Large Schools)
 
1 – Niceville (10-0, 6-0) – Open Week
2 – Escambia (10-0, 6-0) – beat Pensacola, 52-7
3 – Washington (8-1, 5-1) – Open Week
4 – Pine Forest (7-2, 4-0) – beat Gulf Breeze, 49-7
5 – Navarre (6-4, 3-3) – Open Week
6 – Crestview (5-5, 4-2) – lost to Madison County, 34-13
7 – Milton (5-5, 3-3) – lost to Catholic, 29-28
 
Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings after Week 11 (Small Schools)
 
1 – Catholic (10-0) – beat Milton, 29-28
2 – Blountstown (10-0) – beat Baker, 33-7 in SSAC Championship
3 – Baker (9-1) – lost to Blountstown, 33-7 in SSAC Championship
4 – Northview (7-2) – beat Jay, 40-7
5 – Vernon (7-3) – beat Port St Joe 36-13
6 – Sneads (8-2) – lost to Graceville, 22-0
7 – South Walton (5-4) – Open Week
 
Stars of the Week
 
Offensive Player – Northview RB Jayden Jackson – 6 carries, 219 yards, 2 TDs; 1 punt return, 60 yards, TD
Defensive Player – North Bay Haven LB Brody Casiple – 16 tackles (9 solo/7 assists), TFL
 
Congratulations goes out to Northview RB Jayden Jackson and North Bay Haven’s LB Brody Casiple!
 
Other Noteworthy Panhandle & Big Bend Performances:
 
QB Florida High – Willie Taggart Jr – 11-15, 247 yards, 2 TDs; 3 carries, 43 yards
Tate – Dalton Biggs – 7-16, 215 yards, 3 TDs
Pine Forest – Ladarius Clardy – 12-15, 202 yards, 4 TDs
Vernon – Dyvion Bush – 8-15, 177 yards, 2 TDs
Catholic – Colin Whibbs – 7-15, 168 yards, 2 TDs
Rutherford – Markus Hammack – 13-22, 167 yards, TD; Rushing TD
 
WR
Tate – Keishawn Qualls – 8 receptions, 190 yards, 2 TDs
Florida High – Ahmari Harvey – 5 receptions, 146 yards, 2 TDs
Catholic – Damarius McGhee – 4 receptions, 134 yards, TD
 
RB
Crestview – Taylor Scarbrough – 23 carries, 179 yards, TD
Escambia – Frank Peasant – 9 carries, 157 yards, 2 TDs
Pine Forest – Joseph Garrett – 12 carries, 143 yards
Vernon – K’wan Powell – 14 carries, 137 yards, 2 TDs; 2 receptions, 73 yards, 2 TDs
Blountstown – Treven Smith – 13 carries, 115 yards, TD; 2 receptions, 56 yards, TD
 
Defense
North Bay Haven – Cole Tranum – 14 tackles (11 solo/3 assists)
Blountstown – Brent McCrone – 13 tackles (5 solo/8 assists), 3 TFL, sack
Pace – Caleb Ward – 13 tackles (11 solo/2 assists)
FAMU – Lakavian Williams – 12 tackles (4 solo/8 assists)
North Bay Haven – Keegan Schubert – 12 tackles (3 solo/9 assists), ½ TFL
Sneads – Taylor Brown – 11 tackles (6 solo/5 assists), Int
Sneads – Seth Scott – 11 tackles (6 solo/5 assists), QBH
Sneads – Alonzo Hill – 11 tackles (5 solo/6 assists)
Crestview – Willie Harrison – 11 tackles (3 solo/8 assists)
Pace – Tyler Grimes – 10 tackles (9 solo/assist)
Vernon – Tyler Isenhoff – 10 tackles (4 solo/6 assists)
Crestview – Terelle Holliday – 10 tackles (4 solo/6 assists), TFL, sack
Vernon – EJ Reddice – 10 tackles (3 solo/7 assists)
FAMU – Ta’marvin Brown – 10 tackles (2 solo/8 assists)
 
Kicking/Punting
Escambia – Bryan Nava – 7-7 XPs, 1-1 FGs (26)
Pine Forest – Dakota Weaver – 7-7 XPs
North Bay Haven – Trey Egert – 5-5 XPs
Catholic – Darren Bredesen – 4-4 XPs

Former Navarre Raiders…where are they now!

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Tampa Bay Bucs TE Jordan Leggett (NFL) – 3rd Year – (2-6)
Activated from Practice Squad, but DNP in 40-34 OT loss to Seattle
Next vs. Arizona, 10 Nov @ 4 PM
 
West Florida WR Quentin Randolph (RS Senior) – (7-1, 6-0)
3 receptions, 69 yards in 17-14 win over North Greenville
Next at #1 Valdosta State, 9 Nov @ 7 PM
Season: 19 receptions, 415 yards, TD
 
Miles College K Brady Hammel (Senior) – (7-2, 4-1)
4 kickoffs, 2-2 XPs, 1-1 FGs (44, career long) in 17-0 win over Kentucky State
Next at Tuskegee, 9 Nov @ 1 PM
Season: 8-8 XPs, 1-2 FGs, 53 KO’s, 2,567 yards, 48.4 ave., 5 TBs
 
Kennesaw State DE Kyle Arrasmith (RS Senior) – (7-2, 2-1)
No stats in 45-21 loss to Monmouth
Next at Campbell, 9 Nov @ 1 PM Season: 2 tackles (2 solo)
 
Texas Tech DB Tommy Leggett (RS Junior) – (3-5, 1-4)
Open Week
Next at West Virginia, 9 Nov @ 11 AM
Season: 25 tackles (20 solo/5 assists), 4 TFL
 
UNC RB Michael Carter (Junior) – (4-5, 3-3)
14 carries, 87 yards, 1 KO return, 23 yards, in 38-31 loss to Virginia
Next at Pittsburgh, 14 Nov @ 8 PM
Season: 123 carries, 621 yards; 15 rec’s, 123 yards, 2 TDs; 12 KO returns, 309 yards, 2pt Conv
 
Maryville LB Bo Hering (Junior) – (2-6, 2-3)
4 assisted tackles in 31-13 loss to Averett
Next vs. Greensboro, 9 Nov @ 1 PM
Season: 43 tackles (15 solo/28 assists), sack, 3 Ints (71 yards)
 
Huntingdon College DL Marc Struck (Junior) – (6-2, 5-0)
2 solo tackles in 57-0 win over Greensboro
Next vs. N.C. Wesleyan, 9 Nov @ 1 PM Season: 8 tackles (4 solo/4 assists)
 
Huntingdon College OL Darrell Hixon (Soph) – (6-2, 5-0)
Started in 57-0 win over Greensboro
Next vs. N.C. Wesleyan, 9 Nov @ 1 PM
 
Huntingdon College LS Garrett Schluter (RS Freshman) – (6-2, 5-0)
Played in his first game, 1-1 on FG snaps, 2-2 on punt snaps in 57-0 win over Greensboro
Next vs. N.C. Wesleyan, 9 Nov @ 1 PM
 
Huntingdon College K Kyle Hickman (Soph) – (6-2, 5-0)
DNP in 57-0 win over Greensboro
Next vs. N.C. Wesleyan, 9 Nov @ 1 PM
 
Shorter University QB Sage Chambers (Soph) – (0-9, 0-7)
DNP in 38-6 loss to Delta State
Next vs. Allen University, 9 Nov @ 1 PM
 
Auburn OL Nick Brahms (7-2, 4-2)
Started & played whole game in 20-14 win over Ole Miss
Next vs. #6 Georgia, 16 Nov @ TBA
 
Sam Houston State WR Tevyn Stevenson (Junior) – (5-4, 4-2)
Open Week
Next at Abilene Christian, 9 Nov @ 3 PM
 
Ave Maria Univ OL LeMarcus Smith (Junior) – (5-3, 3-1)
Started in 28-26 win over Faulkner (AL)
Next @ Warner, 9 Nov @ 1:30 PM
 
Troy WR Jordan Williams (RS Fresh) – (3-5, 1-3)
DNP in 36-35 loss to Coastal Carolina
Next vs. Georgia Southern, 9 Nov @ 2:30 PM
 
Samford LB Caleb Dale (Soph) – (4-5, 3-3)
DNP in 36-33 (3OT) loss to Mercer
Next vs. Chattanooga, 9 Nov @ 2 PM
 
Southwest CC RB Omari Green (Fresh) – (5-3, 1-2)
DNP in 34-12 loss to Riverside
Next at Golden West, 9 Nov @ 1 PM Season: 19 carries, 109 yards
 
Colorado State WR Dante Wright (Fresh) – (4-5, 3-2)
4 receptions, 26 yards; 3 carries, 21 yards; 4 PRs, 61 yards, in 37-17 win over UNLV
Next vs. Air Force, 16 Nov @ TBA
Season: 15 carries, 202 yards, 2 TDs; 47 rec’s, 644 yards, 3 TDs; 16 PRs, 124 yards; KO ret, 5 yds
 
West Virginia DL Jordan Jefferson (Fresh) – (3-5, 1-4)
No stats in 17-14 loss to Baylor
Next vs. Texas Tech, 9 Nov @ 12 PM Season: 4 tackles (3 solo/assist); TFL
 
South Alabama WR Bryson Brewer (Soph) – (1-7, 0-4)
Open Week
Next at Texas State, 9 Nov @ 2 PM
Season: No Stats
 
South Alabama LB Josh Carter (Fresh) – (1-7, 0-4)
Open Week
Next at Texas State, 9 Nov @ 2 PM
Season: 2 tackles (solo/assist)
 
Charleston Southern WR Quinn Caballero (Fresh) – (3-6, 1-2)
2 receptions, 21 yards, in 30-27 win over Gardner-Webb
Next vs. Hampton, 9 Nov @ 6 PM
Season: 13 receptions, 115 yards
 
Harding DL Mitchell Hunt (Fresh) – (8-1, 8-1)
Red Shirted – beat East Central, 56-20
Next at Southeastern Oklahoma, 9 Nov @ 2 PM
 
Harding LS James Segrest (Fresh) – (8-1, 8-1)
Red Shirted – beat East Central, 56-20
Next at Southeastern Oklahoma, 9 Nov @ 2 PM
 
Culver-Stockton DL Alex Gilchrist (Fresh) – (4-5, 2-1)
DNP in 47-7 win over Clarke University
Next vs. Graceland University, 9 Nov @ 2 PM
 
Norwich University (VT) OL Klayton Dillard (Fresh) – (5-3, 2-3)
DNP in 31-24 loss to Catholic
Next at MIT, 12 PM

Big Bend and Panhandle Scores – Week 11

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Big Bend & Panhandle Scores – Week 11

Thursday
Lincoln 17, Ribault 6

Friday
Escambia 52, Pensacola 7
Catholic 29, Milton 28
West Florida 40, Tate 26
Chiles 49, American Collegiate 7
Choctaw 42, FWB 6
Northview 40, Jay 7
Pine Forest 49, Gulf Breeze 7
Oak Mountain AL 27, Pace 24
Madison County 34, Crestview 13
Rickards 42, Baker County 28
Mosley 29, Arnold 0
Rutherford 33, Bay 0
Gadsden County 17, Hawthorne 10
Vernon 36, Port St Joe 13
Bozeman 42, North Bay Haven 35
Walton 48, St John Paul II 24
Chipley 42, Lighthouse PCA 6
Oak Hall 50, Munroe Day 14
Florida High 47, Leon 10
Rocky Bayou 49, St Francis 33
FAMU 50, Maclay 13
Wewa 26, Liberty County 14
Holmes County 1, Franklin County 0 (Forfeited win)

Saturday
Blountstown 33, Baker 7
Graceville 22, Sneads 0

Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings (Large/Small) after Week 10

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Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings after Week 9 (Large Schools)
1 – Niceville (10-0, 6-0) – beat Leon, 48-0
2 – Escambia (9-0, 6-0) – beat Washington, 50-7 & beat FWB, 42-0
3 – Washington (8-1, 5-1) – lost to Escambia, 50-7
4 – Pine Forest (6-2, 4-0) – beat Choctaw, 44-0
5 – Navarre (6-4, 3-3) – beat Crestview, 52-14
6 – Crestview (5-4, 4-2) – lost to Navarre, 52-14
7 – Milton (5-4, 2-3) – lost to Pace, 6-3
 
Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings after Week 9 (Small Schools)
1 – Catholic (9-0) – beat Choctaw, 45-35
2 – Baker (9-0) – beat Port St Joe, 27-21
3 – Blountstown (9-0) – beat Vernon, 42-13
4 – Sneads (8-1) – beat Jefferson County, 35-20
5 – Northview (6-2) – beat Chipley, 52-14
6 – Vernon (6-3) – lost to Blountstown, 42-13
7 – South Walton (5-4) – beat Freeport, 25-21 & beat Rutherford, 43-22
 
Stars of the Week
 
Offensive Player – Navarre – QB Marlon Courtney III – 9-13, 221 yards, 6 TDs
 
Defensive Player – Blountstown – DB Alex Valdez – 17 tackles (7 solo/10 assists), ½ TFL & 9 carries for 105 yards.
 
Congratulations goes out to Navarre’s Marlon Courtney III and Blountstown’s Alex Valdez.
 
Other Noteworthy Panhandle & Big Bend Performances:
 
QB
Maclay – Brent Heuchan – 15-25, 276 yards, 2 TDs
Taylor County – Kevis Thomas – 13-26, 215 yards, 2 TDs; 9 carries, 86 yards, TD
Pine Forest – Ladarius Clardy – 12-20, 215 yards, 2 carries, 25 yards
Gulf Breeze – Ryland McCurdy – 17-30, 198 yards, 2 TDs
Vernon – Dyvion Bush – 12-17, 135 yards; 8 carries. 42 yards
Niceville – Will Kock – 6-7, 132 yards, 3 TDs; 2 carries, 22 yards
Escambia – A V Smith – 7-13, 131 yards, 2 TDs; 2 carries, 27 yards
 
WR
Maclay – Robert Parker-Crawford – 6 receptions, 173 yards
Taylor County – Zoe Roberts – 8 receptions, 161 yards, 2 TDs
Navarre – Tyler England – 5 receptions, 129 yards, 4 TDs
Pine Forest – Eric Young, 5 receptions, 111 yards
Niceville – Roman Prestarri – 3 receptions, 90 yards, 2 TDs
 
RB
Sneads – Calvin Stringer – 27 carries, 250 yards, 3 TDs; 1 reception, 30 yards
Freeport – Brandon Siples – 199 yards rushing, 2 TDs
Baker – Joe Brunson – 23 carries, 197 yards, 2 TDs; 12 tackles (11 solo/assist)
Escambia – Frank Peasant – 19 carries, 192 yards, 3 TDs
Northview – Jayden Jackson – 9 carries, 160 yards, 1 reception, 44 yards, 2-2 passing, TD
Northview – Trent Peebles – 16 carries, 132 yards, 2 TDs
Leon – Steven Bivins – 14 carries, 131 yards
Vernon – K’wan Powell – 25 carries, 127 yards, 2 TDs
North Bay Haven – Camerin Grant – 28 carries, 107 yards, TD
Gulf Breeze – Trever Nelsen – 17 carries, 101 yards, TD
 
Defense
Rutherford – Jaylen Bouie – 15 tackles (13 solo/2 assists), 2 TFL, 2 Ints
Sneads – Taylor Brown – 14 tackles (8 solo/6 assists), TFL, sack
Escambia – Jamall Potter – 13 tackles (8 solo/5 assists), 2 TFL
Maclay – Harrison Tate – 11 tackles (6 solo/5 assists)
Maclay – AJ Miller – 11 tackles (6 solo/5 assists)
North Florida Christian – 11 tackles (7 solo/4 assists)
Pace – Caleb Ward – 10 tackles (9 solo/assist)
Vernon – Tyler Watford, 10 tackles (6 solo/4 assists)
Baker – Zane Steele – 10 tackles (8 solo/2 assists)
Navarre – Tyler England – 10 tackles (8 solo/2 assists), 3 TFL
Sneads – Alonzo Hill – 10 tackles (7 solo/3 assists)
Sneads – Spencer Holden – 10 tackles (4 solo/6 assists), Int
Blountstown – Zeb Kelley – 10 tackles (2 solo/8 assists)
Tate – Delarian Pogue – 10 tackles (3 solo/7 assists), 2 TFL
Tate – Devin Bryant – 10 tackles (2 solo/8 assists), 2 TFL
 
Kicking/Punting
Navarre – Preston Penton – 7-7 XPs, 1-1 FGs (26)
Escambia – Bryan Nava – 6-6 XPs
Maclay – Hunter Grant – 6-6 XPs
Niceville – Jacob Dunne – 6-7 XPs
Sneads – Anthony Moran – 5-5 XPs
Gulf Breeze – Blaine Crook – 3-3 XPs; 3 punts, 42.7 ave.; GW 36 yard FG
Leon – Jack Brooks – 3 punts, 42.7 ave.