In observance of Thanksgiving, Irish Bill’s Twist on Sports will not air tonight on www.irishbillsports.com. Seminole Bob and I will be back next Wednesday night (4 Dec 19) at 7 PM.
We want to take this time to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Game 1 – 13 Nov 2019
Navarre 10, Catholic 2
Lady Raiders improve to 1-0-0.
Navarre Scoring
4th min – Autumn Slaybaugh from Maia Vacks
28th min – Hunter Wallace from Skylar Woods
48th min – Hailey Bastian from Maia Vacks
50th min – Autumn Slaybaugh from Maia Vacks
52nd min – Hunter Wallace from Maia Vacks
55th min – Autumn Slaybaugh unassisted
57th min – Megan Kirby from Hailey Bastian
61st min – Maia Vacks from Megan Kirby
72nd min – Emma Simon unassisted
73rd min – Dana Johnson unassisted
Navarre Goalkeeping
Faith Good – 2 saves, 2 GA
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Game 2 – 15 Nov 2019
Navarre 4, Maclay 3
Lady Raiders improve to 2-0-0.
Navarre Scoring
15th min – Cami Acevedo from Hailey Bastian
46th min – Hunter Wallace from Hailey Bastian
65th min – Marissa Kelley from Dana Johnson
74th min – Marissa Kelley from Maia Vacks
Navarre Goalkeeping
Faith Good – save
Maclay Scoring
Katelyn Dessi – 2 goals
Madison Perkins – goal
Maclay Goalkeeping
Emily Macri – 15 saves
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Game 3 – 16 Nov 2019
Navarre 2 Tallahassee Chiles 1
Lady Raiders improve to 3-0-0.
Navarre Scoring
44th min – Marissa Kelley from Autumn Slaybaugh
71st min – Hailey Bastian from Autumn Slaybaugh
Navarre Goalkeeping
Faith Good – 3 saves
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Game 4 – 19 Nov 2019
Navarre 6, West Florida 2
Lady Raiders improve to 4-0-0.
Navarre Scoring
3rd min – Cami Acevedo unassisted
36th min – Megan Kirby from Sydney O’Connor
42nd min – Megan Kirby from Hailey Bastian
56th min – Megan Kirby from Autumn Slaybaugh
57th min – Megan Kirby from Hailey Bastian
60th min – Maia Vacks from Autumn Slaybaugh
Navarre Goalkeeping
Faith Good – 1 save
Tampa Bay Bucs TE Jordan Leggett (NFL) – 3rd Year – (3-7)
DNP in 34-17 loss to New Orleans
Next at Atlanta, 24 Nov @ 12 PM
West Florida WR Quentin Randolph (RS Senior) – (8-2, 7-1)
8 receptions, 171 yards, 3 TDs in 48-37 win over West Alabama
Next at #4 Wingate, 23 Nov @ 1 PM (D2 Playoffs)
Season: 30 receptions, 611 yards, 5 TDs
Kennesaw State DE Kyle Arrasmith (RS Senior) – (9-2, 4-1)
No stats in a 50-7 win over Hampton
Next vs. Gardner-Webb, 23 Nov @ 2 PM
Season: 2 tackles (2 solo)
Miles College K Brady Hammel (Senior) – (9-2, 5-1)
4 kickoffs, 3-3 XPs in 21-6 win over Albany State
Next at #2 Lenoir-Rhyne, 23 Nov @ 1 PM (D2 Playoffs)
Season: 13-13 XPs, 3-4 FGs (44,28,21), 62 KO’s, 2,970 yards, 47.9 ave., 6 TBs
Texas Tech DB Tommy Leggett (RS Junior) – (4-6, 2-5)
5 tackles (3 solo/2 assists), TFL, sack, in 33-31 loss to TCU
Next vs. Kansas State, 23 Nov @ 6 PM
Season: 34 tackles (26 solo/8 assists), 5 TFL, sack
UNC RB Michael Carter (Junior) – (4-6, 3-4)
11 carries, 34 yards; 2 rec’s, 7 yards; 3 KO returns, 78 yards, in 34-27 (OT) loss to Pittsburgh
Next vs. Mercer, 23 Nov @ 3:30 PM
Season: 134 carries, 655 yards; 17 rec’s, 130 yards, 2 TDs; 15 KO returns, 387 yards, 2pt Conv
Maryville LB Bo Hering (Junior) – (3-7, 3-4)
Solo tackle in 23-0 loss to N.C. Wesleyan
Season: 50 tackles (19 solo/31 assists), sack, 3 Ints (71 yards)
Season Completed
Auburn OL Nick Brahms (RS Soph) – (7-3, 4-3)
Started in 21-14 loss to Georgia
Next vs. Samford, 23 Nov @ 11 AM
Sam Houston State WR Tevyn Stevenson (Junior) – (6-5, 5-3)
DNP in 31-28 loss to Northwestern State
Next vs. Houston Baptist, 23 Nov @ 12 PM
Ave Maria Univ OL LeMarcus Smith (Junior) – (5-5, 3-3)
Started in 34-10 loss to #10 Keiser University
Season Completed
Huntingdon College DL Marc Struck (Junior) – (7-3, 6-1)
2 tackles (solo/assist), ½ sack in 45-21 win over LaGrange
Next at Berry College (GA), 23 Nov @ 11 AM (D3 Playoffs)
Season: 12 tackles (6 solo/6 assists), ½ sack
Huntingdon College OL Darrell Hixon (Soph) – (7-3, 6-1)
Started in 45-21 win over LaGrange
Next at Berry College (GA), 23 Nov @ 11 AM (D3 Playoffs)
Huntingdon College LS Garrett Schluter (RS Freshman) – (7-3, 6-1)
DNP in 45-21 win over LaGrange
Next at Berry College (GA), 23 Nov @ 11 AM (D3 Playoffs)
Shorter University QB Sage Chambers (Soph) – (1-10, 0-8)
DNP in 42-3 loss to Florida Tech
Season Completed
Troy WR Jordan Williams (RS Fresh) – (5-5, 3-3)
DNP in 63-27 win over Texas State
Next at Louisiana, 23 Nov @ 4 PM
Samford LB Caleb Dale (Soph) – (5-6, 4-4)
DNP in 31-13 win over Western Carolina
Next at #16 Auburn, 23 Nov @ 11 AM
Colorado State WR Dante Wright (Fresh) – (4-6, 3-3)
5 receptions, 87 yards, TD, in 38-21 loss to Air Force
Next at Wyoming, 22 Nov @ 7:30 PM
Season: 15 carries, 202 yards, 2 TDs; 52 rec’s, 731 yards, 4 TDs; 17 PRs, 126 yards; KO ret, 5 yds
West Virginia DL Jordan Jefferson (Fresh) – (4-6, 2-5)
DNP in 24-20 win over Kansas State
Next vs. Oklahoma State, 23 Nov @ 12 PM
Season: 4 tackles (3 solo/assist); TFL
Southwest CC RB Omari Green (Fresh) – (6-4, 2-3)
3 carries, 42 yards, TD (first collegiate) in 41-0 win over Golden West
Next at Long Beach, 23 Nov @ 6 PM (Southern California Bowl Game)
Season: 23 carries, 152 yards, TD (36)
South Alabama WR Bryson Brewer (Soph) – (1-9, 0-6)
DNP in 37-27 loss to Louisiana
Next at Georgia State, 23 Nov @ 1 PM
Season: No Stats
South Alabama LB Josh Carter (Fresh) – (1-9, 0-6)
DNP in 37-27 loss to Louisiana
Next at Georgia State, 23 Nov @ 1 PM
Season: 2 tackles (solo/assist)
Charleston Southern WR Quinn Caballero (Fresh) – (5-6, 3-2)
No stats in 27-17 win over Presbyterian
Next vs. Campbell, 23 Nov @ 3:30 PM
Season: 17 receptions, 146 yards
Harding DL Mitchell Hunt (Fresh) – (10-1, 10-1)
Red Shirted – beat Arkansas State, 49-14
Next at #10 Northwest Missouri State (D2 Playoffs)
Harding LS James Segrest (Fresh) – (10-1, 10-1)
Red Shirted – beat Arkansas State, 49-14
Next at #10 Northwest Missouri State (D2 Playoffs)
Culver-Stockton DL Alex Gilchrist (Fresh) – (6-5, 4-1)
DNP in 17-10 win over William Penn University
Season Completed
Norwich University (VT) OL Klayton Dillard (Fresh) – (5-5, 2-5)
DNP in 70-28 loss to WPI
Season Completed
Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings (Large Schools)
1 – Niceville (12-0, 6-0) – beat Fleming Island, 47-28
2 – Escambia (12-0, 6-0) – beat Mainland, 27-7
3 – Washington (8-2, 5-1) – Season Completed
4 – Pine Forest (8-3, 4-0) – lost to Godby, 42-13
5 – Navarre (6-4, 3-3) – Season Completed
6 – Crestview (5-6, 4-2) – Season Completed
7 – Milton (5-5, 3-3) – Season Completed
Irish Bill’s Super 7 Panhandle Power Rankings (Small Schools)
1 – Catholic (11-0) – beat Trinity Catholic (Ocala), 28-14
2 – Blountstown (11-0) – beat Port St Joe, 34-0
3 – Baker (10-1) – beat Graceville, 35-21
4 – Northview (8-3) – lost to Vernon, 43-18
5 – Vernon (8-3) – beat Northview, 43-18
6 – Sneads (8-3) – Season Completed
7 – South Walton (6-5) – lost to Bolles, 62-6
Stars of the Week
Offensive Player – Florida High RB Alfred Menjor – 17 carries, 241 yards, 3 TDs; 1 reception, 32 yards, TD
Defensive Player – Baker – DT Devin Jordan – 13 tackles (10 solo/3 assists), 4 TFL, 2 QBH
Congratulations goes out to Florida High’s Alfred Menjor and Baker’s Devin Jordan.
Other Noteworthy Panhandle & Big Bend Performances:
QB
NFC – Drew Faurot – 12-26, 209 yards, TD; 20 carries, 59 yards
Pine Forest – Ladarius Clardy – 17-23, 178 yards; 14 carries, 86 yards, 2 TDs
Godby – Trey Fisher – 11-18, 177 yards, 3 TDs
Vernon – Dyvion Bush – 7-11, 170 yards, 2 TDs; 9 carries, 37 yards
Florida High – Willie Taggart Jr – 8-16, 152 yards, 2 TDs; 5 carries, 62 yards, TD
Taylor County – Kevis Thomas – 5-11, 147 yards, TD; 7 carries, 100 yards, TD
WR
Pine Forest – Deandre McCray – 7 receptions, 144 yards, TD; 4 carries, 60 yards
Taylor County – Zoe Roberts – 2 receptions, 97 yards, TD
RB
Wakulla – Jordan Bolden – 21 carries, 237 yards, 2 TDs
Escambia – Frank Peasant – 27 carries, 187 yards, 2 TDs
Vernon – K’wan Powell – 14 carries, 184 yards, 4 TDs; 3 receptions, 37 yards
Baker – Joe Brunson – 26 carries, 158 yards, 3 TDs; 90 yard punt return, TD
Taylor County – John McGrew – 9 carries, 116 yards, 2 TDs
Catholic – Waymond Jordan Jr – 12 carries, 104 yards, 2 TDs
Defense
NFC – Jaxon Giles – 12 tackles (8 solo/4 assists), TFL
Vernon – Gabriel Cooke – 12 tackles (4 solo/8 assists), FR
Vernon – E.J. Reddice – 12 tackles (2 solo/10 assists), FR
Catholic – C.J. Davis – 11 solo tackles, 4 TFL, sack
Baker – Seth Baksa – 11 tackles (5 solo/6 assists), QBH
Florida High – Syre Ganim – 11 tackles (2 solo/9 assists), 4 TFL, sack
Catholic – Bryant Mixon – 10 solo tackles, 2 TFL
NFC – C.J. Fryson – 10 tackles (9 solo/assist), TFL
NFC – Trooper Price – 10 tackles (8 solo/2 assists), TFL
Wakulla – Lyric Oaks – 10 tackles (8 solo/2 assists), 2 TFL, sack
Vernon – Tyler Watford – 10 tackles (5 solo/5 assists)
Florida High – Amarrie Harris – 10 tackles (5 solo/5 assists)
Vernon – Joseph Fielding – 10 tackles (3 solo/7 assists)
Godby – Malcom Small – 9 tackles (8 solo/assist), TFL
Escambia – Tabari Taylor – 8 tackles (6 solo/2 assists), 2 TFL, QBH, FR
Godby – De’shawn Rucker – 3 interceptions, 98 yards
Kicking/Punting
Escambia – Bryan Nava – 3-3 XPs; 2-2 FGs (41)
Taylor County – Jaaron Williams – 6-6 XPs
Florida High – Brooks Hickman – 6-6 XPs
Baker – Ethan Edge – 5-5 XPs
Catholic – Darren Bredesen – 4-4 XPs
Pine Forest – Bryce Alderman – 2 punts, 44.0 ave, 1 inside 20
Escambia – Tim Dortch – 3 punts, 41.7 ave., 2 inside 20
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
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 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