Northview Has The Talent

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nestled in the far northwest corner of Florida – where communities such as Century and Bratt sits Northview High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Alabama just a few minutes away, this football program has long been a winner and has combined small town values with some impressive football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Far from the mainstream on the Sunshine State, the Chiefs have always been a force when it comes to the sport of football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Along Highway 29 (North Century Boulevard), the fans are as loyal as the small businesses that define this community, and the high school has played off those values.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As head coach <strong>Wesley Summerford</strong> and his football team get ready to meet unbeaten Hawthorne in the 1R state finals on Saturday night at Gene Cox Stadium in Tallahassee, students, administrators and fans will take the three hour plus time zone change ride to cheer on a program that has grabbed the spotlight this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a perfect 13-0 record, the Chiefs will have the chance to showcase a team that has answered every bell – with wins over two Alabama schools along with some impressive Florida programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team has been led by a senior class that has stepped up. Among those seniors include <strong>Luke Bridges</strong> (SS, 5-10, 185), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128446' first='Aiden' last='Broadhead']</strong> (TE, 6-4, 200), <strong>Cason Burkett</strong> (OLB, 6-0, 170), <strong>Aron Chavira</strong> (DE, 5-8, 210), <strong>Maliki Haynes</strong> (WR, 6-3, 185), <strong>Jamarkus Jefferson (</strong>RB, 5-9, 215), <strong>Kaden Odom</strong> (QB. 6-3, 170, <strong>Simeon Sanders</strong> (DE) and offensive lineman <strong>John Ward </strong>(6-5, 280).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>KEEPIN THIS TRAIN ROLLING FOR THE FUTURE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the focus has been with the leadership the senior class has been able to provide, this team is in great hands for the future as well. Class of 2024 juniors <strong>Jarrett Bodiford</strong> (QB/CB, 6-0, 155), <strong>Brandon Ferguson</strong> (PK, 5-10, 165),<strong> D.J. Lyons </strong>(OT, 5-11, 275), <strong>Jaquez Moorer</strong> (RB, 5-6, 150), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='151006' first='Caden' last='Peterson']</strong> (DE, 6-3, 220), <strong>Wyatt Scruggs</strong> (WR, 5-11, 150), <strong>Mandell Smith </strong>(WR, 6-5, 180), <strong>Jacob Spence</strong> (TE, 6-5, 190) and offensive lineman <strong>Joe Wright V</strong> (6-1, 205).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2025 sophomores <strong>Moses Delarosa </strong>(LB, 5-11, 165), <strong>John Dunson</strong> (OLB, 5-7, 155), <strong>Derek Kinley</strong> (OT, 5-11, 240), <strong>Colby Pugh</strong> (OG) and quarterback <strong>Jayden White</strong> (5-10, 175) and Class of 2026 freshman <strong>Wade Bailey</strong> (OL, 5-10, 170) have also received some experience as well in this banner season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NORTHVIEW CHIEFS (13-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>FLOMATIN, ALABAMA, W 48-33</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pensacola Lighthouse Private Christian Academy, W 37-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cantonment Tate, W 34-25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ELBERTA, ALABAMA, W 49-24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BAKER, W 49-10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blountstown, W 49-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jay, W 49-13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PANAMA CITY BAY, W 41-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BONIFAY HOLMES COUNTY, W 34-26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CHIPLEY, W 42-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LAKE BUTLER UNION COUNTY, W 21-11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.NORTHVIEWCHIEFS.COM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You Can Contact <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='111610' first='Larry' last='Blustein']</strong> with prospect or team information at: <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->