Author: Josh Frye

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia Academy Cougars were able to survive during the 2022 AISA Elite Eight Tournament at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex in Montgomery Wednesday (February 9) after defeating Edgewood, 56-51, but fell short, 34-33, during Friday’s (February 11) first-round of the 2022 AISA Final Four Tournament against Chambers Academy.Against Edgewood last Wednesday, Brian Brown led the Cougars to the win with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Landon…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Atmore Christian School Rams enjoyed a successful weekend on the court as they were able to knock off 2 out of 3 opponents during the 2022 Panhandle Christian Conference West Regional Tournament. On Thursday (February 10), the Rams made quick work of Aletheia during the regional quarter-final, 71-31. During the regional semi-final on Saturday (February 11), ACS secured a spot within the Panhandle Christian Conference…

ECHS’s Sheldon Williams dunks during Thursday’s game against Vigor. By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High Blue Devils boys’ basketball team captured the area championship during the 2022 AHSAA Class 4A Area 1 Basketball Tournament after gaining 2 wins last week, which has kept the team’s hopes alive for a possible regional and state championship.Thursday, February 10, ECHS started strong after defeating Vigor High in Atmore, 46-40 during the…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School Blue Devils varsity boys basketball team closed out the 2021-2022 regular season on a high note Friday, February 4, with a 54-36 victory over Baldwin County High School.Sheldon Williams led the Blue Devils with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks. Stephen Williams gained 7 points, 5 rebounds and 1 blocked shot. Conner McPherson added 6 points,…

The ACS game last Friday marked the last game for Caeden Battles, Coach Tim Battles and Emmett Battles. The family will leave Atmore at the end of the school year. Atmore Christian School senior players, from left, Titus Dean, Caeden Battles and Gage Gades were honored before last Friday’s game during Senior Night. By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Atmore Christian School had a bittersweet end to the 2021-2022 regular basketball season…